Come Meetup with like-minded Special Events professionals from around Baltimore and beyond in sharing ideas, promoting new thinking, and finding inspiration. Milestones Special Events meetup is a face to face group without any commitments, restrictions or membership fees. Are you trying to connect with other special events professionals? Do you serve families planning Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, family events, proms, reunions, community events, concerts, corporate and company …

Welcome to the Washington Event Professionals (WEP) Meetup! If you're a professional in the field of meeting and event planning looking to network and grow with other professionals, you've come to the right place! Join us as we visit DC venues, attend fabulous events, network, and learn from others in the field! I'm Caneil McDonad, your Organizer. I've been a professional event planner for over 9 years. I'm always open to your questions, comments, or ideas! To hear about other events going on ar …

God has a plan for every detail of our lives--particularly including that which is near and dear to all of our hearts: when we're going to meet the person God has for us to marry. This group has three main goals: Goal 1: Setting aside time at the beginning of the new year to recommit ourselves to God, asking him to bless the year, show us his plan, and place us in the very center of his will as we pursue all his has for us. For the month of January, this group will be a forum of prayer partners …

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By adding the single letter 'd' to an otherwise negative word association, it becomes a term of victory and glory. This meetup is for women who understand what it means to be loosed as well as those seeking understanding and manifestation of Luke 13:12 in their lives.  This group is where born-again Christian women can feel comfortable, where we can socialize, fellowship and disciple regardless of our backgrounds, skin color or marital status. Ideally, events will range from just us, to spouses/ …

This group is for young Asian professionals or anyone who enjoys being part of the group in their 20s and 30s. If you like dancing, drinking, socializing, going out or love taken pictures, please join and we will keep you update on our monthly plans. We plan happy hours, events and activities in many of DC popular clubs, lounges and locations for people to meet, make new friends and a change to network. This group is open for single, married, new comers, college students, foreign students and an …

An organization of professional wedding vendors in the Maryland, Virginia and DC areas dedicated to continuing education and service excellence in the wedding industry. You can join us on Meetup to find out about our meetings and events, however, to become an official member, please visit www.weddingprofessionals.org, to get info on membership.

One idea, one team, one solution at a time is what it's all about.  Conceptualize, design, develop and deploy a new app, web service or product every three weeks.  Share in the fun, excitement and equity of the next big thing.  No need to wait in line to pitch for a limited amount of spots to get your idea up and running.   No need to pay to join a group of strangers for a few days hoping that you can put together something meaningful and move forward.  Join our community of entrepreneurs, devel …

Chinatown is a Great Place. We will bet you have eaten at some of it's tasty restaurants or strolled the streets getting to know the culture. And we want it to last for many years to come.  It is a hub of culture where Chinese, Americans, Chinese-Americans and people from all over the world visit as part of their visit to Washinton D.C. It represents what can be some of the best ideas for our ONE city. Join us as we discuss the future of CHINATOWN and our ONE CITY, Washington D.C. We hope to mee …

Welcome All new Members! What are we about?!? This is a new group that at this moment has no particular purpose other than for people to come together and plan just about anything. We can have large discussions, cookouts, parties, meetings, get-together's, or anything you suggest! It does not cost anything to join and be a part of the group, and for now there will be no cost to come to any of the events. But in the near future if a plan is put together that costs money, then we will decides w …

Second Half Rally is a FUN meetup group for experienced life veterans who like active recreation and sharing good times together. We enjoy activities such as biking on rail trails, kayaking in natural environments, hiking in state and national parks, attending festivals and concerts, exploring interesting city neighborhoods, discovering cool restaurants, and going car camping to celebrate being outdoors around a campfire. We also like to eat, drink, and HAVE FUN, especially outdoors where everyt …

Tibetan meditation master Tai Situ Rinpoche has given his permission to begin the planning process for a Palpung Institute center in the Washington DC region. If you are a Tibetan Kagyud practitioner and would like to be part of this historic endeavor please join this group. We will prepare a plan to start a center in the Washington DC area. I will present the plan to Rinpoche in April 2013 and with his permission return to the US to establish the center. I am a long-time mahamudra student of T …

20s and 30s Hiking Around Maryland offers local hikes that meet on the weekends. These hikes are generally from 2-12 miles and easy to hard.  There are some hikes that will be moderate-difficult to difficult, so please check the skill level of a hike before you RSVP. Also, given the fact that many of our hikes now have waiting lists, we've started a new NO-SHOW policy.  If you RSVP for a hike with a waiting-list, but do not show-up, you will be moved to the waiting list for the next hike you joi …

Inspired Ghost Tracking is where you meet other paranormal investigators and other people who have an interest in the paranormal, ghost investigations, ghost hunting, ghosts, and spirits. We do various events around the paranormal and have guest speakers who are experienced in paranormal, paranormal investigations, and ghost hunters. We do paranormal investigations at least once a month for public ones and when asked for private ones. If you are looking for someone to investigate your home then …

Intro: When I first moved to DC, I went to several movies by myself. I discovered that I wasn't the only one. Several DC Professionals attending movies solo! I thought, "It would be nice if I just had some girlfriends that I could meet up with after work, watch a movie, and go get dinner or drinks!" Join "DC Ladies Movie Nights" and do not worry about going to the movies solo anymore! Requirement: Just an interest in movies and an interest in having fun. The atmosphere is casual, without a lot …

Welcome eBay, Amazon, and Etsy online sellers – Join to Learn about Selling Online, Growing Your Business and Succeeding Online. Network with like-minded entrepreneurs who are reinventing themselves or have left the 9-to-5 behind or maybe like in my case the 9-to-5 laid me off. What is your Plan B? Join us to reinvent yourself and become your own boss, start working on your Plan B or to network with other online sellers. My name is Imogene Armstrong and I was an IT professional for over 30 years …

Motorcycle rides! Where do you ride? Where are the best rides you know? Need some new ride ideas? Planning an adventure? Planning a BIG adventure or tour? Going on an organized ride? New roads, paved or not. Meeting and sharing ride information and routes, rides and adventures you are planning or have done. Find some other cool people to adventure with, for a day or a week or ??? New riders and not so new riders sharing experiences and rides. Sport touring and adventure to dual sport and cruiser …

Let's go skiing, take some domestic trips and embark on some international excursions. You should join if you like to travel and see the world and you enjoy traveling with a diverse group of individuals.  This group is inclusive.  We love everyone. How it works: We will feature a number of group trips for our Members.  Members are encouraged to suggest trips and events to be planned and presented.  But, because trips and events normally are expensive and  money needs to be collected, we think h …

Washington Event Network is a group of over 590 event planners and vendors in the DC Metro area.  The group is a mix of established event planners, those new to the industry, and business owners and vendors.  We offer profitable monthly networking events, a message board listing event tips and advice, and a free job & internship listing.  Our events are free or almost free.  We are making a big splash in the DC events industry.  We are already in the top 10% of all Meetups in the nation based on …

Greetings Soulsters! Welcome to Art N Soul (DC). For those that have a little bit of soul, and like to stir it up a bit...you've come to the right place. We believe in quality over quantity....we like to keep our group very close-knit. We try to create a platform for connecting mature and progressive like-minded men and women in the Atlanta Area. There are no "cliques" in this group...and we don't tolerate DRAMA. This is a place where like-minded professionals can meet new friends, mix, mingle a …

WELCOME! We are a photography group dedicated to learning the fine points of artistic figure photography and lighting techniques, and perfecting our skill. We do this by taking lots of pictures & practicing at numerous workshops. This group welcomes: accomplished professionals, first timers, & all those in between. If you are serious about photography, regardless of your skill level, and want to improve your skill at working with nude models, this group is probably for you. We take photography v …

There was one book in college that especially amazed and confounded me: James Joyce’s Ulysses. With a reader’s guide on my lap I eventually did made it to the final glorious yes, but I was fully aware that most of the novel’s depth and richness had washed right over the limited pathways of my mind. It’s been awhile, but I’d like to take another stab at it. This time I’d like to start by properly fortifying myself by doing some necessary supplemental reading. And while I’m at it, why not meet som …

Welcome to DC GenX-Ms! Did you know that there are more than 600 GenXers in Metro Washington Mensa? We should get together more often than once or twice a month, right? There are so many fun and interesting things to do in DC that I decided a Meetup group would better accommodate our members. I encourage everyone who's interested to suggest and/or plan an event at will. I especially encourage those of us who are more low-key and introverted to suggest and plan events that they find attractive. M …

Christian singles who are looking for activities, fellowship, and service outreach in Anne Arundel County and surrounding counties are welcome to join. We are planning activities for Singles who are 30 - 50+ who love the outdoors, enjoy fellowship and social opportunities. Open to those who wish to meet other Christians, while enjoying weekend getaways, water activites, sports events, traveling, bible studies, movie night, and other events as suggested! We are mindful that everyone has different …

You may have already enjoyed Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines friendly and personal service, variety of on-board activities/shore excursions, and amazing innovative ships and dream vacations to destinations all over the world. If not, you are a person who expects a quality cruise/vacation experience. If you love to travel and have a have a thirst for new and unique experiences; if you want to live life to its fullest; if you want to expand your mind and your horizons and enjoy the excitement of ad …

Single moms, 21 and over, who are striving to obtain or maintain their independence and to be the best mom for their child(ren). This is a group for those of us who want more out of life and would like to meet others that have the same ambition. This is a group for young ladies who put their child(ren) first and still manage to be or desire to be fabulous. As a social worker and single mother, I understand how hard it is to manage all the responsibilities that comes with being a mother. Time nee …

Kick start your weekend with a fun-filled Happy Hour! We plan to meet on Fridays at local Howard County Pubs and Restaurants that offer Happy Hour specials. We also have activities on other days of the week.  This year, we plan to go to festivals, wineries, plays and other fun events.  So if you want to enjoy some fun activities with good friends, then we are the meetup group for you! So come on out for an hour or two, grab a beer, glass of wine or a martini, pull up a chair and make a new frie …

Hi! I've decided to start this group to build a community for moms and dads who live in and around the District, and specifically who rely on the metro or other public transport to attend meetups. The aim is for babies and toddlers (up to age 3) to meet and have fun, the parents to share tips and experiences, and hopefully build new friendships all round! The group is open to stay at home and part-time working parents in their 20s, 30s, and 40s as we all have something to offer! If you are curre …