Whether you are an experienced or novice meditator join for open group meditation and experience the power of the gathering as we collectively explore the inner landscapes of stillness, bliss, and pure spiritual love. We will explore the inner landscapes through a blend of guided meditations, instrumental music, and silence. Open to people of all faiths and cultures! We will regularly also meetup for conversations, talks on methods and tools to enhance your meditation experience. Cost: All class …

The Tampa 912 Project is a 2,000+ member volunteer non-profit organization that promotes civic education and advocacy in the Tampa area. The Tampa 912 Project holds classes on history, politics, economics and current events, hosts candidate forums and debates, conducts research, and promotes social welfare.  We hold our government accountable to upholding the Constitution of the United States of America and we favor economic freedom, a constitutionally limited government, and less taxation and g …

This is a social group for mid-20's through late-40's folks who are looking for an excuse to get up and do something. Tampa has a million social/active meetups... how about a meetup for the Brandon-Valrico (BV) area? The BV Meetup mixes going out, staying active, volunteering in our local community, and making new friends. Evening meetups mostly include local events, like get-togethers at a local pub or dinners at various restaurants... on occasion, events are held a little further away (Tampa) …

This group is designed for people who love to get outdoors to hike, backpack, paddle, and give back by way of volunteer trail maintenance. All activities listed are sponsored by the Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Trail Association. Unless otherwise specified, there are no fees to participate, and you need not be an FTA member.  It is our hope though that those who regularly enjoy our activities will see value in supporting our efforts by joining FTA, being part of our community, and volunteerin …

As the Organizer of UNITE, I am dedicated to providing an avenue for black professionals to connect in the Tampa Bay area. Mission Statement: To promote effective business and personal relationships among Tampa Bay’s black professionals, executives and entrepreneurs. This networking group was developed to allow black professionals the opportunity to: Engage in informative solution-based dialogue Leverage respective talents and abilities Discuss issues impacting our communities Participate in Vol …

This group is for FMoPA members, non-members, volunteers, and anyone interested in learning more about the museum and its educational and outreach programs.

Welcome to New Tampa Seniors, a free group for seniors aged 60+. Objectives: NTS was created for those who are looking for new friends. It is especially good for those who are rebuilding their social lives after retirement, moving to the New Tampa area, widow(er)hood, or for those who do not like going out alone. It is great for those who feel safer going out at night with friends. Area: The group is based around the New Tampa area, and has been operating for a few years. It is a very successf …

This meetup group is for the Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. Our mission is to promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of Florida's native plants and native plant communities. We have field trips to see Florida's wild areas both near and far, presentations by various speakers on a wide range of environmental subjects, plant sales, and volunteer oportunities. If you are interested in learning more about native plants, gardening and landscaping with natives, F …

Volunteer event photography to raise money though photography sales/donations for wounded service member programs. This free group is for enthusiastic photographers that want to combine their love of photography with raising money for our nation's wounded service members. All profit is donated and we take no pay for the time and effort. All images are donated for non-commercial use and sold through www.portraitsforpatriots.org on SmugMug. Since most of us are not pros, and don't advertise to be, …

The GFWC Temple Terrace Junior Woman’s Club is a non-profit service organization of volunteers who focus on leadership development through community service. The Club encourages all women, ages 18 and up, to join our organization which meets on the third Thursday of the month (except June and July) at 6:30 p.m. (6 p.m. social time) at Woodmont Clubhouse, 415 Woodmont Avenue, Temple Terrace, Florida 33617. Locally, the Club supports many community projects with donations of volunteered time and m …

WHO WE ARE We are about exploring and supporting our city.  Tampa has many great museums, restaurants, events and most of all good people.  Many are new and wanting to experience their environment. They may simply want to expand their social group. Others have lived here all their life and like many New Yorkers, never climbed the Statue Of Liberty.  Our goal is to develop a diverse, active, social group focused on downtown Tampa.  We are adult "Explorers" from all walks of life, ages, social sta …

Florida Voices for Animals (FVA), sponsors of the Annual Tampa Bay VegFest, is a nonprofit organization. Our members work for the compassionate treatment of animals. Issues we're involved in: exploitation of animals in entertainment, on factory farms, and by breeders; protection of endangered wildlife; spay and neuter programs; reduction of domestic abuse and neglect of companion animals; promotion of plant-based diets; support of animal sanctuaries; and protection of the environment for all ani …

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Philanthropic individuals looking to make a difference by coming together to plan Special Events and Fundraisers for Children battling cancer in the Tampa Bay area.

This group is for all who live in Hillsborough County Florida and have interest in Volunteering to be a voice for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. We need everyday people, from all walks of life, to monitor a child's case while he/she is in foster or in relative care. A Guardian ad Litem will: *attend training *select a child's case *visit the child once each month *record observations *advocate for the child (if necessary) and *attend the …

Want to become part of a growing movement to use fashion for charity? Fashionable Causes is a start-up non-profit organization with a mission to use fashion to bring positive change to the world.  We collaborate with models, designers, photographers, make up artists, photo retouchers, event planners, fashionistas, bloggers, and volunteers who want to pitch in and help anyway they can.  This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in your community in a fun and fashionable way. At our meetups …

“This is a group for anyone interested in BUNCO!!" Join us to play this social dice game for WOMEN and SOME MEN! The Only obligation to join our group is that you bring your best giggle in order to laugh the night away. Don't know how to play - No problem, we will teach you!! Please feel free to invite your other meetup groups, friends, co-workers, church or fellow crafters to join us!!! We're a loving group of women and some men looking to increase our membership. Spread the word!!" Our Bunko …

Feeding America Tampa Bay is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 community service that relies mainly on private contributions and foundation grants. More than 97% of funds received go to mission fulfillment. Each dollar raised provides five meals to families in need. As a Food Bank, we gather donated food, transport it to our facility, sort the donations and then efficiently match it to those in need according to our network of over 600 charities that feed the hungry. These agencies are located throu …

This group is interested in service projects that put the person into the project. We meet weekly for a breakfast meeting (the bell rings at 7:30 and we promise to have you on your way at 8:30 sharp) but arrange our week-end service projects around our community. Quarterly, our Neighbor-to-neighbor project works to clean up yards in neighborhoods where even one abandoned or forclosed home will begin to take it's toll on the other homes. Annually, we host the Rotary River Challenge at Riverhills …

The ESC was formed to encourage social, cultural, educational, and charitable activities among its members, and to further relations between members and other organizations. Our goal is to create a tight knit support group for all the enlisted spouses and eligible members at MacDill AFB. We spend our time volunteering, fundraising, and attending social functions. We meet on the Third Thursday of every month at 5 pm for our business meeting and pot luck/social hour. The meeting is located at the …

The Tampa Rotaract Club is a community based organization (not affiliated with a university) for young professionals. We are extremely active in the community, from volunteering at the Lowry Park Zoo, to harvesting vegetables at Sweetwater Organic Farms, to renovating a camp for special needs children. Check out our Facebook page to see pictures of past events and get to know our members: www.facebook.com/TampaRotaractClub More than just at a local level, we partner with other Rotaract Clubs fro …