The Burlington Young Professionals (BYP) is a "Meetup Group" with the goal of providing social and professional networking opportunities to individuals in the Burlington area through a variety of events. Group members can now suggest ideas, dates, and locations for events. If three or more group members plan to attend, the suggestion become an event. So feel free to suggest events, and if you would like them to run, please also add a location and date. This new feature might cause some confusi …

Tired of spending your evening socializing with others talking about the weather, your job, or the big game. Prefer to have a deep and meaningful conversation instead? We could talk about politics, science, spirituality, the environment, the male/female relationship, or the nature of the universe. Heck, we could even have a meaningful conversation about meaninglessness. Come join us, help us choose something fun and meaningful to talk about, and lets get in there deep over a cup of tea, or a …

Who doesn't like a good movie? from Cheesy horror flicks to movies that leave you with more questions than answers, there's a movie buff in all of us. Movies are good place to meet new people, have fun, and relax! We can either meet up once a month at a local movie theater or if someone has a large screen TV and wouldn't mind hosting we can do that too. Again, it's really open for whoever. Feel free to suggest something! Profile Picture credit: cooldesign

The American International Club of Vermont is being created to allow a vehicle for people with international experience to come together to socialize and network in an atmosphere that is fun, supportive and intellectually stimulating. I decided to start this group to provide an opportunity for social interaction, networking and the exchange of information between foreign professionals living in Vermont and Vermont residents who have spent part of their life living overseas. I thoroughly enjoyed …

Welcome to Burlington tennis meetup, the place to meet new tennis partners.  We'll schedule a summer pic-nic or two, but don't expect that there will be many general meet-ups scheduled. Instead, contact other members directly to arrange games.  When we have enough people interested in a ladder, I'll get that organized. I'm asking folks to contribute $5/yr to be a member of the group.  I hope that this will dissuade those folks who sign up for half-dozen groups only never to return, and motivate …

New in Town? Welcome to Burlington! Lived here a while, but looking to expand your network of friends? This group is a fun way to connect! We participate in diverse activities while meeting new people. Let the fun, friendships, and adventures begin!

Interested in mindfulness? We get together every Sunday and Wednesday evening to support and encourage each others practice. We begin every Sunday session with a little socializing, have an hour of guided mindfulness, and end with some tea and snacks. On Wednesday after work we relieve stress with some gently yoga. All skill levels are welcome, as the techniques used are both user-friendly and industrial-strength. The sessions are guided by teachers from the Center for Mindful Learning using tec …

This group is intended to bring people together for the responsible and mutual enjoyment of beer. We plan to meet at least once per month and sample the many great offerings of Burlington and Vermont alike. Cheers!

Women's Pick-up Soccer offers women of all fitness and skill levels an opportunity to play soccer. We meet once a week, year round, to get great exercise and have fun. We operate under the umbrella of Burlington Parks and Recreations. You need to be at least 18 to play. The cost is $3 a game. Season passes are available which reduces the cost per game to half price. Check the calendar for location and times. If you have any questions, please email Organizer Carmen George.

We are a group of women who meet once a month to share our opinions on a selected book while dining at a restaurant or at someone's house in the Chittenden County area.  The book cover that represents our group is the book we are reading right now. Tori (Organizers)

My husband and I have a collection of over 100 board, card, and tile-based board games. He and I are pretty evenly matched and some games require three or more players, so we started this group. Some of the board games we like to play include: Carcassone, Aquire, San Marco, Pandemic, Mexica, Settlers of Cantan, Power Grid, The Princes of Florence, Stratego, Jambo, Clue, 1856, Scattergories, Mhing, Rack-o, Pictionary, Made for Trade, Apples to Apples, Pit, Mille Bornes, Spite and Malice, Wallents …

VT Lake Champlain Paddlers is a paddling group designed for "social" paddling with a group. In general, most paddles will be open to all types of kayaks and canoes, but some events may restrict boats to a certain type. We welcome paddlers of all skill levels to join us. Safety is a primary focus, and as such, paddlers MUST wear a PFD at all times while paddling with this group. This group operates trips under the Common Adventure Model (CAM).  You can find details about the CAM model under the D …

Welcome New North End Democrats! This group is organized by Burlington's Ward 7 Executive Committee for Democrats in Ward 7. Democrats from other wards are welcome to attend our functions. Burlington Democrats of Ward 7 is an active, friendly and open-minded group. Our activities include a rocking BBQ, Social Potluck and opportunities to have a front row seat with policy makers and community leaders. These informal gatherings will help you gain a better understanding of city issues and public po …

All things capsaicin. Pepper-themed pot-lucks and spicy restaurants. New sensations and old favorites. Serrano chili con carne, Mayan hot cocoa, jalapeno-infused tequila, chili-chocolate brownies, extra-spicy mole sauce, Sriracha-tinted pho, candied habanero peppers, panang curry, El Yucateco, Cholula, and home-made hot sauces. And pepper-eating contests. Definitely pepper-eating contests.

The Vermont Development Network (VTDevNet) was formed to help people working in developing countries and on issues of international development network to share best practices, resources, and their experiences. The goal is to foster an environment where people can network with each other and leverage their experiences to better their work in this field. We hold regular happy hours, and are starting to have events and panel discussions. You can also visit us at www.VTDevNet.org)

A group for people in their 30's looking to meet new people and make some friends in the Burlington, VT area.

Just as the name implies, this is a group to get people together to play some ultimate frisbee. All skill levels are welcome, this group isn't intended to form a league or anything, just a way for people to get together for a friendly game.

Come to October Tea Room for an informal Pagan meet n greet. Some snacks and tea will be provided. All pagans are welcome no matter path or tradition. Well-behaved or sleeping children welcome. Bring stories, ideas, and most of all, bring yourself! Event Location: 15 Center Street in Burlington above Daily Planet Event TIME Details: 3:30 pm, Sunday March 3, 2013

This group is for anyone interested in the ways we can "quantify" ourselves using new or old technology. Share ideas regularly either in person or via web.

This meetup site is shared by software related user groups in Northern Vermont to manage event registration and related online social networking: Vermont.NET (also at VTdotNET.org) Microsoft .NET developers meeting monthly for awesome presentations on .NET and other relevant software developer topics. Since 2002. VTFunc Functional programmers & the curious get together once a  month to talk about functional development topics. Even if you are not using a functional programming language, these me …

Welcome! This group is for Burlington, VT area healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, coders, designers, IT professionals, marketers, caregivers, patients, and anyone else who is interested in the future of healthcare. We hope to plan networking events, talks, demos, and more (suggestions are very welcome!). Come learn from and converse with like-minded healthcare enthusiasts.

If you're interested in meeting new people, you're in the right place. If you want to develop your cooking skills, look no further. If you enjoy dinner parties, join us. The Dining Out club has been a great success and our dinner parties have been platters of fun. Building on that success, this cooking and dinner party club is a place where folks can enjoy the pleasures of preparing and eating food socially. Food--cooking food and eating food--is much more enjoyable when shared. Some events migh …

We are a group interested in all things plant, soil, and stone, but also meeting new faces and making new friends. Some key words: ccomposting, soil health, perennials, annuals, vegetables, houseplants, sustainability, seed collecting, propagation and division, tree and shrub pruning, greenhouses, garden design, DIY projects, landscaping networking, sharing knowledge and skills. Join us for potlucks, seed and perennial swaps, workshops, demonstrations, garden tours, volunteering, and educational …