30 Days Of Meetup - Day 7

The Triangle Adoption Support Group
The Triangle Adoption Support Group September Meetup
(http://birthparents.meetup.com/86/)

The Triangle Adoption Support Group was made to support all members who make
up the adoption triad. It is a 'safe' place for our members to come and
discuss where they are in reunion, or discuss other adoption related issues
and problems. Our group is made up of individuals from all sides of the
adoption triad. Adult adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, sibilings,
adoption professionals.

Upcoming events include in November a showing of the movie Loggerheads - a
story about a North Carolina birth mother who relinquished her son and then
went looking for him after he turned 21. She found too late, as he had died
a year prior to her finding him. We also will be showing a video called 10
Things: Adoption Search and Reunion in the upcoming months.

Our September 7 Meetup will be about those adoptees who resulted as of Donor
Insemination. Do they have rights to locate the person who supplied either
the sperm or egg in order to creat them? Do they have a right to that half
of their medical makeup? What types of emotional or other types of
challenges confront these adoptees?

We look forward to any member of the adoption triad coming to our group
meetings.

Organizer : Roberta

30 Days Of Meetup - Day 6

Organizer: Raleigh Portuguese Language Meetup
http://www.portuguese.meetup.com/286

The Raleigh Portuguese Language Meetup is a 108 member group of people who are learning to speak Portuguese, speak fluently, or are native speakers. On average anywhere from 10-22 people attend a meetup event, usually the same 'core' members. We have members of all levels in the group. Some of our members are interested in Brazilian Portuguese, and some are interested in Continental Portuguese. Lucky for them, we have Brazilians, Portuguese, and Cape Verdean members in our group. We meet every other Thursday at Panera Bread-Crabtree at 7pm. We usually take 30 minutes to eat and chat before we begin a lesson or a game that aids in the development of vocabulary, verb tense usage, fixing common mistakes....etc. On our 'About Us' webpage there is a lot of interesting information about countries where Portuguese is spoken, learning links, international newspapers...etc.

On September 5th and 6th, our group will attend the Raleigh International Festival. Some of our members will work at the Brazilian Booth. This year the festival is being held at the new Raleigh Convention Center, and in conjunction with Raleigh Wide Open.

Oh by the way it's FREE!

The International Festival is a chance for us to learn about different cultures, sample their foods, purchase their wares, and watch their performances. I've been almost every year since I moved to Raleigh and it gets better every year. This is a big weekend in downtown Raleigh and everybody should take advantage of it.

For More Information go to
1)http://www.portuguese.meetup/286/calendar/8441439
2)http://www.internationalfestival.org/program.php
3)http://www.raleighconvention.com/grand-opening.php

Organizer : Kimberly

30 Days Of Meetup - Day 5

Group : Aromas Christian Coffee House
Event Title : Aromas Christian Coffee House September Meetup
URL of Event : http://coffee.meetup.com/237/calendar/8644871/

Aromas Christian Coffee House Meets once a month in the Hayes Barton Church Family Center to provide an evening of coffee, dessert, sandwiches, Live Christian music and Christian fellowship. We welcome all ages and denomination and our format is very open and non structured, there is no hidden agenda.

On our first Friday of the month event, you may come for the entire evening, pop in for a few minutes, come by yourself, or bring 10 friends. Christian/faith based music will be playing while you help yourself to flavored coffees, yummy desserts or sandwiches. This is truly a place you can relax and fellowship with other Christians. We look forward to seeing you on September 5th!

Organizer : Marie

30 Days Of Meetup - Day 4

The Raleigh Sailing Group
International Talk Like a Pirate Pre Party
http://sailing.meetup.com/111/calendar/8598435/

The Raleigh Sailing Group is a group for people who enjoy sailing and other types of boating as well. Of course we cannot be on the water all the time, so we have other activities as well! Anybody who enjoys being around or on the water is welcome to join us.

Well you've all heard about this in "Pirate speak" but here are the activities we have planned in regular every day English. That way everyone will understand just how much fun International Talk Like a Pirate Weekend can be. The timing for the pirate theme corresponds with International Talk Like a Pirate day. It's a real day, September 19th, actually and you can learn more about it at www.talklikeapirate.com We have four events planned! A pre-party, a pirate theme party, a day on the water on sailboats, and a cookout at the marina after the day on the water. The pre-party is a registration event. We have made arrangements for discount hotel accommodations at the Bridgepointe Hotel, which is adjacent to the marina, for both Friday and Saturday nights and arranged for a DJ for the pirate theme party Friday night. Our DJ can do Top 40, Beach Music, Oldies, Rock n Roll and Karaoke, it will all be available Friday. The fee involved will basically cover the party Friday and we will provide burgers and dogs, chicken for the grill, and chicken wings. We ask that everyone bring a dish to share for the Friday party. Saturday September 20th will be a day on the water. We will leave the marina around 10:00 AM and meet up on the Neuse River later. We'll tie the boats together and be able to go from boat to boat sampling the hospitality of each crew. The crews are asked to bring their individual provisions on board as well as enough everything to share with their captain. We will return to the marina Saturday evening and be able to once again enjoy marina life around the captain's lounge with each individual providing their own refreshments. You may choose to stay at the Bridgepointe Hotel Saturday night or make your way home. We encourage you to stay an additional night and party with us pirates!

Organizer : Dwen

30 Days Of Meetup - Day 3

Have You Had a Spiritual Experience?

Have You Had a Spiritual Dream Experience? September Meetup
(http://consciousness.meetup.com/137/calendar/8492983/)

This Meetup group is about an open hearted sharing of spiritual experiences that people from all religious backgrounds and all walks of life have and may not understand.

Have you experienced vivid dreams, inner light or sound, out-of-body adventures? Find out what they mean and how to take your next spiritual step.

This group is hosted and sponsored by members of Eckankar and is open to everyone who wants to learn how these teachings can help them become more conscious of their true identity - Soul, a divine spark of God.

Learn valuable tools to enhance your current path and spiritual exercises to explore your inner worlds. Free cd for all new attendees! We meet once a month, currently on the first Wednesday, 7PM at Royal Bean Coffee House - 3801 Hillsborough St

Organizer : Sharon

30 Days Of Meetup - Day 2

[30s & 40s] Happy Hour @ Cary's Stonewood Grille
http://singles.meetup.com/9/calendar/8324646/

The Raleigh-Durham Singles 30s/40s group is a fantastic group of people. We are all professionals in the 30s and 40s age range interested in socializing with other single professionals. Whether you are looking to make friends, meet that special someone or just have a good time, this is the group to hang out with. We always have a good turn out consisting of old friends and new people to become old friends. Primarily we have a 30s/40s Happy Hour every Tuesday at 6:30 at a local bar/restaurant. We also try to have a House Party on one Saturday a month. Occcasionally we will do another event such as a movie on the lawn of the Art Museum, dancing with DJ George, meet for a concert, etc.

Our first Tusday Happy Hour this month is at Stonewood Grille. This is a favorite location of the group with their wonderful food and their Martini specials. There is an outdoor patio where we usually gather, weather permitting, that allows us to mingle without too much background noise and loud music. They also have a very nice bar area with good size tables and booths when the weather doesn't cooperate or as it gets later in the evening and we move inside.

Organizer : Kathy

30 Days Of Meetup - Day 1

Trikke Riders of the Carolinas (http://fitness.meetup.com/874/)

Drive Your Fitness Machine.... For those who have found this great new way to get and stay fit. Come join us for fun on three wheels... Don't know what a Trikke is .... check it out at trikke.com

Q: What is our main purpose?
A: To learn and enjoy activities and events related to riding Trikkes.

Q: Who should join us?
A: Anyone that is interested in this new fitness machine. We will even have demos models available for those who just want to try one out, but please bring your helmet

Q: What are the benefits of joining us?
A: Good friends and good fun on three wheels

Trikke three-wheeled cambering vehicles are human powered machines that utilize Trikke Tech's patented 3CV technology to allow a rider to propel a chainless, pedal-less device forward without ever touching foot to ground. This elegantly simple construct provides a stable 3-point platform that leans into the turn with the rider while all three wheels remain in contact with the ground. A rider may reach speeds of up to 18 mph on flat ground, ride 50 miles in one day, and climb the steepest of hills (with practice!)

We have two Meetup events planned for the 1st of September. The first will be a conditioning ride for distance. Labor Day Ride - Level 1 + "Going the Distance" This Meetup event will focus on carving and building speed. The second Meetup event will be a general newcomers Meetup. This will just be for working on your lean. Holly Springs Fun Ride Level 1

Organizer: Warren