Want to explore the idea of being a founding member of a new service group? Come have lunch with us -- the new "Career Professionals Doing Service" Meetup Group of the Kiwanis Club of Arlington. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Cost for lunch is just $10, payable at the door by cash or check. Kiwanis is the largest service club in Arlington, Virginia, and we are excited about the creation of our new career …

I want to promote strategies for community and individual empowerment. The purpose of the group is to leverage private and public resources to improve the quality of life for local residents. This group is ideal for entrepreneurial real estate developers, nonprofit organizations other than faith- based organizations, faith based organizations, bankers, real estate investors, lawyers and students.

A hands-on community forum for musicians, vocalists, minstrels, and psalmists -- Every other Thursday Beginning August 4, 2011 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Join your fellow vocalists and musicians for an exciting independent music ministry!   All are welcome; no matter what voice part, musical instrument, or musical ability!  We aim to teach, fellowship, praise, and worship!  Even if you feel that you can't carry a tune, we come complete with buckets! Rehearsals are bi-weekly at 7:00pm at 14338 Jeff …

… • The main language used for our communications is English, although many of our members are multi-lingual. • Our members are professionals in various fields with practically all industries represented. With most holding a bachelors degree or higher. Partners: Partners have provided our members exclusive discounts, free events and VIP access to screenings, and shows. We actively continue to seek out new partnerships and collaborations with local,national, and global businesses, commun …

… The Friendship Archway Network is a communications network of social entrepreneurs, "changemakers", professionals, community advocates, "changemakers", investors, students, community leaders, businesses, Asian Americans, Chinese Americans and people of diverse backgrounds interested in bridging  cultural, digital and other divides and strengthening harmony and unity of purpose. Learn about creative solution-oriented approach to social justice. Connect with people you may not otherwise meet in-pe …

  "Reaching out to our local immigrant community has changed my heart forever, and I’m discovering true faith and spirituality." ~Beth~ I started this group to build awareness of the charity I volunteer with locally: Casa Chirilagua. Chirilagua is the locals' name for Arlandria, a local Alexandria Latino neighborhood, primarily Salvadorian, located just north of Del Ray. We're going to have a lot of fun in this group with wine tastings, dinners out, happy hours, and neighborhood walks. We'll se …

We invite you and your friends to attend this happy community social and business networking event to bridge cultural, digital and other divides! Let's come together to support Mayor Vincent Gray's vision for Washington D..C. and help to build One City!  EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmoniously with appreciation, forgiveness and understanding. These monthly networking events provide opportunities to develop mor …

DO YOU WANT TO APPLY ACIM (A COURSE IN MIRACLES’ PRINCIPLES) IN YOUR LIFE? DO YOU WANT TO CONNECT WITH OTHER STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ACIM AND FIND OUT WHAT THEY ARE UP TO? DO YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW OTHER ACIM STUDENTS ARE APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES IN THEIR LIVES? YOU HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! NOTE: The third Sunday series of events are NOT in a typical study groups format, they are networking opportunities to connect teachers and students of A Course In Miracles wit …

  The Alexandria Jaycees theme for 2012 is LIVE BOLDLY!   Whether we hope to network, volunteer, build our professional portfolio, learn / improve personal skills, or meet new people and have fun, it requires courage to take that first step forward.  (If it were that easy, you would have done it already.)  It takes courage to change our personal story and be the kind of person we aspire to be.  So, let this be the year where you find your courage and live boldly!  Together, we'll make ourselves …

We invite you to join us for networking conversations over lunch with social entrepreneurs, "changemakers", business partners, professionals, investors, marketing specialists, small housing providers and other members of the Friendship Archway Network. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmoniously with appreciation, forgiveness and understanding. These monthly community events provide opportunities to develop more c …

FLYGIRLZ DMV is an organization of women that focuses on empowering and uplifting women of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds through sisterhood bonding. FLYGIRLZ DMV will be hosting several charitable and social events throughout the year that will assist in giving back to our community and other organizations. With so many national disasters occurring as well as personal and family hardships, we believe that giving back is essential. We encourage you to support our organization through me …

Do you ever feel like your not really connecting with people in your community? Me too. The most fundamental revelation of neuroscience is that our brains are wired to connect. The Roseto Effect (see below) mystified scientific investigators for years when they studied the inhabitants of Roseto, Pennsylvania in the 1960’s. The Rosetans defied statistics with unhealthy habits yet flourished with good health. Why? This cohesive close knit community nourished each other with a high degree of emotio …

We are a group branching off from the Natural Mamas in Silver Spring Working Together Communally group, to create a similar community here in Alexandria. Right now, we are in the formation stage and will be planning a meetup for discussion and intention-setting. As a starting point, here is a relevant excerpt from the Silver Spring group's description: "This is for moms and dads who feel they and their child are missing out on something by being alone most of the time, and want more than just th …

Welcome and Thank you for checking out Arrows Kids Inside the Beltway Arrows Kids is a Non Profit group that caters to children currently in the care of single parents or extended family members. These children are often lacking communication with one or more parent. The lack of this relationship may cause the child to face harsh societal difficulties. Arrows alleviates these societal pressures by offering college mentors, homework help, test prep, community service projects, entrepreneurial wor …

We are a growing community of 20s and 30s on spiritual journeys and seek others to join with and around us. We are exploring the intersection of ancient and contemporary rituals, lifestyles and worlds, sacred texts and spiritual practices. We are a community rooted in Jesus’ way of speaking, praying and living in love and service to God and others. Therefore, we engage in discussion and relationship through Journey Groups that meet in people’s homes; we serve our communities in various ways; …

Welcome to the DC Latino Professionals Meetup, the largest and most active Latino Professional Meetup in the world!  The DC Latino Professionals Meetup is a diverse mix of white-collar Latino professionals: from lawyers and MBAs to public policy experts and IT specialists. Approximately, 95% of our members have a Bachelor degree. Many of our members have or are pursuing advanced degrees.  The DC Latino Professionals also reflects the immense diversity of the Latin American diaspora.    We host n …