hey folks,
wanted to share another event platform option that might be worth exploring
alongside (or instead of?) luma.
*kinlia* (kinlia.com) is a bay area-based platform focused on "conscious
creative wellness events and communities." the founder gina levy is
berkeley-based and has been supportive of local hackerspaces and community
spaces.
some features that might be useful:
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*free ticketing* (no cost to organizers, supports free tickets, donation
tickets, promo codes)
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*promotional support* - they help promote events through their instagram
(17K followers), whatsapp groups, and email blasts if you use their
ticketing
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*community pages* - not just individual events but ongoing community
presence
sudo room already has had a page on kinlia for almost 2 years:
https://kinlia.app.link/PSbgInT1rLb (lmk if that link doesn't work, seems
to require being logged in)
since there was nobody there i was made a community leader but haven't
really activated it yet, happy to have others in that role instead. here's
the management dashboard: https://app.kinlia.life/dashboard/communities/1253
*context:* many of us remember when we left meetup.com due to their 50%
price increase. we switched to luma which has been working well. kinlia
feels like it's positioned somewhere between those two - more
community-focused than meetup, perhaps more values-aligned than luma,
without needing to upgrade like luma requires?
<https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?pli=1#all/1923e5111807d7cd>
not saying we should switch everything over, but could be worth exploring
especially if anyone wants to experiment with their promotional support or
if the "conscious creative wellness" framing resonates with certain types
of events we host.
it was great to be at fixit clinic last night and talk with everyone! also
good to brainstorm next steps re CALLI (esp re the new property manager)
with folks last night.
thoughts?
much love,
ajay
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Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:46:42 +0000
From: "Ransford, Gary" <ransford(a)smcl.org>
To: Maker Services <makerservices(a)smcl.org>
Subject: [sudo-info] OPPORTUNITY: Apply to Be Our First Maker in Residence
Hello all,
I wanted to share with you the posting for San Mateo County Libraries' inaugural Maker in Residence opportunity. Would you please share this with your network of contacts as well? Thank you in advance and please reach out with any questions.
Gary Ransford (he/him)
Senior Community Technology Specialist | ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
San Mateo County Libraries
650.502.2171 smcl.org<http://smcl.org/>
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Calling All Makers: Apply to Be Our First Maker in Residence
San Mateo County Libraries<http://smcl.org/> is excited to introduce our Maker in Residence program, designed to teach, inspire and bring hands-on STEAM learning opportunities to community members across San Mateo County.
This program offers a paid residency opportunity for makers who are passionate about sharing their skills, teaching others and creating inclusive, community-centered learning experiences through our libraries<https://smcl.bibliocommons.com/v2/locations>.
We’re looking for curious and creative Scientists, Technologists, Engineers, Artists and Mathematicians who are excited to share their skills and connect with the community as our first Maker in Residence.
Selected makers will mentor community members through hands-on experiences that encourage transformative learning within and beyond our libraries. Inspired by successful residency models from museums and arts organizations, this six-month program emphasizes ongoing engagement, giving library users repeated opportunities to explore STEAM topics, build skills and grow confidence through making.
The Maker in Residence will activate library spaces across the county through hands-on workshops, self-guided programs, Makermobile visits and open office hours, creating multiple opportunities for community members to learn directly from community experts.
Applications Now Open
Applications are now open for our Maker in Residence program, a residency opportunity for makers who want to teach, inspire and bring hands-on STEAM experiences to the community.
Check out the announcement, opens a new window<https://smcl.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2026/02/Maker-in-Residence-Des…> for a complete description of the Maker in Residence qualifications and requirements.
To be considered, applicants must complete both steps below by Wednesday, March 4, 2026:
1.
Email a resume and letter of interest describing your STEAM expertise to makerservices(a)smcl.org<mailto:makerservices@smcl.org>
2.
Submit the Maker in Residence Application Form<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=zC3v4AaghkuOaw2iQb-hXUc…>
We look forward to reviewing applications and selecting San Mateo County Libraries’ first Maker in Residence soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
Additional requirements are listed below. Questions? Email us at makerservices(a)smcl.org<mailto:makerservices@smcl.org>
What is the Maker in Residence Program?
Maker in Residence programs enrich an institution’s public offerings and support the careers of local experts in a craft.
The Maker in Residence series aims to offer specialized maker experiences, both passive and active, for library patrons and community members of all ages. The selected resident maker will receive a stipend and a supply budget to foster transformative learning opportunities in our community libraries and with our Makermobile.
Who is eligible to apply?
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Maker in Residence candidates must meet the following criteria:
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Be 18 years or older
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Have a maker background rooted in a STEAM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and/or Math)
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Be able to commit to the full residency period of six months
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Be available to meet the weekly hour expectations
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Have access to reliable transportation for travel between library and outreach locations
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Reside in the San Francisco Bay Area
Additional qualifications (not required, but helpful):
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Prior experience teaching, facilitating or leading workshops or community programs. Strong communication and instructional skills are also important to this role.
Calling All Makers: Apply to Be Our First Maker in Residence | San Mateo County Libraries<https://smcl.org/blogs/post/calling-all-makers-apply-to-be-our-first-maker-…>
Dear Sudoers,
✨ We are pleased to announce our new sticker reward program!
✨ Everyone who is signed up for a monthly donation of $20 or more will
receive one of these special stickers
✨ The stickers are hand crafted by us! We machine-cut them from iridescent
glow in the dark vinyl
✨ If you have not yet done so, please sign up for a monthly donation of $20
or more here <https://sudoroom.org/donate/>
✨ You may claim your sticker in person at any of our open nights
<https://sudoroom.org/sudoroom-weekly-events/>
✨ Members, volunteers and donations keep us going. Thank you for being part
of the #1 Oakland Hackerspace!
Hack the planet,
Sudo Room
Check out our happy sudoers!!!
Hi sudoers:
High production quality video on NYC Makerspaces NYC Resistor and
Brooklyn Spark: https://notjustahobby.com/spaces-types/maker-spaces
Fixit Clinics at Brooklyn Spark featured briefly at 8:44 in the video.
Sincerely, -Peter
This looks like a cool non profit festival. i'm not sure how we handle this
- do we add them to our conference? I remember we used to put stuff from
coop conference son our caldnar
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Romy Ilano
romy(a)snowyla.com
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From: ajay t <atallam(a)gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Sep 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Subject: adding unconf to calendar?
To: Romy Ilano <romy(a)snowyla.com>
hey romy!
i saw your slack message in april about adding the unconference to the
sudo room calendar, i tried to slack you about the next one but not sure if
you saw it, would love to get the next one on the calendar!
lmk what info you need?
ttps://events.humanitix.com/fall-25-bioregional-regeneration-unconference?c…
<https://events.humanitix.com/fall-25-bioregional-regeneration-unconference?…>
tysm!
ajay
Hi sudoers:
Bill Nye has launched a new not-for-profit makerspace that he wants to
fill with like-minded friends, StrayCap Multispace
https://straycap2.wixsite.com/mysite/home
Among other things Bill plans to host repair-oriented activities at
StrayCap, thus he’s inviting SF Bay-Area Fixit Coaches to an inaugural
housewarming social / luncheon this Saturday; in addition: Bill also
invites all sudoers to attend as so many or our activities are
repair-adjacent or otherwise complementary with what he’s envisioning
more broadly for the space.
So come on over to Straycap this Saturday, February 7 noon to 3PM,
you’re most welcome to bring your own projects to work on and get help
with.
Please RSVP at http://bit.ly/inpersoncoachsignup so we can get a head
count (select "2026-02-07 USA-CA-Hawyard Coaches' housewarming social at
StrayCap")
Feel free to bring your repair-inclined or maker-inclined or
hacker-inclined friends, or tell them about it, especially if they live
in or around Hayward; StrayCap's a half a block from the Hayward Main
Library (and a seven minute walk from Hayward BART.)
Hope to see you there, -Peter
hey sudo fam,
i remember a sudoroomer in the past had a matching donation system at his
work, wondering if any current sudoers have such a system at their work? it
would be great if we could get donations to sudoroom doubled, that would
make our dues/donations/etc go further.
if your employer offers matching (often through platforms like benevity),
let us know! even if you don't personally donate, you might be able to help
other members get their contributions matched.
much love,
ajay!
Hi Sudoers:
See photos below: Rae and I presented at De Anza High School in Richmond
yesterday at the kickoff of an e-waste program this spring, we're adding
a "repair before you e-waste" component. I'm also trying to get the West
Contra Costa School District to release expired Chromebooks for the
students to convert into ExChromebooks.
The curriculum and schedule is not finalized yet but I'm asking here in
advance: is anyone else here interested in joining me and Rae in working
with Richmond High Schoolers? Contact me off-list.
Sincerely, -Peter
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Subject: Re: Reminder: DAHS ITA Y-PLAN Kickoff Tomorrow at 10:30am
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:32:08 -0800
From: Daniel Maxwell <daniel.maxwell(a)wccusd.net>
To:
CC:
Hello DAHS ITA Y-PLAN Partners,
Thank you to the City of Richmond, Recycle More, and Fixit Clinic for
helping make Thursday’s DAHS ITA Y-PLAN Kickoff such a success.
Big thanks to Reka, Samantha, Peter, and Rae for joining us and for
taking the time out of your day to be fully present with our students.
Your insights and engagement made a real impact!
It was great to see the energy from Carlos and his students, and we’re
excited to keep building on the momentum as the project moves forward.
We'll follow up soon to finalize plans with the inspiration tour and
will continue working with Carlo and the ITA at DAHS to implement the
Y-Plan curriculum into his classrooms.
Appreciate all of you and the partnership ahead. Onward!
In community,
Danny
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*Danny Maxwell *- he/him
Coordinator of Work Based Learning (WBL)
College & Career Department
6028 Ralston Ave, Richmond CA
West Contra Costa Unified School District
510.307-4661 (office) | 607.731.0888 (cell)
CLICK HERE to support career-based learning experiences in WCCUSD
<https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSetpSdz-rSAlbq_MQRmbFG2UYv6cf2…>
In the light over world events, I hope this doesn’t sound frivolous, but I got a really beautiful Armani , casual jacket for $20. I can post photos, but I need very specific buttons because the Taylor won’t fix it without the buttons and they have the Armani logo on them. Has anyone tried doing 3-D printing or something for these kinds of situations? I know buttons have to be a lot more strong than Most, but it is possible to print metal now
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