Food for the body and the brain! Do you care about environmental issues in the Chicago region? The Morton Arboretum does too - and we're coming to your neighborhood to talk about today's hottest environmental topics! The Arboretum's “Zone 5 Science Cafés” bring local experts and interested citizens together in the comfortable atmosphere of the café at your local Whole Foods Market and other regional locations. Share opinions, ideas, and plans for the future as you discuss cutting edge environm …

… Intertek‛s master‛s-level child development specialists examine the science behind child‛s play by observing children in an active-play setting to better understand how they will use their skills and abilities to interact with and treat various products, all in the name of product safety.   We conduct cutting edge research through the process of observation for the field of child development. Our research focuses on children's developmental skills and abilities at various ages, and the …

Unite with fans of the fabulous, yet defunct, movie-riffing TV show Mystery Science Theater 3000. We meet one Saturday evening per month to provide MSTie group support and watch an episode. We also get together for field trips to see Cinematic Titanic, Rifftrax, and the occasional bad movie or two. The group has been together four years. Stay cool, keep it light and you'll be welcome indefinitely. Thanks for understanding, and hope to see you soon.

… Through Sunday services, workshops, events and classes, we teach and live the Science of Mind.  We grow thrugh spiritual practices, community connection and selfless service, envisioning a world that works for everyone.  We experience conscious community, Celebrating the Spirit of Life in ALL!" A major New Thought presence in DuPage County for over 32 years, we are a member of International Centers for Spiritual Living (ICSL). With hundreds of teaching centers around the world, ICSL was found …

The Humanists of West Suburban Chicagoland is a membership chapter of the American Humanist Association. Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without supernaturalism, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity. http://www.americanhumanist.org/who_we_are/about_humanism...

Spirit Rocks! Our group explores various New Thought teachings with the intent of moving from simply understanding spiritual principles to putting those principles into practice. Our regular weekly meeting (Wednesdays) is a discussion and exploration of A Course in Miracles with teacher Christian Lea. The Spirituality Discussion Group in Naperville does not subscribe to any one particular belief system, understanding that there are many paths and we each follow our own as Spirit expresses and ex …

I'm a 30-something guy who likes to read mostly nonfiction. If you're a nonfiction reader like me this is for you! I like history, science, sports, true crime and travel narratives, but am willing to be flexible.

Meetup with those who are interested in practicing the science of The Law of Attraction in an effort to attract abundance/prosperity in all ares of your life. Go beyond "the secret" to discuss and learn techniques to manifest what you truly want. Understand how the Law of Attraction works in conjunction with the other Universal Laws. Expect Miracles! Beth King is a Life Coach specializing in Law of Attraction. In her practice at The Healing Place 513 Modaff Naperville IL she is available for …

… It is sustain by the four main pillars of human activity: science, philosophy, art and religion. And in its universal principles encloses the divine essence present in all religions. 

meet local humanist and amature philosophers for stimulating conversation and friendship

Workshop 88 is a hackerspace (also know as a makerspace) located in Chicago’s western suburbs. Focused on science, technology, mechanics, culture and the digital arts we offer a space were people with diverse backgrounds can socialize, collaborate and learn. Through shared resources, knowledge and ideas we strive to create a space that promotes community and learning. Workshop 88 is located in 481 N Main St. Rear Building Unit B, in downtown Glen Ellyn, IL. If you are interested in learning mor …

The Chicago Suburban IONS(CS-IONS) is a local community group of the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), founded in 1973 by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell. IONS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research, education, and membership organization whose mission is supporting individual and collective transformation through consciousness research, educational outreach, and engaging a global learning community in the realization of our human potential. “Noetic” comes from the Greek word nous, which means …

Community   Community Events   From private group training sessions and guest speakers to concerts and organization meetings, the Microsoft Store offers a variety of complimentary events and services in our Theater. We are proud members of the local community and welcome opportunities to host events for our friends and neighbors. Learn technology skills. Have fun. Spread the word. Whether you're looking to enhance your organization's technology skills, build awareness in the local community fo …

This FREE Meetup utilizes a burst training workout system for a weekly 12 minute exercise class (Wednesday evenings 6:30pm-7:00pm) that is perfect for individuals that just want to start working out to those who want to push their workouts in a new result focused direction. Burst Training is based on the most cutting-edge exercise science.  This exercise system elicits a very unique hormonal response in the body and ultimately it is your hormones that influence your metabolism. This type of exer …

We, the seekers, believe that Yoga may begin in the studios and retreats, but doesn't end there. As we discover our innate spirituality, Yoga comes into our life. When we learn not to judge and differentiate, but to love and unify, Yoga takes us beyond self-inflicted boundaries and we realize its true potential. Yoga is life.

Zero Point Quantum Paranormal: Technological and Investigative Research Zero Point Quantum Paranormal was founded in 2012 by Neal Gray in the Southwest Chicago Suburbs. ZPP is unique in that our main goal is research and science using Scientific Analysis. Not only using current tools and known experiments but also creating our own technology and our own scenarios. Why should you join our group as opposed to any other? Say the idea of investigating and carrying around an EVP meter isn't your cup …