Since the introduction of the virtual meet-ups, Local Guides have been hosting more and more of them to connect with each other. Now that Google Meet is free for everyone, you can host meet-ups with even more participants.
This week, we rounded up some of the best upcoming virtual events to celebrate the great meet-up ideas and initiatives Local Guides are hosting around the world. If you’re interested in attending one of the meet-ups, you can RSVP directly on the page, but please only do so if you’re attending.
Here are our picks for the week from August 7 through August 15, 2020.
August 7, “#StateChallenge California”
Have you ever visited California? If you are interested in learning some facts and curious trivia about this state, @Kwiksatik and @Denise_Barlock ’s meet-up is right up your alley. @PaulPavlinovich is going to be their co-host for this fun challenge. To participate, make sure toRSVP here.
August 15, “Limpiémos Maps! Campaña #LGCTM”
@SilvyC is joining theLocal Guides Clean The Map (#LGCTM)campaign by @JanVanHaver . She invites Spanish-speaking Local Guides to a virtual meet-up, which focuses on cleaning Google Maps from irrelevant photos and duplicate locations and updating the existing information. If you want to take part, don’t forget toRSVP here.
August 15, “Encontro Mensal Agosto (V)”
Are you looking to meet and bond with other Local Guides who speak Portuguese? Then feel free to join @AlexandreCampbell and his co-hosts, @RogerOhayashi and @SarahKa , for a meet-up, which aims to strengthen the Portuguese-speaking Local Guides community. To attend, please make sure toRSVP here first.
August 15, “[VIRTUAL] Malang Local Guides: Spam Free”
If you are someone who enjoys reporting spam content for removal from Google Maps, then @iorikun301 ’s meet-up is perfect for you. During this all-day event, Local Guides will learn how to report incorrect or old information and spam contributions. To sign up, all you need to do is to RSVP here.
Interested in being featured? Check out this Help Desk article for more information. No need to tag a Google Moderator; we review all meet-ups submitted as well as conversations on Connect regularly.
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