What is YAVO? YAVO is an organization of young adults (ages 20s & 30s) who participate in a variety of volunteer (and social) events together. The main goal of YAVO is to make volunteering fun. Limiting membership to young adults creates an energetic environment where members can easily relate and develop friendships. The typical YAVO member can be described as a friendly, young professional with a passion to help others. YAVO is not devoted to any one single area of volunteering or directly …

Meet other local people who are making their lives more sustainable--whether in leaps or tiny steps. We are interested in many areas of sustainable living: organic gardening, permaculture, starting a green community, homesteading, lobbying our political leaders to create a more sustainable environment, climate change, peak 0il, and preparedness. Most of us are urban or exurban dwellers who are trying to create a positive impact on our environment and develop varied degrees of self sufficiency. …

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PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE CLICKING THE JOIN US BUTTON [INTRODUCTION] Are you an Asian wanting an additional opportunity to meet other Asians outside of your work and school environment in a fun, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere? Then you may want to consider joining this group. Though we originate from different parts of the Far East and have a wide variety of interests, we share a common heritage. No matter whether you were born in the States or just recently immigrated here, or you are 18 or 1 …

Hello all lovers of soulful music and vibes. I welcome you to DFW Live Music That Moves The Soul. This Meetup is devoted to people interested in attending live music events associated with the genres of Neo-Soul, Hip Hop, Jazz, Country, RnB, Reggae, Calypso/Soca, World Music, Indie and Alternative Progressive Music. I have started this group because I am a lover of music and an avid concert goer. It has proven very difficult for me to find people to attend live music events with especially in th …

We are all about riding motorcycles of all kinds. Experienced and new riders welcome, male or female. We plan rides for various skill levels and emphasize safety on all rides. Our rides are both short and long, day trips or just around town. Members are encouraged to post ideas for rides and meet-ups. We especially love to find new, great places to ride to. So come on out and make some new friends with the love of riding motorcycles! - - DISCLAIMER - - Sorry, but we have to state the obvious: Ri …

DALLASPUGS.COM This group sponsored by: WebDetergent.com Web Design A Woman Owned Business run by Pugs! Our active Pugs meet for fun, exercise and socialization on both a monthly and weekly basis. So what benefits do our members enjoy? Members have access to our message board, all of our public events, notifications from the Organizer regarding Pug diet & health alerts; internal rescue and adoption between group members; plus educational information on showing and breeding your Pug. Because r …

What is Whole Life Unschooling All About? Our group fosters an active whole-life unschooling community and support for parents and families in the Dallas /Ft. Worth metroplex. We encourage our children’s individuality, maintain their authenticity, and encourage peaceful communication and relationships within our families. Our colorful group of unschooling parents, grandparents, teens, and children of all ages converge in both Dallas and Ft. Worth for personal connections, lots of play, and thoug …

This group was created to help spread the knowledge of aquaponics, which is the combination of aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil). By raising food this way, gardeners can produce the highest quality herbs and vegetables with the lowest inputs of labor, water, and fertilizer. The efficiency and productivity of the system and its ease of operation make it the perfect urban garden. The group will meet to discuss aquaponics, to go see existing aquaponic faciliti …

Aquaponics is a closed-loop nutrient recycling system. Simply put, it is a combination of traditional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil). Using this method can dramatically increase the levels of production in a smaller space footprint. Even better, the produce and fish are of the absolutely highest quality! Aquaponics is a method of growing edible plants and fish in a single system that is extremely well suited for the urban environment. Addition …

Looking for a great group of people in which to explore target, action, competition, and training shooting in the Dallas and Ft. Worth area?  You're in the right place!  Dallas Target & Action Shooters Group is the FIRST and LARGEST meetup shooting group in Texas! We're an easy-going group for men & women looking to make friends in a relaxed environment while enjoying and exploring Target & Action shooting. We welcome ALL SKILL LEVELS! Dallas Target & Action Shooters Group Offers: Dinner S …

What our group needs in "Dallas" are new members who are passionate, respectful, loyal, active and dedicated aspiring models, actors, photographers, make up artists and all stylists in the art of modeling photography ( fashion, commercial, print, kids to preteens, beauty & glamour, athletic, sports, petite & portraiture and more... ). The purpose of the group is to help and to better ourselves... Karen is the co-founder of this group based here in Dallas inspire us to help her organize a modelin …

Wanna help organize or run the monthly Gaybingo fundraiser for Resource Center Dallas? Every month take the S4 Rose Room and Granite Bar and convert it into a bingo hall to host the Gaybingo fundraiser. There's a lot of work, a lot of people, and a lot of fun to prepare for, setup, and organize this event! Come and help us raise money for the programs and services that we provide to people impacted by HIV/AIDS and the LGBT community. Next Gaybingo: Saturday, February 16, 2013 Theme: Broadway w …

Welcome to Your Adventure into Raw Foods, Superfoods, and High-Vibe Community! We organize Raw Food related events in the Dallas area, and are the central hub for Raw Food Potlucks happening all around our D/FW area. Everyone is welcome to attend -- you do not have to be a raw-foodist or a vegetarian to have a great time and enjoy high-vibe food, and empowering community! Your hosts are Isaac & Courtney Clay , who have delved deeply into the worlds of natural health, food, community, and the c …

We are an organization of Dallas young professionals (ages 21-39) interested in networking and being engaged in our community. We hold monthly membership meetings, happy hours, community service opportunities, and quarterly signature events, including our upcoming charity wine tasting called TASTE. Get tickets now at http://djcctaste.com Find out about us at our main website http://djcc.us

This meetup group is geared towards people born 100 years too late. We will have hands on participation in "on the farm" homesteading type activities such as organic gardening practices, water collection alternatives, animal husbandry including humane harvesting of small animals raised free range in which participants will learn skills to harvest, clean, prepare and preserve their own food such as rabbits and chickens AND even take them home with you to enjoy the fruits of your labor. In additio …

Prepper (noun): An individual or group that prepares or makes preparations in advance of, or prior to, any change in normal circumstances or lifestyle without significant reliance on other persons (i.e., being self-reliant), or without substantial assistance from outside resources (govt., etc.) in order to minimize the effects of that change on their current lifestyle. Because the Internet is not enough. We seek yo build a life-to-life community. To go forth as informed not fearful modern day Am …

This is a group for anyone interested in training for the Memorial Day March at Reverchon Park/Katy Trail. Carry The Load is a non-profit organization helping people celebrate a meaningful Memorial Day by conducting a 20-hour event that honors veterans and active duty service members, law enforcement officers, firefighters and their families. All fitness levels are welcome - there will be training for everyone!

Are you a Dallas mom in your 30s or 40s looking for evening and weekend playdates for your toddler? Do you have a child born in 2009, 2010, 2011, or 2012, and want to connect with other over-30 moms in central and east Dallas? If you are like me and spend your days rushing around between work and daycare and home, you probably have a hard time making connections with other moms, or finding playgroups for your toddler that meet when you are actually available in the evenings and on weekends. I am …

Straight with no Chaser, Be Bop, Contemporary, Latin, & Fusion too! Jazz is for anyone that can catch the vibe as we improvise. Jazz is the flavor of cool! Meet other local fans of Jazz to hear and attend live jazz events together, share our love of jazz, and keep jazz alive in our communities and our lives. Activities include: jazz brunches, jazz n poetry, jazz festivals, jazz concerts, jazz theatre, jazz promotions, meet n greet jazz artists, jazz cruises and much more. Bringing jazz lov …

Nappiology ©   - the study of natural beautiful hair and nappy roots Embracing, Educating and Celebrating our natural beauty and nappy roots! Nappiology is an active natural hair social networking group in DFW since November  17, 2007.  Nappiology was incorporated as a non-profit organization under the Texas jurisdiction in March 12, 2009. We are looking for people who have kinky, wavy, curly, coily, and naturally nappy beautiful hair and nappy roots. Nappiology is an engaged napptural hair com …

WELCOME to the DFW GROUP THAT LOVES MOVIES, TV & PLAYS! Join us for a cinema, big-screen TV event or theater experience followed by thought-provoking discussion. We see both big studio and indie recent release movies, but we try to concentrate on movies that have real artistic merit, that are well-acted and directed, that the critics love, and that have won or are likely to win film festival awards and/or Oscars. We also go to live plays that are in town, (hence "Stage" in the name). Occasionall …

DO YOU LOVE HIKING & ADVENTURE? DALLAS WILDLIFE is a group of easy-going people who love getting away from Dallas. In addition, we love participating in a variety of outdoors activities such as camping, backpacking, and hiking. We began our favorite activity, creek walking, in 2001 along the spring water corridors of Garland, Texas. We joined Meetup.com's calendaring system in 2004 before it became a paid subscription service, which is today funded by our group sponsors. Since our humble beginni …

Dallas Search & Social Media Marketing Mastermind allows you to join  part time and full time Internet entrepreneurs,  business owners and experts for monthly meetings and topic presentations in Dallas in order to learn  tricks of the trade for success on the web. The purpose is to help you learn how to receive more TRAFFIC, more LEADS, and more SALES via proven methods such as social media marketing, SEO, SEM, blogging, affiliates, content marketing, online advertising, and other methods. Not a …

Oath Keepers is a non-partisan association of currently serving military, reserves, National Guard, veterans, Peace Officers, and Fire Fighters who will fulfill the Oath we swore, with the support of like minded citizens who take an Oath to stand with us, to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us God. Our Oath is to the Constitution Our motto is "Not on our watch!" Please support our efforts by becoming an official member of Oath Keepers. Click …

Education • Networking • Encouragement • Advocacy The Dallas Songwriters is a non-profit 501 C3 organization. Our monthly meetings are the second Tuesday Workshop at the Center for Community Cooperation, First Monday SongSwap Workshop at Half Price Books in Dallas, third Monday Songswap Workshop at Tino's in Plano, third Thursday Open Mic at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Addison, and first Tuesday showcase at the Balcony Club in Lakewood. MISSION STATEMENT We exist to enhance thel personal growth and …

North Oak Cliff Netweavers was modeled after several other successful Netweavers groups throughout Dallas. The approach is very unique in that this is not a for-profit organization putting these together, but simply professionals who wish to truly network their businesses and contacts together to benefit others. When you walk in the door, you are not "pressured" to bring leads with you. We believe that as you get to know others in the group, referrals and business will happen organically. The re …

Welcome to the Dallas Vegetarians Meetup!!! This group is for vegetarians, vegans, and the culinarily curious. Everyone is welcome! Try new restaurants, make friends, trade recipes, sit 'n talk and enjoy a vegetarian or vegan dinner. The Necessary Evils (aka “Rules”) Grounds for removal from the group If you don’t visit the site at least every 3 months, Meetup.com considers you to be inactive and you will be removed from the group after 1 year of inactivity If you have a combination of 3 No Sho …