WE HAVE MOVED TO FACEBOOK!  Please contact us at vampbookclub@yahoo.com for more details. This group is for anyone who loves reading books that involve vampires, werewolves, fairies, witches and anything that goes bump in the night but is extremely sexy while doing so.  (V.A.M.P. - Vampires And More Paranormals) We will mainly be discussing new releases, favorite authors and favorite series of books.  At the end of every meeting we will discuss book suggestions for future group meetings. The bo …

Do you live a Paleo, Primal, or similar lifestyle?  Would you like to spend some time with folks who understand your nutrition and fitness choices, and are on board with the science behind them?  We're whom you're looking for! We get together to eat, work out, and have fun, all in ways that make sense in terms of evolutionary science. Whether you're new to Paleo, or an old hand making the smallest tweaks, you'll love hanging out with others for healthy meals and other activities, and great dis …

“Why do some of us seek for higher truths? Why is it that certain individuals are driven blindly, madly, and passionately to transcend their own limitations? Why do we, at times, feel compelled to improve ourselves, not only for our own sake but for the sake of a cause that we can sense yet barely see?...”  -Andrew Cohen, Founder of EnlightenNext Imagine:  A profound awakening to your own potential as an evolving human being and discovering how to consciously create a new culture with fellow Ev …

Happy Science Atlanta is also known as the Center for Spiritual Growth and Meditation. Although you can easily find what you need by using Google or Wikipedia, it’s still difficult to find the answers to your life, such as “Why was I born?” “What is my life’s mission?” “How can I solve or overcome life’s problems?” “How can achieve success?” “How do I reach true happiness?” We are exploring the answers to these questions by applying the principles and laws that Master Ryuho Okawa, a founder and …

Discover the Max Meditation System™ and learn the art of true meditation. This system was developed by Dr. Gudni Gudnason who has traveled the globe for more than 35 years exploring the phenomena of the mind and the nature of the world’s people. During his travels, he acquired the knowledge of ancient meditation methods from prominent teachers in India and Tibet. The Max Meditation System is a fusion of the ancient techniques of Yoga with the modern science of psychology and Neuro-Linguistic Pro …

Hello World! Have you spawned? Do you hail from the land of Dragon*Con? Do ANY of the following phrases have meaning or resonate in your heart?: Han shot first; Captain, we are being hailed; Cylons and Daleks and goram reavers; In brightest day, in blackest night; Kneel before Zod!; all your base are belong to us; Android, Apple, ubuntu (or any *nix); nes; binary; Why so serious? Excelsior True Believers! Then you're one of us! Join your comrades in this Guild of Calamitous Intent to soci …

Dedicated to fans of the long-running BBC series "Doctor Who". The group is named after the paramilitary organization U.N.I.T, a covert task force created to defend Earth against alien incursion. The mysterious time/space traveler, "The Doctor", served as Scientific Adviser throughout the programme's history. U.N.I.T is an opportunity for fans to view serials/episodes, meet, engage in discussion and just have fun. If you're  a fan of the the classic series, new series, spin-offs ("Torchwood", "S …

Yes, this club is for non-readers who wish they could read more, but enjoy books nonetheless. Life is busy but if the topics are of interest to you, join us for discussion. I select a book each from one of 5 or so topics each moth, and discuss intersections in thought, and how these books can help us make our lives better in real ways. This book club is also for the veracious reader, only satisfied when engaged in the pursuit of knowledge. A mind can be enlightened with the synthesis of diverse …

DIALOGUES AT THE EDGE A Powerfilled 2 hour Discussion Group. New topic each session ... At The Edge Catalyst ... Dynamic Interaction. Topics include but not limited to: Beyond Metaphysics, Advanced Quantum Science, Authentic Deep Manifesting, Psycho-Spiritual Exploration, Practical Spirituality, Ancient Wisdom, Personal Transformation, Topics that the Group creates & Much More. If you are looking for a safe sacred space to explore areas that act as a catalyst for self-discovery this is the place …

PTCHumanists was founded to serve a community of agnostic and non-theistic individuals who wish to participate in social and educational activities such as dinners, lunches, coffees, outdoor recreation, discussion groups, and book clubs. Topics that we commonly focus on include science, psychology, philosophy, and parenting among others. This group is democratically governed by a group of six individuals.

Sci-Fi/fantasy/Horror/B/Exploitation Movie buff? Fan of Burlesque? Video, Card or Board games enthusiast? -- Welcome! Let's get together and play games, watch movies, and talk everything Geek Chic! We'll try to arrange something at least once a month, and suggestions are always welcome!

"Freethought is a philosophical viewpoint that holds opinions should be formed on the basis of science, logic, and reason, and should not be influenced by authority, tradition, or other dogmas." -Wikipedia The Spalding Freethought Society or "SFS" is a friendly organization for freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, humanists, non-theists, and any theist who is open-minded about religious beliefs are just as welcome. We hold social events where compelling, civil conversation is free to have its wa …

This group is for all Christian parents that are raising son's.  If you have son's or grandson's that are ages 7 yrs to 15 yrs and not very interested in the jock lifestyle, then this group is for you.   Let's stopping putting the development of boys on the back burner, since they should be cultivated to become the future leaders of the house-hold, and learn to be gentlemen.  All boys are required to wear collared shirts or tees with a V-neck covering it.  We also require all boys to get the log …

Why: I decided to start this group because I like to make sci-fi and Star Trek TOS fan made films. I am always looking for new fans that share my interests and want to star in these films. These films are posted on "You Tube" when completed. Yes, we do have a HD video camera, costumes and props. The purpose of this group is to meet periodically during the year to review scripts and make new films. If you like sci-fi and would like to write, film, or star in fan made Star trek TOS films then this …

A place to connect with others in Metro Atlanta interested in learning about the new Julia mathematical programming language being developed for scientific computing. http://julialang.org/ http://julialang.org/blog/2012/02/why-we-created-julia/ Julia is a high-level, high-performance dynamic programming language for technical computing, with syntax that is familiar to users of other technical computing environments. It provides a sophisticated compiler, distributed parallel execution, numerical …

We are a makerspace in Gwinnett County, Georgia. What is a makerspace? See Wikipedia for more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace In short, we're a place where programmers, electronics hackers, robotics enthusiasts, costumers, artists, modelmakers, gamers and other like-minded types can come together and work on projects. We're currently still in the planning stages for the space. Anyone with a penchant for technology or creating things is welcome to join us. We're currently in the "pledge …

Do you write science fiction or fantasy? Space operas? Urban fantasy? Does your work cross genres, such as mystery, action, romance, or comedy? Do you want to tell a story that explores distant galaxies, magical worlds, or the wonders of your own neighborhood? We’re looking to start a genre-friendly writing group that meets in Atlanta. The group will meet biweekly to discuss the craft and business of writing and to critique each other’s work. Each meeting will be themed around a specific topic, …

Atlanta Local DIY Bio chapter. Discussion group for amateur biologist based in Atlanta. This "Meet-Up" is intended to synergize discussion around how we can make innovations within biology accessible, affordable, and open to everyone. These "Meet-Ups" are intended to initate discussions about safety and the formation of community labs.

A gathering of current and aspiring Data Science practitioners. We focus on practical applications of exploratory data analysis, statistics, machine learning and data visualization to solve interesting problems in any field. Our aim is to create a forum for discussing the techniques of data science, independent of the tools used for it (such as R or Hadoop, for which there are excellent meetups in Atlanta already).

Security Data Science is focused on advancing information security through practical applications of exploratory data analysis, statistics, machine learning and data visualization. Although the tools and techniques are no different that those used in data science in any data domain, this group has a micro-focus on reducing risk, identifying fraud or malicious insiders using data science.

A private meetup group for people I know personally, if for some reason I know you and you aren't already a member, just ask to join! For the uninitiated, we combine together drink, food, deep conversations and the occasional off beat movie. Movies range from anything by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, post apocalyptic dystopian scifi (typically Russian for some odd reason), or even the occasional Rocky Horror Picture Show. Also, fair warning, the entire group also goes to the Atlanta Science Tavern and Atl …

Part of the Reasons to Believe Mission Statement is "science and faith are, and always will be, allies, not enemies." We seek to use nature's wonders to point to the Creator as we affirm orthodox Christianity (click here for our faith statement). RTB Atlanta meets monthly on the last Thursday of the month. We explore the relation of science and the observation of nature to orthodox Christian faith.  We start with a presentation and schedule time for open discussion and questions. Our meetings ar …

The mission of Atlanta BDPA is to bridge the digital divide in the Metro Atlanta area by providing training, support and networking opportunities to all people, technical and non-technical. Through sponsorship and volunteerism, the Atlanta Chapter strives to develop and support programs in the community. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a high school student interested in technology, we have opportunities that allow you to explore your possibilities.

This group will meet once or twice per month at various Henry County Library locations in order to read and critique each other's work. The goal is to read, exchange ideas, and help each other create publishable works of fiction. We're heavily focused on fantasy, horror and scifi but will critique other types of works on occasion.

Developers interested in learning about and working with graph databases for social, spatial, hierarchical or other highly connected data sets. We host hands-on lab sessions, technology reviews, topical lectures, and plenty of social beer nights. Curious about graphs, want to pimp your non-RDBMS skills? Join us!

This group is for anyone who embodies a natural lifestyle. Whether it's food, nutrition, hair, skin, etc. Our inspiration comes from the vitality we've personally experienced with Raw foods, et al.... It's brought such a change to our lifestyle that we want to share it with anyone who wants to learn. The natural healing powers of God given food is simply amazing. We believe in let food be your medicine! We offer an environment where we all share knowledge and learn while participating in hands o …

Welcome to Millennium Healthcare - Integrating Conventional and Holistic Medicine! Each month, we offer several Lectures, Seminars and Events, held at our state-of-the-art facility, on a wide range of topics, which include: Integrating Conventional and Holistic Healthcare, Alternative Healthcare, Natural Health, Energy Healing, Spiritual Healing, Nutrition, Vitamin & Herbal Remedies, Chiropractic, Allergy & Food Sensitivity, Skincare & Beauty, Plastic Surgery, Family Medicine, Metaphysics, Noeti …

Atlgentec is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting citizen science and access to biotechnology. We are looking for professionals, educators, students and anyone interested in accessing a biolab in Atlanta. This concept is being modeled after GENSPACE an organization in Brooklyn NY (genspace.org). Although we have no direct connection, we are planning something similar to GENSPACE in Atlanta. If you work in genetics or bioengineering and you want to access a lab for your own projects or …