This group is for local area bloggers (business and personal bloggers) in the Loudoun and Fairfax Counties of Northern Virginia who want to network, socialize and support each other's blogging efforts, projects and endeavors. Our goal is to serve as a resource providing area bloggers ample opportunities for PR, education and mentorship. We welcome discussions, ideas and contributions from members that help group members maximize their blog efforts, presence and visibility.

Toastmasters Clubs and Toastmasters Members in Loudoun County, Reston & Herndon, Virginia

We play games... Our main goal is to have fun. We welcome all gamers from novice to experienced. We play games of all kinds, but mostly board games and card games. We all very flexible and easy to get along with. We have members of all ages and from various gaming and non-gaming backgrounds. We promote a positive mental attitude, good sportsmanship, fair play, flexibility, open mindedness, patience and communication. We provide many games, but also ask that members bring their favorites to share …

This group is for the any Northern Virginia Area Budoshin Jujitsu School and for all Northern Virginia Budoshin Jujitsu Members

ArtKlub is a group of friends who are local Northern Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Washington DC artists that meet weekly for fun, self-education and encouragement, and to obtain critiques and try vet new ideas. Sometimes we're pencil to paper, sometimes we're discussion and goofing off. We are there to create, inspire, and share.  We help hold each other accountable to making deadlines for commissions, when asked to do so. This is not like book club, sipping tea and having intellectua …

The Google Technology and Developer Group (GDG-DC) is a developer group designed to discuss, discover and distribute Google technologies. This will cover Washington DC Capital Suburban area including Northern Virginia and Maryland. GDG-DC meets on as often as we could find good topic, location, sponsor and interested techies! Please visit our website and join our groups to participate and register in Meetup to attend. Oh.. don't forget to follow us on  Twitter Check out http://developer.google.c …

This is a great group of people from all walks of life who know and love the art of hand dancing, or who would simply love to learn. The group participates in hand dance lessons, dance outings, road trips, etc.  Most activities are sponsored by the 7-Step Hand Dance Academy, including chapters throughout the metropolitan area.  This Meetup Group was started to encourage fun dancing events closer to home, and as an alternative to the tiresome DC commute and other hassles. Come try us out. We love …

This is a group for having sober fun and making friends!  This is not just for people in recovery, but for people who enjoy a sober lifestyle.  Couples and singles welcome.  We plan to enjoy a broad range of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, BBQs.  Also we plan to enjoy dining out, coffee time, movie night, music and other events.

Are you an entrepreneur? idea man? developer? engineer? investor? hard working average Joe who wants more out of life? Are you ready to begin your own start-up but need a perfect co-founder? Our group will serve the purpose of connecting people who are interested in working together and starting something big, share ideas and turn objectives into realistic goals. The goal is to bring people together from various backgrounds and in the process, maybe we will find our perfect co-founder and a new …

This boot camp class is designed for those who are not ready for intense workout but really want to start exercising. Class consist of warm-up, strength, resistance, cardiovascular, core and cool-down. Whole Fitness Training Boot Camp instructor understands how hard it is to lose weight or just get healthy. There are many distractions in our lives, with junk food, sweets or just being to busy with daily activities. Take time out for yourself and take the Boot Camp class. It will make a differenc …

This site is provided as a footprint. Please register on our main site at http://www.nova912.org. Most of our events are only advertised on that site.

We all know that it's difficult for women to meet other women in the suburbs. We also know that there are plenty of women looking to meet other women out here. So, we have put together a meetup group to make it a bit easier to connect with other gay women (couples or singles) who would enjoy getting together for dinner, potlucks, trips to wineries, hikes, etc.. So, if you live outside of the city and would like to meet other women without having to trek to DC, then this is the group for you! We …

Meet other vegans and vegetarians in the Dulles Corridor / Northern Virginia area and share ideas about vegetarian philosophy, recipes, restaurants, and products. Our members choose a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle for a variety of reasons including better health, animal rights, healthier planet, non-violence, and spiritual practice. Whether you are a long-time vegan or just starting out vegetarian, everyone is welcome to join us.

Separation and divorce is difficult....and finding support throughout the process makes it easier. Not easy...but easier. We are here for support, education, and sharing of resources. River Chat meetups are generally held in a coffee shop, a place where we can meet and talk over what is on your mind that day, at that time.

This Meditation group is a safe and sacred space for you to explore your inner world. My intention is to help you take a moment to pause, get present and close your eyes in meditation. In the moments when your eyes are closed in meditation I hope that they will open on the inside. And when they open on the inside through awareness that you see yourself as the divine-loving-light-being that you truly are! Come and get present to your truth and join me in celebrating love, light and peace. Namaste …

CFMI-NOVA is the Northern Virginia Chapter of Christian Fellowship for the Mentally Ill. We offer support groups for those who are suffering from mental illness.

This is a group for anyone interested in Capoeira. All ages and skill levels are welcome. I'm starting this group because I want to bring awareness of this intriguing martial art to Northern Virginia. I will soon be opening a school in Ashburn which I hope will further grow and develop Capoeira in this area.

What others are saying ... "I learned so much from all the speakers. I feel better about my situation knowing that I am not alone." "I recommend the program as a beneficial starting point to educate yourself about all the categories of change [that you will be facing]." More information and to register:  www.EverChangingRiver.com. Workshops:  Northern Virginia (Ashburn) and Montgomery County (Rockville), MD A basic Divorce 101 workshop for when the flow of your personal river might be taking you …

Trying to get more local NoVa Raider Fans to watch the games together.  Open to bars in Sterling or Ashburn. Message me ideas!

This group is for people in the Northern Virginia area who are interested in getting involved as a volunteer for the Sunshine Mail Foundation. Sunshine Mail is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides children in need comfort, support and joy through free Sunshine Mail Care Packages. Sunshine Mail is filled with handmade cards, care essentials and other age appropriate items and delivered to children in need including hospitals, homeless shelters and foster care. Our plan for this meet-up group is t …

This group is for anyone interested in Ethical Computer Hacking.

We're a diverse group of ladies in NoVA who absolutely love chatting over tea, coffee and a wide variety of international cuisines, decadent desserts and fun events.  While most of our activities are in Northern Virginia (Dulles Corridor) we will occasionally schedule events in other areas.  Join us and forge new and lasting friendships over lively conversations, potlucks, games, fine dining, spa days, gala events, and shopping.

This is a meet up for those of us with availability during the weekday which we can take advantage of. Perhaps you are in-between jobs, retired, unemployed, a student, work at night, or only work a few days a week; we can enjoy the flexibility of court locations, avoid rush hour traffic. If you are off during the day and like to play tennis, this meet up may be for you. Its all about having fun and enjoying your self. Yes we are playing to win, but not to the point were its no longer enjoyable. …

We are a singles group (age 40 and up) focused on combining social and volunteer activities that will take place mainly in Northern Virginia. We’ll plan our events around a volunteer activity, but will have a get-together before or after the volunteering, so members can get to know each other. We’d like to spread the joy, so will be volunteering at a variety of different venues: helping at some local thrift stores, food banks, church-based activities, but also cleaning up the parks and perhaps t …

AgeWell NOVA. This collaborative initiative is to promote Evidence Based Medical practice and Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) by creating a succession of public conversations with leading practitioners in the respective communities across Northern Virginia. Its launch is April 9, Tuesday evening, 6:30 - 8 pm at the Ashburn Library, on Hayes Road. For further information, contact Priscilla Chism, priscillachism@comfortkeepers.com. 571.830.8243. Please note a second event, Sunday, May 5, …

The Brambleton Golfers Club is designed to give golfers a fun/competitive environment to improve their skills. We will host approximately 5-6 Major event per year along with Sunday Skins Games. This group is open to anyone with a USGA Handicap. Brambleton Golf Tournaments "MAJORS" will take place once a month with a variety of formats cost will approximately be $40 + Cart/Green Fees. Winners will receive Callaway Gift Certificates that can be used on the Callaway website to purchase any type of …

This group is set up to learn, share, and practice Arabic Language. This meetup is open to anyone who would like to explore the language of poetry, spirituality, and wisdom. The meet up will cover beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of practice. It will also feature and cover different aspects of Arab history, literature, and culture. The meet up will regularly open up with a small teaching of a short verse from the Koran to provide insight into the complexity and beauty of the Arabic la …

Nothing like a whippet needing some serious exercise. For those of us with small backyards, the Dog Parks of the area are the best answer for playtime. As you are surely aware, whippets have a play pattern slightly different than some other dogs, and it would be awesome to get a few of our crazy pooches together on a regular basis.