SPARK is a group of people committed to the well being of the single-parent family. Membership is open to all single parents with children under age eighteen. Most of our members are in Montgomery County, however, we serve the entire greater Washington, DC area with members throughout Maryland, Virginia, and DC. We are building a community where single parents can share the knowledge and provide the mutual support needed to experience a rewarding life for ourselves while raising our children to …

Meet friendly local mostly Stay at Home Moms (but you do not need to be a SAHM!) with young children to talk about your kids and have fun! If you are looking for a great group to share experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends then join NOW.  We are a very active group who has events scheduled weekly. Rules & Regulations: Membership requirements include: (1) a picture of yourself (2) payment of the $5 yearly membership fee which must be paid prior to scheduling attendance of …

Meet other singles who are marriage-minded in our local area that is interested in meeting and socializing with like-minded people. This group is specifically for people who are tired of the typical dating game and are interested in meeting others who are serious about being honest, and are seeking a monogamous relationship that could eventually lead to marriage. Monthly discussion meetings will be held talking about those topics that will help you date more effectively and connect with the righ …

Meet other singles near you! Come to a Lock and Key Singles Meetup (PARTY!) and flirt with fellow minglers for fun, friendship...and maybe more!

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 …

We hope this introduction finds you well or at least on the road to well. If the later, or if you’re still looking for that road, or especially if you’re thinking, “What stinking road?” know that you are not alone. Through this group and participation in activities to come, you’ll find a community of fellow and former travelers and supporters that can help. And not just with finding the road, but with negotiating the inevitable bumps, detours and fender benders you’ll experience along the way. L …

As Fathers of special needs children, much of our time is spent busily supporting the family, going to or attentively finding out how doctor's appointments went, advocating for our kid(s), and simply doing our level headed best to keep it all above water.  It's helpful to know we're not the only ones out there, to have a few peers to connect with, and perhaps learn from each other's experiences as we do everything we can to help our kids and family cope with their unique challenge(s). A local Me …

We hope to be a group of open-minded families who want to impart to our kids a sense of spirituality, moral education and open-mindedness regarding the "bigger questions" in life, outside the context of organized religion. Most likely, this group will be comprised of kids ages 4-10, who come from multi-ethnic / multi-religious backgrounds, that are not currently members of a church community. We welcome thoughts and participation from all parents to help shape the content of our monthly or bi-mo …

We will be meeting to learn Spanish, French, and/or Mandarin Chinese in a fun, motivating way through through an engaging mix of games, songs, puppet shows, arts & crafts, cooking projects, treasure hunts, movement and drama, all in the foreign language. Our unique, high-energy method is the best way for kids to learn a foreign language! Follow us on twitter for free community events that we participate in @LStarsBETH!!

Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of MD is a Jewish hiking/social club for the Washington Metropolitan Area; MD, Washington DC, VA and also PA. Our parent organization is Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America. You can join our meetup group here and pay a $5 nonmember fee for each event or become an annual member for a small fee. To become a member, click on  http://www.mosaicmd.org/join-the-club. If you're under 18, you must be accompanied by a responsible adult (parent or guardian).

Join this group if you love or are interested in discussing our Constitution and Bill of Rights, and are sick of politics as usual. This group will provide the opportunity for discussing current events and political issues from a classical liberal / paleoconservative / constitutionalist / libertarian point of view, and to support local and national political candidates who hold those views. This meetup will also serve as a venue for Ron Paul supporters from all political backgrounds to organize …

Whether you're a professional, student, stay-at-home parent, or retiree ... Toastmasters is the best way to improve your communication and leadership skills - lose the fear of public speaking (really!) - learn skills to be more successful - become a better listener - improve your English or accent - easily lead teams and conduct meetings. You'll comfortably give and receive constructive evaluation. You already have some or all of these skills. In Toastmasters, you will enhance these skills. Gues …

DWCA is just what it sounds like – diverse women of that “certain age” – definitely over 40 but could be over 45, 50, 55 or whatever– who have real life problems/successes/challenges that they want to talk about and deal with in a supportive and nurturing group environment. As women we all face common issues, whatever our relationship status, race, religion, ethnicity, etc.  Many of us are facing transitions……going through (or contemplating) a change in relationship status, career, kids moving o …

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Are you looking for a place to connect with other pregnant women, support one another and form lasting friendships? Would you like to learn more about your pregnancy and motherhood as you take this incredible journey? The Mamas Link program is the first and largest educational and social community of moms and moms-to-be.  We allow women (and men) to learn and have fun through Meet Ups, classes, workshops, seminars and special events for moms-to-be (and moms-- …

A group for parents, who have kids with asthma and food allergies. A place where we can exchange ideas, as well as get our children to meet others like them. It can be hard sometimes with asthma and food allergies. I want our kids to know that it is ok and that there are ways to work around them. I also want it to be a place where parents can meet others in the same situations and learn from each other.

Baby Talk 5 (Montgomery County New & Expecting Moms) is a sister site of our Baby Talk Moms groups. Together, we share a community blog at www.babytalkmoms.com. We are a social/support group for new & expecting moms in their late 20s to late 30s, living in Montgomery County, MD. We are currently accepting members whose first child was born from October 1, 2011 to present or are currently expecting. Expecting women must be at least 25 weeks pregnant before requesting to join. The group is meant t …

This group is a support group for the "caregivers" of people with ADD/ADHD. So whether you are a parent or a partner (or both!) of someone with ADHD, this is the group for you.* This is an opportunity to be around other people who understand and experience the same things you do. We will provide information, support, conversation and camaraderie. *We also have the DC ADHD Support Group for adults with ADHD. Go to meet up.com/DC-ADHD-SUPPORT-GROUP.

Interested in using your culinary skills to help those in need? Or, don't have any culinary skills, but interested in learning some and helping others at the same time? Then, please consider joining our group! Our "Cooking For Good" Meetup group will meet regularly each month to prepare and serve a hot meal to those in need. We will meet on the first Sunday of each month at my home in Rockville and prepare a meal for homeless men staying at the Home Builders Care Assessment Center (an emergency …

Hi! I've decided to start this group to build a community for moms and dads who live in and around the District, and specifically who rely on the metro or other public transport to attend meetups. The aim is for babies and toddlers (up to age 3) to meet and have fun, the parents to share tips and experiences, and hopefully build new friendships all round! The group is open to stay at home and part-time working parents in their 20s, 30s, and 40s as we all have something to offer! If you are curre …

Private Playgroup for SAHM moms and their kids in NW DC - AU Park, Friendship Heights, Chevy Chase, Forest Hills, Van Ness, Cleveland Park, and surrounding neighborhoods.  We meet at playgrounds, member's home's, at library story times - anywhere fun and kid friendly.  There will also be mom's nights out so us hardworking moms can have a little fun without the kiddos.

Bethesda Babies is a wonderful group of parents and little ones, dedicated to supporting each other and having fun! Parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers in the Bethesda area are welcome to join in on our many activities: playdates, walks in the neighborhoods, trips to the park, lunch out, library storytimes, etc. This group flourishes from everyone's ideas and participation. If you have a meet-up idea, please post it! The more the merrier! I hope to see the events flowing. :) Hope to se …

Welcome to the NW Washington, DC chapter of the MOMS Club®! The MOMS Club® is an international nonprofit organization with 1,500+ chapters in seven countries and more than 75,000 members. We are the only international support group specifically for at-home mothers, and we’d like you to be a member, too! Almost all of our activities are during the day, when mothers-at-home need the most support, and children are always welcome at our activities. If you are a NW Washington, DC resident interested …

Welcome Working Mommies and Daddies! Playdates, running, and FUN - what could be better!  We are a group that encourages fitness and playgroups for the kiddos all in one.  If you are interested in being part of a group that wants to be active and include the youngsters, you have found the right group!  Remember you don't have to be a runner to join, just active and ready for some fun get-togethers post-run. To get started...don't forget to fill out your profile and answer a couple of questions …

This is a postitive energy group focused on bringing African American/black/multicultural women (although by no means exclusive) together in Bethesda/Chevy Chase/Upper NW DC for friendship, fun, fellowship and comraderie in this area. All the meetups I've seen are fairly close (Silver Spring, Rockville, PG County, Gaithersburg, Germantown) but can prove difficult to get to in the evening, during rush hour, etc. I'd love to bring together a circle of African American/black/mulitcultural women tha …

This is a brand new book club for mamas-to-be in the Bethesda area so we can meet and get to know some of each other before our babies are born. Group members will take turns choosing a book for the group to read. Books may be, but do not need to be, about pregnancy, babies, or parenting. In addition to book discussions, group activities might include coffee/tea dates, movie nights, hiking on local trails, potlucks, and dining out.

I'm a young, first time mom and I've recently decided to stay at home with my 7month old son. I'm the first in my circle of friends to have kids so I'm hoping to connect with other moms who like to get out and have fun (with or without the kids) and be active. There are lots of existing groups out there but I want this group to cater to the mama who would never call herself cool-- but definitely is, the mama who has every intention of putting on make-up and that cute pair of heels even if just t …

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 secular group for parents and young children in the DC Metropolitan Area embarking on a preschool/homeschooling journey. This is intended to function as a co-op, with regular meetings to supplement home education. Meet-ups will include field trips, play dates, and family activities throughout the DC Metro Area. Many -if not most- meet-ups will be appropriate for toddlers, pre-schoolers, and young school-aged children, but the target age is 2-4 years old.