I'm changing the title of this meetup   from:  Houston Christian Events for the Blind   to:    Houston Meet The Blind Events   Why? Because Blind people aren't able to access here [at least that's what I'm told from a blind person]] This meetup is aimed for activities in Houston for the blind but sighted people are more than welcome to join. This meetup is NOT  a 'hook-up' meetup but everyone is welcomed. I'll be posting events on here that will also be announced on Facebook. Events that I, ac …

Like reading sci fi or fiction but hate watching your friends'/coworkers'/partner's eyes glaze over when you talk about it? You've come to the right place, friend. This is a book club for those who've read, are interested in or are interested in getting interested in Fantasy and/or Sci Fi style books. Whether from up and coming authors like Patrick Rothfuss and Paolo Baciogalupi to veterans like Octavia Butler, George RR Martin, and Ursula Leguin all the way to the golden era of Assimov and Clar …

The purpose of this group is to assist each other to become successful, published authors - preferably megastars with enormous incomes. We will develop our writing, promotion, and performance skills, acquire technical skills in ebook and audible publication, critique each other and share access to a publishing sponsor, and assist each other to publish and enjoy the rewards of authorship. Some of us will collect, share, and publish stories ranging from fiction to fact to personal histories and/or …

Welcome to The Sassy Socialites of Houston! This group has been founded on the principle of meeting new people in a social group with hints of book club association! A book will be chosen monthly via our member poll, and once a month we will meet as a group to chat about what we've read. This month we are reading: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. Throughout the month, members will be invited to attend social events. These events are meant as a fun way to meet new friends, explore new …

"We need another miracle moment in which everyone realizes that we're in this together. Future generations need to direct their greatest efforts toward coming together; the world needs less superpowers and more friendly tribes.-Harry Palmer, Founder of Avatar. Connect with others who want to improve the world. Help shift the collective consciousness to create more peace, compassion and tolerance.  www.TheAvatarcourse.com What is Avatar?  The Avatar Path is a breadcrumb trail of human potential c …

Get together with other people who write for kids and teens. Critique groups, ideas, socializing, and more.

If you’re interested in discussing the principles in some of the top business / self improvement books with like minded people AND actually putting the principles to practice in your life, join our next meet up.  Some of the books we will read and discuss are below, but any suggestions are welcome and we will add to the list as time goes on.  Every couple of months we will choose a new book to read and set a date to discuss. If free materials are offered by the author, we will have enough copies …

We are free and open to the public. People who are interested in reading quality non-fiction books written by noted authors will find this group worthwhile.  Both modern and classics will be discussed.  After the initial list is discussed, election of titles for followup discussions will periodically be democratically voted on.  Though the organizer will reserve the right to determine what books are allowed on the ballot. The feedback received for other groups by this organizer often inclu …

There's 2 ways to make money. You either work for money or money works for you. Wealth is not determined by income but rather by net worth. Net worth is one's current attained assets (things of value - cash, gold, jewelery, stocks, investments, real estate, etc.)  less liabilities. According to Robert Kiyosaki author of best selling "Rich Dad Poor Dad," wealth is measured as the number of days the income from your assets will sustain you. The longer you can live without working, the wealthier yo …

Social networking is growing at an amazing rate. LinkedIn claims 1 new user per SECOND. Recruiters and hiring managers are finding better, more efficient talent acquisition success by 'phishing' rather than posting. This group is dedicated to helping its members learn how LinkedIn can be used to maximize the connections between all types of business professionals. Whether you are a job seeker, a hiring manager, or a business development person, LinkedIn can be a big addition top your arsenal for …

Destination...Art! is a concept that The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake has to unite the arts in Bay Area Houston as a way to improve the quality of life in the community, to attract tourism and conferences, to connect the community. Destination...Art! is a vision of connection, education and celebration...of, for, with and by art. I am Dion McInnis, the president of TAACCL, an administrator at University of Houston-Clear Lake, an author, photographer, photography instructor, poet and profes …