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Join us for Monday morning coffee, crafting and conversation! Bring what ever portable project you are working on. If you are new to the craft there are usually folks to help you learn. There are a variety of coffee and tea items and a tiny selection of pastry items. Pineview Coffee Company is a small yet spacious coffee shop on the 1st floor inside the Aspen Lake Amenity building. There is only a small sign by the door that has the name of the coffee shop so it can be a little challenging to find. Hope to see you there! PS unofficially part of this group meets here every Monday so come what ever week you can.

Everyone will meet behind the main bar by the ping pong table. Come join us for a fun night out at Fast Eddie’s restaurant and full bar. We’ll play games, enjoy drink specials and make some new friends as well. They have pool, darts, ping pong, cornhole, board games, card games and more! Feel free to bring someone with you and we’ll see you there! Disclaimer: The host of this event and meetup are not liable for any injuries, loss of funds, or any type of unfortunate event that happens to any attendees/participants of the meetup.

Everyone will meet behind the main bar by the ping pong table. Come join us for a fun time out at Fast Eddie’s restaurant and full bar. We’ll play games, enjoy drink specials and make some new friends as well. They have pool, darts, ping pong, cornhole, board games, card games and more! Feel free to bring your friends with you and we’ll see you there! Disclaimer: The host of this event and meetup are not liable for any injuries, loss of funds, or any type of unfortunate event that happens to any attendees/participants of the meetup.

Everyone will meet behind the main bar by the ping pong table. Come join us for a fun time out at Fast Eddie’s restaurant and full bar. We’ll play games, enjoy drink specials and make some new friends as well. They have pool, darts, ping pong, cornhole, board games, card games and more! Feel free to bring your friends with you and we’ll see you there!
Disclaimer: The host of this event and meetup are not liable for any injuries, loss of funds, or any type of unfortunate event that happens to any attendees/participants of the meetup.

Start your weekday strong. This morning meetup is for people who want consistency, accountability, and good company while doing their own workout. No group programming, no coaching. Just show up, train, stay motivated, and support each other. Strength, cardio, mobility, or skill work — whatever fits your goals. **Important Note** Participation requires an active Anytime Fitness membership for this location (or a valid multi-location pass). We cannot provide access to the gym. **Who It’s For** • Preparing for hikes or outdoor trips • Building a steady morning routine • Prefer independent workouts with community around **Location** Anytime Fitness 5290 N A.W. Grimes Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665 Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oEzp2osVFzHvGy9L7 **Schedule** 4:00 AM — Arrive, warm up 4:15–5:45 AM — Individual workouts (optional shared circuits) 5:45–6:00 AM — Cooldown and quick check-in Stay the entire time or come for what you can. Consistency matters more than duration. **Bring** • Water and workout gear • Your workout plan (optional) **Expectations** • Update your RSVP if your plans change • Be on time when possible • Respect the gym environment and other members • Aim for steady attendance — habit is the goal A friendly, low-pressure way to start the day strong, build discipline, and train alongside others without needing a structured class.

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!**

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!**

DONT WORRY! YOU CAN STILL ATTEND THE EVENT! We have reached Max Limit on Meetup but don't worry! You can still attend!! Life can be a circus sometimes. Too many things to juggle. too much noise, not enough places to sit down... Enchanted Journal Club is a little corner of the tent where a community of makers gathers to put the props down and make something for themselves. Journal, collage, scrapbook, or work on whatever project you’ve been putting off. Come when you can, leave when you want. No performance required 🎪✨📓 View our Instagram or LinkTree for more info!

Features 15 talented local artists displaying variety of original works-paintings& illustrations to mixed media & more. Meet artists, hear stories, enjoy walkable charm of downtown Round Rock& support local creatives & small businesses.

### **Guided Personal Development Book Club & Open Group Coaching** This free, ongoing book club features ideas and discussion inspired by various Personal Development Books. Reading the books are optional. Led by local Certified Professional Life Coach, Lisa Concepcion, This group provides a safe space for connection and open conversation about topics such as. * Codependency or over-giving / people pleasing * Anxious attachment * Low self-worth or self-trust * Difficulty setting boundaries * Attracting emotionally unavailable or narcissistic partners * Manifesting your ideal relationship * Reinvention after break-ups / divorce * Navigating Tricky Relationships (what to say and how to say it). This is **not therapy**—it’s a guided personal development conversation led by a Certified Professional Life Coach. ### How This Book Club Works Each meeting includes: * A brief overview of a key concept from the book * Open discussion and reflection * Group coaching offering clarity, insights and guidance * Real-life application to relationships, boundaries, and self-growth ***You do not need to attend every session and you do not need to finish the book to participate. Each session stands alone.*** ### Open Group Coaching Format This book club functions like a fun, dynamic, empowering, **group coaching space**: * You’re welcome to ask questions * Share experiences * Learn from others * Gain clarity about your own emotional patterns * Get insights and ideas to move you forward Many people find that hearing others’ experiences creates powerful insight and validation. ### Who This Is For * Adults interested in emotional healing and personal growth * People who grew up feeling unseen, unheard, or emotionally unsupported * Anyone working through relationship patterns or self-worth issues * Those curious about why they repeat the same emotional dynamics * People who want to meet like minded, high conscious people who self reflect and are working to be better. * People who crave connection In Real Life and value intelligent, meaningful, deeper conversation. * People who are open to making new friends. This group is respectful, confidential, and growth-focused. What happens in book club, stays in book club. This is the group membership oath. Free Event!

16+ Get crafty for an awesome cause with adult craft night; while supporting Austin’s favorite night time residents: the Bats! Create pet rocks, write inspirational quotes, design mandalas, or paint whatever sparks your imagination as we raise money for Austin Bat Refuge. Includes: wide array of rocks, paint pens, acrylic paint; all craft supplies you need to make three wildlife rocks. Directions & instructions: hands-on instruction & reference books if needed, onsite wildlife rescue information. Reserved seating -relax & create with friends. (Afterwards enjoy our arcade!) eventbrite.com

**You're invited to our April book swap, in honor of ATX Climate Week.** ​We host a free, in-person non-fiction book swap in Austin every month. This April, we're centering the swap around environmental non-fiction: climate, ecology, policy, sustainability, and the science and stories behind them. All genres welcome, but bring something that changed how you see the planet. ​ **How it works:** Bring a non-fiction book you'd genuinely recommend and are ready to pass along. Write a short recommendation card for it (we'll give you a prompt to respond to). Browse the collection, read the cards, take a book home. ​Free to attend. Good books. Good people. *By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of ATXCW* [REGISTER HERE](https://luma.com/s9b66fpq) **WHEN** Saturday, April 25th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM **WHERE** Brewtorium 6015 Dillard Cir A Austin, TX 78752 We have a table reserved in the main beer hall for our group & we’ll have signage but if you can’t find us, just ask the bartenders. **FAQs** **Is this really free?** Yes. The book swaps are free to attend. You don’t need a ticket and you don’t need to pay to show up. Just bring a non-fiction book you’re willing to pass along and join us. Of course, we'd love for you to support the spaces that host us so please consider grabbing a drink, a snack, whatever feels right. *** **Why non-fiction only?** Non-fiction aligns more closely with the work we do at Hi From Business Camp. Our community uses reading as a way to think better, understand how things work, and make sense of decisions, systems, habits, relationships, and work. Non-fiction supports that kind of reflection and conversation more consistently in a group setting. There’s also a practical reason. Setting a clear theme makes it easier to decide what to bring and keeps the swap cohesive and straightforward. *** **What happens to the books after the swap?** Some books leave with someone new and never come back. Some stay in circulation and show up again later. That’s intentional. Over time, the books become a small, evolving collection shaped by the community, not by trends or sales charts. *** **I’m really interested, but I can’t attend in person. Will there be a virtual version?** Glad you asked. Yes, we’re working on it. We’re exploring a virtual extension of the book swap for people who can’t attend in person. It won’t be a carbon copy of the physical experience, and we’re being intentional about how it works. Conveniently, our [sister company](https://www.ruoomsoftware.com/) happens to be a software company, so we’re thinking carefully about what would make sense here. Stay tuned. *** **Can I still come if I don’t have a book?** Yes. You’re welcome to come by and check it out, even if you don’t have a book with you. If you’d like to take a book home, we ask that you bring one when possible. The swap works best when people contribute, and the goal is to keep the exchange balanced and community-driven. That said, you’re still more than welcome to show up, browse, and get a feel for the swap without a book. *** **How do I get notified about upcoming swaps?** Join the book swap [Substack](https://hifrombusinesscamp.substack.com/) for the latest on the swaps, plus reading guides, giveaways and news on our city expansion, reading retreats and upcoming virtual book swap product.

The fun starts blooming Friday evening when artists set up wares, fresh smells waft from food vendors & live music takes center stage. Plan to stroll square & dance right into your Friday night. 25th- Really blossoms when it kicks off with Poppy parade & car show. Kids can get crafty at fun zone & everyone can feast their senses on fine arts, tasty treats, & toe-tapping tunes. 26th- Shop artisan market, enjoy live music, see the Pop Pup parade, & meet Chet the DayTripper. Come out & make most of your Sunday. 3 stages- free. (See schedule & sponsors on website.) Friday- 5-10p. Saturday- 10-10p. Sunday-11-5p.

***Revelator* by Daryl Gregory** (2021) In the mountains of Tennessee, a young girl named Stella grows up in a family bound by an unusual and secretive religion—one centered around a mysterious god hidden deep within their home. As Stella comes of age, she begins to question the traditions she’s been taught to accept without doubt. But in a place where belief is everything and outsiders are not to be trusted, curiosity can be dangerous. Spanning decades, *Revelator* is a haunting blend of Southern Gothic, folk horror, and coming-of-age drama—where faith, family, and fear intertwine in ways that are as unsettling as they are unforgettable. **Daryl Gregory** is an award-winning author known for blending genres in clever and often unsettling ways. His work spans horror, science fiction, and dark fantasy, often exploring big ideas—identity, belief systems, memory—through deeply human stories. He’s the author of novels like *Spoonbenders* and *We Are All Completely Fine*, and his writing has earned multiple award nominations, including the Shirley Jackson and World Fantasy Awards. **Themes to Keep in Mind While Reading (Non-Spoiler)** **Faith vs. Control** When does belief become something more… coercive? **Family as Sanctuary (and Trap)** The same bonds that protect can also confine. ️ **The Cost of Knowing** What happens when you learn the truth? **Before the event …** * **Read the book.** * **Keep your RSVP up-to-date.** If you can't make it out, update your RSVP at least 24 hours beforehand. Attendance will be taken and "No Show"s marked. **At the event …** * **We’re a friendly welcoming bunch and we love new folks!** * **Please purchase something (even if just a soda) while you’re at the restaurant.** They’re running a business but being super awesome by giving us a space to meet for free. Also, please tip our servers. We’re a big bunch to wrangle. ***2026 Austin Horror Book Club Selections*** *[Click here to see this year's books!](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iGygwFn0yfyAgDl8-HpNjNcdhhNJn6H0AnmpFBVwywo/edit?usp=sharing)*

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Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

**Let’s catch up and take an afternoon break.** **Grab a coffee or snack and let’s chit chat! Gayle and I will bring adult coloring books and/or a simple craft if you’d like to unwind and relax.😊**

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

Love getting lost in a good book? [The Book Loft](https://www.bookloft.com/) of German Village is an iconic independent bookstore packed with hard-to-find literary treasures! This isn’t your run-of-the-mill bookstore; it’s a 32-room literary wonderland that would make even the most seasoned bibliophile’s head spin (one of the largest in the country)! **MEET**: We'll gather outside the storefront and then start browsing... **DESSERT**: We'll grab some famous macaroons to start our foodie tour. [Pistacia Vera](https://www.pistaciavera.com/) is a delicious bakery and cafe in the German Village. This charming shop is especially known for its classic macarons. **HAPPY HOUR**: Italian drinks and bites at [Cento's happy hour](https://centogermanvillage.com/menus/). **PARKING**: Street parking all around here. Check the parking time limit. The bookstore and the foodie stops are all on 3rd Street within 4 blocks on the same side of the street.