This group coalesces small gatherings of active and former lobbyists, including federally registered, agency affiliated or independently contracting professionals. We provide networking and informative resource gathering events. This group welcomes varied industries, entrepreneurs or issue-based advocates interested in employing the services of professionals with unique skill-sets in fundraising, public speaking, advocacy, policy writing, strategic relationship building, strategic communications …

… Through their special skills they are able to inspire others to seek out their own psychic abilities and follow a spiritual path. A lightworker is aligned with the divine will, cultivates universal love, and holds a higher light quotient.

Welcome to Austin’s fun and active climbing group! We’re a varied group of sport climbers, trad climbers and boulderers of all ages and skills. We have regular events at various climbing locations throughout the area. This is a great way to meet other local climbers, share tips, discuss gear, and plan trips. Whether you’re new to climbing or a seasoned veteran looking to meet others who share your passion, this is the group for you. If you’re interested in helping organize climbing …

This group is for all levels of skill, from beginning through advanced!  The idea is to have fun painting and creating art together, while in the process of getting to meet lots of other people, in a professional artist's studio.  In other words, if you are already a painter, you'll get to come and work on your own projects or choose one of the ones provided for you, OR be able to get instructions all along the way from an experienced artist who has taught for many years.  We will meet and foste …

… Check those nerves about your riding skills, equipment, or style right at the end of your driveway and come on! Let's roll! Allison Peacock www.AustinCyclingMeetup.com

… I am calling out for anyone who might have a skill in the film making field they would like to share to become an assistant organizer and host a meeting or tell me and I will provide the space for you to share your skills I am very much hoping people will contribute and help share knowledge to others who are interested in this area If you know of any film screening, class or event you think should be put on the calendar please give a shout out and if it fits I will put it on The more the merrier …

  [b]About WGN[/b] The Women’s Global Network is a community of business women who support, network, and hope to make life-long connections with each other. It is about women with integrity, skills, and experience stepping into global leadership roles and using this network with confidence and peace to advance positive change in our communities, and for each member to realize her greatest potential. The vision of WGN is to develop a worldwide presence and to provide members access to a sol …

… Everyone is attracted to people who make them feel liked and appreciated and if your goal is to sharpen your skills in this area, the Four Points Connectors is a great place for you to be. Our unique goal as a networking group is to help our community members cultivate their financial growth and networking skills through active partnership, practice and mentorship in an accountable, honest and most importantly entertaining environment. We meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 8:30 …

Professional Writers of Austin (PWA) is a free, members-only networking group for professional and aspiring writers. Our Mission Develop a supportive and informative community for Austin’s writers, editors, and interactive content creators. Goals Provide opportunities for Austin’s discrete journalistic, literary, and new media content-creating community to meet, share resources and job tips, improve career skills, and form lifelong bonds with like-minded people. Members We represent individuals …

With an already enormous community of players and leagues on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights throughout the city, WAKA Kickball is the ultimate social sport. Players of all skill level can meet amazing people, get out and active in a friendly but competitive environment, and take part in some of the best parties in Austin. To learn more about how you can become a part of our always growing community of adult kickball players, come to any of our free league kick-off pick up games. WAKA Kickb …

… We bring our talents, our skills, knowledge and abilities to the table for ourselves, for each other, for our clients and for the Earth, for Mother Gaia. Many of us have learned great lessons in the last couple years. We have gone to the edge and have learned to fly. For some of us our next step is to learn to fly. For others it is teach others to fly. No matter which is your next step to take, join us. We could say the fate of the world is riding on your hands. How much easier is it to shar …

Sketchbomb Austin is an open invitation to local artists of all skill levels and ages to come and hang out, sketch and share your art.  We'll be meeting once a month at the Spiderhouse Cafe and the evening will be a mix of sketching timed themes, "Show and Yell" -where we'll get a chance to check out eachother's work and finally, a free sketching period at the end of the night. All styles are welcome too, comic art, cartoon, anime, illustration... whatever you enjoy and want to get better at …

Startup Weekend recruits a highly motivated group of developers, business managers, startup enthusiasts, marketing gurus, graphic artists and more to a 54 hour event that builds communities, companies and projects. It is an amazing opportunity to connect with other passionate and skilled individuals, and perhaps even find a co-founder or two to transform your idea into reality. The first Startup Weekend Austin is now officially on for the weekend of September 10-12th! We will be hosting the ev …

No matter if you are an Amateur or a thirty year professional photographer, we all share a passion to create photographs. So lets get together and share this passion. The intent of this group is have photographers of all skill levels to get together, socialize, share our interest, learn from each other and just get out and have fun taking photographs. We want this group be very active by having multiple photo shoots each month. So if you like to take photos please join us. It doesn't matter if …

This group is for all ages (kids must have an adult attend with them) and all skill levels. Anyone who has an interest in origami is welcome to share your skills and learn new models. If you have your own supplies, bring them along, but of course, we always have plenty of paper to share. There are no membership dues or fees.  Everyone is welcome to attend at no charge.  But it sure would be nice if those of you who are able would make a donation!  If you can, please consider donating $1 - $2 per …

… Individuals come away from the Expedition School with new or renewed self-confidence, strengthened leadership, new perspectives, practical skills, knowledge, extraordinary memories, and a steward of the environment. Sustainability and the Environment  The Expedition School is committed to environment. Leave No Trace principles are taught and practiced in every program. We support locally owned and operated businesses. We are proud partners with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, w …