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Cedar Park / Leander / Liberty Hill "Coffee Hour" by **Networking Local™** is mingle-style networking event over coffee. We meet at **SCOTTSDALE Red Horn Brewery & Roastery** in Leander from 8:30-9:30am on Wednesday mornings. We LOVE to support LOCAL businesses like this with great coffee, atmosphere and tacos (they have Mexican-style food kitchen). Swing on by, meet your business neighbors and, most importantly, Stay Local! Be sure to LIKE our FB page via networkinglocal.org for pictures **(SOCIAL PROOF)** updates and future events. Please RSVP so you accurately reserve space and so our host location, Red Horn Brewery & Roastery, can properly accommodate us. STAY LOCAL my friend! This group has previously been the Cedar Park / Leander Community Business Group for years as we have been connecting local business people who live and/or work in the area. Hope to see you soon.

**HYBRID Meeting** The All Recovery meeting provides a safe and inclusive space where individuals from all backgrounds and pathways to recovery come together to support one another. Whether you're recovering from substance use, mental health challenges, or any other life difficulties, you're welcome here. Through open discussions, shared experiences, and a supportive community, we aim to foster healing, growth, and empowerment. Join us as we embrace the diversity of recovery journeys and celebrate the resilience of the human spirit. lINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86410118257?pwd=uMAaBlQVtwxJyDsmc136JZU2FvKPgZ.1 Password: AR512

**Dharma Recovery** is a peer-led program that integrates Buddhist principles and mindfulness practices to support recovery from addiction and suffering. It focuses on compassion, meditation, and self-awareness as pathways to healing and freedom.

###### ChatGPT said: **🪷 Dharma Recovery Inquiry** Join us **every Tuesday at 6:30 PM** at **Communities for Recovery** for a peer-led, mindfulness-based space to explore healing through compassion and self-awareness. All pathways welcome—beginners encouraged. Free, drop-in.

Join us for our **recurring** scenic **6.6-mile (10.6-km)** evening at the Brushy Creek Regional Trail in Cedar Park! We’ll take a relaxed pace through one of the city’s most beautiful trails. The hike should take about **2 hours**. **ℹ️ Additional info** The purpose of this specific event is to have a recurring way for us to meet relatively easily. I want to make sure that recurring events are a "low effort" commitment, ie you don't have to drive 2 hours to get there. In the future once we have more organizers I plan to have more recurring events scheduled so we can cover a larger area. Also, you may have noticed that **this event has an RSVP limit**. This is done for multiple reasons. Not only to ensure that a large group is not disruptive to the rest of the Austin community on the trail, but also to allow us to prioritize the "meetup" experience for every attendee, as having +60 people may be overwhelming, and ultimately the goal of this group is to build a community, not just a collection of individuals that like a specific trail. **📍 Where to Meet** 2310 Brushy Creek Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Google Maps **exact meeting spot link**: https://maps.app.goo.gl/79KfLDsggDVKNfhy8 Route on **AllTrails**: [Will be added in the future] **🅿️ Parking** Parking is available directly at the parking lot close to where we'll meet. There will be enough space for everyone. **ℹ️ Recommendations** * Bring good shoes (Although the terrain isn't challenging and relatively flat) * Pack some water (More than you need, just in case) * Bring a friend! (That's my attempt at a shameless self-promo for the group. Although even if you don't, I am confident that you'll get along great with the people you'll meet at the event!) * A flashlight! Your phone is better than nothing, but a dedicated flashlight would only be of benefit of you as the sun sets! **👍 Good to know** * 🐶 Dog-friendly * 👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly * ♿ Wheelchair accessible **Event Etiquette (Important!)** * If you RSVP'd, but are unable to make it, please update your attendance as soon as possible. The attendance limit prevents new people from joining if we're at capacity otherwise. If we notice a pattern of you RSVPing to events and not showing up, you will be kicked from this group. * Please show up on time. We will start right at the indicated event time. This is to respect everyones time. If you're a few minutes late, it should not be an issue as the "intro" to the event may take 15 minutes or so, but we will not delay the start until you get there. * Other than that, I know all of you will help me make this group great for everyone. So thanks in advance for that! **Event itinerary** Below is the general outline of how the events are going to function * Updates since last event * Official introductions of everyone * Icebreaker question * The event itself * After event: * (As needed) Updates for next event(s) * Exchange goodbyes **🙂 I want your feedback!** I am working on making this description as informative as possible, if anything is missing, you have any recommendations or there are errors/mistakes, please reach out to me, thanks!

This is the first event of 2026! Please join us. 8-10 people attend but you won't see the RSVPs here for current members, just newbies. Are you looking for a friendship group where you fit in? Not quite sure where to go to make friends since you don't go to church? Maybe you prefer smaller settings rather than large organizations? We are a group of secular humanists (read religion isn't necessary to be a good, moral person). We are looking to add a few more people to join us. We meet weekly, mostly in a home in Cedar Park for potluck but sometimes at restaurants. New people are welcome any week. It is very casual and we are welcoming. If you are interested, reach out by texting me at301-213-9533. We need to see if we are a good fit for each other before giving you the address.

**This is a HYBRID meeting, offered online and in-person.** The Recovery Works support group is an All-Recovery meeting focused on supporting the Black and African American community in recovery. This meeting offers a safe space for members of the Black and African American community to come together and discuss challenges that they may face in caring for their mental health and maintaining their recovery, as well as celebrate their victories, share resources and make healthy connections. This is an open meeting to the community, focused on supporting the black community in recovery. * Hybrid meeting (in-person & online) * https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87438863770 *

We play a wide variety of Euro-style board games, including anything new that's out there plus usual favorites. Bring your favorite game! Someone will most likely want to try it. Game Kastle has snacks and drinks, plus there is a Subway, Taco Bell, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Wing Street and Wanfu in the shopping center. Sorry, no alcohol allowed in the store. There are usually 10+ folks playing games, regardless of the number that sign up. If you show up after 1pm, you may have to wait.

Keep Business Local "Happy Hour" by **Networking Local™** is free, mingle-style networking event. We are back to the **SCOTTSDALE Red Horn Brewery & Roastery location** in Leander. This event will be from 4:30-6:30pm EVERY 1st Thursday of the month (except in January and July, which is on the 2nd Thursday). We LOVE to support LOCAL businesses like this with great beer, atmosphere and Mexican-style food kitchen. If not fan of drinking, don't worry as they have non-alcohol options coffee & soda. Swing on by, meet your business neighbors and, most importantly, Stay Local! Be sure to LIKE our FB page via networkinglocal.org for pictures **(SOCIAL PROOF)**, updates and future events. Please RSVP so you accurately reserve space and so our host location, Red Horn Brewery & Roastery, can properly accommodate us. STAY LOCAL my friend!

Start off the New Year with a hike. This hike will be at Garey Park in Georgetown. There is an entrance fee of $2 for Georgetown residents and $4 for non residents. The hike will be approximately 3.8 miles and is listed as moderate on AllTrails. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/texas/garey-park-extended-loop?sh=3utzw6&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality Afterwards feel free to join us for lunch at Willie's Grill and Icehouse. https://williesgrillandicehouse.com/

Our January program is privileged to have Kristen Tregar as our speaker. Ms. Tregar is the co-author with John de Lancie (the actor who portrayed the character Q on Star Trek next generation) of a radio play depicting the events surrounding the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District trial. The trial decided the issue of some of the Dover school district board members attempting to insert creationism disguised as "intelligent design" into the 9th grade biology curriculum. She will discuss the trial and the process of writing the play. (Bob Leonhard has seen the play and it is riveting and tense). Ms. Tregar's bio is below: Kristen Tregar is a dramaturg, director, playwright, and theatre teacher. She earned her Ph.D. in Drama and Theatre from the UC San Diego and UC Irvine joint program. In addition, she has a MS in Forensic Science from City University of New York- John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a MA in Educational Theatre from New York University- Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. In 2013, in collaboration with Irish colleagues, she founded *The Ireland Project*, an intercontinental devised theatre work with high school students in New York and Tallaght, Ireland. Her original short story "Far From Here" was recently published in *Stay Awhile Longer: More Scenes From Temecula Valley*. She has two rescued dogs (Kira and Harry) and she rides, competes, and foxhunts with her horses, Andromache and Baker Street Irregular. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

Let's have lunch at Uptown Westerville's newest restaurant. Ampersand is owned by the same couple who owns Asterisk. They are known for ramen, rice bowls, teriyaki and small plates.

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

######## NEW LOCATION ####### We are going to be at The Forge on Bethel Rd this week and until further notice! The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~$20 per person. Soft drink refills are $1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area! Parking can be challenging. There is a parking lot behind the building that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

I don't usually pick romance but I really wanted to do a Hanukkah book. It's a bit on the longer side but hopefully a quick read. The library only has 5 audiobooks so please try to remember to "release it" when you're done. Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238) Location: The Goat Riversouth [219 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215](https://www.google.com/maps?q=219%20South%20High%20Street%2C%20Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2043215%2C%20United%20States) [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she’s hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. Her talent has made her a bestseller even as her chronic illness has always kept the kind of love she writes about out of reach. But when her diversity-conscious publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Hanukkah’s not magical. It’s not merry. It’s not *Christmas*. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel’s determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration on the last night of Hanukkah, even if it means working with her summer camp archenemy—Jacob Greenberg. Though Rachel and Jacob haven’t seen each other since they were kids, their grudge still glows brighter than a menorah. But as they spend more time together, Rachel finds herself drawn to Hanukkah—and Jacob—in a way she never expected. Maybe this holiday of lights will be the spark she needed to set her heart ablaze.