Columbus Skeptic promotes science, critical thought and rational inquiry through meetings, events with speakers, research and publication, educational forums and public service activities. We've even been known to have a social activity on occasion! Columbus Skeptic is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (www.ColumbusCoR.org).

Four Plus Two What is the Four plus Two? The Four Plus Two group is about maintaining our present freedoms, preserving the freedoms we have traditionally had, and restoring the freedoms we have lost. Our core freedoms are those that will that will allow us to pursue happiness. The four "E's are our first core freedoms that effect not just our nation, but every nation. They are: Energy Education Environment Economy Energy Freedom is the means of production and is tied to the length and quality …

A meetup group designed to connect local business professionals, users and developers who share an interest in applying Semantic Web standards, Linked Data principals and Web architecture to information integration challenges, especially to support collaboration and social computing.

If you want support in your spiritual growth -- WITHOUT DOGMA -- you're in the right place! We are a loving, inclusive community honoring all spiritual paths. Come join us for celebration services, yoga, reiki, qui gong, classes in metaphysical principles, and more! Our Sunday services, at 9:45 and 11:30 a.m., feature the Higher Mind Band -- an amazingly talented group of musicians who play with heart and high energy! We offer infant and toddler care and youth spiritual education during the 11:3 …

"Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence" - Carl Sagan There is a lot of nonsense in the world: pseudoscience, alternative medicine, conspiracy theories, paranormal phenomenon, and other oddities. Skepticism is a method of assessing any claim (particularly fringe claims) using science, reasoning, and critical thinking. We aren't cynics - we are methodological truth seekers. We are mythbusting science advocates who believe in good quality double-blind peer reviewed research. We protec …

Our church was established in the Columbus, OH area to share the teachings that have been brought forth through the communication with the Spirit Teacher, White Lily, and the Teachers and Guides working with the White Lily Chapel in Ashley, OH. Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 30 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. We are here to share the science, philosophy, and religion of …

This is a Place For Fans of Genecy to Meet up and share there love of Comic Books, Art, Movies, Sci Fi , music and all things related to the enjoyment and creative process. Genuine FanS

Sometimes being a geek girl is a lonely experience. It's hard connect with other women when they're staring at you funny because you're trying to explain your theory that the nature of a child's mutation stems partially from genetics as seen in Polaris and Magneto, but mostly from some sort of trauma before puberty - the time in which most mutants first exhibit abilities. Ex: Nightcrawler wanted to disappear because of his demonic appearance, and he did. You flashed 'em a little bit of your geek …

The Columbus House of Scribes is the original group of that name, following the takeover of the original Meetup group page by organizers not affiliated with the group. We are dedicated to providing an open, friendly group to encourage your writing in whatever form it may take, as well as providing critiques for anything you would like to share, and writing voluntary monthly prompt responses as both writing exercises and to possibly spark new ideas. All writers, of any genre or format, are welcom …

This group is to foster strong connections between women. Members of the Dayton Women's Social Club can enrich each others' lives, enjoy sisterhood and, most importantly, have fun together.  Members are encouraged to suggest activities.  All women are encouraged to join.

People interested and active in a variety of areas: Athletics, art, literature, science, technology, music, and philosophy

This group is open to any and all gamers have an interest in the tabletop Shadowrun RPG system. Whether you are a 1st edition veteran or you have never even heard of it, all are welcome to join. Don't know what it is? The following excerpt from the Shadowrun wiki should explain everything: "Shadowrun is a cyberpunk-urban fantasy cross-genre role-playing game, set in the years 2050-2070 following a great cataclysm that has brought magic back to the world, just as it begins to embrace the marvels …

Sahaja Meditation Meetup is meant for everyone who desires to find his or her true self, which is full of peace, joy of life and love for others. 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 becomes deeper and your experience stronger and more fulfilling. All over world, human beings believe they can find solutions to their problems in new products, medicines and technology. Most aren’t aware that deep within themselves re …

We are about all things Geeky. Do you believe in The "IDIC" Cons, Comics Movies, Music, Cosplay, Amime , Action Figures, Gaming, and you agree that spelling SyFy is just plan wrong? Do you Want to play Quiddich but just don't know where to go? Have you always love this stuff but just didn't have a place to meet with folks that get YOU, Whelp you've found that right place. We just don't get you We want YOU . w00t :) This group is about all things Geeky Heres a partial list: Comics and Novels · …

We are a group of freethinkers in the OH, IN and KY area who want to make a difference. We are actively involved in the community (charity, community service..). We host fun events for the entire family. We stand up & take action when we see church-state violations!

The unsung heroes of the tech world, the CTOs of Cincinnati need to band together. Much like Captain Planet, with our powers combined we will change the tech landscape. Get it, landscape?

Whether you are an experienced screenwriter or simply someone who is interested in learning the craft -- come join our group! This is a new group and one that I hope will help novice screenwriters to learn the craft while assisting more experienced screenwriters to finish and polish current work for production and sale. What is screenwriting? If you have ever watched a movie or a television show, you've been involved with a screenplay or teleplay... the actors don't make up the words as they go …

Weekly gatherings associated with exploring the spirituality and theology of Emanuel Swedenborg. Longer description to follow.

This is a regular show and tell for people taking advantage of various kinds of personal tracking - geotracking, life-logging, DNA sequencing, etc. - to gain more knowledge about themselves. Come share what you are doing, and learn from others. Topics include, but are not limited to: Chemical Body Load Counts Personal Genome Sequencing Life-logging Self Experimentation Risks/Legal Rights/Duties Behavior monitoring Location tracking Non-invasive Probes Digitizing Body Info Sharing Health Records …

Like Comedy, of the stand-up or any-other-kind variety? We will meet most Mondays at Mayday in Northside, Cincinnati. They have great food and great comedy nights.

The Inconceivably Nerdy Young Adults of Columbus, Ohio (TINYACO, pronounced "Tiny Eck-o." "Echo . . . echo . . . echo . . . ") is a group for young adults (22-42) who are nerds, geeks, and quite possibly dorks. We like Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who, The Big Bang Theory, New Girl, How I Met Your Mother, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Monty Python, the Princess Bride, Twilight Zone, Pride and Prejudice, the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Neil Gaiman, comic books, LEGO video games, pirates, …

The More We Learn, the More We Realize, the More there is to Understand. We are waking up and realizing that beyond our perception and understanding there are energies and forces we do not comprehend. Quantum Science tells us that we are all made of the same stuff. Atoms made of particles (matter) bonded (energy) together by a theory (information) of a phenomenon that contain anomalies that they can’t explain. Simply put, All Matter in the universe is made from Energy and Information. So Let’s P …

The Afterlife Workshop "A fun, open-minded, laugh-out-loud look beyond the grave." With 29 years of medium work in Texas, New York, and California, Marcel Cairo is bringing his popular Afterlife Workshop to Central Ohio. Grounded in science and rounded by experience, Marcel's Afterlife Workshop brings humor, insight and integrity to the biggest mystery of life, "Do We Survive?" So... Can the deceased really communicate with the living?  Are skeptics right and Mediums frauds?  Is there any scient …

This group is for old school fans of any and all sci-fi including and especially the classics. Adults of all ages, etc. are welcome. If you have a passion for all things sci-fi, this is the group for you!

The America Invents Act (H.R. 1249) promises to bring substantial changes to the U.S. patent system, including new mechanisms for challenging patents at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. One of the new mechanisms is a post-grant review proceeding (PGR), which will provide patent challengers expanded bases on which to attack patents.  Post-grant review, however, will only be available to challenge patents that issue under the AIA's new first-to-file regime. Of more immediate concern, the AIA …

We as a discussion group in Madison will mold the meetings into whatever topics are of local interest. Let's share our stories about religion in our lives, good books we've read, movies to watch, web sites to visit and whatever else is on your mind. Sponsored by the Center For Inquiry (CFI) of Indianapolis. - a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that encourages evidence based inquiry into science, pseudoscience, medicine and health, religion, ethics, and society. Through education, research, publi …

Spiritually North Study Group, meeting regularly the 3rd Tuesday of the Month in West Milton Ohio, to share and support one another through prayer, meditation and to study books that help us deepen together in Spiritual Principles. We are based on Science of Mind principles by Ernest Holmes.

Want to do things with other Geeks and nerds? - people who get your book references, who understand when you want a saving throw, or why your angry its taken you x years and some game has nerfed you. This is a group for gamers, readers, trekkies, computer people, costumers and everything else you might find in a con. This is a group where you can be social and geeky. It is a group dedicated to fun and friendship amongst like minded people. As this is a geek group it will cover everything from …