Meet kindred book lovers in a local Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! We will try above all to select books that you may not otherwise be exposed to, especially classics that are good reads and of high literary quality. Most of all, we want to invite you to put the book down and come meet others! We will be working to expand participation and try to schedule a broad variety of books, i …

Meet area Libertarians and support the Libertarian Party of Ohio! The Central Region of the LPO includes Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Knox, Perry, Pickaway and Union Counties, but anyone is welcome to join. If you don't see your county in the list, search for one of the LPO's other regional meetup groups.

Volunteer Connections mission is to connect people who want to volunteer; (once a week, once a month, or whatever their personal goal may be) with a non-profit charity in need of volunteers. It is the goal of Volunteer Connections to "spread the word" about non-profit charity organizations who need help, and direct individuals to these organizations. The primary focus is on  organizations that are small, doing as much as possible with very little and very few volunteers. Or, organizations that a …

Columbus Skeptic promotes science, critical thought and rational inquiry through meetings, events with speakers, research and publication, educational forums and public service activities. We've even been known to have a social activity on occasion! Columbus Skeptic is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (www.ColumbusCoR.org).

We are wanting to set up a meeting group for the Franklin / Madison County area. For people to get together, to talk about the issues of today. Pertaining to the monstrous Goverment take over, "transfer of wealth", in the all out war that is against religion today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7BWXw8D8z0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LajuETlDmA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBSlfuY8Q5g The Cinncinati Tea Party march 15, 2009 9 principles 1. America Is Virtuous 2. I believe in God / Jesus C …

Babes in the Woods was founded in 2009 by Lindsey Norman, who wanted to create a place for women of all fitness and skill levels to come together and enjoy outdoor activity and companionship in a fun, informal setting. Today, Babes continues to offer a wide variety of exciting activities including: Hiking Kayaking Camping Backpacking Stand-Up Paddleboarding Ziplining Indoor and Outdoor Sports Rock Climbing Trail Running Social Outings Local Attractions Fitness Activities If you'd like specific …

This is a Ladies only social group and book club!  I intend for this book club to be a group of casual book readers that want to get together to discuss books and have fun. We will read a variety of books and meet at a variety of places. If you enjoy books but also want to socialize, then this is the group for you! PLEASE DO NOT SEND EMAILS ASKING ABOUT THE GROUP.  ALL OF THE GENERAL INFORMATION IS BELOW. WHO ARE THE MEMBERS: Young , Professional and Fun ladies in their 20s - 40s. We drink alc …

This group is for women in the Westerville area to connect to other women for friendship and fun. Most of the activities will be in the Westerville/Polaris/Worthington area.  Our activities are diverse and include weekly dinners out, breakfast meetups, book clubs, and attending live music concerts. We're looking for members who will be socially active and are genuinely interested in meeting new people.  We do not require a certain number of attendances or dues.  Our meetups are generally small, …

While working temporarily in Chicago, I was able to attend some great meetups for Shibas with my two Shibas, Kiko & d"Artagnan, aka Dart. We need a similar group here in Columbus so our Shibas can get lots of socialization and we can share stories about our quirky companions. So if you have a Shiba or two - if more, you must be nuts;-) and want to meet, please let me know and I will start the process. I know of a great fenced dog park where we could meet just north of Columbus and Dublin. Lik …

Welcome to Central Ohio Hikers & Backpackers!  COHB is a group of active hiking and backpacking enthusiasts with a serious interest in longer day hikes and multiple-day backpacking trips in and around Ohio. There are a number of other "walk-in-the-park" groups out there, but the focus of this group is on longer hikes and backpacking events.  Events offered by COHB include the following: - A wide variety of day-hikes from 5 to 20 miles in length. - Two and three day backpacking trips in and arou …

Do you love hiking, but don’t want to hike alone? Have you thought about ziplining, but needed an encouraging group to go with? Have you wanted to go rock climbing, but didn’t have any experience? Or are you a knowledgeable outdoorswoman who wants a group to have adventures with, or enjoys sharing your expertise? Whether you just want to go for a walk, or want to challenge yourself, you will fit right in with AdventurHers. We are a women’s-only outdoor adventure and social group. Our purpose is …

Welcome Beloved Seekers! In this group, we study the Ascended Master Dictations, and also work with Mediumship and Psychic Development. The Ascended Master Teachings: These are dictations given through the beloved Channels, Mr/Mrs. Guy W. Ballard and Ms Geraldine Innocente. There are the I AM dispensation, sponsored by beloved Saint Germain, and the Bridge to Freedom dispensation sponsored mainly by Ascended Master El Morya to support the I AM activity of Saint Germain. These Teachings focus on …

I got this idea to start a group for those who are seperated or divorced because I found that only those in my circumstances could really relate to what I've been through. I ran this by my 2 in-town divorced friends, and they loved the idea. So if you're looking for others to hang out with, complain to, and do fun activities with, come join our little group. If you're not very social or shy, don't worry, we're a bunch of shy nerds ourselves!

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions. Everywhere you turn there seems to be a new miracle weight loss system, pill or program and yet we Americans are still packing on the pounds. My name is Jason and I created this group as a way to help people loose weight and develop a healthy lifestyle. I'm not presenting any new revolutionary plans nor am I selling anything. I just have a passion for helping people reach their fitness goals and develop a healthy lifestyle. My philosophy is really quite …

Note: This Meetup site is used to organize our events for our members. To join our Meetup site, you must first join our MOMS Club chapter, by emailing us join@worthingtonmoms.org and turning in the membership forms and annual dues. The MOMS Club® of Worthington, Ohio welcomes Worthington parents who are at-home anytime during the week and looking to connect with other parents and their children. We offer a monthly calendar of events to attend with your children, community activities, and age-spe …

The Columbus Homeschoolers MnMs group is created to connect families in the Central Ohio area who homeschool. Let's meet up and laugh together, create together, learn together, make music together, play together, explore together, exercise together or try something new together! Let's inspire each other, help each other, encourage each other and support each other. This is a community effort-jump in and post it to invite others to join you in whatever it is you like to do! Our  purpose is simply …

People interested and active in a variety of areas: Athletics, art, literature, science, technology, music, and philosophy

GDG Columbus is a group for developers interested in learning more about Google technology and tools. We will be discussing developing for Android, App Engine, Chrome and Google TV, interacting with APIs for Google+, Maps, YouTube and Google Apps like Calendar, Tasks, Gmail and Docs as well as discussing initiatives like OpenSocial. Our meetings will always be free and open to the general public. We will sometimes co-host a joint meeting with other Columbus technology groups. Disclaimer: GDG Col …

Kids are a gift and joy, but family life can make it hard to get out and meet people. This is a group for people (married, divorced, single parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, new or expecting parents...) who want to do fun and creative activities with their kids, get their significant other out and about, meet new people, and enjoy fun activities year round. Need a break from kids or desire to hang with the fellas or ladies? We also have men and women's groups that meet without our kids …

This is a group of models who have worked with us before, and are great to work with and reliable.  We will restrict this group to those models who are invited, and have proven themselves to be professional. You can review the results from their shoots at:  http://www.meetup.com/Columbus-Studio-Photography/, where we have over 100 photographers as active members.

Welcome to an effort to Unite Worldwide! WEEAC - Worldwide Events to End Animal Cruelty Through Events with groups around the world. We are trying to raise awareness of the plight of animals. On All animal cruelty issues. Via demonstrations throughout the year on various issues. And one Major Event annually, with all groups, in all countries around the world on the same day. We need to grow in numbers. We are working now, to try and create groups within all the states. The ONLY hope for the anim …

The aim of this group to foster an environment to make and sustain friendships.  I hope to create a far-reaching community with my fellow organizers in Columbus where we can enjoy the city together in mutual camaraderie. This is a responsible, active, and healthy group of individuals and professionals who want to gain more from life and from Columbus.  CSS fosters a community with a high standard of ingenuity that is both interesting and active.  We strive to build consistency in our group with …

This is a group for all the Desi singles in and around Columbus/Dublin who would like to meet and have fun game/club/movie nights during weekends and any outdoor activities like hiking/skiing/kayaking. Looking forward to make new friends and make this place a lively one!!!

This group is for those who are actively working in the music business in Columbus and beyond. We strive to create a collaborative culture in all aspects of the music business, from performing, booking, and recording, to business planning and beyond. Those who are in the early stages of their careers are also invited to network with industry veterans. Periodic programming will be planned to give members a chance to meet and learn from each other.

This is a support/study/activity group for people who recognize that to live the life they were intended to live, they must first take care of the physical body through which they live it. Transition to and maintain a healthy lifestyle that gives you the energy and health to live your dreams.