~This is not a rec volleyball group~ This group was created for CC, B, and BB players who want to: - improve their skills - work on their technique, - and spend as much time as possible at the beach! Beginner/Recreational level players are discouraged from joining this particular group. If you are unsure of your skill level send me an email or come to one of the training/skills meetups to find out where you stand. _________________________________________________________ SKILL LEVEL: The CC …

Chicago Electronic Music Meetup Guidelines for members - updated April 20, 2013 MEETUPS for this group can now be categorized into TWO EVENT TYPES. EVENT HOSTS will classify each meetup so standard expectations can be met by both members and event hosts. TYPE 1 MEETUP: Those that RSVP will be given contact info to the host and will meetup on a case by case basis. No meetup beforehand is scheduled and it is up to the member and host to coordinate. TYPE 2 MEETUP: Those that RSVP will be given t …

I am excited that YOU are here on this page and are wanting to join this fabulous group of women.  I know that you will bring with you some awesome ideas and we can't wait to meet you!!! We are a social circle of 30 to 40 something women Geting together to do fun, creative, artsy, tasty, social, athletic and adventurous activities!   We are all about bringing women together and creating GREAT friendships.  Whether you’re new in town like me, or because some of your friends are moving away, whate …

We will try each of these coffee shops 1. BRIDGEPORT COFFEE HOUSE The coffee-roasting operation on the corner of Morgan and 31st Street is a point of pride for Bridgeport and a source of jealousy for almost every other neighborhood. Housed in a prototypically warm-toned, wood-heavy coffeehouse (only without the fleabag couches and drum-circle vibe), Bridgeport Coffee sets itself apart by roasting its own beans and brewing them with levels of respect usually reserved for presidents. The pour-ov …

As we grow up in Chicago, our old friends seem to get married and move-on. All those wild times are now a distant memory. Yet sometimes we are still single, and need to do what singles do. Meet and mingle. Windy City here we come. Remember that time in college where you could find an army of friends to go to a party, bar or a even a roadtrip? Why do those times have to be the past? Why cant they be right now? We have the jobs, we have the income. Those times can be here again. This club is not o …

Aggrego hack night - for all the times you wished you could have hacked on something in the Chicago Sun-Times building. Now you can. Aggrego aims to use data collection, data analytics, visualization technology to create the next generation of digital media. Come hack with us!

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 …

With the desire to provide more unique, personal rec league experiences that focus on meeting new people as much as the sports themselves, S3 Leagues were first created in Summer '09 and have now seen thousands of players. While of course winning is always ohhh so sweet, we definitely have as much fun at our post-game bars as at the games themselves. We're more about simply having a good time than practicing to go pro. So if you're looking for a unique social league, where it's ridiculously ea …

With the desire to provide more unique, personal rec league experiences that focus on meeting new people as much as the sports themselves, S3 Leagues were first created in Summer '09 and have now seenover 4,100 players. While of course winning is always ohhh so sweet, we definitely have as much fun at our post-game bars as at the games themselves. We're more about simply having a good time than practicing to go pro. So if you're looking for a unique social league, where it's ridiculously easy …

This meetup is for anyone interested in learning WingTsun Kung Fu. WingTsun is a southern Chinese martial arts system. WT is ideal for self defense and practitioners can learn effective techniques in a short amount of time. Training consists of forms, drills and applications including free sparring. WT was created specifically for use against stronger opponents so, although being in great shape helps, it's not a requirement to utilize the techniques. WT is more about qualities than about movemen …

This group is for the 21-30 year old black woman who does not fall in to the typical category. Look no further, this meetup group is for you! I was inspired to start this group after watching Issa Rae's The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl web series. Are you new to the Chicago area? Would like to have a good time? How about meet new people and form friendships? If so, then you should join! This group strives to from a sisterhood between black women who are open to exploring other activities …

LIVE CHAT too! Have you lived here for a while but never had the chance to get out and see the things and places in Chicago that visitors from other cities have seen? New in town and want an excuse to check some "must-see" things off the list? Just looking for something fun to do but didn't really want to do it all by yourself? Be a tourist in our own city! I had always spent the time to check out other city's offerings when I traveled on business or for pleasure, and about 10 years ago, thought …

This is a group for local healers creating vibrant health that effects world-wide change through integrative and holistic methods. Acupuncturists, naturopaths, chiropractors, bio-energetic practitioners, massage therapists, body-workers, energy-healers, hypnotherapists, health and nutrition coaches, homeopathics, physicians, dentists, veterinarians and other modalities who practice functional and integrative medicine - we want YOU to join and enhance our community and your practice. This is a gr …

Meet with other local floor and online traders (face to face or online to your PC through our state of the art webinar tools) who engage in futures, index's, stocks, commodities and forex trading. The goals is to create a supportive environment where all group members can share their ideas, learn something new and ultimately achieve success in their trading plan. Our group includes experienced local floor and online traders and newbie’s looking to start out on the right trading foot. We will …

The Chicago Sport and Social Club is the nation's largest provider of recreational sports leagues, premier social events and local social networking! With over 70,000 annual participants, the Sport and Social Club has become the place to meet and compete with active young professionals all over the city. Our number one priority is giving you places to play your favorite sports and places to meet up with new and old friends every day of the week! Chicago Sport and Social Club strives to provide h …

Calling all Healers and Seekers alternative healing! Everyone is welcome to share their knowledge in a friendly non-judgmental space. A "healing circle" is a group of like-minded people who give or receive healing or energy work. Power is created by the overall intention of the group to heal, learn and give. Just being in the room is healing! Participants will get a chance to learn about all this "New Agey" stuff you wonder about. Practice techniques that help you become more present and powerfu …

Winter has arrived again! We have stepped up our meetup trips for this season to include other resorts, additional pickup locations, overnight trips and one big trip west! One day trips will go to either Devil's Head Resort, Cascade Mountain or Chestnut Mountain every weekend! Overnight trips are scheduled for Devil's Head Resort and we are working on Granite Peak and Boyne! We will also be running another trip out west this year to Jackson Hole!  Date TBD, but it is going to be great! The organ …

About BuddyPress BuddyPress is a robust WordPress plugin that can transform WordPress into a fully featured social networking platform. Build a social network for your company, school, sports team or niche community all based on the power and flexibility of WordPress. Out of the box, users can create profiles, befriend one another, send private messages, form and join groups, follow activity streams, create blogs, and participate in forum discussions. But the best part about BuddyPress is that i …

Have you ever wondered how something was made? Or how to take your fantastic solution from idea to prototype? Perhaps you want to develop a solution to a problem but don't know how to get started? Maybe you want to learn how to develop a design package for someone else to make your idea? Do you want to learn to use social media to spread the word about your products or events? Are you interested in learning more about building, making, drawing, creating or using your hands to their upmost potent …

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 …

Most women dislike, even hate their periods but on my journey in understanding my cycle I discovered that society and media creates a stigma about something that should be natural and empowering to women. Being on the Board of the Red Web Foundation (http://www.theredweb.org/#) in California, I have discovered and read and seen many great books, video and art regarding menstruation. I believe that if most women understood and learn to accept their periods, body and mind perceptions would change …

This is a group of Northern Illinois University graduates and friends from the ages of "just graduated" to approximately ten years after graduation. It is created to socialize, network, meet people, and develop professionally with fellow Huskies. Low-cost and free events will be planned in Chicago, suburbs and DeKalb area. If you have an idea for an event or want us to host something in your area, please let us know. We would love to meet you! Even if you're not a Huskie, join us!

Twitter Made Easy with Teresa Peek Wed, April 25, 2012 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Do any of these sound like you? Still not on Twitter and don’t understand what all the fuss is about? Have you attempted to use Twitter and found it of no interest? Do you believe there must be more to this Twitter craze than knowing what someone had for lunch or the latest Snooki news? Does your boss want you to start learning social media and you don't understand why? Have you attended Social Media seminars in hop …

Hi, I am Vanessa Moses the creator and founder of The Cooking Chicks! We are a community of professional women who love to eat, create, cook and share our love of food! Whether you like to cook or want to learn or just like to eat - our group was created to inspire and connect talented home cooks, chefs, food entrepreneurs and anyone who calls themselves "Foodie" - we just ask you always come hungry! I honestly always loved to entertain but actually hated cooking - crazy for some to believe, rig …

Are you familiar with the ideas of the White City? How about underground dining? Or pop up restaurants? I'm forming a group to go to a series of pop up dinners inspired by Chicago's 1893 World's Fair Columbian Exposition: The series of hosted events is similar to secret or underground supper clubs, but each will happen in different and unexpected locations, much like flash dinners or popup restaurants. Dinners will be designed by a series of awesome guest chefs. The menu and Chicago neighborhood …

How many times have you had difficulty making a decision because one part of you wanted one thing, but another part of you wanted something else? “A part of me wants to…another part doesn’t.” Conflicting inner 'parts' of ourselves are one of the main obstacles to inner peace and personal power: • Parts of us who want to do new things are blocked by parts who are afraid to take risks. • Parts of us who want to get things done are stumped by parts who procrastinate. • Parts of us who want to be …