We are a FUN group of Austin residents (Newcomers or natives, single or married) who share a passion for world cultures and international travel. Some of us have lived overseas (or are planning to live abroad) who want to share their knowledge & experiences with others who understand how a foreign assignment or overseas living experience can change their lives! We are also Expats from other countries with various ethnic backgrounds, religions, vocations and avocations, but who share an interest …

The Humanists of San Antonio provides intellectual social opportunities to fellow humanists.  Our sponsor; the Freethinkers Association of Central Texas (FACT), conducts educational seminars at the Radius Center at least once monthly. We encourage members to submit ideas on topics and recommend speakers, to provide ideas for smaller discussion group topics and venues for meetings. We also encourage members to suggest topics for book club discussions and educational opportunities found in the com …

Austin, also known as Silicon Hills is headquarters of some major names in tech: Samsung, Freescale, AMD, National Instruments,Dell, Cirrus Logic along with many technology start-ups. It is also home to one of the top Engineering schools in the world - UT Austin. So…Austin attracts many young technology professionals to this wonderful town. If you are single, young and enjoy indulging in technical talk without getting blank stares or if your techie friends are all married and don’t have time to …

Our Meetup Group is designed for people interested in a wide range of activities. We're open to suggestions from members (Eclectics), but as a rule we plan things to stimulate the mind and the senses. For instance, we might meet at a coffee house to discuss provocative issues like Sex Education in Public Schools or the Ramifications of Illegal Immigration. We might have an evening of board games at a small café, or go listen to a jazz jam session. We may even meet to discuss topics having to do …

Curious about Misty Curious?  This group is named after my nickname...because as you might guess, I am insatiably CURIOUS. I've worked to create a COMMUNITY that fosters growth, learning, and friendship. What are we up to in 2013? I'm really focused on reading books that will improve my quality of life.  I personally like to read one to two books per month and will break the books into parts for easier reading. I do hope you'll join us! Misty

San Antonio based *private* Book Club.....membership by invitation only.

Are you a student in high school, community college, university or any other accredited institution of higher learning?  Are you 18 and over?  Do you want to meet other students from around the greater San Antonio region?  If you like intelligent conversation, and like to have fun with other secular minded students then SASS may be right for you. SASS brings together students from San Antonio area who have a secular outlook. The goal is to foster community, communication, education and activitie …

This group is designed for people in their 20s and 30s who are of 2 or more races and/or 2 or more ethnicities. As multiracial and multiethnic individuals, we hold unique strengths and encounter issues and struggles far different from our monoracial and monoethnic peers. Let's get together to share our stories, learn more about ourselves and each other, and enjoy fun activities together. My eventual goal for the group is to hold a monthly happy hour along with 1 other event each month. This othe …

Austin Think Tank promotes personal and professional growth in the Austin area regardless of industry. We host events to educate and share ideas/experiences related to individuals and business owners on numerous topics including, Innovations and Inventions, and Social, Economical and Environmental topics, to name a few. Industry Specialists from each field are invited to talk and present information to Thinkers and focus on methods to directly impact each individual, business, community and more …

We meet to discuss nonfiction books in a wide variety of genres--science, history, memoir, politics, and beyond! Members can suggest books at any time and we'll vote on three options a month before each meeting. Currently the club meets on the last Wednesday of every month, but if there's a consensus around another time we can make a change. The location varies from meeting to meeting and venue ideas are always welcome! Books we've previously read: June 2013 - "There's a Word for It: The Explos …

Welcome! Do you sometimes find yourself craving exploration beyond the traditional topics in your faith-based study group?  You know what I'm talking about—what it means to be a Christian man or woman, how to strengthen relationships, developing a prayer life, and the like? I know I do. Simply put, some of us want to explore the mysterious and difficult questions that confront us, whether we’re actively living out a particular faith or whether we’re content with rational skepticism. The purpose …

We are a group of adults in the New Braunfels-San Marcos area who like to explore contemporary issues in a mindful way. Our primary objective is to use philosophy to enhance personal growth and find solutions to social dilemmas. As our group matures, we would like to take on small social change projects and philanthropy. We meet every 4th Saturday afternoon of the month for refreshments and conversations about a pre-arranged topic. Potential topics include corporal punishment, separation of chur …

Enlightenment was a cultural movement of intellectuals in 18th century, first in Europe and later in the American colonies. Its purpose was to reform society using reason rather than tradition, faith and revelation. It promoted science and intellectual interchange and opposed superstition, intolerance and some abuses by church and state. Deism is the belief in a creator, but not revealed religion. Through reason and science we can explore the wonders of God's creation, but we cannot discover the …

This is a group for anyone who is interested in learning more about "How money works" and building new and lasting relationships. If you have a business and have a desire to help others and have others help you, then this is the group for you. Looking forward to meeting you and seeing how we can build referrals for each other.

Are you tired of the Republican Party being branded as the party of racism in a cheap game of identity politics? Are you tired of politicians trying to define you as nothing more than your race instead of your thoughts, words, and actions? Would you like to express that indignation and discuss ways to change that over good beer? If so, this is the group for you. Our intent is to organize and sponsor community services, charity fundraisers, and political debates as avenues to establish a Republic …

This is a book group for anyone interested in reading and discussing books. An Austin search revealed that most book groups in Austin are in the North, so those of us in the South area of the city need a group! We have been active for several months with 3-4 members but would love to have more people involved. Our choice of books is always up for discussion and member choice. We do like to choose books three or four months in advance so those ordering from places like Amazon can get them all in …

SWIGGIS is a professional and social organization. Our meetings provide women geographers with a positive and productive space as well as a supportive and engaging environment in which we mentor each other, enhance our intellectual climate, and are innovative in our strategies to promote the professional status of women in Geography and GIS. Our goal is to meet monthly, and our meetings will be scheduled alternatively as educational sessions and social happy hours. Look at our www.swiggis-austi …

Ever had these questions when reading the Bible but are too afraid to ask your Priest/Reverend/Chaplain: 1. Who and/or what is God? 2. Why would God only allow his “Truth” to be given to a small group of individuals in the Middle East during the early Roman Empire and absolutely no-one else on Earth? 3. How can I reconcile my belief in God as well as my belief in science? 4. Thought there was more to the Bible than what the Catholic/Christian churches are leading on? 5. Why were some gospels dis …

Has a stranger ever said something to you that brightened your day? Have you ever wanted to find a way you could take that feeling and pay it forward? So have we! There are amazing things going on all around us. What if we could find, create, and take advantage of ways to make people feel connected to the community around them? Like build a ball pit in the middle of the city that brings two random people together. check this out! Or maybe ask questions to others that helped them appreciate their …

How many of you each day get to wake up and choose how to spend your day? You go to work, watch a movie at night...Imagine that because you had a disability, you didn't get to make those choices. What your life be like if you didn't get to make those choices? We would like to invite you to a one hour Lunch and Learn, to walk you through the life of a person with an intellectual disability, so you too can become inspired. Join us for this free one hour discussion, we will be serving lunch and smi …

Are you an entrepreneur, storyteller, entertainer, small business owner, non-profit operator, or do you have a brilliant idea? VoiceLaunch is for you. Present your passion to the world . Lights! Camera! Action! Sign up for your five-minute filmed presentation. You're not ready to VoiceLaunch under the spotlight? Be our live audience. Afterwards, meet our bold presenters. Mingle! Connect! Grow! VoiceLaunch is a platform where entrepreneurs, storytellers, educators, artists, entertainers and anyon …