The purpose of this meetup is to find open-minded people to have some great times and excellent conversations without the fundamentalist nonsense. "If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." Thomas Jefferson

If you sense something is happening with the world, that the world as you know it is changing, that time is compressing, that you are more in-tune with what's going on in the world... you are not alone! If you've noticed that Hollywood is coming out with more movies on this subject and you are starting to get a knot in your stomach because you wonder if this is fact of fiction, you may want to obtain more information about 2012 and all it's implications. 12-21-2012 is a date that is right around …

Meet other local individuals interested in exploring all forms of Alternative Energy. Education about energy savings and do it yourself energy improvements. We also are taking this message to schools as education is the most important part in enabling us to make sound decisions. Support of local businesses who ar developing Alternative Energy methods. Solar Hot Water and Concentrating Collectors Solar Electricity (PV)Geothermal Heating & CoolingHydro Wind Wave Vehicles Energy Conservation and …

What is the Charlotte Conscious Dance Community? We are a collaborative of 5 movement and dance facilitators dedicated to bringing you movement and dance experiences designed to connect you with your heart, body and soul.  We gather and unite people with bodies that are longing to move, minds ready to share, feelings open to nurturing and spirits eager to explore through movement and expression! We facilitate conscious, expressive, transformative and ecstatic dance classes, workshops and Nia J …

Meet other local animal welfare activists. Gather to make a difference in the lives of animals in the Charlotte community. All ideas are welcome!

PURPOSE OF NONPROFITS AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY NETWORK: If you want to connect with other social service agencies and nonprofits in the area, then being part of the Nonprofits and Social Services Community Network is one of the best ways to do it! The Nonprofits and Social Services Community Network is your opportunity to expand your network of community services, resources, and enhance your personal and professional development skills. We foster the exchange of experience, advice and con …

The Charlotte Sahaj Marg Center offers group meditation two times weekly.  In addition to regular meetups, we host monthly workshops on topics of interest and also meet for breakfast most Sundays at Panera Whitehall.  Quarterly regional gatherings draw practitioners from across the Carolinas.  Throughout the year, many from Charlotte travel to the ashram near Atlanta for seminars and spiritual enrichment.  We welcome anyone interested in meditation and spiritual growth to explore the opportunity …

The mission of the group... To develop a ecumenical group of congregations for communicating and cooperatively meeting pressing human service needs in the Hickory area, by building bridges between community groups and congregations. We aim to achieve this by: Identifying services that can be supported and/or provided by these congregations Determining means by which these services will be provided Developing a website to communicate news of ongoing activities, projects, and events.

A group for people who want to learn real world self protection training based on Israeli Defense Forces hand to hand combat while having fun and getting fit at the same time. Sports based systems don't train to deal with weapons, multiple opponents or how human predators choose their prey etc. We do. Remember, you're not going five rounds with one man, you're going to go one round with five men. Are you ready? We incorporate the soft skills (verbal de-escalation, avoidance and awareness etc …

Just over a year ago I had an inner urging to create a website where people from around the world could come and exchange their dreams and visions for a better planet. Now it is time to manifest local Create a New World meet-ups where we can physically come together in the spirit of peace, brotherhood and service. We will bring in speakers to educate us on quantum physics, organic agriculture, free energy, ascension metaphysics, and new ideas for education, government, parenting, etc.. and will …

As of September 2010 there are 14 Oneness Blessing Givers in the Charlotte area, and the purpose of this meetup is to make a schedule of Oneness Blessing Charlotte opportunities available to anyone who is interested in attending. The Oneness Blessing (also know as Deeksha) is a non-denominational experience that transfers physical energy, awakening our connection with the Oneness in everything, allowing each of us to deepen our relationship with those we love, with ourselves, with strangers and …

For those who can see, the outlines of the Universal Temple of the Lord of Love are definite and on the verge of precipitation. From the spiritual center of divine energy pours forth the inspiration bringing fresh revelation, fresh hope, and a fresh incentive towards a fuller spiritual living. From this approach the great reciprocal concepts of freedom, the dream of brotherhood, of fellowship, of world cooperation and of a peace based on right human relations is an inspired testimony. From this …

Are you looking for authentic Christian relationships without the trappings and traditions of the Institutional Church? We are a collection of believers with one thing in common--Christ--learning to live life well together "outside the walls". Please note: the name Ekklesia of Mooresville is a group indentifier, not the name of "A Church". We don't feel it's important to name a fellowship that comes together to be built by Christ as His church. We simply hope this name will function as an umbrel …

A meetup group for poly and poly friendly folks in and around the Charlotte Area. We are family friendly. Polyamory: Having multiple honest, loving, intimate relationships with the full knowledge and consent of everyone involved. This group is for polyamorists and curious folks of all ages and demographics in the Charlotte area! Here you can network and learn about area meetings or talk about poly stuff with Poly People from around your area.  We try to meet twice a month at various locations in …

Greetings, and welcome to Shambhala Center! My name is Shusara Akona Kumara. I am one of a multitude of people here on our Mother Earth at this time to hold and increase humanity's light. While I have always been an avid student of metaphysics, my full awakening began in 2007 when my Kundalini was activated and I was lead to my spiritual mentor. I now carry my memories of where I came from and my mission here. My job is to help awaken humanity and to act as a guide for those who wish to make g …

Habitat Young Professionals of Charlotte (HYPC) began in late 2007 and is a group of individuals seeking to combat poverty by helping build affordable housing for low-income families, while providing networking opportunities for future leaders. We are motivated to make a positive impact in the Charlotte area and have fun doing it! The HYPC board empowers its members to make a difference by encouraging a spirit of service and honoring the core principles of Habitat for Humanity International. HYP …

We are living in time of great change, personally and collectively. This time of transformation presents us with a golden opportunity to evolve beyond our current limits. If we keep doing the things we have always done, we will continue to create the same results. Do you choose to embrace your evolutionary process, or do you choose to remain the same?.. Everything begins with Energy... “EMF Balancing Technique” softly “heals” our Body, Mind & Spirit as well as improves our lives by fixing the C …

"Turning space science-fiction into space science-fact." http://charlottespaceexploration.org/ Our purpose: Our goal is to educate civilians, doctors, soldiers, teachers, students, lawyers, business entrepreneurs, engineers, physicists, electricians, parents, children, and all walks of life on the reality of the upcoming private space exploration age. We are simply providing a forum of discussion (in person) for all who are interested in the cosmos and its future and current business opportuni …

This group was started so that the atheists in the upstate could give back to the community. With our facebook and meetup members combined we have over 140 members. We do volunteer work, community service, food drives, and we have adopted South Blackstock Road.  Our billboard should be going up soon also!! This is not only a great group for giving back to the community, but it also makes it easier for like-minded people to meet and socialize. This group is open to all atheists, agnostics, humani …

A group for those in the Charlotte area who want to make a difference in the lives of animals in the food, entertainment, research, and clothing industries. If you support the ethical treatment of animals join us as we educate ourselves and others through activities such as lobbying, gentle protesting, letter writing events to elected officials about supporting the humane treatment of animals, meeting victims of animal cruelty by visiting sanctuaries, volunteering, leafleting, and fund raising f …

Join our community of next generation startups. Let's get together to network, socialize and share best practices about the new way of building and running your business more efficiently and competitive than ever before. We will organize various events and workshops with the support of the world's leading online work platform. These events will be a great opportunity for you - as an entrepreneur, small business owner or startup enthusiast - to network with like-minded people in your area, learn …

The Charlotte Yoga and Meditation Meetup Group welcomes all who would like to experience yoga, yogic breathing and meditation to calm the mind, refresh, de-stress and live more healthily and happily. We hold yoga, yogic breathing and meditation events regularly for the community at no charge. We also have events that feature culture, ayurveda and health. It's fun! Existence is a Fact... Living is an Art... These events are offered by the Art of Living Foundation, a non-profit United Nations educ …

*S.A.G.N.C. is a social group sponsored by the 'Hickory Humanist Alliance'. Events for HHA will be posted on this site along with social (specifically SAGNC) events. If you would like more info about HHA, please visit our website at: http://hickoryhumanist.org/ SAGNC Description: "Question with boldness even the existence of a god; because if there be one he must approve of the homage of reason more than that of blindfolded fear." -Thomas Jefferson, letter to Peter Carr, August 10, 1787 The pur …

This group is dedicated to promoting positive atheism and to dispelling the negative connotations that the atheism label brings with it. We want to promote the separation of church and state and raise awareness to legislation that disrupts this notion. We want to have a wide variety of events and meet regularly, even if just to hang out with like-minded, good-hearted people. We are completely open to any suggestions regarding the group.

KinkyPeeps is an "alternative-loving" support organization. It is Founded by BlakkReignn: a Sex Educator, Therapist, Writer, Artist and "lifestyler" in the BDSM community for 25 years. This group is for all kinksters, "lifestylers", our families, friends and even vanilla's or those curious or novice to alternative ways of loving and living. All kink-friendly peeps local and everywhere -- who are open-minded exploratory dedicated people ready to improve their sexual n intimate relationships and s …

"What is Legend Tripping?  Legend Tripping is a movement that's been happening for thousands of years. In modern times, the movement has gotten a little distracted with technical gadgets and paranormal reality shows that ventured too far away from the great stories that have captivated humans for millenia. Our goal is to get back on track. To seek out the paranormal wherever it may lead: in churches, UFO landing sites, haunted buildings, or within library books. These great stories bind humanity …

This Spiritual Circle Society was created to bring about the awakening of the indigenous spirit that dwells inside all of us, no matter what race, creed or color. As we all know, the US is the most mentally, physically, spiritually, sexually and financially dysfunctional society on the planet and that is because the Divine connection has been broken and so many of its inhabitants have been spiritually disconnected. We have been birthed into this realm to perpetuate the ways of our ancestors for …

Lunch time social group for dads and other men that work from home for some employer based out of the area. There are lots of us that live in Skybrook or Highland Creek that would like to see another human being at lunch time once in a while. This group is for you! Lets get together and have lunch one in a while for a change of scenery.