Learn to earn! Our goal is to schedule expert speakers frequently on topics of interest about Web Designers and Web Development. We seek to help members improve their skills in web based Graphic Design, SEO, CMS, Web Apps, GUI, Adobe Creative Suite, Flash (especially Flash) as well as other suggestions from the group. Afterwards, we plan to meet at a local bar and network our asses off.

The Berwyn Gaming Group represents a small portion of the roleplaying community in the greater Chicago area. We are players and DMs from all walks of life, representing decades of experience through at least four incarnations of the D&D system. Anyone with the desire to play or run a campaign is welcome! Quick Questions and Answers What does theThe Berwyn Gaming Group Meetup offer? -We offer a safe, supervised environment to experience D&D (or any roleplaying system). The Meetup Organizer and …

Aloha Kakou! We meet with other local Ukulele players for the Love & Respect of playing the Ukulele! We play, share, exchange songs of the BEATLES, '60's, '70's, Old-time standards, Tin Pan Alley, HAWAIIAN, Elvis, Movie soundtracks/Showtunes, and more! Like WXRT 93.1 FM DJ Terri Hemmert says on her "Breakfast With the Beatles" radio show, "Bring Your Ukulele & Enthusiasm!" Open to everyone. All ages. Beginners-novices-pros. No egos. Weekly Donation Fee: $5 for song packets containing up to 25 so …

FIND Oak Park Area Adoption/Foster Care information and Support Group on FACEBOOK Meet other families in the Chicago and Chicago Suburban area who are interested in learning more about adoption and foster care or in need of post-adoptive or post-foster placement support. We generally meet in Oak Park, but all local families are welcome to join. Also open to discussing joys and challenges of living as a transcultural family or adoptive family with special needs. Meeting times and locations to be …

These are the voyages of the Western Suburban Science-Fiction Book Club... Our continuing mission: to seek out the most compelling, discussion-provoking science-fiction (and occasionally, fantasy) novels and gather together to chat about them over dinner. It's a pretty good mission. Reading sci-fi suggests certain nerdish... leanings, but don't be afraid: our group is all-inclusive. Yes, I'm sure a few of us qualify as geeks, but we're all socially well-adjusted and reasonably freshly showered t …

“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” - Unknown “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost --------------------------------------- Do you love Hiking and Adventures? Welcome to the Chicago Hiking, Outdoors, & Social Meetup Group. We strive for adventures, fun, and friendships. This group is for people who en …

Hello everyone! 大家好 This is the second iteration of Chicago Chinese meetup. We are a group focused on uniting people who are interested in China and Chinese culture overall.

Do you feel tired and low on energy? Do you get upset easily or hold on to grudges? Do you carry stress in your body? Would you like to look and feel better? What if running your Bars could contribute to your wellbeing? Well that's what I do.

If you are like me, you may always THINK about all of the investment opportunities that are out there, but let opportunities pass you instead of taking action because you don’t think you have enough time, money, expertise, etc.  to make a move… Anyone can successfully invest in Real Estate, no matter who you are, what you do, or how much money you have! This group is here to so that we can share experiences and resources so that you can feel confident and comfortable taking advantage of this f …

NO MONTHLY DUES, NO DRAMA – WE JUST LOVE TO RIDE! We are a community of sport & supersport motorcycle riders who gather together for Motorcycle Events as well as Weekend & Monthly group rides. If you ride a Japanese rocket, European-exotic, 2-stroke track machine, street fighter, or long-distance sport-tourer, there is a place for you here. We ride!! Whether you’re up for a cruise across town, a day at the track, or a weekend carving up the twisties – we’d love for you to ride with us. This grou …

This group is for women in their 20s and early 30s in Oak Park and its surrounding areas who want to get out of the house and have fun! I hope to create an awesome community of women for you to connect with, become friends with, and pretty much just have a good time. We plan many of our meetups in Oak Park and Forest Park such as dining out, movies, festivals, book discussions, wine tasting, hiking, arts and crafts, and many more. We also plan meetups in Chicago and other areas. All relationship …

Are you struggling with how to define your role as a stepmom? Do you sometimes feel like an outsider in your own home? Do you wish you had other stepmoms to relate to? Join a supportive and caring community of other women who know about the challenges and frustrations of being a stepmom. The group will help you: Explore your thoughts and feelings about being a stepmom in an open, confidential environment; Improve relationships with your current spouse, stepchildren and other family members; and …

Camping is a fabulous way to meet new people, strengthen relationships and make great memories! We are Pet & children friendly, in fact adults, kids and pets are normally invited to any trips/activities, but PLEASE read the description of each activity &/or trip for any specific information regarding kids & pets. Always contact the organizer for that trip, if you have any questions. Please note that pets are not allowed on some trails or in some areas If you like to camp, build bonfires, grill o …

I have been tapdancing for over 30 years and I always meet adults who say they always wanted to tap or they used to tap when they were children. The purpose of this group is to show and prove that you are never too old too start or get back into...TAP! So, if you always want to learn or you used to do it as a child then join us as we explore the rhythms of tap in a grown-and-sexxy way!

You are on now on our Meetup site. This is our working site where we schedule trainings and take signups. We are a group of attorneys, who are (mostly) moms & solo practitioners who want to do pro bono work in a way that does not interfere with our family/work life.  We now have men, retirees, and 1/3 of our participants are solo practitioners. Our projects are: finite and won't hang over your head; have backup by working in teams so if there's an important client call or (gulp) sick kid, NO wo …

Black Nonbelievers of Chicago is a group of freethinkers, humanists, nonbelievers, atheists, agnostics, skeptics, untitled, etc. convening to discuss and implement solutions based freethought to under served communities.

This group is for those interested in thinking about, talking about and eating phenomenal food, whether that is the best fried pickle -- or the best tasting menu -- you've ever had.

What better way to start 2013 than to read books set in Chicago! We meet up locally – surrounding western suburbs area – for the book discussion. Whether it be a café, lounge...what a way to spend a few hours for a book discussion, build friendships, and consume a bite to eat and a drink as well! So join us! :)

Women Destined For Success is perfect for women who are ready for a career shift, who are re-entering the workforce or who are contemplating a life change. Does this sound like you? If ... * You are at a career or life change crossroad, but don't know how to start making these changes * You know that you need to make a change, but don't know where to start * You are re-entering the workforce * You are determined to find work suited to your life's purpose And ... * You are ready to actively explo …

I recently moved to beautiful Chicago from West Virginia, and think it would be interesting (and fun!) to connect with other transplants to the Chicago area for lunch or coffee and chat about all that makes the Mountain State special. If nothing else, it would be nice to talk to some people who don't think I am from near Richmond. If you moved here from West Virginia, have family roots in West Virginia, are from the surrounding Appalachian region, or simply have an interest in Appalachian cultur …

The CXPA Chicago Group is the local networking group of The Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA). The CXPA is a global non-profit organization positioned to guide and enhance the growing field of customer experience. CXPA brings together like-minded professionals focused on advancing the practice of customer experience management and creating career growth by establishing customer experience management as a recognized and admired professional discipline. As a collective body, we …

As an offshoot of the Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago, the Oak Park Monday Night Meditation Group is open to all who want to learn and practice meditation together. Sessions include meditation instruction, practice, reading and discussion. Sessions are free but donations are always welcome. Meditation practice provides a warm, genuine basis for realizing the full potential of our inherent wisdom. Through the practice, we learn to touch in with this wisdom, allowing us to live our lives …

This group is an affliate with the Chadd Organization. It is for parents of children with ADHD. Living with a child with ADHD is challenging, and parents can benefit  from mutual support and  information that can shape their expectations, knowledge, and thus guide advocacy for their children. We will educate, give tools and provide a sounding board for parents. We encourage parents to become familiar with the Chadd Organization and website at http://www.chadd.org/ The location of the meetings do …

Group dedicate for people want to learn Brazilian Portuguese. Aprenda a falar português e faça novos amigos.

I would like to invite people of all races or gender that enjoy motorcycle riding in the south Chicago area close to Midway airport that support safe riding (wears a helmet and safety clothing) that are interested on getting together for rides on the weekends and sometimes on week days also. I have been riding off road bikes for many years (motocross) and recently sold all my equipment and got a new bike 2008 KW Vulcan 900cc. classic. and found out that many of the rider clubs are involved in dr …

Feed the passion of paintball, free the gunfighter in you. This is the home of the CHICAGO GUNFIGHTERS. We will be organizing get togethers for open play sessions at various fields, as well as private events. All players are welcome regardless of sKILL levels. Meet and network with other players in your area. Post and sell your old gear. Note: paintball is an inherently dangerous activity, and Chicago Gunfighters assumes no liability for injuries obtained during your participation.

This group was created for plus sized people in there 30's and 40's that want to get together with other great BHM and BBW's. Activities will be planned that build life long friendships. Some activities will consist of a night out on the town, movies, dinner, road trips and anything else that looks like fun. Most activities will be affordable and if there are additional costs involved all members will be notified way ahead of time. This group is for highly motivated and positive plus sized peopl …

This BRAND NEW group is for anyone looking to REGULARLY meetup for SOCIAL GAMING. Video games, board games, card games, if you love playing these sorts of games and would enjoy them even more with others then this is the group for you! We will meetup WEEKLY to game together and just have a great time. If you wanna meet new people and make new friends then join this group! As mentioned earlier we will meetup WEEKLY and have a blast. Our main meetup location will be EXP Gaming, a new gaming lounge …