DC Spiritual Living is a spiritual community that focuses on personal transformation . We believe that "if you change your thinking, you change your life." We study new thought and ancient wisdom teachings with a focus on personal practice, prayer, and living a conscious life. We welcome people from all spiritual paths. Each Month we study a different book. For more information on our group, you can visit us on Facebook.

We're a bunch of hackers, inventors, engineers, techies, developers and makers who love all things IT and security. Everyone is welcome - from advanced hardware hackers to those who would like to learn what can be done with these new technologies in the arts, sciences, healthcare, gaming, academia, and business venture opportunities. Our meetups are totally informal and are a great opportunity to chat about projects, create new ones, solve problems, mingle, network and generally shoot the breeze …

CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. Don't drink? Don't let that stop you from joini …

We are the DC Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery.  We help advance computing as a science and a profession.  We do this offline through lectures, workshops, discussion panels, and professional development seminars.  We partner with ACM HQ, ACM Public Policy, ACM special interest groups (SIGs), DC area technical user groups, and area university Comp Sci and Info Tech departments. Join us if you like any of the following categories: http://acm.org/sigs Suggest a topic or speaker, w …

… In this time of rising religiosity, anti-intellectualism and political turmoil on ethical issues, it is critical that rationalists and freethinkers join together to promote and defend science, reason, and secular values. CFI–DC is the Washington, D.C. region's source for information and social activities serving atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, skeptics, and freethinkers of all ages and backgrounds. We hope you can identify with our goals and find a home at our Center! Learn more about CF …

The Washington Area Astronomy Meetup connects people interested in astronomy by fostering informal gatherings at local star parties, public observatory nights, astronomy lectures and other astronomy-related programs. No experience in astronomy is required and you don't need to own a telescope to participate. The free evening "star party" meetups posted here are hosted by local astronomy clubs and organizations that welcome public participation. These groups offer fun, safe ways to explore the ni …

The Philosophical Society of Washington (PSW), the oldest scientific society in Washington, invites speakers from the large, diverse scientific community in the Washington area to present results not yet in public awareness. The society attracts members who would like to be aware of the frontiers of diverse intellectual disciplines. Meetings are generally held every other Friday from October to May at the Cosmos Club. Following the scheduled program, members have the opportunity to present and d …

SahajaYoga Meditation is meant for everyone who desires to find his or her true self. A state, which is Joyous, Peaceful and which emits Love for everyone. It is not just a book or a set of exercises but a living science that will open up to you gradually as your meditation become deeper, stronger and more fulfilling. SahajaYoga Meditation was founded by Honorable Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi in 1970. It involves the awakening of a subtle spiritual energy known as the mother `Kundalini` which lies d …

www.novac.com ***The events posted here are open to the public and are offered monthly.  NOVAC Members have access to daily viewing sites and opportunities! :)  Please visit our website to become a member!!*** NOVAC is a non-profit organization formed in 1990, however, the club was around informally many years before that! We provide enjoyment and education to the public (and ourselves!) through amateur astronomy. We discuss telescopes, astrophotography, and anything above our at …

As more biotech and life science companies are attracted to the DC metro area, there is a clear need to facilitate interaction amongst its key players. To that end, we will host quarterly networking events with other biotechnology professionals and business partners. The group is open to those in the biotechnology, life science or pharmaceutical companies in the DC Metro Area. The quarterly networking event will be an informal event allowing for exchange of ideas and business cards. Eventuall …

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This group meets once a week on Sundays at our home in Germantown, MD at 11:30am. We are doing a systematic study of the Bhagavad-Gita. We discuss and share our realizations on the verses and also talk about how to apply in our lives. The format is informal and discussion oriented. We start with Kirtan and end with vegetarian lunch. We also teach mantra meditation.

WINFORMS is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practice of operations research and the management sciences in the greater Washington DC area. WINFORMS, with 120 individual members, is one of the largest geographic sections of INFORMS. WINFORMS holds joint meetings with many other organizations, such as the Institute for Industrial Engineering National Capital Chapter, the National Economists Club, and the Washington Statistical Society. In addition, WINFOR …

The Independent Investigations Group DC (IIG DC) investigates fringe science, paranormal and extraordinary claims from a rational, scientific viewpoint, and disseminates factual information about such inquiries to the public. IIG DC meets the fourth Saturday of every month. Our public home on the web can be found at iigdc.org  IIG DC is an affiliate of the Center for Inquiry–DC.  All events are crosslisted with the Center for Inquiry–DC  website, Convio, Facebook, and other sites, so RSVPs on th …

Interested in casual, weekday evening conversations (and hearing interesting speakers) to explore questions and doubts related to Christian faith and finding meaning in life? If yes, then grab a beer and join us! DC Theology Pub is an experimental conversation designed to foster fresh new perspectives on--and questions regarding--Christian spirituality in the 21st Century: it is part discussion group and part speaker series. Recently we have started to focus on book discussions on science and fa …

… Our media and culture are full of misleading and often dangerous information about health and weight loss. We want to provide safe and practical information that is based on science...not on profit and industry. Our gatherings will be events like... -Free Natural Health Awareness Seminars -Social "health foodie" gatherings -Exercise gatherings -More in-depth classes that create powerful and lasting change in people's health. Learn things like... -Getting more energy and clarity naturally -Ho …