SMR is local Maryland/Virginia motorcycle riders. We welcome all makes and models. This group is for beginner riders all the way through advanced/seasoned riders. Everyone is encouraged to plan and lead rides. We try to stick to the scenic routes and avoid congested highways. Although we share the passion for motorcycles, this group is more focused on the social aspect of the rides....and making new friends along the way :)

This group is geared towards bringing together folks from Prince Georges County who support marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples in Maryland. ABOUT US: Marylanders For Marriage Equality is the coalition working to bring civil marriage equality to the Free State. Gay and lesbian couples in Maryland share the same values—like love, commitment, and strong families—as everyone else. They should have the opportunity get a state-issued marriage license. The coalition includes the NAACP- Balti …

Marylanders for Immigrant Rights is a Meetup for people who are tired of anti-immigrant scapegoating, who care about human rights regardless of immigration status, and who want to become active with others in defending the rights of immigrants to health care, education, and a better life. We work with the ANSWER Coalition (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism), and other civil rights organizations. One focus for the next six months until the General Election will be defending the Maryland Dream Ac …

    THE FREESTATE HAPPY WANDERERS IS AN ACTIVE VOLKSMARCH CLUB IN MARYLAND WHICH SPONSORS NON-COMPETITIVE WALKING EVENTS (VOLKSMARCHES) THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. For information on all walks in Maryland and the metro area checkout www.ava.org and go to Find Walking Events, then click on Maryland or state you are looking for a walk. Just a note to remind everyone that we post these walks for everyone to decide if they would like to attend.  We are unable to attend all of the walks but other walkers at …

… The Maryland Eckankar Meetup Group, with activities in Westminster, Baltimore and Silver Spring, is an open forum for people of all faiths and beliefs and is sponsored by the Maryland Satsang Society, a chartered affiliate of Eckankar. Eckankar is an ancient spiritual teaching and a modern-day religion that offers spiritual techniques and resources for individuals to discover truth for themselves. For more information on the resources offered by Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God, …

Open to all since 1981, the Enterprise Forum® has promoted the growth, education, and success of the entrepreneur and business community of the greater Washington & Baltimore area. The MIT Enterprise Forum of Washington DC and Maryland is a volunteer organization which provides exceptional quality events that are open to the public. Its many programs are targeted to local start-ups, high technology businesses, venture capitalists, angels, and the professionals who support them. The MIT Enterp …

We are a community action group to support the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force (MHTTF) Victims & Public Services Committee. We seek to combat modern slavery, which is the exploitation of individuals through the use of force, fraud, or coercion, for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labor. The purpose of the group is to provide a forum for the community to participate in the fight against human trafficking/trading by supporting the work of the MHTTF. Come join us and explore h …

The Maryland Masonic Research Society (MMRS) was founded in 1979 by Elwood E.Cook and others, with the mission and motto of “Masonic Enlightenment through Research”. The Maryland Masonic Research Society is not a Lodge, and while it is hoped that all members will pursue the Craft, membership and officership are open to all who have an interest in Freemasonry. Lodges, libraries, and other organizations may become institutional members. MMRS meets at least four times a year at various locations t …

Meet other local people who enjoy playing Magic: the Gathering in the DC and Maryland area.   Q: Who should join us? A: Anyone who lives around DC and Maryland and wants to get into some Magic action, more specifically- you! We play both casual and competitive events and have everything from new players to fifteen year veterans.   Q: What are the benefits of joining us? A: In addition to meeting other magic players you can find others to trade with, people to bounce ideas off of, people to carpo …

Meet other local Westie owners & lovers at such events as a Westie Walk, the Mardi Gras parade in College Park of the Mystic Krewe of College Bark, the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Baltimore, and the Wine and Fleas celebration to name a few! We try to have an event monthly that will bring together Westie Enthusiasts and to share stories about our Wacky Little Westies. The Maryland West Highland White Terrier Meetup is affiliated with the Maryland Westie Rescue, Inc which works in cooperat …

The Maryland Exiles Youth Rugby program promotes high school and youth rugby in Montgomery County MD, which is a suburb of Washington DC. Our program is for ages 6 - 19. Boys & Girls. If you live elsewhere in the DC area, please drop me an email and I can put you in touch with a local team! UPDATES - MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL YOUTH RUGBY FESTIVAL - APRIL 9th & 10th 2011 - MORE INFO HERE. High School Rugby season has just begun! If you are enrolled in a local high school you can play! Everyone pla …

The mission of the Maryland Native Plant Society (http://www.mdflora.org/) is to promote awareness, appreciation, and conservation of Maryland's native plants and their habitats. We pursue our mission through education, research, advocacy, and service activities. This Meetup is used for posting plant walks, monthly meetings, and other events. The purpose of our walks is to identify plants. So we tend to stop frequently, looking closely at plants and not walking very far. No botany expertise …

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in Maryland! 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. All ages an …

Welcome to The Maryland Small Business Marketing Meetup!   I started this group to share my knowledge of Marketing with other business owners and of course, to network. I believe the key to success as a small biz owner is to promote yourself as the best in your industry, and the most powerful way to do that is to use marketing techniques that work. Each meeting will be filled with lively discussion, speakers, hot seats and of course the old time favorite - business card swapping and networking …

Come join a group of singles who live in the DC area and do some good in your DC, Northern Virginia, or Suburban Maryland community at the same time. We find events that need a group of ten or more volunteers and sign up as a group. This is done through our own website, svdc dot org, rather than through meet-up (although let us know if you can think of ways we can use meet up to work better). Come on over, join our group and help out around town.

Welcome to The DC Maryland Virginia Metro Area Monopoly Group! I have been playing Monopoly since I was a child and started collecting Monopoly Games in the 1980's. I currently have over 275 different sets from all over the world (different countries, different cities, themed editions, you name it). My goal is to share my love of this great game with others. I often bring different versions to the meetups to play. Most countries and cities have localized the properties. And I think it's much mor …