Hey there. I'm hoping this book club will fill a gap that's missing in the local book club scene. I really enjoy reading books that are engaging and leave me feeling like I've learned something. I also really enjoy books that help me understand other people and where they are coming from. So I started this book club, which I've named 'People, Places, and Perspectives.' People - personal stories, psychology, sociology, anthropology Places - geography, culture, urban planning Perspectives - how ot …

As more biotech and life science companies are attracted to the DC metro area, there is a clear need to facilitate interaction amongst its key players. To that end, we will host quarterly networking events with other biotechnology professionals and business partners. The group is open to those in the biotechnology, life science or pharmaceutical companies in the DC Metro Area. The quarterly networking event will be an informal event allowing for exchange of ideas and business cards. Eventually …

Theta Healing is a new and revoluntionary technique where science meets spirituality to manifest instant miracles in one's life. As we are approaching the year 2013, we will be ascending into higher and less dense energies. This shift will allow us to manifest instantly. Theta Healing allows us to eliminate any blocks we have that prevent us from creating our perfect reality. This heals us on a genetic, subconscious, physical, energetic, and soul level. This technique is for anyone that wants to …

Sahaja Meditation is meant for everyone who desires to find his or her true self, which is a life full of peace, joy and love for others. It is not just a book or a set of instructions but a living science that will open up to you gradually as your meditations become deeper and your experience stronger and more fulfilling. Sahaja Meditation was founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. It involves the awakening of a subtle spiritual energy known as the Kundalini which lies dormant in the sacrum bone, …

NOVA Atheists is a meetup for the growing Atheist community in Northern Virginia and suburban DC, focused on Atheism, Separation of Church and State, the advancement of Science, social structure for the Atheist community, and activism in pursuit of those goals. NOVA Atheists the social meetup organization for Beltway Atheists, Inc. NOVA Atheists is an American Atheists affiliate.

Welcome to the Cybersecurity Innovation Forum Meetup Group sponsored by George Mason University's Master of Science in Management of Secure Information Systems. Our meetups are held quarterly and feature a series of ten-minute case study presentations by cybersecurity experts and technology innovators followed by a panel discussion and questions. The focus of the meetings is on cybersecurity innovation including innovation rationale and motivation, technology, metrics and lessons learned. All ev …

Have you always thought about writing a book, screenplay, blog, anything? If so, then join us as we meet up in locations around the Loudoun County area and put our creative juices to good use! The purpose of this group is to create a supportive network of aspiring authors. It's a lonely world out there when you write, and we all know we can be our own worst critic. As a group we can encourage each other to meet our goals as well as help each other when necessary. If you are looking to complete a …

This group is for people that want to find more friends to attend anime and scifi related conventions with. We all know that going to a convention by yourself takes away some of the fun in the convention. Here people can arrange groups for conventions or other activities around the mid-Atlantic region.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation is meant for everyone who desires to find his or her true self, which is a life full of peace, joy and love for others. It is not just a book or a set of instructions but a living science that will open up to you gradually as your meditations become deeper and your experience stronger and more fulfilling. Sahaja Yoga Meditation was founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. Join us at Reston Regional Library for free meditation classes. Please review our meetup schedule and RSVP …

Have a great time socializing and talking about our favorite science fiction books, movies, and shows, especially those related to Star Trek. You can also participate in the occasional interesting activity. This group is unlike any I have ever joined. Come out and see what it's all about. You are sure to have fun here!

A serious weekly writers group intended to encourage the writer to adopt a daily writing practice and to use the meetup group as a support group for feedback, an escape from isolation and with opportunities to publish once completed the manuscript or project.

Maybe you're one of those people who sits in a church pew on Sundays thinking to themselves, "I don't believe a word of this." Or perhaps you've checked out of the dogma arguments altogether, avoid church or temple and just to try living a good, decent life. Or, maybe you don't believe in god, but instead seek an ethical path consistent with your understanding of the universe. If any of those sound like you, we should meet! We're the Northern Virginia Ethical Society, a congregation composed of …

BTI360's Software Craftsmanship Series is an internal company event that focuses on taking your software engineering skills to the next level. This is done through discussing and diving deep into what constitutes clean code, what coding principles are often disregarded, and how to affect better coding practices on your team.

We are the oxymoron to the geek and nerd stereotype - the "social" nerds and the "chic" geeks. Sure, we love Battlestar Galactica, but that doesn't mean we can't hold our own at a high class social function. Yes, we can debate the finer points of whether Han shot first, but we can also jump into the fray and talk about the latest in pop culture. Although we can explain the relation between a "Hobbit" and a "Halfling" to someone, it doesn't mean that we locked ourselves away from society and stud …

Sahaja Meditation is meant for everyone who desires to find his or her true self, which is full of peace, joy of life and love for others. It is not just a book or a set of exercises but a living science that will open up to you gradually as your meditations become deeper and your experience stronger and more fulfilling. Sahaja Meditation was developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. It involves the awakening of a subtle spiritual energy which lies dormant in the sacrum bone, rolled up in a spiral …

www.novac.com ***The events posted here are open to the public and are offered monthly.  NOVAC Members have access to daily viewing sites and opportunities! :)  Please visit our website to become a member!!*** NOVAC is a non-profit organization formed in 1990, however, the club was around informally many years before that! We provide enjoyment and education to the public (and ourselves!) through amateur astronomy. We discuss telescopes, astrophotography, and anything above our atmosphere! :) W …

Are you an intelligent, curious woman between the ages of 30 and 60 (or thereabout) who would love to read and discuss books that educate you in some way? Do you who wonder how the brain works, how the environment and food is affecting your health, what a new scientific discovery overseas could mean for you in terms of your beliefs and ethics, or what it come mean to you when we lose another species to extinction? Do you like to read about historical events that have shaped how we think about me …

El propósito de este grupo es ofrecer información sobre distintos temas de interés para escépticos y no creyentes del área de Washington, D.C. al igual que aquellos visitantes que gusten leer sobre ciencia, humanismo, ateismo y recursos en la red que promuevan el racionalismo. Buscamos crear conciencia sobre los engaños de las religiones y de toda creencia en lo no-natural, ayudar a incrementar el escépticismo y el pensamiento crítico y proveer un espacio a la comunidad de librepensadores. Creem …

Are you in the Northern VA area and looking for people that share your love for MST3K, Cinematic Titanic, The Film Crew, and Rifftrax? Then this is the group for you! We get together every 2 weeks on alternating Fridays and Saturdays for a few hours worth of MST3K related stuff! We also go to E Street Cinema in DC or Angelika Mosaic in Fairfax to see The Room on the big screen. When Cinematic Titanic or Rifftrax Live comes to town, we go to see that too!

This group meets once a week on Sundays at our home in Germantown, MD at 11:30am. We are doing a systematic study of the Bhagavad-Gita. We discuss and share our realizations on the verses and also talk about how to apply in our lives. The format is informal and discussion oriented. We start with Kirtan and end with vegetarian lunch. We also teach mantra meditation.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation is meant for everyone who desires to find his or her true self, which is a life full of peace, joy and love for others. It is not just a book or a set of instructions but a living science that will open up to you gradually as your meditations become deeper and your experience stronger and more fulfilling. The classes are composed of guided meditation, soothing music and use of elements of our natural environment with simple techniques to calm and silence our minds. Questi …

Shift + Alt + God is for those who feel stuck in life and don’t know where to start. It is for those who are working hard but feel they are not going anywhere. It is for those who are confused about what they want and how to get it. It is for those who cannot quit their jobs and explore what the world has to truly offer. This book is relatable to almost everyone, at a time when we desperately need to relate. Join us in a spiritual program designed to teach specific strategies on letting go of th …

This is a women's workout group. This group is for women looking for a non-intimidating workout group with other women. Maybe you struggle with committing to regular physical fitness, feel intimidated at the gym, or hope to make some new friends to workout with. If so, JOIN THIS GROUP. Come get a great workout with an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer in the beautiful outdoors. Carrying too much weight SUCKS! I have been classified as obese for many years. However, I became an ACE-Certified Persona …

This is a group for anyone interested in Holistic Health, Energy Medicine, Spiritual Growth and Extrasensory Abilities. Tap into unbounded yet undiscovered potential through guided self-exploration.

This is a group for anyone interested in understanding how to apply the various analytics offerings from IBM in solving pressing issues facing government agencies as they wrestle with many issues in this era where we must all do more with less. We will be offering monthly webcasts and face to face seminars on a wide range of topics with subject matter experts. Looking forward to meeting everyone!!

The mission of this group is to bring together established residents and resources to welcome newer members of the Janelia community. Janelia Farm is a world-class research center where scientists from many disciplines gather to collaborate on some of science's most challenging problems. www.janelia.org

Transformational Healing is a place of enlightenment, wellness, and betterment. It is where clients get unstuck, stop unwanted patterns, re-find their joy, inspiration and passion for life, and remember the truth of who they are. We specialize in helping clients look at life in a different way, answering the tough questions, and moving forward to a place of happiness, strength and abundance. Are you ready to change your life?

We are Muslims. Our faith is Islam. Islam means submitting to God's Will and accepting that there is no god but ALLAH (the One God) and that Muhammad is the Messenger of ALLAH, peace and blessings upon him, as are Jesus, Moses, Abraham, Noah and Adam, peace be upon them all. Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, is the Seal (last) of the Prophets. Like the majority of Muslims, we are Sunni Muslims. We are followers of the most distinguished Naks-I’bendi Menzil Tarikat (sufi order), which tr …