TOGETHER WE CAN REACH A BILLION ACTS OF NONVIOLENCE We dedicate ourselves to a peace so profound that it inspires everything we do: from the games we play, to the words we speak, to the way we relate to ourselves and our neighbors. We are offering the world a vision of peace. Now, more than ever, we need the courage and compassion to believe, and live, and love, and work, as men and women of non-violence. There is No Higher Calling! Attend the Launch Event for “Non-Violence – No Higher Calling, …

The Camarilla is an international LARP group that has chapters each running their own game that contributes to a larger story. LARP stands for Live Action Role Play which is a tabletop gaming meets improv acting. A pure tabletop game involves a player describing what their character does whereas in LARP the player acts out what the character does. A pure improv makes up whimsical or outlandish situations and acts it out with other improv actors whereas in LARP there is an individual that guides …

then this is the group for you! Have you ever wanted to go to a show but couldn't find anyone to go with? Or gone by yourself but found that it's just not the same without some friends to share the experience with? I have, and that's why I'm starting this group. So if you like to go to shows (whether it be local bands, national acts, or festivals), this is the group for you. Note: this group will focus mostly on local music and national indie rock/pop/dance/hip-hop acts. However, there are excep …

Create positive connections with other northern Illinois families who educate their children at home! Welcome to Positive Connections ! We are an inclusive and member-driven group.  Our primary purpose is to GIVE HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES A WAY TO SHARE ACTIVITIES WITH OTHER HOMESCHOOLERS.Doing fun things together gives us all more opportunities to establish meaningful connections, support each other, and build community. This group relies on the members to schedule real-life events and activitie …

The purpose of our meetings is simply to study and discuss the Bible as the infallible, inspired word of God (2 Timothy 3:16,17). We seek to promote faith in the true and living God and in Jesus Christ as the Divine Son of God and our Savior (John 20:30,31). Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, we encourage people of honest hearts to study the Bible regularly and to understand and obey it as the guide for their daily lives. We seek to follow only the Bible, no denominational creeds or man-made doctri …

From Ice Age glacial moraine landscapes to the quartzite bluffs of Devil's Lake to the steep hills and valleys of the the Driftless Area, southern Wisconsin is a wonderful place to explore on foot.  There may not be any mountains, but the area has a lovely scenic value all its own. Unlike other Meetup groups, this is an ADVANCED hiking group, the hikes that I do are NOT suitable for the beginner or out-of-shape hiker.   Since there aren't any mountains or canyons in Wisconsin to provide a real h …

"Toning" is using your voice to make sounds that don't have to be melodic or structured. In this group we will tone together up through the chakras, opening and clearing them so that they are operating at their ultimate frequency. Once we are tuned up we will engage in some free form toning with a set intention of sending love and light to a specific person, situation, or place that is agreed upon by the group. A powerful technique to resonate and balance your chakras using vowel sounds. This is …

A Free Community and Public Service for the Madison Area. Come Learn Simple, Easy and Effective Self-Defense Techniques Teenagers & Adults, Men & Women are Welcome! NO Martial Arts Skill Necessary! In light of the recent economic downturn, the World Hwa Rang Do Association and the Madison Hwa Rang Do Academy are now offering free and open self-defense classes to the public, to empower our communities regardless of financial situation. We believe that everyone should have basic and effective kn …

Frustrated by "greener-than-thou" side-issues or meaningless environmental gestures? Me too; and there are a lot of us who feel the same way. In a world where the next set of utility bills is already heading our way, we need real actions and real solutions that are within our reach today ... not at some nebulous point in the future. GreenGoals is all about those real world actions and solutions; from available green technology to "coming attractions" and ongoing local policy-making, together we …

This group for those for those in the Bdsm lifestyle. Adults only. I have been in the lifestyle for 10 years but I know its hard for others to find others this the place to find others in the lifestyle. this group is talking and learning about bdsm or looking for a partner for a long Term Relationship.the book 50 shades of grey is a little off people have rights and a mind of their own.bdsm is not all about sex its about bonding and like marriage.you need to earn some one trust Just as theirs. I …

This is a network for aspiring filmmakers and screenwriters in the Milwaukee area. In addition to creating a community of screenwriters looking to improve their craft and get feedback on their ongoing projects, we're also creating a network of aspiring filmmakers serious about producing local films and building their reels.

Why Are We Offering These Self-Defense Workshops? We believe that everyone should have basic and effective knowledge on how to defend themselves against an attacker, bully, or any other act of physical aggression. This kind of physical and awareness training is invaluable, and these monthly classes will be sure to leave an impact on the participants and help prepare you just in case a "what if" happens. These self-defense workshops will be FREE to ANYONE who wants to come: the general public, …