To gather like-minded people who love animals and want to help them. We are planning fun events where we can socialize and help animals at the same time! What could be better? This group is also a place where local animal organizations can post information about their events to help support them.

I decided to start this group, to reach out to others who would like to give of themselves, and make a difference in helping others (in this case homeless dogs). The purpose of this group is to create a network of people who would like to help make a difference in helping dogs with rescue groups get exercise, socialization, and eventually adoption. You should join if you have a love for animals, and would like to spend some time improving the lives of some beautiful, loving, but homeless dogs. Y …

WELCOME to the DC Young Professionals (DCYP) Kiwanis club! The members of DCYP Kiwanis club are young professionals and recent college graduates committed to changing the world through service within our local community. Each month, DCYP hosts a variety of events that include 2-3 community service projects, a just-for-fun social activity, a happy hour meet and greet, as well as other special events throughout the year. Through this unique combination of service and social events, DCYP provides o …

Heart to Hand's mission is to donate hand knitted and crocheted items to organizations who service those in need. We are a volunteers. No money will be collected and items will not be sold. Information about specific organizations/charities that need these items will be given out at each meetup.  If you know of an organization who also needs donated items, please let me know.  There is a need for all kinds of items including baby blankets, chemo hats, blankets for sheltered animals. In addition, …

Fancy Cats Rescue Team, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in August 1997. Fancy Cats provides a safety net for abandoned cats, those that end up at overcrowded shelters without viable options for adoption and/or or those that are otherwise unwanted. As the largest cat-centric rescue in the DC area, local shelters and other rescue groups rely on our help in emergency situations. We have placed over 18,000 cats in new homes since our inception and look forward to rescuing many mo …

This is a group for anyone who loves animals. The possibilities are endless- let's create some human and animal friendships! This group will evolve and revolve around the varried interests of the members. Want to socalize your dog and take a walk with a few others? Let's plan a weekly or even daily walking group. Want to get together and volunteer a day or evening at an animal rescue or non profit orginization? Suggest it, we'll plan and let's help out! Are you a pet professional, trainer, veter …

The Anti-Fur Society is a group of dedicated, committed and caring volunteers working around the world to help end the fur trade. By informing consumers across the globe, we hope to encourage them to make more conscientious choices about the merchandise they purchase. We promote the production and consumption of all cruelty-free clothing and work with all animal rights groups regardless of the cause it is focused on. Our mission is to discourage the production or wearing of fur, leather, silk, o …

This is a group for anything dog related. Special emphasis is on Pitbull adoption, rescue, foster and educated. Cat and other animal lovers are also welcome!

Traveling Dolls Corvette Group Maryland, DC, Virginia..... A meetup group for females corvette owners & enthusiast to enjoy the beauty of our vehicles. Doll's your thoughts, opinion & suggestions are so very important to the success of our group. I have listed a few thoughts for your approval. Let's meetup to visit a nursing home/hospital and take a gift to someone lonely and in need of companionship to lift their spirits. Let's meetup to visit a school to donate schools supplies or help a f …

Julie organized this group to start getting out and meeting active, fun people who want to stay young and adventurous.  And look where we are now!! We are an active group (of "Over 40" individuals) that loves being in the great outdoors whether it is hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, rafting, biking, horseback riding, camping, whatever-without being extreme about any one type of activity.  We can also just sip a nice glass of vino and watch the sunset.  This group is also about exploring venues o …

Cutting edge discussions yet timeless truths! Weary of the "same old same old"? Want to meet very interesting people outside the customary? Well come connect with others who are interested in Socrates Cafe, a philosophical community. Be a social thinker! Our basic guidelines, established centuries ago in Plato's Dialogues, are that all opinions expressed need to be supported by reasons, and that all assumptions need to be examined. Dialogue is not a competition, a sport or debate with winners an …

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 …