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 …

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 …

Kriyayoga Ohio is formed as a non-profit, educational organization to share the technical and comprehensive practice of Non-Violence, Kriyayoga Meditation as taught by Swami Shree Yogi Satyam, as a focal point for communities to foster real health, unity, tolerance, and strength for groups and individuals committed to selfless service and social justice. This deep and practical study of Non-Violence, meditation, and spirituality can be found nowhere else in the world. All are welcome to come joi …

Meet other locals to discuss and learn ancient Indian spiritual knowledge and healing techniques. The organizers, Lora and Mesha, both American, spent many years living at an ashram in South India and are returning to the states to share this powerful and life-changing knowledge. Share your most profound and transformational personal experiences and talk about ways to incorporate spirituality into your life. Open to people of all faiths and cultures!

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 …

We are a community of atheists, agnostics, and other theistically challenged people residing in the Northeast Ohio area. The goal of this group is to bring local non-believers together in a friendly and comfortable environment where our thoughts can be shared without fear of chiding from ignorant faith-heads. This group was originally founded as the "Drunken Atheists." It seemed like a good idea at the time, but lately I'm much more interested in just connecting with other local atheist. If you …

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 …

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 …

We are an organization dedicated to expanding your knowledge of the market and providing the opportunity for like minded people to share ideas and strategies. We use the CAN SLIM investing model as our foundation. Any one that wants to begin taking control of their financial future and have alot of fun doing it should sign up.

I asked for feedback, suggestions and requests. 5 people total if you count 2 TROLLS responded. Group may be changed to something else, but do to 95% Lack of interest,  This group is officially closed. I apologize to the 3 people who showed interest and to Mark, the original organizer but I do not think it is worthwhile to keep this group open.

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.

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, …

Music Cleveland! Mission Statement Musik, Musique, Ceol, Música, Glasbaand, Mużika – sweet sounds in any language. Music is indeed the international language that crosses borders, traditions and taste. Our new MeetUp group – Music Cleveland! – will celebrate the many unique sounds that make up the music scene in Northeast Ohio. We are blessed with a wide and diverse ethnic base along with a rich history of old-world music, rhythm and blues, rock-n-roll, classical, folk and jazz. We are proud …

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 …

For the Love of Pits® is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization run exclusively by volunteers. We focus our rescue efforts on homeless pit bull dogs. Our mission is to restore, preserve and protect the prestigious legacy of the pit bull dog and to improve the environment in which pit bull dogs and their owners live, by: · Rescuing dogs that are positive representations of the “breeds,” training them to be well behaved breed ambassadors and placing them in responsible, safe, loving and devoted p …

Cleveland Peace Action is more than 50 years old and decided it was time to communicate with our members and new members in an inovative way. The purpose of the group to reduce the threat of violence, war and terrorism, by working through peaceful, just and democratic means. Who should join? All men and women interested in the development of Peace.

I want to invite men into our men's community: We meet in small groups in Windsor, Ont, throughout Michigan and NE Ohio, about 35 groups. We are part of an international organization called, Mankind Project. See www.mankindproject.org We offer a weekend retreat and then local meetings to continue the growth started on the weekend. We are about integrity, emotional intelligence and responsibility. We offer men deep healing work that transforms lives. We are changing the world one man at a time.

Welcome to Ciné Arts Cleveland! There have been any number of movie groups on meetup.com and other social networking sites that attempt to offer something for everybody’s taste. Some value a multitude of events, as many as 3 or 4 per week. Others boast membership numbers of a thousand plus, even though only a handful actually attends events. We’ll leave those aspirations to them. Ciné Arts Cleveland! will instead focus on special noteworthy films sometimes not more than 2 or 3 a month. Don’t exp …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Cleveland/Akron Frontrunners is a running group that is affiliated with the International Frontrunners organization which promotes the sports of running, walking and related athletic activities for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders and their supporters. We are a committed group of runners that meets to enhance our training experience and make new friends & socialize. We run a variety of distances in order to meet the running goals of our members. Whether you want to run a half or full m …

Hello ladies! Thanks for checking us out! Girls Rollin' On CLEast Side group gathers together single or married, professional women (active professionals or career on-hold SAHM) in their mid-20s to mid-40s for fun trying new things and experiencing everything our side of town has to offer. For the single gals needing a breather from career and the marrieds needing a breather from mommyhood/hubby, let's get together and exhale over a drink! Let's explore and do stuff all over the east side: Chagr …