Why Triangle Fatties? (By the Founder, Bobbie Jo) I went to my first BBW meetup group several years ago. I was at a low point in my journey to accept myself for who I was. It was empowering being with people that had some of the same shared experiences. I hope that people in all stages of self-acceptance will join the group and together we can have positive, fun, and new experiences. I have yet to go to a meetup where I didn't find someone to have a friendly conversation and a few laughs with. …

Ready to meet and make some new friends? Whether you are happily single or looking, this group is for those of us still "uncoupled" after 40. Sure, this area offers some great GLBT meet up groups but nothing just for us. We'll hook into some of their activities but also create some of our own. If you are looking for a tribe and want to participate in inclusive fun events, you've come to the right place!

We are a private walking group composed of women - age 55+ -  who'd like to do casual walks all around town and in our parks and open spaces - primarily in Chapel Hill and environs. The aim of the group is to get some exercise, enjoy the outdoors and get to know each other. This group is intended for women who live in Chapel Hill/Carrboro or in close proximity.  This is for women who are married, or not, in a relationship or not, but who know and appreciate the support of other women; women who' …

Welcome everyone! This is a cooperative-style group that brings together young professionals, ages 22-39, who share a passion for outdoor recreation. We organize a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, kayaking, outdoor sports, and more, as well as social events that may or may not involve the great outdoors. Please keep in mind that, in cooperative spirit, the robustness of our calendar depends upon YOU; the more people who help suggest and organize events, the more fun activit …

This is a group for people coming from Vojvodina / Vajdaság who currently live in the Chapel Hill NC area and are interested in relaxed social get-togethers.

An Interracial Social Group for Gay Guys interested in making new friends while experiencing venues & activities unique to Durham........critically acclaimed restaurants, bars, coffee shops & eateries; independent & foreign films; public talks & lectures; poetry & book readings; live jazz, soul & blues; classical music concerts; museum tours......... and maybe even a Bulls game because............. Durham's Where It's At!

We may not see an end to institutional and structural racism in our lifetimes, but we can continue to tear down these structures, brick by brick, if we join together to continue to raise our awareness, gather more information, plan, take action, evaluate, and gather more information.  We can only be successful if we do thistogether, along which others who share the same orientation, definitions, and principles. The Organizing Against Racism network exists to help facilitate conversations about …

Let's play some volleyball. Open to anyone over the age of 18.

This group is for everyone who has an interest in Earth-Based Spirituality & Religions. The members are diverse in beliefs and backgrounds. Our motto is "everyone has something to learn and something to teach". We come together in a sense of community to discuss our paths and share our knowledge.

About the Coffee and Contacts™Network Coffee and Contacts™ is a women's business referral network with chapters meeting weekly throughout the Triangle. Meetings last 1 hour with a 30 minute social time before the start of the formal meeting. Breakfast is a dutch treat, so come for the informal networking to order breakfast. Benefits of Coffee and Contacts™Power Networking for Women Expand Your Sphere of Influence! Referrals, Referrals, Referrals! Develop your networking skills Develop new soci …

The Chapel Hill - Durham Hiking Meetup is designed to provide local hiking and outdoor opportunities for the western triangle. We are a very active (3-5 events per week on average) and social group (with some fantastic nature photographers) and plan hikes in the Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough and Chatham county areas. The hikes with our experienced organizers vary in intensity from beginner to brisk and are generally anywhere from 3 to 7 miles in length (see hike posting for specific details …

We are the largest and most active group of atheists, agnostics, skeptics, freethinkers, humanists, and other nonbelievers in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area. This group is a safe place to meet and socialize with other nonbelievers in a supportive environment. There are very few rules and regulations in here so enjoy the freedom to discuss whatever you want so long as you keep it civil and respectful of other members. Have fun! Alex, Organizer

PLEASE READ ALL THE FOLLOWING BELOW BEFORE JOINING THIS MEETUP: POLYAMORY: Having multiple honest, loving, intimate relationships with the full knowledge and consent of everyone involved. This group is for local polyamorists and sincerely interested folks of all ages and demographics in the Raleigh, Durham, & Chapel Hill metro! Polyamory means "Many Loves". Many people have both the capacity & the need to love more than one partner, and be able to sustain loving relationships with more than one. …

Tired of Triangle meetup groups focusing mainly on Raleigh, Cary, and other locations? This meetup will be Durham-centric. A variety of activities is envisioned, such as gathering for coffee and discussion, attending festivals and cultural events, visiting local museums, galleries and parks, going to plays and music performances, or whatever else comes to mind. Meetings should be quite casual. Members are welcome to send ideas and suggestions for activities. Most activities are FREE or cheap!

This book club began in 2007 in response to a gap in book clubs in the West side of the Triangle. Since then, many book clubs have emerged (on meetup, and elsewhere). We're still around, and I guess that means something is working. We alternate locations (between Chapel Hill and Durham), and for the most part, meet the last Tuesday of the month. Our four organizers all love this book club, and participate often. We're always looking for new members and fresh ideas in discussion. What can you exp …

Happy 2013!  Our membership has gone from 53 to 84 - now all we need is some zydeco action! Of course, Shamu Garcon, our local Cajun band is always  excellent- Chris....please keep us posted re your upcoming gigs! As  originally stated, our intent is to help make sure that there is a good turnout of dancers for the Cajun and Zydeco events coming through our area. We'll also announce local zydeco and Cajun dance classes as meet-ups. Please check out our message board for announcements of other in …

Ethical Culture is a humanistic, religious, and educational movement working to create a better world through ethical actions. We are dedicated to the ideal that the highest value is human worth and that our relationships to each other are of greatest ethical concern. Our commitment is to the worth and dignity of the individual and to treating each human being so as to bring out the best in him or her. Members join together in ethical societies to assist each other in developing ethical ideas an …

This group is for people who love sports, kickball, having fun, and meeting interesting new people.

We play table top games for fun! Gaming isn't just for computers, it started thousands of years ago to bring people closer together. Let's get out from behind our desks and get in front of a great game in person. Come join us!

Let's get together and go bowling in Durham and Chapel Hill.

The Discover-U Meetup Group is dedicated to Women's Self-Discovery in the Triangle area; Discover-U LLC encourages creative women of all ages and backgrounds to Explore, Dream, and Discover.

This is a group for anyone interested in Great Dane meetups in the Triangle area of North Carolina.

Inspired by my experience at the TSC Conference, I decided to start this group in hope of extending the conversation to the Triangle area. I have been developing a conceptual framework which addresses issues such as the Explanatory Gap and Hard Problem of Consciousness. The purpose of the group is to foster a community for those of us who are interested in helping to build a contemporary understanding of consciousness.

This group is for caregivers, families and friends of cancer patients. Let's get together to support each other, so we can better support our loved ones. We'll meet for social activities so we can connect with other people in similar situations, share information on resources, etc.

Meet other people living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes for support and socialization.

Triangle Crypto / Cypherpunk is a group dedicated to cypherpunk / crypto-anarchist ideas and thinking.  We believe that technology, especially strong crypto, is a foundational technology for allowing people to live their lives, free of interference from others.  Specifically, we engage in education, promotion and advocacy around tools like SSL/TLS, I2P, Bitcoin, Tor, GPG, TrueCrypt, and the like.  We want to raise awareness of the existence and applicability of these tools, so that people can pr …

Meet other local Canine Owners and their Dogs. If you have a puppy or adult dog and you would like to meet other canine owners while having fun training, hiking and playing with your dogs (large or small) then this is the Meetup for you! We allow our canines the opportunity to play off leash with other dogs and puppies and their owners in a safe, enclosed area. When members express an interest, we will also take the opportunity to train our canines for a portion of each Meetup. We will sometimes …

Survival, Preparedness, and Sustainable Living organization for Raleigh, NC and the surrounding areas