If you want to learn Arabic, or already know how to speak and would like to meet with others who love the language and culture, this is the group for you. We are a group of diverse speakers and learners who come together to share our experiences and knowledge of the Arabic language and culture. Our weekly Reading and Discussion Group focuses on developing reading and comprehension skills, acquiring new vocabulary and encourages members to participate at their level. We also have a weekly Convers …

Welcome Non-Native Pittsburghers and returning natives! This group was initially organized by Kellie Gormly, a Texas transplant, and was transferred to Katherine O. in March 2010, and as of May 2012, I have been asked to organize. Pittsburgh may have a lot to offer, but it’s more fun to do it with other people.  You can be single or married, non-native or even a native who has moved away and come back to join this group.  Our typical member is mid twenty-something to forty-something, with a spri …

TechShop is a playground for creativity. Part fabrication and prototyping studio, part hackerspace and part learning center, TechShop provides access to over $1 million worth of professional equipment and software. We offer comprehensive instruction and expert staff to ensure you have a safe, meaningful and rewarding experience. Most importantly, at TechShop you can explore the world of making in a collaborative and creative environment.

This group is for a much needed opportunity for young(20-30s) entrepreneurs, innovators, free thinkers, visionaries, and the like to find each other, connect, and get together to support each others visions, network, help each other, socialize, and just hang out. Maybe your passion is the environment, medicine, technology, social media, the arts, business, or maybe its spirituality and human potential. Whatever it is we can do so much more by supporting each other and helping each other out. If …

Welcome to the Pittsburgh Autism/Asperger’s Discussion Group and Social Meetup! This support group is a Discussion Group and Social Outings Group for adults eighteen and older who are on the autism spectrum and live in or near the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area. This group is sponsored by the Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD). You can visit ABOARD's web site at: http://www.aboard.org About The Discussion Group: The Discussion Group is a social group for adults on the aut …

We are the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association. We're a group of singles who like to golf. We'll get together and golf/socialize around the Pittsburgharea. We are part of The American Singles Golf Association (www.SinglesGolf.com/Pittsburgh) -a group of chapters throughout the United States and Canada composed of real people you meet face-to-face and, of course, play golf with. Chapters hold general membership meetings once each month and play golf as a group as often as …

WINC – Connecting AMBU Women is a voluntary, social organization that provides a welcoming and supportive environment to all Chevron employees and their spouses/partners. Our group is designed to help develop fellowship and acquaintance through lots of fun social events and community involvement.  It aims to create and maintain a social and supportive group that fosters hospitality and fellowship through social events and community involvement. Membership is limited to Chevron employees and thei …

Friends, we will be transitioning to a facebook group page, as we find that to be a much better way of communicating and keeping in touch.  This is a public link so even if you are not on facebook you can access it and see the upcoming meeting dates.  Please check out the new facebook page at: www.facebook.com/pittsburg.self.inquiry Please note that PSI is NOT a meeting for the debate of philosophical ideas.  The purpose of the meetings is individual self-inquiry, supported by the questioning …

Thanks for your interest in our group. Pittsburgh Open Minded Christians is a group of individuals who value the life-example and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. We welcome everyone who wishes to learn about the journey we are taking. The group is open and affirming, that means that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals are not only welcome but embraced. There is way too much hatred and bigotry in the world for we Christians to tolerate it in our congregations. I am an ordained m …

Share ideas and knowledge about organic gardening. Share plant cuttings, seeds and seedlings. Visit public gardens and attend gardening events.

Welcome to Ask-an-Aspie! This support group is for parents, educators, therapists, and other support providers who care for and work with people on the autism spectrum, in or near the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area. This group is sponsored by ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA. You can visit their web site at: http://autism-support.org About This Support Group: This support group is run and facilitated by and Caitlin Freeman and Phil Garrow, two adults on the autism spectrum.  This group is an exten …

My phone number is 804-338-2663--call or text any time for any reason. What is this? A group, bound by an evolving set of rules, whose members attempt communication. Participants are in group to have fun, grow interpersonally, and earn self-knowledge from each other. We're here to make familiars out of unfamiliars, and to evolve our speaking, listening, and leadership skills. This group is special; the defining rule is: Participants do not talk about things outside the room. So what do we talk …

Welcome to the Pittsburgh Flag-Football Club! Our goal is to create a fun, social environment for football enthusiasts or men & women just looking to stay active. You can participate in the following: 9-week leagues with scheduled opponents each week, all equipment provided, standings, and a playoff tournament One-day tournaments Pickup nights where players can come out each week and get in a few games without the commitment of a full league College and professional watch parties, and more Fee …

This is an IBM sponsored Big Data meetup group.  Geared towards developers, data scientists and all Big Data enthusiasts, our meetups provide an opportunity to work hands on with the solutions and tools in our Big Data platform. Our Meetups typically include a 45-60 min (max) presentation that serves as an introduction and overview for a specific Big Data technology.  It is followed by ~3 hours to collaborate with fellow developers and apply your Big Data skills.  We provide a cloud environment …

The Pittsburgh Business Intelligence Group is the only regional group focused on providing opportunities for individuals in the Business Intelligence / Data Warehousing industry to meet, network, and learn about strategies, best practices, and tools. This group is technology agnostic. It is open to professionals having experience with any relevant technologies (Business Objects, Microsoft, Cognos, Birst, QlikView, SAS, SPSS, MicroStrategy, Teradata, etc.) Topics of discussion include BI tools, …

Do you like to make something out of nothing? Do you like using things that others would throw in the recycle bin? Then join me for Ecocrafting Pittsburgh. We will meet together in the wonderful space made available for us by Pittsburgh Creative Reuse, with plenty of inspiring supplies nearby. So join us and think outside of the box. Better still bring the box and we will make something new and cool for your house, your garden, a toy, a wearable ...

Living a stress-free and meaningful life has never been closer to your fingertips. Meditation is a method to acquaint our mind with causes of happiness. Learn meditation in the company of good friends. See for yourself how Buddhism and meditation can improve quality of life. Kalpa Bhadra Kadampa Buddhist Center was recently established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union. This tradition is an international Mahayana Buddhist …

Offered in cooperation with DevHousePgh and our many sponsors, The Dev Experience is for Developers, Designers and Project Leads who want to: *learn and share information on new technologies *enjoy free giveaways and sneak-peaks *earn points towards awards and recognition *join practice sessions in an open-source environment creating applications for charity *receive guidance and assistance with entrepreneurial ideas.