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Aim High Toastmasters
We are a local Toastmaster's club affiliated with Toastmasters International. We are a non-profit service organization under the 501(c) US tax code. We offer communicatons and leadership growth to our participating members.

Arboretum Toastmasters
Toastmasters leads the movement devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide reality

Arthur Storer Toastmaster's Club

Austin Area Homeschoolers
Austin Area Homeschoolers is a network of families who homeschool or are exploring the possibility. We are an inclusive group composed of individuals who are willing to share their homeschooling experiences.

Austin Celtic Association
A non-profit organization established to celebrate and promote Celtic culture through music, dance, language, sports, history, and the arts in Central Texas. Since 1997, we have helped share the Celtic Culture with Austin and Central Texas.

Austin Downtown Lions
Oldest continuously operating club in the world's largest service organization. Since 1916, offering the opportunity to give something back to your community. Our programs continually change to meet new needs, but our mission remains, "We Serve

Austin History Center Association
Dedicated to the support of the Austin History Center, our community's research repository housing one million items of current and historical interest.

Austin Newcomers Club
A not-for-profit group consisting mostly of women new to the Austin area who enjoy meeting one another and participating in activities with others new to Austin.

Austin Organic Gardeners
Sharing information about successfully raising vegetables and ornamentals (trees, shrubs, flowers, and groundcovers) without using harsh fertilizers that harm the soil and toxic pesticides that disturb the ecological balance.

Austin Seminole Club
An officially-sanctioned club of the Alumni Association of Florida State University. The club allows members a way to strengthen ties with the University, socialize with other graduates, students, former students and friends.

AustinHigh.org
Online community for alumni and students of Stephen F. Austin High School. Reunion information, personal news, and discussions about life in Austin and beyond.

Barton Springs Toastmasters
The number one fear in America is speaking in front of a group. Master the fear and develop great skills!

Bisexual Network of Austin
To promotes the understanding and acceptance of bisexuality as a sexual orientation and identity. We seek to provide a safe and confidential place for all people to explore bisexuality through our social and educational programs and publications.

The Central TexasTransgender Society
Provided as a resource to the transgender community in the Central Texas area.

Community Action Network
Our mission is to engage the community in a planning process that optimizes public, private, and individual assets and actions to achieve sustainable solutions to health, human and social issues.

Exchange Park Toastmasters Club
A chapter of an international organization (www.toastmasters.com) who teach the art of public speaking and running meetings.

Hill Country Nudists
A family-oriented nudist club which serves Austin and surrounding areas. Typical club activities include theme parties held at members' homes, trips to nearby nudist resorts and frequent visits to nearby Hippie Hollow.

International Good Neighbor Council of Austin
IGNC-CIBV (International Good Neighbor Council / Consejo Internacional de Buena Vecindad) is a non-profit organization founded in 1954. The objective of the association is to promote the principle of good neighbors and friendship.

Lonestar Mensa
An international society that has one - and only one - unique qualification for membership: you must score in the top 2% of the population on a standardized IQ test.

Mahomet Cemetery Association
To preserve and maintain the 150 year old community cemetery. Our goal here is to share information on the individuals buried in the cemetery. Some of the tombstones may be the only birth and death records available for some of these individuals.

Military Officers Association of America - Austin
An independent, nonprofit organization, MOAA is operated exclusively to benefit members of the uniformed services active duty, former and retired, National Guard and Reserve and their families and survivors.

Military Order of the World Wars - Austin
The Military Order of the World Wars was founded in 1919. We are made up mostly of World War II veterans. They provide leadership conferences and scholarships for junior ROTC and support patriotic events.

MOMS Club of Pflugerville
MOMS Club of Pflugerville is a non-profit organization dedicated to moms offering moms support. The MOMS Club is an easy way to meet other moms, and a wonderful way for our children to meet other children, and for both to make friends.

MOMS Club of Round Rock-NE
MOMS Club of Round Rock-NE is a group for at home mothers in the NE Round Rock area. We plan park days, craft days, playgroups, moms night out, and many activities to attend with your children during the day.

Native Plant Society of Texas - Austin Chapter
Promotes the conservation, research and utilization of the native plants and plant habitats of Texas, through education, outreach and example.

No Kidding! - Austin Chapter
A social club for couples and singles who do not have children, and who consider themselves childfree or childless by choice or by chance

North Texas Exes - Austin Chapter
Alumni organization of the University of North Texas serving Austin and surrounding areas. The goal of the Austin Exes is to develop fellowship and support UNT and the community through academic and athletic endeavors.

Old West Austin Historic District
The Old West Austin Historic District, (National Register) is located in Central Austin, from about 35th Street to 12th Street / Mopac to Lamar Blvd.

Proud Dragon Parents
Our mission is to create a post-graduation, chemical-free, safe environment for graduating seniors and their guests.

Reagan Class of 73 Reunion
We are the John H. Reagan class of 1973. After our 30th reunion, we've been making this site available for our classmates to stay in touch with each other.

Rotary Club of East Austin
Providing humanitarian service, encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations, and building good will and peace in the world.

Rotary Club of West Austin
Providing humanitarian service, encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations, and building good will and peace in the world.

Save Texas Cemeteries, Inc.
Save Texas Cemeteries' mission is to promote the preservation of historic cemeteries and burial grounds throughout Texas by public education and historic research in order to preserve our rich, multi-cultural heritage.

South Austin Community Gardens
A group of gardeners from diverse backgrounds who share the common philosophy of organic gardening.

South Austin Culture Club
Dedicated to promoting and preserving the unique lifestyle and culture of South Austin. It serves as an informal locus for individuals, neighborhood associations, and organizations that embody and support these qualities for all who live and visit here.

Sunshine Community Gardens
Brings together 250 organic gardeners in the heart of Austin Texas. We work in coordination with the Sustainable Food Center and the School for the Blind.

Travis County Master Gardener Association
Travis County Master Gardeners Association, is not a garden club, but a service organization of certified master gardeners - trained volunteers who give their time in the community to help others garden well and joyfully in Central Texas.

Tree Folks
TreeFolks grows the urban forest of Central Texas through tree planting, education and community partnerships.

Tulsa Central
Alumni of Tulsa (OK) Central High School, class of 1943. Tulsa Central was the second largest High School in the nation in 1937-38 with an enrollment of 5,169.

W.H. Passon Historical Society, Inc.
The W.H. Passon Society focusses on local African American history, and meets monthly on the 1st Saturday at the Southgate-Lewis House on East 12th Street.

Recreational and Hobby

American Sewing Guild - Austin Chapter
We are the chartered chapter of the American Sewing Guild.

Austin Area Quilt Guild
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in quilting; no actual quilting experience is necessary.

Austin Ballroom Dancers
Partners not necessary. Social group meeting together to improve dancing skills. All ages welcome to enjoy ballroom dancing.

Austin Bead Society
To promote education and research regarding beads and bead-related subjects, and to provide support to bead collectors, designers, and enthusiasts.

Austin Bonsai Society
A non-profit organization which exists to help in providing guidance and education for individuals in their desire to learn and expand their knowledge and skill in the arts of bonsai.

Austin Butterfly Forum
To promote butterfly study, conservation and enjoyment, and to promote butterfly gardening

Austin Cycling Association
ACA provides many scheduled bicycle rides, usually free of charge almost every weekend and they are open to everyone, even non-members. Free downloadable maps are now offered for members only. Everyone is welcome at our monthly meeting at LCRA.

Austin Go Club
The Austin Go Club is dedicated to the enjoyment of the game of Go, also known as Wei-qi or Baduk. More than a game, Go is a philosophy and a way of life.

Austin Scale Modelers Society
The Austin Scale Modeler's Society "ASMS" is a chartered member of IPMS/USA, an organization of scale model makers. We hold monthly meetings and host an annual model show and contest.

Austin Skiers
To promote and encourage individual and group interest in the sport of snow skiing, through the sponsorship of a variety of trips.

Austin Stitchery Guild
With a membership in excess of 200, Guild members' interests encompass many areas of embroidery, including needlepoint, counted cross stitch, blackwork, quilting, applique, and more.

The Austin Texas Stamp Club
Founded in 1938. Since then, many with interest in philately, from novices to more experienced collectors of all ages, have gathered to learn about our hobby, trade stamps and to participate in many activites the club offers.

AustNtrak Model Railroad Club
AustNtrak is an N-scale model railroading club in Austin,

Bailey Wrestling Club
Wrestling club for youths competing with other clubs affiliated with the AAWA (Austin Amateur Wrestling Association) and the TAWA-USA (Texas Amateur Wrestling Association - USA National Wrestling Association).

Capital City Cage Bird Club

Capital City Scribes
A non profit organization dedicated to the purpose of sharing in the appreciation of and the education in the art of calligraphy, fostering both community and personal growth through the art of beautiful writing.

Capital City Thunderbirds
A chapter of the VTCI, this is a group of enthusiasts of the Ford Thunderbird and other Ford, Lincoln and Mercury products.

Capitol City Model A Ford Club
A Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America, a national historical society dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Model A Ford automobile as manufactured from 1928 through 1931.

Central Texas Classic Chevy Club
Dedicated to the restoration and preservation of 1955, 1956 & 1957 Chevrolets.

Central Texas Region AACA
Central Texas Region - Antique Automobile Club of America (CTRAACA) is the chartered club for the Austin and Central Texas Region. We share a common interest in antique, classic, and vintage automobiles. We share our knowledge, expertise, and friendship.

El Amistad Club of Round Rock
A nonprofit community service organization established in 1968. Its purpose is to raise funds for scholarships to deserving students in the Round Rock and surrounding area.

The Fandom Association of Central Texas
Interests are in the areas of science fiction, and fantasy. FACT supports the cause of literacy through the appreciation of speculative fiction.

Hays Caldwell Amateur Radio Club

Holy Hogs
An Austin, Texas based Christian motorcycle riding group

The Lone Star Model A Ford Club
Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America, a national historical society dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Model A Ford automobile as manufactured from 1928 through 1931.

Mayfair Dance Club
Social organization that hosts a formal dance about three times a year. It is a non-profit organization with just enough dues to cover the three events.

Motorcycle Special Events Team - Texas
We use motorcycles and ham radio to provide communications for non-profit events like the Outlaw 100 Bike Trail, MS-150, Ride for the Roses, Capital 10K Fun Run, Motorola Marathon.

Mustang Owners Club of Austin
The Mustang Owners Club of Austin engage in numerous activities throughout the year. We swap information and parts, assist both buyers and sellers, socialize and take driving tours, and enjoy workshops and seminars.

Paperweight Collectors Association of Texas
Fosters interest in the art of the paperweight and related glass art works, to share knowledge with other interested people, and to provide a forum for fellowship with other paperweight collectors and dealers.

POINTers In Person Chapter #10
A group interested in Italian Genealogical Research. Need not be Italian or a member of POINT (Pursuing Our Italian Names Together) to attend meetings or potluck luncheons.

Round Rock Model Boat Club
We are a club that supports gas powered, glow powered, and electric model boats.

Texas Bamboo Society
Provides information on the identification, propagation, use, culture and appreciation of bamboos

Texas Juggling Society
Devoted to the practice, study, and continued appreciation of any art form dealing with the manipulation of an object or series of objects.

Texas Model A Ford Club
Formed to serve as a medium of exchange of ideas, information and be a liaison between the member clubs and the Texas Model A Ford Club.

Williamson County Amateur Radio Club
Anyone interested in Amateur Radio is welcome to join our club. We provide forums for like-minded individuals to share their love of Ham Radio and their desire to share or explore it, both with other club members and with the public.

Williamson County Area Beekeepers Association
Promotes the art and science of beekeeping through club meetings, programs, mentors, and youth scholarships.

Educational and Scientific

Amateur Radio Club
An active club on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin.

ARES Mutual Assistance Teams
ARESMAT, Amateur Radio Emergency Service Mutual Aid Teams: When normal radio communications fail or become overloaded with traffic due to a disaster, Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) can help. If the local ARES group is overloaded ARESMAT teams come to help.

Austin Area Rocketry Group
A family-oriented rocketry club of parents, children, educators, and others who are interested in model rocketry. AARG is the local section of the National Association of Rocketry.

Austin Astronomical Society
A club for people who are interested in any aspect of astronomy or the space sciences. We provide a forum for like-minded individuals to share their love of the sky and their desire to explore it, both with other club members and with the public.

Austin Genealogical Society
To collect, publish and deposit in libraries and archives Texas genealogical and historical materials, and to educate members in the use of these reference materials in preparing and publishing genealogical material and family lineages.

Austin Paleontological Society
A non-profit with activities including fossil identification, lectures, and field trips.

Capital Area Central Texas Unix Society

Central Texas Amiga Computing Society
A group of die-hard, gregarious Amiga enthusiasts with a wide variety of computing interests, including Internet, Games, Desktop Publishing and Word Processing, Graphics... all the usual stuff that gets Amiga fanatics buzzing.

Central Texas Paleontological Society
The CTPS is a scientific, non-profit organization devoted to the study of fossils. Activities include monthly meetings, frequent field trips, an annual fossil show, etc.

Central Texas PC Users Group
Largest group of PC afficionados in the Austin area. We have an active roster in excess of 400 hardy souls with eclectic interests running the gamut from DOS to Linux to Windows, from word processors to multimedia, from genealogy to Visual Basic.

Foodways Group of Austin
Foodways Group of Austin meets monthly to explore the anthropology of different cultures and their foods. The term foodways refers to the culinary practices of a people and region, past and present--eating habits, traditions, plants, and utensils.

Institute of Noetic Sciences - Austin
Open to local members and friends of IONS, an international research and educational organization that seeks to integrate science and spirituality.

The Robot Group
A small group of artists and engineers who shared a common vision: utilizing technology to provide and explore new mediums for art.

XML-Austin Users Group
Local discussion group for those interested in XML technology.

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