The Greenwich Acoustic Music Circle (GAMC) is a monthly play/sing along jam for acoustic instrumentalists and for singers.  We welcome people at all levels of ability.  It's simply an evening of sharing great songs with others in a friendly and supportive environment. How it works: We go around in a circle and every person has an opportunity to lead, suggest, or request at least one song, though usually we get to two or three go rounds.  For the first two times around, we ask that everyone look …

About to celebrate 30 years as a non-profit community center, The LOFT is a meet-up location for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and allied communities. With over 30 regular groups and numerous special events throughout the year, the center provide and safe and affirming environment to be yourself and meet new people or reconnect with old friends. Our types of meet-ups fall under four main categories: support, education, celebration and advocacy.

We are a community of foragers and friends gathering together and learning from each other in NY and NJ. Mission Our mission is to gather together as a community and have fun teaching, learning and practicing sustainable living through our wilderness adventures in our backyards and beyond. Our Motto is "Gather Together". We are fun, friendly, local, outdoors, sustainable, organic, wild, educational, teaching, healthy, healing, laughing, smiling, eating, creative, playful, nutritious and deli …

Wecome to Scrabble players of all levels. Please come and enjoy a casual environment with nice people plus good food and drink. Cosi offers a wide variety of menu choices at low prices. You can even get a glass or wine or beer. Normally I arrive around 6:30 for dinner and welcome the company of others, play begins at 7:00. All ages are encouraged to attend. Bring yourself, a friend or your kids. Please bring a board if you have one. Youngsters need to provide their own board games. Beth

Lisa K., a teacher of psychic and intuitive development, holds monthly meetings for beginners to practice their natural intuitive skills. Lisa runs this group as a psychic development circle to exercise and help enhance your intuitive abilities and psychic skills which every one has.  This group is open to everyone who wishes to develop their intuition and is just starting out exploring their abilities. What is a Six Sensory World Group Meeting? The specific focus is to develop your intuition an …

We are a group devoted to dogs and their human companions who love to hike off-leash. Meeting monthly to start, we aim to provide an enjoyable experience for all participants, regardless of skill, in varied locations thorughout Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties. All while respecting the indigenous New York environment and following a strict carry-in/carry-out policy. Do you and your dog not feel qualified to hike off-leash? We'll provide lots of guidance and training -- or we can match y …

Westchester county runs bi-weekly training and vinecutting sessions throughout the winter. With the guidance of the Westchester County Parks Department volunteers eradicate invasive species like Asiatic Bittersweet, and Porcelin Berry. The focus is the Bronx River Parkway Reservation, a 13.5 mile stretch of road, river, park and path that runs from the New York City line to the Kensico Dam. Vinecutter.com is a project of the Bronx River Parkway Reservation Conservancy with support from 501Square …

Every guy needs a night out (without the chicks) now and again, right? So whether you're new to the area, happily married or single needing a break from the dating scene - let's have fun get togethers with our new and current pals. We are based and will hang mostly in Westchester/Fairfield/Hudson Valley environs, but hit NYC and points outside as well. It's about playing and watching sports & being outdoors, watching live music, (responsible) beer & booze and also welcoming your suggestions. So …

Rockland Peace Action actively advocates for peace in our county and beyond. As we strive for peace we take time to have fun and get to know each other. Rockland Peace Action is brand new in 2013--so it is a great time to get involved, make a difference, and to make some friends!

Experts, Meet the Curious. Curious? Meet an expert. We Are a Center for Cultural and Crowd-sourced Learning in the Rivertowns. Learn a new craft or teach what you know to others. Join a discussion on health, parenting, politics. How do you pick a good bottle of wine? Join a bilingual activity group for kids or attend a guided conversational group in Mandarin.  Ever want to know more about something? Tell us about it. We'll find an expert to teach it and find other people with the curiosity as y …

Rising Tides Alliance, based in Westchester County, NY, is a networking organization that believes networking should be more than handing out a business card. We are givers in the true sense. The true giver knows that giving is the tide that raises all ships, that it allows you to be a person of value to others while doing very well for yourself. MISSION Our mission at Rising Tides Alliance is to provide a professional and comfortable environment for business owners, entrepreneurs and business …

Finally an Italian meet-up for kids and their parents! The Westchester Italian Playgroup is a community group that organizes itself by getting together to create a playful environment in Italian for its children. It aims to give young children the opportunity to learn and practice Italian while playing and having fun. Our meeting place is La Piazza di Carolina, an Italian preschool and play space in Crestwood, Yonkers. www.lapiazzadicarolina.com

Westchester's Eco Social, a place to meet and hang with other awesome people who have made the move to go green and natural in their lives. We'll be hosting some cool events like beauty seminars and green networking, and of course involving some wine tasting. :)

If you live, work or study anywhere in Westchester County, NY If you believe the economy is on the wrong track, If you believe in people, If you believe in speaking out and demonstrating your concern, If you believe in helping others, If you believe in the Occupy movement, If you believe in Occupy Wall Street, If you have participated in an Occupation at Zuccotti Park, in Washington DC, Boston, or any other location in the U.S. or abroad, If you volunteered at Occupy Sandy or any Occupy assistan …

If your a licensed Amateur Radio enthusiast looking to get out on day trips in an active environment to do some hiking, biking or mobile field activations, then this is the group for you.  Basically, We are about "Getting away from the shack"!  Even if you are not licensed, but are interested in helping, learning, or just want to come along, please feel free. We are a friendly group that is always willing to help.

This is a group for mommies and kids interested in meeting Japanese people and having a Japanese environment. Let's get together at our house once a week, have a snack, have a chat,　enjoy Japanese and American annual events, and teach kids Japanese ! I myself have two little half Japanese girls (one year old and four years old). Looking forward to meet many people around Westchester area!

Parenting is tough! And with all the unhealthy food and practices being thrown in our faces every day through media, making the choices that are best for OUR families is an uphill battle. I'm proposing to create a friendly, judgement-free network of like-minded parents looking to create a healthier environment for our kids, discuss healthy food alternatives (especially for those picky kids- I know I have two!). This group welcomes ALL parents looking to make a difference in the lives of our kids …

Pure Heart Holistic Wellness offers an arena for New York (and Worldwide) Healing Arts Practitioners and Non-practitioners of Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and other holistic modalities. Why? The purpose is to come together to give and receive, share and learn, transform, become certified, network, provide referrals, support each other, expand consciousness. How? Via circles, groups, lectures, workshops, certification, guest speakers. CAM and other holistic modalities are becomin …