Twin Cities
Welcome to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Drupal Group. This is the place to get involved with the Drupal community in the Twin Cities. Whether you're not even sure how to pronounce the word "Drupal", you're a core contributor to the Drupal project or you're somewhere in between, there's something happening locally for you.
We have several regular meetings each month:
- The main Twin Cities Drupal User Group (TCDUG) meeting is conducted in a presenter or roundtable format, and is sponsored by Advantage Labs. TCDUG meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7 PM.
- One hour before the TCDUG meeting -- 4th Wednesday of every month at 6PM -- join the Twin Cities Drupal Commerce and Ubercart group to discuss Drupal e-commerce best-practices.
These meetings take place at --
NOTE: New location beginning February 2012:
Advantage Labs at Intermedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
mapThis is near the corner of Lake and Lyndale. There is parking in the lot to the right of the building (north side).
- If you'd prefer a more casual meetup, we have a longstanding Drupal Happy Hour on the 1st Thursday of the month starting at 5:30PM. We typically meet at The Blue Nile on East Franklin in Minneapolis.
Catch us on IRC in #drupal-twin-cities on irc.freenode.net. Join us there to ask questions, propose ideas, socialize. Check out Drupal.org for more info about IRC and Drupal including how to start an account and connect. Or come to the next local meetup and someone can help you get started.
January TC Drupal Meetup - Why if you're new to Drupal you should learn Javascript not PHP
Title got your attention?
This months meetup Ray Tiley (Thats Me) will cover JavaScript's role in web development and more importantly Drupal. We'll talk about what JavaScript is and what it isn't (Java), the good, bad, cool frameworks, and the where/how to use JavaScript in Drupal.
Topics will lean towards the beginner side showcasing some common simple tasks that can be achieved with a few lines of JavaScript escalating in complexity as time / interest allows.
If you have any specific thoughts, questions, or interests be shore to share them below.
Interested in Node.js?
I've just completed a three part tutorial blog series on building a custom Node.js powered real-time chat module for Drupal 7.
If you're curious about Node.js, building a chat system is a good way to get your feet wet.
Part 1 - Writing the basic Drupal integration code.
Part 2 - Creating the Node.js server, and connecting to it from the client side.
Linking Commerce Products to Drupal 7 Top Menus
Hi All,
I'm very new to Drupal 7 and Commerce, and am wondering how I link my products (admin/commerce/products/add/product) to my top menus (admin/structure/menu/manage/menu-top-categories)? I can't find where the list of my paths are.
One product, e.g., has the auto alias: content/vegetarian-shoes-herbert and I want to link it to the top menu: catalog/mens-shoes/oxfords.
Thanks for your help!
Jon
February 2012 TC Drupal Commerce Users Group (ubercart also)
Starting February 22, 2012, we will hold our monthly TCDrupal Commerce & Ubercart meetings just before the TCDrupal User Group meetings. A lot of us attend both meetings and some come from a distance - so we are doing this to make best use of our travel time and expenses!
February Agenda:
We will load a music/audio file and snippet - keep the full file private until paid for and the snippet or teaser public
Review of last month - we pounded into our heads the process for creating products:
1) set up product type
2) create products
Drupal Coworking Friday
(Sorry about the late posting; THIS EVENT IS TOMORROW).
Come get some work done with other Drupal developers and sitebuilders. Feel free to work on your own projects/work, chat, collaborate, hang out, etc.
Boneshaker Books
2002 23rd Ave. S. (behind Second Moon coffee shop)
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-871-7110
http://www.boneshakerbooks.com
Should be very good for Drupal people who are OWS supporters
I encourage all Occupy-Wall-Street supporters to register on my OWS writers' / leaders' site at http://ows.nottoolate.info . AND ask via email link to be an Editor. With your knowledge of Drupal you could (and would likely) more fully use all the tools I offer Editors and be a role model for the other Editors who are not Drupal-savvy, but could do stuff after seeing others do it.
Drupal Happy Hour February 2012 Edition
Time for another meeting of the Twin Cities Drupal Happy Hour.
The Blue Nile
2027 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404-2245
(612) 338-3000
There's excellent beer, great food and good company. Come and hang with the Drupies! Bring friends, most of us don't bite.
Does one sign up for the Nile drinkin' thing-a-ma-jig here too?
Does one sign up for the Nile drinkin' thing-a-ma-jig here too?
I can drink and ask questions at the same time. Looks like that is the route I will have to take.
Contract Help for Drupal 6 Editorial Workflow Distribution | Minnesota Historical Society
Looking for someone to help us set up a Drupal 6 distribution using Open Atrium -- http://openatrium.com/
Our MNopedia site -- http://www.mnopedia.org -- will be growing with the creation of lots of new content from a diverse group of contributors. We need to make both the contributors' job and ours easier, so we get the content we need -- reviewed, edited, approved, mapped appropriately, etc.
Will provide full details/definition/scope to arrive at reasonable hours/rate/timeline.
We're fun to work with!
Would like to barter: my JavaScript programming for Drupal "audit"
I have a Drupal 6 site which is very important to me. It is a national site for Occupy Wall Street and I must make sure it always runs well. It is http://ows.nottoolate.info . I am willing to enter into a barter arrangement of time-for-time with some more experienced Drupal person (admin-level) to make sure all is well.
web designer | sole proprietor commercial real estate client
Cross-posting from the Content Strategy - Minneapolis discussion board:
Needed - designer for new website for sole proprietor commercial real estate client. Would appreciate names - thanks!
http://www.meetup.com/Content-Strategy-Minneapolis/messages/boards/threa...
It was posted by Jo Marsicano, please direct any inquiries to her.
http://www.marsicanowebcontent.com/
http://www.meetup.com/Content-Strategy-Minneapolis/members/7944454/
Overnight Website Challenge: 2012
In the first four years of The Nerdery Overnight Website Challenge, volunteers have freely given about two million dollars worth of professional web development services to 66 nonprofit organizations – including 10 nonprofits at last summer’s first-ever Overnight Website Challenge in Chicago. While The Nerdery considers this a good start, we will rally our staff and community to deliver nerdy deeds done dirt-cheap for as long as there are good nonprofits with not-so-good websites.
Drupal Coworking Friday
Come get some work done with other Drupal developers and sitebuilders. Feel free to work on your own projects/work, chat, collaborate, hang out, etc.
Boneshaker Books
2002 23rd Ave. S. (behind Second Moon coffee shop)
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-871-7110
http://www.boneshakerbooks.com
Drupal 7 Site Building class
In two days, you will be brought up to speed on configuring Drupal websites utilizing Drupal 7. We will combine presentation, demonstration and hands-on exercises. This course is suitable both for users who are new to Drupal and those who want to broaden their Drupal skills. Taking this class is also an excellent way to prepare to get the most out of upcoming Drupal community events -- DrupalCon Denver starting March 19th and the second DrupalCamp Twin Cities on May 18-19, 2012.
March free Introduction to Drupal workshop
Looking for a great introduction to the Drupal CMS and best-practices strategies for using and developing Drupal sites? We invite you to attend our free Introduction to Drupal workshop on Friday March 30, 2012 from 2-4PM. Introduction to Drupal is a stand-alone, in-person workshop designed for anyone curious about Drupal and interested in learning how to approach Drupal in a sensible way. If can't make Drupalcon Denver in March, no worries, join us for our workshop and you'll be ready to get the most out of Drupalcamp Twin Cities coming up in May!
Introduction to Drupal takes place at:
Advantage Labs @ Intermedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Visit the Introduction to Drupal workshop page on our site for full details and to register. Click on the “Sign Up” title at the bottom of the page and fill out the registration form.
At this two-hour workshop we'll discuss:
- Basic Drupal structure, terminology and features
- Defining Drupal development team roles and responsibilities
- Outlining a Drupal site development process
- Finding and vetting Drupal developers
- Connecting with the Drupal community
- Finding local resources
This workshop is limited to 12 attendees. There will be plenty of time for questions. This is not a hands-on workshop; no computer is required.
February free Introduction to Drupal workshop
Looking for a great introduction to the Drupal CMS and best-practices strategies for using and developing Drupal sites? We invite you to attend our free Introduction to Drupal workshop on Friday February 24, 2012 from 2-4PM. Introduction to Drupal is a stand-alone, in-person workshop designed for anyone curious about Drupal and interested in learning how to approach Drupal in a sensible way. Come to our workshop and you'll be ready to head to Denver for Drupalcon in March!
Introduction to Drupal takes place at:
Advantage Labs @ Intermedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Visit the Introduction to Drupal workshop page on our site for full details and to register. Click on the “Sign Up” title at the bottom of the page and fill out the registration form.
At this two-hour workshop we'll discuss:
- Basic Drupal structure, terminology and features
- Defining Drupal development team roles and responsibilities
- Outlining a Drupal site development process
- Finding and vetting Drupal developers
- Connecting with the Drupal community
- Finding local resources
This workshop is limited to 12 attendees. There will be plenty of time for questions. This is not a hands-on workshop; no computer is required.
Senior Software Engineer | Realityworks, Inc.
Realityworks develops experiential learning products that change lives. Our simulation technology has been used around the world for 15 years to improve and enhance social, emotional, and physical health through the use of interactive technology. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-starters to fill the position of Senior Software Engineer.
Drupal Coworking Friday
Come get some work done with other Drupal developers and sitebuilders. Feel free to work on your own projects/work, chat, collaborate, hang out, etc.
Boneshaker Books
2002 23rd Ave. S. (behind Second Moon coffee shop)
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-871-7110
http://www.boneshakerbooks.com
Drupal Developer | Aequor Technologies
The position is to be the architect for Drupal for a Direct Marketing Company. The involved activities include attending team meetings, interacting with all team members, development of the Drupal System, and providing periodic updates to management on the timeline and activities.
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) is important. Proper documentation for Drupal process handover is needed.
Skills:
Could you use an apprentice/intern?
HERE'S THE DEAL:
I have a broad background in technology (from mainframe programming to testing to desktop support). I am A+, Network+, and Project+ certified, but software is more of an interest and more up-my-alley than hardware and networking.
I have exposure to web development (e.g. completed a "Web Technology Essentials" 1 year certificate program at the University of WA; have taken courses in C#, .net, and SQL queries & programming), and have spent some time in CMSs (e.g. WordPress, Drupal, SharePoint).
