Encouraging local economic development by use of a Community Exchange System, Local Exchange Transaction System, or Open Money System. Please check out the system that we now have up and running @ http://community-exchange.org/ Developing an Ann Arbor (Washtenaw County) Michigan local currency or means of exchange for the purpose of local economic development and small business growth, without dependency on interest based government "stimulus", fractional banking, and boom-bust cycles. …

… The premise of Ann Arbor Connect 250 is to consciously create, develop and cultivate a network of 250 (or more) people. Harvey MacKay boasts of a Networking Sphere of Influence of over 15,000 people! Once you have a network of 250, you establish yourself as a networking resource to those 250 people. When any of them need the services of a professional, they would think of you, since you belong to a Networking Group of professionals. Whenever one of your friends needs services provided by one of …

We are a diverse group of parents, Stay At Home, Working, or a combination of working in and out of the home, who love getting together to laugh and play as we navigate parenting in the Ann Arbor area. We participate in many activities together including playdates in member's homes, playdates in the community and family themed events on the weekends. We also have parents-only events that include a book club, mom's night out, dad's night out and couple's night out. Most of our members have you …

The Ann Arbor Entertainment group is for singles primarily in their 30s and 40s who enjoy a wide variety of entertainment, social activities and outdoor adventures. Our calendar is consistently full with events such as dining, wine tasting, bowling, trivia, canoeing, dancing, festivals, concerts, sporting events, picnics, comedy clubs and more. You name it, we're doing it and we're having fun! The majority of our events are held in and around Ann Arbor, but from time to time we venture off to D …

For people looking to make new friends while exploring cultural events, films, restaurants, and the outdoors in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Most of the active events get posted in the Ann Arbor Adventure Club group, so if you'd like to see all that we have going on, I'd recommend that you join that meetup as well.

Meet with people who like adventures - getting thrills through adventurous sports like climbing, hiking, kayaking, bungee jumping, skydiving, etc. All Adventurers Welcome! It's free to join and participate in most events. The only rule we have is if you RSVP yes, either show up, or update your RSVP to no. Most adventures will take place locally in the Ann Arbor and surrounding areas, and will be one-day or half-day outings. Activities may include (but are not limited to)? - Rock Climbing - H …

"The Ann Arbor Shutterbugs is a group of photographers who are dedicated to building a foundation for the local photography community through networking, workshops, and events." There weren't any Meetup groups in the Ann Arbor area dedicated to us photo-nuts! Now that has been remedied. :) If you love taking pictures, and would like to be able to go out and click away with other like-minded individuals, this group is for you! It doesn't matter if you're brand new to photography or a professi …

If you're between the ages of 21 and 41 and like to go out, meet new people and enjoy all the many things to do in the greater Ann Arbor area, you should check out the A2 Electric Underground. This is a social meetup more than an activity-centric one, which means that the focus is on meeting people and getting to know them more than it is about the specific activity of a particular event. In other words, every meetup is intended to be a meet and greet! Even if you don't like a particular event, …

Hey everyone! This is a group to organize social events for people who are in their 20s and living in Ann Arbor - whether you are in college, just graduated, or have been in Ann Arbor for a while, this is the group for you!

Organizers Chris Lindsay and Tim Chilcote decided to start the group because we share an enthusiasm for Michigan, in particular its prolific literary talent, as well as its breweries and wineries. The Michigan Beer & Book Club is a group out of Ann Arbor that will meet on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss one or two books that are either written by Michigan authors, or feature Michigan in some way. We'll meet at a local watering hole that serves Michigan beer and wine. If you are a f …

… We connect through Naturopathic School of the Healing Arts, Ann Arbor, and its New Life Energies center, as well as Gaia Center for Herbal Studies, welcoming a diverse group of experienced holistic practitioners into your life to help you learn about and develop confidence in natural medicine and natural healing at a grass roots level. A few guiding rules for smooth sailing: 1) Becoming a member- we will approve pending a few questions, and then confirm ongoing member status contingent on …

The Ann Arbor Science & Skeptics is a group consisting of members who have an enthusiasm for science, critical thinking, and humor. We meet once a month to discuss various scientific or skeptical-themed topics. We often have a guest expert on-hand to answer our questions and provide explanations on a particular topic. Some of our past guests include Henry Pollack (climate change), Brian Wecht (particle physics & the Large Hadron Collider), Shobita Parthasarathy (Genetic Patents & Home DNA …

eCommerce Ann Arbor focuses on encouraging innovation within the local eCommerce sector and helping local companies participate in initiatives through the import and export of visions, concepts, technologies, know-how and best practices. Topics include: development, usability, platforms, design, marketing, integration, security, organizational alignment, mobile, SEO, SEM, web analytics, functionality, strategy, social media integration We are aiming to have our first meeting in the next coupl …

This group is to help support each other in our efforts to be active, healthy role models for our children. It's not easy to get out of the house some days, but when you are committed and have support from peers, you become much more motivated. Physical activity and social activity are both healthy for parents and children alike. For the fall season, we'll discover farms, orchards, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and parks in and around Ann Arbor. We'll ice skate, sled, hike, bounce, swim, dance, …

Monthly gathering of area Ukulele enthusiasts. Fourth Tuesday of the month 7:30 pm All levels. Bring music to share. Oz's Music 1920 Packard Ann Arbor

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Come to an Ann Arbor French Conversation Group and make lots of nouveaux amis as you practice speaking. All levels welcome! This is a great way to get together with other people and practice speaking French in a fun and casual atmosphere!