Welcome to Chicago WP Meetup Group! I want to personally thank you for becoming a member. You're in on the ground floor of an exciting WordPress Meetup. Your ideas and attendance at upcoming meetings will help Chicago WP Meetup Group become the number one midwestern USA WP community within the global Meetup.com network. Upcoming Meetups: May 2013 Sat, May 4th, 2013 - 11:00 a.m. -  How to Create a WordPress Crowd Funding Website to Raise Money Now! Thurs, May 9th, 2013 - 6:00 p.m. - Getting Sta …

Chicago's original & largest Science Fiction & Fantasy Meetup! Our monthly meetup is on the first Tuesday of each month. It's a great place to meet folks and talk about random fandom with long time members and newbies in a relaxed setting with no timetable. The rest of the month join us for movies, dinners, and geeky gatherings of all types! We are an eclectic group into all aspects of Science Fiction and Fantasy including books, movies, TV, gaming and conventions. You are welcome if you've just …

If you believe in a fulfilling career outside of traditional paths, then you are ripe for "Uncubing"! Join the movement. If you are a talented dev, designer or hustler looking to access a whole slew of great opportunities in one single place, then you'll fit right on in! Be the first to learn about upcoming events, early bird discounts, exclusive workshops, and advice for getting face-time with some of the leading startups in across the US. About Us: Wakefield is a media company that publishes …

Chicago Knitters Unite is a well-rounded group of friendly people who just want to knit and crochet over good food, wine and beer, and in good company. We are made up of all ages and skill-levels, and would love to see some new faces! Hope to see you at our next meetup! Until then, check us out on Ravelry, Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. Happy knitting!

Follow us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/ChicagoGDesign Join our page on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-IL/Chicago-Graphic-Design-Group/142732401172 1. We are designers who meet on a regular basis to discuss issues/topics related to our field. 2. Any designer from any background is welcome to join. 3. Networking, problem solving and socializing are reasons to join. If you freelance and need to get out of the house, that's a good reason to join as well. 4. Design is fun …

Are you an adult (21+) who is interested in video games and wanting to make new friends to game with?  Do you want to participate in nerdy activities and play classic and contemporary games?  Then you should join the Chicago Video Gamers Club. This eclectic group of people range from hardcore gamers to the weekend warrior where we can discuss and play our favorite games.  We play systems ranging from the Nintendo series, Xbox, Playstation, etc.  We will even make outings to local area arcades an …

These meetups are community based and focused. We anticipate collaborating as a group and determining what tracks (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, for example) that best match our needs. Example Beginner track is for someone with little to no experience with OpenStack. You can be just interested in expanding your devOps horizons or someone that just wants to learn more about this cloud thing. Example: Intermediate track is for a experienced devOps, some python experience, and an understanding …

This group is for all people who are looking for a way to spread the light of Reiki and to come together to co-create a space of union, support, and growth. If you are new to Reiki join us and and learn how you can become a channel for this amazing life changing healing energy. If you are already a practitioner or teacher join us as we create new ways of spreading the light, love and reach of Reiki across the Midwest and then beyond!!!! For more, visit our website at www.midwestreikicommunity.co …

The Chicago UX Book Club is part of the international UX Book Club network. Join us for monthly book discussions and the opportunity to interact with students and professionals looking to share their passion and knowledge of UX, IA, UI, IxD, etc. Each month, we will choose a book or article to read and discuss. You don't have to read the book to attend -- just come with an open mind and an interest in the subject. We are also open to discussion suggestions and presentations by members related to …

Taught by Bob and Cheryl Moeller, married for 32 years with 6 kids, one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law, and one grandson. www.forkeepsministries.com. A group of Christian Singles together to learn about what the Bible has to say about Christian relationships whether you are single or single again. Singles attend that are unattached or attached (dating, courting, engaged).  Topics may vary but are always from God's Word (The Bible). It usually begins with a dinner at a restaurant where you can g …

Meet local small business professionals from Oak Park and the surrounding areas that want to learn from experts and support from peers in: Business strategizing - using your valuable time wisely Networking - Growing win-win relationships Marketing - Getting the word out about your value in a big way Sales - Establish value to people in such a way that they want to hire you immediately Management and leadership - Creating better employees, partners and clients by setting a rock-solid foundation …

Every woman is awesome! We're awesome in that 1950's housewife or girlfriend type of way. *Single women are also welcome to join! Who We Are: We’re smart, sexy, modern day 1950’s housewives & girlfriends! We respect our partners as the head-of-the house & support their decisions. Whether we are career women, housewives, or stay-at-home moms, we're all happy to wear an apron and live the idealistic, 1950's lifestyle of "Yes, Dear" and good housekeeping. What We Do: Our goal is to build close f …

Running for Brews Chicago - Cheaper Than Therapy A social running club that loves drinking craft brews! Who ever said that you can't mix fun (running) with pleasure (good beer)...no one! Running For Brews is for all of those who enjoy getting out and breaking a sweat amongst the company of other fellow runners and then topping it off with an awesome craft brew and some great conversation. We meet up at Emporium Arcade Bar and then proceed to run a beautiful 5k route in and around the Wicke …

Meet other local country music fans to plan trips to concerts, discuss favorite artists and listen to some great music. Visit Country Music Chicago. Become a fan of CountryMusicChicago.com on Facebook: http://facebook.com/countrymusicchicago Follow us on Twitter:  http://twitter.com/countrymusicchi Sign up for the CountryMusicChicago.com e-mail list: Express Pigeon

There is a common theme behind the destruction of 80% of the world's old growth forests, global warming, our addiction to oil, and the devastation of Indigenous communities around the globe: powerful multi-national corporations seeking to maximize short-term profits while disregarding long-term consequences. Meet others who seek to save our planet through creative protest, public awareness, and non-violent direct action. Everyone is welcome -- from seasoned activists to people who just want to l …

Do you like meeting new people? Blowing off steam after a hard days work with a few beers? Playing a fun and competitive game? Then The Chicago Skeeball League is just for you! The SKEE League is the first and largest adult SKEEBALL league in Chicago! With more than 300 active league members and past participants, The SKEE League has everything you could ever want in a sport and social league! We keep your stats online and provide entertainment. You can play to become a champion or just socializ …

About This group is for people wanting to find secret dining events. It is also a place for people planning to hold a secret dining event to advertise and sign up guests. What is secret dining? Secret dining is when someone uses their house or some other space to run a cross between an amateur restaurant and an intimate dinner party. Hosts serve up a menu of fresh home cooked dishes and guests make a donation or bring a gift to so say thank you. (A recommended donation can be specified in advan …

AARP is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age.  We lead positive social change and deliver value to members through advocacy, service, and information.  In Illinois, AARP has offices in Chicago and Springfield and a statewide network of volunteers that are involved in our advocacy and community outreach initiatives.  With nearly 1.7 million members in Illinois, AARP is a powerful voice for older adults in the state Capitol an …

Updated May 7, 2013 What is CABB2? CABB2 is a spin-off group of Chicago Amateur Bread Bakers, which similarly focusses on yeasted, artisanal breads. CABB2 is a group for advanced bread bakers--amateur and professional--as well as avid bread bakers who would like to be inspired and challenged to develop their skills, by interacting with their peers. While Chicago Amateur Bread Bakers is a purely collaborative group for bread bakers of all skill levels, CABB2 bakers are encouraged to be both colla …

The Chicago Business Development Forum brings together small businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups to help each other with business development by sharing unique expertise, experience, and encouragement in an inspiring and collaborative environment: Business strategizing - using your valuable time wisely Networking - Growing win-win relationships Marketing - Getting the word out about your value in a big way Sales - Establish value to people in such a way that they want to hire you immediatel …

If you're in Chicago and use ExpressionEngine, this group is for you. We are designers, developers, and users of the ExpressionEngine CMS. We get together regularly to share our knowledge and enthusiasm for ExpressionEngine. Every experience level is welcome. If you're curious about EE, come see why we think it's such a great platform. If you're an experienced #eecms developer, come show us your work and join the discussion. Follow us on Twitter @ChicagoEE.

Meet local professionals, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts interested in the Semantic Web. Mailing list: http://groups.google.com/group/lotico-list Homepage: http://www.lotico.com twitter tag: #lotico Please be advised that all public data of this meetup will be published as linked data on the world wide web. By acknowledging this welcome message you agree to this practice. If you have any questions about this practice please don't hesitate to ask the organizer of the group.

Join Tripology, Edelman PR and US Travel Association in various meetups on Social Media in Travel and other key topics impacting the tourism industry. Network with other travel specialists and other travel leaders from all sectors of the industry. This meetup group will focus on the latest trends in Social Media in travel, focusing on Social Media Strategy. Discussions include topics of setting the right goals, resources and budget to get started properly and effectively. If you think becaus …

Thank you for your interest in joining my Meetup Group, Volunteers for Susana A. Mendoza! When you sign up as a volunteer for this group, my Volunteer Coordinator and I will notify you about my upcoming events, meetings and volunteer opportunities through Meetup. For my successful Chicago City Clerk campaign, my Meetup Group volunteers played a major role in helping me win on February 22, 2011. Thank you to them and to the Chicagoans who voted for me! Before you start volunteering for me, lea …

The Chicago Lean Startup Circle is a group of smart and driven high-tech entrepreneurs that have learned how to discover customers and build products they want. Lean Startups (which can include for profit and not for profit organizations, new product/innovation organizations within larger companies and even government agencies) achieve success faster than most because they get out of the building to talk to customers, validate business model assumptions as quickly and cheaply as possible, use ag …

Lafayettech is a startup community of greater Lafayette, Indiana helping entrepreneurs take the next step. We are currently restructuring LT to better serve our community. While we don’t have everything ready quite yet, it doesn’t mean we aren’t actively supporting startups in our community. Visit our website Lafayettech.org, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and follow us on Google+

IxDA Grand Rapids is a local chapter of the IxDA—the global professional network. We provide opportunities & platforms to gather & advance the discipline of interaction design. You can find our website at http://ixdagr.org/ Follow us on Twitter: @ixdagr

A group for anyone interested in WordPress, whether it's blogging with WordPress, developing with/for WordPress, running a business based around WordPress, or anything of that nature. Find us on twitter as @wpgrandrapids and elsewhere on the web at http://wpgr.org. Finally, be sure to join the WPGR Google Group so you can interact with everyone outside of our regular monthly meetings: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/wpgr