Check out our website and blog here: www.urbanhomesteadersleague.org The Urban Homesteaders’ League is a community venture dedicated to inspiring and empowering individuals and communities to shift from a lifestyle of passive consumption to one of active participation, creation, and connection. We are committed to re-imagining the good life as one that is meaningful, pleasurable, environmentally sustainable, and socially just. We place the home at the center of that pursuit and see it as a s …

Looking for an activity partner during the week, day or evening? This group is for people who like to get out and about - seniors, retired folks, singles or couples not tied to a work schedule, who enjoy doing things with others. Activities might include shared meals, day trips, music and cultural events, visiting parks, museums and other interesting places, walks and talks, volunteering, discussion groups with or without a speaker, relaxing with games, sharing tips on topics like gardening, tra …

Heal, grow, soar! Meet people who love to learn, expand your intuitive self,  as we incorporate our mind, body and Spirit. We offer annual events, outings, workshops and monthly gatherings. Monthly Spiritual Empowerment groups: "The Journey Within" . Come to the group or purchase this workbook designed for you to use on your journey. Buy your copy it will meet you where you are and where you would like to be. "Circle of Life" "Dinner and discussion" Schedule a one on one on intuitive sessions …

In an area where many people hire others to do their gardening, this is a group that brings people who like to get their hands in the soil together. Come meet others who are crazy enough to grow vegetables and flowers despite bugs, deer and shade. This is not a tea party garden club, but a hands-on group of folks who want to learn from one another. All levels are welcome- if you grow things in your yard, or in containers on your deck- or even if you just want to know how, join us!

Press inquiries please email: buzz.nycbeekeeping AT gmail.com To come learn with us, join the Advancing Beekeepers Section or preregister for the Beginners Section now by clicking here. To Support Bees & Beekeeping with a charitable donation, we like: thehoneybeeconservancy.org Connect with us: Want to host a hive or bring other pollinators to your garden or rooftop, looking for honey from your neighborhood, or beekeeper seeking assistance? Want to join summer hands-on activities, harvest with …

This group is dedicated to: - learning why bees need help (they are disappearing) - how to keep bees in urban environments - beekeeping in authorized public and private spaces - bee outreach and education - potlucks and celebrations around bees - community outreach - honey!

We meet to learn about and how to create beautiful Japanese flower arrangements. Learn about this beautiful and tranquil aspect of Japanese Culture. Attend Ikebana International and other related events including Japanese culture and dining in the Greater Boston area. Of all Japan's traditional arts, the most practiced today is Ikebana---the art of Japanese flower arrangement. In basic form, an Ikebana arrangement follows a fixed pattern: a triangle of 3 points. Emphasis is placed on linear perf …

Hayko was born in Istanbul to Armenian parents. He lived in Strasbourg, France from age 19 for 10 years. He came to New York City in 1988 with his wife; both daughters were born here. Hayko is widely respected for both the quality of his rugs and for his personal integrity. He works closely with museums and private collectors; he specially enjoys working with new owners, and encourages people to come in for Turkish coffee and a Look at his showroom located at 9-20 35th Avenue, Space 3D, Astoria, …

Geared toward educating, discussing and learning about Oriental Rugs and Antique Rugs. Each meet-up will be casually held as a walk-thru viewing of Auction house gallerys pre-hammer, including Christies and Sotheby's of Manhattan New York

Hello! My name is Dawn Mckenna and I'm hosting this meetup to support slow food with the hope that more people will take the time to enjoy life and fellowship over food. Slow food is a reaction to a fast food lifestyle predominant in today's culture. it's about more than food; it's about connecting to the wider social, environmental and spiritual elements around us. The most important thing, in my opinion, about the movement is that good food and atmosphere bring people together - family, friend …

Hi Mamas, Welcome! This group is for new, expectant and current moms that live in Forest Hills and the surrounding neighborhoods (Kew Gardens, Astoria, Glendale, Rego Park, etc.) Here you'll get a chance to meet other mommies in the area, as well as find playmates for your little tots.  We have weekly gatherings and attend other events together on a regular basis.  Join us for: - Play dates - Mommy and baby/Mommy and toddler Yoga Classes - Outdoor exercise classes (stroller boot camps, etc.) - B …

We are a supportive community of Moms living in Eastern Massachusetts. Our goal is to empower and uplift Moms by helping them make personal connections with other families in the community. We welcome families with children of all ages and a range of crunchy to sort of crunchy moms; what unites us is a shared commitment to nurturing the connection we share with our children and with one another. Current activities include playground group, child-friendly hikes, Mom's night out, book club and pot …

ABOUT US: "FUN! We are a positive and dynamic group of moms focused on spending quality time with our children and with each of our families!  We are laid-back, upbeat and dedicated to bringing joy to the lives of others as we consistently create value in our lives and the lives of those we touch! We are commited to creating new (and strengthening old) lifelong friendships for our ourselves, our children and our families and strive to raise and teach our children through valuable lessons, relat …

We are New Yorkers (and expatriates) who are troubled by the rapid and continuing decline of the ecosystem and want to make a change, starting by reducing our own impact on the environment. Our goal is to build a "Virtual Urban Eco-Village" focused on Green Living, Sustainability Skills and Education, New Urbanism, Community Gardens, Green Homes, Permaculture, Holistic Health, Volunteering, Environmental Activism, and much more. Follow Jennifer Shotts on twitter  http://twitter.com/#!/greensatur …

For the love of all things local! Local to me is about as close to home as possible, up to including New England. This meet up is about connecting people who are interested in local sustainable food, growing your own food, farmers markets, sustainable living, ethnic foods, supporting local food entrepreneurs, organic food, locally grown food, local farmers, local beer, mead, wine, distilleries.

This group was inspired by the Boston Food Swap! They are a great group of people, the food is fabulous but it is geared towards the urban dweller! For those of us who love to cook and share it is a bit of a hike followed by a long search for parking before getting to the good stuff! I can’t improve on their model which is well described: http://www.bostonfoodswap.com/p/frequently-asked-questions-about-food.html#.UaoWa5VVEp8 You don’t have to be a great cook...one of my favorite items was a beau …

Our purpose: 1. to discover and identify the plants and animals living amongst us 2. to learn their habits and survival requirements 3. to implement landscaping and other wildlife accommodations, such as nest boxes, feeders, brush piles, rock piles, tree snags, ponds and other water features. Meetings will alternate between trips to public greenspace and private homes. We'll search for plants and animals and learn how they function in our ecosystem. We'll take turns visiting meetup members' hom …

This is a group for anyone wanting to explore the magic and possibilities of herbal medicine. All experience levels and families with children are welcome. We learn together through herb walks, plant swaps, garden tours, medicine making, and informal sharing of herbal medicine topics.

Welcome Free-Spirits, Free-Thinkers, Adventurous Souls, Bohemians, and Curious Thrill Seekers!!! This group has been revamped to create a venue for a collaboration of ideas and activity. Your creative energy, passions, and active participation are necessary to splendiferously cultivate and embellish this group. * It is strongly encouraged for ALL members to host an event, but not required. [I will help guide you through the process if you are interested]. Please do not host an event mearly for …

Hello queer community in Kew Gardens and East Queens! We love our city hangouts, but surely there are ways to meet, greet and socialize closer to home. This Meetup is intended to be a super inclusive opportunity for anyone gay, lesbian, bi, trans, queer, or ally in East Queens to get to know each other and stake a claim in bars, parks, events and happenings that are close by. Please submit suggestions for events and activities. The goal is for us to enjoy our borough and neighborhoods!

Welcome to "The Queens Business Networking Group (QBNG)". For 4 years our main group The NYCBNG has been a leader in hosting business networking events. We have earned the stellar reputation of the premier networking group in NYC. Each month we host business networking events to introduce you to the most dynamic LGBT business professionals. Membership to our group is free so join us by clicking the JOIN US TAB on the right side of the page. If you’d like to sponsor us, please contact us here. …

ANOTHER SUCCESS! 165 People Attended the PWP 3rd Find Your Valentine Party 2/2/13 162 People Attended the PWP Singles Holiday Party 12/1/12 112 People Attended The PWP Summer Picnic/Father's Day Celebration 06/17/12! 211 Singles Attended the PWP Find Your Valentine Party 02/11/12! NOW IT'S YOUR TURN TO JOIN UP AND BECOME PART OF THE FUN! DON'T MISS OUT ON THE NEXT BIG EVENT Welcome. We are Chapter 796 of Parents Without Partners Inc. (PWP).  We are pleased to announce that we are the largest PWP …

Come learn some new skills, or share what you know!! The Sustainable Skills Society is a member-to-member skill-sharing collaboration. We are committed to living a simpler, more sustainable way of life which is more connected to our community and invested in the resilience of its members. Through a focus on a healthy balance of self-sufficiency and local reliance we imagine a more sustainable existence, at peace with each other, and in harmony with our environment. Our mission is to inspire e …

We are a group of people from all walks of life who are passionate about Health & Wellness. Our goal is to nurture, support and cultivate a group of like-minded people who wish to live healthy, in what is quickly becoming, an unhealthy world. We strive to offer a variety of well organized, health related activities such as: Cooking classes/demos to learn healthy, organic, whole food preparation Dining at Vegetarian and Vegan restaurants Guest speakers to discuss healthy living and holistic opti …

Fairchester Film Group (formerly Fairchester Arts Group) is for people who like to watch independent films, documentaries and foreign films - occasionally a quality popular release as well.  We fortunately have some wonderful historic theaters in the area that offer a broad selection of films and related programming. Our home base will be the Avon Theatre, but we would like to visit other venues as well, such as the Garden Cinemas in Norwalk and the Bijou in Bridgeport.  Depending on the start t …

I am hoping to find some people who want to sit still now and then to just be quiet and get centered. I don't currently have a location, other than my home, but given the nice weather we could actually meet in the park (Amory Garden) behind my building. I am new to the area and open to other suggestions. I am a big fan of Tara Brach and Eckert Tolle and others and listen to their books/podcasts regularly. I simply need to take the time to sit -- support would be great.

Enjoy a book club that not only reads great books but is social, warm, and enjoys area restaurants, eating at other people's houses, and having fun meeting others! -- Come Join & Enjoy the BEST ALL ROUND BOOK CLUB IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY (BASED ON PARTICIPATION PER MEMBER) *  Accepting new Readers to the Club * Join today! The Danbury Area Book Club is a bit Social; Eating at a casual restaurant, cafe, or at a member's home, as well as a traditional book club where we read relatively current, liter …

Concordia is a welcoming haven where hearts and hands come together as One in love, laughter, joy and celebration of life. We envision Concordia as a sanctuary of unconditional love that embraces the uniqueness of all. We envision ourselves as vital witnesses to humanity’s conscious connection with the One Source. Concordia is an ever-expanding circle of Consciousness. By creating an atmosphere of peace and beauty, diversity flourishes and unique expressions shine. We are a community of joy and …