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This meetup came to be because we have all seen many 20's & 30's groups and 40+ groups on Meetup, and if you're like me, you have found that the majority of people in those groups are either 27 or 53. So, with that said, this group is for everyone really, but mostly intended for people ages 36 to 44, because we are the "in-betweeners," and we ne…

This group is all about hiking, walking, and having fun while getting and staying fit! We do it in the mornings, evenings, and all weekends and are very flexible. Get your mind out of the gutter 'cause we are talking about walking and hiking now people! Meet other people who enjoy exploring the outdoors while making new friends. Whether you…

Meet other local individuals interested in combating climate change, promoting renewable energy and living & working sustainabley. Enjoy monthly speaker panels focused on ways for you to work toward a carbon-free DC. Topics will include things like how to start using renewable energy, purchasing locally-grown food, planning eco-friendly events…

Like art exhibits, museums, indie movies, plays, lectures, cultural festivals, and other artsy-fartsy activities? In your 20s or 30s and live in the metro DC or Baltimore Area? Looking for others who have the same interests or want to try something new? Join "The Culture Club" and check out the artsy side of town! No amount of artistic skill…

Meet with local film lovers to watch foreign, classic, and arthouse films at the many museums, cultural institutions and embassies in the DC area. For the most part we will attend free museum film screenings, but occasionally we will also venture to area arthouse film meccas like the Goethe Institute, AFI Silver Theater and Landmark Theaters to cat…

The Arlington Young Democrats, Virginia's Chapter of the Year, was a key asset during the 2005 gubernatorial race, won by Democrat Tim Kaine, and the victory of Jim Webb in 2006. Help us get ready for 2008! Check us out and sign up for our email updates at arlingtonyoungdems.org.

The Global Economy and Development program at the Brookings Institution hosts frequent Global Young Professionals Meetups in Washington, DC. The meetings are intended for young professionals - the next generation of leaders - in the fields of global economics and development. Through the program, Brookings Global provides a platform for emerging l…

If it is within your comfort zone to do a variety of activities and to be around a variety of diverse people then click join. We mix it up. We like it that way:) We truly meet for the sake of "meeting up." What do we do? A variety of activities such as clubbing, dancing, happy hours, concerts, special events, dining, bowling, etc. It varies…

This is a social club for all educated and professional people from all ethnical & national backgrounds who are looking to add to their social circle, make new friends, engage in social & professional networking & participate in variety of fun activities, meet worldly people & possibly finding 'the one'. Qualifications to join this group: -You…

Our group has meetups for black women and non-black men who are involved in an interracial relationship or are interested dating interracially. We are looking to plan events to bring people together and help build a community. Whether you are looking for Mr. or Ms. Right or have been married for 10 years we hope to have an event for you. We e…

We come together as a force of change. DC is a powerful city that is replete with possibilities; let's see what we can accomplish together. The 11th Hour was a great start, let's keep the momentum moving... The group is based on the movie "11th Hour". [www.11thhouraction.com] The movie includes Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, theoreti…

Hey! Go no further and join one of the fastest growing group in the Washington DC Metro area! I am organizing this group to bring together all the socialites in the area, who have a sense of adventure and want to meet others that share their interests. The group will spend its time braking out of the DC area for activities like watersports, hik…

Washington, DC Green Festival November 8-9, 2008 Washington, DC Convention Center Register to volunteer: www.greenfestivalvolunteers.org/dc Are you committed to the movement towards a just and sustainable world? Want to make a difference? Meet with our volunteer coordinator and other local people who are interested or are already planni…

Do you read the Economist, Foreign Policy Magazine, Foreign Affairs, Newsweek, or any other magazine that analyzes foreign affairs? Can you name the 5 veto states on the UN Security Council? Then this is the organization for you! YPIA is for people who are interested in foreign affairs. If you work in the field, are looking for a job in th…

READY FOR WEEKNIGHT HAPPY HOURS & WEEKEND ADVENTURES?!!! - Happy Hours are hosted in the Reston vicinity (Centreville, Chantilly, Ashburn, Leesburg, Fairfax, Herndon and Reston) w/ occasional jaunts to Arlington, Alexandria, & D.C. - Our Adventures include: White Water Rafting, Tubing, Sailing, Skiing, SCUBA Diving, Horseback Riding, and Hike…

This Meetup group is for .~.Single People.~. Mostly 37 + and older Our events will encourage conversation, laughter, fun, friendship, and social awareness. Meet fellow Wine, and Food and going-out-on-the-cheap Enthusiasts for Happy Hours, Cultural Events, House Parties, Festivals, Live Bands and Fun Day Trip outings! Everyone's welc…

Want to practice your Arabic? Meetup with others in your area who are also interested in the Arabic language. All dialects, ages and levels of proficiency are welcome!

DC Let's Lounge not Club is a premium social group catering primarily to 30 and up. We seek and are sought out by venues that cater to our needs and welcome our presence. We are active. We are fun. We are creative and there is no other group like us. We attend venues that are sophisticated, classy and of high quality. Additionally, many of o…

Amnesty International Volunteer Group 536? Adams Morgan supports Amnesty International USA's vision of a world in which every person enjoys the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights instruments. We organize events? such as concerts, protests and vigils? that raise awareness of human righ…

The Sun shines and will shine for millions of years. Plants grow organically from natural soil with sunlight. Oil and coal deplete and pollute forever. Let's stand of the positive side of forever, not the negative side. We need FREE Energy --- Freedom's Renewable Energy Everyday/where/one. Grow a garden, and fruit and nut trees and vines and berr…

Meet other outdoors enthusiasts who are environmentally conscious and spiritually inclined. Of course you don't have to be all three! Our main purpose is to enjoy nature, whether it is hiking, biking, camping, backpacking or bird-watching. We'll also try to do our part to protect the environment by joining clean-ups, trail maintenance, etc., Being…

Fun! Excitement! Camaraderie! Laughter! Meet others like you, who want to make new friends and enjoy adventures like BBQs, outdoor events, happy hours, dinners, dancing, social and cultural events, fairs, and whatever else strikes our fancy. Everyone with a smile and an appetite for fun is welcome.

Please join us for brunch to meet new people and try well-reviewed restaurants in the DC area. Brunches will be scheduled monthly.

We're in this for fun. Our scheduled walks and hikes are of the easy to moderate variety and most are also dog and kid friendly. Plan on leisurely adventures with plenty of time to stop and smell the wildflowers or look at the city landmarks. You are encouraged to bring snacks, a journal, a camera, whatever you'd like to carry to make the experienc…

Meet other outdoor enthusiasts by participating on different activities: hiking, biking, camping, rafting, kayaking, etc! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Curious about the name of this group?: "OutdoorfiendS" = Outdoor + Fiends ~Definition for Outdoor: in the open air. ~Definition (informal) for Fiend: one who is addicted to som…

Sure, D.C. is fun, but sometimes it's nice to stay local and socialize closer to home. Let's get together at some of the great places in Northern Virginia, after work, weekends, whenever!

This group is for everyone, but it is especially good for those who want to enjoy the outdoors, but may not have much experience. This is a great group for learning new outdoor skills, or brushing up on those you may already have. We are a fun, supportive group who aim to have a variety of outdoor activities and experiences.

This non-political, non-religious and purely social meetup (singles and couples) group aims at bringing together members (arabic and non-arabic) who are interested in the arabic culture, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, or religion. In this friendly and social environment you can social mix and mingle, share fun activities around town and at…

Meet with other local people who are interested in Volunteering for their community! Participate and plan volunteer activities. Socialize and share your experiences. If anyone would like to help organize, please email me, help is always appreciated. Thanks.

Come enjoy great walks and good company with the Alexandria Walking Group! We explore many of our area's loveliest parks and cityscapes. While our focus is primarily on Alexandria and elsewhere in Northern Virginia, we occasionally venture further afield to enjoy all the great places this area has to offer. Have an idea for a walk or hike? Post…

We are a group devoted to screening independent feature films and documentaries about international social and political issues. This is a hybrid group made up of independent film aficionados and independent filmmakers. Screenings are sponsored by NomadsLand.com in conjunction with legendary progressive eatery, bookstore and salon Busboys and Po…

Hello everyone and welcome to the 35+ Singles Just Wanna Have Fun group. Whether you’re new to the area, newly single, or what I call a professional single person (like myself) this meetup is for you. The DC metro area is an awesome place to live, work, and play. Born and raised in the area I am still learning and discovering new places a…

A group of folks in the Greater Washington DC area bound by the belief that life is best taken one step at a time. Events are primarily day hikes (from easy to difficult), but include other outdoor activities and occasional social ones. "It's quite a feet" hike rating: - Easy, less than 2 blisters - Moderate, 2 to 3.5 blisters - Difficult, gr…

The Global Development meetup is hosted by the Center for Global Development in DC. This meetup is for anyone interested in international development issues and topics. Our meetups are intended to be informal group discussions and community building events. Hope to see you there.

With such a rich jazz history in Washington, DC that spans from Duke Ellington to Roberta Flack how can you not want to enjoy what the city has to offer musically? We will post and organize events at venues in and around the DC area, including but not limited to: The Birchmere, Bohemian Caverns, Twins Jazz and Blues Alley. We want to bring you fu…

DC Salsa Meetup is a group mostly comprised of very beginner, intermediate dancers with some outstanding advanced dancers along with very professional instructors, venue owners, & salsa promoters who enjoy dancing. Although, don't let our name fool you. Even though we are the "DC Salsa Meetup", our events are spread throughout MD, NOVA, and DC on a…

You dont always have to put on your gym clothes to exercise. The wonderful thing about walking is that it's a great form of exercise and it can be done anywhere and by anyone, young, old, middle-aged or child-sized. Taking walks is a huge part of our group, but our main goal is to get you up and out of the house and get you moving. Our activit…

Virginia Grassroots Coalition is a community-based volunteer organization. Started in 2004 as a network of progressive activists, we focus on Progressive social and political issues in Virginia. We also run an email list that's 3500 people strong.

Our club brings together people interested in learning more about the Arab world through language & cultural experiences. We attempt to break false stereotypes and bridge the cultural divides which separate us.

This is for all those who want to practice their English, or those who were in international clubs in college and have been wandering without a home ever since!! Whether you're originally from another country or American-born with a global vision we welcome you to meet for memorable events in the DC area.

Have you ever wanted to get away, but all your friends are busy? Have you ever wanted a night in town, and have no idea what to do? I have, so I am starting the going places meet up. This is the place where we will not just talk about going places. We will go places, so pack your bags and keep your passports handy, because we will be on the go soo…

Interested in exploring the DC area and all that it has to offer with fun people? This group is about getting out there and sampling the many activities available in DC Metro area?that means everything from brunch at a new spot, hiking on a sunny day, checking out local festivals/concerts and anything that may come up of interest to this group! A…

Our group schedules challenging hikes and other outdoor adventures in the VA-DC-MD area. Membership is free, but a small $3 fee is collected at each event and donated to a local charity. If you are involved in a local charity, let me know so that we can support our members and their causes. This group is open to everyone. ******** To…

Meet other local hiking enthusiasts and those who like to go early and follow the DayHiker philosophy "Go early, go light, go fast, go far, go high, and achieve a personal best in one day, returning to a hot shower, a gourmet meal, a fine wine, and a comfortable bed" All those who are dedicated to hiking excursions near and far, short 5-6 miles or…

Meet other people in your town interested in backpacking. Talk about locations, equipment, recipes, etc., and find people to take trips with.

Meet with people who like adventures - getting thrills through adventurous sports like camping, caving, climbing, hiking, kayaking, skiing, skydiving, whitewater rafting, just to name a few. We plan most of our events for fun as well as adventure. We camp on many of our events and trust me you will make some cool friends. We strive on adventur…

Meet other local people who are interested in visiting local Museums and Art Galleries.

We are designed to provide fun events for cool people who are looking to mingle. Whether your single or together with someone we'll have events for both groups. Doing events by yourself can sometimes get old. So hook up with our group for some cool local events such as movies, bowling, tubing, happy hours, concerts, wineries, festivals, dinner ni…

Welcome to the group! Meet other local hiking enthusiasts to explore what metropolitan area has to offer. It's our mission to visit some national parks in the country and international hiking destinations as well. If you're a nature lover who wants to take some time out of your busy life to get out in the woods and enjoy waterfalls, wild lives, and…

Meet other local Dems! Sponsored by the Arlington Democratic Committee, about 60 attendees meet to discuss local/national politics, listen to guest speakers and receive news on getting involved. Email jamesemcb@yahoo.com to join the ACDC listserv pf sign up at www.arlingtonyoungdems.org.

This group seeks to help elect Democrats and grassroots involvement to promote Democratic principles. After months of inactivity following the dissappointing 2004 election the group now meets with DC for Democracy, the largest grassroots Dem. group.

Meet other local supporters of Barack Obama in Northern Virginia! We're here to make sure Senator Obama gets into the White House in Nov 2008!

Washington Post Staff Writers Sunday, February 11, 2007 .. Against the morning cold, Obama wore an overcoat and a scarf, but no hat or gloves. In his speech, he presented an ambitious agenda that includes bringing an end to the Iraq war, eliminating poverty, ensuring universal health care and creating energy independence. But he seemed to be…