“ looking to network and get the most out of my free time by sharing things that i enjoy with others! ”

“ I'm a 45 year old recently divorced single dad with equal shared custody of my eight year old son. I'm also very involoved in SPARK (Single Parents Raising Kids), a social networking organiziation for single parents, based in Montgomery County, MD. ”

“ I'm in NYC on extended business travel and am looking to make new friends and find things to do on weeknights. ”

“ Hey! Glad to be part of this community. I'm a 34 yo Spanish teacher, quite social and outgoing. I arrived to NOVA 2 mo ago and I heard wonderful things about Meetup, so... Here I am! I would love to meet new people who share my interests & have fun! ”

“ Hi! I work in international development and travel overseas frequently, which can have a negative impact on one's social life. I look forward to meeting interesting people in the DC area with similar interests to mine. ”

“ Clubs are great BUT I'm interested in conversations, learning. I am equally interested in meeting people who want to actually GET OUT and do something. There is an enormous world to discuss and learn about. That's where my interest lies. ”

“ I am mostly interested in "outdoorsy" activities and meeting fun, relaxed people. ”

“ systems engineer for mont co. pub schools (and do mortgages part time) love to travel ”

“ Avid hiker when I can find the time. Just bought a house in Martinsburg, WV. Finally unpacked. Would love to hook up w locals as I dont yet know the trails. P.S. my 10 year old son likes to hike too, and I would like to bring him. ”

“ Greetings- New to the area and interested in joining with like minded people for continued growth and discourse. Excited about exposure to the culture that thrives in this area and meeting new friends. Namaste- D~ ”

“ Avid ATCer and Altered Book lover. Always looking to learn more! ”

“ I've worked in the schools, and that's where I want to make change - but anything we can do to get people to take ownership in DC is crucial! ”

“ Taoism to me means striving to understand the underlying forces that guide the interactions/things that are unfolding around and within us. Email me if you would like to form a study & application group. scott_hovis(at)yahoo(dot)com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like meeting new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because ... wait a minute ... what local meetups? I'm out here in Hagerstown! Just tell me how far I have to drive. ”

“ Based in the Northern VA/DC suburban area, but our group is open to anyone. We hope to have members from across the country working together! We are family-oriented and are dedicated to Obama's vision of a new kind of honest political process. ”

“ Hi. I can't attend because we will be out of town for Christmas but am very glad that you are forming a Draft Obama group. Although I live in Arlington and not Montgomery County, until there is a Northern Virginia group I would like to participate. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because change is needed. ”

“ to save the world! ”

“ Interested in meeting others who hope to re-energize the democratic cause in this post-election period! ”