We are now The Green Network of Montgomery County, Maryland. (Formerly Green Goddess Network of MoCo) Are you interested in local MoCo (Montgomery County, MD) produce? Do you support businesses that are committed to being sustainable? Are you active and participate in green causes? Want to meet other individuals interested in supporting green businesses and being active in the MoCo community? If so, join me in supporting local organic and vegetarian-friendly restaurants, learning to cook healt …

Meet other locals who are interested in eating and growing organically.

This group is for health conscious people everywhere, looking to connect with Vegans, Raw foodists, Vegetarians and others that are in transition to one of these lifestyles.  This is also a good  group if you are looking to add healthy additions to your plate even if you are not a vegan, vegetarian or raw foodist.  It's never to late to green your plate! We will plan a variety of meetups from potlucks to seminars/webinars! If you have any event ideas and great recipes, please post them on the me …

Welcome to the Raw/Living Foods meet up group! Here in this community you will find education, support, community, friendship and many skills and tools to creating a life full of balance, healthy and joy! Our first meet up group will be held on Sunday, April 15th at 4:00pm. This will be both a social and educational event. In this time together we will get an opportunity to meet others who desire the same path of living foods health as we do. We will be eating lots of living foods and li …

Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization that was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world. To do that, Slow Food brings together pleasure and responsibility, and makes them inseparable.

Share knowledge and discover the joys and benefits of eating whole, nutrient-dense foods made the way nature intended. Learn about the concept of nourishing traditions and Weston A. Price methods of nurturing the mind and body through whole, traditional foods. Food is medicine and a healthy diet can improve your overall well being. For a list of local farms and resources and for more information about the group, please see our "About Us" page. If interested in joining, please write a desc …

Hello! This international culture group in Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia, founded in 2006, has over 1000 members, and is the largest Korean-focused meetup in the USA. Thanks for stopping by!  What is being a member of our group like?  Our new 2012 video is packed with years of fun meetup activities...  ...the video needs to be 3 times longer to fit it all of what we've done together!  Check out the highlights from Tamara Kim farther down on this page. Join this group if you are interested …

Welcome to the Northern Virginia Raw / Living Foods Meetup Group! This group is open to everyone including the casual raw food curious to the seasoned raw/living food enthusiast. Please check the calendar and RSVP to attend one of our meetups. The focus of the group is social, to promote community, to educate, and to offer mutual support. We will typically hold one potluck a month, but there could be other meetups and activities during the month so be sure to check the calendar and also turn o …

Share knowledge and discover the joys and benefits of eating whole, nutrient-dense foods made the way nature intended. Learn about the Nourishing Traditions and Weston A. Price methods of nourishing the mind and body through whole, traditional foods. For a list of local farms and resources and for more information about the group, please see our "About Us" page. If interested in joining, please write a description about yourself in regards to your interest in whole food and nutrition before ap …

… In addition to wild mushroom collecting (“forays”) MAW (and MAWDC Meetup members) enjoy walking in the woods, cooking wild foods, learning about the science of mycology and related matters, and meeting others with similar interests. You can join the MAWDC Meetup group without being a member of MAW, but if you find this at all interesting, you would enjoy being a member of MAW too. You will be admitted to the MAWDC Meetup group on application after confirming by email response your personal …

Welcome to our social/cultural Iranian-Americans meet up group where Farsi speakers gather to socialize; participate in cultural events; professionally network; exchange ideas; and brain storm to create new ways to encourage other Iranian Americans to reconnect to their roots. It is a great Place for the: • Iranian-Americans to gather and speak their tongue “Farsi” • New Iranians-American to the area to make new friends and to feel welcome. • Creating opportunities for interested parties to lea …

Grapevine is more than just tasting wine - it's enjoying great food too! Whether you're new to wine and want to learn more or you're a "foodie" and you love to try new restaurants, Grapevine offers great events. The Organizer: Charlie Adler, President of TasteDC, has completed his first book on wine: "I Drink On the Job: a Refreshing Perspective on Wine" - More Information at http://www.idrinkonthejob.com "A Meal Without Wine is Breakfast!" Cheers!

Russian Klub focuses on the enhancement of the Russian experience. With the Russian experience as our common goal, our activities assist our members to exchange, practice and enrich themselves in the language. Our group is open to everyone with similar interests for the Russian language, Russophone culture, and meeting other Russophiles/Russophones in the Washington DC Metro area. We are looking for partners, organizers and participants to enhance existing events related to the Russian experi …

      The Power of Ubuntu!!   Why We Serve....   Ubuntu--simply put means 'me we'   According to Archbishop Desmond Tutu a person possessing the essence of Ubuntu is generous, compassionate, and caring. She/He uses her/his strengths on behalf of others;sharing their worth and demonstrating openness and largeheartedness.          Inspired by Oprah Winfrey's Biggest Give and motivated by President Obama's call to service this group was founded in January 2009.              "Volunteering can be …

The Capitol Hill Energy Cooperative was formed in 2008 to address renewable energy and environmental issues that are of concern to neighbors in the Capitol Hill area of Washington, D.C. We seek to reduce the carbon footprint of Capitol Hill residents by promoting and educating the community about sustainable energy choices. The mission of the organization is tri-fold: Self-education on green/energy issues Promotion and facilitation of green/renewable energy projects/installations …

Meet other local people who live in, or are interested in making DC a Transition town with an Intentional Community, that will encompass Clean Energy, Freecycle, Natural Building, Organic Farming, Community Salvage, New Urbanism & Sustainable Development, Permaculture, Frugal Living/Voluntary Simplicity, Greentrification, Alternative Commerce, Greentrepreneurs, Training and Education. We welcome anyone who appreciates the enormity of the perfect storm of peak oil, global warming, food shortage, …