There are to date, 635 area people listing travel as one of their first meetup interests. Although there are wine groups that take overnight trips, hiking groups that take backpacking trips, and skiing groups that take skiing trips, there is no group specifically dedicated to taking trips just for the sake of traveling. I am starting this group to see if the 635 of us can meet, figure out the various needs, and start planning anything from weekend and long weekend local or regional trips to int …

KickStartLove is a fun group for people who want to connect, share new experiences, and maybe even find love. Days at the beach, gallery openings, wine tastings, bike rides, costume galas, live concerts - the sky's the limit. KickStartLove has hosted a cookout at Squire's Castle, an evening of original theatre at the Cleveland Play House, and a charity benefit that attracted over 200 people. We also have fantastic Speed Dating events that boast a 95% match rate for friendship and romance. In add …

Check out this video that Thomas Mulready from CoolCleveland.com took at one of our recent swing dance meetups.  http://www.coolcleveland.com/video/?vid=TR89QTpPuYY&page=0He This group is for people who are interested in doing or learning how to do one of the easiest and most common forms of partnered dancing--Swing dancing! Swing dancing can be anything from Jitterbug to Lindy Hop to Charleston to Balboa and more. Basically, if it was danced to swing or jazz music from the 1920s to the 1950s--i …

The group is designed to support and encourage women. A place where women can bond with other women and discuss the everyday issues and stresses of life. Where you can learn to build stable, long lasting, productive positive relationships. A group where like minded women can come together with one purpose and one goal in a positive manner.

To provide a variety of activities to bring single Christian adults in the Greater Cleveland and Akron area together in a warm, inviting atmosphere that promotes fellowship.

This group is designed for moms with young children in the Fairlawn, Bath, and Akron area. We will schedule themed, educational, and active play dates around town for moms and tots as well as have a few "Mom's night out" events. My family just moved here from Florida, and we are excited to meet some new friends to play with! I am also hoping to find a couple organizers to help me get our meet up group up and running. Please contact me if interested! Sincerely, Erin Carpas

Let's try all different kinds of foods & different kinds of restaurants south of I-480!! We DINE south of 480 -- you don't have to LIVE south of 480!  Reservations are made the morning (before noon) of the event.  Please have your RSVP updated. If you aren't sure about attending an event, it's always best to say NO then contact me closer to the start time to be added as a YES. Please be mindful of the servers working with our large groups. Fifteen percent is the minimum one should tip. Many ti …

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, …

This group is not just for singers but for people to come out and support us. It's about letting loose and having fun. It's about finding new places that have karaoke and introducing them to the spirit of a meetup group! Join us and find great deals and good people.

Cleveland's Premiere LGBT Social Dinner Group 18 Years and Going Strong ! EVERYONE IS WELCOME Monthly Dinners at Cleveland Area Restaurants For further information call our Voice Mail at: 216.200.9569 INSIGHT was established in 1994 to bring together people that represent the gay men and women in our community and to enjoy good conversation and friendly people who wish to relax and socialize in a comfortable atmosphere with other lesbians and gays. Since its inception, we have raised over $12,0 …

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicating to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer. Save the Date: PurpleStride Cleveland Saturday June 16, 2012  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Megan for more information!

If you own a boat or not, this group if for all who would like to enjoy the sun and make some new friends on the water. Join us! We will hold monthly and hopefully more frequent get-togethers starting in May 2012. Members who own boats will coordinate and accommodate excursions to cruise The Rock Hall/Science Center, Vermillion Lagoons, East 55th Street Bar/Grill, concerts from the river at Nautica, Nights at Shooters, Tubing and much more!

Are you a young, active male or female 40-50's years old? Do you like doing a number of different activities, from eating out, dancing, bicycling, going on walks, and an endless number of other things? Looking for companionship of good friends? Let's see if we can get a group of people together and see what happens! A few FYI's: As our group continues to grow with new members, it is now necessary to require a recognizable picture and an accurate first name on your Meetup profile. You are requir …

I'm a new mom to an amazing little boy. I've been vegetarian my whole life, and am now trying out being vegan. I plan on raising my son vegan, and I'm hoping that this group will help get together a great support group and resource for other moms and dads with the same ideas and lifestyle. Play dates, pot lucks, much needed mommy nights, but also open to suggestions!

Let's Mingle! This group is for younger (20s & 30s) couples (dating, married, whatever else) who want to hang out and get to know other couples. If you like to meet new people and do fun things this group is probably for you! [This is probably a good time to mention that this is NOT a swingers group. In any way. At all!] Whether you are new to town, happen to have lost touch with local friends, or just want to make more friends, this group aims to connect couples that can hopefully have good tim …

Want to get out there and meet people, make new friends, and maybe even meet that special someone? We offer all that and more. Come join the fun, in a new Speed Dating adventure with a Classy relaxed atmosphere.

Looking to socialize both you and your kids, but work keep you too busy during the week? Join us for some evening and weekend activities that range from at-home play dates to local outings. Kids range from newborn to teenager, and we enjoy trips to the zoo, museums, fairs, libraries, and special local events. At this time, we only a few of the older kids, but more and more families join every week.  So please feel free to join and participate (go ahead and schedule event age-appropriate for your …

Life is too short to be miserable, so let's FUN IT UP!! Cleveland has so much to offer...let's make it happen!! Fun times are just a click away...

Were a group that all about the babies from newborn to 3 is the age range we have right now but were open to any little ones! This group is just about play dates and mommies being mommies nothing fancy :]

We are an Akron, Ohio area moms group, founded in 1985, with veteran and new moms that provides support and fun through Moms' Nights Out, Family Events, Mom & Kids Events, as well as a speaker series on Monday mornings throughout the school year. New members are welcome at any time. We have children from infants through high school age. We have both working and stay-at-home moms in our group and we look forward to meeting you!  Our members generally come from Copley, Fairlawn, Bath, West Akron n …

We are a diverse group of single men and women who love sports, food, fun and much more. In 2013 step outside your comfort zone.. why not meet new friends while attending a Meet Up event. If you enjoy dining out at restaurants, sports bars, singles events, salsa, ballroom or just dancing to your own beat this group is for you! Who knows...this could be your year to meet your significant other while having fun...

This is a group for Russian speaking Moms who reside or are willing to meet on the West Side of Cleveland and their kids of all ages. Let's get together for affordable activities in our neighborhood, like going to story time at the library, having picnics at the local parks, organizing fun / educational activities and play dates for our kids, exchange useful information about life in Cleveland, local events , activities etc.

You're in a steady relationship (from age 40 and up) whether you're married, dating for a long time or a short time, you would like to mingle with other couples. You don't want to go other singles' meetups because you do have a steady partner and you feel that it's inappropriate for you to bring a date to a singles' event. If you would like to do more events with other committed couples, whether seeing a movie, a concert/play, going to bars/restaurants , dancing the night away,  or any other eve …

Lorain county Meetup for families with kids born between 2005 and 2009 - older and younger siblings welcome to attend - this is a family Meetup group. Most activities will take place on weekends and during school breaks (Winter, spring, & summer) Looking for something to do with your family and meet new people?  Our goal is to be active, compete, travel, make new friends, experience new things, open the world to our kids, and more - while staying within a reasonable budget.  This is a family Mee …

The .Net Study Group is intended to help software developers increase their understanding of specific Microsoft technologies, eventually leading to Microsoft certification. Meetings will be held online in the evenings, revolving around a specific topic.  The study material will span several weeks. Participants attending are expected to have reviewed the material prior to the meeting, and should be ready to discuss any questions. The moderator will facilitate answering questions and discuss a bri …

The title say's it all! This is a heterosexual interracial group designed specifically for educated and cultured professionals. Though we encourage dating, we are not necessarily just an interracial-dating group. This group has been created to provide relaxed and energetic fun filled experiences not limited to; jazz, health and fitness, wine-tasting, movies, talk-and-topic dinners, sporting events, concerts, museums, cruises, live music, mixers, get to know you sessions (unique and fun), volunte …

This is a group for experienced Mah Jongg players and people who want to become experienced Mah Jongg players! Western/American style game - all ages. Learn what your mother did every Wednesday for the first 30 years of your life! NMJL Rules for 2013 just issued! Pick up your copy and bring it along. Will provide tiles, racks and mazel!!!

If you're a second-shifter, or have the day off, or are waiting for the kids to get home from school, or enjoying the "blessing of unemployment", and need friends to fill your day, this is the group for you! Let's all meet for coffee, a ballgame, a movie, or just a walk in the park. Please note that this is not a thinly disguised dating / hook-up group!  If you are considering joining with that intent, please don't.