PolitiGal Network (PGN) has one mission: to support conservative women interested in politics. We are educating, training and supporting conservative women throughout the United States. You will have access to up-to-date political news, webinars, in-person training sessions, teleconferences, small group meet-ups at your local level, networking, online groups and forums, political and campaign assistance, and more -- all directed at supporting conservative women. Whether you are a candidate for o …

Welcome to the Meetup group for the activities of the C&O Canal Association.  We sponsor hikes, canoe trips and bike rides along the 184-mile-long towpath between Georgetown and Cumberland. Our events are open to the public. C&O Canal Association is an all-volunteer citizens organization established in 1954 to help conserve of the natural and historical environment of the C&O Canal and the Potomac River Basin.  The association works with the National Park Service in its efforts to preserve and p …

We are concerned about the future of our planet and the challenges we face in the next 100 years. If you are interested in sustainability issues, youth empowerment and environmental stewardship, join us for some Meetups!

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 …

Just as clarification, "Goddess" isn't in reference to spiritual, holistic or new age beliefs. Just a fun group of women who like to drink some wine, have a good time, discuss interesting topics, laugh and develop friendships. Now... the original description... Meet other women in their 30's and 40's in our community who celebrate being smart, beautiful, fun, funny, adventurous, and independent. We are past the bar/club scene of our 20's but still enjoy going out on occasion, happy hours, girl t …

SCPRO is a special activities section of the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter that organizes hikes and other events for the general public on behalf of the Sierra Club's Washington, DC chapter and the close-in groups of the Maryland and Virginia Chapters. No Sierra Club membership is necessary to participate. We welcome all people on a variety of outdoor adventures, nature walks, conservation outings, and exploration of our natural and regional history. www.sierrapotomac.org

We are an eclectic mix of readers. We welcome all comers - male and female, LBGT, liberal and conservative. We range in age from late 20s/early 30s to mid/late 50s. If you live in or near Silver Spring, can meet on the 3rd Sunday afternoon of each month, and like to read literary fiction, some history, and some biography, then this book club is for you. We avoid mass fiction (like John Grisham, Janet Evanovich, Dan Brown, etc.). Literary fiction is a term commonly used to distinguish serious fic …

Visit City Girls DMV.com for local events and things to do! City Girls DMV is a local social club that offers a variety of different social networking opportunities for fun, lively, young women in their 20’s and 30’s. Most of the City Girls events are held in downtown DC; making it convenient for those who live and work in surrounding areas to have the opportunity to meet other local City Girls in a convenient and easy way. This group was created to bring mature, intelligent, fun, young women t …

Meet other local people who are interested in Ecotourism, responsible travel that minimizes its own environmental impact, supports conservation, and promotes the well-being of local people.

We study all aspects of the Civil War – military, political, and sociological - and its impact on our nation. Through bringing in top historians and students of the Civil War as our speakers and by making visits to battlefields and historic sites--both in and outside the DC Metro region, we add to our knowledge and understanding of this conflict. We are also committed to preserving our Civil War historic sites and battlefields by taking an active role in ensuring these landmarks are available fo …

Oceana Virginia is a volunteer group working to push clean energy initiatives like offshore wind in our state, as well as keep dirty and dangerous offshore drilling out! We collect petitions, run press events and rallies, lobby our elected officials, and more to protect our oceans and communities from the consequences of fossil fuel consumption and climate change. We meet once a month on a regular basis, and as needed to achieve our goals. And we have a kick-ass time doing it! Please join us!!

This is a typical book club, discussion will be held at a Takoma Park cafe or restaurant (not at the library). We will discuss about 6 to 12 books a year rotating through a list of topics including Economics and Distribution, Environmental Politics. School Lunch Politics, Vegetarianism, Veganism and Animal Rights (as a political topic), Language Policy, Gun Control and citizen activism (and more). The hope is that we can support progressive authors, and learn what we need to learn to move forwar …

WE ARE A GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS CURRENTLY WORKING ON INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN AID, TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES. OUR MEMBERS ARE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS + SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS WHO WISH TO COLLABORATE, NETWORK + SHARE IDEAS WITH EACH OTHER. WE WELCOME ANYONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCE WORKING ON INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES. IF YOU WISH TO JOIN THE GROUP, PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION BELOW BEFORE REQUESTING MEMBERSHIP. THANK YOU! Thanks for checking out our new group. We have launched this me …

Oath Keepers is a non-partisan association of currently serving military, reserves, National Guard, veterans, Peace Officers, and Fire Fighters who will fulfill the Oath we swore, with the support of like minded citizens who take an Oath to stand with us, to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us God. Our Oath is to the Constitution Our motto is "Not on our watch!" Please support our efforts by becoming an official member of Oath Keepers. Click …

The Christian Party of America (www.christianpartyonline.com) is a new, national third-party of Christian voters, dedicated to proclaiming that Jesus is Lord in the political arena. Our purpose is to bring our country back to being an unabashedly Christian nation, by offering and electing competent candidates who share and promote our vision. Please join us in our goal of uniting believers under the banner of Jesus Christ to bring constitutional freedom to all people of the United States. We bel …

Trees for the Planet (TFP) creates learning programs and environments to allow individuals, student teams and communities to participate in hands-on ecosystem restoration, on-going maintenance, and education. We are building networks and teams of neighborhood people (students, parents and all interested) who want to learn about and engage in actual eco-system restoration where they live. We plant trees and remove invasive species on property in our neighborhoods. Our work is in consort with the …

This is a group for anyone interested in environmental education entrepreneurship. Whether you consult on environmental education outreach, curriculum or policy, own an eco-tourism business, or are just getting started and would like to learn from others about how to make a living as an entrepreneur in environmental education--let's meet up to share ideas and learn from one another's experiences -- and even take a hike or other outdoor activity together on occasion! We'd like to nurture a feelin …

This group aims to provide a means for people in the state of Maryland to discuss and organize activity that is committed to the principles of liberty and limited government as set forth in the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. It will specifically compare and evaluate candidates for elective office, based on their likely adherence to these fundamental principles. The purpose will include a robust and open debate of political issues in the state, on a non-partisan …

Let's get together over coffee and chat about the novels of Susan Howatch, which have been described as follows: In all of these novels there is a meshing of Christianity and psychology, which Howatch uses as a tool to perhaps reach those “who say and think that religion is outdated rubbish.” If you talk to these people in the language of psychology, she says, “then you can say, this is what Christianity is saying. Learn the language." You don't need to be a Christian to enjoy these novels. Ther …

Mountaineering Section of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club http://www.potomacmountainclub.org Our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en&fromgroups=#!forum/patc-ms Welcome We are the Mountaineering Section of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. The premier rock climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering club serving the D.C. Metro area since 1944. We climb daily and have weekly events such as climbing at Carderock on Wednesdays in the climbing season. We also plan annual trips a …

This is a social group for environmental policy professionals/volunteers/interns/wannabes (those switching careers, etc). There are a number of environment & health focused non-profits in DC with a lobbying arm as well as various environmental policy groups. Metro DC also has a bourgeoning entrepreneurial scene and lots of bright people working on various issues related to improving the quality of our air, water, food as well as sustainability, energy, ethics and, related to all of the above, se …

This is a calling for all who are wild animal lovers, fascinated with and dreaming of African Safaris, Adventures. We'll meet once a year in Africa, and a couple of times in US to meet our wild animal friends. Think about those lions, wolves, polar bears... such beautiful and fascinating creatures, without them on the planet, how dull it would be for our human's life, how plain the nature would be... So let's have fun together meanwhile making our activities more meaningful to our Wild Friends!! …

Emergency Warning System if Marital Law is Imposed ! /// or also Bank Closures, Dollar Crash, Gold Seizures. WARNING: the email list is NOT for daily discussion! ONLY for actual alerts! Extremely low volume of email designed only to get the word out when (or if) the arrests begin! Someone may get wind of the information we all need and then they can email it to our members. Any user can post/email an Alert to our un-moderated emailing list ONLY if they: - actually observe (or from trusted frien …

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Mission Students For Liberty is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a unified, student-driven forum of support for students and student organizations dedicated to liberty. What Liberty Means to SFL Students For Liberty is an organization that supports liberty. SFL does not dictate the foundations upon which individuals justify their belief in liberty. Rather, Students For Liberty embraces the diversity of justifications for liberty and encourages debate and discourse o …

This is a group for anyone interested in discussing ideas, education and principles that have made America the greatest country on Earth! Join us in positive discussion and celebrating what makes America strong and ways to keep this the land of freedom, opportunity and achievement!