The Northwestern Queens Paranormal Research Group (NQPRG) has recently been named as one of the top two paranormal meetups in the metro region by meetup.com. We were beat out of number one by a group of UFO Enthusiasts. Isn't it crazy what some people believe? None-the-less, that makes us the number one meetup dedicated to exploring the afterlife. This is a group for individuals in the Tri-state region who are interested in exploring all aspects of the afterlife and those parts of nature that so …

Manhattan Chamber of Commerce (MCC) is a non-profit member organization, which serves as a primary resource and help for small and mid-size firms doing business in Manhattan. The MCC represents the voice of over 100,000 companies in Manhattan and partners with over 300 diverse business organizations. The Chamber supports the business community through advocating for positive business legislation, hosting networking events and seminars, expanding marketing opportunities and international outreach …

This is a group for anyone interested in kicking cancer's butt and creating amazing friendships along the way! Relay For Life is a 12-hour overnight event that allows survivors, caregivers, and participants to come together in the fight against cancer. There are moving ceremonies, fun activities, epic music performances/entertainment, etc. All of the money raised goes towards the American Cancer Society's mission to find a cure, raise prevention awareness, and provide services for patients going …

Mission: Formed in early May 2009, The Art Song Preservation Society of New York (ASPS) is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the art song while simultaneously promoting the art song recital. Through pragmatic monthly workshop discussions, lectures, master class series, concert and recital performances, competitions, outreach programs and education for singers, accompanists and the broader public, ASPS plans to ensure that New York’s classical singers, accompanists and art song enthusiasts …

Sierra Club Inner City Outings is a community outreach program that provides opportunities for urban youth and adults to explore, enjoy and protect the natural world. We are a one hundred percent volunteer organization working to provide young people with outdoor and wilderness experiences, environmental education, leadership training, and positive group experiences while imbuing in them a love of nature and the outdoors. View the general NYC ICO website for more information: http://nycico.s …

Live, work, and/or socialize here in Brooklyn? Gluten-free? Then please join us! This group aims to get GF folks together at Brooklyn venues offering safe and delicious GF food, centralize info about GF life in our fair borough, and - by outreach and the strength of our numbers! - encourage more Brooklyn businesses to offer GF options.

This is a group of adults from the tri-state area that desire to be the change that we want to see in the world. Through the teachings of Jesus Christ we aim to be His hands and His feet to serve those around us. We will have volunteer opportunities (local and abroad), fundraisers, social gatherings and fun activities.

www.Voluntaire.Org Where to go,   ...when You want to Help. - Nationwide Catastrophe Response Volunteer Home Page - Attention NEW  MEMBERS: PHILADELPHIA, PA (NOTE: we deperately need Event Organizers here now please call anthony johnson at cell: 504/610-6098 if you can help co-ordinate volunteer events for hurricane Sandy) NYC (NOTE: we deperately need Event Organizers here now please call anthony johnson at cell: 504/610-6098 if you can help co-ordinate volunteer events for hurricane Sandy) …

Do you love trying new vegetarian & vegan restaurants?  Do you enjoy the company of fellow vegetarians & vegans?  Are you occasionally frustrated that your meat-eating friends "don't get it," and do you wish to dine with others that have the same enthusiasm for vegetarian and vegan food that you do? Welcome to our group.  What I am especially proud of is all the wonderful members we have.  We seem to attract some of the very nicest, most thoughtful people in New York.  Given the focus of our gro …

This group is dedicated to local, social and mobile online marketing.  Our group is filled with people passionate about helping local businesses and organizations get the word out on social media, search, email, directories, mobile and everywhere you need to be. Our Members We are filled with diverse and passionate members and experts: Owners of small-to-medium size businesses PR professionals looking to leverage online channels Entrepreneurs who want to grow their business Technology and serv …

The LispNYC.org community is devoted to the advocacy and advancement of professional software developers in their adoption of Lisp-based and functional programming technologies such as Common Lisp, Scheme and Clojure. We accomplish this through targeted programs of education, outreach, monthly meetings, mailing lists, development projects and spirited conversation with NY metro area software develpment professionals. Our monthly meetings are held every second Tuesday, are free and open to all.

A group for Python ladies of all levels of programming experience, in the NYC metro area. Pyladies is an international mentorship group with a focus on helping more women become active participants and leaders in the Python open-source community. Our mission is to promote, educate and advance a diverse Python community through outreach, education, conferences, events and social gatherings. PyLadies also aims to provide a friendly support network for women and a bridge to the larger Python world …

Wikimedia NYC is the nonprofit supporting Wikipedia and related projects (and resulting cultural and educational outreach) in the Greater New York City area. We also work with Free Culture Alliance NYC, and this account will also support meetings of everyone interested in that broader movement.

The Actors Theatre Workshop is an award-winning non-profit theater, community center and educational institution that teaches innovative educational techniques and theatre principles to adults and children from all walks of life; produces classical and contemporary plays and documentary films that maintain the highest artistic standards; and develops new dramatic works that examine the social issues of the day. Since 1990, ATW has flourished as an artistic leader in the field, producing award-w …

Brooklyn Young Filmmakers Center is now up to more than making short films since it moved into it's public office in the Trilok Arts Center in Clinton Hill.  We now have access to large spaces we can rent cheaply and are recruiting film professionals as faculty for diverse workshops (including Storyboards, Props, Music to Film, etc.).   BYFC is just 5 minutes walk from the Brooklyn Navy Yard where the Steiner Studios is expanding to a 50 acre media campus..   We are working to create a Careers i …

We are a non-profit group of bold, quirky tipsters who give advice for 25 cents in public places in the city. The way it works is we sit on fold-able chairs in the square, and we give you advice anytime you drop us a quarter and ask us a question. Any kind of advice. And yes, to anyone. We are just as qualified to do this as you are. The quarters? We use them to organize and grow this group, as well as build our website. Why do we do all this? Because we love making people happy, talking to anyo …

We are volunteer group that teaches tennis as a platform for mentoring and community building to at-risk youth in four public housing communities in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Every Saturday from 12:30 - 3:00, May-October, we literally bring tennis to the kids by setting up temporary tennis courts within their communities. Each community comprises a tennis "club", with its own team jersey, and volunteer group. At the end of each season we put on a tennis jamboree with free T-shirts, trophies, and BBQ. …

Join Us! This group is for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals who seek success and enjoy helping others. Whether you've just started college or your getting ready to retire, if you believe in having fun, learning, traveling, and helping others succeed, then I encourage you to join us. The plan is to have a mix of social and educational events to allow us to have fun and grow our professions through networking, while at the same time volunteering to help those in need. I started …

There are lots of volunteering opportunities around the city but it isn't always the easiest thing to become involved. This group aims to provide a variety of opportunities that are fun and meaningful so that you can easily support a cause you're interested in. We'll do the legwork of contacting the organizations and all you have to do is donate your skills and time. Let volunteering motivate you to try new things! This meetup is in its early stages, so any and all help is appreciated! If you k …

Join our group to help us in our mission to serve Brooklyn's neediest! We've been doing it since 1866! We need new faces and fresh ideas and want to get you involved in your community and help create a better Brooklyn! We will inform you about great events, volunteer opportunities and ways to meet other like-minded people inBrooklyn and more!

SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT in NEW YORK! Workshops, Showcases and other events FOR SINGERS/ACTORS/INSTRUMENTALISTS For Professionals and Non-Professionals Anna Bartos, Organizer* Greetings and Welcome! Have you always wanted to sing or act, but never did? Did other things get in your way, like a day job? Or, did you sing/act a long time ago and want to get back into it? Well, here's your chance to make your life-long dream come true! SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT! gives you a golden opportunity to try …

Hello: I would like to start a group that focuses on planning events to support different community groups in the NYC area. Each month (or every few months) we would focus on a different low-income community issue in NYC, and we could have a fundraiser or event to support the issue. I envision this group to be people who want to help out, and who want to plan and do many different things to help low-income and immigrant New Yorkers succeed. As an eclectic group of individuals, we can pool o …

Jersey City Schools Meetup is an active meetup group for residents who want to be engaged in improving educational opportunities for the children of Jersey City.  This group is primarily about outreach - helping parents, residents, and interested organizations connect with one another. Primary goals of Jersey City Schools Meetup are: Maximize communication among all interested parties, Enable efficient calendaring for in-person contact around school issues, meetings, and planning sessions, Fost …

Africans Walking for a Cause (New York City) Goal: This is an open group for people of African origin in New York AND all others who support their efforts: to promote the act of giving and generosity through participation in charity walks/runs around New York City and to that end promote good health. Joining the Africans Walking for a Cause group is a great way to give back to the community while meeting like-minded individuals who are social conscious, positive, and active. Many of the causes …

Hello, more coming soon on the new focus of this group to expand to various ways to impact the city/state/country/world in a positive way. We will be active in various activism movements, charity, volunteer, community service events, and MORE! More information coming soon, please join us!

We are a group of independent people who use their collective skills and creative talents to impact the world in an immediate way. We seek to empower, connect and enliven our communities while having fun and creating change in ways we never imagined possible. Project, event and collaboration ideas are welcome. We’re an evolving community – and we’re unlimited in what we can achieve and experience together. Join up!

The NYC Charities Group seeks to promote community service and volunteer events in the NYC area. Our events include fundraisers, supporting various charities and non-profit entities, volunteer events and other community service activities. We welcome everyone who is interested in volunteering and giving back to the community. Join us as we mobilize our efforts to promote further good!

Hello! This is a group for folks that have started a grassroots organization working in Africa or who are interested in supporting causes related to Africa development. Those who are interested in travelling to Africa or whom have already been are welcome as well. Let's get together and share stories and are hopes for the future of Africa.