KidzHelp Digital Writing Project: Writing with a purpose Kids creating digital stories for seniors! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Are you interested in joining our digital writing for kids and seniors volunteer project right here in Streamwood / Elgin? (Run by Jessica, Braden and Bridgette Nicholson) Most kids love using technology and multimedia. Used wisely, digital writing can help kids improve their writing and help them create writing that …

“You are one connection away from being able to change your life.” Think about that. Whatever it is you want in life, someone has or will be able to get for you. Knowledge, power, love, “stuff”… someone has it. You just have to figure out how you can help them get what they want in return for getting what you want. And that's what this Meetup.com group is about - Networking with others and seeing how we can help each other out. Key Concept Networking is simply that... a Business Networking …

This meetup is dedicated to incubating the support, continued education, and networking of building performance professionals, including: -Building Engineers and Operators -Contractors, Builders and Architects -Energy Auditors and Diagnosticians -Inspectors, Appraisers and Realtors -Inventors, Suppliers and Manufacturers of High-Performance Products -Researchers, Trainers, and Policy/Program Directors We meet once a month in the Chicagoland area to participate in short trainings, ask and answer …

Each month we will feature segmented discussions on three topics: Beer – We will feature a beer style with varying commercial and (when available) homebrewed samples. We will also cover the beer style’s history, ingredients, brewing process, and suggested food pairings. Samples will be served throughout the entire Summit session. We may pair the appetizer with the beer style when available. Financial – We will address a topic dealing in the areas personal finance, insurance, and investments. Spe …

This group is coordinated by Big Productions, Inc., as an extension of Chicago Blues Tour™ and Chicago Blues Records™. Members will be informed of excursions to blues hideaways on the south and west side of Chicago, as well as other special events featuring Chicago Blues artists, promoters, and educators. If you love the blues, or if you're just curious, you're a welcome participant to a fun and enriching cultural experience. Any night we can get 6 or more people who want to make an excursio …

Assistive / Educational Technology training sessions [Please note that you need to sign up for each individual training session you are interested in.] I will be providing training and information sessions for parents, educators and all who are interested in how technology can help children with learning and participation. I have worked as an occupational therapist and assistive technology consultant for 24 years. There have been some very significant developments in the assistive technology …

CHADD is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families. CHADD has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters throughout the U.S. Chapters offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals, and others. This group is facilitated by Eric Tivers, LCSW, MSSW. Eric Tivers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a Certified School Social Worker in private practice. He specializes in working with individuals and families living with ADD, au …

Entrepreneurial moms meet and network with each other. Anyone who owns a business, wants to own one, is working on a creative venture, or wants to be around other business women in the NW Suburbs and surrounding neighborhoods can be a part of this Exchange. You do not have to be a business owner yet. This Exchange is about networking, helping each other through trials and tribulations, questions, problems, educating, and empowering each other. We will invite special speakers and some of our own …

Our group is for those already homeschooling or curious about homeschooling young children from preK to about 3rd grade in the Plainfield/Joliet area. While the activities for the group are designed for early learners, older siblings are always welcome to attend. We provide unstructured social activity (park days and play dates) and field trips as well as some group learning activities. We also schedule occasional moms' nights, parents' date nights and family activity days. Our purpose is to mak …

Auriel and Donna 513 W 87th St. Naperville, IL 60565 (located inside The Healing Place) We are in the Office: Tues:   12-7pm Wed:    2-7pm Thurs:  12-5pm Fri:      Skype/FaceTime/Phone Appts Avail Sat:     12-3 Sun/Mon:  Closed To Schedule a Reading, or Energy Healing Session, visit our SPECIALS page at Elevated Delights We are Wheelchair accessible, guide/helper dogs are welcome too. Text - Donna: 630-418-1138 Text - Auriel:  630-730-7938 We have created "Free Tuesday Events" in Naperville …

Calumet Photographic is committed to offering a fresh and interesting variety of events, seminars and exhibits to ensure on-going photo education within the community. From new-product demo days to customer-appreciation sales to a huge selection of photo specific courses, we have tons of events specially designed with your needs in mind.

This group is open to all experience levels of Photoshop users intended for the purpose of educating the user on the digital imaging processes from inception, editing, to output. I am an educator, fine art photographer and artist, who has exhibited work nationally and locally, as well as been a two-time Photoshop Guru Finalist. I currently teach in the Digital Photography Department for one of the premier commercial photography programs in Chicago, as well as share my expertise teaching in other …

No More Cubicle is here to provide support to those who are ready to never need a job again. Almost everyone has been taught to give their lives to a company in return for a paycheck. Today, there are too many people unemployed and even more under-employed.  Because of this, many people are questioning the education and direction they received in the past. No More Cubicle is here to help W-2's realize that they have a choice. Most people agree that moving from a W-2 paycheck can be scary, but in …

Entrepreneurial moms meet and network with each other. Anyone who owns a business, wants to own one, is working on a creative venture, or wants to be around other business women in the Evanston/North Shore areas and surrounding suburbs can be a part of this Meetup. You do not have to be a business owner yet. This Exchange is about networking, helping each other through trials and tribulations, questions, problems, educating, and empowering each other. We will invite special speakers and some of …

This is a group for local healers creating vibrant health that effects world-wide change through integrative and holistic methods. Acupuncturists, naturopaths, chiropractors, bio-energetic practitioners, massage therapists, body-workers, energy-healers, hypnotherapists, health and nutrition coaches, homeopathics, physicians, dentists, veterinarians and other modalities who practice functional and integrative medicine - we want YOU to join and enhance our community and your practice. This is a gr …

Tourette Connection is a meet-up group for anyone whose life is affected by Tourette Syndrome: self, spouse, partner, child, sibling, teacher, health professional, etc. Children are welcome to attend-supervision, snacks, crafts, and games are provided. Our next event is July 29th at Rainbow Falls waterpark.

This group is a place to meet others interested in rationality and cognitive bias. Come learn with us... and socialize, too! Since Kahneman and Tversky pioneered the science of human decision-making in the 1970's, researchers have developed a good understanding of how humans reason relative to the ideal. However, much of this research on cognitive bias has yet to trickle down into popular culture. The goal of Rational Future meetups is to promote the public understanding of rationality and human …

Hello! My name is Julie and I am a mom of 3 beautiful boys! I was put on a path that was not exactly in MY plan. I am starting this group because I feel strongly that it is my purpose to reach out to others whom have been where I was or are right now where I was when I started this journey. I was told by "school specialist" that something was "off" with my 2 older sons. The moment I heard this for both of them, a strong energy arose in me and I knew the truth was that they are very special, but …

Are you a home-school parent looking for other families to share educational trips with? Let's get together and visit museums, cultural tours, along with parent led educational hands on adventures! How about putting on a theatrical play! Bring your ideas and children for some awesome ways to have fun and learn new things!

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is a US based Nonprofit stablished to preserve and disseminate indigenous knowledge from the ancient Sanskrit heritage, including extant literature, spiritual practices of Vedic antiquity, esoteric Himalayan yoga and meditation techniques of unbroken lineages. The Nonprofit aims to make accessible through its educational publishing projects, the spiritual philosophy passed down by the monastic lineages of Himalayan masters and intonated Sanskrit hymns meant for subl …

You have international mind and have the desires to explore different cultures. You are educated SINGLE professionals who are passionate about what you do and want to live the life to the fullest. In general, you are content with your life. Yet, there are times you wish there is that special someone you could share your life with and you feel the frustration to find someone to foster a meaningful relationship within your own ethnical group. Globalization has not only made the world smaller, but …

The IMA is comprised of mycologists and laypeople from all walks of life who share a common interest in the study of mushrooms. Individual members often have specific areas of interest and expertise, including mushroom foraging, taxonomy, cultivation, mycoremediation, mycorrhizas, medical mycology, yeasts, lichens, food spoilage, fermented foods, plant diseases, symbioses with animals, and edible, poisonous, and entheogenic fungi. If you are new to mushrooming, joining a mushroom club will give …

Looking for positive information-exchange with others who are living the Special Ed/Needs dream? Let's recharge each other and help our kids/teens/adults enjoy learning and become life-long learners! We'll meet once a month on the 2nd Monday of the month. Space is limited, so please let me know by the Saturday before.

This group is designed to enlist inspired, experienced, highly motivated, entrepreneurial and concerned individuals in a community to identify their hidden talents, passion and desire to put to work and start a business addressing community needs. This is a startup initiative for launching businesses by residents for community and supported by a community network for success of its residents. It is a program to launch a group of startups with initial education using special methods and mentors f …

Both current and past UIC special educators (and non-UIC graduates), come meet fellow educators the 2nd Friday of every month at 5pm at Jaks Tap (901 W. Jackson Blvd- just a couple of blocks north of the Education building). See this as an opportunity to unwind from the work (or study) week, share stories, network, laugh, and get some ideas or advice. Let's face it, it truly is challenging being a teacher and it's better if we can just relax with a drink and support one another. So come, drop a …