“Let's get together for some outside deck or rooftop dinner parties, backyard BBQs, picnics, garden parties or relaxing around the living room fireplace sharing in organic fare with good people and even better conversation; creating small group Real Food socializing that will spontaneously spread like wildfire to other communities locally.  If you care about the source of our food and wish to learn more; and if you believe A-list music, food and fun bring people together; join the GMO Free DC co …

Let’s discover resources for healthy, sustainable living in and around Prince William County, Virginia! We'll meet monthly or more often. Some of our Meetup events will include: Visiting local farms that offer sustainable, pastured beef and poultry Learning about green housecleaning Visiting a local beekeeper Taking gardening classes Price comparisons of sustainable products Looking at policies and laws in Prince William County to see how they impact our future sustainability and health Discov …

Inspiring and empowering people to live a more self sufficient, sustainable, economic, and meaningful life. Inspire and Empower As the league grows, we all learn and grow as well. Teaching each other how to be more self sufficient. Teaching things like urban gardening, canning and preserving food, building solar panels, making cleaning products, growing medicinal herbs, composting, ridding our lives of paper products etc. Skill shares and workshops are different. A skill share will be a 10-15 …

Calling all fans of Not-So-Big Houses, Ecovillages, Cohousing, Mother Earth News, Little House on the Prairie, and Zydeco! Please join us if you too have been dreaming of a back-to-basics, yet modern life in a multi-generational intentional community with resilient, fun-loving, environmentally-conscious neighbors. We are envisioning a neighborhood of 20-40 homes with organic gardening, skill-sharing, bountiful potlucks, and shared use of an off-grid common house and other amenities.

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

Founded in 2008, The Zeitgeist Movement is a Sustainability Advocacy Organization which conducts community based activism and awareness actions through a network of Global/Regional Chapters, Project Teams, Annual Events, Media and Charity Work. The Movement's principle focus includes the recognition that the majority of the social problems which plague the human species at this time are not the sole result of some institutional corruption, scarcity, a political policy, a flaw of "human nature" o …

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 …

Hello! Please excuse our mess, we are currently undergoing a restructuring. As a result we have limited new memberships for now, as we revise our membership standards and rules of conduct. It has been proposed that we realign the goals of this meetup group to meet the following: -life skills -lost arts -sustainability methods -emergency preparedness -survival without technology / wilderness survival We also need to explorer the way our group accepts new members, handles the identity requirement …

Meet fellow Vegans, Vegetarians and the veg-curious near you! Come to our local events, break bread with us and enjoy the company of our diverse group. All are welcome, the only requirement is that attendees bring a labeled vegetarian/vegan item to share when attending potlucks. So come have delicious meals, share your favorite vegetarian recipes and make new friends! Most of the members are vegetarian, so if you are vegan, please feel free to call the venue to see if they offer enough vegan cho …

This DC Metro group meets regularly to discuss our successes, our struggles, answer any questions people may have and participate in a community of like-minded friends. We will also hold ad-hoc potluck meet-ups, picnics in the park, local farm visits and who knows what else. The group is led by Matthew & Stacy of http://PaleoParents.com but we welcome all members to suggest events and participate fully!

Greetings, Sister-Friend! The Renaissance Women of Color (RWOC) represents a renewal, revival and rebirth of the spirit of womanhood, and the power of femininity among women of color. We are a 'social sisterhood' of Black/African-American, Hispanic, Latina, Asian, and all women of color who enjoy living life, and have PURPOSE and PASSION in addition to the roles that define us (wife, mother, CEO, PhD, etc.). Our first and most important role is that of a WOMAN, which we appreciate and celebrate …

What's going green all about? Going green is about connecting to people, saving money, being kind to ourselves and the earth, learning new skills, living simply, being prepared and having balance in life. Sustainable Reston works to identify fun and practical solutions to address issues of climate change, peak oil and economic disruption. We're doing things to raise awareness of these problems, but more importantly, to be part of the solution. Join us as we: plant some veggies, build a solar ov …

Transition Richmond Virginia is a local, grassroots organization dedicated to supporting the network of local initiatives that are focused on building community resilience in the face of such challenges as peak oil, climate change, and the economic crisis. Based on the work of Transition Culture, Transition Richmond Virginia supports projects relating to local food production, mass transit, energy independence, education, and healthcare designed to create lives that are more abundant, fulfilling …

Meet other local people who support Permaculture design for creating more-sustainable human environments. Everyone welcome, including all regional residents, friends & supporters! Permaculture offers practical solutions to many of the problems facing the world by using ecology as the basis of organizing systems of food production, housing, technology, economics and community. Please join us as we cultivate a beautiful, delicious and healthy tomorrow! Activities include discussion groups, tours, …

Chinatown is a Great Place. We will bet you have eaten at some of it's tasty restaurants or strolled the streets getting to know the culture. And we want it to last for many years to come.  It is a hub of culture where Chinese, Americans, Chinese-Americans and people from all over the world visit as part of their visit to Washinton D.C. It represents what can be some of the best ideas for our ONE city. Join us as we discuss the future of CHINATOWN and our ONE CITY, Washington D.C. We hope to mee …

Meet other local people who support Permaculture design for sustainable and responsible co-existence. Propose some good times and days to meet. I would also like another Assistant Organizer to help.

This is a group for anyone who is interested in bartering, sustainable living, and community activities. We will meet on the first and last Saturday of each month to trade or exchange, goods or services directly for other goods or services, without using money or any other similar unit of account or medium of exchange. The group will also meet to plan and discuss other sustainable community events such as community gardening. If you are interested in finding alternatives means of exchange, colle …

This Web Page was created for the residents, investors and or managing members of Princess Anne Gardens Condominium Community. On this page you will be able to discuss your thoughts, opinions and concerns about the community as well as give and receive advice on do it yourself repairs, modifications or remodeling and renovation tips for your condo.  Any opinions or discussions on this page are those of residents of our community and are not supported nor are they the opinions of the board of dir …

WELCOME FUTURE COLONIAL MOMS Started on September 15, 2010, Colonial Moms is designed for active mommies looking for playdates and activities for their little ones (ages 0-5) around Williamsburg and the surrounding areas. Just as importantly, it is intended to give us adults opportunities to meet and socialize with other moms. WHAT WE DO Colonial Moms has a very active calendar with meetups typically 3-6 days a week. Every member is encouraged to schedule and host their own event(s) and each …

THIS IS A FREE SERVICE for NON Martial Artists. Started by Four time Senior Master Instructor Kyoshi English. This FREE service is offered through our nonprofit organization, The Women's Self-defense Network. There are no strings attached. We educate Men and Women about the dangers of our society. Learn how to make yourself less of a target, more aware of your surroundings, and more confident in your appearance. Learn how to use practical self-defense techniques that will prepare you to escape a …

Welcome Skeptics! Join Charlottesville's lively Skeptical community!  Founded in 2006, we're entering our fifth year of discussion dinners, happy hours, lectures, picnics, seasonal parties, with more events planned each month! What is Skepticism? Skepticism," when it applies to the Skeptic movement, means valuing the use of reason, rationality and the tools of science in our everyday lives.  (Note it does not mean "cynicism" or simply "Hey, I'm skeptical about a lot of things so this group must …

MOMS Offering Moms Support® Do you ever feel like you're the only mom who stays at home with her children? You are not alone! Come meet other stay-at-home moms at the MOMS Club® of Hampton, VA! Our name stands for “MOMS Offering Moms Support” and our aim is to do just that by helping you feel good about your decision to stay home with your children. We are an international non-profit organization with over 2,100 chapters specifically for at-home mothers. We offer friendship, support, and a varie …

DO NOT JOIN THIS GROUP IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BE ACTIVE This group is all about fun. You do not have to be 45 or older to join, however this group is geared toward those of us in the 45 to 55 age range.  If you are all about fun and meeting new people this is your group. So let’s get started! This is our time, let’s get to mingling! A successful group is based on the members, so please share your thoughts and ideas for events, hosting and co-hosting. These are just some of the events I have i …

Are you looking to prepare your family in the event of an emergency or disaster? Are you new to the details of keeping your family safe (also known as prepping) or an experienced family safe person? Introducing the Piedmont Virginia Family Safe Meetup (earlier known as Piedmont Virginia Preppers). We'll meet to discuss ways to encourage keeping your family safe for the unknown.  Whether it is a natural or  man-made event, we'll strive to develop our collective knowledge and skills to be prepared …

Update: January 15, 2013 Who we are and what we are doing: We are a group of individuals and families who are following the pioneer spirit that founded this great country.  We are, as Holly said in her food presentation, concentrating on preparing for the little disasters with high probability.  A car goes out of control or an ice storm hits and you have no power for a few days.  A hurricane visits and now you need a few weeks.  Without power how will you heat and cook?  If you cannot leave yo …

Meet other local people who live in, or are interested in making DC a Transition town with an Intentional Community, that will encompass Clean Energy, Freecycle, Natural Building, Organic Farming, Community Salvage, New Urbanism & Sustainable Development, Permaculture, Frugal Living/Voluntary Simplicity, Greentrification, Alternative Commerce, Greentrepreneurs, Training and Education. We welcome anyone who appreciates the enormity of the perfect storm of peak oil, global warming, food shortage, …

The Sun shines and will shine for millions of years. Plants grow organically from natural soil with sunlight. Oil and coal deplete and pollute forever. Let's stand of the positive side of forever, not the negative side. We need FREE Energy --- Freedom's Renewable Energy Everyday/where/one. Grow a garden, and fruit and nut trees and vines and berries. Walk. Bicycle. Use public transit. Wake and sleep with the sun if you can. Share warmth in the winter.

Infinite Expressions is a non-profit organization sponsoring AnSistaH Tree - a Sistahood Organization promoting the bonding and togetherness of females of all ages and cultures. The main focus of this group is for daughters, mothers, aunts, sisters, and grandmothers to come together to share their holistic approaches to health, happiness, and healing. The group will sponsor weekend and week-long retreats at different destinations with a focus on getting back in touch with Mother Nature, and the …