This Meetup Group is for people who want to participate in sewing and organizing sewing events for charity. I am the MA and RI ambassador for Dress a Girl Around the World and would love to work with like-minded volunteers ... You do NOT have to be a sewing enthusiast to participate.  We can use volunteers of many skill sets! :) Perhaps you can schmooze supply donations? Maybe you are wonderful at public speaking to small groups? Do you like to run small events (I can't do it alone smile). …

It is time for communities across our great nation to become independent and self sufficient. Victory Gardens were popular during the depression and they were responsible for 40% of the nation's food supply. My hope is to start a thriving community garden right here in Blackstone with the purpose of: uniting to work together toward the positive goal of educating people about gardening and canning, encouraging people to provide for themselves and most importantly to feed people in need. In these …

Welcome! The Foxboro Jaycees are a dynamic, enthusiastic volunteer organization for young people dedicated to enhancing quality of life through community development projects and social events for chapter members. We make our community better and have a lot of fun along the way! Anyone over 18 is welcome to stop by and visit us at our monthly membership meetings, on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm at the South Foxboro Community Center or any of our events to learn more about the F …

ALL ANIMALS ARE WELCOME! Looking for a community who shares your interest in pet therapy or service animal work? Are you ready to learn more about how to turn your pet into a therapy hero or train a service animal to make a difference in the lives of people? The Therapy & Service Hero Pets of New England group was formed to identify exciting opportunities and conduct group visits to facilities and events, and to promote the healing power of your Fido, Kitty, Horse, or Llama! Whether you a …

The Friends of the Needham Rail Trail Greenway is a group of interested citizens with broad representation from the community working in partnership with residents, neighborhood associations, town and state government to support the financing, planning, design, construction and maintenance needs of the Greenway. The Friends group will work to resolve engineering, environmental and safety concerns, including street crossings and bridges, parking and other amenities, dimensions and materials used …

Rhode Island Rare Disease Foundation is a non-disease specific, not-for-profit organization. Did you know that there are 7,000 rare diseases affecting 30 million Americans? That means 1 in 10 Americans has a rare disease. We are dedicated to building a strong community of people living with and/or care for someone with rare diseases. Come out in our community events to raise awareness while having fun. Check out our website at http://www.rirdf.org/

Welcome to the Rhode Island Hiking Club The Rhode Island Hiking Club " Walks & Rambles "offer's a variety of hikes from the beginner to the more experienced .We tend to engage in rather challenging hikes often through rough terrain. The purpose of this meetup is to get physically capable people together who want to get out and enjoy the beauty of some of RI's nicest places on foot. This Meetup is for people who enjoy a hike that leaves them satisfied in both the physical level of exertion, the e …

Walking is one of the best forms of exercise.  Exercising is more fun when doing so with others.  The South Shore has great walking areas, trails, parks and beaches for walking and hiking.  The South Shore Walkabouts Meetup Group is designed to combine all three of these by walking and socializing on the South Shore’s Walking Trails.  The primary focus of the Walkabouts is to Walk, however, we will occasionally participate in other fitness events including but not limited to Hiking and participa …

The MOMS Club® of Norfolk, Plainville and Wrentham is a chapter of a not-for-profit organization geared to the unique needs of mothers who are at home with their children during the day. We offer opportunities to meet other moms like you in Norfolk, Plainville, and Wrentham, Massachusetts via our organized playgroups and activities. We also offer a monthly Moms' Night Out and various volunteer and charitable opportunities to those who are interested. Our activities, play dates and meetings are h …

Welcome to the Narragansett Chapter Meetup site, sponsored by the Narragansett Chapter of the AMC. The Appalachian Mountain Club, founded in 1876, is America's oldest conservation and recreation organization. The Narragansett Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club is the local Rhode Island affiliate. Our Chapter was formed in 1921 and has about 2,500 members. Our AMC Chapter offers outdoor activities which range from easy to technically challenging. Our Meetup groups will offer some of the eas …

We are a group seeking to consciously explore a better life for ourselves and for the people we love. We each may be seeking to strengthen and improve different parts of our lives -- our minds, our bodies, our hearts, our friendships, our relationships, our families, our careers, or our businesses -- yet we support each other's goals, helping each other to explore alternative paths that may create even more success in our lives today. There are many paths that might help you to a particular goa …

It often seems that the interesting events are in Boston or Cambridge. For many of us it means dealing with traffic, parking or trains. Wouldn't it be nice to have events nearby? Most likely they already do exist but we are not aware of them. This could be a great place to share your event and/or learn about other events. This Meetup is new and the webpage is under construction. Please give us time to grow and also feedback. Better yet volunteer to be an event host!

This group is interested in a wide variety of events, many scheduled at the last minute, across Southern New England. Although headquartered in Rhode Island, we may schedule events throughout Southern New England. The types of events we schedule follow no particular theme. Rather, we will do whatever catches our fancy at the moment. Some events will be scheduled well in advance, while others will be posted spur of the moment. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you subscribe to our mailing lis …

Welcome to an easier, more relaxing, fun way to get and stay in shape while socializing with other professionals! Based on member request and participation, The Providence Sports and Social Club will schedule Co-ed recreational sports events, premier social events, and local social networking! Indoor and Outdoor Events: Basketball,Wallyball,Volleyball,Racquetball,Golfing,Skiing/Snowboarding,Flag Football,Ultimate Frisbee,Tennis,Biking,Hiking,Kickball, Dodgeball,Ice Skating,Paintball,Ziplining,Wh …

If you love going to the theater, we'd love for you to come with us. Rhode Island has some amazing theater, which you have probably discovered already -- PPAC, Trinity Rep, the Gamm, Brown University, URI, etc. So whatever your passion is -- dramas, musicals, touring Broadway shows, college plays, whatever -- you can probably find a Meetup that interests you. Tickets Ticket purchase details vary by show.  Details will be posted in the event description. Want to see a show that is not posted a …

What is the name of that flower?  Hey, is that poison ivy?  What kind of animals live here? When you hike with The Nature Conservancy, we'll answer those questions for you and at the same time, show you around some of the most beautiful places in Rhode Island. The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 30,000 acres of open space in Rhode Island, including some of our most treasured landscapes:  the historic farms of Jamestown, the "maze" at Clay Head on Block Island, and the beautiful, …

Calling all Great Pyrenees, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Newfoundlands, St. Bernards, Great Danes, Shepards, Bouviers, Wolfhounds, Mastiffs, Big Labs and whatever-mixes! Let's get together with our BIG DOGS and have some fun. Our meetups will be varied but will include trail/path walks, dog parks, fundraising walks, social meetings and more.  Our events are *not* intended to be primarily off-leash (there are other dog meetups that do feature off-leash activities).  Because many of these breeds have he …

WELCOME TO ON THE ROAD BUS TRIPS & MORE..... Misc. events will still be listed (dinners, movies, etc.)...that's the and more :) More travel events will be listed, many bus related. YOU MUST BOOK YOUR LAND OR CRUISE VACATIONS WITH US, IN ORDER TO TRAVEL WITH US:) OUR TRIPS WILL HAVE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM REQUIREMENTS. Someone recently commented on bus trips and said, “what are we 80“. I had to laugh, bus trips are no longer orientated toward a particular age, sure the senior centers have them, but …

To connect with designers in RI and the nearby area for networking, socializing, and professional development opportunities. Me? I'm a graphic design educator (not at RISD) and have been active in the design industry for 20 years (most recent 10 years, more as an educator). I moved to the area in 2007 and have been slowly getting acclimated in both the region and the creative community. There's quite a bit going on here as Providence proclaims to be the new 'Creative Capital.' I have also been …

You’re invited! The Creative Communications Club of Providence is a salon-style forum for professionals and/or aficionados interested in exploring a wide range of creative endeavors. At our monthly meetings we socialize, exchange ideas, delve into issues of mutual interest, and host guest speakers who have mastered noteworthy creative accomplishments, and who so generously share their unique creative processes with us. Meetings are held monthly, at various venues, usually on Wednesday or Thursda …

As a community we are continually looking to raise awareness understanding and behaviors of acceptance. Today so many kids feel like that they don't fit in for a whole range of reasons; from physically being different to socially or emotionally feeling different. The Parent Network and Medfield Youth Outreach have partnered with Medfield Public Library to host the first in a series of book groups for parents promoting acceptance and anti-bullying conversations. It is our belief that conversatio …

Join the Party for All Breeds! On June 22 and 23 Pooch-A-Palooza, a unique outdoor dog and music festival, will be coming to historical Prowse Farm in Canton, MA. Spread across 44 acres, the fun will include dog agility performances and contests, live music, food trucks and beer garden, a large children’s activity zone, and vendor marketplace. Tickets go on sale online on April 1st. Advance prices are $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors 65+, and $8 for Children 12 and under. For the schedule of even …

Join the Party for All Breeds! On June 22 and 23 Pooch-A-Palooza, a unique outdoor dog and music festival, will be coming to historical Prowse Farm in Canton, MA. Spread across 44 acres, the fun will include dog agility performances and contests, live music, food trucks and beer garden, a large children’s activity zone, and vendor marketplace. Tickets go on sale online on April 1st. Advance prices are $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors 65+, and $8 for Children 12 and under. For the schedule of even …

Mission: Give IT Pro Community Leaders a mechanism to network and brainstorm. Improve our technical community and assist our community leaders. Always act and encourage others to act in a positive, giving and caring way. Objectives: · Build Process and Strategy for promoting influencer published works. (Books, Articles, Blogs, Upcoming Meetings, Etc) · Brainstorm ideas on how “we (community leaders)” can work closer together or better · Build North East IT Pro Technical Community Twitter …