First off, we have an official website! -> http://squidwrench.org/ Squidwrench's mission is to promote the interaction of creative and technical people in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Squidwrench is a home-grown community of creative people. Our modes of creation encompass painting, composing and performing music, building high-tech toys, building low-tech toys, and probably a lot of other stuff, too. There is no limit to the problems people can solve, given the resources, the inclination, the assista …

The Hudson Valley Drupal Meetup is a regular gathering of folks working with Drupal in the area to get together, share information, ask questions, and overall get involved with the Drupal Community. All levels of expertise are welcome, from Drupal professionals, hobbyists, to rank beginners just trying to learn something new. In our short time of meeting it's been an incredible learning experience for everyone involved, and people have picked up skills here that have greatly accelerated projects …

This is a fun group for meeting new people outdoors, participating in fun activities and building up a sweat while being around good company. This is for people who want to meet new faces, while doing some light cardio on a hiking trail. All physical activities will be kept light and relatively easy, from a light jog to a brisk walk. All beginners and novices are welcome! Everything is done for the sole purpose of meeting new people while enjoying some easy physical exertion. There will never be …

What I've found is that as we get older, it's harder to meet and make new girlfriends. So, I'm starting this meetup group to fix that. This group is a way for women to get together and just make new friends! Target activities include: brunches, dinners, wine tastings (or ahem...wine drinkings), walks/hikes, movies, shopping trips to the city, and anything that gets us out of the house and helps us make new girlfriends!! Grown-a** folks welcome!!

West Coast Swing is one of the fastest growing partnered dances in the country. We dance mostly to Blues and Contemporary R&B, which makes this dance appealing to young and old alike. Dancing is one of the best ways to meet people in a safe environment for singles, while couples often find that participating in a partnered dance strengthens and deepens their relationship. It is a fantastic way to get fit while having FUN, and it is one of the best things that you can do to reduce your risk of …

Meet like-minded people who love swing dancing and jazz from the big band era as the likes of Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway become your partners on the dance floor! No experience or partner required to attend swing dances and classes in the Hudson Valley! By joining this group you'll know where to dance when and even how! Everyone welcome!   For more information about swing dance visit www.got2lindy.com     

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Come out and have fun mixing and mingling with eligible, attractive, professional singles from Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Fairfield, Dutchess, Orange and Ulster Counties! Planned events include dinner dances with rockin live music, mixers, and other events at venues that are close to home! Also, check out Serendipity's other Sister Groups, " Westchester Serendipity Singles Group " has 867 single members and building....http://www.meetup.com/Westchesters-Serendipity-Singles-Gr... and " Mid-Hu …

Women Fun and Friendship is a National Social Organization    “Introducing women of ALL ages to their new best friends!”   This branch will hold events in the Beacon/Cold Spring-NY area.  Any woman who is willing to travel to our events may join our group. Learn more about us, view our other branches and find information as to how you can attend our events at our membership website http://womenfunfriendship.com .    Since we are a national organization, we operate differently than most other …

This group has been started for anyone interested in metaphysics, spiritual studies, psychic or "paranormal" phemnomena, energetic healing techniques and spiritual seekers of all paths. Our meetings will focus on discussions of many different topics, as well as some practical training workshops. Lets meet and greet with like-minded folks and learn new things!

Looking to kayak?  Do you like to play outside? Interested in meeting fun outgoing people? Do you like getting a deal?  If you answered YES to these questions then our Kayak Club is for you.  Our club outings occur monthly: May, June, July and August and cost only $25 (includes all gear, kayak, instruction and guide).  Join us on Facebook and receive kayaking discounts all summer long on many of our different trips and outings.

Let's face it, we are all in a state of transition in one area of our lives or another most of the time. Whether you are experiencing a new relationship (or the lack of one), a new job, a move, or an empty nest, transition though difficult at times can also be incredibly rewarding. Sharing these experiences with others in a similar state of flux can also be fun and comforting. Discover some new tools to help with the transition while making new friends to share this time of expansion.

This group is sponsored by the USS Abraham Lincoln,  a Star Trek and science fiction club located in the Mid Hudson Valley, New York. We are a chapter of STARFLEET International.

The Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association is a gathering point for people interested in Astronomy and Science in the Mid-Hudson Valley. We organize a monthly lecture series, as well as monthly observing sessions at dark sky sites in the Hudson Valley.

THIS MEETUP OF NYS WITCHES WELCOMES ALL PRACTITIONERS OF THE OCCULT. WE MEET TO NETWORK AT SOCIAL EVENTS AND LEND SUPPORT TO OUR FELLOW WITCHES..THE VISION IS UNITY OF SPIRITUAL PEOPLE BOTH UPSTATE AND METRO AREA....JOIN US ! OUR MEETUPS WILL BE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HUDSON RIVER IN LOCAL RESTAURANTS, TEA ROOMS, HISTORICAL SITES, OCCULT/PARANORMAL ACTIVITY AREAS AND OF COURSE LOCAL PUBS/LOUNGES FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND RAISING A GLASS OF CHEER FOR HOLIDAYS/SABBATS. FOR THOSE NEEDING TO CONNECT WIT …

Meet other local individuals who enjoy rubber stamping and scrapbooking. Share ideas and bring projects to work on. Participate in classes to learn new techniques. It's a creative and social hobby!