… This is not only fun but could be critical in a tight spot if you get lost, something happens to the group, or you need to improvise on the trail for any reason whatsoever. If you have questions about weather, condition, gear, or fitness, please ask by sending an email to me or one of the other organizers or post to the group for varied opinions. And please use common sense. 2. RSVP Responsibly RSVPing irresponsibly and no-showing have been problems for this meetup and all meetups. This includes …

… :^) **PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR DOG'S SHOTS ARE UP TO DATE & THAT YOUR DOG IS SPAYED OR NEUTERED IF OVER 1 YEAR OLD **exceptions due to health reasons considered upon request**. ACCORDING TO MOST VETS, THIS WILL HELP WITH YOUR DOG'S HEALTH (decrease in cancer) & BEHAVIOR ISSUES (decrease in aggression from your dog and/or dogs around your dog). **PLEASE DO NOT BRING TREATS TO FEED DURING MEETUPS SINCE MOST DOGS GET TREATS FOR PERFORMANCE & THIS CAN CAUSE CONFUSION AND/OR BAD HABITS** **PLE …

We are an eclectic mix of both male and female readers. If you live in or near Silver Spring, can meet in the late afternoon on the 3rd Sunday afternoon of each month, and like to read good literary fiction, some history, some biography, and maybe more, then this book club is for you. We will avoid mass fiction (like John Grisham, Janet Evanovich, Dan Brown, etc.) Come join us! [P.S. The reason the site is set to "Private" is because we meet at a member's home and for privacy and safety reaso …

… One of the reasons I set up the Northern Virginia Hikers and Networking group is that I have a passion for hiking and I have found that one of the best ways of building relationships and connections with others is sharing in activities  that others are also passionate about.    Whether you are looking for ideas, opportunities, advice, business, connections, leads or just want to meet more people this is the perfect opportunity to get some exercise and network in a relaxed and non-threatening man …

South Asian (DeSis) Friends, If you are in your 30's and 40's Desi single, divorced.... Bored or too busy with work? Live around the VA/MD/DC area? Make friends or find a soul mate if something like that really exists ??..:-) Enjoy movies, outdoor activities, picnics and like to try new things ... Reasons to join this group Most Important --- If you just wanna have fun ... Some others are 1. Most of your friends are married or in relationships 2. where every you go someone want to hook you up wi …

… For safety and security reasons we require members to post a CLEAR photo showing their face with their profile. In the case of a missing hiker or paddler this should be self-explanatory! Photos will also be taken during group events and posted and tagged here on our website. We are a camera-friendly crowd, period.   Along with the standard disclaimer-type stuff below we want to remind people that the whole reason we do this is for fun, the pleasure of being outdoors and the pleasure of good comp …

… However, if you change your RSVP to "NO" within a reasonable amount of time before the event, you will not be counted as a "no show" If you can explain why you were unable to attend the event (emergencies etc.) then it is at our discretion if we count it or not. If an event is canceled due to bad weather (for outdoor events) or by the organizer for other reasons, none of the above applies. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Paige, Kelli, or Sharan  

… People decide to practice Buddhism for any number of reasons-to cure a disease, find true love and success or to discover hope,confidence and meaning in their lives. Whether it is for these or for innumerable other reasons, ultimately people practice Buddhism to find true joy and fulfillment in life. To build this life of genuine happiness, you'll need a reliable foundation; so you'll want to know and master some basics. Based on Nichiren Daishonin's teaching, each of the points discussed in th …

This group is for adults who grew up abroad, whether with the foreign service, military, or any other reason. Were you raised in multiple countries and cultures? Do you feel somewhat disconnected from your own culture or any one particular culture? If so, this is the place for you! I hope this group will bring together people who feel this way and who will be able to relate to eachother through our similar experiences and nebulous blended cultural identity.

… (Note for disclosure: we do not receive any commission from the restaurant, the restaurant was selected because it is only one block from the Chinatown/Gallery Place (red line) subway Metro station; they give us the entire restaurant (2 rooms) every 3rd Sunday for our event; their food is excellent and very reasonable for Downtown DC. It saves time and is convenient to return to the same place and time each month.) This program is organized by volunteers, changemakers and residents like you. Our …

This group is strictly for DC residents in long-term relationships with no kids. The reason for making it so specific is so members actually come out to events. This group is all about connecting couples that can actually get together  (not hindered by a long commute into DC from the suburbs or by kids). And our experience is that DC residents are 100% more likely than non-DC residents to come out to events. Also, this group is about connecting people in more of a meet and greet atmosphere (happ …

DC Atheist Meetup is a member of the DC Area Coalition of Reason (DC CoR).  New members from the DC CoR media effort (started October 19, 2010) are most welcomed. Our groups is here to provide fun, friendship and intellectual stimulation for atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, realists, freethinkers, brights and all others interested in critical thinking. To get the "flavor" of our group, check out www.ReligionRealityCheck.org. If you are considering the move out of the superstition closet …

… Members who join this group with the intent of soliciting other members for any reason will be removed.   In talking with members we've decided to collect a $10 annual donation for membership to this group. Your $10 donation covers costs incurred from meetup.com (as an organizer we are charged $150 annually by meetup.com). The $10 donation will last for a year. So if you make a $10 donation on May 16, 2010 it will expire on May 16, 2011. Any extra funds collected will go toward purchasing suppli …

… If for some reason you wish you attend an event but don't care if you connect with our group, please do so on your own and do not RSVP through this Meetup site. Since this is a social group, can I use the events as a way to just meet people? Our events are not intended to be a base for dating. Yes, we are a social group, but we are a group aimed at offering comfortable movie experiences so that you as a member may benefit from it. Of course you're welcome to contact members outside of the …

Someone mentioned to me that I should start a group for people that moved to the DC area from Michigan. And you know what? I couldn't come up with a reason not to. So this group is for all of the people that are new to the area or have been here for a while and want to get together to meet other people from Michigan, watch some Michigan sports games, reminisce about the old country or just get together for a good time. And there also has to be a Euchre tournament sometime!

I love the UX community here in the DC area and I'd like to have a way to keep us meeting throughout the year. The UX Dinner DC group will have a slight structure to its meetups - we pick a UX-oriented topic for each meal, try and loosely stick to the topic as we eat, drink and be merry, and network with other UX-types. I'd like to keep the meal group meetups small (no more than 8 people) for a couple of reasons - the first being that it's easier to get reservations for 8 or less; second, I thi …