Austin Writers is a meant as a source of positive reinforcement and community for writers of all kinds in the Austin area. During a regular month, we have 2 meetups; one in South Austin & one in North Austin. (I am in the process of expanding that to 4 meetups a month.) These will be discussion based where people bring examples of their current writing for sharing (read silently) and to spark discussion. The goal is simply to help foster a community of writers in Austin, and provide continuity …

Meet other gay men and women who share a passion for personal transformation, exploring what truly matters in our lives and how connecting to others of like mind contributes to our sense of spirituality. Discover together the unique spiritual path upon which gay men and women walk together. The format for these monthly meetings will change to reflect the desires of the members. This is not a study group or reading group (no homework), but an opportunity to share concerns about the deepest issues …

Meet to discuss spiritual experiences: *Learn to work with dreams, interpret them and use them to chart your life. *Learn how to understand past life influences in your life today and discover simple techniques to see some of your past lives. *Study the ancient science of Soul Travel. *Visit the heavens and other dimensions. *Make God an everyday reality Eckankar is an ancient spiritual teaching and a modern-day religion that offers spiritual techniques and resources for an individual to di …

[Resuming again in November 2012. Thanks for your patience!] We are people who meet to be creative in nature. Our events are outings. We walk to places in nature where we break to be creative. We do not talk during our breaks, but we talk again afterwards to share our creations. We are an artsy group, not a hiking group. All who seek to create from nature are welcome, whatever your art, whether you write, draw, paint, sculpt, craft, photograph, dance, philosophize, or meditate for inspiration. P …

Do you have a story to tell, a script to write, or poetry begging to be heard? Developing a web site? Writing a documentary? Journalist or journal-er? Do you need help getting it out of your head and down on paper or through your keyboard? Then come join us! All writing is welcome - novels, nonfiction, screenplays, stage plays, short stories, poetry, anything you can imagine. Film, print, web, audio? Welcome! National Novel Writing Month? Script Frenzy? Come right along! More info about the Roun …

Want more out of your dreams? They are waiting to speak if only you give them access to your imaginal intelligence that you once had as a child when you could talk and listen to stuffed animals and imaginary friends. Far from being childlike, however, the capacity for imaginal dialogue opens the door to adult intuitive intelligence that is waiting to guide, warn, advise and give insightful wisdom. Developed by the Swiss psychologist, Carl Jung, Let Dream Presences Speak (called Active Imaginatio …

Meet other parents who loves to share parenting experiences, and support our children to do things such as: study groups, book/toy sharing, fun activities, finding job/internships, and working community service projects. What's New We just started the weekly math practice. Calling for Young Writer and Photographers! If your child like writing in either English, Chinese, Spanish or other languages, and/or like taking photos,  you are invited to join the club. We will soon start a project for Youn …

Austin Tarot Talkers is for Tarot enthusiasts of all levels. Come join us as we study the Tarot in new ways as well as old ways. You can expect laughter and wisdom and sharing. Remember that you will get out what you put in. You have a new organizer as of 2/16/2010. I hope to carry on in the fine tradition of Tarot Meetups by offering guest speakers, practice spreads, lively discussion and different uses for the Tarot. Tarot: It's not just about divination anymore. Feel free to suggest a M …

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 …

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 …

Meet Austin artists who make and bind journals, blank books, and photo albums by hand, using a variety of media. Learn bookmaking techniques, share ideas, artwork, and skills. austinbookworkers.org