Join the conversation around transformational educational policies and practices - so that we can ensure every student in Minnesota graduates college-ready. This book club is for passionate, action-oriented community members who want to make an impact in the lives of Minnesota students. We will gather at a coffee house on the 1st Saturday of the month to discuss pressing issues of education (within the context of the book), discuss the road-blocks of those issues and discuss strategies to overco …

Secular Bible Study is a joint effort between religious believers and atheists in the Twin Cities to study and discuss the Bible and Religion -- not to engender any specific religious or non-religious view, but to explore their historical context, societal impact and cultural relevance. SBS invites expert speakers to lecture on particular topics and lead discussions; and facilitates respectful and constructive reasoning dialogues between people of many different (or no) beliefs, providing the op …

Greetings and Salutations! This is a free and open society that was created for the specific purpose of discussing, exploring, and contemplating various issues, ideas, and concerns that relate to world government. We are not here to support any particular approach that can lead to a world government, but we assemble at each group meeting to discuss relevant issues that pertain to its hypothetical practice. Ideally, it is the aspiration of the society to bring together members of the general publ …

Ever hear about the Art Salon of Paris in the 1800's and New York in the early 1900's. Our artist friends agree that we need a place today to gather, discuss the arts, show current work and reflect on past artist's work. It is an experiment, testing to see whether the topics that intrigue us have meaning and significance beyond a select few, and seeking to create a time/space within which we can stir a lively, rigorous discussion about the state of art - local, national and international - yours …

Book club looking for ladies in their 20's and 30's who love to read! Meetings take place at a bar or restaurant in Minneapolis. Members can grab food or a cocktail while we discuss the book we read. Meetings are held near the end of each month. We ask for a $5 annual membership due from each member. All new members will have an opportunity to come to one meeting to check it out the book club without paying the $5 due. Anyone who decides they like it, and want to come back will be expected to p …

North Loop Ladies...let's get together to read & discuss some great books and socialize at one of our neighborhood establishments. Plan to meet once per month, beginning late December or just after the new year. Hoping to meet many great North Loop (Downtown Minneapolis) residents!

Have you heard of Ayn Rand and wondered why she's so popular 56 years after Atlas Shrugged was published? Have you read Atlas Shrugged? The Fountainhead? Do you enjoy philosophy? Then join us Thursday evenings at 7pm at the U of MN campus. We meet for philosophy, discussion, reading, and videos - all about Rand and her philosophy, Objectivism. You don't have to be a U of MN student and you don't have to know anything about her or her philosophy. Just bring an appetite for learning and a genuine …

This is a group for those who love ideas, culture, great conversations, and staying active all year long. We read works of (primarily) fiction with a strong sense of time and place, ideally written by an author from the locale in which it’s set. Traveling the world in our reading, it seems only fitting that the discussion be also on the move! So we take our conversations out-of-doors for a walk around our wonderful local Twin cities neighborhoods, lakes, parks, etc. and conclude for final though …

For anyone interested in discussing and reading great books on politics, technology, culture, and history, this is the club for you! If the meetup gains traction, we'll come up with a system for book selections. For the first month, though, I have gone ahead and picked out "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson. Even if you haven't read the book of the month, feel free to show up and listen to what other people are saying about it.

Meet other local people who are interested in studying the Bible, its meaning, origins and traditions. The time for future meetings will be determined by the people who want to be part of the group. All will be welcome to this group and all will have an equal voice. This will not be sponsored by any church group. There will be no fees, requested donations or other commitments except a desire to learn. I may also ask different scholars and other teachers to come and speak if the group is in agree …

Looking for people interested in diving into true conversation, listening without judgement and speaking without anger. The topics of conversation will not be predetermined, but will flow from the participants own interests. We will ad-lib the discussions. Plan on a small group in home setting to keep it relaxed and quiet. Depending on interest level this could change.

Hello Local Photogs. We are one of the largest and most active groups of photographers in Minnesota . We are more than just your ordinary camera group.  We a a tight community of artist who promote and support each other whether you are a beginner,  hobbyist or pro we are here to support you. Membership Terms General Membership - Anyone who has joined our meetup group if you don't have a title under your name you are considered General Membership . Outdoor photography -  Member who Supports the …

A gathering of young adults interested in exploring the intersection of faith and life while enjoying great tap beers. Topics vary each month. Past topics have included: the marriage amendment, voter ID, philanthropy, violence like the Aurora shooting, etc. Open to anyone age 21 and up with an open mind and respectful spirit. Membership Perk - If it's your first time joining us, we'd be more than happy to cover your first drink or beverage.

In early 2010, my wife Sharon and I started A Partnership Of Diabetics (A-POD) in the Phillips Community of south Minneapolis—considered the most culturally-diverse, economically-challenged in Minnesota. If we can make our program work here, we thought, it just might work anywhere! We began without a cent of grant money using just our Social Security and pension funds. The Center for Changing Lives of Lutheran Social Services initially provided us with a meeting space. Advertising through Meet-u …

This group is for anyone interested in Speaking on Food, Identity, Health, and Society. I really believe in the profound ability of food to heal and empower communities. Because of that, I’m looking forward to meeting and building with you all. Our Mission A Healthier Environment Deeper Social Cohesion Increased Economic Opportunity

Metaphor is always with us in: what we read and write; what we see in media, film, T.V. and photography; in all forms of the arts, including the art of telling our stories from poetry to cultural fables to personal story, but it is also embedded in psychology and education. Metaphors are powerful and enrich our lives, but they also can have destructive impacts or sell us down the garden path making us think we need things that we don't. This Meetup will look at the art of metaphor. I will bring …

This group is for parents who want to get together along with their children for play groups and fun activities, while at the same time discussing parenting issues.  I envision some meetings being straightforward play sessions, some being book discussions (maybe without children present sometimes?), some being discussions about specific issues (sleep issues, older sibling adjusting to new baby, how to create routines/rhythm in your day, positive discipline, etc.), and others being crafty gatheri …

Our meetup group is a welcoming and friendly group of folks who like to get out there and ride! We think that riding in a group is usually more fun than riding solo. We have all levels of bikers, from beginners to advanced. Our bikers also have all kinds of bikes – old ones, new ones, ratty ones, shiny ones, road, mountain, and hybrid. Our rides go all over – metro, ‘burbs, outlying areas. Roads, trails, and track. This year, we’re even trying some camping trips! We’re not very formal. We don’t …

This page is hosted and maintained by MNPoly. Members of this Meetup group should feel free to post any event they want known by the polyamory community. Events need not be limited to those organized by MNPoly MNPoly is a polyamory organization based in St. Paul - Minneapolis, MN. We serve the polyamory community at large in three ways: First, we strive to create a supportive environment that encourages the discussion of responsible, intimate, caring, multi-partnered relationships and relate …

Formerly the Reluctant Activists For Ron Paul Meetup, this meetup now focuses on one of the most basic principles of Liberty, and a cornerstone of Dr. Ron Paul's economic philosophy - The Free Market. Our meetup title, The Green Anchor, was the name of the restaurant in Vienna where Ludwig von Mises gathered with his friends to discuss economics well into the late evening. If you are not familiar with Austrian Economics or Ludwig von Mises, you can get a quick overview here (http://en.wikipedia. …

I am interested in gathering a group of people to check out and support some of the great independent restaurants around the Twin Cities area; ideally I would love to have a maximum of 10 people per event to gather around a table, try interesting things from the menu, discuss and critique the food, discuss wine pairings and share some interesting restaurant and food experiences. I'd like to keep the events smaller, so we can talk, get to know each other and share some great ideas. Please join me …

A group to meet and discuss, learn and present on the myriad of web technologies that Google supports, promotes and offers. Main discussion board at https://groups.google.com/group/gdg-tc.  Join us on Google Plus!

Running a business may leave you making decisions alone at the top.  If you are like most business owners, your family and friends cannot fully appreciate what it takes to run and grow a business. As a business owner, you face challenges that are common to business owners. We recognize the value of learning from each other (which is cheaper than hiring consultants). That's why we formed these "executive peer groups." Come discuss challenges and issues with your business peers who have built comp …

Welcome to Dharma Readers. This group is a book club which focuses on books that explore the many different facets of Buddhism. We welcome Buddhists and Non-Buddhists alike. We do not favor any particular form of Buddhism and seek only to deepen our understanding and knowledge of his teaching. This group is for those who want to learn more about the Dharma in a group setting. Format: We do an informal ten minute meditation before we start each meeting. Depending on the type of book we are readin …

If you are interested in all that is psychic and self development, whether this is new for you or not, this could be a group to explore.,  A meeting is held once a month of comprising of two parts. First, a discussion of a particular topic of interest,  we can share ideas, experiences, techniques or eduction. The second part of the group will devoted to actual practice time with each other, either in small groups or all together. Practice could be meditation, readings or healings. The goal for t …

The LawSmoothie Project provides numerous meetups so that super-small business owners to get the help they need, in a relaxed, easy and enjoyable way --oh, and did I say "affordable?"  Yes, that!  The whole point of the Project is to deliver innovative solutions that allow super-small business owners to get the help they need at tremendous cost savings, but without sacrificing quality. SpeakEasies are a FREE roundable to talk over legal and business questions.  Topics are whatever the group wan …

Merge is a blog discussing design and entrepreneurship curated by designer Doug Powell. On Merge, designers can find information and inspiration to take their business ideas directly to market. http://mergeblog1.wordpress.com/ Merge Meetups will be most valuable for people working as designers or creative professionals who are interested in discussing new ways of building their business.

An informal gathering for discussion and networking of business leaders, professionals, students, scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs. Innovations and the creative process in products, business models and science are subjects of conversation.  Sometimes there is a discussion topic, others a featured guest. The goals are to connect innovators and entrepreneurs so we can learn from each other, make the journey more fun, and to support each others success.