Looking to boost your communication and leadership skills? Are you interested in visiting a Toastmasters club? There are many options for Toastmasters clubs in the Triangle area of North Carolina. The purpose of this Meetup group is to provide a resource of club meeting options for both people interested in joining Toastmasters as well as members wanting to visit various clubs. Also, the goal of this group is to share special club events that are open to the public in order to boost the sense of …

Hi Everyone, I'm Marilyn, the organizer for Live Your Best Life. This group was originally created last summer, but then I took a short break from it last winter. I originally created this group to help me on my journey to live my best life. I think this is easier when you have a supportive environment to do this in. What I hope for this group is a place where empowered women can come together and share ideas, provide support, develop friendships and experience fun activities. To get this …

Love playing sports or want to get into playing sports? Don't have the time or money for League's? Let's create a group of individuals who enjoy getting outside and playing all different sports. Athletic aficionados, athletes turned couch potatoes to total beginners are welcome. Come join us in a pick up game, suggest a new pick up game, and meet some new people!

My main purpose for starting this group is to get in shape and of course, lose weight. I find it easier when I exercise consistently and it is much easier doing this with a group working towards a goal! We will train for the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure 5k on June 12, 2010 in Raleigh. We will follow the program outlined in the book - The Beginning Runner's Handbook: The proven 13-week Walk/Run Program by Doug Clement. Our meetups will be held every Saturday morning and Tuesday eveni …

Our meetup.com contingent are just the tip of the TAGS imembership iceberg! We've been going strong for 30 years for LGBT scientists and science-friendly friends at monthly potlucks in our members' homes throughout Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, N.C. Come to dinner at TAGS!

SplatSpace (*space) is a multidisciplinary workspace, playspace, and hackerspace in Downtown Durham. Our name is derived from the geeky and wonderful asterisk, also known as a "splat." An asterisk, or splat, is a symbol meaning everything: at our space, we do it all and all are welcome. We're a non-profit, member-driven, member-funded organization focused around the idea of having a physical space for people to get together, work on projects, collaborate on their work or hobbies, and teach/lea …

We are a group of young adults from all walks of life. Although a few of us are from the Raleigh-Durham area, most of us have arrived more recently, drawn here for work or school. This group is a great way to meet folks who bring with them a vitality for life and a diversity of backgrounds and experiences - united by one common thread. If you find yourself as someone who identifies with being Catholic - raised Catholic, had a Catholic parent, recently became/thinking of becoming Catholic, or are …

"That which is reading these letters has no location, memory or preference." Benjamin Smythe travels the world sharing satsang and a very simple message: "You're Perfect." Through the direct use of silence, question-and-answer, and humor, Benjamin offers an opportunity to relax into the immaculate, immediate intimacy of Consciousness. "You exist as you are. It's okay to relax." For more information: www.benjamintsmythe.com Note: Benjamin will be visiting Asheville NC May 11-13th 2012. We are al …

Tired of Triangle meetup groups focusing mainly on Raleigh, Cary, and other locations? This meetup will be Durham-centric. A variety of activities is envisioned, such as gathering for coffee and discussion, attending festivals and cultural events, visiting local museums, galleries and parks, going to plays and music performances, or whatever else comes to mind. Meetings should be quite casual. Members are welcome to send ideas and suggestions for activities. Most activities are FREE or cheap!

Both moms and dads who are swimming against the mainstream parenting culture are welcome. Are you attachment parents? Interested in homeschooling or unschooling? Tired of all of the marketing to parents and children? Wanting to say goodbye to TV and plastic toys? Alternative Parenting of Durham is a community of parents who wish to approach parenting mindfully, respectfully questioning what others often take for granted. We believe in "education for life" and enjoy reading and learning about e …

Whatever your reasons for wearing your hair natural, Durham now has a Meetup group for you to share your natural hair stories and experiences. We will come together to motivate, educate, and inspire one another and our community. Before joining this group, please read the "Membership Agreement" carefully. Our "Membership Agreement" can be found by clicking on the "Pages" tab. Stay Positive! Stay Focused! Stay Natural!

The Unity Spiritual Life Center is a place for intelligent, progressive, positive-minded people to come together. We provide spiritual education to help you put truth principles to work in today's society. We have meditation, prayer and celebrations services, healing circles, classes on science and spirituality, community projects, group meals and outings. Many of our events have childcare provided and almost everything is by love offereing. Come to our next event to learn more and check ou …

A grassroots lesbian and gay rights group working toward full participation of LGBTs within the Republican Party.

The Durham Tarot & Qabalah Study Group regularly meets on the fourth Sunday of every month, from 1:00 ~ 2:30 PM at the SafeSkills Movement Arts Center: 3702-3 Hillsborough Rd, Durham NC. Except for an interest in Tarot and Qabalah, no preparation on your part is required. So, bring your beginner's mind, and let's have fun! Our current study uses Paul Case's Tarot: Key to the Wisdom of the Ages. You may review the chapter and the corresponding Tarot Key for the current session or receive an email …

Network with small business warriors in the Southpoint/ SW Durham area. Complimentary wine tasting and yummy snacks make for a pleasant, casual and do I dare say 'fun' networking opportunity!

Keeping it first-class, folded, with a side of curry, since 2012. Brew a beer, build a hot air balloon, demo some fun software, share your nerdiness with the rest of us. Note: "barely" != "bare" ... we need a couple drinks before we are okay with that. FAQ@BSF: Q: "Soooo ... Why would I _ever come to this meetup?!?" A: "BECAUSE IT IS FUN." [1,2,3,4,5,6] Citations: 1. Alan Perlis: Michaelangelo would have needed to be taught how not to sculpt. <- and thus with great (insert nerdy ski …