Hieroglyphics on the walls of Egypt was once believed to be some secret magical wisdom understood and used only by Egyptian priests. This belief remained until scholars discovered the symbols described sounds; the pictures indicated words or syllables and it became a language to convey ideas. Egyptians continued use of the ideographic and syllabic systems, even after alphabets were discovered. Likewise, when Barack Hussein Obama, II was first heard, many pondered the representation of such a nam …

Can you say .....art, music, nature, and culture for all, adults , to explore and enjoy right in our backyard. And then there's our Incredible members and friendships to be made! We are a fun group of ACTIVE adults mostly from the LakeNorman/Mooresville area who come together to meet and be merry, as well as make new friendships. Our  events include: art, music, nature, and culture for all, adults  Dinners, happy hour drinks, visits to museums, private parties, wine tastings, going to some of th …

Our group attends African & African American art events and activities throughout the Triangle.  We partner with the Friends of African & African American Art (FAAAA), an affiliate group of the North Carolina Museum of Art.  The goal of FAAAA is to enrich and enhance the Museum's collection of African and African American art.  They also provide educational programming, organize social events and raise funds to secure acquisitions for the NCMA collection. Our group also supports the Hayti Herita …

This is a group for people who are interested in the Spanish language and would like to discover how to be more confident in speaking Spanish in public. One does not have to speak Spanish to be in this group. Members can just come and listen to ideas. :) I am going to make this group as laid-back as possible. This is a group for people who want to practice reading, writing, speaking, and/or listening to Spanish language. There will also be trips to art museums and events for Hispanic Heritage mo …

Our group is made up of a bunch of young(21-35z) geeky peeps in the Raleigh area who enjoy hanging out for two purposes: 1. Have fun! We do lots of fun and random stuff like game nights, trivia nights, pot lucks, movies, bonfires, bowling, Nerf wars, shag dancing, art museums, putt-putt, go-karts, laser-tag, knitting, paintball, brewing, and the like. 2. Make a difference! We feed the homeless, mentor students, build things for people in need, gathering supplies and money for kids in poor coun …

GSO Working Couples w/Kids is a group of outgoing, coupled and working parents looking to have fun, be active and participate in all sorts of outings/get togethers to create lasting friendships. Lots of activities will be kid/family friendly, but just as many activities will be focused on the adults. We will enjoy game nights (cards, board games, sporting events), potlucks, parks, picnics, bowling, movies, zoo trips, playdates, rec centers, museums, dinners, work week lunch dates, cocktails, fes …

Gotta Travel Planner: This is a social travel group for enthusiasts who are interested in exploring various travel destinations locally and abroad.  Many of the destinations will begin within 5 to 6 hours of Charlotte, NC.  Charlotte is a location ideal for day or overnight trips to nearby cities such as Charleston, Savannah,  Asheville and resort towns like Myrtle Beach, and Hilton Head Island. There is a lot to do and see in and around Charlotte, NC.  However, the goal of the group is to get o …

The Outsider Art Club of Durham/Chapel Hill was started to bring Outsider Art collectors from the Triangle together with those who are interested in learning more about Outsider Art. We meet at least once a month, share information, learn from each other, have guest speakers, watch documentaries and movies and go on field trips as a group. It's a great way to meet other Outsider Art enthusiasts. Hope to see you at our next meeting!

Fun, educational experiences for young children, as well as new and lasting friendships for adults! All active, loving parents and nannies of children born in 2009 or later are welcome to join. Group activities will primarily be scheduled in Cary, Raleigh, and Garner, with occasional events in other areas. Our meetups will include some or all of the following: park walks and playdates, museum trips, library storytimes, lunch dates, shopping excursions, arts and crafts projects, busy bag exchange …

It's hard to meet people, be sociable, and develop friendships when you work full-time or juggle multiple jobs! Durham / Chapel Hill 30-45 Social Group is for professionals and grad students who are looking to meet new people and create friendships. It's geared toward people ages 30 to 45 who are new to the area, as well as long-time residents simply looking to expand their social circles. The focus will be developing friendships over time, not meeting a bunch of random people. Members will like …

This group is for all you 20- and 30-somethings out there who want a chance to meet fascinating, brilliant people your age but don't necessarily want to party all night to accomplish that. This group is for every young person who went to a meetup that seemed relaxing and fun (hiking, yoga, coffee, etc), but found no one there under the age of 50. This group is for young people that want to try new things, hang out with awesome new friends, and introduce to society a radical idea that being in yo …

An Interracial Social Group for Gay Guys interested in making new friends while experiencing venues & activities unique to Durham........critically acclaimed restaurants, bars, coffee shops & eateries; independent & foreign films; public talks & lectures; poetry & book readings; live jazz, soul & blues; classical music concerts; museum tours......... and maybe even a Bulls game because............. Durham's Where It's At!