The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires. Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds. This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter …

The Discover-U Meetup Group is dedicated to Women's Self-Discovery in the Triangle area; Discover-U LLC encourages creative women of all ages and backgrounds to Explore, Dream, and Discover.

Meet local crafters in the Triangle and surrounding area (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Garner, Wake Forest, etc.) We get together and work on different crafts for socializing, motivation, and to get ideas and learn from each other. At each event, everyone brings their own craft/project and supplies to work on. Crafts need to be portable. This means everyone at an event may be working on different crafts. Types of crafts you might see:painting (gaming miniatures, rocks, paper, etc. …

There are some great writing groups in Wake County already, but what I need the most is some time away from the house to be able to actually work. To that end I’ve started this group to provide write-ins for every author, regardless of genre or skill level. This is a writing practice group where you can work on a specific project, find your inner voice, or just try your hand at writing for the first time. Writing prompts will be given at the start of each session (and on Twitter @WakeWriters) bu …

This group is for those interested in taking meditation walks/hikes on nearby trails, greenways and labyrinths; those interested in combining nature + spirituality + movement; those who might consider nature their religion. The purpose is to come together with like-minded others; and, to learn and share different "ways of walking." Anyone interested in learning or sharing meditation walking is welcome. Most walks will include setting intention, walking in silence, and journaling afterwards. I ha …

Meetup with other local professionals who are interested in the Online News Association (ONA). Gather with writers, editors, photographers, producers, and all with an interest in the production of news for digital presentation. For more information or to become a member, check out http://www.journalists.org