Barefoot Runners of Northern Virginia and DC is a group of runners who have left behind the modern day shoe and run in Vibram Five Fingers, minimalist shoes (Nike Free, Terra Plana, etc.), or completely barefoot! Barefoot running allows the body to easily fall into its natural stride and run healthier. Lots of new people are exploring barefoot running thanks to people like Christopher Mcdougall (Born to Run) and Barefoot Ted. Come join us for a run today!  Everyone is welcome - even curious non- …

Northern Virginia KnitKnutz is a totally free, totally unstructured, totally fun gathering of knitters of all skill levels and adult ages. We meet from 1 - 5 on the first and third Sunday of the month at the Reston police station, across the street from the Reston library. We love to welcome new members, so invite your knitting and crocheting friends, too! This Meetup site may tell you that there's a fee. THERE IS NO FEE - KNITKNUTZ IS TOTALLY FREE!

The Northern Virginia Ruby MeetUp is dedicated to Ruby, Ruby on Rails and Web 2.0.

Reston Paranormal for Northern Virginia is looking for serious-minded investigators--with or without experience--to join our team.  Our purpose is to help individuals, families, or businesses who may be experiencing distress, or other trauma, related to possible paranormal activity.  Although we investigate known, alledgedly-haunted sites, we do so to sharpen our skills as a team, as we await our next investigation.  Please consider joining us in our quest to more fully understand the phenomenon …

Meet other Bull Dogs at The Leesburg Canine Country Club, Loudoun's off-leash social club for dog lovers & their best friends. The Club is hosted by a 26-acre private park (Falcon Ridge Rec Center) which is 2 mi. to Brambleton/Ashburn, 10 mi. to Sterling w/ 10 acres of fenced dog-friendly areas: 5 & 4 acres for large; 0.50 acre for small; and lighted agility arena. In addition to our breed meetups, TLCCC offers 1) annual memberships; 2) day pass packages; and 3) social events. For those consider …

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 …

Hello and welcome to THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA BUSINESS EXCHANGE. NVBE was founded by four business professionals, who believed that a fun environment, where others can join and share their thoughts and ideas is very essential. We strongly believe that word-of-mouth referral based marketing is the most effective and cost-efficient way to get your company or business more exposure. Networking is 'KEY' in any business, and as the old saying goes "Your network is your net-worth". Avoid expensive ad …

The Washington, DC, chapter of UVA alums meets only in DC and I don't go there, so I thought it would be fun to form a group of UVa alumni who live and/or work in the Northern Virginia area!

One of the best ways to network is to do it through shared activities. By being in a relaxed atmosphere you will get to know others and establish deeper relationships doing something you like, vs. a quick networking meeting at a hotel or restaurant. Besides the networking opportunites for business and work, you will also improve your health and fitness. Hikes will tend to be 4-6 miles during the weekdays before or after work with options for longer hikes for those wishing to do so. It sure beats …

We are a group of men and women who enjoy playing badminton and prefer to play on weekdays during the daytime. All skill levels are welcome. Come join us! (To learn of other opportunities to play badminton in northern Virginia, log on to www.evergreensports.net.)

Are you Single? Do you play Golf and like to Socialize? Northern Virginia is our Playground of Choice! Come join us as we Begin our 3rd year! We are a group of single, divorced, and widowed golfers that get together and golf/socialize around the Northern Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, even Pennsyvania and a few destinations beyond. Beginners and accomplished golfers are welcome to join the fun! We would like our members to participate in our activities. We understand you cannot make all of …

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in Northern Virginia, VA! Come to a Spanish Fanaticos Meetup event and make new amigos while speaking in Spanish, learning new vocabulary, putting your grammar knowledge into practice and/or simply brushing up your Spanish skills! Some of our events include: Spanish Grammar and Literature Workshops, Social Networking Events, Happy Hours, Dinners, Coffee Time, Hikes, Picnics, Movie Nights, Dancing and more …

We are a non profit organization in the Northern Virginia Area. This is a group for cyclists and bicycle riders who enjoy riding. Rides are designed for intermediate and advanced level riders who enjoy challenges, meeting new friends and giving back to the community. This group started 4 years ago as an organized 32 mile supported ride. Our rides now range from 30 to 60+ miles. Come join us for the sights of the Northern Virginia area.

Maybe you're one of those people who sits in a church pew on Sundays thinking to themselves, "I don't believe a word of this." Or perhaps you've checked out of the dogma arguments altogether, avoid church or temple and just to try living a good, decent life. Or, maybe you don't believe in god, but instead seek an ethical path consistent with your understanding of the universe. If any of those sound like you, we should meet! We're the Northern Virginia Ethical Society, a congregation composed of …

NAMI Northern Virginia (NAMI NoVA) is the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation's largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons with mental illness. NAMI Northern Virginia sponsors local support groups, educational programs, and advocacy with the goal of affording individuals with mental illness opportunities to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Anyone interested in knowing more about mental illnes …

NOVA Tribe series provides Jews in their 20's and 30's living and working in Northern Virginia with innovative programming & leadership activities. You will find events for singles, couples, and everyone in between from small gatherings to larger soirees and networking opportuntiies. Programs are held in Northern Virginia so they are accessible for most people out in the suburbs, but we would love our DC/Maryland friends to cross the river and see what is out there beyond the city.

In 2001 I studied Chinese calligraphy at the Smithsonian Resident Associates with an artist from Shanghai. That summer I enrolled in Chinese language courses at the Northern Virginia Community College. I have been studying Chinese ever since. In 2010 I completed a graduate program at the Hopkins- Nanjing Center (HNC). Shortly after I returned to the US I started the Arlington Chinese Corner hoping to meet others in Arlington with similar interests and to find opportunities to keep speaking Chine …

This is a group for any parent or caretaker looking for childcare and/or babysitting services in the Northern Virginia area. Using the co-op childcare model, pre-screened members can enjoy free or dramatically reduced childcare expenses. Parents should not have to sacrifice date night, or worry about the unexpected call-in to work, at the expense of quality childcare.  It is our hope that we will not only receive a helping hand every once in a while, but make new friends! Warning! Please, do no …

This group was created for people who have recently relocated to the Northern Virginia Area. I know transitioning can be tough, and my hopes for this group is to create a fun and non-judgmental environment to build long lasting friendships in. If you are new to the area and ready to make some friends please join us. Activities will include but are not limited to hiking, camping, happy hours, movies, pot lucks, BBQ's, karaoke, volunteering, and concerts.

If you live in the area or new to the area and searching for Christian fellowship, we would enjoy meeting you at one of our fun singles activities. We are a diverse group of Christian singles that enjoy spending time together and meeting other Christians with similar faith and values. We welcome all individuals from all Christian backgrounds and denominations, to meet and enjoy camaraderie, fellowship and relationship building. Our goal is to build friendships, relationships and support through …

Do you enjoy a good CIGAR? Would you like to learn more about cigars? Do you enjoy meeting new people? Well, join the Northern Virginia Cigar Enthusiasts Meetup Group, meet other local cigar enthusiasts, and discuss and smoke your favorite cigars! "Cigars are a social thing"; what's better then sitting down with a smoke and a drink and shooting the breeze with your friends? This cigar group is for anyone who likes to enjoy good cigars and friendly conversation. Finally, a place where cigar smoke …

If you are Jewish, single, and enjoy meeting and socializing with fellow Jews then this is the group for you! We meet once a month on a Saturday night for a variety of activities. Members are always welcome to suggest additional activities. P.S.   If you were born between 1946 and 1961 you fit the group's age range.

Meet with others in the Washington, DC and Northern Virginia area interested in various National Hockey League Teams! Gather to watch the NHL games and discuss your favorite team and team players. Make new friends!

Lets bring recess back and have playdates for grown-ups!We are an eclectic group of working professionals from the West Coast living in Northern Virginia and Washington DC who love anything outdoors. We hike, bike, kayak rain or shine and love to find brunch spots and group adventures (baseball, sailing). When we are big enough we hope to have kickball and softball teams forming and we want to include both singles and married couples of all ages (brand new group as of May 18 2013) but many of us …

Do you love to find new and exciting ways to stay in shape? Try new workouts, races and trips with like minded people? Then this group is for you!!

The Northern Virginia IBM Rational Users Group - for all the users of Rational Tools and Technology.

Jeanette Blix of Fundametals.net and Cindy Wimmer of Sweet Bead Studio, two jewelry artists, met at a coffee shop and talked wire. They talked about art and jewelry. They talked about growing and advancing their skills. And over a latte and cocoa, they talked about the lack of workshops in the Northern Virginia/DC metropolitan area. “Well this will just not do!”, they decided. And so, ArtBliss was born. ArtBliss is a new series of workshops that encompass jewelry design and mixed media from inte …

Meet awesome Jewish firearm enthusiasts in the Northern Virginia area to enjoy all sorts of shooting activities and social outings together. We encourage firearm safety and promote all types of shooting sports. We also provide opportunities for shooting novices to learn how to be a safe and responsible shooter. We are not a religious or political organization. Therefore, we welcome folks of any religious or political persuasion to attend our meet-ups and shooting activities, and have a great tim …