The Chicago Socialist Youth is an amalgam of independant, free thinking youth in Chicago dedicated on creating a radical democracy that places people's lives under their own control - A non-racist, classless, feminist, environmentalist, socialist society in which people cooperate at work, at home, and in the community for the greater good. We seek a society that is based on the fundamental tenets of collective human decency instead of selfish individualism. We fight for a new social and economic …

International Workers Day, which falls on May 1st of every year, is celebrated throughout the world (with the conspicuous exception of the United States of America). This holiday finds its origins in an event which occurred in Chicago, in May of 1886, and in the travesty of justice which ensued. Please click here for a brief synopsis of the full story: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haymarket_affair The Haymarket Society exists to make sure that the legacy bequeathed to us by our patriots, who we …

Other OGC resources: Google Groups: http://groups.google.com/group/opengovchicago  ----- "government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." We believe that citizens should consider government to be "us", not "them." This meetup is for citizens who are interested in seeing their federal, state, and local government function more efficiently and responsively. We are inspired by people who are actively building tools and experimenting with solutions along th …

Meet others who want to share Random Acts of Kindness. Be the change you wish to see in the world, as Gandhi said. Experience how good it feels to make our world a better place - one person, one deed at a time! This club is inspired by Dreamweavers (www.randomactsofkindness.org) which supported our first service project back in 2007 before we were even club. The club also supports the ideals of Foundation for a Better Life (www.forbetterlife.org) and CHARACTER COUNTS! (www.charactercounts.o …

Meet other local LGBT Republicans! Come to a Log Cabin Republican Party Meetup to discuss current issues and talk about the ideas, values, agenda and policies that define and drive America's Grand Old Party and how to produce a more inclusive Republican Party. The Log Cabin Rebublicans of Illinois as loyal Republicans believe: in low taxes in limited government in strong national defense in free markets in personal responsibility in individual liberty in GLBT rights LCR is committed to the propo …

Suburban Adventures extends a warm welcome to lesbian women of the Suburbs. Our focus is to provide fun, entertaining, educational and social events for like minded women of the community without the need to go to the city. We welcome as members both singles and couples of the lesbian community. Our Meetups will run the gamut including brunches, dinners, movies, clubs, walks, hikes, snow tubing, skiing, bowling, sporting events, cultural events, bike rides, charitable events, meet & greets, etc. …

Join us on our journey to our BEST SELF. NOT just a meetup, this is a MOVEMENT. A movement towards a new generation of "whole black women who are EMPOWERED in every area of their lives. Whole women make SMART decisions and know their value. We refer to ourselves as Diamonds and we are priceless! We bring out the BEST in each other! We plan events that cater to EVERY aspect of your life. We workout together, travel together, save and invest together, pray together, solve problems together. We enc …

Welcome to the largest Green/Eco-living/Sustainability/Permaculture/Environmental meetup group in Chicago area! This group is for anyone who is concerned about the environment, supports the green movement and interested in eco-friendly living. The Green Movement, Eco-Living, Permaculture, Sustainability, Environmentalism, Nature Preservation, Green Living, Conservation of Natural Resources, Holistic Living, Ecology, being Environmentally friendly, Alternative energy, Recycling, Bio-fuel & other …

EXPANDING RAVES and ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC- Make new friends in the scene and keep the circle of plur ever expanding! Whether you are in it to have fun with some great people, explore music and your personal creativity, or have an experience of ecstatic oneness with the universe, this is the group you've been looking for! Raves may one day trance-form the planet. Enough energy has been generated that we could expand to a higher level. Electronic music styles have create different effects on the …

Are you looking to meet some non-judgemental, kind, friendly and helpful homeschooling/unschooling families?  Are you looking for fun social outtings, or weekly playdates? Then this group may be for you. This secular homeschool group provides both unstructured and structured social activities, field trips and some group learning activities to families in the Wheaton area with children ranging in age from infant to 14. Our members live from Downers Grove and Lombard to Naperville and West Chicago …

Dedicated to a harmonious yoga lifestyle, this group is for you if you love to chant, sing, play music, or dance! If you want a way to meditate using sound and silence, movement and stillness, community and self-reflection. If you want to deepen your yoga experience, spiritual connectedness, or mental clarity. We participate in kirtan and chanting events around Chicagoland with fierce joy, peace, and love in our hearts. Namaste.

Registration is OPEN for 2013-14 year! Cornerstone is a private Christ-centered cooperative group designed to offer enrichment classes for Preschool-8th grades homeschooling families. Ephesians 2:19-22 "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the Cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy …

THE HUB for: • sharing information regarding the Passive House Standard amongst Chicago Region Passive House Consultants; • assisting the proliferation of the Passive House movement in the United States both publicly and municipally; • a resource for clients investigating the use of the Passive House Standard in their next project. • a resource for the latest building science news and practice to assist the Passive House community in designing the most energy efficient buildings possible. …

This is a group for those looking to be a part of the Chicago 365, 24/7 fitness and nutrition "Me Against Myself®" movement. We will be doing group training exercises to transform your body, and you will also learn about better nutrition options through our wellness evaluations! The goal is for Chicago to embrace a more healthy, active lifestyle year round. This is your movement, so what you put in to it will determine what you get out. These are free events so bring your friends!

Greetings, thanks for your interest in A Deeper Connection. Before you join us, please consider that this is NOT a social meetup group, it is an educational one. I started A Deeper Connection because practicing tantra set me free and now I want to share this amazing technique with all of you. Most groups in the area will teach you what to do, in this group you will learn actual techniques that will assist you with achieving a higher state of awareness. Tantra is entirely relevant to the present …

This will be an introduction to Tai Ji or T'ai Chi. A 2000 year old art. It is a moving meditation & can be practiced well into ones 80 's & beyond. It is great for: improving health, stamina, balance, coordination, peace of mind & self- defense. It's fun too! Basic principles , movements, philosophy & applications will be covered. The class is open to all levels & styles of players. It is designed for the beginning to intermediate player.

23 years ago we started a movement to bring a focused effort to have an Asian presence in Chicago's nightlife. Over 2,500 events later and over 2 million attendees, we're just getting started. This Meetup group is less about being informed about such events, and more about finding like minds within the events. With social being so synonymous with digital nowadays, it only follows that we have a proper medium to organize a party within the party. Whether you are new to Chicago or have been here y …

Chicago Natural Beauty Meetup is a women's natural beauty community started by Rachel Odem. Rachel Odem is a beauty blogger, licensed beauty professional and natural hair advocate. You should join this group if would like to meet women who are learning to love natural hair and are seeking to find beauty information and products targeting African American, Bi-racial women. We meet once a quarter and proudly boast of being Chicago's largest natural hair community with over 1600 members and countin …

The Healing Promise of Chi..Creating extraordinary wellness through Qi-gong practice. Welcome to the North Shore Qi-gong Meetup Group. Whether a beginner or seasoned practitioner; you will have an opportunity to learn and practice Dragon Tiger Qi-gong as well as other forms of energy cultivation. Qi-gong developed in Ancient China, over 300 million people practice it as an effective exercise for health and longevity. Consisting of gentle fluid , circular movements led by the breath; Qi-gong deep …

This group is for anyone who is concerned about the environment and supports the green movement. We will have speakers on sustainability, holistic living, bio fuel, ecology, gardening, natural living, slow food and more. Basically it is for like minded folks who are willing to network and share information. Our goal is to educate each other and help stamp out greenwashing.  We want to help make the world a better place.  Come out and join us!

Laughter is the best medicine. Come Laugh your way to wellness! Connect with others who want more laughter and fun in their lives! Come laugh with us every Monday. This group will also have other meetups about various health topics.

This group is for anyone interested in studying the Chinese martial art of Baguazhang for its applications for self-defense, self-healing, meditation, exercise, or general self-cultivation. Baguazhang (pronounced [bah-gwah-jahng]) is known as the art of change. A sister art to Tai Chi, Baguazhang provides marvelous benefits as both a form of self-defense and as a sustaining health practice. Baguazhang is the puzzle-lover's martial art--a movement can be a strike, a throw, a joint lock, an evasio …

Calling all women of Northbrook (& nearby)! I'm hoping this group helps to create a strong, close-knit community of women in the Northbrook area. I'd like to help connect women in the area and build new friendships. I'd also like us to capitalize on our collective experiences, wisdom and passions. For what purpose? To cover the spectrum: From light-hearted, fun social gatherings (game nights, movie nights, wining, dining, comedy shows, musicals, etc.), to more adventurous activities that we've a …

This FREE Meetup utilizes a burst training workout system for a weekly 12 minute exercise class (Wednesday evenings 6:30pm-7:00pm) that is perfect for individuals that just want to start working out to those who want to push their workouts in a new result focused direction. Burst Training is based on the most cutting-edge exercise science.  This exercise system elicits a very unique hormonal response in the body and ultimately it is your hormones that influence your metabolism. This type of exer …

I teach small group mat pilates classes at my vacant townhome in Bartlett on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. I also teach a small class at a residence in West Chicago. Pilates (Pronounced: pill-ah-tease) is a non-impact mat-based exercise program that strives to unite the body and mind. The series of precise movements and focused breathing will lengthen, strengthen and tone muscles while reducing stress and working toward improved posture and a leaner-looking, stronger physique. My cer …

COME AND LEARN TO ENJOY RUNNING WITHOUT SHOES! Previously considered by many as an "extreme sport", barefoot running (BFR) is now becoming recognized as a more healthful alternative to shod running. Many "joggers" are surprised to learn that BFR is both accessible to the non-elite and enjoyable by the non-masochist! Commonly asked questions about BFR: Q: Why would I want to run barefoot? A: Because you will learn to stop "jogging" (bouncing up & down) and start RUNNING, the smooth gait evolu …

Join us if: - You want to learn more about how to create or manage a conscious business - You are an entrepreneur or business leader who cares about making a difference - You believe that purpose, process and people come before profit - but create more profitable businesses in the end - You want to grow, learn and meet other like-minded leaders Welcome! This group is for you. We have created this meetup group to forward the ideas and actions of conscious capitalism in the Chicagoland area. Whi …

The goal of "Illini Startups" is to connect Illini alums (and students) with a common interest in the startup movement to share ideas and serve as a mutual resource to the growing community of Illini entrepreneurs. We will achieve our goal by hosting monthly meetups for casual networking over coffee or lunch. Among these meetings we will devote one per quarter to hosting an expert guest speaker, and another to discussion of a relevant book or article chosen by the group.