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**Easy Walk • Fresh Air • Real Connection in Cedar Park** Looking for a simple way to unwind, get outside, and meet new people in Cedar Park? Join us for a relaxed evening **walking meetup at Lakeline Park**, one of Cedar Park’s hidden gems featuring scenic trails, open green space, and peaceful water views. Whether you’re new to the area or just looking to connect with others, this is an easy, welcoming way to get out of the house and into good company. This isn’t a power walk or a fitness challenge, it’s about **movement, conversation, and connection**. We’ll keep a relaxed, easy pace that works for all fitness levels, with plenty of space for casual conversations along the trail. The vibe is low-pressure and social, making it easy to meet new people whether you come solo or with a friend. These walking events are part of a growing effort to create **consistent, low-pressure social meetups around Austin and Cedar Park**, simple ways to show up, get outside, and build real connections. Park in the lot nearest the Kayak rental and we will meet at the launch to start the 2.5 mile loop. **RSVP Reminder:** If you RSVP, please do your best to attend or update your RSVP. Smaller events like this work best when everyone who signs up shows up.

This is a free, confidential \*\* in person \*\* support group for LGBTQiA+ identified persons, as well as family, friends, and allies of LGBTQiA+ people. WHAT TO EXPECT: We gather at 6:45 pm. We start at 7:00 pm and end at 8:30 pm. Attendees participate in a sharing circle where people discuss issues, ask questions, offer personal experiences, suggest advice and solutions, etc. Attendees have different journeys and experiences, which makes for a large fount of useful and beneficial information, tips, and advice. You may participate in the discussion, or just observe: whatever you feel comfortable doing. Every meeting is different and you will probably find the discussion interesting. You will feel a sense of being connected to others as they share and discuss issues. The discussion is moderated by a facilitator to ensure fairness and to meet the needs of all the attendees. Topics vary by month and by meeting depending upon the needs of those who attend. New attendees almost universally feel very glad that they attended our support groups. While our support groups are for the LGBTQiA+ community and their loved ones and allies, we would also like to encourage significant others of transgender and gender diverse loved ones to join our support groups. We gather at 6:45 pm. We start at 7:00 pm and end at 8:30 pm. **NOTE:** even though many of our support group meetings are held in churches, PFLAG Austin is agnostic with respect to religion. We do not endorse nor discuss religion in our support groups. ABOUT PFLAG AUSTIN: we are a chapter of a national non-profit organization that provides free, confidential support groups for Austin, Texas area LGBTQiA+ persons, along with their family and friends. If you, or someone you care about, has come out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, then PFLAG Austin meeting is a great place for you to be!

Come play pickleball and make new friends at Pickleland! 🏓 \*\*\* **Important: Please sign up on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com) directly.** \*\*\* We divide our open play by levels! 😄 (All levels welcome!) If you've never played, come and learn the rules! We have other beginners join us every day. You don't need a paddle, we have some you can rent ($10)! If you are an avid player, come and find some nice and friendly competition. If this time doesn't work for you, we are open M-F 8am to 10pm, and Sat-Sun 8am-8pm. Find other times on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com). The website and app will show the most accurate roster and sign up count! Follow [@picklelandatx](https://www.instagram.com/picklelandatx/) for more! **⭐️ Come see why we were recently named the "Best Pickleball Club" in Austin by Austin Pickleball Update and 750+ other players!**

***Thank you to our sponsors!*** * ***[Q2](https://www.q2.com/) is providing the venue!*** * ***The organizers are providing drinks.*** **Note: We do not have a food sponsor this month, so please plan accordingly!** This month **Shishir Tewari** will be speaking on ***GraphRAG in Action - Al-Driven Insights from Golden Data*** *Discover how GraphRAG transforms chaotic, disjointed corporate data into actionable natural language insights. This session explores a three-phase architecture, offline entity resolution, Neo4j knowledge graphs, and local LLMs, that eliminates hallucinations and securely bridges the gap between raw data and business intelligence.* Want to speak? [Let us know here](http://bit.ly/2H9Xkgu) Want to sponsor? [Let us know here](http://bit.ly/2VvPBxb)

Join us at Red Horn Coffee and Brewing for our Business Networking luncheon in the Cedar Park & Leander area. Connect with fellow professionals, foster business growth, and enjoy the interactive and referral-driven atmosphere of our group. We also contribute to local charities, making our networking experience not only beneficial for your business but also for the community. Don't miss out—come network with us! **Agenda:** \- Open Networking and Lunch Order \- Announcements and Updates \- Introductions \- Networking Activity or Spotlight Speaker \- Open Networking 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 BXN S𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀: 👉 [Farmers Insurance](https://agents.farmers.com/tx/buda/ronald-marchiani/) 👉 [Bradenn Pools](https://bradennpools.com/) 👉 [Keyss - Think Tech. Think Keyss.](https://keyssinc.com/) 👉 [Luna Tech - Managed IT Services](https://lunatechteam.com/) 👉 [American Eagle Plumbing](https://americaneagleplumbing.net/) 👉 [Dolan Mortgage Team](https://dolanloans.com/) 👉 [Genuine Automotive & Diesel](https://genuineautomotive.net/) 👉 [Balarini Floors](https://www.balarinifloors.com/) 👉 [KingFiher Roofing](https://www.kingfisherroofing.com/) 👉 [CESHKER Group - Law & Title Offices](https://www.ceshker.com/) 👉 [Horizon Realty](BuyWithBatya.com) 👉 [Truist Financial](https://www.truist.com/) 👉 [Dynamic Electrical Service ](https://www.facebook.com/DynamicTX/) 👉 [Temperature Pro ](https://temperaturepro.com/round-rock-tx/) [Learn more about BXN](https://bxnmembers.com/) We look forward to seeing you soon! BXN Leadership Team #bxn #businessexchangenetwork #supportlocalbusinesses #networking

**Come join our group of fun and fabulous friends!** **Please note that is a dog friendly event!** We meet and socialize outside on the Whitestone Brewery patio which is completely open to our four-legged friends. If you are looking to make new friends, you have come to the right place. And we offer an opportunity to get in some exercise. The exercise is a bonus and OPTIONAL! We want you to come hang out more than anything. Too cold or too hot or too whatever might keep you from exercising, but please just show up and honor us with your presence. And Whitestone Brewery has offered us Happy Hour pricing for this event! We will meet at 6:30 pm on the patio of Whitestone Brewery to **start our Run/Walk at 6:40 pm**. Please come prepared if you are going to run or walk. It is always important to be hydrated. If you are new to the event, I will make sure you have a "veteran" to run/walk with on the course. See you there, Mike

***[CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE DETAILS](https://pinballz.com/events/anime-arcade-anime-day-celebration/)*** The **Anime Alliance of Austin is back at Pinballz Lake Creek** to celebrate their biggest holiday yet: National Anime Day! Join us **Saturday, April 25th**, for an afternoon filled with anime, cosplay, raffles, and so much more for the family to enjoy. Come hang out with the AAoA community and celebrate everything there is to love about anime and Japanese culture. _________________________________________________________ **Anime Arcade Highlights:** * **Meet The Community:** Gather with fellow anime enthusiasts and meet members of the AAoA community group. * **Chibi Artist Alley:** Shop local vendors and artists as they bring their best anime merch, fanart, and collectables. * **Cosplay Contests:** Compete for awesome prizes and show off your craftsmanship in the kid and adult cosplay contests. * **Food & Drinks:** Enjoy food from Mikki’s Tavern scratch kitchen, a mobile bar with themed drinks, and two full bars serving beer, cocktails, & more. * **Community Panels:** Take part in community-run panels and mini-games, exploring various aspects of anime, manga, and Japanese culture. * **After Party DJ:** Keep the energy going late into the night with an 18+ after party, featuring a live DJ. _________________________________________________________ **Event Schedule:** * 4:00 PM: Doors Open, Artist Alley & Community Hangout Begins * 5:30 PM: First Community Panel * 6:45 PM: Door Raffle Giveaway * 7:00 PM: Cosplay Contests (Kids & Adults) * 8:15 PM: Evening Panel * 9:00 PM: Transition to 18+ Late Night Mixer * 9:30 PM: 18+ Panel * 10:30 PM: DJ Mixer & After Party *\*\*\*Schedule subject to change as panels and programming are finalized.* _________________________________________________________ **Chibi Artist Alley:** Every anime con needs an artist alley! From retrogaming to modern anime trends, shop and support local vendors during the event. _________________________________________________________ **Themed Drink Menu:** Enjoy one of our feature themed cocktails or mocktails, available throughout the event at our mobile bar. (Must be 21+ with valid ID to order alcoholic drinks.) _________________________________________________________ **18+ Late Night Mixer:** When the sun goes down, the party comes around! For guests 18 and over, enjoy an evening filled with interactive games and a dance featuring a live DJ. *\*\*\*Guests must have a valid ID to be permitted into the Late Night Mixer.* _________________________________________________________ **Cosplay Contest:** Want to show off your latest cosplay creation? Sign up for the cosplay contest! Whether this is your first contest or your twentieth, all experiences and ages are welcome to participate. * **Kids Contest:** Open to ages 17 and under. Prizes and winner certificates will be awarded to Top 3 overall costumes. * **Adults Contest:** Open to ages 18 and over. Prizes and winner certificates will be awarded to Top 3 overall costumes. _________________________________________________________ **Anime Arcade Event Details:** * **Date:** Saturday, April 25th, 2026 * **Time:** 4 PM – 12 AM * **Location:** Pinballz Lake Creek * **Address:** 13729 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78750 * **Admission:** Free to Attend

Come draw with us at our monthly meeting at Gong Cha (RR 620 location). This is a casual drawing meetup for anyone who likes to create art/draw, no matter their experience level.

Make sure to come prepared with something to draw/illustrate with, which can include: tablets, paper and pencil, sketchbooks, notepads, paint (ex. watercolor), markers, colored pencils, etc. There is no theme; just come out and have fun! While at the event, it is *not* mandatory but encouraged to purchase an item to support Gong Cha’s hospitality. Thank you! ☺️

The Alcove Cantina has an attractive well-lit outdoor stage on their beautiful "back alley" patio. You can search their [song catalog](https://www.songbookdb.com/?book=DIAMND) and even enter your song selection(s) from your smartphone. The kitchen serves burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos, and salads. Come sing, dance, listen, and/or hum along!! \-\-\-\.\-\-\- \-\-\-\.\-\-\- \-\-\-\.\-\-\- \-\-\-\.\-\-\- \-\-\-\.\-\-\- \-\-\-\.\-\-\- \-\-\-\.\-\-\- \-\-\-\.\-\-\- Use the monthly [calendar](https://www.meetup.com/i-love-austin-but-i-need-some-f-g-friends/events/calendar/) to see upcoming events at a glance.

we've had some weird things happen with the location in the Meetup app. the right address is 2471 AW Grimes, very close to 45 in a small shopping center. it is NOT in downtown Round Rock Hey there F$#&ing friends! Love music? Love winning? Then Music Bingo is your jam! 🎵 Win awesome prizes, enjoy great drinks, and vibe to the music! Let’s play! 🎸🍻 No bingo card required, you play on your phone. How it works: they play a short clip of a song, and then regardless of whether you know it or not, they'll give you the answer so you can mark it on your phone..if you happen to know it and can mark your board a little faster, yell BINGO! There's a theme for each round, it's good times and good music. 🎸🍻 If you're not into the bingo scene, there's a ton of games and a full bar. The food is also pretty good. [https://pixelpalacearcade.com/home](https://pixelpalacearcade.com/home)

***Over 52% of the world soil is degraded and scientists warn we may have only a few decades of fertile soil left. As Sadhguru shares, soil is a living system—and when it degrades, our food, health, and future are at risk.*** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyT-6qiubd0 🚶‍♂️🌎***This Earth Day, Join the Walk for Children-2026 Save Soil Walkathon here in Austin and help raise awareness about soil for the future of our children!*** Every step you take helps: ✔️ 1. Raise awareness in your communities about protecting and restoring soil. ✔️ 2. Supports sustainable food systems. ✔️ 3. Helps secure our children’s future. 📅 Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 📍 Location: Champion Park 3830 Brushy Creek Road Cedar Park, TX 78613 ⏰ Time: 7:30am - 10:00am 👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-for-children-2026-save-soil-walkathon-in-austin-tx-registration-1985883072729?aff=oddtdtcreator 👉🏼***Free and Open to All.*** Share this message and bring your neighbors, friends & family along to celebrate our planet! Let’s make it happen!

Join with us for a peaceful and uplifting gathering and experience the soothing spiritual sound vibration of Kirtan meditation. We'll finish off the evening with a guided deep relaxation. This free event is open to all and offers an opportunity to explore a meditative state through the singing of sacred mantras. This evening will allow you to participate as much or as little as you’d like, whether you prefer to chant along, listen, or simply absorb the peaceful yoga sound. No previous experience is necessary. Just bring an open heart. Feel free to bring a friend! We look forward to sharing this special evening with you.

A movie this big deserves a big dinner! Join us after MICHAEL for fun and delicious dinner at another CMG-favorite restaurant, CAP CITY FINE DINER! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details: CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie. MENU: [https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/](https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/) RSVP: Dinner immediately following the movie at nearby CAP CITY FINE DINER! Please RSVP for here for the dinner portion of this event at Cap City Fine Diner. Since the dinner portion of this event is limited, please only RSVP if you plan to attend. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as early as possible. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Grandview Grind](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063534163841)!

**Pickleball + coffee + community 🌱** **Let’s kick things off with pickleball at Park of Roses, then join us at Blackend Coffee to unwind and connect.** **Pickleball 🏓 10:30am-12:30pm** **Blackend Coffee ☕️ 🌯 1-3pm** **All levels welcome!** **Can’t waitt to see everyone!** **📍 Park of Roses** **3901 N High St** **Columbus, OH 43214** **📍Blackend Coffee** **2619 N High St** **Columbus, OH 43202**