Meet other local people who love children's and young adult books well into adulthood. Talk about books you loved as children and the latest children's literature to hit the shelves. Learn about the history of children's literature. Go to book signings and talks by children's book authors and illustrators.

Meet young adults between the ages of 21 and 40 who are interested in Professional Development, Community Service, and Having Fun, and Networking. Check out our website: http://www.elkgrovevillagejaycees.org The Jaycees teach leadership, personal, and professional development by running community service projects, socials, and local and national training events. With over 200,000 Jaycees worldwide, the Jaycees are the greatest young persons organization in the world. The Elk Grove Village Jaycee …

LIVE CHAT too! Meet People Interested in Dining Out & Social Events. Break bread with fellow foodies, visit interesting venues--theater events, movies, bars/dance clubs, karaoke, comedy shows, bowling, musical & theatrical productions, sight seeing/architectural tours, etc. Learn to create new meals and desserts when we offer our Cooking Classes! Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's a big dinner table and all are w …

4-days after the 2010 earthquake struck Haiti, Chicagoans of this Meetup started spreading the message that HAITI needs help for a long, long time. One of the inspiration to start this group was an e-mail received 1-day after the earthquake, from Meetup co-founder Scott Helferman. He suggested to think about how to help Haiti by means of using a Meetup. Obviously if you’ve donated your share already, kindly pass this information to someone who likes to further help. Honestly your word-of-mouth p …

***JOIN NOW***JOIN NOW***JOIN NOW***JOIN NOW***JOIN NOW*** Hey Chicago, come out and enjoy events through out the the Catholic community. This group is for all Catholics at all stages and levels in their life. We try to do events through out the Chicago Archdiocese, Rockford and Joliet Dioceses. We find Catholic events going on in the area and also plan our own meetup  to socialize. For the singles in our group we have Single Mingles through out the year to help the you meet other Catholics sing …

Hope Alive is a newly formed group serving Northeast Wisconsin Singles’ regionally and welcomes Christian men and women 26-38 years of age. The group organizer feels this age group of single adults has few opportunities to network and fellowship with one another outside the bar scene. Our intention is to focus on Family, Career, Finance, Health & Wellbeing, Recreation, Personal Growth, Friendship, Community, Household, Spirituality, and Support in these various aspects of doing life. There are, …

The Young Adult Ministry Sports Leagues in the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois have been bringing Young Adult Catholics and Christians together for the past seven years. Our programs began with a softball league in the summer of 2004 and a volleyball league in the fall of 2004 and thus far have produced four marriages and numerous friendships.

The World Dodgeball Society (WDS), the premier co-ed sports and social organization based on nostalgia and camp of the 80s, has come to Chicago. We play at the Wicker Park Field House, right off of the Damen Blue Line stop in the heart of Wicker Park. No experience is necessary and leagues are played with soft no-sting balls, making it a fun, and bruise-free, adult sport for all skill levels - anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to drop by.  Teams and individuals are encouraged to sign up in …

If you are part of a couple, please make separate individual accounts for each member of your relationship. NO 'COUPLES' ACCOUNTS. Click on the Join us! button in the upper right to get started. Welcome to Poly-Under-40, we're proud to be the most active polyamory organization in North America.  Poly-Under-40 is as social network for young adults exploring polyamory or living our individual poly styles. If you are a young adult looking for a friendly, supporting social group where you can learn …

If you like to write and want a supportive environment in which to write join us! Each week, a member volunteers to provide writing prompts to spark our creativity. It can be a first line, an object, a picture, a situation. For about 10-15 minutes we write and if we feel like sharing we read our creation aloud. This is not a critique group - only positive feedback is encouraged. We usually fit in 3-4 prompts in an evening. Member ages range from young adults to octagenarians. You do not h …

Connect with others Catholics in your local area in a safe, spiritual and enjoyable way. We will accomplish this through social events, bible studies, movie nights, outdoor activities and other exciting events. We welcome everyone. Our events being social, spiritual, and community oriented are intended to be fun and inspiring. We hope that people take away a deep sense of camaraderie and unity as we seek to be the bridge to create new friendships and good connections. Most importantly, we also h …

This group has been formed to bring together a new community around the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii in Little Italy, Chicago.

ASAN-Chicago brings together young adults and adults who are anywhere on the autistic spectrum-- and their friends-- to share ideas, to give advice and support, and to create a learning environment for self advocacy.  ASAN-Chicago is a group whose membership is open to people on the autistic spectrum who are 18+ (younger teens are also welcomed on a case-by-case basis) and are either medically or self-diagnosed. Cross-disability and other non-autistic allies are more than welcome to join us as l …

Sexy Young Socialites is the hottest new Meetup group in Chicago for stylish young people to hang out, network, and have a great time doing fun activities in the best city in the Midwest. Group membership is exclusive. We are intentionally growing slowly and want to ensure that our meetups are a terrific experience for everyone who attends. Because of this we need to be selective and careful about who we let in. What are the criteria we look for in applicants? Sexy: You are in good shape and t …

Crossroads is a safe place to meet new like-minded friends, have a good time, and grow into all the potential God has created you to have through relationship with Jesus Christ. It's a community of area young adults (18-35) that meet for a meal, fellowship and a Bible study. Every Tuesday we meet for a meal and to study and understand the Bible. We are not a “dating service,” rather we're a safe place to experience God-honoring relationships. We focus on developing healthy Christian friendships …

This is a group to promote community between UU young adults in the Chicagoland area. Whether you've been a Unitarian Universalist for years, or you're just now starting to consider it, you are very welcome here. Typically the term "Young adult" refers to people between 18 and 35 years old, but there's no age restriction here. Hopefully we'll be able to meet regularly to talk, connect, work on social justice projects, and generally be around awesome people who share our values. There are seven p …

This is a group to bring together local young adults with Asperger’s as well as the people in their lives that wish to offer support. Our community offers many great outlets and resources for adults with disabilities, but unfortunately there are not many local social groups that cater to young adults with Asperger’s. I hope to create an opportunity where our loved ones can interact with each other, make new friends, and feel comfortable in the company of others with similar challenges. Most impo …

Join us a variety of activities in the Chicago area. We will have trivia nights, bar game nights, dinners, ect... With Spring and Summer on the horizon, there are a lot of good shows coming. We will keep you up-to-date, and offer you fun, frequent events that are sure to be a good time. Feel free to send me an email if you want to help organize, or if there is an event you want to hit up.

Network and Social - Whether you are looking to enhance your career, or simply looking to have a good time with friends, we can make it happen! Launched in 2012, Network and Social hosts events focused on helping professionals connect throughout Chicago. We specialize in network events and sports leagues that draw a broad range of professionals from all industries and career backgrounds. Our unique networking technology tools offer you a different way to meet or compete with young professionals …

It's tough to be "different." It's good to have friends. Young adults with disabilities want and need social interaction and often find it difficult to interact with their peers. This group will plan social events and activities for the group where they can mix and mingle and enjoy each other's company, making new friends.

We are a young adult single Christian group striving to create fellowship. We're based in the western suburbs at Christ Church of Oak Brook, but we welcome members of other congregations. If you are Christian, single, in or around your 20s and 30s, then SPF is the place for you! We'll host a variety of social activities (usually one per week), as well as service-related activities. We also have small groups available for those looking for a bible study group. If you'd like to start a small group …

This is a subgroup of the Wisconsin Epworth League. A Christ centered young adult group (ages 18-35) whose mission is "To encourage and cultivate Christ-centered character in young adults around the world through community building, missions, and spiritual growth." We currently are meeting at Starbucks in the East Point Market Place but that may change. The Epworth League buys coffee for the first 20 or so people that show up. We use this time to make new friends and learn about Epworth League p …

This is a subgroup of the Wisconsin Epworth League. A Christ centered young adult group (ages 18-35) whose mission is "To encourage and cultivate Christ-centered character in young adults around the world through community building, missions, and spiritual growth." We currently are meeting at the SweetSpot but that may change. The Epworth League buys coffee for the first 20 or so people that show up. We use this time to make new friends and learn about Epworth League programs and events.

This is a subgroup of the Wisconsin Epworth League. A Christ centered young adult group (ages 18-35) whose mission is "To encourage and cultivate Christ-centered character in young adults around the world through community building, missions, and spiritual growth." We currently are meeting at CoffeeBytes on campus but that may change. The Epworth League buys coffee for the first 20 or so people that show up. We use this time to make new friends and learn about Epworth League programs and events.

Do you live with depression? Have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Are you living with someone who has depression or bipolar disorder? If you answer "YES" to any of these questions, come and join us for one of our support groups. We have two weekly support groups for adults, and one support group for parents and one for young adults that meet twice each month. Our support groups are meetings where we share experiences, discuss coping skills, and offer hope to one another in our rec …

This group is for young adults who suffer from a mood/anxiety/personality disorder (or a combination of both) and/or a substance addiction. We are not a 12 step program so if you are looking for just an addiction group there are plenty of AA and NA meetings in the Dupage County area. Our first meeting was April 11, 2013.  We would like to talk to you on the phone before you come to our meeting so you are not expecting something different from your expectations.  Our meeting is held is Addison, I …

Calling all Notre Dame Fans & Young Alumni! Join our Meetup to find out events ranging from happy hours and game watches to sports teams and networking events. We are associated with the Milwaukee ND Alumni Club and are hoping to really grow our network and build a great social group. Most of our events will likely be geared toward the young alumni crowd, but all are welcome!! Join up, suggest events, and and come meet some other ND Fans! Looking forward to meeting you, and GO IRISH!

This is a group for all Young Jewish Adults in Milwaukee! Whether you just moved here, lived here for your whole life...whether you're single or married... whether you're culturally Jewish, Orthodox, Reform or Conservative...we don't discriminate unless you are over the age of 40. Join us for events ranging from Purim Parties to Happy Hours to Brewer Games!! Also find us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6137896002/