Drinks for a Cause functions as a way to raise money for Charities, Non-Profits, Causes and Disease Research while helping to support local independent restaurants and bars and provide a unique stimulating, social experience. We all like to go out and have fun, drink, socialize and try new restaurants and bars. This gives us all those possibilities while supporting a great cause! Here’s how it works: I work with local bar/restaurants to donate a portion of everything we drink/eat to be donated …

NOTICE: Winos and Foodies is closed  and we are no longer accepting requests to join. ~~~~~ Hans and Kristin started this group to meet fellow wine drinkers, wine lovers, and foodies who enjoy socializing in the Minneapolis area. They are a young, progressive, open-minded, fun-loving, taste-bud-indulging couple, seeking kindred spirits for small gatherings to enjoy, discuss, and explore the wonders of food and drink. Ideas we've had for such occasions include: wine/cheese pairings, region-speci …

I am starting this group for adults looking to get out, meet new people and have fun in a really casual environment. I love living in the suburbs and don't always want to drive to the cities to meet up with friends. Ideally this group will attract people from Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Savage, Lakeville, etc. Who should join? I really don't want to be exclusionary. I think my target demographic is 30 - 60, male, female, transgendered, transsexual, straight, gay, single, married, separated, …

Couples group open to all couples, married or not. Largest and most active couples group in the area. Meet and make friends with other couples in the Twin Cities area! Most our couples are professionals. But all types of couples are welcome, there is no age requirement. We run a SAFE group, thus we look at your profile and need to approve you. We are unlike OTHER much larger groups that only care about numbers. We MANAGE our group to keep everyone safe. We have group events that include wine ev …

A social community centered around cooking and conversations, where friends and soon-to-be friends cook and talk together while enjoying tasty dishes. How it works. Bring the ingredients necessary for everyone to try a little bit of your dish, grill, extra knives & cutting boards (if you have them) and a bottle of wine per person. When you arrive 1) Check in 3) Pour yourself some wine 4) Start making your dish 5) Drink some more wine 6) Help your new friends 7) Bang on a pot when your dish is fi …

Drinking beer... meeting new people...trying new beers...having fun...drinking beer. It appears that there are a ton of great pubs in the Twin Cities area. Why not try them all?

Hello Local Photogs. We are one of the largest and most active groups of photographers in Minnesota . We are more than just your ordinary camera group.  We a a tight community of artist who promote and support each other whether you are a beginner,  hobbyist or pro we are here to support you. Membership Terms General Membership - Anyone who has joined our meetup group if you don't have a title under your name you are considered General Membership . Outdoor photography -  Member who Supports the …

Our meetup group is a welcoming and friendly group of folks who like to get out there and ride! We think that riding in a group is usually more fun than riding solo. We have all levels of bikers, from beginners to advanced. Our bikers also have all kinds of bikes – old ones, new ones, ratty ones, shiny ones, road, mountain, and hybrid. Our rides go all over – metro, ‘burbs, outlying areas. Roads, trails, and track. This year, we’re even trying some camping trips! We’re not very formal. We don’t …

Meet other local Golfers who can't always find a golf partner and want to get out on the links. We are made up of a group of people (married and single) who love chasing that little 'ole white (orange, yellow, green, blue or pink) ball around. We've even done it in the dark. Being a good golfer is not a prerequisite or a necessity, as we are just about enjoying the game and most importantly being outside. Having fun is a necessity and there is no need to even keep score, unless you want to that …

We are a group of easy-going quilters who sew together once a month. The ages of our members span five decades. Some members have quilted for more than 25 years and others have finished their first quilt at one of our quilt-ins and we are very proud of them. So, whether you have made 200 quilts or none, you will feel at home with us. Each Quilt-In weekend is two days--from Saturday morning at 9am through Sunday afternoon at 5pm--unless specifically indicated otherwise in an event's details. The …

I've been looking to join a book club for quite some time, but I never found one that appealed to me. After a lot of unproductive grumbling, I've decided to try starting one myself. Everyone's A Critic (EAC) is open to anyone who enjoys books and isn't shy about sharing their opinions about said books. I try to encourage a diverse reading selection, so please feel free to offer suggestions (fiction or nonfiction). Members usually send me suggestions and then we do a poll to pick a selection. …

Check out the Twin Cities fantastic food culture with us! From food novices to epicurean gourmands, Simply Epicurious foodies always have a fun time trying new spots and enjoying delicious food. Join us to share laughter, great conversation, and a good meal! Our events may include restaurant excursions, cooking classes, potlucks, food crawls, food festivals, and more! We'll partake of food and drink delights at various eateries in the TC Area. Whether it's a fantastic hole-in-the-wall or a hot, …

This is fun group of professional people. We are not about growing old or Wearing Out, we are younger then that, and we are about having FUN! Everyone in our target age is welcome: singles and couples, MEN AND WOMEN! and most important people that aren’t Politically Correct and just wanna have fun! We are a fun group NOT one geared towards DATING. We run a SAFE group, thus we look at your profile and need to approve you. We are unlike OTHER much larger groups that only care about numbers. We MA …

Do you love to cook? Do you love to eat!? Do you cook for others besides yourself? Do you like trying new recipes? Is healthy cooking and healthy eating a priority for you? Do you know you need to change your diet but don't know where to start? Whether you're a healthy chef or need to overhaul your diet, join us for endless new ideas! This group is designed for anybody who wants to share healthy recipes and add new ones to their recipe box! Please come with a healthy recipe to share, preferably  …

So you have a website and want to get traffic. Everyone talks about Search Engine Optimization (SEO). This seems more like a game than it does an internet strategy. In fact it is so much a game that search engines change their strategy to combat people that are trying to edge the system into their favor. I will present the group with website strategies that are promoting legitimate business and not trying to play a game with the search engines. Other people will be invited to share any of their …

Twin Cities Rock Climbing Meetup is a group that plans regular and spontaneous gym sessions, organizes outdoor climbing and camping adventures, and attends other climbing related events like adventure film festivals, competitions, and Adopt-a-Crag cleanups.  Our members are climbers of all experience levels.  Whether you are new to the sport and looking to learn, experienced and in need of new partners, or new to town and trying to find the climbing community, TCRC Meetup can be your gateway to …

Hello and thanks for checking us out! This group is for people (single/married/dating/etc) in their 30's to early 60's who are interested in participating regularly in activities. Please try to stay within our age range. Most of our events will be in the St. Paul area. My hope is that we develop friendships while taking part in activities. Anything beyond that is a bonus. :) A big part of what will make this group successful is spreading leadership across activities and participating monthly in …

Are you ready to have a bunch of misfits and strangers throw things at you while trading sometimes inappropriate "ball" related taunts? If so, then DODGEBALL might just be the thing for you. Come join us for a friendly pick-up game open to adults of all creeds, races, skill levels, political affiliations and genders (...and yes, women not only play dodgeball, but they kick ass!) Although there is a core group of regular players, the game is very easy to pick up and newbie friendly (really, we …

This group is for women 40 and beyond. Searching the internet for the "right one" can make you go through more pages then even hanging out too many weekends at the girly bar. There is something about reaching this time in your life which makes you reflect on the path you have traveled thus far. If you are interested in starting a new chapter in your life and your desire is to share that with someone special, this is a good place to start. One requirement is that since so much time and planning g …

Welcome to Hip Mamas of Stillwater, MN! We are a group of Moms in the Stillwater area. Meetups can include library storytimes, park playdates, home playdates, swimming playdates, coffee, mommy's night out suggestions (this is done once a month), museums, zoos, etc. My name is Lisa and I am a co-organizer along with Jane and Amie. I am a stay at home mom with one son, Gabe who was born October 2011. He is an easy going, social child who loves hanging out with kids of all ages. We love to stay act …

Underwater hockey meetup group for the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. We invite you to try Underwater Hockey ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underwater_hockey) , a fun and competitive sport for people of all ages and genders. WHAT: Underwater hockey is played on the bottom of a 6-12 foot deep swimming pool by two teams of six. Players wear fins, mask, snorkel, a protective glove and headgear (the same kind as for water polo). The stick is short, approximately 1 foot long and made of wood or plastic p …

Meet other locals who are interested in cross-country skiing, both skate and classic. Our members are a wealth of knowledge of local parks and trails, as well as gear and technique. Join us for skiing weekday evenings on metro area lit trails, or longer skis and daytrips at metro and state parks. We'll try to get in a few special events in our short season, such as full moon skis and the Luminary Loppet.

Have you been hoping to play euchre with true diehards who really love the game? You are welcome here! If you don’t know how to play, are you willing to give it a try? (We promise, it’s addictive!) We have members willing to teach anyone the game. Join now and enjoy playing euchre with fun people in a friendly atmosphere.

The Black Professional Social Network (BPSN) is a social group geared towards professional African-Americans in the Twin Cities. We host & facilitate a variety of co-ed events throughout the Twin Cities. Whether you’re new to the Twin Cities or have been here all your life, our events provide something for everyone. If you love to explore the cities, try new things, and make new friends, you’ll love the Black Professional Social Network!

Business Networking Woodbury, MN Do you own or operate a business in the Twin Cities or Hudson, WI area? Join us and make your business grow! The Woodbury Small Business Referral Networkers is a network of entrepreneurs ready to assist each other in increasing their circles of influence by growing the number of quality business contacts and improving interpersonal skills. There is no membership so come and try us out. This group is designed to help business owners and professionals become extrem …

The Experienced Rider Club: We Ride... Welcome to the Minnesota Motorcycle Touring Club (MMTC). The MMTC is for motorcycle riders who enjoy riding with friends 250 to 350 or more miles per day, plus whatever miles are required to get to the meet up location.  Rides are on the 2nd and 4th weekends of the month from April to November, with some additional rides added in the other weeks. Most rides are in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Multiple day rides could go anywhere. MMTC seeks fun challenging pa …

On January 9, 2006, The Weekly Dinner was started with a simple concept of bringing people together to enjoy great food in the Twin Cities area. Since then, there have been many events scheduled, friendships formed and a lot of great memories. On September 1, 2012, the name was switched to Minnesota Foodies (http://www.MinnesotaFoodies.com). The mission of the group continues to focus around enjoying great food and building friendships along the way, but not just one weekly dinner. We have brunc …

Formerly the Reluctant Activists For Ron Paul Meetup, this meetup now focuses on one of the most basic principles of Liberty, and a cornerstone of Dr. Ron Paul's economic philosophy - The Free Market. Our meetup title, The Green Anchor, was the name of the restaurant in Vienna where Ludwig von Mises gathered with his friends to discuss economics well into the late evening. If you are not familiar with Austrian Economics or Ludwig von Mises, you can get a quick overview here (http://en.wikipedia. …