I am starting this group to bring together people in the central SC area who are interested in how to live a more eco-friendly and sustainable life in the city or the suburbs. I am learning, too, and hope to find more who want to learn AND teach others what they are doing to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Do you want to have backyard chickens? A vermicomposter? Solar panels or solar water heating? What can each of us do to minimize our impact on the environment? What can we do in our suburb …

Love learning about the latest trends in science and technology? Do you enjoy open discussion over a cup of coffee or glass of wine? If so, come join us at Science Cafe! We’re a family that believes passionately that science embodies the power of ideas. On the second Tuesday of every month, we bring in some of the world’s best experts to discuss these issues in an engaging, interactive forum. It’s free and whether you’re a tech expert or just a curious soul, you’re sure to learn something new an …

It's my intention to get an Argentine Tango community started in Concord and other North-side suburbs of Charlotte. That is why I changed the name to "NOrth CHarlotte Environs" or "NOCHE". Argentine Tango is different from Ballroom Tango, and should be experienced outside of the ballroom environment. It is a great dance for small cafes or other similar locations. I will also be cross-promoting events from the Charlotte Tango Society, Tango Noche and other local tango events on occasion. …

Toddler Time at the Dome For children ages 18 – 36 mo. Toddler Time is a class that offers parents and children the opportunity to socialize with others and enjoy art, music, and movement in a structured group environment. This is a perfect time to explore, discover, create and play together, while sharing the joys and challenges of raising happy children with other parents. Toddler Time introduces toddlers to play in a group setting with lots of hands on activities and experiences in an environ …

Being part of Toastmasters is the best way to improve your leadership and communication skills as well as network with others in your areas. Our mission is to have fun and provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. This Charleston club is made up of people from all walks of life. Professionals, students, retirees and those lo …

Designing, developing and supporting applications for "the cloud" presents different challenges than on dedicated or VPS environments. The mission of CLT Cloud is to facilitate conversation amongst developers, system administrators and technologists involved in applications that run in cloud environments like Amazon AWS and Heroku. Anyone interesting in cloud computing should join, regardless of experience level or technologies of interest. This group is language and technology agnostic.

Meet fellow Real Estate Buyers and Investors near you! Come to the Charleston REIA to network with investors with similar interests, share ideas, discuss properties on the market, contracts, mortgages, landlord issues, pending legislation that could affect property owners and anything else about land and realty. All are welcome! WE ARE A LICENSED MEMBER OF NORTH AMERICAN REIA. We feature the biggest and best National Speakers in the world every-single month, as well as multiple subgroups and eve …

Meet fellow Real Estate Buyers and Investors near you! Come to the Greenwood REIA to network with investors with similar interests, share ideas, discuss properties on the market, contracts, mortgages, landlord issues, pending legislation that could affect property owners and anything else about land and realty. All are welcome! WE ARE A LICENSED MEMBER OF NORTH AMERICAN REIA. We feature the biggest and best National Speakers in the world every-single month, as well as multiple subgroups and even …

Started in January 2005, the Go Social Club (GSC) is an activities group for singles and couples of all ages, created to give long-time residents something new and fun to do and to help people new to the area get acquainted with the area & meet new people. We are proud to be Meetup's largest, free, social group within 100 miles of Charlotte, NC! We run a variety of events designed to get people out and active in the community. Our goal is to provide an environment where our members can make ne …

Guests are always welcome at Charlotte's oldest Toastmasters club! At Queen City Toastmasters you will learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly and encouraging environment. Experienced professionals and beginning speakers alike can benefit from a practical, face-to-face learning program that includes weekly club meetings, training seminars and speech contests. Each meeting provides an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting …

Columbia Social Connections is a not for profit social community, dedicated to providing a friendly environment for Socialization. We serve this community by organizing diverse events for our members such as art, dance, music, nightlife, dining, wine-tasting, walking tours, theater, etc. Columbia Social Connections is Not a Dating Site. While we don't discourage dating, it is not the stated purpose of the group. We are open to all regardless of relationship status or orientation. We are a thrivi …

The Charlotte Blues Jam is a social group for all musicians that are looking for a way to meet other musicians, become better musicians, and to get out and play music with other musicians in a fun and friendly environment.  Please check under the "Pages" tab for more information.

ASL Club of Greenville, SC This group is for anyone who has a passion for American Sign Language (ASL). We welcome all adults who are Deaf, hard of hearing (HH), hearing, students, parents, teachers, interpreters, or any community member looking for an opportunity to connect with other signers! We offer a casual and fun environment, opportunities to get together for conversation, laughs and fellowship, make new friends, socialize, relax and enjoy each other's company, as well as having the priv …

Northlake Moms & Tots is a group of moms just for you. It's a great way to meet other moms in your community who share your interests and concerns. This group was created by several primarily stay-at-home moms who's main focus was creating fun, friendly, and safe meetups for our young children. Becoming a mom is a life changing experience and what better way to enjoy all of the adventures of motherhood than by sharing them with other moms and tots alike! We have set off on a mission to develop a …

We function together as an orchestra.  All are important.  None more important than the next. "Human Beings search for the Creator, and they do so almost from the moment they’re born because there’s something missing. I’ll call it the music, the song that they have heard for eons on the other side of the veil… my side. It’s such a shock to be born into this planet in the Human body, to suddenly have the cellular structure presented to you yet again. It’s a shock to the system that is the soul. T …

Where anyone who is interested in gardening and/or permaculture can meet each other and join in the fun! Not sure how to start gardening? Don't know what permaculture is? Want to meet fun people who are interested in growing food and other related things? This is the group for you! Anyone can suggest an idea for a topic and anyone who knows a topic that other find interesting are encouraged to step up and share their knowledge.  Feel free to contact me for any reason! Some of the general topics …

Welcome! CCP is for all aspiring local photographers, models and hair and make-up types to come together to create some awesome collaborations.  We will host meetups that will encourage you to think outside the box and explore what you love in a fun, social environment.  We will explore many facets of fashion, conceptual, and artistic photography.  Become one of our Creative Visionaries and come out play with us! All skill levels are welcome!

We are a social enjoyment group for young adults (17-32 +/-) in the autism spectrum in the Charleston area. Our primary purpose is to give these individuals the opportunity to: * practice different social scenarios in a safe and non-judgmental environment *connect with others like them (and realize you're not alone!) *develop skills (through fun activities) to navigate life more smoothly (i.e. *increase chances to make/keep friends and get/keep a job) *share experience, strength and hope Welcome …

Law of Attraction, Law of Creation, Law of Appreciation, Law of Allowing, Law of ease ……..GROUP. Abraham Hicks teaches that the reason we are not experiencing the amazing life we have carved out for ourselves (which is in the Vortex) is because we are not allowing it. How? Because we keep on "Beating the Drums" on that which we do not want! Law of Attraction just like the Law of Gravity just is. It is a fact. Now it is up to us to "use" it to create the Life of Our Dreams -- moment by moment... …

The Charlotte Business Women's Networking Group is a networking group serving women in and around the Charlotte metropolitan area who want to develop personally and professionally. The Network is dedicated to helping women advance interpersonal and business skills through networking, personal development workshops & the sharing of our resources and tools. Our membership reflects the diverse representation of women in Charlotte and surrounding areas. We foster a safe and nurturing environment all …

Welcome to the Columbia Gamers Guild (CGG). Based out of Northeast Columbia in the heart of South Carolina, CGG aims to unite table-top and D20 players and game masters in the Greater Columbia, Elgin, Camden, Casey, Lexington, Irmo, and Sumter areas. With members stretching as far east as Florence, SC, we aim to accomodate gamers as best we can. Our goal is to build a strong and unified gaming community and to keep the hobby alive. Words from our founder: "The electronic age has beaten us down! …

This is a new group designed to bring together people who moved from the northeast and are now living in the Charlotte area. I wanted to start this group because I am a transplant to the south - originally from New Jersey- and found myself somewhat nostalgic and missing my yankee roots! Sometimes confused by the language (buggy vs shopping cart, britches vs pants, etc.) and missing home, i thought this would be a fun way to bring folks from up north together to share our experiences, meet new f …

This group was formed to bring all of our different backgrounds together. Our purpose is to help one another understand and appreciate each other's diverse culture. This is a great opportunity to make friends and meet wonderful people from all around the world. We welcome anyone and everyone to come join us and learn about the many different types of cultures/backgrounds we see around us each and everyday. Our goal is to create a friendly atmosphere and environment to learn and associate with ea …

A way for local models, photographers, makeup artists, wardrobe stylists, and hair stylists to get images done for their portfolios, and to network. This meetup is designed for professional, semi-pro, fine art, and serious amateur photographers; professional, semi-pro, or aspiring models; and knowledgeable MUAs, hair stylists, and wardrobe designers. This is not a workshop or a place to expect someone to teach you how to do a photo shoot, but rather a way for knowledgeable photographers and mod …

Stroller Strides® is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially trained fitness instructors, it is a great workout for any level of exerciser. Stroller Strides instructors weave songs and activities into the routine designed to entertain and engage baby, while moms are led through a series of exercises specific t …

The place for all real estate investors to learn, grow, and thrive!  We are creating an environment for education, networking, and money producing opportunities all for the local real estate investor.

We are a dedicated group of grassroots individuals who love our natural environment. Specifically the waters of the NC and SC Catawba River Basin. We intend to follow our own personal interests in a broad way and together provide a raised awareness and financial support for this endangered and threatened resource.

This group promotes acceptance for people of all sexual orientations. While primarily an organization created for the LGBT community to socialize, we welcome all individuals who celebrate diversity. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun environment at local venues enabling the community to interact. There is no cost to join. You simply arrive at the specified location and pay for your own food and drinks. Events are planned once a month on Friday evenings.