We are an eclectic and environmentally conscious group with an insatiable appetite for delicious, fresh, healthy food! If you are interested in learning more about how to make a positive change for yourself, your neighbors, and future generations by choosing the right foods, at the right time, from the right farmer, this is the group for you. Do you want to make friends with great people who have a practical and fun outlook on eating better, helping the environment, bettering our country's ag …

About the group This Meetup group is for indie and local music fans to see some great shows, meet some new people, and support independent/small label and local bands in the process. We go to shows in DC, MD, and NoVA, with a focus on smaller concert venues such as the Black Cat, Rock & Roll Hotel, DC9, Red Palace, Iota Club, U Street Music Hall, etc.  Suggest venues, shows, and bands! Please suggest new venues, shows, and bands! Any genre! This group is active and you should be able to find som …

Dewdrop produces fashion-forward clothing swap events, where stylish locals gather in a fun environment and swap clothes and accessories, promoting sustainable living through fashion. We will have swaps all over the DC Metro area. All clothing remaining from the swap will be donated to a charity, so you can look fab and feel good!  All sizes welcome and encouraged. Bonus, sometimes we have swag bags and/or raffle prizes are given away at our swaps. Pay $10 for admission and get a whole new wardr …

Are you interested in connecting with others who are eco-friendly, wants to live a "greener" life with their family, eat more local food, enjoy the local outdoors, and just get to know more people that enjoy the same lifestyle.  It’s for all ages, for families, singles and anything in between. We can grow our group and activities - as a group and as a community as we enjoy sustainable living!

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012!! Do you find yourself always traveling to DC to have a great time & meet new people? Its ok every once in awhile but sometimes you just want to stay local & close to home. Let's explore what Woodbridge & surrouding areas has to offer. We need more groups in this area of VA. The area is building up and buildings are popping up all over the place, so let's go explore! (Woodbridge, Dale City, Manassas, Centreville, Sterling, Fredericksburg, etc.) If you know of an …

This group is intended to bring together individuals interested in Green Homes & Green Living as well as businesses in the industry. Learn about the latest in Green innovations that can save money and help the environment. Local meeting dates to be determined.

In a city like DC, flexibility is key. So it connection. This meetup is inspired by and for young prof women for whom DC's multicultural & international vibe is second nature. Whether you've traveled widely or only vicariously with Anthony Bourdain; whether you learned a 2nd or 3rd language from family or thru school; if you want to connect socially and professionally with like-minded women, IWP might be the group for you. We want a casual & fun atmosphere with purposeful meetups: social activit …

Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization that was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world. To do that, Slow Food brings together pleasure and responsibility, and makes them inseparable.

As I was studying to be a DC tour guide these past few months I was overwhelmed with the fabulous, interesting places I had never visited despite my 35 years in the DC metropolitan area. I love my meetup groups, and I thought that this would be a perfect way to share my discoveries of the wonderful sites and opportunities that Washington offers. This group will explore the wonderful sites, museums, galleries, parks, wineries, memorials, and more. The meetup group is designed for locals and activ …

Meet locals interested in homesteading and simple living skills like food preservation, caring for livestock, alternative energy, edible landscaping, permaculture, container gardening and more.

This group began due to a need for a new group for those of us baby boomers over 50 in the Alexandria/Southern Fairfax County area.  You do not HAVE to be 50 or older to join, as this group is geared toward those of us in the 45 to 65 age range (and Over 45 just didn't have the same ring to it...;-)  Also, you do not have to live in the Alexandria area, but many of our events will be scheduled in the Alexandria/DC area.  Perhaps you work in this area and would love something to do after work?  C …

This group is primarily for people who are interested in making day trips to the local (2-3 hour drive) ski resorts. Whether you are new to the sport, looking to change between skiing and snowboarding or you are an experienced skier or snowboarder who is looking to carpool and share the lift, this group is for you.

Welcome to the online home of the DC/MD/Northern VA Local of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)! The DSA is the largest socialist organization in the United States, and the principal U.S. affiliate of the Socialist International. DSA's members are building progressive movements for social change while establishing an openly socialist presence in American communities and politics. Prominent DSA members and officers include Noam Chomsky, Barbara Ehrenreich, Gloria Steinem, and Cornel Wes …

  The Chamber of Progress is a non-profit, grass roots organization dedicated to education, public outreach, and social action. We advance progress and help We the People unite to create a balance between commerce and progress. We’re building local and regional organizations to promote non-commercial values and interests. Businesses have their Chambers of Commerce, associations which help them coordinate pro-corporate messages and actions. The Chamber of Progress adv …

Democracy for America emerged from Gov. Howard Dean's presidential campaign in 2004, and has organized grass-roots activists to support socially progressive, fiscally responsible candidates. DFMC is Democracy for Montgomery County, a local DFA-inspired organization which is not directly or legally affiliated with DFA. DFMC has organized events and meetings; and endorsed and organized volunteers for several candidates. DFMC is currently seeking additional steering committee members. Please contac …

Do you live in and around Woodbridge, Virginia? Are you new to the area or a long time resident? Join the adventure! We want to bring together women of all ages in the area who would like to: Meet new people Make new friends Enjoy getting together both indoors and out Explore the local area Do some social networking Get a little healthier Have a lot of fun