We are a laid back group of diverse people who enjoy hiking with others while exploring trails in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A sense of humor is a must and we are very much a social hiking group. Our group focuses on camaraderie, safety while having good times out on the trail, and leading an active lifestyle. We enjoy Mother Nature's diversity as well as our own, so get your rear in gear and come on out and join us for a hike! Why We Hike - To have good times, make frie …

The Washington DC LGBT Ballroom, Latin, Swing & C/W DanceMeetup is the Meetup group for Lambda DanceSPORT DC (http://www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org) which supports the art and sport of partnership dancing of all styles for same-gender couples and LGBT-friendly mixed-gender couples in the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area. Lambda DanceSPORT DC (http://www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org) is an affilliate of the LGBT DC Sports Connection, Team DC (http://www.TeamDC.org). DanceSport in C/W, Ballroom & Lat …

Welcome to the Cultural Activity Group (created in 2003) for single professionals in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area who enjoy Culture and Social Events and are looking for mutual enrichment and other congenial ways to pass the time, enrich the soul, and make new friends in a friendly group environment. Military, Government and Law Enforcement welcomed!! This group falls into the category of: Social/Friendship Group/Cultural Interest Group *** EVENT EMAIL IS FREE *** WE ARE NOT A PRIVATE CL …

Welcome to Montgomery County Chick Lit's... Chick Lit's ~ Fun Fab Females Book & Social Club is open to all adult women in Mo Co.  If you're a fun loving gal who wants to connect with like minded ladies, this is the group for you! Chick Lit's is for local Mo Co women who'd like to expand their social circle, build friendships & enjoy fun activities in the process. Together we'll enjoy a variety of activities (Dining out, brunch, movies, book club discussions, wine tasting, shopping or day trips, …

SPARK is a group of people committed to the well being of the single-parent family. Membership is open to all single parents with children under age eighteen. Most of our members are in Montgomery County, however, we serve the entire greater Washington, DC area with members throughout Maryland, Virginia, and DC. We are building a community where single parents can share the knowledge and provide the mutual support needed to experience a rewarding life for ourselves while raising our children to …

Inspired by Tony of ZenHiking. We are starting a new Washington DC meetup that combines several spiritual disciplines such as Meditation, Yoga, TUMMO Reiki, Chi Gong(Qigong) and Tai Chi with all other fun outdoor activities like Hiking, Cycling, Canoeing, Wine Tasting, Camping, Golf and Tennis. Why? The answer is simple. Meditation is best combined with outdoor activities. What could be more fun and more spiritual than doing meditation before or after a day of exciting activities such as Yoga, T …

This is a group for those interested in supporting world peace by taking part in monthly activities at various national monuments and or other prominent venues in the metro DC area. We are committed to send to the universe, love, joy and peace via meditation and or prayerful silence for 30mins as a group each month on the fourth (4th) weekend of each month. This month's meeting is on Sunday October 25th. Many of you joined us on the International Day of Peace, September 21, at the Jefferson Memo …

See our message board for information accessible to nonmembers here. The Mycological Association of Washington's meetup group (the "MAWDC Meetup group") is a group for people interested in wild mushroom collecting in and around Washington DC. This group is operated by members of the Mycological Association of Washington (“MAW”), a Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed and operated to support public education about mycological interests. See http://www.mawdc.org/.  In addition to wild …

We're an ALL-volunteer, non-profit, non-denominational group of spiritual singles from the Greater Washington, DC Area, with activities in Virginia, Maryland and DC. Please feel free to join us for spiritual, cultural, health, creative, musical, educational and social activities. Also, since we are an ALL-volunteer organization, we invite and encourage anyone to put on an event!  In fact, please do so - it's what makes our organization work! All ages, cultures and beliefs are welcome - and frien …

Have you always asked yourself: What is this thing called life? Why am I here? Where do we come from? Is this all there is, or is there more? When your loved ones die do you break your heart wondering: How is it that one day, my father, mother, brother, sister, child is here, the next, they are gone, and it is as if they never where here. What happens to them after life. And is this life truly worth living in the end?THE ESSENES HAVE THE ANSWER!!!Here, you will find answers to these questions an …

If you have an adventurous little dog who likes to get out and about, you have come to the right place!  The Small Dog Bark & Sniff Club is specifically for toy breed and small dogs under 20 lbs. who enjoy hanging out with dogs their own size.  We meet once a month for easy on-leash walks to explore neighborhoods and parks in Bethesda or upper northwest DC.  The walks will often include visits to coffee shops, pet stores and dining at dog friendly restaurants.  We also have occasional field trip …

Night Life, Professional Networking, Exercise and Fun, Dating and Relationships, Dance, Wine, Entrepreneur, Self-improvement, Personal growth, Social Networking, Meeting New People, Make New Friends, New In Town, Fun Times, Social, Friends, Dining Out, Singles, Women's Social, Self empowerment & exploration, Business Strategy and Networking, Sociedad, Social Networking, .Singles, After work Happy Hours, Social, Friends, New In Town, Happy Hours, Happy Hour ... Washington Adventures, Maryland, Vi …

DWCA is just what it sounds like – diverse women of that “certain age” – definitely over 40 but could be over 45, 50, 55 or whatever– who have real life problems/successes/challenges that they want to talk about and deal with in a supportive and nurturing group environment. As women we all face common issues, whatever our relationship status, race, religion, ethnicity, etc.  Many of us are facing transitions……going through (or contemplating) a change in relationship status, career, kids moving o …

Are you a fabulous female of color or a fabulous female that appreciates fabulous females of color who would like to be involved in fun activities, increasing your social circle and developing new friendship? If you answered ‘YES” then you have come to the right place.Brown Women of Montgomery County (BWMC) is a group for women of color primarily between the ages of mid 20's and above that are interested in creating lasting friendships, meeting positive and intelligent women of color who are als …

Hi! I've decided to start this group to build a community for moms and dads who live in and around the District, and specifically who rely on the metro or other public transport to attend meetups. The aim is for babies and toddlers (up to age 3) to meet and have fun, the parents to share tips and experiences, and hopefully build new friendships all round! The group is open to stay at home and part-time working parents in their 20s, 30s, and 40s as we all have something to offer! If you are curre …

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 …

This group is dedicated to organizing regular unique and fun activities, all taking place outdoors. Perhaps we'll go White Water Rafting, or a Scavenger Hunt, or Kickball, or taking a saiing excursion. We;ll even come up with some late night evening activities.

Italy is moving fast. The 5 Star Movement launched by Beppe Grillo provides food for thought on politics, economics, development, Europe and the environment. It has a big follow up, it moves spirits inside and outside Italy. By creating this group we want to create a virtual "square" where we can gather freely and exchange ideas about what went right and what went wrong in Italy, ways to cure the economy, to make it a sustainable source of jobs and stability for all generations. This is not a pl …

Woodhull has been hard at work to combat the prohibition of pleasure, the rollbacks on hard-won freedoms and protections and to advance an agenda that recognizes the wonderful diversity of sex, sexuality and our rights to make informed, consensual choices in our lives. As a leader in advocacy and activism for sexual freedom, rights and liberty, Woodhull is uniquely positioned to bring together allies and partners in these efforts.

Welcome to the NW Washington, DC chapter of the MOMS Club®! The MOMS Club® is an international nonprofit organization with 1,500+ chapters in seven countries and more than 75,000 members. We are the only international support group specifically for at-home mothers, and we’d like you to be a member, too! Almost all of our activities are during the day, when mothers-at-home need the most support, and children are always welcome at our activities. If you are a NW Washington, DC resident interested …

This is a group for anyone interested in discussing ideas, education and principles that have made America the greatest country on Earth! Join us in positive discussion and celebrating what makes America strong and ways to keep this the land of freedom, opportunity and achievement!

This is a group for anyone interested in environmental education entrepreneurship. Whether you consult on environmental education outreach, curriculum or policy, own an eco-tourism business, or are just getting started and would like to learn from others about how to make a living as an entrepreneur in environmental education--let's meet up to share ideas and learn from one another's experiences -- and even take a hike or other outdoor activity together on occasion! We'd like to nurture a feelin …

Let's get together for fun activities with our little ones born in 2012. We can do storytime in libraries and malls, walks and picnics in parks, play dates at home etc... Also events just for us mommies would be great!

This is a typical book club, discussion will be held at a Takoma Park cafe or restaurant (not at the library). We will discuss about 6 to 12 books a year rotating through a list of topics including Economics and Distribution, Environmental Politics. School Lunch Politics, Vegetarianism, Veganism and Animal Rights (as a political topic), Language Policy, Gun Control and citizen activism (and more). The hope is that we can support progressive authors, and learn what we need to learn to move forwar …

Northwest Xtreme Athletics ("NXA") organizes adult sports games, social and charity events, and other fun and recreational activities. NXA is a great way to stay active and meet new people. NXA is made up of mainly young, active professionals looking to get out and enjoy some friendly competition or exciting social events. Ages range from 21 to 60, with most of our participants in their 20's and 30's. People from all walks of life and professions are represented in the League, bound by the commo …

Welcome Welcome Welcome.  The Get Up, Move, and Explore (Gum_E) the DMV meetup was created for men and women to keep each other motivated as we strive to increase our physical activity. I love my couch and TV but sometimes I need to love them a little bit less. I want to create a group of friends that get out and explorer different events around the Washington DC area.  These events will focus more on us putting one foot in front of the other than being sit down events. We sit down enough at wor …

Trees for the Planet (TFP) creates learning programs and environments to allow individuals, student teams and communities to participate in hands-on ecosystem restoration, on-going maintenance, and education. We are building networks and teams of neighborhood people (students, parents and all interested) who want to learn about and engage in actual eco-system restoration where they live. We plant trees and remove invasive species on property in our neighborhoods. Our work is in consort with the …

This is a secular group for parents and young children in the DC Metropolitan Area embarking on a preschool/homeschooling journey. This is intended to function as a co-op, with regular meetings to supplement home education. Meet-ups will include field trips, play dates, and family activities throughout the DC Metro Area. Many -if not most- meet-ups will be appropriate for toddlers, pre-schoolers, and young school-aged children, but the target age is 2-4 years old.