This is a group for anyone interested in old timey shotgun weddings and history buffs. The first event will be in Pickens, SC on Sat., June 1, 2013 beginning at 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. There will be BBQ and refreshments after this 1800s style "poor man's" wedding. This is a mock wedding so the "acting participants - bride, groom and preacher" are real people playing fake parts. There will be a lot of excitement and activity. This first event is limited to 125 guests, so please contact Susan Gr …

Our group is made up of local 12 month passholders to the estate. We meet at Biltmore House for walks, history discussions, picnics and a mutual love of this gem that sits in our backyard.

WELCOME to our group to learn statistical evidence based methods to nurture your HOLISTIC Health, Happiness, & Quality Relationships. Countless studies indicate Happiness is most nurtured by-- + quality loving relationships with our self and partner(s), currently viewing 8 Positive Psychologists instructional videos to self-program the subconscious for Compassion on 1st Mondays of each month.  We also view classes of Eckhart Tolle's foundational principles, which greatly improve the mind state f …

The Catawba Valley Tea Party (CVTP) meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Conover YMCA Sparkman Building (Red Barn) meeting facility at 6:30pm. The patriots of the Catawba Valley Tea Party are dedicated to restoring our great nation to a constitutional republic by following the Judeo-Christian principles exercised by our founding fathers. Guided by the 9 Principles and 12 Values working in our community and offering education, discussion forums and by joining with other like-minded citizen …

This is a group for those who like games based on trivia. Games to be played include Trivial Pursuit (natch), Bezzerwizzer, Blast From The Past, Chronology, Facts in Five, The Logo Game, Smart Ass, 20 Questions, Wits and Wagers, You Must Be An Idiot and more. Different games will be played at each meetup, and there's over 30 games. Meetups will take place in Manhattan on weekends, at least twice a month, more often if the group catches on. Do you like Bar Trivia?  This is the place for that also …

Welcome to Women of Color, a Networking and Friendship Meetup in the Charlotte area. As history has shown us, Women of Color often face challenges both professionally and personally that sometimes only we can understand. This group is a social arena in which we can discuss, vent and laugh about the many trials and tribulations we face as Women of Color. What makes a Woman of Color? We have no definition of color; Women of Color know who they are by virtue of their experiences. All nationalities …

Are you looking for a group of like minded people who want to be better prepared for a diaster, emergency or a more sustainable living? There is so much concern right now and history has shown us that being prepared is not enough, we need each other to survive in good times and in bad times. Everyday living can become strain and challenged with life changes as simple as lay-offs and unemployment. This group will exchange, share, teach, learn and better prepare us for such things. Lets help each …

Are you the only art lover you hang out with? Are you tired of having to drag someone to go with you to your favorite art activities just to have someone to go with? Not anymore! Just come with us and join in the fun! Also check us out on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/groups/271354509580263/ Greenville, Spartanburg and surrounding area art enthusiasts can network and meet with other like minded people who wish to promote or participate in fun art activities. Art lover’s gatherings will inclu …

The goal of this meet up is to be active. This is where the rubber hits the road. Many of our members are associated with Campaign for Liberty, a non-partisan activist group, and I encourage you to go to http://www.campaignforliberty.com/about.php and sign up. Whatever your party affiliation, we encourage you to get involved in the political process. We welcome all who will participate in the effort to remind our government that they work for us, WE elect them. We want the Constitution to be the …

Gotta Travel Planner: This is a social travel group for enthusiasts who are interested in exploring various travel destinations locally and abroad.  Many of the destinations will begin within 5 to 6 hours of Charlotte, NC.  Charlotte is a location ideal for day or overnight trips to nearby cities such as Charleston, Savannah,  Asheville and resort towns like Myrtle Beach, and Hilton Head Island. There is a lot to do and see in and around Charlotte, NC.  However, the goal of the group is to get o …

Promoting the "Art of Storytelling" STORYTELLING IS: - sharing of personal stories - in all cultures - oral history - a form of literacy - fun to listen to Who Should Join? Everyone!Storytellers and listeners alike! OUR STORY: After six years of producing a storytelling festival in the NC Triad that has drawn over 9,500 people, Triad Story Exchange/NC Storyfest Inc. of Greensboro NC has refocused it’s mission. Rather than just one big storytelling festival each year, we are focused on bri …

OUR MISSION: The mission of this Meetup is to promote and defend the great American principles of individual liberty, constitutional government, sound money, free markets, and a noninterventionist foreign policy, by means of educational and political activity. STRATEGY: This Meetup will carry out its mission through the following (but not limited too) activities: Promoting candidates for public office who share our commitment to freedom. Gaining a foothold in political life at every level of gov …

Are you adventurous? Do you enjoy escaping civilization and exploring the wilderness? If so, then this group is for you! We welcome any and all experience levels of hikers and backpackers, and will even schedule trips for specific levels. Most of our trips are day hikes, but many are one or two overnights. If you're looking for a group of like-minded nature-lovers, feel free to join us! Welcome to North Carolina Hiking and Backpacking! North Carolina Hiking and Backpacking is a unique group.   …

Welcome to the Dances of Universal Peace in the Triad/Greensboro area of North Carolina. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of a timeless tradition of Sacred Dance. From the beginning of time sacred movement and song have brought people together at times of seasonal ceremony and celebration, and for the ongoing spiritual renewal of the individual and the community. The Dances are simple, meditative, joyous, interfaith circle dances that use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements drawn f …

Creation Adventures is a group for adults, young adults, and families to enjoy fellowship and God's Creation together. We have regular outings, which may include visits to area parks, the zoo, hiking, kayaking, bicycling, other recreational activities, and possibly trips; plus watch videos and learn from other resources that increase our appreciation for our Creator and reveal how science, history, and the world and universe He created confirm the Bible. This group is family-friendly and complet …

Join the Compleat Naturalist meetup group to meet other nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, naturalists, and similarly inquisitive minds. We offer a wide variety of programs for the beginner to the advanced naturalist, and from informal social events with featured guest naturalists, to in-depth multi-session courses, and field trips to fascinating locations in the Southern Appalachians, the most bio-diverse area in North America.

Greenville, South Carolina's best women's beer hosting meet-up event: Greenville's Girls Pint Out Encourages women to taste beer and learn about the history and varieties of craft of beer. We will hold a monthly event including tastings, beer pairings, and brewery tours. Greenville's Girls Pint Out is intended to bring women together regularly to try new beers, pair them with different foods, and also to meet other smart women interested in learning about beer and socializing. We welcome all gal …

We are trying to establish a Makerspace program in Asheville through a wide variety of venues. We would like to start with community competitions and challenges, work with local schools to develop their programs, and then occupy a facility after all the bugs have been worked out of the system and there is a clear path to ownership of a facility by a 501(c)3 non-profit. For history on the Asheville Makers go to: http://www.AvlMaker.org To stay up to date on the progress of AshevilleMakerspace.Org …

A group for people who make or want to learn to make chain maille, including armour, jewelry, pouches, etc. We welcome all maillers from beginners to advanced. No experience necessary, I can teach you if you don't know how. Meetings may include, but are not limited to making chain maille, discussing chain maille, and teaching and learning chain maille patterns. I'm always open to learning new patterns and techniques myself.