This group was created to encourage awareness of and access to the Balcones Canyonland Preserve (BCP). Through the promotion of public educational opportunities, our members will be in the loop of special access hikes and lectures. The BCP is not one single tract of land but a system of preserves located in Travis County that exists as a multi-agency conservation effort operating under a regional 10(a) permit issued under the Endangered Species Act by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFW). In …

Welcome to Spirits Ghost Tours! You've seen ghost hunting on TV, now experience it yourself! Our Organizers are REAL paranormal investigators with decades of experience exploring hauntings. They have been members of the former Austin TAPS Family Member, the exclusive PIE Investigative Team, and several others. They are here to guide and assist your adventure into the paranormal! Spirits Ghost Tours is dedicated to offering Texans an opportunity to explore the exciting field of ghost hunting and …

We all have many stories about the events in our lives that made us who we are. Journaling can help us with self exploration, self empowerment, self direction and reflection. They may also write to share a history of their life for family, friends and sometimes for publication. If you want to be inspired, if you want to share your experiences--the funny, the sad, the eventful, if you want to make friends, then come join us as we journal our stories. Whether for personal understanding, for our fr …

This is a group for all of you Steiner Ranch moms looking to find friendship, fun, support & sanity close to home! Membership is open to all mothers (or primary caregivers) with children in middle-school or younger. Steiner Moms Meetup will schedule kid-friendly and mom-focused events at different times and locations. While a large portion of the events will focus on moms and children ages 5 and under, we will offer opportunities for any interested moms to join and enjoy. Ultimately, this is yo …

Meet other locals interested in Celtic Culture. Gather to discuss Celtic origins, history, art and music. Or just meet other Celts in Austin in a friendly social setting.

The Austin Food and Wine Lovers believe that good food and good wine are essential to living a good life. We're here to help you explore and indulge in all that Austin has to offer in the realms of food and wine. Our city filled with culinary delights, being home to some of the most amazing restaurants and wine bars in the country. Some are well-known, while others are hidden treasures. All have something special and unique to offer the foodie or the oenophile. Getting involved in the Austin Foo …

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 …

Let's visit different places around town that carry a good selection of teas. I'll plan something every month (and then a few last-minute meetup's thrown in for fun!). There are several tea shops that have superb teas, but also a few restaurants that I don't want to miss out on. If you are a new to tea or have had a love for tea for a while, hopefully we can find a happy balance for everyone. I am hoping to get some of the shop owners to be able to tell us more about the teas they serve and …

We meet to discuss nonfiction books in a wide variety of genres--science, history, memoir, politics, and beyond! Members can suggest books at any time and we'll vote on three options a month before each meeting. Currently the club meets on the last Wednesday of every month, but if there's a consensus around another time we can make a change. The location varies from meeting to meeting and venue ideas are always welcome! Books we've previously read: June 2013 - "There's a Word for It: The Explos …

The Austin Harmony Chorus (AH!) is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, an independent, non-profit music education association dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of four part harmony singing for women of all ages around the world. The purpose of this organization is to educate members in the art of singing a cappella music, barbershop style. If you are interested in learning more about Austin Harmony Chorus (AH!) or Sweet Adelines, please join us at one of our rehearsals. We meet Mon …

After many years devoted to the study and practice of mediumship, this group is now broadening its scope and embarking on a new project: to serve as a venue for all of us who are interested in sharing our views and experiences on spirituality, how we perceive and relate with our spiritual nature and how this relationship fulfill the purpose of helping us to become a more loving, compassionate, tolerant and forgiving human being. In times where conflicting views from many religious and spiritual …

The Finnegans Wake Reading Group of Austin is a monthly get-together to dive into the depths of James Joyce's greatest, weirdest, and most notorious masterpiece. We meet once a month (usually Tuesdays) at the Twin Oaks Library on the corner of Mary and 5th St in South Austin. The process is to take turns reading aloud from the text which allows its musicality to flow forth, then we all discuss our interpretations and the many meanings contained within the selection we've read. We read about 2 …

The Texas Atlatl Association (TAA) formed on July 17th, 2010 at the Duval Ranch in Falcon Heights, Texas near Falcon State Park. What began as correspondence between the Austin Texas Lithic Arts & Technology League (ATLATL) and South Texas Atlatl back in 2008, eventually culminated into an organization that will reintroduce the art of the atlatl in the state. One of our main goals as TAA is to provide venues for people to exchange ideas about the atlatl and other primitive skills, experimental a …

Our Vision: We encourage learning and growth using conscious evolution as a means to awaken to our individual spiritual mastery. Mission PSSA is a supportive spiritual community focusing on the discovery and exploration of one's highest potential. Monthly Meetings The Progressive Spiritualist Society of Austin meets the third Sunday of each month at the Austin History Center, starting at 2pm. Our gatherings are purposefully non-dogmatic, with an emphasis on sharing and building community. PSSA …

Welcome My name is Alex Bohrer This meetup is a series of small group workshops in a smoke/drug/alcohol free environment for musicians of all styles and levels who desire growth and improvement of their overall musicianship. My original Meetup group "Build Your Jazz Standards Repertoire" has been drawing a great deal of positive response but has also started redirecting a great deal toward jazz theory due to high interest in that area. To avoid alienating those who signed up for the original pur …

This meetup began as the Austin Mike Huckabee for President 2008 Meetup Group. Since that dog died, and since the organizer believes in something called Christian Democracy, the group has been changed to reflect this. Everyone from Huckabee days is welcome to stay, and all others that are interested in Christian Democracy are welcome to join. WHAT IS CHRISTIAN DEMOCRACY? Christian Democracy is not a religion. It is not a church. It is not Christianity per se. Christian Democracy is a 130 year …

Hello and thanks for your interest in Astrology and Astrological Cycles! DO YOU WANT TO UNDERSTAND: “WHY AM I HERE IN THIS LIFETIME?” “WHAT IS MY LIFE PATH?” “WHEN IS A GOOD TIME TO START A RELATIONSHIP, A NEW CAREER, OR HAVE A CHILD?” “WHAT IS A GOOD CAREER FOR ME? “WHY AM I HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME NOW AND WHEN WILL IT BE OVER?” DISCOVER HOW TO FIND YOUR OWN LIFE PATH, WITH BOTH GIFTS AND CHALLENGES THROUGH YOUR BIRTH CHART. If you have questions like those above, you should join to find your o …