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 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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

We're looking to network with other lesbian professionals. Whether you are in real estate, law, finance, or something else, we'd like to get together for informal networking and socializing.

Maryland ( Rockville, Olney, Potomac, Bethesda etc ) real estate investing and information group. Exchange of information for Investors and any real estate buyer or seller. First time buyers info as well as actual market information. Trend in real estate and the house market in the DC area

This group is for anyone who wants to come and see some local comics from the DC Metro Area/Rockville area. OR for aspiring stand-up comics, amateur or professional who want to perform in a laid back atmosphere in downtown rockville, Maryland. We will be holding weekly Open Mic's at VisArts in Rockville on Wed nights at 9pm. If interested please RSVP for our first open Mic night scheduled for 9pm april 4th.

We are the Quilting Angels. It’s not about Joining UP, but Joining IN – what you do has greater meaning. We meet twice a month at Mother Seton Parish, 19951 Father Hurley Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874. We have sewing and quilting ladies from Maryland, Virginia and DC in our group. We sew quilts for Quilts for Kids (pediatric cancer) and Quilts of Valor , for  ALL those service-members and veterans touched by war with Wartime Quilts called Quilts of Valor (QOVs). We are a multi-denominational group. …

Hello Maryland. Do you know what ST:TNG means? Do you often find yourself having that Trekker vs. Trekkie debate? Well this is the place for you. Come aboard the MD-ST-MU for good people, great events, and just fun! Email with comments or questions!

… You don't have to be from Montgomery County to join, but this group will always meet somewhere in Montgomery county, Maryland before leaving for a ride to wherever it might be. No wannabes! If you are a motorcycle license holder, but never rode a bike outside of the class or only rode a few times, then this is not the right group for you. If you've taken pictures posing on a bike and have been riding on the back as a passenger, again this is not the group for you. If you are an active, independe …

SHE CAN SHOOT© has become the largest firearms female only group on the East Coast. Currently, we have chapters in Fredericksburg, Northern Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.  In the next few months a chapter will be in the VA Hampton Roads area. SHE CAN SHOOT© is a group committed to offering support to women who are interested in developing or enhancing their shooting proficiency as well as self-defense skills without feeling intimidated and being judged.  We are also a group of …

… I intend to set up most of the meetups in Maryland (Bethesda Landmark), AFI Silver Theater in Silver Spring, occasionally E street Cinema in DC and possibly some free movies at NGA. The goal is to see as many hidden gems as possible to expand our cultural horizons. Some of the meetups could be setup with a short notice, some long in advance. Most of them will be during the weekend. Please feel free to send me your suggestions and/or if you'd like to become a Co-Organizer, I look forward to …

… We post selected events in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Central Maryland, allowing members to choose the Meetup that is most convenient or that best fits their stargazing preferences (metro-accessible urban observatory vs. semi-rural, dark sky "star parties", etc.).  Our aim is to help you rekindle your connection with the night sky while having fun and meeting others with similar interests. We welcome your active participation and look forward to receiving your suggestions for new astr …