Do you want explore ideas in your local community that promote government transparency, citizen participation, local public media, and community problem-solving? Are you ready to use online tools and social media to help make that happen? Whether you are an everyday neighbor, an elected official, a city staffer, an open government advocate, a blogger, a software developer, a citizen reporter or professional journalist, this Meetup is about connecting local people who see greater transpare …

The Minneapolis Jaycees are dedicated to providing opportunities for people 18-40 to develop their leadership skills through social action, personal growth, networking, and fellowship. As a civic organization for young people, the Minneapolis Jaycees are developing the next generation of leaders by providing opportunities to stand up and take initiative in their community. We engage young people ages 18-40 through project management and social entrepreneurship that will make an impact in their c …

More info at www.stpauljaycees.org and www.facebook.com/stpauljaycees Formed in 1929, the Saint Paul Jaycees (Junior Chamber) offers its members opportunities to serve their communities, establish rewarding friendships and create professional contacts through one of the Metro's leading sources for networking (see more on networking below). Membership is limited to those who are 18-40, after that you become an alumni member. The Jaycees have proven to be a driving force behind many Twin Cit …

The Anoka Women of Today is a community service organization. We serve in the community of Anoka and surrounding communities by working with the children, young adults, and seniors. We hold easter egg hunts, work with other service organizations and participate in the Anoka Area Relay for Life. There is nothing better than being able to give back to our communities and have fun doing it. The Anoka Women of Today is a chapter of the Minnesota Women of Today. The Minnesota Women of Today is celebr …

Occasional information meetings about CoHousing, a cooperative housing model borrowed from Europe. A group of people forms an intentional community to plan and renovate (or build) a housing complex in which each household unit has its own private living quarters but there is shared common space for group meals, gardens, workshops, play yards, or whatever the group decides. Often intergenerational, and with a sustainable-living focus. For residents of Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

Get involved with Connect - a group of young professionals in the Twin Cities looking to further Aeon's vision that everyone has a home. Don't miss the chance to meet and network with other Aeon supporters through volunteer events and happy hours!Help raise awareness about the need for affordable apartment homes and connect with Aeon's mission. Connect’s monthly Share-a-Meal volunteer opportunity allows you to build your network with other young professionals all while cooking, serving, and eati …

we're passionate about creating great brands that shine from the inside out. we believe that takes frank, frequent conversations at all levels within an organization – amplified by social technology to stoke employee communication, community and collaboration that drives amazing business results. sound like the kind of place in which you want to work? awesome! join us at the next frankfest to swirl with business leaders, internal communications professionals, marketing peeps, artists, techies an …

What is Single Volunteers?  www.svtconline.org Single Volunteers is a national non-profit organization based in Washington, DC. (Visit the national website at http://singlevolunteers.org/). What is Single Volunteers of the Twin Cities (SVTC)? Single Volunteers of the Twin Cities (SVTC) is a group of busy and energetic Twin Cities' singles who enjoy making a difference for our communities and meeting new single friends.  SVTC acts as a sort of volunteer clearing house, providing non-profit agenci …

       Intermediate African Drumming with Alan Dworsky                 Award-winning author of instructional books and DVDs for hand drummers                                          Welcome to the drum! Join Al's legendary Wednesday night class, which plays a key role in his Gentle Djembe videos (which you can see samples of at GentleDjembe.com). Al's class has been meeting at Eisenhower Elementary School through Hopkins Community Ed for almost four years now. Some of the students have bee …

Transition Towns are communities of people engaged in dynamic, proactive redesign of their cities and towns for the Post Peak Oil era. See www.transitiontowns.org for more information. Each participant has something to contribute to move toward more localized, self-sustaining, energized and creative communities. This Meetup group is primarily focused in the north metro area of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN USA.) A loosely affiliated Google Group is transition-twin-cities, which has a …

Come join in the Minnesota Irish Community fun and culture. Everyone is welcome! Irish or just want to be part of the fun....come join us today. If you represent an Irish organization in Minnesota we will post your event to the calendar for everyone with an interest to participate in your event. Just email us the particulars and we'll share them with all the members of this meetup group and others. Friends of Saint Patrick Downpatrick, honorary site sponsor, would like to extend the hand of f …

The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. Club 75 is dedicated to helping you achieve your communication and leadership goals in a fun, relaxed environment which will keep you coming back for more. Our club is open to speakers of all levels who are looking to fill Monda …

Building Communities One Person at a Time... Our mission is to foster fellowship and promote the understanding of diverse cultures. Our vision – to create a positive social environment in which to build and strengthen the quality of life in Twin Cities

We are a vibrant, spiritually diverse community which honors and explores the unique connection to the Divine within each of us. Through our commitment to personal development we contribute to the expansion of global consciousness. We maintain a beautiful environment which is available for members and the greater community for meetings, workshops and wellness offerings. Our mission is to provide a place where spiritual development is encouraged through weekly services, educational offerin …

If you'd like to develop your psychic and intuitive skills -- or if you're simply curious about the art and science of divination -- the Psychic Space group is for you. We meet regularly to explore a wide range of metaphysical subjects, including tarot, astrology, palmistry, auras, crystals, chakras, runes, pendulums, mediumship, and tea leaf reading. The Psychic Space group was founded to bring psychics, intuitive readers, and students of divination together, so we can support and mentor each o …

Waking Down in Mutuality is a path of non-dual awakening that includes the mundane as well as transcendent qualities of being human. Unlike other paths, it is deeply relationship based and does not require matching a particular image of self-perfection. Some people find the work because they want to awaken. Some people find it when their current spiritual practices become dry and hopeless. Some people just want the unique holding and transmission of the community. If any of these reasons appeal …