The Cleveland Adobe User Group is a non-profit professional organization serving the needs of the Northeast Ohio's Internet community. Originally founded in 2004 as the Cleveland Macromedia User Group, the group changed names to the Cleveland Adobe User Group in 2006 when Adobe purchased Macromedia. Our mission is to explore, enjoy, and promote the use of Adobe products and services within the Northeast Ohio's Internet community through education, networking and peer support. The Cleveland Adob …

As writers, we sometimes need to get away from the everyday grind that monopolizes our time, energy and creativity. It helps if we can escape the "rat race" and rediscover the craft and pleasure of our writing in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. The Ohio Writers Retreats membership group was organized in 2009, to help us escape for a weekend or just a day. We'll feature, sponsor, co-sponsor and present writing retreats that offer getaway options closer to home, here in Ohio. The current weather …

We're awesome parents with awesome kids who like to do awesome things :) Our kids are mainly 3 and under and we're centralized in the Independence area. This is a closed group - request to join if you want to have some fun! We ask that upon joining the group you fill out your profile, add a current picture (we love our children but please post a picture that includes you and not just your children) and attend at least one meetup within the first month (meetups occur weekly).  If you do not do th …

Network After Work - Networking Events for Professionals is a national business and social networking event company that launched in June 2009. We currently host events in 30 cities across the country. Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 150-1000 professionals and take place in each city's top nightlife destinations. Events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels a …

I have been inspired to begin a study group for the book A Course in Miracles. After beginning the course about one year ago and quitting before finishing the text or the work book, I am beginning my journey through the course again. I am currently on page 102 in the text and working to complete lesson number 22. The purpose of this group is to find other people who may be beginning the course for the first time or have completed the course and have successfully applied the principles and concep …

This group is a nationally recognized chapter of the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF). We were officially voted in on February 21, 2013. In order to be a member of the Northern Ohio Freethought Society (NOFS), you must be a current, paid member of FFRF. We require proof of your membership before approval of your membership. The group is mandated NOT to lobby for political candidates or laws in any way. The FFRF Chapter Bylaws state this clearly. We will hold Chapter meetings with voting a …

HER Ideas in Motion relies on the support of professional women and men, who share a commitment to empowering the next generation through creative and technology training. The mentors in our programs come from a variety of technical and creative backgrounds ranging from IT, web technologies, filmmaking, gaming and design fields who volunteer to teach kids what they do. In addition, mentors have the opportunity to network with other technologist, designers filmmakers, artists, community leaders, …

The Westlake Meetup group welcomes anyone who is interested in investing from beginning to advanced. We are dedicated to teaching the CAN SLIM Investing System. You do not need to be an Investor's Business Daily subscriber to join and membership is free. Each month, we will discuss the current market outlook and watch list stocks.

WELCOME to Parents Without Partners - Where New Friendships Begin! Parents Without Partners,  (PWP) is the largest international, nonprofit membership organization devoted to the welfare and interests of single parents and their children. Membership is open to any single parent, male or female, custodial or noncustodial, separated, divorced, widowed, or never-married..... It is a place where new friendships begin!!! Chapter 1395 covers Western Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties and beyond. We offer si …

Disgusted by the dangerous attacks on women and the LGBT community by the religious right? Ready to "shut that whole thing down"? Are you a woman**(or supporter of women) not afraid to use the "F"* word who wants to support the power of non-religious women in atheism and society at large? *Feminism!! *gasp*! Are you an atheist, agnostic, or otherwise free of religion and supernatural beliefs? Do you support secular humanist values? If so, this group may be for you. Keep reading! Northeast Ohi …

Individual groups of Perl Mongers vary in what they actually do, but in most cases they get together periodically to discuss Perl and related topics. Meetings are usually informal and there's always a social element. There are currently 261 Perl monger groups around the world. The Perl monger group in Cleveland was dormant for too long. Let's bring it back!

Tribe of Angels is the world's largest community of Jewish technology investors, entrepreneurs, engineers, researchers and executives. Membership is by invitation only. Participation is limited to members only. New members must be referred by a current member.

This group is for the organizers of Natural Hair groups on Meetup. Just a great place to discuss our groups and any issues we might be having.As an Organizer, you give, give, give to your groups. We're here to support you, help you grow, and keep your motivation running - you get out of this group is what you put into this group - if you just want to recharge or get your bearings on where to go next, this community is here to support and provide discrete advice to your questions. Us Kinky Curly …

The idea is simple, but the results are extraordinary. 100+Women Who Care was first started in Jackson, Michigan by Karen Dunigan in 2008. Her group of 100 women, at their first one hour meeting, raised $10,000 to buy 300 new baby cribs for an organization in their city. Their membership has now grown to nearly 300 members. Since that time other cities throughout the country have formed groups. Ohio currently has groups in Dayton and Columbus as well as newly formed groups in the Cleveland-Metro …

Looking for a "reason based" community?  Sick of the sad state of science education and the gullibility of the average person? Since 2008 our members have been making friends, learning, challenging and being challenged with people who like to examine commonly held ideas and beliefs with a scientific eye. Take a break from those who forward dubious alarmist emails or buy into the latest panacea, religious idea, scam or utopian vision based on "truthiness" alone. Hang out for a laugh, write an act …

Whether you want to find out the best way to paint your bedroom, fix your lawnmower, or design your home-built aircraft, this group is for anyone wants to do it themselves. It doesn't matter if you have zero skills or a lifelong handyperson, this group is for EVERYONE that has interest in this topic.I had the idea this group after watching some you tube videos about making your own wind turbine for household energy. The video states this can be done with some basic products from your loc …

Come and join us! Conversations are mainly focused on current coursera classes -- https://www.coursera.org/ This semester we're taking 2 classes: Cryptography I - https://www.coursera.org/course/crypto Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: - https://www.coursera.org/course/networksonline Meetings are intended to be educational whether you're taking the classes or not.

We are a fun group of paper crafting, card designing, rubber stamping, scrapbook making women.  If you are serious about getting together to craft then we would love for you to join our group to work on your current project or learn something new. We ask our members to be active in the group by participate in a crops when you can. If you haven't attended a meetup crop we reserve t or event we reserve the right to take you off the roster. By having this guideline in place it allows us to keep thi …