This group is all about meeting Laurel, and YOU, of course, so mmmmmmm drink coffee 'in a safe environment' and make new friends who aren't worried about looking goofy. And hey, it's okay if you don't want to be Laurel's friend; you may just meet someone who came to meet Laurel and then thought better of it. It could happen. Anything's possible (and no pressure, of course.) The end. P.S. And if you're new here too, feel free to piggy-back on this meetup!

Four Plus Two What is the Four plus Two? The Four Plus Two group is about maintaining our present freedoms, preserving the freedoms we have traditionally had, and restoring the freedoms we have lost. Our core freedoms are those that will that will allow us to pursue happiness. The four "E's are our first core freedoms that effect not just our nation, but every nation. They are: Energy Education Environment Economy Energy Freedom is the means of production and is tied to the length and quality …

Have you had enough of the online dating sites? Far too many coffee meetings which seemed like the longest hour of your life as you plotted your escape from this boring letch who was actually 4 inches shorter and 40 pounds heavier than advertised? This is as close as you will get to the wonderful and laid-back times from your high school or college days when everyone in the room was “Single, Available and Fun” - without all that DRAMA! We host a weekly social mixer for singles looking to meet ot …

The Oneness Blessing is a form of divine energy that facilitates growth and awakening. Some people experience the energy as calming, soothing and deepening, others as white golden light, others as a tingling sensation the head. Some people feel nothing initially, but see positive effects in the days after. This blessed energy meets you where you are and takes you where you need to go on you own personal spiritual path. Here are some of transformative changes that people have attributed to the en …

Inspired by Jeff Kirschner and the #litterati movement, join us as we work to raise awareness and ignite change in our communities. Let's clean-up our beautiful home. Our group is pet and kid friendly, we love to see families coming together to support our earth. http://www.litterati.org/index.php

This is a group for Photographers, Models, Make-Up Artists, Artists, and anyone else to get together and make art! Meetups are always FREE and are held in our private, well equipped home studio. Lights, modifiers, backdrops, props, a full dressing/make-up room all make for a great environment to collaborate in a relaxed environment. There will never be a charge for anything. This is a great place to share and create so Join Us Now!

HOLISTIC – Emphasizing the importance of the whole of the parts and interconnectedness. + BUSINESS – The active engagement in transaction in the sale of ideas, product, services on something that may be transacted. Synergy – a dynamic reaction that we hope to create amongst our membership as we combine our efforts in holistic business in a comprehensive effort to grow our business goals and support the growth of others within the membership. This is a group designed to create a networking group …

eWomenNetwork is the #1 resource for connecting and promoting women and their businesses worldwide. We are committed to helping women and their businesses achieve, succeed and thrive in the new economy. We are first and foremost a loyal, dedicated community of women-owned businesses, corporate professionals, and entrepreneurs who want to support and network with other dynamic women. With our exclusive trademarked brand of Accelerated Networking events occurring in cities all across the United S …

Sustainability is the practice of living in balance with the resources we have available. Thinking and learning about sustainability raise a number of critical issues about our culture and our world. This group is focused on discussing sustainability as the problem of civilization and working as actively as possible towards solutions. If you want to get more involved in working towards a sustainable culture, or even if you just want to learn more about these ideas, please meet up with us to b …

For the Love of Pits® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization run exclusively by volunteers. We focus our rescue efforts on homeless pit bull dogs. Our mission is to restore, preserve and protect the prestigious legacy of the pit bull dog and to improve the environment in which pit bull dogs and their owners live, by: · Rescuing dogs that are positive representations of the “breeds,” training them to be well behaved breed ambassadors and placing them in responsible, safe, loving and devoted p …

Welcome! We are a group of moms of young children looking for positive relationships for our children and ourselves. We will have activities that allow the kids to play, learn and grow in a caring and fun environment. We look forward to meeting you! Most of the activities will be located on the east side of Cleveland. Please note: All of our activities are designed for children under 3. For the safety of our mom and tots, we ask that you attend a meetup within 2 months of joining or you will b …

The aim of this group to foster an environment to make and sustain friendships.  I hope to create a far-reaching community with my fellow organizers in Columbus where we can enjoy the city together in mutual camaraderie. This is a responsible, active, and healthy group of individuals and professionals who want to gain more from life and from Columbus.  CSS fosters a community with a high standard of ingenuity that is both interesting and active.  We strive to build consistency in our group with …

For all of those interested in learning, experiencing and adding more vegan options to your lifestyle, our meetup group enjoys getting together for meals, lectures and watching documentaries/movies or going on field trips and making some new friends! It is always great to share information, have fun and be with like-minded friends and family.  Even if you are not a "veggie", we still welcome everyone to join us for a meet up to see how healthy and delicious vegan food can be! Vegan is more than …

This group was started because 70% of Columbus does not go to church. Many churches have small single groups or none at all. The purpose of this group is to provide a fun environment to make new friends and build relationships with other singles whom also have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. While open and welcoming, today's budding developer community is up to 91% male. There isn't a comfortable place where women can learn at their own pace and not be afraid to ask "stupid questions." Branching out from the successful Girl Develop It program in NYC, our goal is to build a series of web development classes for the Columbus, Ohio community that focuses on creating a comfortable, low-pres …

Come join other singles in their forties and up at a dance environment for socializing, networking, theme-related social events, and optional dancing. The Saturday Singles Dance is beginning its fifth year of providing premier singles dances to Pittsburgh area singles. We are a proven Pittsburgh singles social meet-up group with hundreds of singles who have met through our dances and speed dating events. Many successful relationships and marriages have resulted from the Saturday Singles' socials …

Meet with other local Motorcyle Riders! Gather to plan rides -- long and short. Discuss riding tips and more! A focus on having fun and forming friendships in a safety conscious environment. If you want to play tag at 110 mph this is not the group for you. All kinds of people, all kinds of bikes, diversity is the spice of life, and it is a strength of this group.

We are a fun and active golf-centric social group for metro Columbus professionals. This is a great way to network and meet new people in a casual and friendly environment while working on your evolving, or just newly introduced golf game! Events include: * golf clinics (beginner/refresher, short game, video swing analysis, full swing, etc) * weeknight golf league... includes an online handicap/score tracking system * night golf tournaments * weekend outings * golf vacations * and much much more …

Purpose – To create, develop and strengthen a filmmaking community within the Columbus, OH area. This is a platform, which gives filmmakers and actors the access to practice their craft by working on short projects together. The group will focus on three key areas, collaboration, education and production. With collaboration the group seeks to foster networking among its members, contributing to one another’s projects and providing mentorship when needed. With education the group seeks to conduct …

Want to learn how to code? Have a great idea? Don't be shy. Develop it. It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. While open and welcoming, today's budding developer community is up to 91% male. There isn't a comfortable place where women can learn at their own pace and not be afraid to ask "stupid questions." We decided it was time to provide a place where all questions are OK and everyone can learn in a supportive environment. Our courses …

Welcome to the Francofous de Pittsburgh Meetup Group. Our group organizes or promotes activities that include weekly conversation meetups, French-language movie showings, French-language dinners, cooking lessons in French, outings to hear opera or symphonic music of France, trips to the theater for English-language plays written by French authors, museum visits, French Scrabble game nights, and talks by experts on subjects related to the French-speaking world. The goal is to promote the french c …

Welcome to the Columbus Vegetarian Group! We are an informal, friendly, open-minded, and diverse group of vegetarians, vegans, and those interested in learning more about a vegetarian or vegan diet. We get together monthly to socialize, develop friendships, meet new people, and try out new (and familiar favorite) restaurants. We'll also occasionally throw in a film screening or a special event, such as our annual summer picnic or Thanksgiving potluck. Hope you can join us at our next event!

If you want to learn Arabic, or already know how to speak and would like to meet with others who love the language and culture, this is the group for you. We are a group of diverse speakers and learners who come together to share our experiences and knowledge of the Arabic language and culture. Our weekly Reading and Discussion Group focuses on developing reading and comprehension skills, acquiring new vocabulary and encourages members to participate at their level. We also have a weekly Convers …

Surround yourself with the best people in Cleveland. It's time to surround yourself with winners, successful people who exhibit and live consistent to values and skills you want to acquire and develop. Realize the people in your life have an amazing power to influence your destiny. This group is for those positive influencers. All entrepreneurs, small/medium/big business owners, self-employed individuals, investors, and those looking to start their own business are welcome. Our goal is to create …

Welcome Non-Native Pittsburghers and returning natives! This group was initially organized by Kellie Gormly, a Texas transplant, and was transferred to Katherine O. in March 2010, and as of May 2012, I have been asked to organize. Pittsburgh may have a lot to offer, but it’s more fun to do it with other people.  You can be single or married, non-native or even a native who has moved away and come back to join this group.  Our typical member is mid twenty-something to forty-something, with a spri …

Meet with other local Single people who are interested in Volunteering for their community! Gather and discuss/plan community service projects. "Single Volunteers" is a social organization for singles that provides a relaxed environment in which to meet others while supporting various community groups through volunteering. All Single Volunteer events can be found on: www.svohio.org

Looking to meet fellow Polyamorous people in North East Ohio? We'd like to meetup to discuss open relationships, polyamory, honesty, respect and alternate forms of commitment. Please note: This is first and foremost a discussion group. Meetups are going to be held to meet like-minded individuals in a comfortable environment. If connections are made in the normal course of our meetups, that's fine, but please respect other members who did not join to find someone to hookup with.

The Business Exchange Network exists primarily to provide a forum for members to establish long-term business relationships in a positive and trusted environment. The Network Features: "Morning Coffee" Monthly Saturday morning roundtable where members are committed to understanding your business as well as exchanging business strategies and networking ideas. "MONEY" Weekly Internet Radio Show - The show is broadcasted live every Thursday afternoon @ 4:00 pm on TalktainmentRadio.com. Join the Hos …