Join a friendly network of entrepreneurs from Cleveland's Westshore suburbs. The Westshore Entrepreneurs share tips, questions, answers, resources and best of all... helpful feedback for existing and potential businesses, planned products or services among our members. Be sure to bring your biz cards, brochures or flyers to pass around the table, then watch your local business network begin to grow. Between meetings, we network and discuss local and national business topics at Westshore Biz.com …

Cleveland NORML- National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws! Check us out and meet up with some Hemp Advocates near you! Come to a Hemp Meetup to find friendly, like-minded people to discuss hemp and other green issues. Learn more about industrial hemp, the product so versatile that it can be grown for fiber, food and fuel, yet has been illegal to grow in the U.S. for over 60 years. All are welcome, tell a friend! For more information contact us at clevelandnorml@ymail.com or our we …

Welcome to the raw vegans (plant strong) meetup group!  We look forward to meeting you at one of our many meetups that are offered each month.  Please know that we are a growing group and many new comers, have great suggestions.  Please make sure to introduce yourself to all of us, let us know how we can make being a raw vegan easy for you and if you have suggestions, let us know how being a raw vegan is going for you, too!  Want to have us meetup at a favorite spot of yours?  Please suggest a m …

We are all here to become better prepared for all disasters of every kind, be they natural or otherwise. We can each contribute information to share with the other members of this group pertaining to ways we can deal with particular situations that may arise due to unforeseen and unexpected events that could come to pass in the future. Everyone is encouraged to share information and ask any questions concerning preparedness. That is what this group is all about. So let's get to it. ALWAYS BE PRE …

This group is now the NE Ohio regional faction of the OHIO FREEDOM ALLIANCE. HOME SITE: http://www.ohiofreedom.com/ The Ohio Freedom Alliance has been in existence since March of 2008. We are a non-partisan political organization dedicated to education and action at the grassroots level in the state of Ohio. Our actions and agenda is founded in the following principles: Our rights are granted to us by our Creator and are therefore an integral part of our humanity. Any attempt by any individual …

Girls only! This book club was founded over 5 years ago at a local publishing company between a few editors and ad sales reps. These gals wanted to share their thoughts and feelings about a recent books or articles, add it a little friendly gossip and enjoy local meeting spots; such as a wine bar, coffee shop or new pub/restaurant. After a few career changes, relocation's and the beginnings of new families, we broadened our wings and started a Meet Up group to attract new members. Current book s …

As writers, we sometimes need to get away from the everyday grind that monopolizes our time, energy and creativity. It helps if we can escape the "rat race" and rediscover the craft and pleasure of our writing in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. The Ohio Writers Retreats membership group was organized in 2009, to help us escape for a weekend or just a day. We'll feature, sponsor, co-sponsor and present writing retreats that offer getaway options closer to home, here in Ohio. The current weather …

Overview The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill, and professional growth of its members. Goals The primary goal of the ISSA is to promote management practices that will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information resources. The ISSA f …

The Cleveland Adobe User Group is a non-profit professional organization serving the needs of the Northeast Ohio's Internet community. Originally founded in 2004 as the Cleveland Macromedia User Group, the group changed names to the Cleveland Adobe User Group in 2006 when Adobe purchased Macromedia. Our mission is to explore, enjoy, and promote the use of Adobe products and services within the Northeast Ohio's Internet community through education, networking and peer support. The Cleveland Adob …

Mosaic Outdoor Club of Northeast Ohio, founded 1998, is the Ohio chapter of a network of non-profit, volunteer groups dedicated to organizing outdoor, active, recreational, social and environmental events for Jewish adults. Mosaic serves Jews of all ages, both married and single, who share a love for nature and the outdoors. Based in Cleveland, we have events throughout the Northeast Ohio area, including hiking, bicycling, canoeing, skiing, skating, camping, rock climbing, horseback riding, dinn …

"No other card game combines the elements of skill, psychology and chance as successfully as Skat."  --Joe Wergin, author Welcome to Northeast Ohio’s online home for Skat! Skat is the King of Card Games, unique in its ability to rival both the thrill and calculated risk taking of poker and the skill level and concentration demands of contract bridge!  The Cleveland Skat Club is a group of regular Skat players devoted to the enjoyment of the game in a league-style competitive setting. We are sim …

Rock climbing is an incredibly fun activity. There are some great indoor rock climbing facilities in the area that we will take advantage of throughout the year. In the summer we will be planning some outdoor rock climbing, with perhaps day trips or an overnight trip or two to the fantastic gorges in West Virginia. For the real adventurous, we will be planning a multi-day ice climbing trip during the winter months. Members new to climbing are encouraged to attend the meetups. Most events will be …

Local Co-ed biking group ages 21 and up to ride bikes in a group setting. This is a non competitive group that is created to build social networks of bike riders. The idea is to get people out and form a "Trail Riding Community" statewide. This is a social group, which means we put social and fun first. Anyone looking to race or brag about their bike might not fit in too well here. The rides are casual and it is a judgement free zone. If you have a ten thousand dollar bike cool.If you find your …

We've decided to start this group after spending 18 months learning how to shop, cook and bake no oil vegan based on the principles in Dr. Esselystyn's "How to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease" book. With absolutely ZERO restaurants in the Cleveland/Akron area serving 100% organic, vegan and without oil food, we are interested in exploring what other opportunities exist to socialize with others while we eat! We'd also like to share our experience with like -minded individuals or couples interes …

This group was started to help increase the awareness of genetically modified organisms and help educate consumers about the dangers of their uses and the abuses of corporations such as Monsanto and others who support their use. We are looking for people who will help table at events to help educate consumers.

We are Northern Ohio's most talked about Singles dance! DO YOU LOVE TO DANCE and/or WANT TO LEARN MORE ? SINGLES The opportunity to come as strangers to make new friends, meet up with old friends, and dance your buns off! Also, for a great night out and a chance to showcase your dancing skills and dance your buns off! SOMETHING NEW 2013 Every month we have many new singles just like you, that come to the dances for the first time. So beginning April 2013, to ease you into the flow of the dance …

Welcome to the Lake Erie Moose Society Blogger Meetup! Whether you blog for fun or as part of your work, you'll find kindred spirits here, and if you're just thinking about writing on the Web, stop on by and see what it's all about. Our meetings start with a round of introductions (if you have a specific question or problem, that's a great time to mention it) and then we spend anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour discussing a specific topic about blogging. Most meetings have no specific end time, …

Who We Are Cleveland Sea Kayakers (CSK) is a group of sea kayaking enthusiasts looking to meet up with others to go kayaking. We meet for kayaking on rivers, Lake Erie and other lakes/reservoirs within a couple hours of Cleveland, but also plan meetups in other areas of Ohio and out of state. If you are an experience paddler and/or have completed a basic kayak training and safety course and own your own a kayak at least 12 feet long which you use with a spray skirt, this group is an ideal way to …

A non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing education and reasources to today's real estate investors - from the first time landlord to the life-long investor.

There are many quilt guilds in Northeast Ohio for people who want to talk about quilting, organize charity sewing, and the like. But, if you are like me, you want time and space to finish those UFOs while gabbing with friends. This meet up group is for people who want to get together and each work on their own projects. Sewing machines welcome! Cutting and ironing available! We'll meet on one Saturday each month from 9-4 (come and go as your schedule allows) at a public location on the west side …

Cuyahoga Valley Bike Club is a volunteer club that encourages socialization, creating friendships, becoming better cyclists, challenging each other, and giving back to the community. We are a cycling club that is geared toward novice riders and beyond. We are introducing road cycling and trail cycling in 2013 at the beginning of the season for cyclists that ride at 10mph and higher. All of our rides will be rated so you will know what to expect on each ride. Road cyclists, hybrid cyclist, tourin …

We believe that art has the power to influence change and improve the well being and livelihood of many people. The gallery showcases art that raises awareness, provokes, and especially brings hope regarding many topics which tremendously influence our well being. Gadi Zamir's new collection on recycled wood illustrates topics such as war, hunger, troubled economy, domestic violence and many other human and world conditions in a way that impacts and perhaps shocks the observer. It is his goal to …

Get together with your friends or maybe make some new friends and let's TRAVEL!  Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Multi Day Trips you name it and let's GO! Whether it be a trip to a casino, a day of skiing, a visit to some wineries, a day of shopping, a broadway play or a visit to Chicago for a genuine deep dish pizza..... pack your bags and let's have some fun! I've teamed up with a local travel agent and a charter bus company but we don't need to stop there, we can also go by plane, train or cruise …

This group is for all the people out there who are passionate about real food. "Real" food includes whole, preferably natural, traditional, local, or foods with a strong cultural heritage behind them. Have you ever had the experience of biting into a truly ripe home-grown tomato after a lifetime of bland supermarket knockoffs? That most basic experience, extended into all areas of food and the culture surrounding it, is what I want to cultivate in Cleveland. The types of areas that I would love …

The Cleveland C#/VB.Net User Group is a non-profit, volunteer based organization aimed at helping all levels of computer users, ranging from hobbyists to consultants. The objective of the group is to provide a forum for sharing information and networking with those who work with C# and Visual Basic.Net. We invite programming professionals, as well as hobbyists, to join us every 4th Tuesday of each month.

This is a group for Russian speaking Moms who reside or are willing to meet on the West Side of Cleveland and their kids of all ages. Let's get together for affordable activities in our neighborhood, like going to story time at the library, having picnics at the local parks, organizing fun / educational activities and play dates for our kids, exchange useful information about life in Cleveland, local events , activities etc.

We Care About Our Community! If you have a group that meets once a week, once a month, or even once a year let the Microsoft Store at Beachwood Place Mall be the location where you host your event! Our Theater is open to all kinds of groups; ranging from book clubs, tech groups, small business groups, gaming teams and tournaments, PC gaming, and many more. We also provide private group training sessions, workshops, guest speakers to concerts and organization meetings. We are proud members of th …

Disgusted by the dangerous attacks on women and the LGBT community by the religious right? Ready to "shut that whole thing down"? Are you a woman**(or supporter of women) not afraid to use the "F"* word who wants to support the power of non-religious women in atheism and society at large? *Feminism!! *gasp*! Are you an atheist, agnostic, or otherwise free of religion and supernatural beliefs? Do you support secular humanist values? If so, this group may be for you. Keep reading! Northeast Ohi …