We are an organization open to all, dedicated to helping small businesses grow through effective networking and relationship building, while supporting local non-profit organizations. Membership is free. We have morning and afternoon weekly meetups and 1 monthly event in the southern Maine area that you may RSVP for here on this site.  Monthly events average over 125 at each business to business monthly networking meet-up!  We highlight a non-profit each month.  Weekly meetups average 20 & are n …

A group focused on learning and practicing emergency/disaster/apocalyptic preparedness, specifically for families. A survival situation presents unique challenges for families. The intent of this group is to look at survivalism from the perspective of families with children. Why use the term 'survivalism'? Isn't that for fringe weirdos? Not exclusively, no... Anyone can figure out how to survive for 3 days, or a week. However, there are many disasters, besides Armageddon, that could impact us fo …

Whether you're an experienced raw foodie, or simply curious about how raw and living foods can create more energy and health in your life, Raw Maine is a place to connect. We welcome raw foodists of all varieties - from 100% to whatever %, vegans, "beegans", or raw dairy enthusiasts! We are a dogma-free zone: let's share what works for us and appreciate the diversity of what works for others. This group strives to have a monthly raw vegan potluck (to include everyone!). We will also bring in gue …

We share good times with people who generally fit the description (a baby boomer is a person born between 1946 and 1964 according to Wikipedia ) However, we don't "card" you...if you are young at heart, and want to have fun and meet people in your own age group, make new friends, and enjoy a variety of social events then this is the group for you.   - Be a part of a group where singles meet, eat out, go to other activities and mingle with each other,.~perhaps leading to a connection~ or just enj …

Where Portland Couples Connect! Portland Couples Connecting is a Meet Up group designed for married or single committed couples who are looking to make new friends! Maybe you are new to the area and don't know anyone to hang out with, or maybe you just need NEW friends! Portland Couples Connecting is your source to make new friends! How many times have you wanted another couple to go bowling with you, or to dinner, or go with you on a cruise or rent a cabin in the mountains for the weekend...bu …

I attended the three weekend Permaculture workshops in the Fall of 2010 and now I'm fully hooked. As Charles Yelton is fond of saying about certain things, "Once you go down the rabbit hole you can't ever go back." And that is certainly true for me and my love of Permaculture. I didn't just go down the rabbit hole, I shot down it like my last meal was in there somewhere. We are beginning the process of turning this one acre into a Permaculture Demonstration Site, so that friends, community, …

  The Transition Towns and Permaculture movements are positive, creative, community-led responses to the challenges of climate change, economic uncertainty, and the pressing need for sustainable energy. The momentum began building with the advent of Permaculture in the seventies. Permaculture isthe design science rooted in the observation of nature’s eco-systems.  Its purpose is to create an approach to living that emulatesthe enduranceand resilience of those natural systems. While Permaculture …

Byzantium Novum is a micronation dedicated to the rebirth of Byzantine civilization and culture. We're involved in all topics from the later Roman world, from historical reenacting to ancient literature, art, food, religion and philosophy! Our main website is www.byzantiumnovum.org . "Byzantine" is the Eastern Roman Empire, which lasted from 330 AD until the fall of Constantinople in 1453 AD. It was the continuation of the ancient Roman and Greek world right up until the start of modern times …