We are a group of book lovers who promote local authors by creating space for authors and readers to connect by setting up a time and a venue in which they can meet, greet, and have the author sign books and chat with those attending. We are on Facebook www.facebook.com/chbookfest and have a website www.chestnuthillbookfestival.com. We try to present a balanced and diverse agenda of authors and topics. Our next meeting is our 4th Annuak Book Festival on Sept. 30, 2012.

Everyone has a book in them, maybe many. The transitional publishing industry is going the way of the VCR and buggy-whip. Let's get together and help each other write, publish and market our message to the world! If you've already published or you're just curious and haven't typed a single letter yet, this meetup will help you get support, help and information.

This monthly study/discussion group is focused on the topic of Applied Metaphysics. The objective is for group members to share their research and experience of practical methods for realizing our mental, physical and spiritual potential. We will be examining works on the subject of metaphysics written by prominent authors from both the past and the present. Examples of authors we will examine include the likes of  Ernest Holmes, Dario Salas Somer, Emma Curtis Hopkins, Franz Bardon, Krishnamurti …

Hello Ladies, I thought it would be nice to organize a book club meetup group for women, that meet to discuss books by African American authors.  I used to read all the time and thought that this would encourage me to get back in the groove.  If you are over 35 years of age, like reading books by African American/Black authors, would like to discuss and hear other's perspectives on books and would like to meet in locations where we can have coffee, desert and or lunch, this meetup is for you.  A …

A Book and Wine Club for FABulously Social Women of Color *********************** WHO should join: If you are a woman of color in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area, 35 years and above, who enjoys a good book and a nice glass of wine- be FABulously social and join us to sip and discuss our book selections each month! WHAT we read: Works by authors across the African diaspora- novels, motivation and inspiration, social issues, autobiographies, self-improvement, and more.  Please note: this gro …

Join Us For Food, Drink, Networking and Joint Ventures! Best-Selling Author, Ken McArthur's Impact Partnering and Networking Events bring together people who want to spread their ideas, products and services to millions of people and who want to joint venture together to grow their impact in the world. Attendees come from all walks of life and include marketers, authors, speakers, experts, coaches, small business people, corporate executives and non-profit visionaries who are working together to …

There are lots of FREE! events around Philly every week. Our goal is to get you to those events with a great group of people. We're a group for people who want to get out and experience free music, movies, art, museums, exercise, dance, lectures, author events, and anything else that comes our way. All our events are free and within the city limits so come out and join us! We're looking forward to seeing you at future events. https://www.facebook.com/FreeInPhiladelphia?ref=hl

We think you will agree, from job search to career management, the world of work is not what it used to be. The Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, provides members with the information, support and tools they need to take charge of their careers, find jobs they love and earn what they deserve. Led by two Philadelphia based, nationally recognized career management experts (profiles below), the Philadelphia Area Great Career Group is all about improving the work experience of professionals in …

Hi everyone and welcome. Thanks for your interest. I hope you will take the time to check out our group. We meet monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. JANUARY 2013 MARKS OUR FOURTH YEAR! Look over our past meeting topics for an idea of what we have done so far. Check out what people have said about the group and the meetings. You can also find a smattering of photos from our previous meetings and  if you visit the files section, you even can find a recording of our May 2010 presentation. …

Looking for other book lovers? A good story is even better when you've got friends to share it with. I. book club structure The purpose of this book club is to provide a venue for people to express their views and opinions on various books that they have read. The club will read different types of books (ex: fiction, philosophy, poetry, contemporary, classic, memoirs, short stories, biographies, etc) each month. Members will meet once a month to have an open discussion on the selected book(s) …

This Meetup is for citizens across the State of New Jersey who want to participate in efforts directed towards preserving our individual freedoms and the prosperity of our families and country. We follow the concerted action agenda of the JBS.org Freedom Campaign as we seek to secure representative government from both our state legislature in Trenton and our state congressional delegation in Washington, DC. Our state and federal constitutions are the social contracts we demand adherence to by …

Meet other UFO buffs in your town & hear great lectures, see films, meet authors who present on their work. If your a Mutual UFO member, Host Jennifer W. Stein is the S. E. Pa rep for MUFON, & Phila area Bleep Group host.Find out about conferences, & tours on this subject matter. www.MainLineMUFON.com is an umbrella group for several non profit organizatins: Noetic Sciences, MUFON, Local "What the Bleep Group". At main site find calendar for Free monthly events at Memorial Library of Radnor To …

LATEST: Meetups to be scheduled soon (next couple of weeks), probably every 2-4 weeks, probably late afternoon on Saturdays (~2pm), probably a center city coffee shop, possibly university city/west philly ~34th-45th, possibly south philly ~8th and Christian-ish. Please message me through the meetup interface with suggestions and preferences. This group is for deeply analytical people who are simultaneously, actively engaged in some sort of contemplative path (e.g. Vipassana, Zazen, etc.) and som …

This is a group for parents (or potential parents) to share ideas about non-authoritarian parenting. The whole family is invited, but some events may be more appropriate than others for young children. Blind obedience to authority is the plague of our society. Many are coming to understand that the root of this problem is in the family. Traditional parenting often teaches "might makes right" and "obedience is a virtue." This is a group to explore the alternatives, including collaborative pro …

The Today Group was created for the purpose of organizing a national network for African Americans that hosts exclusive professional events. These events include networking mixers, speed networking events, business conferences, seminars and expos, business  brunches, a monthly business and health book club, black tie affairs, community activism and volunteering and corporate sporting events. Our mission is not only to host first class top quality events but also to promote the significant accom …

Do you want to write "me too" fiction or do you think you can do better? Do you want to be one of the ten percent that succeed? Would a group that provides external expectation help you motivate? This is intended to be a focused group of science fiction and fantasy writers who want to help each other with ongoing projects. We usually hold bi-weekly meetings on weekends or weeknights depending on what members want. This would be a creative group that helps you flex your writing muscles, by using …

Bring your poetry, your novels, your short stories, your songs, your spoken word, your prose, your inspiration. Join us in creating a vibrant and supportive community of writers. Bring your passion, your creativity, and your inspiration to our gatherings. We look forward to connecting with you! This group is an opportunity for creative writers to come together and support one another as we take risks and developiour skills and confidence as writers. We will hold open meetings to share our writin …

Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon, Unique in the English-Speaking World, Two Featured Presenters- Award Winning Published Author Tamara Oakman and Experimental Violinist Gloria Justen with Greg Habiby, Along with Salon Erotic Readings from Attendees. Tuesday, September 21. Monday, August 30 , 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susana Mayer, Ph.D., Salonnière 215-840-5830 email: contact@TheEroticSalon.com - reserve a time slot to read at Salon (5 min max) www.TheEroticLiterarySalon.com - d …

The Main Line/Ardmore Book Club welcomes all reading enthusiasts!  We are a diverse group of adults that enjoy reading and escaping into a great book.  We meet at a local Borders  once, maybe twice a month (depending on the size of the waiting list) to openly discuss our opinions about the book.  We pride ourselves as being diverse on what we read as well solely because this book club reads all types of genres. The books are suggestions from all the members and from time to time, members will su …

Feeding Crane Gung Fu (Paihemen Shihequan/白鶴門食鶴拳) is an authentic martial art, with documented lineage dating back directly to the Shaolin nun, Fang Qi Niang, circa 1620. During the rebellion in China, circa 1922, martial arts masters were being eliminated by the Qing government, but some of those masters managed to flee to safety in Taiwan. Only one Feeding crane master escaped mainland China and passed this incredible system to the Liu family. This class is the only class in the United States …

Interested in joining a group in support of Dr. Ron Paul and his Presidential Campaign for 2008? Our group is open to Ron Paul supporters in all states whose focus is on grassroots activism. Joining this group does not require you to be affiliated or associated with any other group or coalition. To alleviate the burden on our email accounts, we encourage our members to communicate through the forum at http://www.RonPaulForumPA.com/. Please register and communicate with other supporters via …

If you are new to Wicca, this study group is for you. We will be reading/studying/discussing books that focus on the study of the Craft. If you are not new to Wicca, you are welcome to study with us! A sample author list would be: Starhawk, Raymond Buckland, Scott Cunningham, and Janet and Stewart Farrar. Please join us as we read and discuss works that will enrich us throughout our spiritual journeys! You must be 18 years of age and over. No drugs/alcohol please.

Beechwood Writers' Workshop (www.beechwoodwriters.com) welcomes writers of all levels who are interested in developing fiction or memoir in a supportive, creative environment. BWW is led by published novelist and essayist Elise A. Miller (www.elisemiller.com), author of Star Craving Mad, published by Warner Books. We meet once a week for 8 weeks either Tuesday evenings from 7-9:30 at the Spiral Bookcase in Manayunk, or Thursday mornings from 10-12 in Wynnewood. Writers create on the spot using w …

Hare Krsna everyone Dandavat Pranam All Glories to Srila Prabhupada Let get this going!!! Weekly Bhakti Yoga meets, lets get together and chant the holy names of Sri Krsna, eat prasadam and discuss topics envolving the science of devotional service. Let us see where this goes maybe weekly harinama, book and prasadam distribution also! All for the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada, Lord Caitanya and Sri Krsna. Purport to Hare Krishna Mahamantra This transcendental vibration established by the chantin …

As artists, we spend most of our creative time alone. Creating art is a very singular, solitary task. With "The Artist's Way" as a guide, we can create a community of support and encouragement. The following quote from the author's website sums it up: "When The Artist's Way was first published, I expressed a wish for Artist’s Way groups to spring into being. I envisioned them as peer-run circles—“creative clusters”—where people would serve one another as believing mirrors, uniting with the …

Founded in 2012 by four speakers, authors, and coaches (Attiyah Blair, Allison Tibbs, Naketa Thigpen, & Andrea Williams) who are passionate about helping women achieve success in their lives and businesses. W.O.V.E.N is a forum where women can connect, share, grow, learn, and build strong relationships that will support their dreams and goals, to ultimately create success.

Ultimate LOVE and Passion (ULP for short) is a community of like-minded individuals creating friendships and relationships that stand the test of time. Using principles from top authors, trainers and coaches we can ALL learn to have fun, playful, passionate relationships with the right person. Have you tried all those "other" dating sites? Do your friends try to set you up on blind dates? Have you been in relationships where you just don't have that "spark" everyone talks about? Are you on a jou …

So, our summer class is underway (and full). If you're new to the group, feel free to stick around for announcements about future classes. I'm planning to run another, similar class in the fall, assuming there's enough interest. More details to come. Classes will be held in South Philadelphia, and capped at 10 participants, on a first-come, first-served basis. Each week we'll critique each others' work, talk about various craft issues (like point of view, story structure, etc.), all with an eye …