All Around is a new multi-purpose program. Imagine getting the following on a weekly basis: ongoing personal support for your goals; a chance to build skills, networking contacts; and social time with friendly people. All Around helps other-oriented people: build up their time, money, health and skills so they can attain greater fulfillment, help others more, and create a better world. It’s an integrated program for adults and mature teens who care about others and the world, and want to li …

Mission: to create a one-stop nonpartisan voter empowerment website, so as to spark a chain reaction of voter empowerment that results in an informed, critically-thinking and active American electorate in ten years. If you care about America's future, you know that an informed and active electorate is vital to our long-term survival as a people. This meetup is both for people who want to help build a website and program, AND for people who just want to be participants. I envision many thi …

"Greetings & Salutations"; We like to welcome all colors of the rainbows, diversity of community, and all Pagan Paths. As we like to say Witches, Pagans & Sundry Folk. This is an open social group and a part of The Black Hat Society Network..Unity is what we like to hear; building community is what we want. This is the place where we build community one person at a time. I believe if you hold grudges and love the drama, this is not the place for you. Simple rules to follow...Bar none we have an …

Collaborate with other developers who are building or want to build cool iPhone iPad and mobile Apps. - Get help with the apps you want to build. - Learn tips, tricks, and best practices in the iPhone SDK, Obj-C and other development frameworks. - Hear about the experience of marketing an app or app development services. - Get exposure to new opportunities. Our goal is to help each other imagine, design, develop, and market great iPhone iPad and mobile Apps and have fun in the process.

You belong to Meetup and you've attended a meeting here and there. You may also belong to LinkedIn, or Facebook, you probably are also tweeting. But are you really getting what your want or need from those organizations? If not, read on... These forums are all serve a purpose, but wouldn't it be better to have an opportunity to join forces with a small group of business owners that have complementary skills and are willing and able to promote you. This is an exclusive group of carefully s …

Welcome old lispers and new schemers! Come to our next event to meet other programmers interested in the latest secret alien technology -- Clojure. We are building a community of people who want to learn from and teach others about Clojure. Talking with printed notes is encouraged, powerpoints are forbidden. Find us on Twitter @PghClojure and on Freenode IRC #PghClojure.

If you are a student looking for classes or workshops, or you desire to suggest a workshop topic or you desire private lessons from a yoga teacher, you are welcome to use this site to communicate.  If you are a teacher, you are welcome to post your classes, workshops and events. -John Silvestri (Satyjeet), site organizer

This is a Meetup group for all people interested in invention, innovation, intellectual property development, new product design, and crowdsourcing of ideas.  The goal of the Pittsburgh Invents is to bring creative people together for insight and brainstorming to help generate new marketable ideas, products, and innovations that solve real world problems.  Share, network, and gather resources to put you on the path to success. The Vision To connect  like-minded local innovators and help provide …

GNU/Linux computer software and operating systems support end user freedom because they are Free/Libre (a.k.a. Free Software - a matter of liberty and not price). As our society grows more dependent on computers, the software we run is of critical importance to securing the future of a free society. Free software is about having control over the technology we use in our homes, schools and businesses, where computers work for our individual and communal benefit, not for proprietary software comp …

Ciao a tutti! This group is for seekers who are looking to enhance their spiritual lives with discussions and information drawn from ancient and modern Paganism on the Italian Peninsula. This is a place for sharing (rituals, recipes, spells, prayers, family traditions, art work, inspirational stories …), asking questions, and discussing issues. This group is also a way for Pagan Italo-philes to meet and build community. I ask only that the focus of the conversation be Italy. There are other grou …

We play Roleplaying Games, Board Games, Miniatures, Wargames & Eurogames at different public & private places in the Pittsburgh Area. Find opponents or players for a group strategy game. Join an ongoing roleplaying group at area hobby shops or homes. Try out a family game by playing with experienced players. We know and are on good terms with all of the game stores in the area, who in some cases give ongoing discounts to members. We have multiple ongoing campaigns and gaming groups and have set …

To connect and build support between individuals and parents of children suffering with Tourette Syndrome. We will meet monthly to build a community of people believing in each other, and support each other in the journey of healing.

Welcome to the Allegheny Valley Paranormal and UFO Discussion Group with Pa. Mufon We are a group of experienced paranormal investigators of many years that love the study of the paranormal and other unexplained mysteries. Now we are starting a UFO Discussion Group after the meetings with AVP (paranormal ghost Hunting) with Pa MUFON on sightings that are happening around our area. Did you know that Westmorland County in the state of Pennsylvania has the most UFO sighting over the past  50 years …

Want to learn how to code? Have a great idea? Don't be shy. Develop it. It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. While open and welcoming, today's budding developer community is up to 91% male. There isn't a comfortable place where women can learn at their own pace and not be afraid to ask "stupid questions." We decided it was time to provide a place where all questions are OK and everyone can learn in a supportive environment. Our courses …

This is Roboburgh! Welcome to the forum for roboticists, engineers, professionals, financiers, hackers, DIYers, and entrepreneurs in Pittsburgh to meet and further the practice of robotics.

At Singles With Focus, our goal is to foster great connections among singles and great connections among all people in the community of Pittsburgh. Using the dynamic power of the internet and our singles events, the seeds of great relationships are planted not only when couples meet but also when singles "focus" on building community through our affiliate Who's Your Brother.com. Nothing is more attractive than seeing a couple who's chemistry exudes balance, joy, harmony and generosity. Likewise, …

Welcome to Ask-an-Aspie! This support group is for parents, educators, therapists, and other support providers who care for and work with people on the autism spectrum, in or near the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area. This group is sponsored by ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA. You can visit their web site at: http://autism-support.org About This Support Group: This support group is run and facilitated by and Caitlin Freeman and Phil Garrow, two adults on the autism spectrum.  This group is an exten …

Our goal is to help IT Security professionals to grow in their career, build the Pittsburgh-based community of security and forensics professionals, and help each other to develop our expertise so that we can collaboratively be a leader in the white hat community. This is a group is an unconference for anybody working in IT security or forensics, or just looking to get to know other people in the area with similar interests.  We are not affiliated with any company and all members attend understa …

A community for Home-Based Business Professionals, Entrepreneurs Working from Home, People Wanting to Start a Home-Based Business, Online Business Owners, Internet Marketers, Local Consultants and anyone who wants to start or grow your business! Resources, help, networking and support from your peers. A chance to meet fellow Pajama Nation members and a chance to GET OUT OF YOUR PAJAMAS AND GET OUT OF THE HOUSE! Since you're not part of the Cubicle Nation, join The Pajama Nation!

You've heard the term network marketing (or multilevel marketing) but you're not sure what it is. Or, you think you know what it is and you think it's one of those "get rich quick" things. This group was created in order to teach you that there is no get rich quick anything in life. We will teach you what our wonderful profession of network marketing is all about and why Robert Kiyosaki calls it the Business of the 21st Century. We look forward to having enlightening conversations and to meeting …

So you want to live the good life... Do you have a life philosophy to help guide you? Sounds too difficult? It is more simple than you would  imagine. It is all about letting of what really does not matter... Stoic philosophy, one of the most popular and successful schools of thought in ancient Rome proves to be remarkably applicable to modern lives. Using the psychological insights and the practical techniques of the Stoics, one can avoid the feelings of chronic dissatisfaction that plague so …

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Pittsburgh Geek Out Days (PGODs) are semi-regular meetings of technologists to discuss software engineering, how to be rockstar programmers, trends in software, and anything else that people find interesting. We do this by following an Open Spaces (or unconference) format. We typically meet every other month on Saturday mornings. We don't have topics or speakers, though we will often have a word or two as "inspiration" (e.g. design). When we arrive, we will introduce the format, then anyone who …

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There are a ton of software meetups in the 'Burgh, but for a city with such a rich history in manufacturing and robotics, where's all the hardware love? We're all about connecting Pittsburgh's community of makers, inventors, designers, investors and anyone who's interested in building a business in the world of physical products - from company boards to organic soap. Come join us and let's create an amazing addition to the tech scene in the Steel City.

Anyone interested exploring pinhole photography. This workshop will allow participants to learn how to make a pinhole camera out of a paint can, oatmeal canister, or any light tight item. Participants will build the camera, make a pinhole lens, load the camera with photographic paper, learn how to shoot with there camera, develop their print(s) in black and white chemicals, then upload to pinholeday.org. All materials and supplies are included and participants will leave the workshop with finish …

There’s lots of table tennis activity in Pittsburgh, and everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Whether you’re a beginning basement ping pong player or a world-class competitor, you’ll find people in Pittsburgh who play at your level. Pittsburgh-based players are among the best in the state. There are two USATT affiliated clubs in the Pittsburgh area. Both clubs welcome visitors and new players. The Pittsburgh Oakland Table Tennis Club, based in the Central Catholic High School Gym in Pittsburg …