Friendly Code–a Code for America Brigade–is a group of developers, designers, data geeks, GIS experts, and interested citizens who are to help Grand Rapids' government and civic organizations adopt open web technologies. Code for America is a non-partisan, non-political 501(c)3 organization founded in 2009 to bring web-industry professionals to work with city governments in the United States in order to promote openness, participation, and efficiency in municipal governments. Through three progr …

This group is for people who love to travel, have lived abroad, and/or are new to America and want other people to share their experiences with other travelers. The process of coming back/moving to America can be difficult, and it is great to have a group of people you can talk to, and who understand what you are going through. Not to mention some great story telling! Prepare yourself for great food and great conversation!

Thanks for stopping by! So you’re dying to see Kings of Leon but sitting all by yourself just doesn’t sound appealing? Are you looking for some nice company for a cool jazzy evening but don’t know anyone else who likes jazz? Why miss out on a concert or have less than stellar time just because none of your friends have the same awesome taste in music as you do? Find a new friend here. This meetup group is for people wanting to attend concerts and get connected with other music fans. It spans ac …

Meet awesome people who love to be outside! Come prepared to have an adventure! Hikes may include: rain, snow, sleet, sun, mud, sand, hills, clouds, fields, sun, obscure meeting places, trees, bees, wind, mosquitoes, sun, birds, snakes, water, roots, holes, bears, dogs, sun, great conversation and new friends. And the Adventures could be anything that offers members the opportunity to try something new. If this ALL sounds like fun to you...please join us!

Welcome to 365 Things To Do In Grand Rapids, where all members are encouraged to suggest fun, interesting meetups.  There are a wide variety of 'things' offered here and are listed as the 'best' of what Grand Rapids has to offer.  I am hoping that making our way through this list will result in having adventures, meeting new people, and finding out what this city has to offer. If you do suggest a meetup, please do NOT schedule it on either the 2nd, or 4th Sunday of the month as that is when our …

Bringing Sex and the City to Grand Rapids and surrounding lakesore area! This group is for fun and fabulous women looking to explore the city on memorable days and girls nights out! We will have laughs over cocktails, share stories over dinner, dance late into the night and build a core group we can depend on. Whether you are Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte or Miranda; come join us as we explore ourselves, our relationships and our city!

(Ann) I decided to start this group because I enjoy playing board games such as Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, etc. I moved here a couple of years ago with my husband for his job and really haven't met alot of new people and I would enjoy meeting some new people with similar interests. So, a little bit about me. I enjoy playing board games, chit chatting with friends over a good bottle of wine and really good chocolate!! :) If you're looking for a night to get together with some people to pl …

Do you daydream about dragons? Wonder if you are a top potent ley lines? Perhaps your latest tarot reading brought you here. If you are wondering whether you'd be better off as fae, lupine or a dragon slayer, then you'lve found your pack. Because really, can you talk about this stuff to your coworkers? And if you did, what would they think when you quite adamantly explained that garlic is such urban legend and the daylight thing, what a faux pas!

Let's get together and spend some time talking with each other and set up some dates. You never really know who's out there until you go for it, so what are you waiting for? The hope is to get together as a group and pair off at a later date, or just catalog people interested in the idea and let them decide for themselves how to meet - in the safety of our group or in private.

The purpose of this group is to meet other people who are concerned about the consumerist culture and the impact it has on our earth. We would like to create a community that fosters communication as well as the sharing of resources, knowledge and skills. Though this meetup group is primarily focused on the saving of unnecessary waste through dumpster diving, we are here to serve people who are in need through what we find and the knowledge we can share. For more information of Freeganism chec …

Recovery International (RI) is a peer-led self-help group that teaches techniques to help us change thoughts and behaviors that cause psychological distress. Whether you or someone you know is looking to overcome a specific fear or phobia, are sleepless because of stress or are dealing with depression, anger, obsessive thoughts or compulsions, RI can help. We provide reassurance and fellowship through meeting friendly people with similar problems who have found a way to live happier, healthier l …

This is a group for anyone interested in Jeeps or offroading. All skill levels and rigs are welcome :) We started this group to meet other muddin', trailin', rock climbin' enthusiasts. We look forward to blazing new trails with ya. *Family Friendly*

If you are a young professional from a big city and looking for like-minded people to help adjust to life in Grand Rapids, then join!

We're a group of competitive fighting game players who are looking for new recruits! Whether you're new to fighting games or an old pro, we're a friendly and professional group with years of experience. Local tournaments, road trips, coaching, training, all on professional lag-free equipment. Street Fighter, Tekken, Marvel, Smash, King of Fighters, Virtua Fighter, or whatever else you play, we have someone for you to play against! Weekly meet ups and plenty of local competition.

From the new organizer, June 2010:  Looking forward to continuing this dynamic group's tradition of getting behind the scenes and learning about this great town and what it has to offer, it's history and it's future rather than being solely event driven.  Lets learn while doing! Meet other locals who are interested in Urban Exploration & Social Networking in the Greater Grand Rapids area! Want to find out more about the City you live in? Activities include walking, biking, and trolley tours of …

We are a fun, energized group of women who enjoy singing and performing 4 part, a cappella harmony in the greater Grand Rapids community. If you love to sing or would like to improve your vocal skills, we invite you to come check us out. We rehearse every Monday night and guests are always welcome. Bring a friend, your sister, your mom. Singers in our chorus come from all over West Michigan to enjoy this "girls night out" Discover just how exciting it is to sing with the Grand Rapids Sweet Adeli …

Varooom! Thanklessly she takes you where you want to go. Screeching around corners and barreling down highways she never complains, she only asks for more. She carries your friends, your family, maybe even your unicycle; wherever you go in life there she is. On sunny Saturday afternoons you polish, shine, wax and detail her every inch, her every curve. Parking lots strike fear into your heart and every trip to the mechanic brings you to your knees in prayer. She is probably the second biggest si …

The first rule of "This Workout": ALWAYS talk about This Workout! NO Embarrassing Weigh-ins NO Counting Calories NO Fad Diets Whether you're looking for social support, fitness minded friends, new ideas to shake up a boring (or non-existent) training routine or just want to see what THIS WORKOUT is all about, we invite you to become 'one of us'! Unlike other fitness programs, THIS WORKOUT is all about YOU! Keeping the emphasis on FUN, we'll help you overcome obstacles through "accountability" …