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What's a Meetup Group?

Meetup Groups are today's support groups, parent playgroups, citizen groups, fitness groups, book clubs, professional groups, and other powerful local groups!

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Meet other Asian chicks (& other females) to make new friends, talk about anything, and do fun monthly activities. Single, married, mommies, career minded, etc. Get togethers in Chicago and suburbs.

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Asian chicks
5.0

Meet other local people who are interested in building better community with their neighbors. Gather to discuss more improved ways of dealing with neighborhood harassment or violence. Learn how to connect, cooperate, and communicate with those in your community!

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Neighbors
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Meet other local Small Business Owners! Come to a Small Business Meetup to network, find new customers, get advice and avoid costly mistakes. Hear how others have overcome hurdles and achieved success. All are welcome!

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Small Business Owners
5.0

For over 2 years we've been meeting to help long-time bloggers and wannabe bloggers meet, learn new things, and have an opportunity to "talk shop" about blogging. Check out our wiki at http://chicagobloggers.pbwiki.com/New-for-Summer

 This was my first time attending any Meetup Group and I really enjoyed the collaboration of such great minds from the different walks of life. 

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Bloggers
4.75

We're Divas but only b/c we are Dynamic, Independent, Vivacious, Ambitious, and Sassy Women! This group is for all Women! Most members are between 20 & 40, but age is just a number! If want to meet other women in your community for friendship, promote your business, make contacts with cool people and do fun girly stuff join us! In 2008 look

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Divas
4.75

The Chicago Lacrosse Meetup is open to anyone looking to get involved with the game of lacrosse, whether as a player, coach, fan or volunteer. In this Meetup, you'll meet other lacrosse enthusiasts who share a love of the game. Level of commitment will vary depending on your interests and availability. There will be opportunities to toss the

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Lacrosse Fans
4.75

Enjoy meeting other science enthusiasts as we visit great science-related sites in Chicagoland. Members suggest, and we schedule, cool events.

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People interested in Science
4.75

This group is a great opportunity for fun, fellowship, and friendship. We invite you to join us as we gather to develop community and friendship with women throughout the city from various cultures and backgrounds. The possibilities are endless?

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women
4.75

Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information. We are a relatively new local organization that is part of the larger national organzation and we are comprised of professional women of all ages and professions. We meet monthly for brown bag lunches and occasionally host happy hour event

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Working Women
4.5

Looking to meet Girlfriends to hang out with? Wondering where you can find YOUR Sex in the City friends? Well then you're in the right place. This meetup is for single 20-30 something women or those who are still young at heart. Girlfriends live in Chicago and would like to meet other women who enjoy hitting the town, working out, attending festi

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Girlfriends
4.25

Virtual meetings! Join people around the globe who are who are interested in practicing the science and ideolgy of The Law of Attraction in an effort to attract abundance/prosperity; getting what one desires.

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Law of Attraction Practicers
5.0

Positive Focus is about living life to the fullest. This Meetup group is designed to be a smorgasbord of opportunities for you to find the right group for you to enJOY. Whether it is a PF meeting, CSL event, Abraham, CWG, Katie, or many more - all meetings are designed to lift you up, inspire and support you to create the life of your drea

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Positive Focusers
5.0

Based on the Smart Cookies Money Club method (featured on Oprah this year) this group is looking to start multiple groups in the Chicago Area. We are seeking fabulous women interested in supporting each other to get out of debt and attract more money by using the fool proof methods perfected by the Smart Cookies.

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Millionaires
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Meet with other local active dog owners. Group open to all those who enjoy taking their dogs out to have over 10,000 square feet of outdoor running room! Dogs must be neutered/spayed, updated on all vaccinations, including rabies, and must be in good health. Additionally, your dog must get along well with other dogs. No aggressive dogs please!

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Chicago Active Dog Owners
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The Chicago Backpackers is a club for those who share an enthusiasm for backpacking. The club helps introduce people who are new to backpacking to the sport, organize trips for members, and encourage networking amongst backpackers to help facilitate further enjoyment of the sport. The primary focus of the group is backpacking, which is where one hi

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Backpackers
4.5

*** Please excuse the dust. In the coming weeks, we're shaking things up just a bit to reshape The Chicago Business Strategy and Networking Group to provide more benefits, value and fun to its members. Stay tuned for more! *** Sincerely, Jason Rosado Organizer http://www.DistinctiveCoaching.com *************************************

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Professionals
2.5

Meet with local expatriates, Americans who have lived overseas, and people who are passionate about cross cultural communication and intercultural issues. People who have traveled extensively, lived in a foreign country, or focused their studies on multicultural communication often have a lot in common. Everyone is welcome!

414
Members
4.5

Meet other local women who are interested in the topic of Feminism. Discuss current issues, such as equal rights, politics, and standing up for what you believe in!

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Feminists
4.75

Alley Cat Allies has targeted Chicago, IL for increased Trap-Neuter-Return and feral cat awareness. Through public education, awareness campaigns, community organizing and partnerships with leading animal welfare agencies and shelters, ACA hopes to bring the issue of feral cats and Trap-Neuter-Return to the forefront of public awareness. Feral C

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Cat Lovers
4.75

This group is for German speakers of all levels. Even non-german speakers, but those who are interested in learning or just the culture. There are more than monthly meetings!

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German Speakers
4.25

Meetup for networking, tips & techniques for the downright desperate, ex dot-commers and downsizees of all industries.

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People Hunting for Jobs
4.5

This meetup is for 30+ women who live in the Lakeview or surrounding area of Chicago and would like to meet other women who are beyond their "partying" years. I enjoy hitting the town every once in a while but I believe there is more to life than clubs and bars! I want to meet women who enjoy taking dance classes, eating at outdoor cafes, talking

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women
4.75

Meet other local Math Buffs of all ability levels. Discuss all forms of math, including pure mathematics. Fun to the nth degree for everyone who likes to solve for X, or prove x-->y where x-->y is non-trivial. We can also discuss learning other math and non-math related topics.

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Math Buffs
4.75

Meet other local people interested in discussing ideas about the metaphysical. We can cover anything from the modern shaman, the search for enlightenment, being and self, religion and science, etc.

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Metaphysicians
4.75

Meet with other local multiracial individuals, couples and families. Discuss the similar challenges & issues that you face, and the rewards of your situation, while socializing and networking with others who can relate! All people, couples and familes who are racially blended by birth, marriage or adoption are welcome in this safe and supportive e

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Chicago Multiracial/BFN Members
4.75

Meet fellow Vegetarians near you! Come to a local Vegetarian Meetup and discuss living a healthy vegetarian lifestyle. Have delicious meals, share your favorite recipes and make new friends!

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Vegetarians
4.5

Meet other local movie fans! Get together for movie outings and to discuss the hot movies of the month. Events are held in Chicago, Schaumburg, Evanston, and other locations in the Chicago area.

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Movie Fans
4.25

Meet women in your community for friendship. Activities will include great conversation, dining out, movies, dancing, drinks or just out having a ball. Possibilities are endless. Men are great but don't we lose ourselves at times? Let's fix that!

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women
4.75

**We are no longer a 20's/30's group. If you would like a referral to a group that serves this age bracket, The Neighborhood is an excellent group. A few of our members are actively involved with The Neighborhood. You can find them on Meetup.com* If you are interested in expanding your horizons and diversifying your fellowship experience, thi

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Christians
4.5

Windy City Hikers is an outdoors group active in the Chicagoland area. We have no membership dues. We're all about getting outside; hiking, camping, canoeing...but hiking is cheap and easy! Please visit our 'About Us' section for more info and group policy information.

1,780
Windy City Hikers
4.75

The purpose of this group is to connect Women of Color in the Chicago area. Our motto: Erasing the Stereotype ~ Strengthening Sisterhood. Women of color often face challenges both professional and personal that sometimes only other women of color can understand. This group will be a social arena in which we can discuss, vent and laugh about the man

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Social Networkers
4.5