Meet local crafters in the Triangle and surrounding area (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Garner, Wake Forest, etc.) We get together and work on different crafts for socializing, motivation, and to get ideas and learn from each other. At each event, everyone brings their own craft/project and supplies to work on. Crafts need to be portable. This means everyone at an event may be working on different crafts. Types of crafts you might see:painting (gaming miniatures, rocks, paper, …

… Our $15 per year membership covers all the promotions that we offer our members including meal options at various events, gift card drawings, cash prizes for a hole in one and longest drive and closest to the pin. I look forward to an exciting 2010 season and hope that you will join your fellow members on the links as we visit many of the areas best golf courses.

Want to do craft classes but can't stomach the price tag? This meetup is designed to teach and demo cool crafts and techniques in all kinds of media. Metals, beads, collage, paint, drawing, assemblage, papers, yarn, food, upcycle- you name it we'll play with it! Every class taught will produce a usable, or at least super-interesting, item that you keep. Classes will be limited to 12 participants, will include wine and snacks, and will always be in the $25 range.

… I am drawing from my own experiences to develop these exercises, as I have been dealing with this condition myself for over 15 years. Personally, I am hoping that by volunteering to lead this group, I will make significant progress in overcoming my own fears. Hopefully, as a group, we can turn these exercises into positive, confidence-building opportunities. This group is NOT affiliated with Toastmasters, and our approach will be different in the following ways: 1) The biggest difference – you w …

… But we hope that attendees will "officially" join TMUG by paying the $35 annual dues and get member benefits, such as discounts, entry into monthly drawings, and the ability to participate in some members-only raffles and contests. Come by and see what the Macintosh can do for you! And, if you're interested in the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, we have a different group that meets on the third Monday of the month specifically dedicated to iOS, Apple's mobile operating system. We'll mention iOS devi …

… Some of the draw backs of the old school paradigm are:  The disciple had to put off shaktipat for years in order to prepare themselves through yoga, meditation, vegetarianism and other forms of asceticism.  The Guru was esteemed as higher/greater/more advanced than the disciple  The disciple was dependent on the Guru for this grace instead of discovering how to access it themselves.  The disciple was asked to do the impossible, surrender completely, which cannot be forced or asked of anyone.  T …

… All fees go back into the group to pay for prize drawings, events, and more.

… Our students are between 16-18 years old, come from a variety of countries around the world and are interested in many different activities including: skiing, baseball, soccer, volleyball, hiking/camping, basketball,scouts, youth groups, art, dance, music, reading, math/science, choir, band, drawing and painting. Without host families this program would not be possible. Host families only need to provide a bed for the student and meals at home; all other expenses are the student's responsibility …