Meet other local Democrats from Woodside and Jackson Heights and help out your local community as we help organize and support the Democratic cause in our city. Here, we learn to work closely with our elected officials, both local and national, and we develop the means to make our voices heard in the city, state and Washington D.C. We have also partnered with other local groups, including the Greater New York Chapter of the Red Cross, and the Wood-Heights Volunteer Ambulance Corps., to allow …

Discover some new restaurants in and around West New York and meet some of your neighbors. Instead of running into the City, driving to Hoboken or dealing with the crowds on River Road, let's get to know some local spots while meeting new friends. Whether you're single or married, old or young, an owner or a renter, living down by the river or up on the cliffs, we'll enjoy some laid back meals and other events that are mostly centered around our town.

LocalTech New York is about the convergence of small, local and tech. We want to connect New Yorkers who are into tech, engaged with their neighborhoods, and/or interested in merging the two together. Whether you're a small business owner looking for interesting new tech opportunities, a technologist trying to build a solution for local, or just someone who loves where they live...come join us!

This film series provides a forum for local and independent filmmakers and video artists to share and discuss their work and ideas. Each month we'll screen one or more works and then circle up for an intimate conversation with the artists or guest speaker. We'll focus on "art" films, both abstract and and narrative, primarily by local filmmakers, as well as hard-to-find foreign classics, and new documentaries. We have also started to organize and attend seminars on various industry topics like h …

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Welcome to Friend 2 Speak 2! Join Us With 1-Easy Click. All Profile Questions Are Optional! Calling all friendly people! This group is for anyone who is looking to make new friendships, socialize, network and experience fun times and maybe learn a few new things along the way. Welcome if you're open to new experiences and want to add a completely new dimension to your social life! We're about: Friends 2 Speak 2 · Self-Improvement · Making New Friends · Personal Growth · Social Gatherings · Bui …

If you are a karaoke nut like myself, this is your chance to be a star! Just step up to the mic and don't forget to take a deep breath. This group is about singing and having a good time in a social environment. While you are here meet other fellow karaoke goers and stay in touch with the hottest karaoke group of Queens, NY.All Queens locals are encouraged to sign up. So, What are you waiting for? Please check out our online songbook and subscribe to receive new song updates! www.madnesskaraoke. …

Queens represents an early history of filmmaking as evidenced by the century old Kaufman Astoria Studios and new Silvercup Studios based here. Filmmakers are documenting and creating shorts and features highlighting the borough, as well as supporting local film festivals and art venues. Time to unite, to share ideas, successes, failures and ways to help promote and build on the talent and perspective that is unique to Queens, NY.

The NYC Political Activists for Ron Paul 2012 Meetup will center on activities and events to help Ron Paul win NYC's Republican Presidential Primary. Why Ron Paul? For 30 years, Ron Paul's approach to republican democracy has been consistent, principled and rooted in the U.S. Constitution.  He has worked to understand and honor the supreme law of the land and the freedoms it protects for all citizens.  He was true to his oath to uphold the Constitution even when doing so was unpopular with hi …

To build a local community of LIC/Astoria residents who want to see social change for the better in our neighborhoods and beyond. If you'd like to join the conversation, go here: http://groups.google.com/group/occupy-astorialic-queens

Emerging Artists Connect is a non-profit artist coalition that hosts networking events for artists in various mediums, by turning Performance Venues into Pop-Up Galleries for the night! We host our mixers monthly, and we also book bands with affiliate venues in NYC! Check us out on Facebook for Photos & Videos of our past events: http://www.facebook.com/EmergingArtistsConnect Check us out on Twitter for Updates & posts of local bands and artists! https://twitter.com/EACmix

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 …

“Let's get together for affordable activities in our neighborhood, like going for runs, having picnics at Riverside Park, dog play dates, crafting, eating out locally and just socializing. These events will be geared for just the ladies, but I have a mix of interests so suggestions are welcomed.”

Do you love live music, supporting local bands, and socializing in a club environment? This group celebrates an emerging new genre in entertainment: the theatrical concert. These shows blend together the music and concepts of rock/pop bands with the multimedia, storytelling, and stage elements of theater. Let's discover these shows together! Stand up and rock out, or stand back and drink at the bar - we want to meet you and exchange music stories.

Come Together For Health™ Improving access to affordable healthcare by promoting innovative technologies that transform healthcare. Health Technology Forum (HTF) is a platform for people worldwide who have a common interest in making healthcare better, more accessible and affordable. Our international network of technology and healthcare entrepreneurs, developers, regulators, and providers are advancing the pace of healthcare innovation by engaging in exciting and productive dialogue between exp …

The mission of the International Debate Education Association (IDEA) is to promote mutual understanding and democracy globally by supporting discussion and active citizenship locally. Founded in the City of London in 1755, the Cogers is the oldest free speech forum in the world. IDEA brings this tradition to NYC with the introduction of the Big Apple Cogers, which typically meets the first Wednesday of each month (locations vary) for a lively open debate on current events. Here's how it works - …

We're a congregation of individuals and families who seek to learn, explore, and sustain the teachings and practices of egalitarian Judaism from a shared local neighborhood in Jackson Heights, Queens. See our website, http://jhtikvah.wordpress.com/

Please visit the official 9/12 Project website at http://the912-project.com to learn about the organization, its mission and to find or start a local 9/12 Project group in your area.  You can also visit www.glennbeck.com to see what plans Glenn has in store next. Remember, it's not about Obama or Republicans vs Democrats.  We have proven that it is about all of us who come together to promote freedom.  Continue writing and calling your senators and representatives.  Stay involved!  We Are The Pe …

This group participates in local as well as national politics.  We are interested in supporting candidates who promote a non-interventionist foreign policy, sound monetary policy, an audit of the Federal Reserve and economic policies that provide the greatest value for the majority of people.  From time to time we have speakers, debate viewing parties and gatherings to discuss ways to improve the Democratic Party and take action. Prior to a primary we will support particular candidates that cham …

Do you ever wish you could ditch the crowds of tourists and discover the hidden gems that make up the character of this great city? Would you like to explore at your own pace? Are you interested in discovering secrets that even native New Yorkers might not have encountered? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then this meetup is for you! The best thing about New York City is living here, so go ahead, be curious, explore like a local, and impress even the most established New Yorkers …

Welcome to the NYC International Adventure Travel Club! Simply put, this group is for people who want to make friends and travel the world. The group tries to Meetup locally in the NYC area to bring adventurous people together to talk about where we’ve been and where we dream of going… with the ultimate goal of traveling to amazing and adventurous places around the world with a group of other liked-minded people (see our events). As much as we are looking to find other adventurous people t …

Making NYC more sustainable and more resilient We can be proud of NYC’s record as one the greenest large cities in the US.  For years, we’ve been describing green practices as making our communities more sustainable.  That’s good, but a little vague – leaving us to guess about exactly which existential threat is being implied – and how much the green practice in question will help, let alone ensure our civilization is still around in 10 or 100 or 10,000 years.  Then came Hurricane Sandy. The s …

Calling everyone from Sunnyside/Woodside/Long Island City/Astoria/Forest Hills and beyond! What makes ! Sunnyside/Woodside/Long Island City/Astoria/Forest Hills Great neighborhood in the best city on the planet? The history, style, attitude, and diversity . . . sure, all of that is great. But the restaurants and local food establishments which have helped shape the cultural fabric of local neighborhoods . . . The places where the locals go . . . Well that my friends, is gold. Join me to experien …

This is a group for lovers of Harlem -- its culture, legacy, and vibes! Our journey is to find, experience and celebrate the soul of Harlem – old and new, well-travelled or off the beaten path! Looking for forward to exploring Harlem with everybody and connecting the dots.

Girls in Tech is a global organization focused on the engagement, education and empowerment of powerful, influential women in technology and entrepreneurship. Girls in Tech chapters such as this one engage the local community of women in the technology and entrepreneurship spaces, as well as highlight the specific industry concerns in each geographic region. Thank you for joining us! See you soon. Visit use at: http://girlsintechnyc.com Follow us on Twitter: @gitweet and @gitnyc and Facebook! L …

WELCOME TO UNITED LATINO PROFESSIONALS! Friends. Culture. Community. EXPLORE THE CULTURE! MAKE NEW FRIENDS! GIVE BACK! ULP Vision: United Latino Professionals(ULP) will be the leading social networking group in the nation, with chapters in all major urban areas. Our activities will continue to unite people and celebrate Latino culture. ULP Mission: United Latino Professionals (ULP) is a social networking platform designed to foster strong connections between its members. ULP offers varied, high …

ABOUT THE NY CITY MOVIE WATCHERS & MUCH MORE MEETUP GROUP Join our group to meet other local movie fans! Get together to plan movie outings and discuss hot movies of the month. We will go to local movie theaters to watch movies, and head to local restaurant, bars and coffee houses afterwards to meet, mingle and discuss. We are a fun and exciting group of people that love movies. We discuss the films we watch over drinks or a nice meal.  We love to meet and socialize with new and old friends. You …

Meet other local caving (i.e. spelunking) enthusiasts to discuss your love of the underground. Learn how to participate in caving adventures, whether locally on day trips, or in Pennsylvania and upstate New York on weekend trips, week long trips throughout the US, and longer expeditions throughout the world. Loaner equipment (helmets & head lamps) and training provided. We are a mixed group, ranging from those who explore simple cave systems without the aid of any special technical equipment and …