This club seeks to bring together people from around Roanoke and the New River Valley (Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, etc.) who are interested in outdoor activities. We hope to attract a wide variety of people with varying interests and experience levels and provide a mix of activities (hiking, backpacking, biking, climbing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, caving,?) that can be enjoyed by all. We will also offer social activities to allow members to interact when outdoor activities may be lim …

GONE FISHIN' -- This group closed in 2009 due to waning interest by the members. No new events will be scheduled. No new members will be accepted. After the final installment "HP and the Deathly Hallows" was published, most people simply lost their enthusiasm for the Potterverse. Someone else started another HP group in Winston-Salem in 2010, but it only had a few events. I have purged this group's membership list and have kept this site only for archive purposes. We had a GREAT time for 2 years …

Meet kindred classic literature aficionados in a local Book Club! Our focus will be classic British literature, primarily 19th century. From the genteel elegance of Jane Austen's world to the seamy underside of Arthur Conan Doyle's and Charles Dickens' London, we'll read and discuss it all. Henry James, William Thackeray, the Brontës, Thomas Hardy, Lewis Carroll, G. Bernard Shaw, and Oscar Wilde are just some of the many other authors from whom we have to choose. For comparison, we also may read …

>> When you request to join our group, please write a few lines about yourself and why you want to join us. A paltry request "I like hiking" will not be approved. You are joining a community, so please introduce yourself properly. Thank you!<< We are a group of nature enthusiasts that enjoys all the great outdoors that Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding area have to offer. Hiking is our primary activity, but we also enjoy camping, backpacking, kayaking, dog walks and social gatherings. Most o …

We read a variety of interesting books and have good conversations, enjoy great food, and get to know others. We meet on the fourth Monday of every month, choosing different restaurants in the area where we can relax and chat about good books.  All members contribute suggestions for books and restaurants, so no one is left out!

Meet kindred classic mystery lovers in a local Book Club!  Do you wonder "Who done it"?  Do you use "the little grey cells"?  Or do you think "it's elementary"? You do?  Then the obvious deduction is that you should join the Sundays Slay Me Mystery Book Club. We meet on the first Sunday of each month.  Our primary activity is to discuss a classic murder mystery novel by renowned mystery authors: Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Dorothy Sayers, Ellery Queen, Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler …

Valley Hikers is a group of outdoor enthusiasts in and around the Harrisonburg/Staunton/Waynesboro area who are looking to explore the Blue Ridge Mountains to the East and the Alleghaney Mountains to the West. We provide a balanced mix of easy hikes that can include children to the more strenuous hikes for those who need a challenge. Most of our hiking trips are dog-friendly as long your canine is well behaved. Some hikes do not allow pets and that information will be posted to the event. Pl …

If you're a 'Single Christian' with a heart for Adventure and Living Life to the Fullest, then this is the group for you...the group for us. That would be single Christian adults that desire a strong social network of believers and friends. Many Church bodies or congregations either don't have an active singles group or sadly enough have one that is inactive. The goal here is to unite Christ followers under one simple umbrella. We all want to run the race set before us and honor God with our liv …

We meet every third Saturday evening of the month (usually) to read one of Shakespeare's plays aloud. People who like Shakespeare's work and want to learn more about it are welcome to join. No acting experience is necessary. When the RSVPs are in for a particular reading, I post a tentative cast list, usually two to three weeks beforehand. Those who RSVP after the casting deadline may attend the meeting, but will be admitted on a standby basis: as space permits, and as availability of role …

We like to read obviously. I started this group because there was a book club group that seems to have fizzled out a bit but there were people who were still interested. I've never been in a book club before but I figure a bunch of strangers could be in the same room and talk about a book without any problems, am I right? I like the idea of meeting in a public place so folks can get something to eat or have a few drinks. Anyone is welcome to join provided they like to read. If nothing else it's …

Welcome to Roanoke Homeschoolers! This is an all-inclusive group of homeschooling families who are committed to building and maintaining a strong sense of community and support network through regular gatherings and educational opportunities.  Members have many resources available to them -- a current family roster, an in-depth message board with forums regarding several topics, and a calendar filled with field trips, classes, social gatherings and other events. As mentioned, we are a diverse, o …

This is a bookclub designed for African-American women between the ages of 25-50 who love to read good books, socialize and eat!

Messianic-Judeo-Christianity, or Messianic Judaism, is the merger of modern day Christianity, with elements of Jewish terminology and heritage.  A misunderstood concept, which combines the most sacred gift of Jesus Christ, with the abundance of our Hebraic roots. Why ? Because Jesus, Yeshua in Hebrew, was Jewish when he was on earth, and through him we are grafted into the " good olive branch " , which is Israel ! ,           Romans 11:17-26 So Abraham also " believed God, and it was credited to …

A group for women writers to write, read, share, discuss issues, develop workshops, collaborate, promote, come together.

If you enjoy Christian authors or reading books of inspiration, hope and religious relevance, then this book club is for you. In the true spirit of Christ, we welcome a diverse group of Christ-minded people of all cultures and ethnic affiliations. Both Fiction and Non-fiction books can be a part of our reading list. We'll spend some time chatting and a little time chewing. If you are interested in being part of a great group of people, let us know.

We are a group of Greensboro Moms who like to get  together for play dates and outings of all types.  This group is for pregnant soon-to-be mothers and mothers with children ranging from newborn to Kindergarden.  Some of us stay at home, while others work full or part time.  We are a *active* group and expect all of our members to be active participants.  If you are interested in joining this group please read over the information under the Pages tab. If we fit you please join!! Thanks you for …

The purpose of this group is to give those who love to read, but who may have a different schedule than the regular 9 to 5, a book club of their own. I (the organizer) have an unusual schedule and cannot be part of a book club that meets in the evenings, though I love to read and am very passionate about books. So I decided to start a book club of my own. We will meet once a month during a week day. Once I get enough interested people, perhaps we can decide on the day that would work best for ev …

As a new Momma-to-Be, I'd love to meet other Mommas / Mommas-to-Be in the area. Every Momma needs a little "me time." What better way to relax than with a book?! I'd love to invite all of you into a monthly book club, where we can discuss recent reads, vote on upcoming reads, chat about all the great (and sometimes not so great...) things about being a momma, and just get in a little R&R before heading back into our hectic lives of motherhood. Depending on the size of the group, we can take turn …

I’m starting this group because (1) I enjoy reading military history and (2) I enjoy discussing books with smart people. I’d like to meet people with broad interests in military history who are willing to read and discuss books spanning all of human history, rather than a narrow focus on one conflict or era: there is something to be learned from any war, I think. We will meet once a month, to discuss the book we'd voted on. Ideally, one or two persons will serve as primary discussion leaders: p …

Please join us and learn to be Self Reliant! We hold classes on a Bi-weekly schedule as well as special events. It’s a great time to meet other Preppers. All our members have different skills and knowledge. It's very laid back and we like to keep it fun. Questions are encouraged. Even beginners find out that they know more than they knew. If your reading this then you probably already have been reading the internet, trying to figure out where to start. First things first... Breath and relax. The …

Are you looking for a group of like minded people who want to be better prepared for a diaster, emergency or a more sustainable living? There is so much concern right now and history has shown us that being prepared is not enough, we need each other to survive in good times and in bad times. Everyday living can become strain and challenged with life changes as simple as lay-offs and unemployment. This group will exchange, share, teach, learn and better prepare us for such things. Lets help each …

Calling all lovers of trashy romances, aliens, werewolves and anything that goes bump in the night, romance readers of inspiration, cravers of romantic suspense, tough action heroes and kick ass chicks. Bookswagger Romance Book Club is looking for individuals who enjoy reading romance and get a kick out of discussing their favorite reads and authors. Follow on Facebook: Bookswagger

Looking for fellow serious, semi-serious, sort of serious or not serious at all fiction writers to get together. Recently found a little extra time to get back into writing and thought it might be fun to get together with other fiction writers and chat, write together, proof/edit, offer opinions etc. Open to making this group whatever it needs to be to fit everyone's needs.

As a member of the Oprah Book Club 2.0, you can tweet, post, and all of that jazz, but if you want a little face-to-face contact as well, then this is the Club for you! We'll follow Oprah's picks and meet to discuss what we think and how we feel about what we've read. This is for bookworms who also want to get out and about! We can meet in our homes, at coffee houses, restaurants, it's all up to us!

If you'd like to meet new people and talk about great books over a drink or a good meal, then you've found the right group! We will meet a month at a different location in Charlottesville to eat, drink, discuss and be merry! We will be reading primarily bestsellers and contemporary fiction, but we may mix in some other genres from time to time. Your suggestions are always welcome (and encouraged)! Please bring your ideas for future books to the Meetups you attend. I will also start a new discuss …

This group started out as a traditional book club but I discovered quickly that fun people don't particularly like homework to do before being social. So I developed a book club for people who don't have time to read the book but like to get together with friends and talk about...well...books. So now you have the option of reading the book ahead of time and then seeing the movie with friends or simply seeing the movie with friends. Either way after the movie we go to dinner and discuss. If you'v …

Like books? Single? Want to meet others who happen to like books and also happen to be single? Or maybe just make a friend or two? Then join The Single Reader's Book Club! This is a book club for anyone around 20-30 years of age, who are single, but tired of the whole bar/club scene and want to meet people over stimulating discussions of literature and current bestsellers... and of course over a plate of food at whatever restaurant we meet up at! Come check it out!

This is a group for anyone interested in all things geek.  Geeks of all ages are encouraged to share their love of spaceships, wizards, and superheroes by watching movies, reading books, attending conventions, and generally encouraging nerdy behavior when at all possible! Do you have more superhero t-shirts than Sheldon? Have you personally tested the validity of the warning "Not intended for actual combat" on a lightsaber toy? Do movies with spaceships make you happier than a tribble in a bin …