We welcome all veg*ns (vegans/vegetarians) in the greater Chicago area (and in the entire Midwest) who would like to give or receive support in their choices, whether they are based on Health, Ethical, Environmental, or Spiritual reasons. It doesn't matter if you discovered health benefits of a Vegan Raw Food diet, or chose being vegetarian/vegan because of your Animal Rights stands, or because of any other reasons. The point is that you see an advantage of the plant-based diet and wish to share …

Welcome to the largest Green/Eco-living/Sustainability/Permaculture/Environmental meetup group in Chicago area! This group is for anyone who is concerned about the environment, supports the green movement and interested in eco-friendly living. The Green Movement, Eco-Living, Permaculture, Sustainability, Environmentalism, Nature Preservation, Green Living, Conservation of Natural Resources, Holistic Living, Ecology, being Environmentally friendly, Alternative energy, Recycling, Bio-fuel & other …

Wouldn’t it be great to live in an attractive, clean and orderly home where everyone got along and the food was good? Guess what? This is possible, probable and could be reasonably priced. It’s a modern update on the boarding house of days gone by. New Community Vision is developing the concept of professional homes, run by professional homemakers, to meet the need for housing that is flexible, affordable, and safe in environments that are emotionally healthy or at least not toxic. These princ …

Did you know your home could be making you sick? Discover how turning your home into a Wellness Home can create an environment that supports your health and happiness. We will do our best to provide a fun, relaxed environment that promises to be informative, educational and worthy of your valuable time.

Creatively Caring provides opportunities for families to get involved in hands-on community service projects that help people, animals, and the environment.  Families with children of all ages are encouraged to participate in our projects.  By taking an active part in community service, our youth develop self-confidence and cultivate a greater sense of responsibility, tolerance and empathy for others.  When we plant these values as seeds in our children, they grow with our children and eventuall …

WELCOME TO THUNDERBIRD DANCES. Hi. We host Chicagoland's Biggest Parties for Singles with 300 and up at every Party. Our red hot DJ's will keep the dance floor packed with fun and friendly singles mxing top club and dance music. If you're single and like to dance or just mingle and socialize, we created these parties just for you in a safe, secure party environment. Every party features great music at a great venue. Free snacks, free parking, huge dance floors, great raffle prizes and a great cr …

This group is hosted by the Furies MC - a women's motorcycle club that aims to encourage women riders in a safe, supportive and educational environment. Learn more about us at www.furiesmc.com. We are a diverse group of women and we welcome women of all ethnicities, lifestyles, orientations and backgrounds, no matter the brand of bike or experience level.  You do not need to be a member of the Furies MC to participate in our rides or in this meetup! Although we have great respect for our scooter …

The IMA is comprised of mycologists and laypeople from all walks of life who share a common interest in the study of mushrooms. Individual members often have specific areas of interest and expertise, including mushroom foraging, taxonomy, cultivation, mycoremediation, mycorrhizas, medical mycology, yeasts, lichens, food spoilage, fermented foods, plant diseases, symbioses with animals, and edible, poisonous, and entheogenic fungi. If you are new to mushrooming, joining a mushroom club will give …

Privet! Thank you for the interest in out meetup.  This meetup is for RUSSIAN speaking people residing in the city of Chicago and nearby suburbs!  And we ask you not to apply, if you do not speak Russian language. Our activities range from theater outings, picnics in local parks, game watching to a monthly BOOK CLUB meeting in a peaceful home environment. I encourage all members to be active and to make use of "suggest a meetup" feature available on our home page.  I hope that once you become co …

Our group's aim is to play for people at nursing homes, hospitals, community centers - any place where we can brighten the day of people who otherwise would not be able to listen to live music. Everything we do is completely volunteer. We are simply a group of individuals who come together and share our music with a deserving audience. Here is how a "typical" gig has worked in the past: We get a group of people together, usually around 5 or 6. We play songs from our group's songbook, or from any …

Meet with local dancers of all shapes, sizes, spots and stripes to discuss and practice social dance. Chicago has an incredible number of great places to go dance, so let's get together and have a great time dancing. Whether you just want to learn how to dance social dances like Salsa, Swing, Tango or Samba! , or just want to move those hips and gyrate in your own, sexy way, this Meetup is for you. Do you find yourself sometimes stuck at home bored or alone when you would rather be out doing s …

If you like to write and want a supportive environment in which to write join us! Each week, a member volunteers to provide writing prompts to spark our creativity. It can be a first line, an object, a picture, a situation. For about 10-15 minutes we write and if we feel like sharing we read our creation aloud. This is not a critique group - only positive feedback is encouraged. We usually fit in 3-4 prompts in an evening. Member ages range from young adults to octagenarians. You do not h …

Meet with other local multiracial individuals, couples and families. Discuss the similar challenges & issues that you face, and the rewards of your situation, while socializing and networking with others who can relate! All people, couples and familes who are racially blended by birth, marriage or adoption are welcome in this safe and supportive environment. I am a biracial female (mom is White, dad is African/American) and the president of Chicago's Biracial Family Network(www.bfnchicago.org). …

THE HUB for: • sharing information regarding the Passive House Standard amongst Chicago Region Passive House Consultants; • assisting the proliferation of the Passive House movement in the United States both publicly and municipally; • a resource for clients investigating the use of the Passive House Standard in their next project. • a resource for the latest building science news and practice to assist the Passive House community in designing the most energy efficient buildings possible. …

There is a common theme behind the destruction of 80% of the world's old growth forests, global warming, our addiction to oil, and the devastation of Indigenous communities around the globe: powerful multi-national corporations seeking to maximize short-term profits while disregarding long-term consequences. Meet others who seek to save our planet through creative protest, public awareness, and non-violent direct action. Everyone is welcome -- from seasoned activists to people who just want to l …

What is Successful Thinkers? Successful Thinkers is a new, dynamic concept for individuals who want to be successful in every aspect of their lives. What makes Successful Thinkers truly unique is that it incorporates the best of technology; Internet, Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Successful Thinkers) and the like with the best of personal, face-to-face interaction. This high-tech, high-touch scenario enables members to fully experience and implement a well-rounded approach to promoting th …

We hope to critique each other's drafts of all sorts in a mutually supportive and awesome environment. This group is invite-only to ensure that we stay tiny (hence the name). We meet about twice a month and share drafts to read a few days in advance. We're into all sorts of writing styles, from humorous to serious to abstract. Many of us are sex-positive feminists; if you're not down with that please don't apply.

This group was inspired by Susan Cain's book "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking". We aim to encourage people who know that quiet times can be fun to claim their place in an extroverted world and make new friends in the settings and at the pace that they are comfortable with. Do you treat your life's precious moments with reflection and quiet enjoyment instead of haste? Do you like walking through leafy streets or by the lake early in the morning or at sunset, sipp …

The purpose of this Meetup is to provide an opportunity for singles to mingle in a friendly environment. There is Live Ballroom Dancing with Brian Patti Orchestra, excellent cuisine, cash bar, and ample of free Parking, every Thursday night from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00. There is a Singles Dance Party with DJ Fresko and DJ Extasi every Sunday night from 7 p.m. - 4 a.m. Admission: $5.00. The purchase of any drink gives you a plate to enjoy the free grand buffet. For more info call …

For parents and their young children who love to camp, hike, bike, cross-country ski, snow shoe, canoe, kayak, roam around, and explore the world. We'll take day trips in and around Chicago as well as weekend adventures a bit further away as we instill in our children a love for the outdoors. Plus, we'll discuss adventures we have had and ones that we want to take, learning from each other how best to travel and explore with our families. We'll help each other overcome any fears that we have …

Feel Good-Giving Back Volunteer Group is a group of volunteers that assist in preparing & prepping supplies for community service events for families with children. We work directly with Creatively Caring.org, a local non-profit whose mission is to provide opportunities for families to get involved in hands-on community service projects that help people, animals, and the environment. We will also work with other organizations such as Adults with Disabilities, Animal Shelters, Senior Homes, Chil …

Whether you are just sticking your toe into the waters of astrology, or have been reading and studying (and swimming in) the vast ocean of astrology for years... Whether you know Venus from Mars (and we hope you do!), or how the Cardinal Cross has affected world events and politics... If you want to meet others of a like mind, others who are both curious and knowledgeable about the workings of our planets as they influence us down on earth... AND If you live in the Chicagoland area, this is the …

The Lakeshore Drawing & Painting Group offers an environment for artists of all levels to converge and find their way creatively. You don't have to call yourself an artist to join usand enjoy making art and playing with art materials! We hope to offer community, training, information and other resources that guide the artist to self-improvement and challenge in areas they can share passion and learning. Artists We have a wide range of artists, print-makers, painters, models, performers, poets an …

This is a group for those who want to learn to improvise or already do it. Learn basic skills and principles of improvisation. We start with some warm-up exercises, groups games, and activities in a casual and relaxed environment! It's Fun!

Chicagoland Professionals is a social group which provides gay and lesbian professionals the opportunity to meet and network. We are opening the door for networking and discussion with like-minded individuals in a safe environment that respects each individual. We engage in a number of social activities designed to encourage interaction and enjoyment. Continued membership in the group requires all members to actively participate in group activities on at least a regular basis. Always feel free t …

Meet other local Documentary Film Fans. Discuss docs and the subjects they deal with and recommend documentary films to one another. -------------- Please email Organizer DIRECTLY with questions / replies ------------ ---- Please adjust your communication settings if you want fewer messages ----

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 …

Calling all women of Northbrook (& nearby)! I'm hoping this group helps to create a strong, close-knit community of women in the Northbrook area. I'd like to help connect women in the area and build new friendships. I'd also like us to capitalize on our collective experiences, wisdom and passions. For what purpose? To cover the spectrum: From light-hearted, fun social gatherings (game nights, movie nights, wining, dining, comedy shows, musicals, etc.), to more adventurous activities that we've a …