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

After helping form the San Fransisco and Seattle "Settler's of Catan" leagues, where executives from VC backed technology startups would gather, network, and play "Settler's of Catan," I decided that since I'm a New Yorker now, I would do the same here. The purpose of the group is for executives from New York technology startups to get together, network, play Settler's, and see who will be the "Lord of all Catan." We did this very successfully in both San Fransisco and Seattle. We were covered …

This group is for all types of artists who have goals they'd like to accomplish, but may not be the best at holding themselves accountable to moving forward with their work. Whether it be creating new work for a portfolio, sending out emails to people you'd like to learn from, or going to more events in the city, we all know it's easy to procrastinate. There is strength in numbers... so let's meet, discuss what we want to accomplish, and check in often to see that we're all moving forward!

This "Workshop Series" goal is to help you take your success with women and business to the next level. Women have embraced yoga to empower themselves. What have you embraced to empower yourself as a man? We will cover all aspects of communicating with the opposite sex from online, your social circle, public venues, nightlife, and during the day. We also cover areas of business communications such as Influence and persuasion. What is covered in greater or lesser depth will be shaped by the group …

What is your experience in this current moment? What do your eyes see? What do your ears hear? What does your body feel? What does your nose smell? What does your tongue taste? What are you doing now? When one centers here and rests in this place, whether pleasant, neutral, or unpleasant, a natural alignment will follow in life. In other words, one will find his or her aligned situation, relationship, and function moment to moment. Your life and destiny will become clear. •Experience 30 mi …

Everyone knows that opportunities exist in media. Lately innovation struggles with the "how to". Our organization works in conjunction with job creation. We want to learn and listen from our audience. We are all about start-ups and putting journalists to work. This group will feature available journalists and listen to start-ups in the media field. Monthly we will hear presentations from new start-ups in media. Free beer and pizza at every meeting. Other types of start-ups welcome.

This group will bring YOU together with sports writers, team executives and players in a monthly Meetup hosted in venues across the City. Each month, we'll feature a new guest, or set of guests, to talk about the burning topics of the day. Hear their stories, get the inside scoop, ask those burning questions, put a face (and a handshake) to the name, and make some friends while you're at it. We welcome all fans. Be it Knicks, Nets, Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Rangers, Islanders, Devils or an …

Hi, there, performers, artists, guitarists and troubadours! This group has been established to promote the Open Mic Night that happens every Wednesday at Boca Grande on Washington Street in Newport/Jersey City. There is no cover, and everyone is welcome to come and sign up to perform. It is intentionally a friendly, supportive environment without the attitude that infects some other open mic nights. Generally, performers are allowed 3-4 songs before moving to the next person. Once the list is fi …

Dreams are the real windows to the soul. Processing dreams helps us to grow and improves all our relationships with self, others, and the universe. Gathering together in a safe and comfortable environment allows us an opportunity to explore our night visions. Sharing in a group opens us many useful projections by those present. So, let us gather together to share our dream stories as our ancestors did before us. All dream weavers over the age of 18 are invited to join. Just bring your journ …

I'm an artist who loves to Create, Create, Create different things with different techniques with different people to accomplish a variety of creative and healing results. Painting with Napkins (January 14) I've discovered a way to put old watercolors to use. We'll create designs on glass (plates, cups, vases etc.) using napkins, dried flowers, tissues etc. Or we can choose to Themed Collage (Sun. January 22) Collage on 11x17 Tribute to a special Person; Picture Bio; Memory; Dream/Wish; Ev …