So you're asking yourself, "Should I join this group?" For your convenience we've provided a simple test: 1) Do you live in or near Durham, NC? 2) Are you interested in doing fun, geeky stuff? If you answered 'yes' to both questions then the Durham Geeks  is for you! As a group we are interested in organizing meetups for a wide variety of activities, many of which may be of a geeky bent. Board gaming; RPGs; TCGs; watching anime/sci-fi/fantasy/horror movies/tv shows; going to local museums or ge …

New group trying to bring more activities and community to Durham, NC based homeschoolers. We are inclusive of all faiths and homeschooling styles. Our community is secular in that all faiths are wellcome. Meet other local families taking responsibility for educating their childen by using resources in the home and community. Share tips, discuss problems, and pool ideas."

If you are a MoveOn enthusiast living in the Durham/Chapel Hill Area, then this is the group for you! Outside of voting and joining a political party, there are many more ways that Americans can participate in their democracy.  The mission of this group is to support the people of the Durham and surrounding communities get involved in the political process. We are advocates for social reform. "Power to the People!" We are also MoveOn Council members who are a local team of committed MoveOn membe …

This is a brand new group for all those moms (and dads) out there who are looking to make personal connections for both themselves and their children. Let's get together for fun and affordable activities in the Durham and Chapel Hill area, like going to the park, coffee dates, play dates (for baby & mom), and moms night out. Having a new baby is such an exciting and fulfilling time in our lives... but it can end up a little isolating, especially as a mom of a newborn or infant. Lets get together …

Downtown Durham Toddlers is a meetup group for parents of toddlers born between March 2011 and March 2012 in downtown Durham or the neighborhoods near downtown Durham. We are a diverse group of parents who subscribe to multiple styles of parenting.  We enjoy learning new strategies and ideas from each other, but also respect each other's different beliefs and parenting philosophies. This is a member-led group. Some meetups are scheduled by organizers, but members are also encouraged to schedule …

For safety and security reasons, and so that we know who we are hiking with, we require that you use your real first name and post a real picture of yourself that clearly shows your face in order to join our group. Otherwise we will have to decline your membership. Please don't submit a membership request if you cannot meet these requirements. Thanks for your cooperation. This is a women-only hiking group suitable for novice and beginning hikers as well as those with more experience. We offer ev …

Let's Dance, Have Fun and Get Fit! Getting Fit Doesn’t Have To Feel Like Work. Most people desire to workout but lack the commitment because of “workout boredom” . D2BD desires to help you C2F – Commit 2 (getting/staying) Fit by offering something DIFFERENT . D2BD - DARE 2B DIFFERENT! SOUL LINE DANCING is a fun, energizing, cardio workout which will maximize your health and your life. The choreographed steps are danced to contemporary, R&B/Soul, gospel and oldies but goodies! It’s a fun way to “ …

This is a group for young adults (20's and 30's) who enjoy hiking, and want to meet for some fun outdoor adventures. The group primarily focuses on local hikes at places like Umstead, Eno, Occoneechee, Little River, etc. There are also weekend camping trips to other places within driving distance such as Hanging Rock State Park and Linville Gorge National Wilderness. Occasionally we do other outdoor activities too for special interest groups such as swimming, backpacking, birding, etc. The group …

This group is for college graduates in the Triangle area who would like to meet a diverse group of new friends in their age range for social and professional networking. Some of our activities have been: Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, wine tasting, beach trips, bonfires, house/dance parties, movie nights, concerts, game nights, running races, swimming at the rock quarry, baseball games, and volleyball. Future plans include: camping trips, tubing, and potlucks. I greatly encourage people …

Bonjour a tous! Since the previous French Raleigh Durham meetup group suddenly changed its focus let's create a new one. Come to meet other Francophiles, talk in French or English about French culture related subjects and participate to French culture related activities. From simply curious people to enthusiasts, everybody is welcomed. We will appreciate any donation to help keeping the group website alive. Any teaching offers can be sent to the organizer who will put them in the about part of t …

It's hard to meet people, be sociable, and develop friendships when you work full-time or juggle multiple jobs! Durham / Chapel Hill 30-45 Social Group is for professionals and grad students who are looking to meet new people and create friendships. It's geared toward people ages 30 to 45 who are new to the area, as well as long-time residents simply looking to expand their social circles. The focus will be developing friendships over time, not meeting a bunch of random people. Members will like …

Meet local vibrant like-minded black professionals to network and discuss the unique perspective that belongs to business people who share an African heritage. We are not all about business. We do play and have fun also. We are a diverse group, no industry restrictions and no age restrictions. If you consider yourself young whether you are in your 30s or 40s, vibrant, have a great attitude, success driven and passion for life you are welcomed to join us. Join us whether you are looking to promot …

We are 60 and over, active liberal baby boomers . Coffee? Socializing? Dancing? Kind compassionate people who are capable of giving a real darn about others!!! This is a liberal, active, gay-friendly group. Not gay? No problem, just be gay-friendly. Let's go out for fine dining, wine tasting, fine fun. Let's laugh together. Some of us enjoy reading. Let's talk books! Let's party old babies!!!!! Let's dance! Civil Rights. Brotherhood and Sisterhood. BTW the pic is not your organizer; it is the f …

This meetup is a new branch for the Happy Geeks empire! We, your meetup organizers, are a husband and wife duo originally from NC who have returned to the Carolinas. While living in Boston, we started  the Happy Geeks of Greater Boston meetup group. We were a very active and close-knit group who had anime nights, game nights, cosplay parties, cabin trips, kayaking adventures, trips to the local comic book stores, convention meetups, Dr Who marathons and so much more! We plan to continue the fun …

To promote Argentine Tango in the greater Triangle area. To exchange ideas and information about classes and activities partaining to Argentine Tango in the Triangle area. Any one who is interested in learning and participating in the Tango social network in the greater Triangle area. For more information on classes check out my website @ Tangoutopia.com. Jae (Founder and co-organizer)

Enter African Rhythms! African Rhythms brings regular celebrations of African Music, Dance, Drama as medium to share ideas, innovations and develop. We aim to enrich souls about the continent. To make known to the world, potentials, creativity and talents within the African culture through the three cores of entertainment, Music, Dance and Drama. Through the development of district, regional, national and global events and activities, we create a tie from the remote community to the prime urban …

The purpose of this group is to bring local LGBT people together to get to know one another and enjoy activities such as bike riding, outdoor activities, dinner, movies, community awareness, the list goes on...

Welcome everyone! This is a cooperative-style group that brings together young professionals, ages 22-39, who share a passion for outdoor recreation. We organize a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, kayaking, outdoor sports, and more, as well as social events that may or may not involve the great outdoors. Please keep in mind that, in cooperative spirit, the robustness of our calendar depends upon YOU; the more people who help suggest and organize events, the more fun activit …

This meetup group is setup specifically for the purpose of registration and for organizational processing for CPR/AED classes - Check our Calendar. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has" Margaret Mead Many different Names - Same Purpose Citizens Together Making a Difference Our nation is built on the strength of our citizens. Every day, we encounter situations calling upon us to be the eyes and ear …

Durham SisterFriends was started for African-American women to connect and build friendships. The purpose of the group is for women to get together and inspire,motivate and uplift each other in the spirit of sisterhood. The group is geared towards women in their 30's and 40's and early 50's. The group is a sounding board a shoulder to cry on and advice from ladies who have many lessons learned from life experinces. The group will meet and socalize and enage in activities and outings to promote o …

We are a writing critique group specifically geared toward people working on novels. Most of our members are writing sci fi/fantasy, but we are open to writers working in other genres. If you are primarily a poet or a playwright, we are not the group for you. We intentionally keep our membership small so that every member of the group can submit writing to every meeting. As a result, we are all very familiar with each others' work. We seek members who are committed to providing honest, constru …

I am over 40, recently had my first child and want to connect with other moms locally and beyond who also had their first children at 40 and over. There will be a variety of activities: moms-only nights, activities for moms and kids, discussions of triumphs and challenges and whatever else will help us to connect with each other, learn from and with each other, and just have fun being moms at this life-stage! Working moms, stay-at-home moms, new moms or moms who have toddlers or beyond (who h …

This is the pilot group for NORMLminded people to get together and enjoy life and each other. The goal is to have a person who will act as a liaison to the national organization NORML and will inform members of advocacy opportunities and laws that affect NC. Did someone say POTluck? Yes that's right, we will be pairing a potluck with a fun event for each of our meetings. i.e. Disc Golf and your favorite vegetarian casserole, Movie Night and Homemade Brew, etc. This meeting is not meant to be foo …

This group is meant for all people who are somehow related to e-commerce. All are invited to join, e-commerce site owners (new and old), e-commerce developers, e-commerce platforms, EVERYONE. The objective of this group is to help e-commerce owners get in touch with service providers, professionals, etc, as well as different fellow e-commerce owners so we can help each other out with the daily problems of e-commerce activity. Regularly we will be organizing meetups, keynotes from e-commerce comp …

The Durham Jaycees is a civic organization of young professionals between the ages of 21 and 40 who are dedicated to leadership development through community service. Through projects like Casino Night, the Great Human Race, Ronald McDonald House Dinners and a multitude of others, the Jaycees have raised money for community organizations in addition to growing Jaycee members into leaders and creating lifelong friends. We've been serving the community of Durham, North Carolina since 1938! The Dur …

Hey Active LGBT Seniors! Let’s get together and share stories while making new friends. This is an open group and all topics of conversation are welcome. This group originated at the Durham Center for Senior Life and we are trying to help it grow both at the center and in the community. The meetings are being held both at the center and at a local coffee shop. Please come share your ideas and meet other 55+ LGBT seniors. Check out our webpage: http://www.dcslnc.org/ Please notice our monthly ca …

Love playing sports or want to get into playing sports? Don't have the time or money for League's? Let's create a group of individuals who enjoy getting outside and playing all different sports. Athletic aficionados, athletes turned couch potatoes to total beginners are welcome. Come join us in a pick up game, suggest a new pick up game, and meet some new people!

We are a group of family naturists. Our aim is to provide local families with an outlet to experience healthy family friendly naturist activities with other like-minded families. The organizer is a husband and father of 5 small children. We welcome couples and families to join us. While our focus is on couples and families, singles will be considered for membership, but we will reserve the right delay membership to singles in order to maintain a gender balance. We have regular indoor swims at a …