Hello! This successful international culture group in Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia (& Korea!), founded in 2006, has over 1300 members.  Happy New Year 2013! Korean Waves in 2012 went GANGNAM STYLE (강남스타일) in DC, VA, & MD!  The Korean cultural sensation - Korean singer Psy - and now international star inspired many of us with his hit song (oppan) Gangnam Style. Join a group that includes its own stars... our members!  And yes, we do have stars at some of our events... sometimes announced, …

To create a community of raw/living food enthusiasts living in the DC area. Social activities range from potluck, raw food/health events and classes.

ANYTHING VEGAN CO-FOUNDER JASMINE IS ALSO A VEGAN/VEGETARIAN CHEF FOR WHOLE FOODS MARKET TYSONS, FALLS CHURCH VA. WFM VEGAN COOKING CLUB IS HELD THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 7-8:30PM. "I FOCUS ON TEACHING PEOPLE HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY PLANT-BASED FOODS THAT TASTE AMAZING!!!"

Sometimes you need like minded folks to help you go further in your path to health. This group supports one another in achieving that by means of following a nutritarian diet. Long time followers of this way of eating are available to share their successes and reversal of disease. What is a nutritarian diet? It is one that focuses on nutrient density of foods. Another way to put it is Health = Nutrients/Calorie. By greatly increasing the nutrients in your diet, you can lose weight while gaining …

This group is for wine and food lovers in Virginia and around We will post some events and invite you to some tastings Join us

Meet new friends who either love, like or have to cook. Learn techniques, recipes and get hands on experience with kitchens tools (yes, they're tools) designed to make it easier. Then eat what you prepared together! Learn basic do's & don'ts in the kitchen. Share your own tips and prep techniques. This is for beginners, experienced, occassional cooks and those who enjoy entertaining. Married, divorced, single or widowed, everyone is welcome and will learn something new. Also learn to entertain w …

We are an eclectic and environmentally conscious group with an insatiable appetite for delicious, fresh, healthy food! If you are interested in learning more about how to make a positive change for yourself, your neighbors, and future generations by choosing the right foods, at the right time, from the right farmer, this is the group for you. Do you want to make friends with great people who have a practical and fun outlook on eating better, helping the environment, bettering our country's ag …

Share your passion for discovering new cooking techniques & kitchen chemistry, creating and, of course, EATING healthy gourmet meals with other serious foodies. Let's take turns hosting events so we may also exchange ideas for new gadgets, prep secrets, and other how- to tricks, etc. We can learn from each other while creating unique and delicious experiences. I personally enjoy creating FAST & HEALTHY gourmet foods that my feathered, scaled, and furry family members may share ;)). Join me in ma …

Update: January 15, 2013 Who we are and what we are doing: We are a group of individuals and families who are following the pioneer spirit that founded this great country.  We are, as Holly said in her food presentation, concentrating on preparing for the little disasters with high probability.  A car goes out of control or an ice storm hits and you have no power for a few days.  A hurricane visits and now you need a few weeks.  Without power how will you heat and cook?  If you cannot leave yo …

I started this cooking group to encourage healthy eating and educate people about healthful food choices and cooking practices. Healthy food is delicious! I teach cooking classes and feed you. The four most important things in a healthy diet are...Plant strong, Nutrient rich, whole foods and healthy fats.

Meet with other locals to support each other and discuss the application of you are what you eat. A lifestyle that improves and maintains your health and well-being. We will cover allergy free, organic and eco-friendly living. For more resources on these topics visit www.thewholegang.org.

"Wine is something larger than we might imagine. Wine is passion. It's family and friends. It's warmth of heart and generosity of spirit. Wine is culture and refinement. And wine is the very essence of civilization and what we mean by the Art of Living." -Robert Mondavi Calling all those in the Washington DC metro area that love to drink and learn about great wine and enjoy everything that accompanies it – great food, travel, culture, building friendships, great conversations, laughter and mem …

You have read all the books, graduated from religion, atheism, eastern and western philosophy. Now you want to get out of your mind!  You want to fearlessly practice your most important muscle, daily, every moment.  If you are ready to live according to the way of heart, this group may be a good station on your journey. They way of Heart is the way of Life.  It can help you realize all your dreams. For me, it helped me come up with even better dreams. Highly interactive and electrifying gatherin …

health restoration: [noun] the process of detoxification, healing and rebuilding of the body, mind and soul with the hope of returning the body to proper balance and function. health: [noun] soundness of body or mind; freedom from disease or ailment restoration: [noun] 1. a return of something to a former, original, normal, or unimpaired condition. 2. restitution of something taken away or lost. This group was created by Robin Shirley with the hope of helping others come back from a state o …

If you have an interest in speaking the Thai language (language of Thailand), join our informal group to learn!!! Each workshop focuses on topics of interest for speaking Thai.....Shopping, Food/Restaurants, Medical, Social, Visiting Thailand with fun activities to reenforce the lessons in each workshop. If you plan to visit Thailand, have Thai relatives or friends, or you have Thai parents and would like to improve your Thai language skills.....this would be a great way to learn. All levels of …

Meet other local people who support Permaculture design for creating more-sustainable human environments. Everyone welcome, including all regional residents, friends & supporters! Permaculture offers practical solutions to many of the problems facing the world by using ecology as the basis of organizing systems of food production, housing, technology, economics and community. Please join us as we cultivate a beautiful, delicious and healthy tomorrow! Activities include discussion groups, tours, …

Rotaract is an international program of Rotary International for young professionals ages 18-30 who want to make a difference.  There are 163,000 members of some 7,088 Rotaract clubs in 151 countries! Rotaract clubs conduct meetings, usually every two weeks and use their weekends for service projects, social events, and workshops. Even though Rotaractors work hard, we believe in having a good time! We have social events with local Rotary clubs, cultural events, and more! What does Rotaract do e …

Do you occasionally feel inadequat at work or in a relationship? Do you want to talk about issues that face Chinese American women in this area over a glass of wine, or tea? Do you have a favourate book that is about women's work and relationship issues that you would like to share and discuss? Do you want to talk about a meaning movie or documentary that may inspire us al? ... Or do you like girls gathering laughing talking making delicious food together and enjoy it?...  if so, come and join u …

THE HISTORY OF SWBC: Are you seeking the next great book or your next dear friend?  Do you thoroughly enjoy reflecting on the meaning of life within the context of classic and contemporary fiction?  Then, our vivacious, women-only book club could be for you. SWBC was established in Springfield, Virginia, in 2008.  Most of our members reside in the local area, which has been instrumental in maintaining group loyalty and cohesiveness. Our members have diverse backgrounds and lifestyles:  new mothe …

Meet fellow wine enthusiasts in the DC region and learn about the fascinating world of wine. You don't have to be a member to attend one of our local events and friends are always welcome! We host wine events for every kind of taster: Beginners to experienced palates. Our wine events include 10 for $10 Super Tastings, meeting with winemakers, wine importers, and journalists.

This meetup group is dedicated for individuals interested in anything Turkish including but not limited to culture, food, language and/or music. The Turkish Learners Meetup Group's goal is to create an environment where learning and shared experiences are fun.  Activities can include picnics, restaurants, concerts, soccer games, happy hours, dancing, festivals and much more!

A group for people that want to eat healthy (or healthier) and want to meet cool people at the same time. We'll kick-start the group with a screening of the documentary "Forks over Knives" and follow it with a panel discussion on 12/16/2012 from 2pm - 5pm at the Arlington Public Library - Central (Ballston). If it goes well, we can plan other fun events.

Come meet other asian food lovers and make new friends while you dine out and have the best asian food in the area! We love asian food!!!!! Who has the best sushi? Is your Moo Goo as good as my Moo Goo? Had a memorable Pad Thai? Got Orange Beef? WTF is a bubble drink? Balut anyone? Tom Yum Talay! How about some "Sqeezel?" As an added bonus we can party after and get VIP passes to "Fly", "Public", "Current", "Midtown", "Park", "Shadow Room" and "Lotus". This is THE meetup to be in! From tuesday t …

Also referred to as environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity is when someone reacts negatively to chemicals and toxins. Epidemiologic studies show that about 30% of the population is sensitive to common chemicals and foods with between 3.5% and 6% seriously sensitive. This group is a social and support group for those who have found that they are unable to tolerate many of the foods and chemicals that society takes for granted. These include paints, pollens, molds, plastics, gases, s …

Weight issues are not **just** due to the food we eat, it's our RELATIONSHIP with the food we eat! One of the reasons dieting does not work is because we are not dealing with the root cause of our excess weight. We have the healthiest weight management program, gentle, quick and safe as well as the tools to deal with all the emotional aspects of the weight management! Empower your self for good by changing your relationship with food and receive tools that you will be able to use for the rest of …

Vienna has a running trail. Vienna has runners. Now Vienna has a running club. It's pretty simple: Our main run will be every Thursday, 6:30PM from Whole Foods in Vienna on Maple Ave. From there, run the distance and pace of your choice along the W&OD. Afterward, meet back at whole foods or another local establishment where we'll eat, drink, etc. if you want to create your own run, just join the group and create a meetup. -Will

“O Holy Vibration, Boom on the shores of my consciousness.  Break the limiting boundary of my consciousness in the body.  Reverberate through my body, mind, soul, my surroundings, the cities, the earth, the planets, the universe, and every particle of creation.  Unite my consciousness with cosmic consciousness." Parahamansa Yogananda Welcome to your Higher Vibration World! Every year, a plethora of new methods and techniques to cleanse, purge, detoxify and infuse ourselves with vitality and a n …