adjust the formatting and add more links

Author: nedbat

index.md

@@ -8,29 +8,33 @@ Python world is welcome!
 
 ## 🎯 Next Events
 
-### 🎤 Presentation Night - Python Careers
-**📅 Tuesday, July 29th @ 6:00-8:00 PM EDT**
-**📍 Microsoft New England Research and Development Center**
-**🏢 1 Memorial Drive #1 · Cambridge, MA**
-**⏰ RSVP by Monday, July 28 at 10:00 AM**
+### 🎤 [Presentation Night - Python Careers][preznite]
+
+**📅 Tuesday, July 29th @ 6:00-8:00 PM**\
+**📍 Microsoft NERD Center**\
+**🏢 1 Memorial Drive #1 · Cambridge, MA**\
+**⏰ [RSVP by Monday, July 28 at 10:00 AM][preznite]**
 
 Co-hosted by Boston Python and PyLadies Boston! Join us for an evening focused on Python careers with three fantastic speakers:
 
-**Navigating the Tech Industry: Embracing Your Unique Path to Success** - Marianne Ray
+**Navigating the Tech Industry: Embracing Your Unique Path to Success** — *Marianne Ray*\
 Learn strategies for thriving in today's challenging tech job market through effective networking, overcoming imposter syndrome, and building authentic professional connections.
 
-**Going All-In: Landing Your First Python Job** - Bill Blanchard
+**Going All-In: Landing Your First Python Job** — *Bill Blanchard*\
 Strategies for landing your first Python development job, especially for those coming from non-traditional backgrounds in today's tightening market.
 
-**Trends in Technical Hiring** - Ben Hicks
+**Trends in Technical Hiring** — *Ben Hicks*\
 Insights from nearly thirty years of work as a technical recruiter.
 
 Pizza will be provided! Doors open at 6:00 PM, talks start at 6:30 PM.
 
-RSVP [here](https://www.meetup.com/bostonpython/events/308729682/?eventOrigin=rsvp_confirmation_suggested_events)
+[You must RSVP on meetup.com][preznite].
+
+[preznite]: https://www.meetup.com/bostonpython/events/308729682/
 
-### 🌟 Summer Meetup - Kendall Rooftop Garden
-**📅 Wednesday, August 27th @ 6:30 PM**
+### 🌟 Summer Social - Kendall Rooftop Garden
+
+**📅 Wednesday, August 27th @ 6:30 PM**\
 **📍 Kendall Rooftop Garden**
 
 Thanks to your enthusiastic responses, our casual summer meetup is happening! A relaxed evening to connect with fellow members of the Boston Python community. Whether you're new to Python or a seasoned dev, come hang out, chat, and enjoy the view!
@@ -39,6 +43,8 @@ Feel free to bring a friend and spread the word. We're looking forward to seeing
 
 ---
 
+## 🤝 Connect With Us
+
 We use [Slack](slack.md) for online discussions.
 
 All of our interactions are covered by our [code of conduct](code-of-conduct.md).
@@ -49,8 +55,6 @@ If you are an employer, you can [announce jobs](jobs.md) and even
 We appreciate [our sponsors](our_sponsors.md)! Learn more about the organizations
 that support us.
 
-## 🤝 Connect With Us
-
 Other ways to connect with Boston Python people:
 
 [![Meetup](assets/images/meetup_logo.png){: .left-icon}Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/bostonpython/)