Transforming ugly, inner city public schools yards into works of art is what we are about. These landscape murals will help student attendance and brighten the inner city neighborhoods. They also promote a more positive setting for learning. And the…

“ I'm interested in meeting up with other moms and children in my area! These are the best days and times for us... Mondays Thursdays Fridays Anytime between 10am and 4pm We live in Clifton, NJ ”

“ Looking to ahve fun and meet new people. Live in CT ”

“ Just started a new magazine for gay and lesbian artists; hoping to meet GLBT artists of all genres who are interested in reading, participating or volunteering. Also: Married mother of 4 children, 2 stepchildren. Hope to meet other GLBT parents. ”

“ Would love to meet people who are as crazy as me ”

“ Because I am single, attractive, progressive NYer ”

“ I work for www.OpenAd.net, its an online resource made for creative advertisers & graphic designers looking for freelance work! Its an online marketplace thats been called the "Ebay of Ideas." We just opened a NYC office, Join! You'll love it :) ”

“ Hi! I'm a writer. My first novel was published this year, and my second one is supposed to be finished this month. Eek! ”

“ Hi I am a single mother of a two year old who is trying to figure out how to be an artist and to be able to afford feed my daughter organic food at the same time. I'm glad you guys are here. ”

“ Hello...My name is Alexandra and I had a beautiful baby girl 11 months ago. I suffered with PPD for 5 months before seeking help. I'm currently in therapy and doing better. I would like to meet other moms with similar situations to share and help. ”

“ Hi my name is Jessica. We live in Bayside. I just had my first child on Jan. 18, 2007. I would love to meet other new moms with babies close to my daughter's age. ”

“ Hi guys... My name is Naomi. I am an art history grad student with a background in sculpture and photography. I am also a mathematician. I love the interplay of disciplines. My daughter is 15 mos and is branching into the artistic realm as well! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just moved to NY and I'd like to meet people with similar interests. ”

“ Hi! I am an artist and mom to 2 amazing kids (ages 6 and 4) I have worked professionally as a silversmith/jewelry designer and graphic designer. Currently I am sculpting and playing around with macro photography. Hope to meet some other cool folks. ”

“ Likes: My son, cooking, gardening, writing, reading, photography, soccer, hiking, traveling, loafing Dislikes: Work, debt ”

“ Hi, I'm Kristin...mom to Finneus Cole and a graphic artist by trade. He's is a year old now (whoohoo!) and thought that meeting new moms and babies would be a great way for us to make new friends in a new neighborhood to us. ”

“ Hi Everyone ”

“ Hi There, I am Sally-Anne and I moved to CT from the UK in July 2007. I have a baby son called Gabriel and I paint in the precious 2 hours everyday when both he and my four dogs visit the land of nod! I also write scripts and articles. ”

“ Hi, My name is Dr. Dipti Patel. I am in the Wellness Industry, specializing in Enzyme replacement Nutrition. I am interested in meeting like minded individuals to network with. ”

“ Hi, I'm hoping to meet others who are environmental professionals or have a passion for the environment. I have a B.A. in environmental studies but havent found NYC to be very green. ”

“ IT IS A GREAT WAY TO MET OTHER PEOPLE. KARIN ”

“ Hi.My name is Niamh a 26 year old new mother living in Queens adjusting to motherhood and being a stay at home mum.Iam looking for other women who feal like getting out of the house!!! ”

“ Hi, I'm Susan, 38, and I have 2 kids, ages 3 and 4. I am the owner of a daycare. My interests include dining out, dancing, reading, music, chatting with friends and meeting new ones. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i would love to meet other like minded parents that aren't so mainstream. I would love to have playdates in an atmosphere of open minds and creative people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Idon't drive alot. ”

“ I would definitely love to be apart of this group because I am totally in to antiques. I am digging the new stuff that is out today but you can't go wrong with vintage and history! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet other parents who are quirky, fun, and a bit left of center, like myself. I'm tired of trying to fit in w/the snooty, uptight "soccer moms" around here (not that I have anything against soccer :-) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i have 2 kids who should learn there is no such thing as a normal family. ”

“ Just want to get to know people with kids who aren't horribly judgemental, boring and inconsiderate. Apparently going to gymboree in a band shirt is a crime to other mothers. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet people that have babies who can relate and talk about the same things that are happening in their life! ”

“ Parent of 10 year old boy in Union County NJ. (I'm disappointed that meetup has become a paid service, but if anyone wants to meet without going through this system, let's get in touch. tenderfootzine@gmail.com) ”

“ I'm a single father with three children in Manhattan. Art is a big part of my life, and the kids are growing up in museums and galleries--enthusiastically at times, grudgingly at others. I have great friends, yet too few with children. ”