Social change makers and web innovators have come together in cities across the nation to share ideas, network, and build community web resources and network. Now join us, so Chicago can grow more technology savvy social change organizations that benefit our local communities. Staff and volunteers of non-profits, web innovators, and any individuals pushing for change are encouraged to attend. We encourage anyone who is interested in the intersection of tech and social good - tech encompasses eve …

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, …

This meetup is dedicated to incubating the support, continued education, and networking of building performance professionals, including: -Building Engineers and Operators -Contractors, Builders and Architects -Energy Auditors and Diagnosticians -Inspectors, Appraisers and Realtors -Inventors, Suppliers and Manufacturers of High-Performance Products -Researchers, Trainers, and Policy/Program Directors We meet once a month in the Chicagoland area to participate in short trainings, ask and answer …

In 1958, a group of women, all related to architects, formed the Women's Architectural League to promote awareness and appreciation of Chicago architecture. Over the years membership has broadened to include women in the design professions and others interested in architecture. WALF members organize tours designed to deepen appreciation for both historic and contemporary Chicago architecture. Tours frequently feature buildings under construction or recently completed, led by architects involved …

We like reading compelling books on feats of science, technology and engineering derring-do! If you love reading about the amazing lives of radical inventors, laboratory wizards, eccentric investigators, audacious builders and their triumphs and tragedies, then you've found your club! We'll pick out a book, devour it cover-to-cover, and then meetup to discuss what we really liked about it. We'll pick different meeting places in or around Chicago, so everyone's welcome!

The Social Action Committee of Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist. We are promoting the upcoming CWS Cropwalk for Palatine Township in coordination with many of the local houses of faith.

This group is for learning, teaching and sharing ideas about disaster preparedness, be it natural or man made. With an extremely shaky economy, depletion of our natural resources and a myriad of other exposures that may interfere with our current way of life, skills such as food & water storage, sanitation, security, self defense, shelter, etc. will have tremendous value. To this end, we hold informational seminars, coordinate group buys, a book club, attend and sponsor workshops. The group is t …

-We are all different ages, cultures, and identities who are curious, engaged, and inspirational from different origins to come together and talk about and experiment living a spectacular LIFE! - We enjoy discovering the intricacies of personal interaction -We explore how we think and influence our world and value the connection with others -Join our ever-growing community in our continued venture for self-enhancement, renewed energy, and a lot of fun!

This group is for builders of Rails apps, from independent devs, to small teams, to small business teams: just be actually building something. Get together with other builders, collaborate, pair program, discuss deployment platforms, and participate in hacking sessions. This group is not for tutorials, or people looking primarily for a "teach me Rails" group. This group is for builders, not simply people playing around with the framework, or evaluating Rails in a cursory manner. So do you have t …

This is a group for people in the Chicago area who are interested in intentional community and living cooperatively. This will be a place to discuss living in community and to network and share resources.

Healthy Rogers Park Community Network is a collaboration between community groups and organizations. Our mission is to engage all sectors of Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood in making systems, environmental, and policy changes that improve the health, well-being, and overall quality of life for children living in the community. This Meetup group for located within Rogers Park or serving Rogers Park residents, it is by invitation only.

Find friends! Find information! Find ways to connect with the La Grange area community! Find entertainment! Find your neighbors! Find a great library, superb librarians and wonderfully helpful library staff!

guild /gild/ Noun An association of people for mutual aid or the pursuit of a common goal. A medieval association of craftsmen or merchants, often having considerable power. Suburbanites (and anyone else) interested in all aspects of (re-)designing sustainable systems for homes, landscapes and communities while enjoying life and ensuring a future of abundance for generations ahead.

We are a social and service organization for young professionals and students dedicated to the principles of Rotary. We offer a wide range of activities, from involvement in the local community with different social projects to fun social events and professional development events. Please also feel free to join our facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/51002020342/ and check our our webpage (currently being updated) at http://www.rotaractchicago.org We have done international service …

Interested in learning more about yourself and the world around you with other like-minded individuals? Greenheart Transforms, a department within the international non-profit cultural exchange organization- CCI Greenheart- is dedicated to creating opportunities for those inspired and intrigued individuals who seek to use their personal enlightenment towards social transformation and action. Join other Chicago local, GH Transformers, in learning how to become more: - Spiritually inclined - Envir …

Are you interesting in creating a positive, eco-friendly change in Chicago, but need a few more people to join your environmental cause? You have come to the right place! This group's aim is to provide a support network, where we can objectively discuss ideas for green living and create an action plan to put these sustainable ideas in motion for our community.

Would you like to be part of a team of volunteers working together towards a common goal and creating positive change? Our Meetup group's mission is to brainstorm ideas, do research, fund-raise and ultimately establish Have A Heart Farm, a much-needed Midwest animal and community services sanctuary in Northern Illinois/Wisconsin. Have A Heart Farm will be a place for rescued farm animals as well as domestic. The features will include an education center on animal welfare and environmental issues …

Who ever said not to mix business with pleasure?! We are a group of lively young professionals (under 40) located on Chicago's North Shore that want to truly build relationships with our community. If you're tired of the same old 'sit and exchange business cards' networking events, why not try our group? Have a family to tend to after work? No worries, we have family-friendly events too! We are the NEW way to network... INFUSEd with our spirit, our knowledge, our drive, and our passion to see th …

AARP Chapters are nongovernmental, nonpartisan community service organizations. Chapters get involved in making our communities better places to live by organizing and participating in a variety of community service projects. Chapters make a difference in state and national issues as they receive state legislative alerts and information to influence policy decisions. You will make new friends by meeting with people with similar interests and areas of concern.

Affordable, safe and habitable housing in Chicago and through Illinois is a major need and concern of both landlords and tenants. All-too-often disputes come up between landlords and tenants. It is amazing to us that far too few landlords and tenants know about their rights and responsibilities. The purpose of this group will be to openly and honestly explore the good, the not-so-good and changes that may or might be necessary in landlord and tenant relationships and the law. Civility, regardles …

This is a group for people that desire to have an active role in preventing youth violence in Chicago. Through the cooperation and collaboration of Chicago communities, this group plans to gather parents, youth, teachers, law enforcement, businesses and other community members together to create preventative strategies to keep Chicago youth safe.