awake nc ~ inspired by against the stream Against The Stream Buddhist Meditation Society (ATS) was founded in Los Angeles, California by Noah Levine author of the books : Dharma Punx; Against The Stream; and Heart of The Revolution. I am a Buddhist, meditator, meditation leader and am involved in many social issues. Against The Stream melds my spiritual practices with social action within an international community. Awake NC is a grassroots effort that will have a profound impact on our communit …

I started this group because I found that a mindful practice and mindful attitudes helped me with every aspect of my life. I am a licensed mental health provider (LPC) and am trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). There are already many fine groups offering meditation and spiritual exploration. This group is different as it is secular in nature and primarily focused on bringing the MBSR trainings into everyday life. Our focus is on formal practices such as meditation and yoga, inf …

We're a committed group that volunteers for Habitat for Humanity in Wake County by working on ladders and roofs. We do siding, shingling, roof trusses, and metal/vinyl trim. We accept experienced people and beginners who want to learn. We are looking for folks who will usually volunteer 2 or more Saturdays a month. If you cannot commit that many Saturdays then volunteer when you can by contacting Wake County Habitat directly at www.habitatwake.org. The intent of our Meetup group is to eventually …

Come and join us for fun , effective and professional training to compete in and survive the "OBSTCALE COURSE RACES "! If you have been to one of these races before, then you will understand the question one ask yourself "I should have trained harded" or "how do I train for this race". I can help and for right now its for free. I am currently in the military. I train and prepare soldiers for a very Special Assesement process within the U.S. Army I AM HERE FOR THOSE WANTING TO INCREASE YOUR TIME …

Are you looking to network in a friendly, learning environment, than this group is for you. You can have all the talent in the world, but without the networking you may never get to showcase that talent!!! Lets Network..United We Film!! If you're an actor, Film Maker, writer, director,model,comedian,voice-over,radio,musician,poet,or are interested in television,film,music production, Everyone Every where on the planet this Meetup is a part of a worldwide network of artists talent dedicated to th …

F³ is a model for free, participant-led workout groups for men that offer Fitness, Fellowship and Faith in a small-group setting. We meet for workouts at Pullen Park in Raleigh on Saturdays from 7 - 8 am, and on Wednesdays at 6:15 am at Fletcher park.  Our purpose is to get in shape, have some fun , and find some friends who will hold us accountable... even if they have to get us in a headlock and drag us to work outs.  For more information about us and other F3 groups check out www.F3nation.com …

Join us every Friday Morning at:  The Cleveland Draft House  Network & Socialize   9:30 - 9:45 AM  Structured Meeting    9:45 - 10:45 AM Membership is limited to one woman per industry, though visitors of all business types are welcome. Join us for women-powered, professional development and build your business! Every week we learn from our women members about business success and other interesting, topical presentations. Take advantage of the wealth of knowledge and experience represented i …

The Cary Leads Group creates a warm, inviting and casual atmosphere where business owners and professionals can meet to build trusted relations, discover business opportunities, and share leads. If you want to connect with friendly, motivated people who understand the power of business networking, we invite you to attend one of our weekly meeting, Thursdays, 9:45-11:00 AM. Our meeting starts promptly at 10 AM.

I am in my 50's and am going through a difficult divorce with an adversarial spouse. The only support groups I can find are religiously based and mixed gender. Faith can be a wonderful resource, and being around men and women of all ages can be socially rewarding. But women who are older and who may have devoted many years to a relationship often have a different perspective on family, responsiblility, survival, and starting over. Older women who are separating or divorcing need a circle with ot …

This is a friendly Meetup group for Asian guys and non-Asian girls in greater NC Triangle area to meet! It is about Asian male and non-Asian female, love, dating and relationship. A.k.a. this is a Triangle area AM/WF+ Meetup group (Aisan Male/White Female plus African American Female, Latino Female. Middle Eastern Female etc.). The greater Triangle area boasts 1.7 million people with strong Asian population presence. There are bound to be a few non-Asian female that are curious about dating or g …

Do you have a child who is just starting to get on the move or one that's just like my little monkey and is all over the place wanting to play with everything in sight? If you have a child 1-4 years old, then this group may be the one for you! I am a Stay-at-Home Mom to my wonderful 1 year old daughter and we live with my husband in Apex, NC. We love to play with friends in and around Apex. We love to go to museums, parks, swimming pools, in-home playdates, and other fun, age appropriate places …

This is a time of transition for most. Learning a new role as a Step Parent, learning boundaries, learning from the experiences of those who went before us. This group is for the established Step Parent wanting to help, and the new Step Parent wanting to learn (like myself). I don't have all of the answers, but I am organized and resourceful and I will find the best answers for our group. I am looking for topic suggestions and presenters on given topics. We all need a little support from time to …

Welcome everybody to the Triangle Surf Junkies 2012, Summer season is just starting... It's time to go out have fun on our beautiful beaches North Carolina has to offer. I know all of you are probably busy just as I am. This year I want to make it different for all you beach lovers and invite you to participate more in our surfing activities. Whether you call yourself "Rick Kane", "Turtle", pro, kook, grommet, or that cool surfer dude or chick, we are all in this to share the beautiful ocean t …

Being the parent of an autistic child can be confusing and frustrating yet often a triumphant rollercoaster ride!  I started this group because I am the mother of a low-functioning autistic child and would really like to bring together other families in the area with similar experiences.  

This group is about having dinner and enjoying movies together. I was looking for a group like this since I am moving to the area. However I didn't see one. So....I thought I'd start this group. :)

Time for a cup of coffee? Then you have enough time to meet. Join us for a caffeine charged power networking meeting Friday at 9:00 am for about an hour. Members are limited to one from each business or profession. Join us for fun, fellowship, professional development and build your business! Every week we learn exciting facts about business and different industries. Take advantage of the wealth of knowledge and experience represented in our group. Come prepared to share with us who you are and …