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Ashburn, VA

Jewish Veterans

Hosted by: Rockville Gaithersburg Jewish Veterans Meetup Group

1 going
Free
Jewish Veterans

Career Paths To Cyber, Clubs & Tech Expo!

Hosted by: NoVA Cyber Meetup

85 going
Free
Career Paths To Cyber, Clubs & Tech Expo!

Triple Header: U2, REM and Toad the Wet Sprocket Jam - Kokopelli's

Hosted by: DC Rockers

10 going
Free
Triple Header: U2, REM and Toad the Wet Sprocket Jam - Kokopelli's

(With Tech Talk!) Dulles Code & Coffee [23] @ BTI360

Hosted by: Dulles Code & Coffee

110 going
Free
(With Tech Talk!) Dulles Code & Coffee [23] @ BTI360

SPECIAL EVENT - Birch Tree Bookstore, 11 W. Market St., Leesburg 20176

Hosted by: The Leesburg Women's Book Club

15 going
Free
SPECIAL EVENT - Birch Tree Bookstore, 11 W. Market St., Leesburg 20176

Leesburg Christmas Lights Tour & After Party at Maverick

Hosted by: Greater Loudoun Bicycling Meetup

82 going
Free
Leesburg Christmas Lights Tour & After Party at Maverick

D&D Adventure's League: DM Megan, Tier 3, Tomb of Horrors - Part 2

Hosted by: NOVA Adventurers League

8 going
Free
D&D Adventure's League: DM Megan, Tier 3, Tomb of Horrors - Part 2

Mix and Mingle Holiday Networking

Hosted by: 1 Million Cups

9 going
Free
Mix and Mingle Holiday Networking
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Keto for Mental Health

Hosted by: Keto lifestyle for mental health

85 going
Free
Keto for Mental Health

*Online* French conversation group!

Hosted by: Français Finesse - French Conversation Group

20 going
Free
*Online* French conversation group!

Starting a “Village” in Mid-County Montgomery County (20906)

Hosted by: MoCo Mid-County Village (20906) - Aging in Place Supp

11 going
Free
Starting a “Village” in Mid-County Montgomery County (20906)

Expressive Art Journaling (for Artists/non artists)

Hosted by: DMV Heal Your Attachment Style Meetup Group

39 going
Free
Expressive Art Journaling (for Artists/non artists)
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Friendships are made on Meetup

Since 2002, members have used Meetup to make new friends, meet like-minded people, spend time on hobbies, and connect with locals over shared interests. Learn how.

I Used Meetup to Make Friends at Brunch

New Jersey-based writer and college student Brianna Stryker wanted to meet friends in her hometown. Learn how she used Meetup to make connections by joining a Girls Night Out Meetup group.
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How to Turn Casual Connections into Close Friendships

It’s proven that close friendships are harder to make as an adult. But don’t sweat it: here’s what you can do to simplify the process.
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Do You Have the “Right” Number of Friends?

Studies from around the world have tried to help people answer this question. Learn about the three tiers of friendship and how to fulfill them.
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