Events
The Hatchery will be home to a number of events. Check our calendar frequently for upcoming events at The Hatchery. Members of The Hatchery receive priority access to certain events, so sign up with us today.
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January 2020
February 2020
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Are Your Investments as Socially Responsible as You Are?*
January 28 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Understanding the Benefits of Sustainable Investing presented by Chris Stearns, CFP of Conte Wealth Advisors. 5:00 PM: "Red Carpet" Reception, Drinks & Appetizers 6:00 PM: "Show Time" Presentation 7:00 PM: "Meet the Cast" Q & A Presenters Must RSVP by January 24 by calling 239-288-4237 or emailing cstearns@contewealth.com. *The Hatchery does not sponsor or endorse this event, products or services nor endorse the views of the sponsoring organizations.
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$7.00
Documentary: Leap (2018) 1 hr, 35 min
February 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:05 pm
A one year experiment seeks to discover whether coaching can help 5 ordinary people achieve extraordinary things. It has been nominated for 9 film festivals, won 5 awards. Buy your dinner and drinks and bring them up to eat while watching the movie! Free popcorn with admission. Trailer Here
Find out more »Biz Owners, Let’s Get Ready for Tax Season by Deb Meyer, CPA/PFS, CFP
February 6 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Coinciding with Thirsty Thursday, free for Hatchery members, happy hour of food and drink. The newest Hatchery member, Deb Meyer, will give a talk entitled: Biz Owners, Let’s Get Ready for Tax Season. Deb Meyer, CPA financial planner and owner of SV CPA Services, will discuss steps you can take as a business owner to ensure a smooth tax season. Deb will cover deadlines, estimated tax payment requirements, and practical ways to get organized. Become a member and take advantage…
Find out more »What is Virtual Reality?
February 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A Beginner’s Guide to Virtual Reality presented by the SWFL Hackerspace & VR Lab @ Babcock Ranch. Free.
Find out more »Power Lunch Networking with Ted Talk
February 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Monthly opportunity for Hatchery members to meet up with fellow members, win a raffle, followed by lunch, ending with a TED talk: A primer on 3D printing by Lisa Houni.
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$7.00
Documentary: Black Tide (2016) 51 min
February 19 @ 5:30 pm - 6:21 pm
Black Tide is an investigative documentary about the environment and economic crisis in South Florida due to 50 years of water mismanagement and the power of Big Sugar. It's an environmental and economic story, and time is running out for the state's fragile ecosystem. Buy your dinner and drinks and bring them up to eat while watching the movie! Free popcorn with admission. Trailer Here
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$10.00
Understanding Arduino. Sensors. Motors. and LEDs O’My!
February 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Arduino refers to an open-source electronics platform or board and the software used to program it. Arduino is designed to make electronics more accessible to artists, designers, hobbyists and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments.
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$5.00
Open session at the Hackery Lab
February 22 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bring your project to the Hackery Lab in the Hatchery. Bring your ideas, projects or broken items. A hackerspace director will be present for questions.
Find out more »Keynote speaker Syd Kitson to open a monthly series of talks on entrepreneurship
February 25 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Babcock Ranch's very own Syd Kitson begins a series of talks in the Hatchery on jobs, careers choices and entrepreneurship. Kitson serves on the Board of Directors of the Florida Council of 100 and as the Chair of the Florida Chamber, and was just recently elected to chair the Florida Board of Governors. Free talk, but seating is limited to 100. Please sign up by clicking on FIND OUT MORE and going to Eventbrite for tickets.
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