Social Media and Web Innovators come together with Social Change Makers and Nonprofits to mix, swap stories and ideas, and build new relationships.

The EdTech Meetup is the hub for the amazing keynotes, panel discussions, edtech mixers, member spotlights, and hands-on learning experiences that inspire teachers, entrepreneurs, technologists, education reformers, and ed-tech enthusiasts to connect, collaborate, and innovate. We meet to explore various topics at the intersection of education and technology, to learn about the latest technologies that are supporting teachers, and to hear from teachers about the problems in education that must b …

If you're interested in the future of long-term care, the Texas Culture Change Coalition (TxCCC) is dedicated to transforming the culture of long-term care provided to Texans, who are aging or have disabilities, by affirming the dignity and value of each individual and the caregivers who provide support for them. Involved in this effort are quarterly meetings and an annual Symposium with others who share your concerns...and others who have answers.

If you have the 3V's of vocation, vision, and volition for fixing a broken world, then this is for you. The problem in the world today is that it is too left-brain, all the while we should have had a whole-brain triadic mentality. We need to stop the dumbing-down of education for wisdom is the baton of culture in the race of civilization. Verily we need to go through a Renaissance II and a Re-Enlightenment in order to resolve the present day crisis of civilization. I have a heuristic proposal wr …

What is lifedrawing? It is the artistic study of the nude human figure from observation of a live model.   In my opinion, it is the best way to learn how to draw. The studios I post meet at either the Dougherty Arts Center or at the Austin Visual Arts Association. Tuesday and Thursday morning figure drawing studios from 9:30 am to 12:30 require an RSVP. The Sunday afternoon, Monday evening and Thursday evening  studios are first come/first served. Tues and Thurs. studios: Please RSVP!!!! An rsvp …

Discussion and integration the principles and techniques of Sarah Susanka’s inspiring book the not so big life (see description below). We will be spending approximately one month on each chapter. "The bigger-is-better idea that triggered the explosion of McMansions in home design has spilled over to give us McLives. In her bestselling Not So Big House series, Sarah Susanka showed us how to change the way we live by adjusting the physical space we inhabit. Now, in The Not So Big Life, Sarah take …

The Cross Media Group, formerly the Austin Flash Platform Usergroup, has changed it's name to attract and retain a wider audience that includes print, web, video and mobile developers and designers. We having been serving members with events that target these technologies and found it suitable to change the name. This group is an official Adobe User Group.

The Oneness Blessing The Oneness Blessing is a form of divine energy that facilitates growth and awakening. Some people experience the energy as calming, soothing and deepening, others as white golden light, others as a tingling sensation the head. Some people feel nothing initially, but see positive effects in the days after. This blessed energy meets you where you are and takes you where you need to go on you own personal spiritual path. Here are some of transformative changes that people ha …

This group is an open discussion group for those studying A Course in Miracles and the related material. We get together and share our experience of the Course, supporting each other in our removal of the blocks to the awareness of love's presence. Come, meet, and hang out for a couple of hours with other ACIM/DUers. Bring your friends, thoughts, ideas, experiences and anything you'd like to share. And remember to laugh! This group is for those who are grateful and enthusiastic about A Course I …

Free people, competing markets and lawful government The Austin Liberty Activists group is an Open Discussion Mailing List and Message Board serving individual citizen activists in the greater Austin Texas area. Many members are active within Austin Liberty Coalition (ALC) organizations. Open topic email exchanges via this group's mailing list are how members share, learn and develop their views on civil liberties. As this group is primarily a communication network with few restrictions organiz …

Design is finally taking center stage in the business world. This presents an amazing opportunity for us to create something meaningful. Learning how to effectively incorporate design into the startup process allows us to change the way products are built, and quite possibly change the world. This group is for anyone interested in design and product development. We are exploring the art of entrepreneurship.

Free people, competing markets and lawful government The Austin Liberty Activists group is an Open Discussion Mailing List and Message Board serving individual citizen activists in the greater Austin Texas area. Many members are active within Austin Liberty Coalition (ALC) organizations. Open topic email exchanges via this group's mailing list are how members share, learn and develop their views on civil liberties. As this group is primarily a communication network with few restrictions organiz …

Free people, competing markets and lawful government The Austin Liberty Activists group is an Open Discussion Mailing List and Message Board serving individual citizen activists in the greater Austin Texas area. Many members are active within Austin Liberty Coalition (ALC) organizations. Open topic email exchanges via this group's mailing list are how members share, learn and develop their views on civil liberties. As this group is primarily a communication network with few restrictions organiz …

The intent of this group is to connect with 10 individuals who are dedicated to learning the art of manifesting opportunity and are willing to share your results in a published book. Initially this group may be more or less than 10 and over the next 30 days, the intent is to connect with 10 of you who really want to create change through the concepts being taught in this meetup. Most law of attraction books talk about "how to manifest" and once you learn how to manifest, Level 2 is focusing on M …

A new party to set about to change the corrupt political process in the US. We will be using the platform established by AmericansElect.org to run for President in 2016, so we need to start now. Both parties and our whole 2 party system are so corrupt that we need to get organized now if things are ever to change. We don't have time to reverse global warming, help the poor and save our democracy.  Our Motto, Liberal Goals with Conservative Accountable Government.

I wrote the book "How To Save Money Even If You're Broke" to share with people how to get out of debt, reduce your taxes and invest in things that pay 10% guaranteed interest backed by collateral.

This circle honors the tradition of women's lodges that indigenous societies around the world have held welcoming all adult (menstruating and menopausal) women. The purpose of these circles is to share wisdom and magic and journey to the otherworlds. We are a committed group of supportive Wise Women who follow diverse spiritual paths, and who range in age from teenagers to grandmothers. Prior shamanic journey experience is not required - we will teach you the basics. A new topic is explored ea …

Urban Zen is a peer-led group in which we meditate, share, and explore the integration of Zen practice with modern daily life.  No previous experience with meditation or Zen necessary!  We meet Monday nights from 7:30 to 9:00 at Austin Zen Center.  There is also an optional meditation instruction and posture clinic at 7:00. Check out our website and Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/urbanzenpractice http://urban.austinzencenter.org/ 7:30 Introduction 7:40 Zazen (meditation) 7:55 Dharma Talk …

This is an informal group of female developers in Austin, representing a wide variety of languages, backgrounds, and niches. We meet once a month or so to share information, do some coding, and hang out and talk. Bringing your laptop, your vexing technical problems, and your expertise is highly encouraged! We've had some members volunteer to give short presentations on various technologies, and we've also been lucky enough to have awesome sponsors who've provided beer, wine, and snacks. This is …

A group hosted by the Online News Association for local professionals interested in the changing landscape of digital media and new technology. Gather with writers, editors, photographers, producers, technologists, developers, designers and more with an interest in the production of news for digital presentation. For more information on ONA, check out http://www.journalists.org NOTE: We must have your first and last name in order for you to attend ONAC meetups. Please make sure these are in your …

So what does being a hippie mean?  The dictionary defines it as "A person who opposes and rejects many of the conventional standards and customs of society, especially one who advocates extreme liberalism in sociopolitical attitudes and lifestyles."   hmmm.  I like to think of it in simpler terms "peace, love, happiness and hippies." "To be a hippie you must believe in peace as the way to resolve differences among peoples, ideologies and religions. The way to peace is through love and tolerance. …

Open and Uncensored information sharing! We support all who care about health and balance through natural methods. Permaculture: Learn about permaculture design, get connected with local organic food sources, find suppliers for your permaculture needs, choose between numerous permaculture experts, explore a list of farmers markets and CSAs, and much more, in order to carry us towards a more sustainable local economy. Come join us for events such as permaculture courses, workshops, hands on …

The roamfit Movement is a grassroots morning workout squad - it is Free - $0 all the time, every time, forever. A few months before our very first workout, we each realized that what we were doing wasn't working. Working out solo was not fun, nor motivating. Waking up early was hard. Paying to be a part of a gym/class was getting too expensive. Why weren't there any options that were free, fun, and really challenging? So we banded together, and created a formula that proved successful. We crea …

This is a group of TX State investors and technology trend readers interested in the secondary market, private shares and investing in brand name private growth companies. We look at companies such as Twitter, SpaceX, Square, Dropbox, Ostendo, Pinterest, Tumblr, AirBnB and others. Tracking them and updating on new developments in technology and the private markets. We are passionate about growth investing, the stock market and finding the next big thing. The presentations and postings of this gr …

Heart-Centered Culture. What is this? We unlearn our orientation of living in our  heads and move into more of a balance of living in our Hearts with our minds. Our world needs Healing. The way to heal all of this, in my experience, is to drop deeply down into our Hearts and connect with others from this Heartspace. To be fully in and to live from our Hearts. Heart-Centered Culture is about speaking our truth from our hearts. It is about creating an safe, sacred space, one without violence, wher …

Are you tired of the Republican Party being branded as the party of racism in a cheap game of identity politics? Are you tired of politicians trying to define you as nothing more than your race instead of your thoughts, words, and actions? Would you like to express that indignation and discuss ways to change that over good beer? If so, this is the group for you. Our intent is to organize and sponsor community services, charity fundraisers, and political debates as avenues to establish a Republic …

We are a group of Adoptees who get together to share, support and encourage each other through our lifelong adoption journey. Whether it be exploring how adoption has and continues to shape our lives; sharing information and strategies for search, or supporting each other through the emotional process of reunion. This is a new group just founded this October. We meet on the 3rd Monday of the Month, about a hour and a half before the Adoption Knowledge Affiliates (AKA) monthly meeting. NOTE: Spou …

Austin Rocks so, let's enjoy the best of Austin. Organizers Melinda Magee and Shane Kelly invite you to join our group.  We have events all over Austin from live music, dancing, happy hours, dinner, camping, hikes, bikes, movies, galleries, festivals, pool, games etc ... If your new in town or an true Austinite we will have fun for you! If you like the Austin night life, single or a couple come hang with us! Our club is private but anyone can join. In September 2010, just a few of the events s …