I know this is quite a distance for most readers, but just in case you happen to be in the Cities or maybe this will spur a local event…

Open Data Day Hackathon: February 23, 2013 from 10AM to 6PM at Free Geek

On February 23rd, Open Twin Cities and Free Geek Twin Cities will hold a hackathon to promote open data as part of International Open Data Day and Code for Americas Code Across America.  All are welcome; come by anytime throughout the day.

International Open Data Day and Code Across America are gatherings of citizens in cities around the world to write applications, liberate data, create visualizations and publish analyses using open public data to show support for and encourage the adoption of open data policies by the world’s local, regional and national governments.

Free Geek

Located near Memory Lanes at 2537 25th Ave S in Minneapolis, Free Geek Twin Cities is a computer education and recycling center that helps volunteers understand, use, and recycle computers.

From 12PM to 5PM, Free Geek Twin Cities will also be open to take your old electronics and answer any questions you may have about their program.

RSVP: Those who plan on coming to the hackathon can help us plan by RSVPing on Meetup:

If you are interested in helping plan the event, join the discussion.

Open Twin Cities, Free Geek Twin Cities, International Open Data Day, Code Across America.