The DC Objectivist Salon is a group of individuals in the Washington, DC metro area dedicated to the serious study and practical application of Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism. The DCOS is a proud supporter of the Ayn Rand Institute; its new public policy and outreach division in DC, the Ayn Rand Center for Individual Rights; and the Objectivist Club Network. Please see the 'Pages' section for more information.

Welcome to the largest and most active local community of Atheists, Agnostics, Freethinkers, Secular Humanists, Rationalists, and friends in the Washington DC Metro Area!  We host a variety of events each month in DC, Suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia as well as active mailing lists on current events, debate, and general discussion. We're deeply concerned about maintaining Constitutional separation of Church and State - but we're also interested in building a community.  With that in min …

Welcome!  We look forward to meeting you!  Anything or anyone in the Real Estate industry, marketing, technology, or Business Owners/Innovators/Entrepreneurs.  This is for you!  For the past 5 years, we were all Richmond Women In Real Estate, however, when we got together and combined our passions with others...not only did our businesses grow, but we realized that marketing and technology ruled our industry.  It's taken over.  So, there is no more Richmond WIRE.  It's now Connect 804.  A group …

The Career Network Ministry (CNM) is one of the outreach teams of McLean Bible Church in Northern Virginia. Our goal is to provide caring support to individuals during career transitions. We desire to encourage, equip and empower you to become all that God wants you to be. The Career Network Ministry provides ministry and support to anyone in a work life transition. Discover your God-given gifts and find a career that is right for you. We offer moral and prayer support in a safe environment, enc …

Are you ready to get inspired? Are you ready to go shopping and update your wardrobe without breaking the bank? Don't shop!!! SWAP! At our "Swap Til' You Drop' Clothing Swap Events you can meet with locals to swap the cool clothes you no longer want or need. Our events cost just $5.00 for entry - Just bring all of the clothing, shoes and accessories you have! You can shop/swap for all the items that you want! No limit;) Are you a Recessionista Fashionista? Let's not allow our economy to get us d …

HRBR - Hampton Roads Business Resources was formerly Hampton Roads Business Alliance, a mastermind group for successful professionals with an emphasis on health. This group has dual purposes: (1) Provide a platform for business owners that have a desire to build relationships with experts targeting specific topics such as Business Coaching; Start-up Consulting; Marketing; Networking; Social Networking; Technology; Taxes; Accounting Basics; Funding (Business Loans & Grants); Workforce Managemen …

The RVA HoOp HOuse is a community-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to movement arts... particularly Hooping! It all started with a group of super awesome women and a desire to spread the hoop love. We have created an environment where self-confidence, creative expression, inner strength, and wisdom can flourish. We currently do not have a permanent location but hope to in the future. OUR MISSION The RVA Hoop House is dedicated to fostering a community full of joyful creative self-expressi …

Our Rotaract club is a part of a global effort to bring peace and international understanding to the world. Our effort starts at the community level but knows no limits in its outreach. Rotaractors have access to the many resources of Rotary International (RI) and The Rotary Foundation. Rotary International provides the administrative support that helps our Rotaract club thrive, and we're also sponsored by The Rotary Club of Washington DC. Our Rotaract Club of Washington DC. was founded in Octob …

WELCOME to the DC Young Professionals (DCYP) Kiwanis club! The members of DCYP Kiwanis club are young professionals and recent college graduates committed to changing the world through service within our local community. Each month, DCYP hosts a variety of events that include 2-3 community service projects, a just-for-fun social activity, a happy hour meet and greet, as well as other special events throughout the year. Through this unique combination of service and social events, DCYP provides o …

Welcome to The Most Active Atheist meet-up group on the South-side! "Deities Ltd." (AA) Atheist Anonymous Assembly of Hampton Roads. We are just "Beyond Belief" ;^). Where "every day is a good day to be an atheist," and atheists are just good without god. This group consists of Atheists, Agnostics, Ethical Culturalists, Freethinkers, brights, Humanists, Naturalists and Secularists from the Hampton Roads area, offering a place for socializing and information about relevant news and local events …

The DCPP is open to all artistic, enlightened, vibrant entertaining individuals who respect and appreciate spoken word and poetry. Divisions If you have questions about the Open Mic series, Entertainment and Media Relations, please contact Jae October. If you have questions about the International Outreach, please email Rodrigo Mariscal Paredes. If you have questions about the Writer's Workshops and other educational programming, please email Michael Anthony Ingram If you have questions about co …

Have you been looking for opportunities to get out beyond four walls and co-labor with other Christian from various locations and fellowships, who share a heart to serve in the community, or prehaps to attend upcoming events or to hear upcoming topics focusing on being a faithful steward and staying fit to serve. Then this meetup group is for you. "A Seamless Community of God's People In Action"

Welcome to the Williamsburg Christian Singles Meet Up . This Meet Up is designed to be a gathering place for local Christian Singles who want to grow in their faith, meet new friends, and extend the love of Christ into their communities through outreach.

Welcome Hampton Roads Young Black Professionals! This meetup will a provide a valuable and much needed social outlet for young black professionals in Hampton Roads who are focused on achieving their personal goals, want to find like-minded people to hang out with, and love to have fun!  Entertainment, networking, and community outreach opportunities are geared towards professionals around ages 21-40.

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 …

This group is a place for the AmeriCorps VISTA Community to come together IRL (in real life) to engage in conversation, share best practices, share stories of service, ask questions, work together and help each other find answers. AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service program designed specifically to help alleviate poverty. Founded as Volunteers in Service to America in 1965, VISTA has been working to address poverty in America for more than 40 years. AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service …

Welcome Hoopers! Join in exploring this mesmerizing and meditative fusion of self-expression and cardio workout! Natalie is a Level 2 Certified Hoopnotica Instructor located in Richmond, VA, teaching Beginner and Intermediate Hoop Dance flow classes as well as cardio hoop fitness.  Check out the calender for upcoming classes and FREE hoop jams! Free yourself in the circle! Core hooping and off-body movements are utilized to explore the rythmn of the hoop with our bodies and the ability of the ho …

WELCOME TO UNITED LATINO PROFESSIONALS! Friends. Culture. Community. ANYONE WHO LOVES LATIN CULTURE CAN JOIN! EXPLORE THE CULTURE! MAKE NEW FRIENDS! GIVE BACK! “Si los ciudadanos practicasen entre sí la amistad, no tendrían necesidad de la justicia.” - Aristoteles ULP Vision: United Latino Professionals(ULP) will be the leading social networking group in the nation, with chapters in all major urban areas. Our activities will continue to unite people and celebrate Latino culture. ULP Mission: …

Make yourself at home - welcome to the HOTCOE Meetup! HOTCOE stands for Hands-On Training & Career Opportunities for Everyone. We are the best at providing the general public with (a) hands-on experience, (b) access to just-in-time education, and/or (c) robust job marketing services. Our group is an outreach of, Career Network Ministry, the largest job seeker service provider in the Washington, DC metro area Virginia Institute of Technology's Office of Business Development, committed to bridgin …

Project Yoga Richmond is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities by nurturing, expanding, and unifying the greater Richmond yoga and movement arts collective through selfless service. Our areas of focus are education, outreach, and networking. For more information, please visit us on the web at www.projectyogarichmond.org. Our physical studio (where the majority of our publicly offered classes and events happen) is loc …

"Her children arise and call her blessed" Proverbs 31 Mommas aspire to provide Christ-centered parenting to their little ones in the midst of the chaos that is raising little ones. This is a group providing play-dates, ministry and community outreach, and activities while building friendship with other young Christian married women in the Chesapeake/Virginia Beach area.  Most of our moms are stay-at-home moms.  Group for mothers with children 7 yrs and younger.  Most play-dates will be geared to …

Game day is coming to Microsoft. Team up  and go head-to-head with other gamers at our  free, weekly, Xbox and PC league-based  gaming tournaments. • Connect with other gamers • Compete for fun—and bragging rights • Save up to 10% on store products

LOPSA DC is the DC chapter of the League of Professional System Administrators (LOPSA), a local group created for system administators in the DC Metro area. LOPSA is a nonprofit corporation based out of New Jersey with members throughout the world with the mission of advancing the practice of system administration; to support, recognize, educate, and encourage its practitioners; and to serve the public through education and outreach on system administration issues. While membership in LOPSA is e …

Gay Married Men's Association organized January 10, 1978 with a meeting of 35 men in Bethesda. The group grew out of the ashes of the Cinema Follies fire on October 24, 1977, which claimed the lives of a number of married men. The group was the first outreach to bisexual men and married men with gay interests. GAMMA met for six years at St Alban's Episcopal Library. GAMMA organized support and established a network to assist gay married men in coming to terms with their sexual orientation in rel …

"Meeting Women Veterans at their Points of Need" This group is for women veterans, women in the military, and supporters. As women veterans and women in the military we share a common thread and thus we understand each other, so, why not interact with one another in an atmosphere that is fun and inviting. We are about getting together for food, fun, and fellowship, for a great cause Women Veterans Interactive is a 501 C3 nonprofit membership organization Our Purpose: To provide support services …

In Search of AWE is networking like you’ve never experienced it before and our mission is simply AWESOME! Amazing Women of Excellence: Support. Outreach. Mentoring. Empowerment. At our meetings, we all come down off the tightrope, gather, gab, and enjoy the power, authenticity, and support found only at a gathering of like-minded women. To be an Amazing Woman of Excellence (AWE), you must have a true sense of who you are and how you show up in the various roles you play in your life. You must be …

We are a group of women that meet for fun and fellowship. We are open to all women regardless of race or age. This is a place for you to come and enjoy being you. We have a monthly Zumba class just for women. This meet up is to uplift, empower and encourage one another. We also focus on giving back to the community, so we have adopted The James House as our local outreach project for the year Join us!!!!

Interested in making new friends and making a difference? Join the YoPro NoVA Group and help fight homelessness in Northern Virginia. We offer many volunteer and social opportunities for young professionals between the ages of 21 and 35. Visit our website for more information about YoPro NoVA.