Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. Mission Toastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide reality. Through its member clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinking – vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potenti …

Chesapeake Kayak Adventures November 7, 2012 marked Chespeake Kayak Adventures First Anniversary on Meetup.com.  Over the course of those 12 months we've grown to over 630 members and held over 110 Meetups.  We've been featured in The Baltimore Sun, Howard Magazine and Maryland Public Television's Outdoors Maryland.  Meetup.com has rated CKA as one of the Best Outdoor Recreation Meetups" in the world.  If you're looking to get out and paddle, we are and intend to remain one of the most active p …

First, the 20's and 30's tag is a mindset not an age requirement to join this group. We are a diverse group and ALL are welcome here !! However, we use the 20's and 30's because that's what the majority of our group and the events that we do around the area. The DC, MD & VA Hiking Group is all about meeting life long friends, getting to know new people, keeping in touch with old friends, having fun, and engaging in new activities while learning about ourselves. We are genuine and we hope people …

Toastmasters International is a non-profit organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking abilities through local club meetings, training seminars and speech contests. Toastmasters International includes more than 199,000 men and women in more than 9,300 clubs in more than 70 countries. Experienced professionals and beginning speakers alike can benefit from our practical, face-to-face learning program. Whether you're speaking to the board of dir …

Looking for kindred book lovers? Like to cook? Come share good reads and your favorite recipes with Howard County Books & Cooks. HoCoBoCo is a great group of girls who meet one afternoon each month to share dinner and cocktails, swap recipes, discuss our current book selection, and decide together on our next read. Fiction? Memoir? True Crime? Mystery? Thriller? Best seller or little known gem? Thai? Mexican? Italian? Greek? Spanish? Indian? Pot luck or out and about? Please note: most of our m …

We like to ride. But sometimes we need a destination...somewhere interesting to go, where there will be interesting people to talk to. This group is NOT about organizing group rides, but rather to give riders a place to ride to. We'll pick times and places in the Baltimore/Washington area where riders can be sure there'll be a friendly face to chat about our bikes (or whatever), and maybe grab something to nibble and drink. Some destinations may be interesting landmarks, some may be as mundane a …

Do you wish you had more support from other women? Welcome to the Women's Encouragement Circle in Columbia, Maryland! This group is a therapy service.  The cost for members is $50 per person per session and we meet once per month. Koru therapy groups are small, intimate groups. A maximum of 20 members are allowed to join to ensure that people get to know one another better and make lasting friendships. The group started in September 2010, and is ongoing. We discuss topics like: -Depression and …

Monthly Meditation Gathering What if you could explore meditation and spirituality with a group of like-minded people, but without the dogma that can come with "organized religion?" If you are seeking nourishment for the soul but can't seem to find a group that fits you, we invite you to check us out. We seek to practically apply timeless wisdom from a variety of traditions to our everyday lives. The gathering will include guided meditation with instruction and spiritual discussion. Seekers of a …

Photography enthusiast from beginner to expert. The idea is to organize photo outings - Going places around our area (and beyond...why not?).  Get your photo gear ready - This group is also a cool way to meet other interesting, creative people in the area. All welcomed. This is a hands on group so let's go take pictures! Cheers!

This group merged with another group, The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group. There is usually about 6 hikes every Sat. AND Sun. along with several weekday and afterwork hikes throughought the region offerd in all four seasons. We are not a "for profit" group and volunteer run as any money received is not kept by me as the organizer and either donated to where we hike or put towards training and certifiying new members of our leadership team. The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group is a big group with over almost …

Soul Art Stories - A journey of self discovery Come join a fun way to explore through assorted visual mediums, workshops, and gatherings.You do not have to be an artist or creative to participate in the process. This group offers a non-judgemental, respectful framework to allow you to experience the art process for yourself. "The creative process, so far as we are able to follow it at all, consists in the unconscious activation of an archetypal image and elaborating and shaping the image int …

We provide a support group, healing environment and education for adults in marital or relationship separation and divorce. Topics are presented by a trained and certified, professional counselor (LCSW-C). The group has been supporting members since 2002 in Columbia and Ellicott City. Kathy Sirota, our coordinator, authors and presents topics that show a way to first cope, and in time thrive in a time that is crushingly devastating, but also becomes a time of profound personal growth. While we m …

Are you between 28-43 and enjoy things like craft beer, homebrewing, being outside, hiking, camping, running, and (of course) socializing with good people? Well then join us for some fun events! Our organizers are based out of Maryland, but of course you're welcome to join us if you're in DC or NoVa! :) This group will travel to do awesome things - there are a ton of great breweries and hiking spots in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia. Q: Do I have to like BOTH hiking and cra …

(Formerly the Meetup group of the Howard County chapter of the Maryland Writers' Association.) Writing can be a lonely profession, for new and experienced writers alike. The Writing Corner Meetup was created to present information and provide an opportunity to spend time with fellow writers. The 1st hour of each meeting will be a CRAFT workshop ($2 donation for supplies is appreciated). The 2nd hour will be WRITE CLUB. No. I can't tell you what we do. The first rule of Write Club is you do not …

Greetings from the Hola club officers! Thank you for visiting our club meetup page! We are Hola Toastmasters, one of the most active Toastmasters clubs in Howard County. Please visit our club! Where and when do we meet? Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month from 7:30-9:15 PM. Come early (around 7:15 PM) so you'll have a chance to meet our members and learn how the meeting works! Meeting Location: St Peters Episcopal Church, 3695 Rogers Ave, Ellicott City, MD 21043. What can Toastma …

This website is a place for you and other like-minded Americans looking for direction in taking back the control of our country. It is also a place to find information that will assist you in navigating the rough waters we face in the days, weeks and months ahead. This is a non-political movement. All are welcome here. The 9-12 Project is designed to bring us all back to the place we were on September 12, 2001. The day after America was attacked we were not obsessed with Red States, Blue States …

The Howard County Striders are an incorporated non-profit organization dedicated to promoting lifetime fitness through running, based in central Maryland. We sponsor or support many types of activities, including high quality race events, group runs, low-key weekly races, and a robust complement of training programs for both adults and youth, from beginners on up, to support continued active lifestyles in the community. This is our on-line Meet-Up to connect to runners not familiar with the HC S …

The Maryland Professional Photographers Association (MDPPA) is Maryland's only Professional Photographers of America (PPA) affiliated photography organization. We provide education in both the business and art of photography as well as social interaction, and networking, through regular monthly meetings, all day seminars, print competitions, and an annual convention. Membership is open to professional and aspiring professional photographers. The annual dues pay for monthly meetings, photographi …

Let's get together and discuss the challenges and rewards of the gluten-free, grain-free life. We'll share information and recipes for a Paleo-style diet, including grass-fed beef and good fats. We'll spend some time on techniques for stress reduction and increased peace of mind/stomach. The organizer is a musician and energy healer; and sound healing and movement will be included as part of the recipe for meetings.

The recent wave of interest in semantic technology has led to the growing popularity of Semantic Meetups in US and around the world. The purpose of local Meetup is to provide a forum for newcomers to learn about the foundational technologies of the Semantic Web [] and for the well versed to keep up on industry trends and share their experiences.  Discuss topics will cover a broad range of subject matter that includes OWL, RDF, SPARQL, RIF, Open Linked data, semantics in the enterprise, rules, in …

The ultimate freedom is to have a completely clear and free mind. The human mind is always changing and is always trying to add more desirable experiences. There is no end to this addition. The way to find peace and clarity is to know the real world, the True world, by subtracting the past that has been recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures. There is nothing more valuable than one's mind. It shapes the entire world that one knows. Through subtracting in Maum Meditation the Un …

The Maryland Masonic Research Society (MMRS) was founded in 1979 by Elwood E.Cook and others, with the mission and motto of “Masonic Enlightenment through Research”. The Maryland Masonic Research Society is not a Lodge, and while it is hoped that all members will pursue the Craft, membership and officership are open to all who have an interest in Freemasonry. Lodges, libraries, and other organizations may become institutional members. MMRS meets at least four times a year at various locations t …

To gather like-minded people who love animals and want to help them. We are planning fun events where we can socialize and help animals at the same time! What could be better? This group is also a place where local animal organizations can post information about their events to help support them.

This group is for anyone interested in learning traditional Irish Ceili dancing. Join us in a gathering for fun, fellowship, laughter, pot luck dinner, and traditional Irish music performed by the Tanzania Ceili Band. These dance sessions are for families and singles looking to meet other singles. Dances will be called by Marilyn Moore who will begin each session with lessons for beginners. Ceili dances will be scheduled throughout the year and any net proceeds raised from the dances will be don …