Mississippi is one of only two states (the other is West Virginia) which lacks non-medical vaccine exemptions. Please join our efforts to add philosophical and religious exemptions to our vaccine laws. Parents in 48 other states have the right to opt out of any and all vaccines, and Mississippi parents deserve the same rights! This organization is not anti-vaccination. Our main goal is to support informed consent and individualized preventative care for children. We are in cooperation wit …

The Zachary Artists Guild (ZAG) is a non-profit organization created in 2011 to further the creative efforts of its members and to spread knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts by displaying members art works, giving art demonstrations, sponsoring workshops, and fostering interaction with other area artists and the community. We hold monthly meetings to discuss professional development and network. We hope to expand to have potlucks, parties and other such activities. Our focus is on fun, …

"Capital Area Atheists and Agnostics, Inc. is a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing a sense of community and a support network for atheists and agnostics and improving the public opinion of atheists and agnostics through education and community service. We promote reason over superstition and advocate for the absolute separation of church and state."   Questioning your faith? Atheist? Agnostic? Don't like labels? Come to a meeting.  We will be happy to try and answer any questions you …

This is a group for vegans and vegetarians in the south. Compassionate living isn't always easy, and an alternative lifestyle can leave you feeling like the odd man out. This is a group meant to bring like-minded individuals together for activities like veggie potlucks, shelter dog volunteer day, recipe swap night, and simply meeting up with other healthy, compassionate members of the community. Anyone interested in vegan or vegetarian living is welcome, whether you're a lifelong vegan or just f …

This is an interactive writing group designed to provide a source of information , motivation, and opportunity for writers to sharpen their writing skills. Member-driven workshops and contests at bi-weekly meetings are designed to give you that edge and motivate you to meet schedules, share writing problems, find solutions, and get encouragement and support from like-minded individuals. Once you have sat down and written your project, and it has been corrected and edited, the real work begins. T …

This group is meant to organize a strong community of tech entrepreneurs, coders, and all others interested in getting involved with starting, working for, or learning about technology and startups in the Jackson Area.

We hope to have Meetups every month or two.  Until we find a studio where we can meet, our Meetups will primarily be outdoors.  Our goal is to create opportunities for artists to collaborate and improve their work. Donations of $20 per year are requested to help defray the $15-$19/month that organizer pays to Meetup in order to keep the group active.