Want to learn how to code? Have a great idea? Don't be shy. Develop it. It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. While open and welcoming, today's budding developer community is up to 91% male. There isn't a comfortable place where women can learn at their own pace and not be afraid to ask "stupid questions." We decided it was time to provide a place where all questions are OK and everyone can learn in a supportive environment. Our courses …

The Cleveland Game Developers (CGD) is an open group of artists, developers, designers and musicians. We welcome everyone of any skill level interested in creating games or discussing them. We offer our members a regular monthly meeting as well as presentations, workshops and game jam events. We also abide by a Social Code and Anti-Harassment Policy that promotes group collaboration, respect and inclusion. Social Code: http://bit.ly/10GctIf Anti-Harassment Policy: http://bit.ly/10Gdm3E

The goal of the meetup is to teach Big Data ideas and concepts.  The format is hands-on so a laptop with 64-bit OS is required.  Every week we have labs with members coding and using Big Data technologies.  Since the big data arena is a somewhat new area of research, there are many new technologies and approaches to explore. Requirements: -  A laptop with 64-bit OS able to run virtual box -  Working knowledge of programming concepts and database theory is helpful. - Strong interest in expanding …

The last JavaScript Meetup fell through when the organizers took jobs outside of the Pittsburgh Community and moved. This left the rest of us without a means to control the group and continue with the discussions. I'd like to revitalize the group and community. This group should discuss frameworks, libraries, tools, the language itself, coding practices and any and all things related to JavaScript.

Welcome to the Allegheny Valley Paranormal and UFO Discussion Group with Pa. Mufon We are a group of experienced paranormal investigators of many years that love the study of the paranormal and other unexplained mysteries. Now we are starting a UFO Discussion Group after the meetings with AVP (paranormal ghost Hunting) with Pa MUFON on sightings that are happening around our area. Did you know that Westmorland County in the state of Pennsylvania has the most UFO sighting over the past  50 years …

Network After Work - Networking Events for Professionals is a national business and social networking event company that launched in June 2009. We currently host events in 30 cities across the country. Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 150-1000 professionals and take place in each city's top nightlife destinations. Events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels a …

Network After Work - Networking Events for Professionals is a national business and social networking event company that launched in June 2009. We currently host events in 30 cities across the country. Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 100-1000 professionals and take place in each city's top nightlife destinations. Events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels a …

The Central Ohio Pluralsight Study Group was started for the express purpose of gathering developers together on a weekly basis to watch, discuss and learn from Pluralsight's vast library of training. We are supported by Pluralsight in our efforts and sponsored by TechColumbus who is generously providing our meeting facilities. We meet at the TechColumbus offices off of Kinnear road once a week to study. The general format is to spend approximately one hour watching a Pluralsight training video …

We area group of students that meet on a regular basis to learn, transform and connect. Under the guidance of The Kabbalah Centre we are taught how to use the tools of Kabbalah to create joy and everlasting fulfillment. Kabbalah has been called the best-kept secret of our time. It is considered to be the key that unlocks all the mysteries of life, the secret code that governs the universe. It's an incredible system of logic and a precise technology that will completely change the way you view yo …

This group aims to help Pittsburgh based PHP developers hone their craft, utilizing the expertise of more experienced developers to share their knowledge with both beginners and all members of the group. Some of the initial topics we will discuss include: * What's new in the latest version of PHP * PHP Frameworks: Do we need them? * What is your favorite IDE? * and anything else related to PHP as a web development language Feel free to bring along any code you might be having trouble wit …

Meet other local Java developers to talk about code, architecture, and innovation. Both beginners and pros are welcome!

Want to continue building things in Ruby on Rails? Catch up with attendees and interested coaches to continue your learning and coding practice!

NECYM is a group of moms who stay at home with their munchkins. We provide socialization opportutnies and the chance to make long lasting friendships for both our children and ourselves. This group provides stay at home moms with the opportunity to meet locally with and without our babies to have fun together, share experiences and interests, provide a network of support, lasting friendships, and to chat with other stay at home moms going through similar ages and phases with baby. The group is b …

Looking for a "reason based" community?  Sick of the sad state of science education and the gullibility of the average person? Since 2008 our members have been making friends, learning, challenging and being challenged with people who like to examine commonly held ideas and beliefs with a scientific eye. Take a break from those who forward dubious alarmist emails or buy into the latest panacea, religious idea, scam or utopian vision based on "truthiness" alone. Hang out for a laugh, write an act …

For Urbancode Employees! We are a scrappy and surly bunch of folks dedicated to creating great software products from beautiful downtown Cleveland. UPDATE:  As of 6/20/2012 we've officially been deemed "Geeky" by Cleveland Scene Magazine.  We wear it like a badge of honor.

Follow us: @PGHGameMakers Do you love coding games, making art for games, writing games, doing math for games, selling games, and making games? We do, too.

Calling those passionate about software craftsmanship to share, pair and sharpen your saw.

Calling all North East Ohioans!!! People who love to travel! I love my people and I wanted to create a group where we can come together with like minds and see the world! I hate to travel alone. You don't have to make a ton of money, just be willing to get outside of your zip code and try something new! This meetup is for positive people who know that they deserve a great life and are ready to get out and have fun with people who are adventurous and want the least amount of drama possible in the …

Just a group of folks in the Cleveland area that are passionate about every aspect of mobile development across all platforms. We tend to write a lot of code in this meetup, are very open to discussing what we know, what we don't know, and sharing what we're learning as we go. We hope to see you here soon!

Cleveland Locksport is group of individuals in Northeast Ohio working together to enjoy, share and gain skills in the area of legitimate and legal lockpicking, physical security and all things locks. Please consider coming to one of our monthly meetings! Interested in locks, lockpicks or physical security as a hobby? Have you ever been interested or involved in locksmithing? Do you want to learn a cool hobby that has practical applications in your life? If you answered yes to any question, then …

Libertarians live by a very simple code, the respect of property rights, and thus the non-aggression axiom. Because civilization, wealth and security are built on social cooperation and because social cooperation is made possible by the clear delineation and respect of property rights - property rights are sacred to us. Entrepreneurs are the highly creative and energetic members of society who seek to properly predict the future state of consumer desires and search for the most innovative and …