There are many avenues for college students to meet new people when moving to Gainesville, but I discovered when I relocated from NC that it can be more difficult to meet friends when you are self-employed and spending a lot of time at your business. Hence, this meet up group! This group is for young professionals (25-35) who are interested in meeting new friends and making connections.

Looking for a free low pressure way to meet new people or just a change from the usual Gainesville scene? Like Playing Board games?  Card Games?  Tile games?  Any sort of game? Excellent!  You have found the spot!  Bring your games, if you have any.  Bring your friends.  But most of all....Bring yourself! Most members bring Games.  We decide what to play.  Break into groups if needed.  And play goes on until they kick us out. Come when you can.  Leave when you want or must. Oh, and we talk and h …

… Feel free to bring your own snacks and your Scrabble loving friends!    

The Gainesville Dining and Nightlife Meetup Group is for Gainesville Area residents who would like to meet new people, try new restaurants and have a drink with new friends. Our sister group, the Gainesville Adventure Meetup Group is great for those who love the outdoors and want to engage in physical activities.

… Enjoy picnics, cookie exchanges, holiday parties, game nights, couples nights, network with working moms, network your businesses among moms, meet new friends, expand your family of friends.  Kids meet new friends, fun with groups and expand their knowledge of things to do in their city.  Discounts for kids and families.  No need to keep up with local events, when you have calendar email reminders.  Attend whichever activities you like, no pressure to RSVP.  Free!

… This meetup is for ALL people of ALL races and ALL backgrounds and all professions, with ALL living/martial situations, ALL challenges, ALL levels of addition/pain/failure and success/victory/results pulled together by one Dad wanting to gain wisdom and help in as best I can to preserve marriages, help kids to receive a life they richly deserve, help men stand tall and have victory as their lives, make some friends, have some laughs and grow stronger as Men unified to bring the awesome spice to …

… I call them secrets because neither the schools, our parents, friends or culture teach them to us to any great extent.  These "secrets" of happiness and success can be learned by anyone and while you are young is the best time to learn them.    Of course we all learn some of these "secrets" of happiness and success from others and we come up with some of them on our own to some extent.  But most of us lack any  focused effort to learn how really happy and successful people achieve what they do …

Based in Gainesville, Florida Vegans for Peace is a real, face-to-face community and an online space for vegans, aspiring vegans and friends of vegans to gather. Mindful that veganism is not just a diet, but a way of living that seeks to avoid the use and exploitation of others, Florida Vegans for Peace (FVP) is dedicated to deepening the understanding of our obligations to other animals - nonhuman as well as human ones. FVP works with and through its members to find social and political soluti …

Meet other local Digital Photographers to talk about ANYTHING related to photography! We meet the first Thursday of the month @ 7 PM, usually at Napolitano's Restaurant. There we decide on a theme and discuss photo shooting opportunities for the month. We show our themed photos from the last month and have a short class/discussion about some photographic technique or process. Digital manipulation is not only allowed, but encouraged as well. Members range in experience from amateurs to profession …

Skillhouse provides a physical space where hackers, engineers, scientists, artists, and other creative types can gather to share ideas, equipment, opinions, and even food. Members are likely to show up to work on personal projects, consult with other members, and learn new things. More than just a project work space, we aim to share all types of knowledge in a friendly and collaborative environment.

… Share the group with friends you know would love to partake. Invite those who are in need of supplementing their food supply & cutting the cost of grocery bills. The larger a group, the better selection for us all and the more success we will have in obtaining variety. The group will continue to evolve and grow to meet the needs of its members and with great ideas from all of you. May your fields or container gardens or your raised beds be bountiful!!

… If you would like to help create a creative, engaging and supportive homeschool resource center in Alachua County,  please visit Friends of Alachua County Homeschoolers at www.friendsofhomeschoolers.org.      

WELCOME to the new site for the UF BCN North Central Florida Alumni Club. BCN Alumni who are located in the North Central Florida area should join this group. The major goals and objectives of the club are fellowship of alumni, fundraising to benefit the Rinker School, social interaction, share the Great Gator Spirit, communication of information (industry news, trends, employment) and CEU credit/educational benefits (job experiences, seminars, lecturers)

Good Times, Great People, Adventure never Ends!

A group for women in their 40s and better New to Gainesville or just looking to meet new friends Sometimes it is hard to find one another in this College town! Dinners, movies, etc

We are a group pf people who want to put our money where our values are. We also want to encourage others to do the same. This is a group for business owners, operators and employees who want the business of the LGBTQIA community and will work to support equal rights for all people. Visit the group website www.rainbowbusinessnetwork.net for more information.