The Guhyasamaja Center is a community of spiritual friends in the Washington DC area dedicated to the practice of Tibetan Buddhism. We follow the Gelugpa tradition, the same lineage as His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Our Spiritual Director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, founded the center in 1994 as part of the worldwide Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (www.fpmt.org). Whether you are new to Buddhism or a long-time student, we offer classes from FPMT's carefully designed curriculum t …

Join like-minded vegetarians and vegans as we explore life & Los Angeles. Almost every week we'll do something, whether it's trying out a new restaurant, having a potluck at someone's house, or perhaps a veggie picnic at a drive-in. Enjoy great food and great company. All are welcome. Check out our list of over 100 events! The Vegetarian Dining Club was founded in the summer of 1908 by Jeremiah Price and Matthias von Besiex. It was the first of its kind in Pennsylvania, and possibly the first ea …

Meet us for conversation, inspiration & fun! Come to a Meetup event to learn techniques for preserving your treasured moments, to create gift-giving items that will be treasured by those they are given to & to trade tips on page layouts! I want to connect with others who share the same passions I do for scrapbooking, stamping & papercrafting with others in my own back yard! Each month I will host various events including: Kit of the Month Clubs, Workshops, Crops, Create & Take Gatherings, and mo …

We are over 100 people joined by the character trait of being highly sensitive.  In the research literature this trait is called sensory processing sensitivity.  We, as HSP's, experience and process the world differently than 80% of the population.  We have sensitive nervous systems which take in more information and process information more thoroughly.  Wondering if you are highly sensitive?  Take this self test, researched and validated by Elaine Aron, the founding mother of research on sensor …

All About You and Your Wellness and Well Being Alignment of Mind, Body and Spirit Attracting Vibrant Health, Peace and Bliss, Harmonious Relationships, and Wealth and Prosperity in 2012 and Beyond. We are gearing up for a life full of Energy, Strength, Flexibility, Peace and Harmony and the Practice of the Law of Attraction to bring a Total Being by raising our quality of living in this wonderful time space reality, at the Perfect Time, in this Wonderful Body, and in this Wonderful Universe. G …

This group focus exclusively on photographic lighting techniques. Mostly with off-camera flashes using snoots, gobos, gels, diffusers, reflectors, kookaloris (cookies) and lots of creativity. The goal is to learn from each other, practice what we learn and have fun! You should join if any of these apply: - you have a passion for photography - you are an enthusiastic photographer that wants to explore lighting - you read the "Strobist" blog and want to explore the lighting techniques learned …

Join others to learn & share ideas in an open forum run by one of the most successful meetup organizers in the area. This is the first meetup group designed to assist people & businesses with all aspects of online & offline monetization. The focus is on finding out what is working, and how to either start or grow revenue & conversions for a website, blog, app, game, or newsletter. (Monetization in this case referring to revenue/sales/income/donation). Designed to let online entrepreneuers, blogg …

This is a great chance for all beer lovers, home brewers, and meade fans to meet on a weekly basis with the luxury of having Cork & Fork Wine and Beer store as the venue! The best way to learn is to experience, and with beer, the best way to experience is to taste. Every week we will go through new beers, try different styles, chat about what we like and don't like, and generally talk about beer and beer related products. Check out our blog! http://corkandforknews.blogspot.com/

DC Media Makers is the preeminent association of journalists, entertainers, advocates, documentarians and tech enthusiasts dedicated to video blogging and learning media literacy in general in Washington, DC. We trade web video production knowledge and teach newcomers how to make and distribute media online. We feature guest presenters, critiques, and collaborative projects. Whether you are an old pro (-we have members from CNN, NBC, and NPR), an established videoblogger, or someone who wants to …

DMV Black Singles is an online singles community forum that provides the opportunity for you to meet other professional black singles in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Dating in the DMV is hard. Plain and Simple. Time-consuming commutes, conflicting work schedules and long hours often combine to make living and dating in the nation’s capitol difficult. We not only offer a forum for social networking, but we provide you with weekly dating ideas, tips, stories and the opportunity to blog on …

2013 VA Sistagirl Focus This year the VA Sistagirls will focus on social responsibility, community service/engagement, self-improvement and true networking within the group and with other meetups. Oh, forgot to add more laughs and fun! Events - Postings/Suggestions If you have any suggestions, please email me directly. Please include as many details as possible. If your suggestion is approved, you will be added as the Event Hostess for that particular event. Did you know we have a Yahoo Group? …

This group offers an exchange of ideas, examples, support & answers regarding WordPress. Discussion will focus on: Using WordPress for blogging WordPress as a content management system Theme design and creation Plugin development Customization and implementations

We are a community action group to support the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force (MHTTF) Victims & Public Services Committee. We seek to combat modern slavery, which is the exploitation of individuals through the use of force, fraud, or coercion, for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labor. The purpose of the group is to provide a forum for the community to participate in the fight against human trafficking/trading by supporting the work of the MHTTF. Come join us and explore h …

Have you always thought about writing a book, screenplay, blog, anything? If so, then join us as we meet up in locations around the Loudoun County area and put our creative juices to good use! The purpose of this group is to create a supportive network of aspiring authors. It's a lonely world out there when you write, and we all know we can be our own worst critic. As a group we can encourage each other to meet our goals as well as help each other when necessary. If you are looking to complete a …

This group is for local area bloggers (business and personal bloggers) in the Loudoun and Fairfax Counties of Northern Virginia who want to network, socialize and support each other's blogging efforts, projects and endeavors. Our goal is to serve as a resource providing area bloggers ample opportunities for PR, education and mentorship. We welcome discussions, ideas and contributions from members that help group members maximize their blog efforts, presence and visibility.

This Meetup was created by Michael Hurst to help men develop more power and choice in their dating life. Through seminars, meetups and other events, members will learn skills relating to picking up women, developing positive, realistic beliefs about themselves and women.    Become That Guy who is confident, socially savvy and gets the girl. Michael Hurst first discovered what has come to be know as the Pickup Artist Community in 1999. He is the author of the book Become That Guy and offers coach …

Baby Talk 3 is a sister site of Baby Talk and Baby Talk-Too. Together, we share a community blog at www.babytalkmoms.com. We are a social/support group for new & expecting moms in their late 20s to late 30s, living in Montgomery County, MD. We are currently accepting members whose first child was born between August 2010 to February 2011. The group is meant to bring women together who are in a similar stage in life, but due to certain circumstances (moved, friends don’t have children, etc.) feel …

Baby Talk 4 is a sister site of Baby Talk, Baby Talk-Too, and Baby Talk 3. Together, we share a community blog at www.babytalkmoms.com. We are a social/support group for new moms in their late 20s to late 30s, living in Montgomery County, MD. We are currently accepting members whose first child was born from March 2011 to September 30, 2011. The group is meant to bring women together who are in a similar stage in life, but due to certain circumstances (moved, friends don’t have children, etc.) f …

This is a collaborative community, not just a meetup group.  Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for opportunities, these are the people you may want to meet.  Want to contribute or cr …

Baby Talk 5 (Montgomery County New & Expecting Moms) is a sister site of our Baby Talk Moms groups. Together, we share a community blog at www.babytalkmoms.com. We are a social/support group for new & expecting moms in their late 20s to late 30s, living in Montgomery County, MD. We are currently accepting members whose first child was born from October 1, 2011 to present or are currently expecting. Expecting women must be at least 25 weeks pregnant before requesting to join. The group is meant t …

Baby Talk Moms 2 (Alexandria New & Expecting Moms) is a sister site of our Baby Talk Moms groups. Together, we share a community blog at www.babytalkmoms.com. We are a social/support group for new & expecting moms in their late 20s to late 30s, living in and around Alexandria, VA. We are currently accepting members whose first child was born from October 1, 2011 to present or are currently expecting. Expecting women must be at least 25 weeks pregnant before requesting to join. The group is meant …

Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  Are you seeking a co-founder for a new startup?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for opportunities, these are the people you may want to meet.  Want to contribute or create a new s …

Welcome to the D.C Cyber Security Group. This is where network security professionals get together to discuss the latest security breaches, the latest unpatched vulnerabilities, threats and vulnerabilities at the unclassified level with a special focus on IPv6. This group of Cyber Warriors will keep you current, whether you are new to Cyber Security or a seasoned veteran. Self promoting is welcomed. If you have a new book, class, website or blog to discuss, you can have an opportunity to be a fo …

Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  Are you seeking a co-founder for a new startup?  Are you a small business looking for resources to support or re-invent your brain-child?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for oppor …

This is the group for all you online video enthusiasts. Our hangouts seek to engage video bloggers, online media producers, viral video mavens, video start-up entrepreneurs, and others in casual fun and meaningful exchanges of all things online video related. Come as you are and be prepared to chat it up about that awesome something you just watched online and the latest video trends.

DC Metro Area Health and Fitness Bloggers is a group for anyone who has a blog that that focuses on health and fitness and want to meet face to face with other local bloggers. We are bloggers that gather together for fun fitness events and work together to grow our blogs. We will have meetings and talk about working with brands and learn all about our social media influence. **** Must Have Blog that focuses on Health and Fitness To Join**** Membership Policy- If an RSVP of Yes for an event is ma …

This group is dedicated to growing your business with using social media. You will learn how to efficiently use social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Pinterest to build your brand, and increase sales. Our goal is to providing informative and fun local, social and mobile online marketing workshops. At our Meet Ups you will learn: How to set up Your Twitter Profile for Best Results How to generate qualify leads from Twitter How to use Google Hangouts to use that g …

To establish a group and/or network dedicated to sharing accurate information, both formally and informally, to anyone interested in Modeling. Formal networking may include workshops, seminars or electronic conferences and informal networking may include blogs, postings and/or casual gatherings. We welcome all types of individuals (young, mature, men, women, teenagers, children, wannabe models, aspiring models, current models, confused models/individuals, etc.),as well as, all categories of Mode …