Meetup with local freelancers and other interesting and friendly independent professionals who are positive in attitude in the D.C. community! Some freelancers also call themselves "IT professionals" "web developers" "consultants" "life coaches" "community builders" "brokers" "community builders" etc. You'll meet many freelancers by different names at these 3rd Sunday inclusive community events! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to w …

WELCOME to the DC Young Professionals (DCYP) Kiwanis club! The members of DCYP Kiwanis club are young professionals and recent college graduates committed to changing the world through service within our local community. Each month, DCYP hosts a variety of events that include 2-3 community service projects, a just-for-fun social activity, a happy hour meet and greet, as well as other special events throughout the year. Through this unique combination of service and social events, DCYP provides o …

Workshops and events focused on personal growth in the Washington DC and northern Virginia areas. I have run workshops on personal growth, community, communication, conflict resolution, spirituality, and sexuality over the last 14 years.  Please join us if this interests you.  Thanks. Please check out our meetup pages for more info at http://www.meetup.com/Freeheart/about/ Gene Freeheart

Meet people interested in knowing about topics we grow through or transcend. We discuss books, topics and experiences people go through on their journey for selfempowerment. Connect with others who are passionate about this subject and experience more healing, growth and peace of mind together! Additional study groups are being planned and waiting for volunteer coordinators! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmonio …

We are as defined by http://the-brights.net. The word, bright, as we use it doesn't mean smart, intelligent, etc. So please don't try to join this group because you want to be around bright people. Brights are a particular type of atheist who strive to not believe but to understand.

Meet other people who are interested in developing a new cohousing community in Montgomery County, Maryland, based on green building principles. Our goal is to create a multi-generational, cross-cultural community, and a lifelong learning experience. Come and find out more about this exciting project! Please visit www.cohousing.org for more general information on cohousing.

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This Meetup event serves as a focus for multi-disciplinary professionals interested in spirituality and health, medicine, healthcare, spirituality, mental health and related topics. This includes medical doctors, chaplains, healthcare providers, psychologists, social workers, therapists and other multi-disciplinary professionals and others interested in connecting with the larger community. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work t …

Joy and fulfillment are not solo projects. This free monthly combined Meetup Alliance event on 3rd Sundays, 12:30pm in D.C. will help you build your "passion team" of people with similar aspirations, interests, values...for mutual support, self-improvement and fun. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Friendship is a very important key to a better future and a better world for all. The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmoniously with appreciation, forgiv …

Do you love to volunteer? Do you love to help others in need-especially children? Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? Do you wish to make a positive impact in the lives of those less fortunate? Do you wish you could volunteer, but do not have a lot of time on your hands? If you answer yes to any of these questions then this group is for you. This volunteer group is currently designed for individuals interested in volunteering for at least 5 hours each month with …

Want to co-create an innovative Buddhist Center in Downtown D.C.? Come to our Friendship Archway Alliance networking events and connect with other Buddhists, spiritualists, community builders and other group representatives at our monthly 3rd Sundays events. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmoniously with appreciation, forgiveness and understanding. These monthly community events provide opportunities to develop …

The Gaithersburg/Germantown Jaycees is a group of young professionals ages 21-40. Join us to have fun and gain the leadership skills necessary to succeed in the business world today. This includes both volunteer opportunities and Social events! Our organization is associated with the Maryland Jaycees, the United Junior Chamber of Commerce and Junior Chamber International.  We offer personal growth in the following four areas of development: Community, Individual Development, Management and Membe …

This is a group for all of the single friends of Devotion to Children (501)(c)(3). If you are currently a Board Member, Organizer, Committee Member, and/or Volunteer AND single come hang with us. If you are single and looking for an opportunity to become friends with and connect with someone who appreciates and shares your passion of giving back to your community this is a group for you. We'll meet up for happy hours, movies, sight-seeing, travel, activities with kids (if you have them), organiz …

This group is a forum for local Real Estate Investors & Enthusiasts to exchange ideas, to network, and to socialize. This forum is open to all who are involved and/or interested in real estate industry. We do a two-hour meetup. The first half hour is for socializing and getting acquainted followed by an hour dedicated to a specific topic. The remaining half hour is for networking. You can think of this forum as a bazaar or a watering hole for the real estate enthusiasts. We welcome you to join, …

The Green Building Technology Group is a networking group focused on sustainable and high performance building professionals in the DC/MD/VA area.  The group is designed for contractors, architects, designers, green consultants, builders, real estate professionals and anyone else who is interested in how work in their field is related to and contributes to this industry.  We are a group who wishes to come together to discuss design and construction techniques, best practices, lessons learned, an …

The DC Health 2.0 STAT meetup is a venue for Health 2.0 practitioners in the greater DC metro area to meet, share with and learn from colleagues dealing with similar challenges and issues. Our ultimate and driving mission is to contribute to the healthcare system innovative ways to use technology - with a focus on the patient or constituent. Technologies and topics we will cover include, but are not limited to: * Web 2.0 and 3.0 * Social media platform technology (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, et …

For more than 36 years, Volunteer Fairfax has been the heart of volunteering in Fairfax County. With a personal touch, the Center matches the skills and interests of volunteers and donors to the needs of local nonprofit organizations, helping to build a better community through service. Through a variety of programs and services, Volunteer Fairfax strengthens the capacity of its nonprofit members and offers meaningful volunteer opportunities for local citizens. For more information and to start …

This group is for mothers of toddlers (ages 1.5-4) who are interested in getting more out of a meetup than simply play dates! I am looking for other women to build a better community together.  Any moms from Potomac Falls, Sterling, Reston, Herndon, and Ashburn, ect are welcome! We will be planning fun, engaging activities for our kiddos; while building a supportive, fun community in which we can reach our goals; be they volunteering, working with non-profits, developing your hobbies (pinterest/ …

Join Allies Bridging Cultural Divides (ABCD) and network with co-organizers, real estate professionals, investors, small housing providers, agents, property managers, small business, nonprofit, community builders, association executives, meeting planners, co-sponsors, business owners and other group members of the Friendship Archway Alliance for monthly networking conversations over lunch. Self-pay for food or drink. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! This nonprofit program provides opportunities for people …

Service for Today, Leadership for Tomorrow, and Friendships for a Lifetime! The Arlington Jaycees is a people-oriented organization, made up of individuals with many different backgrounds, such as bankers, accountants, doctors, salespeople, builders, and managers ... all types of young people join the Jaycees to help their communities and improve themselves. The mission of the Arlington Jaycees is to empower young people in Arlington and surrounding area by providing opportunities for personal …

Welcome to the LARP Alliance Meetup Group! We are a non-profit 501c, education and charity based corporation dedicated to promoting the art and hobby of LARP (Live Action Role Playing). In addition, we assist new and current LARPers and Events by providing information and supplying resources, transportation for players, classes, media tools, and more. As a new hub for the LARP Alliance effort, LARP Alliance Washington DC will require some time to fully realize the network of support we have est …

We invite you and your friends to attend this happy community social and business networking event to build community spirit and bridge cultural, digital and other divides! Let's meet up for conversations over lunch (self-pay) on the 3rd Sundays of each month to develop new friendships and community allies! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmoniously with appreciation, forgiveness and understanding. These monthly …

Whenever Lions get together, problems get smaller and communities get better.   That's because we help where help is needed-in our own communities and around the world-with unmatched intergrity and energy. The Lions of Northern Virginia is a group of men and women, varying in age from the early twenties to the late eighties, who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes in Northern Virginia and the world community. We conduct service projects and raise funds to help those in need. In keeping w …

A group where Organizers come together twice annually to discuss and share ideas for encouraging participation in their respective groups. This group is open to current Organizers Only that manage groups aimed towards couples socialization and community building.

Metro DC Flash Users Group is here for multiple reasons, but the one reason that brings the flash community together is to enjoy, learn and develop Flash applications. En-powered by ActionScrip 3.0, Flash is now on its CS4 platform for delivering RIA content online and on desktop (AIR) . Not only that it is one of the easiest languages to learn and even easier to develop with. We will add Flex and AIR application development when everyone has an appetite to learn more exciting Rich Internet Appl …

Activities and fundraising events in support of Bethesda Cares, a homeless outreach organization, serving people in need throughout Montgomery County.

This is a group for anyone disappointed in today's culture, attitudes towards one another, & music. I feel "The Thug Mentality" is taking over our schools, our communities, our way of life with it's suggestive lyrics of violence, lyrics of "Shooting and Killing one another, violence against women, the way our ladies celebrate the artist who call them disgusting names, & the disappointing way that our youth have tried to turn "The N-Word" into a "Slang Word" and do not care about the history of t …

our mission statement: is simply be the change you would like to see, this group was started to bring a change to our and others lives.  Purpose: service for others less fortunate,  we will follow the local and homeland news find ( project of needs) and have viable discussion of how to resolve these needs by giving whats needed and what we are able to do in that capacity by efforts of networking, giving time, giving work, giving donation setting point people men/women to implement and follow the …