How is technology impacting Baltimore? BmoreTech Meetup is a fast-paced evening demo event that explores how the local tech community is impacting job growth/rention, digital access/education, and government/policy reform in Baltimore. Three presenters will demo projects that are changing how we think about technology in the city. Organized by Technically Baltimore.

Why we call ourselves the Faith & Freedom Coalition: "Freedom regards religion as the companion in all its battles and all its triumphs as the very cradle of its infancy and the source of all its claims.... because religion alone is the safeguard of morality, and morality is the best and surest pledge for the survival of freedom.” -Alexis de Tocqueville We believe that the greatness of America lies not in the federal government but in the character of our people — the simple virtues of faith, ha …

We are the DC Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery.  We help advance computing as a science and a profession.  We do this offline through lectures, workshops, discussion panels, and professional development seminars.  We partner with ACM HQ, ACM Public Policy, ACM special interest groups (SIGs), DC area technical user groups, and area university Comp Sci and Info Tech departments. Join us if you like any of the following categories: http://acm.org/sigs Suggest a topic or speaker, w …

Welcome to the DC Latino Professionals Meetup, the largest and most active Latino Professional Meetup in the world! The DC Latino Professionals Meetup is a diverse mix of white-collar Latino professionals: from lawyers and MBAs to public policy experts and IT specialists. Approximately, 95% of our members have a Bachelor degree. Many of our members have or are pursuing advanced degrees.  The DC Latino Professionals also reflects the immense diversity of the Latin American diaspora. We host netwo …

The DC Objectivist Salon is a group of individuals in the Washington, DC metro area dedicated to the serious study and practical application of Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism. The DCOS is a proud supporter of the Ayn Rand Institute; its new public policy and outreach division in DC, the Ayn Rand Center for Individual Rights; and the Objectivist Club Network. Please see the 'Pages' section for more information.

NAWBO - Baltimore is an organization which works to: STRENGTHEN the wealth-creating capacity of our members and promote economic development CREATE innovative and effective changes in the business culture BUILD strategic alliances, coalitions, and affiliations TRANSFORM public policy and influence opinion Our monthly meetings are created for the business community, specifically women owned business, of Baltimore, Maryland and its surrounding areas. You can learn more about our organization by …

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement in the world of autism. Drawing on the principles of the cross-disability community on issues such as inclusive education, community living supports and others, ASAN seeks to organize the community of Autistic adults and youth to have our voices heard in the national conversation about us. In addition, ASAN seeks to advance the idea of neurological diversity, putting forward the concept that the …

Do you read the Economist, Foreign Policy Magazine, Foreign Affairs, Newsweek, or any other magazine that analyzes foreign affairs? Can you name the 5 veto states on the UN Security Council? Then this is the organization for you! YPIA is for people who are interested in foreign affairs. If you work in the field, are looking for a job in the field or just have an interest come to our events. YPIA holds regular discussions about current international issues. We focus on events that allow you to ta …

Like lectures, indie authors, indie movies, indie music, and other intellectual activities? Looking for others who have the same interests or want to try something new? Join The Culture Club! No artistic skill required - just an interest in indie culture and having fun. Attendance policy: We have a different organizer for every Meetup event. To contact the organizer of the event you are interested in attending, please look for "Who's Organizing?" at the top of the event page and contact the orga …

Hello Mamas and Papas! We are not your typical Moms Group because we include Daddies too!  We decided to start this group because we would love to meet other moms and dads and make some great friends for our children and families.  We strive to provide a place where mamas and papas can find friendship and support while our children play together. We plan time for the children AND for the parents! Our group is geared towards babies, toddlers, and parents of any age.  We are an active group, compr …

The Montgomery County chapter of Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meets at 7:00 p.m. on alternate Wednesdays in Bethesda. This peer support group has been active since 1982. Membership is open to anyone who is in treatment for depression or bipolar disorder. There is no charge to join the group or attend the meetings. Weather policy: DBSA Montgomery County does not meet if Montgomery County public schools are closed due to weather.

Come meet other asian food lovers and make new friends while you dine out and have the best asian food in the area! We love asian food!!!!! Who has the best sushi? Is your Moo Goo as good as my Moo Goo? Had a memorable Pad Thai? Got Orange Beef? WTF is a bubble drink? Balut anyone? Tom Yum Talay! How about some "Sqeezel?" As an added bonus we can party after and get VIP passes to "Fly", "Public", "Current", "Midtown", "Park", "Shadow Room" and "Lotus". This is THE meetup to be in! From tuesday t …

The Bowie Meditation group meets twice a month at the Goodloe Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Pointer Ridge on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings of each month, 7:15 – 8:30pm. The group welcomes all. No prior experience in meditation is needed. We just bring your hearts and hopes, and sit with them together, allowing the "mud" in our lives to settle and our minds to clear. In meditation, we focus on quieting the mind, encouraging the heart, and in finding the simple, natural connections …

Welcome to NVECG! My husband and I decided to start this group, because we ourselves find it difficult to meet people and make close friends in such a busy world. And we are certain we are not alone! We too understand that with the demands of every day life for established couples, that it can be hard to meet people who are understanding and empathize with the constraints of being married, having children. This group has been created so that serious, established couples can meet and develop, hop …

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 …

This group is a beta group in which American Women Veterans is gauging the interest of local women veterans in the DC/NOVA area to come together for events and activities. It is open to all veterans and supporters. The AWV VISION American Women Veterans Foundation believes that women have always been the catalyst for change within our homes, our communities and the world.  We envision a society in which the legacy of America’s servicewomen, veterans and their families is celebrated and carried …