For this round-up, we have collected some of the best upcoming events to celebrate the great meet-up ideas and initiatives Local Guides are hosting around the world. You can find more details about how to submit a meet-up on Connect here. If you’re interested in attending any of the meet-ups below, you can RSVP directly on the page, but please only do so if you’re attending.
Here are our picks for the weeks from March 6 through March 12, 2021.
Virtual meet-ups
March 6, “Gujarat India #WorldChallenge Meet-up and Trivia Quiz”
@Denise_Barlock and @NareshDarji invite you to the next world #StateChallenge about Gujarat in India. If you want to be crowned champion of trivia, check out the study guide, which has a lot of fun facts about the state, its festivals, food, UNESCO sites, and more. To participate, click here.
March 6, “Meet-Up virtual en español: Contemos una Historia”
Spanish-speaking Local Guides who want to learn how to use Google Maps, My Maps, and Google Earth more efficiently will love @FaridTDF 's meet-up. If you want to explore more ways to use these tools for telling stories, make sure to add his event to your calendar. To RSVP, complete this form.
March 6, “How to improve your Contributions”
Are you looking for ways to improve your contributions on Google Maps and make them stand out? Then @NareshDarji 's meet-up is perfect for you. He will share his tips and tricks with you and answer any questions you may have. RSVP here.
March 7, “Celebrating Women - Virtual Meet”
International Women’s Day is coming up, so five amazing Local Guides are joining forces to commemorate it. Host @FalguniP will give the floor to @travelbyjp and @indahnuria, who will share their travel adventures; to @Ddimitra, whose tips on conducting fun meet-ups you shouldn’t miss; and to @Global_guide_Isha, who will focus on accessibility. RSVP here.
March 7, “Meet-Up virtual colaborativo en español: Celebración Día Internacional de la Mujer”
@masdesandra is also hosting a collaborative virtual meet-up for Spanish-speaking Local Guides to celebrate International Women’s Day. Together with @EugeniaGallardo, @Janis_delaluz, @Rominacasas17, and @NeshaMC, they will talk about women’s achievements in recent centuries. Get ready for a special surprise, too! RSVP here.
March 10, “دورهمی سالانهی انجمن راهنمایان محلی ایران”
For the Iranian New Year, @Amiran is organizing an event for the Iranian Local Guides community to come together and discuss past activities, future plans, and more. Find more information in this form, where you can also sign up to attend.
Offline meet-ups
Note: Before you decide to join an offline meet-up in your region, please consider the local health regulations and guidelines. The safety of our community is our priority.
March 12, “Let’s Find Accessible places in Barishal”
Are you in Barishal, Bangladesh? Then feel free to join @KamalHossenR 's meet-up to discover accessible places in the city and add photos of ramps, helpful reviews, and other accessibility information on Google Maps. If you are interested, go ahead and RSVP here.
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