It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. While open and welcoming, today's budding developer community is up to 91% male. There isn't a comfortable place where women can learn at their own pace and not be afraid to ask "stupid questions." Branching out from the successful Girl Develop It program in NYC, our goal is to build a series of web development classes for the Columbus, Ohio community that focuses on creating a comfortable, low-pres …

Leatherlips Yacht Club is an 85 year old sailing club located across the water from the Columbus Zoo. Leatherlips offers sailing classes for youth and adults. Leatherlips also offers great kayaking water and member storage for sail boats, kayaks and canoes. Leatherlips is community service oriented, holding fundraisers and community service events promoting water sports, family togetherness, pot lucks, neighborhood get togethers, and celebrations. Leatherlips Learn to sail program is a not for p …

Excited about Windows Phone & Windows 8? How about the new Modern UI design language? Well, we are .. and there is plenty of company! The Windows Developer User Group has been established to nurture knowledge base and collaboration among Windows Phone & Windows 8 application developers & enthusiasts. While we are primarily based in Columbus OH, developers from all around Ohio, neighboring states and just about anybody who has interest in the Microsoft ecosystem, is most welcome. With all that’s …

Visit our website. Watch our new video! MovNat Paleo Columbus takes a new approach to fitness that blends a variety of movements with Paleo nutritional strategies. Inspired by MovNat principles (www.movnat.com) and integrated into a indoor/outdoor fitness & strength program, you will lift, carry, push, pull, press, jump, crawl, balance, throw, catch, walk/run. Our membership draws from those who want build on what they currently do, newbies, the Crossfit and Paleo crowd as well as those at the h …

Successful Single Moms, LLC was founded January, 2012 by Keitiaunna Howard, MS.   It is a non-profit organization that was created to provide programming, resources and support to Single Moms in Columbus, Ohio.  From recipe swaps and car repair to makeup application and tips that will help children become even more successful in school...you name it, we’ve got it!  We also offer monthly get-togethers (C.O.F.F.E.E. Hour, Tool Time Teleconference) and Mom’s Night Out events. Successful Single Moms …

Train with Team Challenge! CCFA's endurance training and fundraising program is the perfect way to improve your fitness while making a difference. if you are a novice, you will do what you never thought possible. If you are an experienced runner or walker, you will reach a new personal best! Get personalized training to reach your goals! -15 weeks of custon training by our professional coach around the city of Columbus. -Resources, clinics, and helpful tips on nutrition, injury prevention, and m …

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Obesity has reached epidemic proportions. Everywhere you turn there seems to be a new miracle weight loss system, pill or program and yet we Americans are still packing on the pounds. My name is Jason and I created this group as a way to help people loose weight and develop a healthy lifestyle. I'm not presenting any new revolutionary plans nor am I selling anything. I just have a passion for helping people reach their fitness goals and develop a healthy lifestyle. My philosophy is really quite …

The Columbus Ski Club is a non-profit organization founded in 1958. Originally organized for ski enthusiasts, the Club has grown beyond that single mission, providing its members not only quality ski programs, but year round social and sport activities. Today, the Ski Club is one of the largest in the country with over 1,300 members including a wide variety of ages, occupations, and interests. This diverse mix offers each member plenty of opportunities to meet new people and share new experience …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and,  in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with just …

We've started this group to connect those BEings interested in the Access Consciousness ideology, desire to be informed of Bars Classes, Gifting & Receiving Shares and other Consciousness expanding events and opportunities. No one is broken and we all have lots of "programs" that limit us from being all that we can be - the infinite True Self of our infinite Self's. This group is for people who are reaching towards their easier, joy-filled life of exuberant expression and abundance. We know ther …

Purpose – To create, develop and strengthen a filmmaking community within the Columbus, OH area. This is a platform, which gives filmmakers and actors the access to practice their craft by working on short projects together. The group will focus on three key areas, collaboration, education and production. With collaboration the group seeks to foster networking among its members, contributing to one another’s projects and providing mentorship when needed. With education the group seeks to conduct …

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The goal of the meetup is to teach Big Data ideas and concepts.  The format is hands-on so a laptop with 64-bit OS is required.  Every week we have labs with members coding and using Big Data technologies.  Since the big data arena is a somewhat new area of research, there are many new technologies and approaches to explore. Requirements: -  A laptop with 64-bit OS able to run virtual box -  Working knowledge of programming concepts and database theory is helpful. - Strong interest in expanding …

Running and triathlons are fantastic for becoming fit and strong. We want to help runners/triathletes become even stronger, reach further, excel in your running & competing by complementing it with safe, smart, strategic use of complementary fitness disciplines, including, but not limited to: lifting of weights, kettlebells, stretching, resistance training, TRX, MovNat and more. We use all types of techniques and fitness disciplines to help you get even stronger, even if you have minor sports in …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning what hypnosis is, and how to use it to promote health and positive change in your life. Meetup members will learn from a certified hypnotist how hypnosis works and be given the opportunity to experience hypnosis in a group setting. Members will also be given instruction on how to use self hypnosis to promote well-being, achieve goals, and change negative habits. We will also explore other hypnosis-related change methods such as NLP and EFT (Neuro …

Columbus Outdoor Pursuits is a volunteer-based, participatory organization created to provide opportunities and education for outdoor recreation and activities and thereby aid in acquisition of a greater knowledge and appreciation of the out-of-doors. We: • Provide outdoor recreation education to the public, including safety and technique • Organize and lead outdoor trips • Train our own outdoor leaders • Purchase and maintain a limited amount of equipment for use in our programs and activities …

This group is for those who are actively working in the music business in Columbus and beyond. We strive to create a collaborative culture in all aspects of the music business, from performing, booking, and recording, to business planning and beyond. Those who are in the early stages of their careers are also invited to network with industry veterans. Periodic programming will be planned to give members a chance to meet and learn from each other.

This is a mixer group focusing on Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), and Avaya and Lync IP phone products, and possibly Asterisk and Freeswitch, with the goal of bringing together business owners with engineers. If you are interested in having an exciting new VOIP system in your office, or would like to help others achieve that with your own knowledge, you are encouraged to join. IP phones can provide many features. I worked on legacy phones and networks for a decade, did a few years …

This is a group interested in learning what God is doing around the world. Sponsored by Orphan World Relief, this group will serve as a gathering spot to learn about how lives are being impacted by missionaries, programs and projects and local events to support God's global work. Missionaries coming into Columbus will have an opportunity to share what they're doing and allow you to learn about different parts of the world.