Join us for fun and wine! Come to our local Wine Meetup to meet new people and experience new wines. Everyone is welcome; just be ready to enjoy yourself. Anyone with ideas for new meetup locations should feel free to share! If anyone wants to plan a meeting, or would like to host a tasting in their home, please let us know and we will work with you to set something up. We collect $1.00 in dues from each attendee of a wine meetup. These dues will be used to cover administrative expenses. Dues co …

Meet fellow wine enthusiasts near you! Come to a local Wine Meetup to taste new wines; learn about noses and legs; and discuss great vintages and estates. Everyone's welcome, from new bouquet-sniffers to educated connoisseurs. By the way, if you're in your 20s or 30s, or if you are a woman, you have the best natural palates (ability to smell and taste). So, don't be put off by the photo of the old guy drinking wine in Rome, who is organizing the group. :-) You will make new friends through t …

This group will provide a way to hook into the local wine tastings around the area, and do some of our own. We will also do some social tastings, and perhaps even some private ones. The goal will be to learn about wine, socialize and have fun. It does not matter if you know a lot or nothing, this will not be an intimidating group. There will be some social wine tastings and some more organized, guided tastings.

This local group is for singles of all ages who are looking for new friends, a new romance, long term relationships, or marriage. If you're not into the bar crowd, disillusioned by internet dating, and ready to find that special someone, this group is for you. We are scheduling events and casual parties where you can mingle with and get to know other singles in the area who, just like you, are ready to find that special someone. Good food & drinks, music, and good conversation with like-minded p …

Are you searching for nutrient dense, high vitality and vibrant food that's still alive with life force energy? Me too! Can't seem to find it locally. One answer...let's learn how to grow food that is healthy and nourishes the body and soul, while building community at the same time. Meet other locals who are interested in growing and enjoying Biodynamic and Beyond Organic food, medicinal herbs, honey bees, farming methods and more. Let's get together to learn how to best plan a nourishing garde …

Meet fellow Vegetarians near you! Come to our local vegetarian and vegan-friendly meetup and discuss living a healthy vegetarian lifestyle. Have delicious meals, share your favorite recipes and make new friends! This is a great way to visit vegan and vegetarian friendly restaurants. Even if you are not yet a vegan or vegetarian, join us if you're looking for more information and support! Our only rule:  Please keep your RSVP updated and current.  If you RSVP yes and plans change, please change y …

QC Dinner Group is a welcoming foodie group in Charlotte which gathers semi-monthly to try a new restaurant or to visit a favorite. We make every effort to support locally-owned restaurants but we may stray to a unique chain once in a while. Some of our favorites include:   Dish (Plaza/Midwood), Las Margaritas (East Charlotte), Savor Cafe (Uptown), Waldhorn (Pineville), Fiamma (Dilworth),  Alexander Michael's (Uptown), Woodlands (East Charlotte), Greek Isles (Southend), Bistro La Bon (Plaza/Mid …

This group is dedicated to connecting and empowering Single Mothers in the local Charlotte area! As Single Mothers, we face many challenges when it comes to raising our children. But who said you had to do it alone? With over 13 million single mothers in the US, there is a lack of resources available to us! Let's start a movement! This group will be dedicated to providing Single Mothers with: * Counseling Services- from local lawyers, psychologists, pastors, financial consultants,social worke …

Welcome! Columbia Veg is a South Carolina Midlands area community group for vegans, vegetarians, and those exploring a plant-based lifestyle for ethical, environmental, spiritual and/or health reasons. You do not need to be vegan or vegetarian to join, you just need to eat vegan/vegetarian at events. Our potlucks are vegan so everyone can eat everything. (Vegan means no animal-derived ingredients, including meat, fish, dairy, eggs and honey). Our events include dinners at local veg-friendly rest …

We have such GREAT theatre here in Asheville and the surrounding areas! This group is for women who love live theater and want to support the performing arts in Western North Carolina. Let's get together and take advantage of this amazing arts community by attending some of the theatrical productions in the local area. Perhaps we can have dinner before or coffee/drinks after. If you're like me, you love to talk about the play you've just seen. Join this group if you're a woman who wants to: S …

I recently moved to Charlotte from PA and was a member of a Sushi meetup group there. I checked for a group here and there wasn't any, so after months of waiting, I decided to start one up myself. I'd like to have a fun, active group to meet up at local sushi places, in addition to hibachi, thai, etc. when there is interest. This group is for anyone who likes sushi, from the beginner (like myself) to the expert and for anyone who likes trying new sushi restaurants out, and who likes meeting ne …

Our meetup is starting again.  Please forgive us for our recent hiatus.  Regular meetups will be scheduled at least twice a month from now on. Hi and Welcome to Triad Japanese Conversation and Social Outings. This group is for everyone interested in Japanese language and culture.  My husband Kaz and I created this group as a way to share our love of Japan and meet others who are interested in the language, food and culture.  Most months we have at least two Japanese language and conversation stu …

"CWC" - This Is A Group For Wine & Cheese Enthusiasts In The Charlotte NC Area. Meet Educated People Who Like Tasting New Wine Or Would Like To Know More About Wine and Artisanal Cheeses. Charlotte Wine Group is open to every prospective member who wants to discover, discuss and share his/her passion. We meet a few times a month to discover new wine, new countries, new varieties, and meet new wine enthusiasts. Members are encouraged to take advantage of scheduled wine tastings at local Charlot …

Become part of Asheville's most active community! Have you been ignoring a very important part of your life-  Being a part of a diverse community filled with people of varied backgrounds & interests who laugh a lot, make plans to explore, dance, travel, and enjoy life together? Stop working so hard, staying home so much.  Remember that having fun makes even the following day more exciting! We are a community, not just a group of people looking for an excuse to visit one more restaurant.  Our mem …

Where anyone who is interested in gardening and/or permaculture can meet each other and join in the fun! Not sure how to start gardening? Don't know what permaculture is? Want to meet fun people who are interested in growing food and other related things? This is the group for you! Anyone can suggest an idea for a topic and anyone who knows a topic that other find interesting are encouraged to step up and share their knowledge.  Feel free to contact me for any reason! Some of the general topics …

Welcome to the Winston Salem French Conversation Group! We are a group of people from the Winston Salem area who speak French or would like to learn how to speak French! We are not a formal group, we are very relaxed and we welcome anyone who speaks French, including those who are just beginning to learn. Our goal is to meet new and interesting people, help practice your French speaking skills, and improve your vocabulary. Everyone is welcome, all ages and levels of experience. Come by yourself …

We Are All Farmers Permaculture Institute Meetup Group is dedicated to agricultural and creative experimentation and regeneration focused on food as a primary foundation of community. It is led by certified & trained permaculture practitioners. We explore and practice hands-on permaculture principles. Come on out and meet new folks and get your hands in the dirt! Our approach is humble and from a place of reverence. Despite years of practice in land stewardship and now permaculture systems desig …

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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 …

I am starting this group to bring together people in the central SC area who are interested in how to live a more eco-friendly and sustainable life in the city or the suburbs. I am learning, too, and hope to find more who want to learn AND teach others what they are doing to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Do you want to have backyard chickens? A vermicomposter? Solar panels or solar water heating? What can each of us do to minimize our impact on the environment? What can we do in our suburb …

This group promotes acceptance for people of all sexual orientations. While primarily an organization created for the LGBT community to socialize, we welcome all individuals who celebrate diversity. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun environment at local venues enabling the community to interact. There is no cost to join. You simply arrive at the specified location and pay for your own food and drinks. Events are planned once a month on Friday evenings.

Food is a right, not a privilege. Food Not Bombs is a community program that uses donations of food to from local grocery stores to prepare a free community meal. The food otherwise would have been thrown out by the stores, illustrating the problems of relying on a purely market-based model to distribute resources within our communities. We cook & serve every Monday at the Interactive Resource Center ( 407 East Washington... St., Downtown) from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. From November to March we serve …

The RelyLocal Matthews, Mint Hill and Indian Trail Meetup group was established to promote and present opportunities for local residents and local businesses to meetup at local venues for special events, discussions and causes. Our local events rotate through different venues in the Matthews, Mint Hill and Indian Trail to share opportunities for people to become more engaged in our local community through networking and causes. If you want to be part of your community, you need to live in your …

This is a grassroots group for animal activists in South Carolina! The group will encourage compassion for all living beings regardless of species- through public education, direct action, and collaboration with other local and regional organizations. Issues this group will work on may include: bear baying (and other animal baiting events), animal circuses, feral cats, chained dogs, puppy mills, canned hunts, carriage horses, vivisection (animal experimentation) farm animals/factory farming and …

This is a group for Italian Americans interested in practicing the Italian language. I started this group to connect to other Italians who speak Italian and want to keep practicing the language. We will meet once a month at a local Italian Restaurant.

Let's talk about food! We'll get together to discuss restaurants, cooking shows, cooking gadgets, coffee shops, bakeries, cooking techniques, favorite grocery store items, who has the best prices on groceries, and where to find the best desserts and chocolate. We'll also exchange recipes and give and get advice on growing our own produce. There will also be opportunities to have lunch or dinner at a restaurant, attend a potluck if you are willing to cook or bake something, and attend local food …

Who are we ? Foodies Getting together, sharing experiences and most importantly... Trying out new restaurants! Our goal is to meet up at least once or twice a month and explore a new eatery. We want to really connect with everyone , get to know you and build lasting friendships. There are so many restaurants , diners  & bakeries just waiting to be explored.......So lets get to it !!!!

Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment. Join us and see what it is all about!