BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world and we believe in the "Givers Gain" philosophy. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. We are a dynamic, fun and growing BNI Chapter and we invite you to come and check us out. We meet from 7:30 - 9:00 am every Thursday so you know we are dedicated and serious about building and growing our businesses. The first meeting is on us but you need to sign up. We want to make su …

Relationships are all there is. Everything in the universe only exists because it is in relationship to everything else. Nothing exists in isolation. We have to stop pretending we are individuals that can go it alone. -Margaret Wheatley Welcome to Montgomery County Professionals Group. Our goal is to help professionals connect with other professionals and create a strong network of professionals from different industries. We help our local economy by doing business with local business owner …

Northern Virginia Pet Events is The Leesburg Canine Country Club's "A List" for all of our own Public Social Functions, Seminars & Events and for all NoVA pet festivals and events. Our own events include: Pet First Aid, Pet Nutrition, Pet Health, Canine Massage, camps, crabfeeds, bonfires, & cookouts, etc.. TLCCC is Loudoun's off-leash social club for dog lovers & their best friends. The Club is hosted by a 26-acre private park (Falcon Ridge Rec Center) which is 2 mi. to Brambleton/Ashburn, 10 m …

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 …

Amnesty International USA Washington, DC Chapter supports Amnesty International USA's vision of a world in which every person enjoys the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights instruments. We organize events? such as concerts, protests and vigils? that raise awareness of human rights violations and inform the public about what can be done to oppose these violations. We also advocate on behalf of prisoners of conscience and other victims …

Does the thought of giving a speech send chills down your spine? Then you need to join Toastmasters! Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Membership in Toastmasters is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. Members evaluate one another’s presentations and provide feedback. Meeting p …

Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 280,000 strong. These members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 13,500 clubs in 116 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations. A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. There is no instructor in a Toastmasters meeting. Instead, membe …

We are a fun group for all levels of ukulele experience.  Our regular monthly club schedule has something for everyone: 2nd Sunday Beginner Chords and Strums 2:15pm followed by Beginner Group Lesson 3-5pm 4th Sunday Beginner Chords and Strums 2:15pm followed by Ukulele Jam 3-5pm and Ukulele Open Mic 6-8pm Navigation (click the link next to the text): A) About ( click here) B) Membership Rules ( click here) C) Local Ukulele Workshops/Concerts/Events ( click here) ============================== …

The Washington Area Astronomy Meetup connects people interested in astronomy by fostering informal gatherings at local star parties, public observatory nights, astronomy lectures and other astronomy-related programs. No experience in astronomy is required and you don't need to own a telescope to participate. The free evening "star party" meetups posted here are hosted by local astronomy clubs and organizations that welcome public participation. These groups offer fun, safe ways to explore the ni …

Do you read the Economist, Foreign Policy Magazine, Foreign Affairs, Newsweek, or any other magazine that analyzes foreign affairs? Can you name the 5 veto states on the UN Security Council? Then this is the organization for you! YPIA is for people who are interested in foreign affairs. If you work in the field, are looking for a job in the field or just have an interest come to our events. YPIA holds regular discussions about current international issues. We focus on events that allow you to ta …

I created this group because I wanted to share the excitement of some of the greatest game titles on all current gen consoles today with new people, and I wanted to share the enjoyment with others. The goal of this group is to have local weekly lan parties and to meet new and excitiing people. you can bring your own multiplayer games if you want, allow It is mandatory that each person bring there own controller, however one person per four people will have to bring a ps3, xbox 360 or wii console …

We are a pan-Pagan organization based in the DC/NOVA/MD area. Our meetup is the container for what we call the "outer circle" of participants and members. We are facilitated by a governing coven called Coven of the Spiral Moon, the "inner circle." We put on public rituals for many of the sabbats as well as a number of classes on various Wiccan and Witchcraft-related topics. We are also a Wiccan tradition that people can participate in casually, or through the deeper path of initiation into the o …

What: This is a *free, open, ongoing weekly meditation group that began in September 2010, and includes both beginners and experienced practitioners. Most nights, there are about 20-30 of us. (... even though Meetup might show that only one person is attending!) *There is a suggested donation of $5 for the church. While the forms of meditation we practice are rooted in Buddhist teachings, the study and practice of mindfulness is applicable to anyone from any background or religion. All are welco …

Asians and Asian Americans for One City,  3rd Sundays, 12:30PM to 2:30PM, meet in Chinatown, Wash. D.C. and connect with friends, old and new! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Asian American Professionals of DC's Friendship Archway Network are actively bridging cultural, digital and other divides in downtown Washington DC by coming together, working together and succeeding together! You are invited to join Asian American professionals and people of all backgrounds interested in Asian Americans, Chinese la …

Life Energy (aka ki, chi, qi) circulates throughout all living things including our bodies. It is possible to learn to harness this energy and to utilize it to create the life you want, whether that be related to physical health, emotional maturity, or even using it to bring clarity to your mind & spirit. The purpose of our meditation group is to teach you how to harness your inner ki to do just that. During this meetup we will teach you how to feel and connect to this energy. You will feel deep …

DO YOU WANT TO APPLY ACIM (A COURSE IN MIRACLES’ PRINCIPLES) IN YOUR LIFE? DO YOU WANT TO CONNECT WITH OTHER STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ACIM AND FIND OUT WHAT THEY ARE UP TO? DO YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW OTHER ACIM STUDENTS ARE APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES IN THEIR LIVES? YOU HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! NOTE: The third Sunday series of events are NOT in a typical study groups format, they are networking opportunities to connect teachers and students of A Course In Miracles with o …

WHAT: Friendship Archway community networking event on 3rd Sundays 12:30PM to 2:30PM You are invited to join Chinese Americans for One City! Join members of the Friendship Archway Alliance to bridge cultural, digital and other divides and strengthen harmony and unity in Washington D.C. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Once a month connect with friends, old and new, at this free community event in Chinatown, Downtown Washington D.C.! Meet Chinese, Asian, Pacific Islanders, multi-cultural and people of all …

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 …

This is a group for folks who deal with any form of depression (chronic, bipolar, bipolar II, seasonal, etc.) (and possibly anxiety) who want to talk with others dealing with the same issues and who understand the loneliness, stigma, frustration, etc. that come with being depressed. We are a peer-to-peer, non-professional, self-help support group located in Columbia, MD. We are here to help heal ourselves from depression through sharing experiences with one another, decreasing isolation through …

Please join us in Downtown Wash. D.C. for FREE networking each month on 3rd Sundays noon. At this community event, we can meet in person. Please introduce yourself to members of the Allies Team and let them know you are interested in volunteering for the Major Giving Support Group project. This on land and online project involves many aspects. We are looking for volunteers who are near the project site in Washington D.C. near George Washington University and less than two blocks from the Foggy B …

This relational small group meet together to have fellowship and learn in small group bible study. We use a variety of formats from book series , DVD series to instruction (e.g. Willow-Creek, Hybels, David Platt, etc). We empower the participants to be a part of the disucssion and everyone has an opportunity to share. The group is limited to 10 people in each location to maximize group dynamics and involvement. Once the group achieves a sustained maximum of 10 people, we open up a new Bible Stud …

Founded by Dr. Paul Foster Case in the 1920s, Builders of the Adytum is a Mystery School and training order based on the Western Mystery tradition. This Qabalistic path has been described as the Yoga of the West, as it has much in common with esoteric Eastern spiritual practices. B.O.T.A. members receive lessons in the mail in Tarot, Qabalah, Spiritual Alchemy, Esoteric Astrology and related disciplines. The coursework is challenging, far-reaching and immensely practical for everyday life. B.O. …

I decided to take over this meetup because we need a group for finance and finance related professionals in the DC area to network.  If you work in finance or a related industry like investment banking, commercial banking, hedge funds, private equity, public equity, LBO, credit, M&A, accounting, economics, consulting, corporate finance, etc. then this is *definitely* the group for you. As for me, I just moved here a few weeks ago to start a job as an investment banker outside of DC.  Before this …

The Inventors Network of the Capital Area (INCA) is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1993. Our members are interested in patents, the innovation process, product design, marketing, licensing, prototyping and other product development issues. Every month we host a meeting with a speaker and time for experienced and beginning inventors to network.The meetings are usually held third Mondays of the month at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. Private sector …

Hello, Everybody! Welcome to the Washington Redskins Fans Meetup Group! This group was started in September 2011 by Raj Pal. Unfortunately, Raj had to step down recently because of professional obligations outside of the United States. We certainly wish him well, and he deeply regretted having to leave us at a time when this team is beginning to show signs of improving--at least that’s what we all hope. Raj has "passed the torch" to me. I’ve never led a Meetup Group before. I have no managerial …

We are a community action group to support the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force (MHTTF) Victims & Public Services Committee. We seek to combat modern slavery, which is the exploitation of individuals through the use of force, fraud, or coercion, for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labor. The purpose of the group is to provide a forum for the community to participate in the fight against human trafficking/trading by supporting the work of the MHTTF. Come join us and explore h …

This group is for anyone interested in advancing Charitable activities, Education, Community Economic Development, Development of Marketable Skills, Promoting Art & Literature, Prevention of Cruelty to Women and Children, Further Scientific and Technological innovation, Increase awareness and provide leadership on health issues like Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS, prevention research and surveillance and the development and testing of effective biomedical and behavioral interventions, Promote Peace, Jus …