ARFhouse Chicago (Animal Refuge Foundation) is a no-kill all volunteer animal shelter in Chicago. In August 2007, we celebrated our one year anniversary. In addition to helping place homeless animals, our goal is to lower the homeless pet population and the number of animals euthanized. Our goal is being accomplished through a combination of adopting out animals and educating the public on the importance of spaying and neutering. To date, we have adopted out over 600 animals. ARFhouse places dog …

Meet other Single Parents and their children to have opportunities for friendship and emotional support. Most events will be with children and some will be adults only. Whether you're in transition or have already embraced your identity as a single parent, this is the place for you and your children to socialize with other families in situations similar to your own. Single Moms AND Single Dads welcome! We have warm, wonderful, friendly members from all over the Chicagoland area and north subu …

Our gatherings serve to network those individuals or organizations that help to save the lives of animals. Networking helps to strengthen and encourage working relationships among rescue groups, animal shelters, animal control organizations, veterinarians, potential volunteers (such as foster home care givers, fundraisers, website designers, transporters, photographers, etc.) If you have a specialty and would love to serve animals we would love to meet you!

Why is Chicago, a city with a population around 2.8 million, impoverished when it comes to the field of landscape architecture? Are we just a city saturated in lawn chemicals? Does anyone know what landscape architecture is? This meetup group is open to anyone curious about the field of landscape architecture and how it relates to the Chicago cityscape.   You don’t have to know anything about this design field to engage in our meetups. Great diversity is preferred in order to explore these …

*Hi Everyone, **This meetup group is currently a work in progress.  We're not sure yet as to how we will end up *using this tool.  For the most up to date information about Transition Rogers Park please check *out transitionrogerspark.org**Milton* A People's Movement! Three of the toughest challenges facing humankind at the beginning of the 21st century are climate change, peak oil, and the economy. Transition Rogers Park, a local initiative built upon the foundation of the global Transition T …

The "Labrys" is a double-sided axe that the Amazons were said to use as their main weapon. Over the centuries, many women have adopted the labrys as a symbol of power and independence. Many women wear necklaces or earrings with a labrys symbol as a way to identify themselves to other independent women. The labrys was resurrected as a female symbol of power and independence in the 1970s by a number of lesbian and feminist organizations. It's popularity grew when articles about its origins …

Meet with other local multiracial individuals, couples and families. Discuss the similar challenges & issues that you face, and the rewards of your situation, while socializing and networking with others who can relate! All people, couples and familes who are racially blended by birth, marriage or adoption are welcome in this safe and supportive environment. I am a biracial female (mom is White, dad is African/American) and the president of Chicago's Biracial Family Network(www.bfnchicago.org). …

I must preempt this description by stating this is not about hooking up or learning skills about hooking up more. I wish to form a group which is more introspective in nature, one which transcends the usual motives for intercourse such as reproduction, bragging rights, and filling vast emotional voids. Sex is a complex topic, one which men need to learn about. This group ultimately about male vitality, and what needs to be accomplished in order to feel our best. There is a profound link between …

The Single Moms Group consists of moms who are single moms either through chance, choice, divorce, adoption, etc. of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school aged children. Expectant single moms are also welcome. We are a group of free thinking, creative, responsible and loving moms who enjoy exchanging information, advice and fun outings with our babies (mainly) and without an occasion. Our families may look "different" but we essentially want the same positive things for our children as othe …

Welcome to the Korean/ Korean-American Moms of Chicago Meetup group!! The wonderful moms that make up our group have either immigrated to the US from Korea, born in the USA from Korean parents, adopted from Korea to American parents, or Non-Korean moms with children whose parent(s) are of Korean descent. Hope that covers everyone;). Collectively we represent a group of moms who strive to bring our Korean culture into the lives of our children. Our group is more than a way for our children to int …

I decided to Start this group as I am a 37 Years old French Mom of a 14 month old daughter and we recently relocated for good to Chicago Lincoln Park. The purpose of this group is for french speaking Moms to meet and transmit to our little ones the French language and culture through playing, reading and singing together. This group is also for French moms to meet and share our experiences in our adoptive city.

Hi and welcome, this group is open to all pregnant women and moms but it is especially targeted to single women who are expecting or recently had/adopted their first child in the Chicago area and are preparing to deliver and raise a baby without a partner. Not-so-recent moms with experience and advice are also very welcome. This group will hopefully connect online and meet in the  Chicago and near suburban area to share experiences, lessons, laughter, tears, joy and support. The group requires a …

Are you a Greater Chicagoland or north suburban Chicago area SharePoint user looking to get maximum value out of your SharePoint application? Perhaps you’re looking to use SharePoint in building a competitive advantage for your organization? Concerned that you’re not getting the usability or user adoption that you desire out of SharePoint? You need to join this group! We’re focused on the business application advantages of SharePoint, showcasing users’ ideas and real world experiences. PLUS, …

FOR ADOPTION INFO PLEASE VISIT SHIBA INU RESCUE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE http://www.savingshibas.com CASIM was featured on the news! To view the video please click this link http://www.wciu.com/youandme.php?section=home&assetID... We are a group of Chicago area Shiba Inu owners who meet once a month for a few hours of Shiba romping. This group is meant to build the Shiba community in the Chicago area by means of community outreach including offering advise, tips and sharing stories with fellow …

Julia and Seth, founders of Perry Dog,LLP, began this MeetUp as a way for Chicago Chihuahua owners and their dogs to connect at a central location in the city. With these Perry Dog MeetUps, owners and their Chihuahua's can experience amazing events without having to travel very far. This makes it EASY for you to connect with other Chihuahua's owners, enjoy complimentary drinks, and have a blast!

Ever walk around the neighborhood and meet a new dog and it's owner, but then realize you remember the dogs name, but not the owners? Our group is for getting together with others in the city who have friendly, social dogs and who want to do fun things with others and their dogs. My wife and I live in the West Loop and have a 5 year old male pug and and 2 year old female rotty. They are both very friendly and want to make new friends. We are both professionals and enjoy making new friends as …