Participate with your therapy dog in a great program in the schools and libraries in Wake County where kids read to dogs. We have over 30 reading opportunities each month and always need therapy dogs and their handlers to help out. Please note, your dog must have pet therapy certification from a nationally recognized pet therapy group to participate, and all new members MUST attend a new member orientation before attending any read sessions. Contact See Spot Read's director, Beth Cooke Weaver, a …

This group is designed for women in the Triangle area who are interested in learning and sharing more about self defense. The FBI estimates that 1 out of 3 women in the United States will be the victim of an assault at some point in their lives. That's a scary statistic! There are only two persons guaranteed to be at the scene of an assault: the assailant and the woman he is attacking. It is time to give yourself the tools you need to protect yourself should the situation arise! * * * …

Clean Jordan Lake is a 501(c)(3) grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring the natural habitat, beautifying the shoreline and protecting water quality by removal of trash and litter.  Stormwater flows carry large and small trash items from feeder streams into the lake. These deposit on the shoreline of remote coves, for example, along the Haw River Arm of the lake.  Litter generated by shoreline recreational use is another huge problem. Although far less in volume than trash from …

Dedicated to all hackers who hack in "alternate" JVM languages: Groovy, Scala, Clojure, Nice, Beanshell, Rhino, JRuby, Jython, etc. Low formality, causal "hack night" meetings at pubs, coffee shops, etc.

Welcome to the Triangle Cocoa, the meetup group for iOS and Mac Developers in Raleigh/Durham, NC. We welcome developers of all experience levels so if you are just getting started and need help, or if you've been developing for a while you can come out and learn from or simply chat with other iOS and Mac developers. We have two different types of meetups on a regular basis: NSCoder Nights NSCoder Nights are our weekly hack night where we get together to code and/or discuss everything from latest …

Let's get together and hack on Clojure!

Boot Camps are taking the country by storm because they get you awesome, body changing results, faster than any other fitness program regardless of age or fitness level.  And you'll have fun doing it too! If you want to lose inches, drop a few clothing sizes, improve your self confidence, take control of your body and your life, and make new friends to share the journey with, then Durham Boot Camps is exactly what you have been waiting for. Please visit our website to take a $15 Test Drive for y …

Welcome to the home page of Central Carolina Chapter of TMI Explorers!  We are a group of consciousness explorers who meet on the third Sunday of every month to meditate and experience various states of expanded awareness using Hemi-Sync technology.  Our group offers graduates of The Monroe Institute's residential programs a way to continue their experiences close to home with other like-minded individuals; and supports those who wish to experience and develop more of thier total self.  There is …

Isis Athletics is a women's beginner to advanced cycling ( biking ), running, triathlon, informational clinic, racing, marathon, swimming, open water swimming, group fitness, health and wellness, social activities, and fitness oriented meetup in the Greater Cary/Apex/RTP/Raleigh areas.  We enable women to find training partners and participate in daily outdoor fitness activities (road and hybrid rides, track, trail and road runs, etc)! Isis is a community for its members, we are inviting, inspir …

We are a social group of fun, fun-loving individuals who enjoy line dancing. Down South Shuffle offers an ongoing program of beginning and intermediate line dance routines that focus on fitness and movement. Our program, open to all ages and levels of dancers, introduces participants to very basic line dance routines and gradually increases the intensity of the routines based on the participant’s level of comfort and skill. We are dedicated to the art of line dance and the belief that anyone can …

This is a group for makers, artists, programmers, tinkerers, boffins, crafters, educators, and anyone who likes the kinds of projects and articles in "Make Magazine." It is a group for people who think “How can I make that?” instead of “where can I buy that.” Its a group for those who want to share their talents, knowledge, skills, and ideas with each other and with the world. My name is Ben Harris and I'm a maker. I own my own small business (cottage industry) here in Burlington NC making scien …

This group is a place for ladies and their friends to get together and learn about software craftsmanship through teaching, mentoring, and group projects! Everyone is welcome -- beginners through experts -- we just ask that you believe in encouraging women in computing.

Let's Dance, Have Fun and Get Fit! Getting Fit Doesn’t Have To Feel Like Work. Most people desire to workout but lack the commitment because of “workout boredom” . D2BD desires to help you C2F – Commit 2 (getting/staying) Fit by offering something DIFFERENT . D2BD - DARE 2B DIFFERENT! SOUL LINE DANCING is a fun, energizing, cardio workout which will maximize your health and your life. The choreographed steps are danced to contemporary, R&B/Soul, gospel and oldies but goodies! It’s a fun way to “ …

We've all been to exercise classes where you just didn't get anything out of it, didn't break a sweat, got frustrated your first visit because you couldn't catch on to the "routines" everyone's been drilling for weeks, or perhaps was just bored half to death right??? And you wonder... what was the point??? Well, NO more being discouraged....it's time to have FUN, shake your groove thing, increase your confidence on the dancefloor, (Did I mention FUN), meet new people w/ common goals....and all w …

This meetup group is for all local moms who have an interest in jogging-- whether you are a beginner or an experienced runner.  As moms we know how tough it is to fit running into your life, so let's do it together and make sure it happens. We'll post local races and group runs, and all members can post 'meetups' and recruit other moms to jog with in the area.  We'll also offer training programs for 5k, 10k, and Half-Marathon (with training plans for beginners and experienced runners) in the Sou …

Growing the Entrepreneurial Mindset is headed by the CEO of a Nationwide Financial Firm and Motivational Speaker who works with individuals and companies to maximize the success of employees and partners, as well as help to develop the mindset for leadership, in order to motivate their personal happiness, and wealth expansion.  We will focus on several important factors; Playing and Winning the Game:Learn the rules and set yourself up to win The Ultimate Game of Life Goal Setting and Achieving:S …

Piedmont Wildlife Center’s programs explore natural history, survival skills, and aboriginal studies, with a focus on the Piedmont area. These weekend programs are adult-oriented but we welcome people of all ages who have a deep interest in learning.

We have revolutionary group training classes everyday that you can check the schedule and sign up on http://blazefitstudio.com/apps/mindbody/list-schedule but we will be posting our special events and parties on this page to keep you updated. You especially do not want to miss these!! They are so much fun!  www.blazefitstudio.com Blaze Fit Studio, North Raleigh’s missing piece is finally here! This is not a “gym.” Blaze is a group fitness studio offering the best classes, instructors, equipment, …

Yoga is an excellent way to achieve balance while becoming one in body, mind and spirit. Benefits include Stress management, lower heart rate, sense of well-being, reduced anxiety & muscle tension, increased focus & awareness, slowed aging process, and sound sleep. Join us this summer to practice this beautiful art form in a natural setting. We will hold classes in some of Raleigh's parks such as Shelley Lake and Fred Fletcher Park. Disclaimer: Yoga is exercise. Yoga or any other exercise progr …

The focus of this group is to grow our understanding of the following technologies: Groovy, Grails, Griffon, Gradle, GORM, and more.  We will have speakers from different companies including SpringSource (which is also our primary sponsor).  We also plan to collaborate with the Raleigh Spring Meetup group because there is a lot of synergy between them. If you want to learn more about the features of the dynamic Groovy language that is built on the JVM, then you should join this group.  We look f …

These programs are designed especially for Durham County Library's adult visitors and include book clubs, crafts, murder mysteries, and many other events! Feel free to make suggestions!

Come join the new Raleigh Chapter of Dining for Women a national organization with 250 chapters and 8000 members that donates to charities benefiting women and girls around the world. Our monthly meetings are fun and informative and offer a way for women to meet other like-minded women within our community while making a difference in the world. We “dine in” together once a month, each bringing a potluck dish to share, and donate what we might spend on “dining out” to international programs empo …

Interested in creating map-based web applications? Do you have a background in web programming, GIS, graphic design, service and hospitality, advertising, marketing or anything else that may be helpful in creating useful map applications on the web? This group is intended to bring together one or more well-rounded project teams to work on real map-based web application projects. Bring your own ideas, or join an existing project that may need your skills. At meetings, we will pitch ideas, discuss …

The Homeschool Gardening Program (HGP) will bring garden skills and research-based information to the 4,000 homeschool families in Wake county. We plan to explore gardens, have hands on workshops, do field trips and all kinds of learning around the world of gardening. We'll use this meetup group to build a community of homeschool families and EMGVs (Wake County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers) to share information and coordinate events. COMMENTED OUT:RELEASE AND HOLD-HARMLESS ST …

A group for people in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area working with (or interested in) Node.js.

Get together frequently with other Android developers. Dev Droids design and create Android applications, services, AOSP and ROM builds, performance and development tools. Android is Google's platforms for mobile devices such as phones, tablets, accessories. Bring Your Own PC (BYOPC) or MAC (BYOM). This group is for those interested in developing on Android. Topics may include: * Getting started on Android development. * Program your own application in a supportive, helpful environment. * Meet u …

CrossFit is a core strength and conditioning program. CrossFit is not a specialized fitness program but a deliberate attempt to optimize physical competence in each of ten recognized fitness domains: Cardiovascular and Respiratory endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance, and Accuracy. Looking for like minded people in area to workout or hang out.

Let's Run!!! April 22, 2013 Update: We are as excited as you are about Joining our Meetup group and running your first 5K, but this is an 8 week program which requires 8 weeks of training to slowly develop key muscles to take you to 5k. For this reason, we have made the decision to close this group to new members considering starting on or after week 2. Please register as a member and watch for a new Group Session in the next couple of weeks to begin the later part of June. Thank you for your in …