If you are interested in learning or sharing anything about designing, developing and supporting a great web site, service, app or online social network community, this group will not just explore, but we will discuss and possibly build, together.  This includes Javascript, HTML5, Ruby on Rails, MongoDB, mobile web support, CakePHP, WordPress and other content management systems.  But it does not stop there.  This group will identify and explore the use of technologies, content, media and social …

Are you working on a non-fiction book, article, script or blog? Are you a fiction author inspired by factual events? Join the Arlington Creative Non-Fiction Writers for constructive critiques and networking opportunities! In addition to constructive feedback, we're also here to support each other in researching, writing, selling and publicizing our projects. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Join us at the Corner Bakery (2111 Wilson Blvd) just steps from the Courthouse Metro!

This group explores the use of mobile cross platform development tools and web technologies such as HTML5 and Javascript to accelerate the process of designing and building mobile applications for the iPhone/iPad, Android, Windows Phone 7/8 and other mobile devices. PhoneGap, appMobi, Appcelerator, Corona and other development tools leverage web technologies including JavaScriptand HTML5 and compile to various mobile device platforms. We are going to cover new, emerging tools such as Adobe Shado …

The purpose of the group is to showcase local area talent and cover the graphic design, illustration, responsive web design, typography, advertising, self promotional, interactive and photography scene.   We want to also share ideas, discover opportunities, collaborate, meet potential clients, tap expertise, and establish partnerships. Meet the organizers, each one of them seasoned professionals in the creative and web design disciplines.   How will we do this? Presentations on Photoshop, Illus …

… Talent within the group has includes cartoonists, illustrators, painters, calligraphers, photographers, 3D modelers, authors, and more.   A word of warning for those that are easily offended, this might not be your thing. Be aware that sometimes illustrations and reference material may exceed the PG-13 rating, and that table conversations may contain innuendo or colorful language, especially when constructing dialog. That said, we recognize we are in a public place, and we are very kid friendly, …

Have you always thought about writing a book, screenplay, blog, anything? If so, then join us as we meet up in locations around the Loudoun County area and put our creative juices to good use! The purpose of this group is to create a supportive network of aspiring authors. It's a lonely world out there when you write, and we all know we can be our own worst critic. As a group we can encourage each other to meet our goals as well as help each other when necessary. If you are looking to complete a …

I'm an aspiring author. I intend to publish soon (fingers crossed)...but in the meantime, I need to finish my book.  I sincerely need to connect with other serious-minded fiction and non-fiction writers in Mitchellville, MD--to keep me focused. I discovered a few writers' groups in Virginia and lots in DC but want to stay in the MD suburbs so I don't have to venture too far from home on the weekends or after a long day's work. I'm serious about my craft and I'd like to meet with 7 to 9 folks twi …

Join this group if you love or are interested in discussing our Constitution and Bill of Rights, and are sick of politics as usual. This group will provide the opportunity for discussing current events and political issues from a classical liberal / paleoconservative / constitutionalist / libertarian point of view, and to support local and national political candidates who hold those views. This meetup will also serve as a venue for Ron Paul supporters from all political backgrounds to organize …

… Washington Beltway Community Church has taken the initial steps to organize and sponsor such a book club, where the Christian community can come on a monthly basis to read, study, reflect and discuss some of the top bestselling authors on the New York Times and Christian Booksellers Book lists, as well as other authors. We will be covering all sub-genre’s of the Christian literary field including ,fiction, non-fiction, biography, autobiography, poetry, theology, self-help, etc; etc; etc; Our goa …

The Washington DC Write to Publish Group is unlike most writers’ groups which focus on critiquing each other’s work. Instead this group is dedicated to the "business side" of writing and educate authors (and would be authors) on what they can expect as they go from finished project to available for sale. Much of what is covered in these seminars can also be found online here: http://www.write2publish.blogspot.com/ The “sessions” generally are done as a lecture with plenty of Q&A. They are …

This group fosters the development of local authors' work through honest but fair criticism; to provide encouragement and inspiration to those authors as they write and submit their work for publication; and to provide a support network for those authors. There are no fees or dues, but the Speculative Wordsmiths require a serious commitment. Members must be willing to participate fully in the group's activities, and to give as much as they receive. Strong membership participation is critical to …

MAY 2012 BOOK OF THE MONTH "NEARING HOME" BY BILLY GRAHAM #12 CHRISTIAN BOOK BESTSELLER (NON-FICTION). Have you ever looked for a book club that specifically served those who liked to read from a Christian Book genre and sub-genre’s within that category? Washington Beltway Community Church has taken the initial steps to organize and sponsor such a book club, where the Christian community can come on a monthly basis to read, study, reflect and discuss some of the top bestselling authors on the Ne …

Do you love reading authors like Eckhart Tolle, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Tara Brach? Are you looking for real friendships with local people on a spiritual path? Do you want to learn and apply spiritual principles to help with everyday life issues? If so, we welcome you and hope you find what you are looking for in our group. Who we are: The three word title says it all, "Rockville Spiritual Friends". We are a group of warm, caring friends from Rockville and nearby areas who meet on a regul …

Do you love reading authors like Eckhart Tolle, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Tara Brach? Are you looking for real friendships with local people on a spiritual path? Do you want to learn and apply spiritual principles to help with everyday life issues? If so, we welcome you and hope you find what you are looking for in our group. Who we are: The three word title says it all, "Rockville Spiritual Friends". We are a group of warm, caring friends from Rockville and nearby areas who meet on a regul …

This group is being started for women who live in the Kentlands , Gaithersburg or other areas and wish to meet other women who like to read women authors and make new friends.  We will pick a book by a female author each month and meet to discuss it.  Sometimes we may view movies that have been made from books and compare them to the book.  This will be a chance to make this group what the members want it to be and to get an opportunity to get in on the beginning of the group as it forms.

The Clarksburg Literary Society began in 1879 and is back! The Academy was built in 1833 and was one of the first private institutions in Montgomery County. Clarksburg was the third largest city in the County by 1850. The Literary Society formed from local authors, poets and citizens to explore the richness of literaure. The rebirth of Clarksburg signals the rebirth of the Literary Society. Meet the authors and talk about their latest title!