This group is for anyone interested in traditional and non-traditional methods of optimizing the growth and development of their special needs loved ones. From medicine to education to parenting (and more!), our focus is to share with one another ideas and information that might serve to better quality of life as well as provide support to one another as we navigate through often uncharted territory in helping our family members achieve their highest potential. We hope to make ourselves accessib …

Welcome to the Northern Virginia Raw / Living Foods Meetup Group! This group is open to everyone including the casual raw food curious to the seasoned raw/living food enthusiast. Please check the calendar and RSVP to attend one of our meetups. The focus of the group is social, to promote community, to educate, and to offer mutual support. We will typically hold one potluck a month, but there could be other meetups and activities during the month so be sure to check the calendar and also turn o …

The primary purpose of TWAW is to Educate, Equip and Empower women shooters. TWAW is a national group for women who are looking to learn and grow as shooters. We are 52,000+ strong.  We will be having monthly gatherings to practice, learn and grow as shooters. We will be having monthly meetings to discuss opportunities for women to be introduced to issues important to women as firearm owners and shooters, learn safe gun handling skills and train together. The purpose of TWAW is to expand the wor …

www.novac.com ***The events posted here are open to the public and are offered monthly.  NOVAC Members have access to daily viewing sites and opportunities! :)  Please visit our website to become a member!!*** NOVAC is a non-profit organization formed in 1990, however, the club was around informally many years before that! We provide enjoyment and education to the public (and ourselves!) through amateur astronomy. We discuss telescopes, astrophotography, and anything above our atmosphere! :) W …

You may have heard that we are planning our 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival for April 28-29th, 2012! We plan to expand our festival activities to include a Book Fair, Career Pavilion, and even more great exhibits and performers! We are starting work on our school outreach activities such as the Kavli Video competition and songwriting competition now! If you are interested in being part of our Volunteer Outreach Team for the 2nd Festival, then please check out our Volunteer Information Ses …

Welcome to Girl Power United (GPU) a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to positively empower the lives of teenage girls through education, awareness, inspiration, and mentorship. GPU has established a united coalition of teenage girls using positive programs to empower their minds and embrace their natural talents. We foster and support teenage girls through our signature branded empowerment workshops, leadership and mentorship program, empowerment seminars and conferences, teen healt …

BootStrap America is a non-profit corporation created to address 3 primary problems in American Society today: 1) The growing problem of unemployment and under employment in America. 2) The decline of American educational institutions (especially HBCUs (like Howard University and predominabtly latino institutions). 3) The continuous erosion of personal freedom that threatens the future of our children, our grandchildren, and their children. We firmly believe that if we do not take MASSIVE ACTION …

Rays of Healing is a Metaphysical Church The purpose of this Meet-Up group is to reach out to the community to inivte you to come visit us. The Rays of Healing Church was started in the early 2000's and is dedicated to providing healing energy to as many beings as possible as our service to spirit and humanity. Our ministry is to provide: * Healing energy to our members and all others * Healing energy to those who would not routinely seek healing energy or who can not afford to see a practition …

Meet with deaf and hearing group learning American Sign Language. Practice signing skills from beginner to advanced for all ages. Great environment and meet new people and share their experience of learning more about deaf culture.

Visitors are always welcome. Feel free to drop by! Meet other locals who are interested in overcoming the fear of public speaking, learning the art of leadership, making new friends, and enjoying the camaraderie of being an active club member of Toastmasters. Our members range in age from mid-twenties to mid-seventies. The tone of our meetings are friendly, encouraging, supportive and no pressure. We meet twice a month, usually on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Our fall, winter and spring location …

This Meet Up is the public presence of the Small Business Network of Vienna, a group of small business owners, professionals, & entrepreneurs who grow their businesses through personal referrals.  SBN was started over a decade ago - before Meet Up.  Each SBN member represents a specific industry or profession.  There is no duplication or overlap of interests within the group, so new business is referred to one and only one member. SBN members agree: -learn about and promote fellow members' busi …

This is going to be a group where we can post regular (and irregular) rides done out of the shops at Spokes Etc.

The Healing Cooperative is an organization which provided PRACTITIONERS and ADMIRERS of the HEALING arts with the OPPORTUNITY to come together each month for a SHARING EXERCISE, a HEALING MEDITATION, an EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION by our SPEAKER of the MONTH, a VEGETARIAN MEAL OFFERING, and a fabulous NETWORKING experience. Participation is $10 pp - which goes towards promotion of The Healing Cooperative Join us and grow both SPIRITUALLY and PROFESSIONALLY! Monthly Meetings Weekly Workshops Private …

I started this cooking group to encourage healthy eating and educate people about healthful food choices and cooking practices. Healthy food is delicious! I teach cooking classes and feed you. The four most important things in a healthy diet are...Plant strong, Nutrient rich, whole foods and healthy fats.

The Falls Church/NoVA Chinese Language Meetup Group was organized in June 2010 by Si-chi Huang. The purpose of the group is to organize cultural, educational, social function activities, and other shared activities with Chinese as the primary language of communication. This group is open to both native and non-native Chinese speakers. Language learners of all levels are welcomed.

This group is for adult horse owners and enthusiasts in the Vienna, Reston, Great Falls, Mclean area. Horses are slowly disappearing in our neighborhoods, and I hope this group will bring those of us left together. Meetings can include but are not limited to: speakers, clinics, coffee hours, trail rides, equestrian night out, tack swaps, etc.

Meet with other local people who love the markets, who want to generate income from trading and who want to become successful traders and investors. Our goal is to help trading enthusiasts achieve their goals through shared information, community development and better education. We focus on stocks, options, FOREX, and futures with a strong emphasis on technical analysis and risk management. Our Maryland Group: http://www.meetup.com/Washington-DC-Metro-Maryland-Traders-Meetup-Group/ Our grou …

The Inventors Network of the Capital Area (INCA) is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1993. Our members are interested in patents, the innovation process, product design, marketing, licensing, prototyping and other product development issues. Every month we host a meeting with a speaker and time for experienced and beginning inventors to network.The meetings are usually held third Mondays of the month at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. Private sector …

The Woodbridge IBD Meetup Group welcomes anyone who is interested in investing from beginning to advanced. We are dedicated to teaching the CAN SLIM Investing System. You do not need to be an Investor's Business Daily subscriber to join and membership is free. Each month, we will discuss the current market outlook and watch list stocks.

BrainRelief is for Teens: Underachieving Gifted and/or Talented Creative, non-traditional Right-Brained learning style May have Executive Function concerns. May have ADD/ADHD or other Twice-Exceptional characteristics BrainRelief features: Individual coaching Educational consulting Workshops for small groups of teens Presentations for parents, teachers, or students Resources for Gifted Teens, Right-Brained "Different Drummer" Teens, Teens with                  Executive Function Disorder, Te …

This is a group for Real Estate Brokers, both residential and commercial, in the Washington DC Metro to expand their network and discuss information pertinent to your businesses. We will meet once a month.

Parents Without Partners is a nonprofit organization devoted to helping single parents and their children. Orientation is held the first Sunday of every month (unless it falls on a holiday). The next meeting will be on August 5 at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street, Room 214, Fairfax 703-293-6227 RSVP: Patricia 703-691-4968 or patricia.morgan11@verizon.net . We are a not for profit organization dedicated to single parents and children to provide educational and social progr …

The decisions everyone must make about money will lead to a life of either prosperity or perpetual debt. But what are the rules? Most of us have never had a course on Money 101 and so we learn by trial and error. If you wonder why you run out of money each month before you run out of bills, this Meetup is for you.  To learn more, go to our off-site domain http://www.themeetupprofessor.com/fiq-home.html Plz note, there is a registration fee of $10 for each class session to ensure that you honor y …

Engage with other women entrepreneurs in the DC Area! Created by Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence to bring together established women business owners, M3 Meetups support post-startup entrepreneurs to grow their businesses to the next level. Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence is the leading national not-for-profit provider of resources, business education and community support for women entrepreneurs seeking to grow micro businesses to million dollar enterprises. Count Me …

Executive Leadership and Career Management are the responsibilities of each of us in our lifetime. "Leaders are not born" and skills and competencies can be learned and take you from good to great. The group was started to encourage creativity, innovation, and inspiration for professionals and executives who want to make an impact on their lives and on the lives of people in their communities. Workshops and seminars can be provided on a number of topics, can be customized for the group, and are …

SHE CAN SHOOT has become the largest female only firearms training chain that incorporates a total hands-on teaching method, while also using certified and experienced female instructors. Presently, our SHE CAN SHOOT chapters are on the East Coast including Missouri. SHE CAN SHOOT is committed to offering support to women who are interested in developing or enhancing their shooting proficiency as well as self-defense skills without feeling intimidated and being judged.  We are also a group of wo …

NAMI Connections is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. NAMI Connections groups offer a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. All groups are confidential- participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish. Support groups are open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Everyone is a valued participant. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Nor …

NVCT, founded in 1994, is an award winning charity that saves nearby nature by helping local governments and private landowners voluntarily preserve natural areas, trails, streams and parks. NVCT is a non-profit, tax exempt 501 (c) 3 organization preserving natural and historic resources. Contributions are tax deductible. Presently, we have preserved over 5,370 acres of natural areas and open space in Northern Virginia. NVCT also hosts Explore + Restore, a series of local outdoor educational and …