… This keeps presentations concise, the interest level up, and gives more people the chance to show. Pecha Kucha (which is Japanese for the sound of conversation) has tapped into a demand for a forum in which creative work can be easily and informally shown, without having to rent a gallery or chat up a magazine editor. This is a demand that seems to be global – as Pecha Kucha Night, without any pushing, has spread virally to over 100 cities across the world. www.pecha-kucha.org Bringing design, …

… .  • Mini-presentations, by participants, on topics useful to the resolution of a wide variety of issues. Some examples are: o How to use computer-related tools, such as blogs, MS access, twitter, facebook, etc o How to do some basic household tasks such as hanging things on drywall or plaster walls, Feng Shui in “impossible” spaces, basic carpentry to make things for “impossible spaces”, how to decorate to hide functional things and make them pretty, quick ‘n dirty household tricks, etc …

There is an urgent need to educate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) using most modern innovative/interactive & effective technology at hand to complement the traditional school learning environment using robots. The purpose of this group is to educate/nurture and keep education interesting/fun/relevant to the present and future. Any person/guardian with Elementary/Middle/High school(s) going kid(s) can join and encouraged to attend and learn side by side with their kids. Hay una ne …

… We will have movies, presentations and experiential exercises as well! *************************** We warmly welcome all our new members... Do RSVP and join us this month!    

Welcome Sista's This will be "A New Year, A New You and A New Beginning." That's our continued theme, as we are fast approaching  "2012."   "A Sista's Circle" will have more Business Networking, Seminars, Special, Social and Fund Raising events for our members. A Sista's Circle will also present to you some very helpful tools and resources to help you accomplish your Goals for the upcoming year, and to continue to stay focused on your goals throughout the year.      To prepare for the upcoming y …

Meet fellow Tarot Card Readers and other people interested in tarot in the greater Baltimore area .Come to the Tarot Meetup for fun & to talk about the Major Arcana,Minor Arcana & the experiences you have had with them manifesting in your life. I have Taught tarot & have been a professional Tarot Counselor for several years. The cards truly can be called the book of life. No matter what your religious background using the cards can be a wonderful way to do creative problem solving. I love to sha …

The Oldest Scientific Society in Washington Founded 1871 The Philosophical Society of Washington (PSW) invites speakers from the large, diverse scientific community in the Washington area to present results not yet in public awareness. The society attracts members who would like to be aware of the frontiers of diverse intellectual disciplines. Meetings, which are generally held every other Friday from October to May at the Cosmos Club, are free to the public. Following the scheduled progr …

… Folks, presentations are great, but this group is about more than that.  We are actually going to build developers, build web sites and new types of online services. How will we accomplish all of this? Presentations from Ruby on Rails Pros, Javascript, HTML5, WordPress, CakePHP and other evangelists. Workshops (Hands On) introductions to new development tools, coding techniques, plugins, advance features and more Study Groups weekly smaller sessions at different locations to continue using web …

Chinatown is a Great Place. I'll bet you've eaten at some of it's tasty restaurants or strolled the streets getting to know the culture. And we want it to last for many years to come.  It is a hub of culture where Chinese, Americans, Chinese-Americans and people from all over the world visit as part of their visit to Washinton D.C. It represents what can be some of the best ideas for our ONE city. Join us as we discuss the future of CHINATOWN and our ONE CITY, Washington D.C. We hope to meet you …

This group IS for the  serious photographer but for folks who just want to learn a few things and have fun with the camera.  Any member can suggest a meetup or challenge. Let's keep a fun and active group. Keep the ideas comin'!   Two standby events so far :   1) Gallery Meet and Greets as announced in DC and MD - TBA -   2) Merchanting opportunity in a gym/gallery space in Maryland -   Annually - September to June: Indoor Spa Parties - Large room used for one of the four allowed hours for YOGA, …

This meetup is for people in the DC metro area who are on a journey to a state of higher consciousness and a state of oneness.   We are dedicated to awakening humankind into a state of Oneness. To awaken is to be free; to be free of the mind from its interference with our experience of life; to be free of the illusion that there is a self and that this self is separate from others. To awaken is to know what we truly are:" the unborn, the undying, the eternal, the ever present, the ever presen …

Many groups exist to promote the art and science of photography but few exist to promote photography as a business. We promote and educate photographers in the Business of Photography and invite both full time and part time photographers to join us. We will dicuss all topics related to the business of photography including: How (and when) to start your business, taxes, how to price your services and products, marketing, social media, dealing with clients, ethics and many more. If …

BELOW IS THE TEXT OF THE LETTER SENT OUT TO THE COMMUNITY:   I would like to announce the creation of the Anne Arundel Mental Health Alliance (AAMHA). The purpose of this alliance is to bring together a diverse group of mental health professionals: therapists, social workers, psychologists, academicians and psychiatrists. AAMHA will serve us all, individually, professionally, and socially, as well providing services and education to the community we serve.   EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT:  Presentation …

Inn Stitches at Peralynna offers a tranquil setting for the enjoyment of all your favorite fiber arts - knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, embroidery, and more. Relax and rewind in the beautiful Columbia Inn at Peralynna. Inn Stitches provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere. Instructors from a wide range of fiber disciplines present retreat-like workshops. Regularly scheduled physical wellness seminars are targeted specifically to hand crafters needs. Please note that in consider …

Le Club de Français de Columbia a été fondé en 1988, avec pour seul but de fournir un moyen de contact entre adultes parlant français à tout niveau. Le club est un club de conversation, où tous les membres sont encouragés à participer. Nous nous réunissons une fois par mois à Columbia, MD. Pendant les réunions, une activité est organisée : une présentation, une discussion sur un sujet pré-établi, un film, de la musique, jeux de société? Tout cela en français. Venez et pratiquez votre Français da …

… MMRS meets at least four times a year at various locations throughout Maryland to hear and discuss research papers and presentations on philosophy, science, Masonic history, other subjects of interest to our members. It's website is located at http://md-mrs.com/index.htm.