AIGA, the professional association for design, believes designers serve a critical role as communicators, educators and innovators. AIGA sets the national agenda for the role of design in economic, social, political, cultural and creative contexts. Founded in 1914 as the American Institute of Graphic Arts, AIGA remains the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design and is now known simply as ”AIGA, the professional association for design.“ AIGA’s mission is to advance des …

Coed, Loud Music, Foam Non-Sting Dodgeballs, Fast and Fun! We Usually All Hit The Bar After. Need I say more? :)  Seriously all skill levels welcome.. doesn't matter if you haven't done this since you were a kid. You'll have a blast! We'll explain the rules when you get there if you you've forgotten how to play. :) Never too old to play either.. I'm 35 years old so there! lol Come to an Open Gym and try it out! It's suprisingly good exercise. If you like it we actually run a league as well and …

PhoenixONE is a collaborative outreach service of local churches to reach 20-30somethings for Christ and connect them to a local faith community. On Tuesday nights throughout the year, over 600 young professionals from across the Valley gather together as ONE to worship God in the heart of Downtown. PhoenixONE is a part of a larger network called, CityONE Network which empowers local churches in cities across the nation to reach 20-30somethings together. Vision To empower local churches to reach …

I've been a huge fan of Bollywood since the first time I watched Kuch Na Kaho, and I have considered it one of my missions in life to share my mania with as many friends as possible. Join us for Indian movies and cultural events in the Phoenix area!

On June 12, 2008, at Rally for the Republic, Dr. Ron Paul announced the formation of his political action organization - Campaign For Liberty (or C4L) - to over 10,000 grassroots activists (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9o6XO1pFPY).  C4L's mission is "to promote and defend the great American principles of individual liberty, constitutional government, sound money, free markets, and a noninterventionist foreign policy, by means of education, issue advocacy, and grassroots mobilization." America …

Educating, Inspiring & Engaging Youth & Adults in Improving Community Through Philanthropy Phoenix Philanthropists is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and we use the Meetup.com to schedule volunteer opportunities in the greater Phoenix Metro Area. As a nonprofit, we currently facilitate three programs. 1. Philanthropic Service Program This program connects individuals and groups in sharing of their time and talent with nonprofit organizations on a regular and special event basis. Special vo …

Like to Cook? Like Dining Out? Look no further. We have it all here. Welcome! This meetup is for ACTIVE MEMBERS who love gourmet food/wine/beer/desserts, want to know the BEST that Phoenix and nearby areas have to offer, like dining out, and are not afraid to pay for a good meal but also understand amazing food can be had on the cheap. Never a dull moment here! We will keep the gatherings as small as possible (usually 8 max) so people actually get to know one another. If you love the Food Networ …

The Grand Canyon Chapter IS the Arizona State Chapter of the Sierra Club. The mission of the Sierra Club is simple: To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth. As the Grand Canyon Chapter, we are primarily concerned with conservation, wildlife and wilderness issues within the state of Arizona. A full list of local Sierra Club outings, activities and meetings can be seen here. The calendar for hikes and other outings is here. Everyone is welcome to participate in our outings and …

Welcome to Valley’s Black Connection (VBC) Meetup. Our mission is to host, promote, inform and connect black professionals within the Phoenix Metropolitan area. We provide a variety of platforms for mixing, mingling and networking. Our vision is to facilitate the creation and empowerment of relationships between black professionals, both socially and professionally. We understand that like-minded professionals enjoy the company of one another and desire to foster professional alliances amongst e …

Mission: To provide a safe and fun environment for the LGBT Community and Friends to come together, have fun, play games, socialize, and generally support each other. We are an activity group for the LGBT communities in the Phoenix Metro and surrounding areas. We check out arcades, have dinner, see movies, and check out various other events happening in the community that have our interests. Console, MMORPG, arcade, board, card, you name it -- let's get together and find some geeky trouble to g …

Coast 2 Coast REIA is your nationwide advocate for real estate investing. We are focused on providing opportunity, forging education, and connecting our members with multiple strategic partnerships in the Real Estate Industry to catapult their investing career. At Coast 2 Coast REIA our mission is helping investors of all types find deals that suit them. Our Motto is, “Moving forward by giving back”. By creating an environment of connecting people to collaborate on opportunities, help members fi …

We are a local, peer-led, "social supportive network"  foradult women 18 years of age and older whose mothers have passed away or are currently under hospice care. Our mission is to grow intimate bonding friendships which will provide the much needed grief support for women who have endured the loss of their mothers. We are accepting new members who are looking to be active participants in building a sisterhood relationship with other women who share this experience and understand what it means …

Our Mission The Live Project is a complete wellness program that assists people worldwide to live their best life by supporting them achieve their goals and dreams through the practice of yoga. Why Yoga? The word yoga means yoke, union or bring together.  Yoga is a practice used to attain a goal.  The practice of yoga is the art and science dedicated to creating union between body, mind and spirit. We are using the lifestyle of being a yogi to unite people to healthier living. Our Programs 12 We …

The mission of this group is to discover the genres of photography in all of its creative forms. Documentary, Photo Essays, Portrait, Landscape, Photoshop and Portfolio Reviews are just a few of subjects that will be looked into on the monthly Meetup. If your passionate about photography, you'll love this group!

Share the spotlight with women who are making a difference in their workplaces. Expand your network to include colleagues who share your interests but reflect many different perspectives. Chapter Mission Statement: To provide a fun, supportive, educational, encouraging environment to help our members grow, through recognition, leadership opportunities, and professional and business networking. Here's a few reasons to Join ABWA - Turquoise Camel Chapter Great networking with other women in busin …

Our Mission: To explore the realms of extraterrestrials and their relevance to humanity's transformation toward harmony among people, planet and our universal family. OBJECTIVE: Provide open atmosphere to explore awareness, consciousness, spirituality and terrestrial evolution being aided by extraterrestrial influences. Assist with personal and planetary transformative action as cosmic citizens in training. The Valley of the Sun ET Group hosts gatherings of like-minded individuals interested in …

About us: We're a community of gardeners growing together, connecting locally, and sharing our harvest to be the best gardeners we can be. Mission: Make local agriculture more accessible. Make gardening cool again. Build community through agriculture. Minimize food waste. Description: grow • connect • share Grow - Plant your seeds. Grow your knowledge. Build your status as a gardenflyer Connect - Connect with others in your community. Make new friends, get and give support in our forums, and …

The purpose of our Organization is to educate, network, and share industry news for the benefit of the residents and patients and the general public. We are constantly adding events throughout the valley, so please be sure to check our calendar! This Meet Up Group is Free to join and there are no membership dues. Our Mission: To provide Owners, Caregivers and health care employees of Assisted Living Homes, staff and the public a valuable resource dedicated to supplying up-to-date information.  …

Mastering life, is focused on practical down to earth solutions to everyday motivation and success challenges. This helpful group guides everyone to their dreams, goals, and priorities. Regular meetings allow all participants the opportunity to be heard and to share their challenges and solutions. A limited number of committed individuals the opportunity that only a well run mastermind can provide.  Facilitated by an NLP Master and owner of two micro businesses and a huge mission in life you are …

Looking for travel buddies with LDS standards? Planning a trip abroad but can't find someone to go with? Wishing you could get a group together to see your old mission stomping grounds? We're a group of Mormon Midsingles age 30-45 who want to travel with friends who share our values and code of conduct. We welcome members from anywhere! Our meetups will be vacations and tours offered through third-party travel agencies and tour providers. We will pick a quality company, select a date, and then l …

Welcome I hope you can join our paddle community. We are a family and singles friendly group, and often include our dog kayaker friends as well. In Arizona, there are places to paddle all year round, and our paddle club will be exploring many of the waterways throughout Arizona, and beyond. For the joy of floating, and the appreciation of venturing out to some relatively pristine and magnificent natural habitats. Any motor-less boat is welcome, though most of us use a kayak. Float Types and Loc …

We're looking to foster connections and build community by bringing people together at classic and contemporary cultural and social events, going to films, trying different kinds of food, holding dialogues & discussions about issues that affect and influence us all, and promoting the well-being of our community by supporting local artists and economies. VISION: To achieve positive social change through the art of communication and connection. MISSION: Creating spaces that bridge social and cult …