Welcome to ChicagoVeg – Community for Chicagoland Vegetarians, Vegans, Raw Foodists, and their friends. ChicagoVeg is the largest Chicagoland community for vegetarians, vegans, and raw foodists to socialize and meet like-minded people. We organize a range of fun activities and educational events in the city and the suburbs. Whether you are vegan or not vegan, we welcome everyone who is interested in a vegan/vegetarian/raw lifestyle for any reason - ethical, environmental, health, or spiritual. W …

Chicago Suburban Backpackers is an organization for those interested in getting out and enjoying nature. Backpacking involved hiking on trails with survival gear to sustain you for a few days to a few weeks. Leaders are experienced in safely navigating with a compass and map to destinations averaging from 6 to 15 miles per day. Backpacing is a sport for those who are physically fit and have the necessary equipment to sustain themselves in good and bad weather. Members can attend begining trips w …

  My Vision for Management Professionals Club is to offer opportunities to its members to socialize, coach, mentor and learn from each other. Main focus of this meetup is to discuss different management topics, share our experiences, as well as to socialize with other professionals. We will talk about topics as general as business or project management to as specific as contract management, risk management, team building and every thing in between and of course other related topics that interest …

Dedicated to--- preserving mature trees by getting cities,villages,park districts and other public entities to appropriate funding for plant health care maintenance. If a mature tree dies or is removed we can never replace the time it took to grow it; ask cities and villages to protect their mature trees and make it harder for removal of healthy mature trees. WE NEED TO PROTECT OUR TREE CANOPY!;We want to resurrect the Chicago Tree Initiative which was proposed in 2009 with the goal of increasin …

     Welcome to a Meetup that provides financing options for individuals, businesses, and non-profits to operate and  survive in a post "Great Recession" world........   Since BANKS were handed all of our tax dollars they decided to stopped lending, hand out big bonuses, build bank branches on every corner, and play their own game of monopoly with our homes, had enough yet?   Why beg for a loan when companies are willing to help no matter who you know or what you have??????     This Meetup is in …

Hello,  Thanks for your interest in the AALR Meetup!  You'll always find a friendly, welcoming atmosphere at AALR. There's plenty of time to connect with stakeholders, learn about areas of importance to the community, and exchange news and ideas.  Refreshments are available.  We cordilly invite you to check us out at:  www.aalrtoday.org.  Meanwhile, here's additional information about our group.   Background Since 2000 the African American Leadership Roundtable Inc. (AALR), we've worked to prom …

Single Parents Soaring is a community of parents who are doing the difficult job of parenting solo. We meet regularly for support and fun as a family. Our mission is to encourage and sustain a network of 'extended family' who understand as perhaps few others can, the challenges we face. We welcome you to join our community where we hope you and your child(ren) will find friendship, emotional support and encouragement from others just like you.        

The purpose of the DuPage Peace Through Justice Coalition is multifaceted: to promote nonviolent solutions to terrorism, to call on members of Congress to protect civil liberties, and to provide a public forum to present alternatives to war and education on cross cultural issues. The Coalition is made up of people from diverse ethnic, racial, religious and cultural backgrounds united in their belief that war is not the answer to terrorism. DuPage County is standing up for peace! Many people in o …

Food for the body and the brain! Do you care about environmental issues in the Chicago region? The Morton Arboretum does too - and we're coming to your neighborhood to talk about today's hottest environmental topics! The Arboretum's “Zone 5 Science Cafés” bring local experts and interested citizens together in the comfortable atmosphere of the café at your local Whole Foods Market and other regional locations. Share opinions, ideas, and plans for the future as you discuss cutting edge environm …

If you are seeker of the truth, working to reach the self realization of your internal real being, looking to develop the latent powers of your divine and human soul and better comprehend the unlimited mysteries of nature, if you are thirsty for the wisdom that illuminated the minds and warmed the hearts of many sages and saints through the ages... then this meetup group may be for you. Although the spiritual path must be walked individually by each one of us, in our way we enjoy the company of …

You're in the right place if you're excited about having continuous peak energy, mood & beauty, with grace & ease, massive enjoyment, now & continuously, at the speed of spirit. We organize a variety of events & workshops including LifeSTYLE programs,transformational health & healing events, food prep, tastings & special topic evenings specializing in fun, enjoyment and optimal living! We educate on cutting edge technologies and offer pristine superfoods, sustainable programs, & support to int …

If you have been doing things that are unsustainable for you, or things that you know aren't in your best interest for the future, bad habits that really are in your way, or if you picture yourself retiring in a tree house, or living off the land, or sailing on the seven seas or even trying to live 'the apartment or duplex by the lake' this group might be for you and your family.   We are following Environmental Justice policy which means, all people of any race, gender, religion, nationality, a …

It is our mission to meet new people who DREAM BIG and inspire others who are positive role models in there community.  To do a little more... to raise the earths vibration as a whole by living in our natural state of oneness and divinity through high vibrational healing. By using our natural resources and sustainable agriculture! We are all one. We are saving this planet for our heirs!  Get perspective, please join us and choose how you want to be, we offer techniques to keep us environmentally …

… :) On a side note, I personally feel that inter-connectedness includes our home, Earth, and so I will also be posting events relating to sustainability when I run across them. We are one, after all, you and I. Together we suffer, together exist, and forever will recreate each other.  ~~Pierre Teilhard de Chardin About your organizer:  Kaaren's Guides have gently led her into shamanism; though untrained by man, she is able to utilize the tools of a shaman via Their influence.  A council …

In 1958, a group of women, all related to architects, formed the Women's Architectural League to promote awareness and appreciation of Chicago architecture. Over the years membership has broadened to include women in the design professions and others interested in architecture. WALF members organize tours designed to deepen appreciation for both historic and contemporary Chicago architecture. Tours frequently feature buildings under construction or recently completed, led by architects involved …

Meet with others in your local area interested in building and strengthening the Drupal Community. Discuss new and exciting Drupal-related news - or just socialize with like-minded people! Our Meetups are open to anyone interested in developing and operating sustainable websites and applications. Our focus will be to offer opportunities for our group members grow their understanding and appreciation of the Drupal framework and create a cooperative community in the far western suburbs of Chicago. …