= Django sprint in the Triangle area of North Carolina, Dec 12-13 2009 =

We'll be holding a Django development sprint at [http://www.carrborocoworking.com/ Carrboro Creative Coworking], 205 Lloyd St, Carrboro, NC 27510 ([http://maps.google.com/maps?q=205+Lloyd+St,+Carrboro,+NC+27510&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=205+Lloyd+St,+Carrboro,+Orange,+North+Carolina+27510&gl=us&ei=oqoSS47BH-PJlQfPotj7Cg&ved=0CAgQ8gEwAA&z=16 map]) on December 12th and 13th, 2009.

We'll be there at 9am both days to open the doors.  It's a tradition to go out for drinks after the sprinting winds down, perhaps around 4 or 5, but this may be earlier or later depending on the general momentum of the sprint.

This will be a general sprint focused on getting features ready for the 1.2 release.  It doesn't require any previous experience and, if you don't have prior experience [http://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/internals/contributing/ contributing to Django], it is the perfect opportunity to start.

The sprint is being hosted by [http://www.caktusgroup.com Caktus Consulting Group].  If you have any questions, [http://www.eventbrite.com/contact-organizer?eid=501753759 contact us].  Please don't contact Carrboro Creative Coworking directly with questions about the sprint.

== What's a sprint? How do I participate? ==

See [wiki:Sprints] for information about how sprints work, how you can participate, etc.  

Anybody, anywhere around the world, can participate and contribute. We'll be gathering in person in Carrboro Creative Coworking, but if you can't make it you can also help out in IRC.

You can find all the gory details on the [wiki:Sprints] page.

== Attendees ==

'''If you plan to participate on-site,''' please [http://django-triangle-dec-09.eventbrite.com RSVP via Eventbrite] so we get an idea of how much food to plan for.

=== Getting there ===

Carrboro Creative Coworking (CCC) is located in downtown Carrboro and is within walking distance of many restaurants, bars, and shops.  The address is:

[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=205+Lloyd+St,+Carrboro,+NC+27510&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=205+Lloyd+St,+Carrboro,+Orange,+North+Carolina+27510&gl=us&ei=oqoSS47BH-PJlQfPotj7Cg&ved=0CAgQ8gEwAA&z=16 205 Lloyd St, Carrboro, NC 27510]

After turning on Lloyd St, CCC will be on your left just past Rice's Glass.  The sign reads "The Lloyd Street Office Center."  You can park in the lot immediately in front of the building or, if space is limited, there's additional parking behind the building (just turn into the main parking lot and continue straight to the gravel parking area).

[[Image(carrboro_creative_coworking.jpg)]]

=== Sleeping arrangements ===

If you're traveling to get here and need accommodations, there are [http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&q=hotels&fb=1&gl=us&view=map&ei=wKwSS6jiMOPJlQfNotj7Cg&ved=0CCUQtQMwAA&rq=1&ev=zi&sll=35.911125,-79.056544&sspn=0.018387,0.043302&radius=1.21&hq=hotels&hnear=&ll=35.910986,-79.059248&spn=0.018387,0.043302&z=15 a number of hotels] a short drive (or a 15-20 minute walk) away.  The [http://www.courtyardchapelhill.com/ Courtyard Chapel Hill] (431 W Franklin St, 27516 - 919-883-5058) seems to be the closest.

== Sponsors ==

If you're interested in sponsoring this event, please add your name (or company name) to the list below with a note about what you plan to bring or purchase for the sprint (such as lunch, snacks, or drinks).

 * [http://www.carrborocoworking.com/ Carrboro Creative Coworking] has very kindly donated the work space
 * [http://www.caktusgroup.com Caktus Consulting Group] will buy pizza for lunch both days
 * [http://metametricsinc.com MetaMetrics] will provide beverages and snacks both days