Hi everybody!  Welcome to Akron Spokes N Jokes!  I'm going to interject some new things after Eric's piece, below:   Local Co-ed biking group ages 21 and up to ride bikes in a group setting. This is a non competitive group that is created to build social networks of bike riders. The idea is to get people out and form a "Trail Riding Community" statewide. There will be all types of rides, from the metroparks, to the bridal trails, street riding, some off road including all times of day and night. …

Looking for real women to meet and talk about their real experiences dating in the greater cleveland area - for support, laughter, and enlightenment (great ideas for where to meet guys, tips about creepers, meet up suggestions, etc.) ... is HE really out there or is this all a figment of our imaginations??

    Meet with local parents who are interested in a local Playgroup for you and your child! This is a wonderful group that we have. We also have a Moms/Parents Night out once a month. We are ALWAYS open to suggestions for activities. We try to have at least 2 playgroups a week. This group is all about events! We enjoy creating and participating in unique, fun and educational adventures with our kids. Our events are SAH and working parent-friendly. Events will take place at various times to accom …

Meet local Poker Players to test your hand against in games and tournaments of Texas Hold em, Omaha and other popular variants. Must be 21 or older to attend our games.

Our group covers natural food and health issues and answers, including practical and valuable tips as well as the history and politics in the U.S. about our food and health rights and freedoms. This next educational meetings are in the planning stages on what can be done about water fluoridation and obtaining safe water, vaccination choices and basics of nutrient-dense foods. Members will receive an ALERT or a news item relevant to natural food and health from time to time. This is will also be …

The Canton-Akron (CAK) Photography Meetup Group is for anyone interested in photography and meeting other photographers. Our goal is to help give photographers destinations, inspiration and community with others that have the same interests. And of course fine tuning our photographic skills! Are you interested in learning or teaching what you have learned? Whether a beginner or seasoned pro you belong with us. See you soon!

I decided to start this group to share my passion and spread the word about raw food and its benefits. I am a certified raw food chef and lifestyle coach. Join me and we'll trade recipes, have guest speakers watch educational DVDs and sample RAWlicious food. You don't have to be a raw foodist or vegan to join, just have a desire to eat healthier! We meet every 1st Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at: Total Health and Wellness Center 2401 Whipple Avenue N.W. Canton, OH  44708   Please bring an un …

For those facing major life changes looking to reclaim and redefine their lives. Focus on grief recovery from major transitions - divorce, death, health, job, or faith. Looking to move past survive and into thrive. Starting Over in Stark is an informal support group and is not professionally led. We are a safe group to share your concerns with your current life challenges. Because many members are recovering from intense and difficult transitions, we ask that all discussions remain …

Meet area Libertarians and support the Libertarian Party of Ohio! The Northeastern Region of the LPO includes Carroll, Columbiana, Holmes, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne Counties, but those living outside of the area are also welcome to join. If you don't see your county in the list, search for one of the LPO's other meetup groups.

Tiny Tots Playtime is designed for tots and moms to meetup and PLAY in the Louisville and surrounding area! Here we are all about fun. From sunny day trips to the zoo and playtime at the parks to winter in home playdates, we have something for everyone. We encourage your feedback so this group will become what the members need and want. Once a month we will have a moms night out - ex. Movie night, dinner out, mani/pedis etc. This is about fun and what you want. We look forward to meeting you!

Eastern Ohio Freethinkers   We have formed this group as a result of several years of monthly traveling to Akron, Cleveland and Mansfield to meet with fellow freethinkers and humanists.   We know there are people in the Tuscarawas valley with a rationalist outlook. We know those people would welcome a chance to get together with friends to discuss the events of today. We know that even in todays internet society there is a huge need for friendships and casual conversations face to face. Since …

Akron, Canton and Wooster Scooter Riders love to meet each other and explore riding possibilities. Whether short errands or week long tours we love to ride our scooters everywhere.

This site is free to use. We welcome players of all ages with any level of experience gaming. Our goal is to get like minded players together to have fun with the games they love to play. You can join a group of players, or start your OWN group!

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Come to a French Language Meetup and make new amis as you practice speaking, build your vocabulary and finally figure out those verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome.

Runners of all ages and speed are welcomed.  We are in the organization stage right now and will be posting when/where our first meeting be.  Probably sometime in March 2012.   We are working on putting together a couple of races, plus scheduling training runs for various races in the region.  Look forward to hearing from you.

Anyone who is interested in crochet, who crochets now or wishes to learn, beginner to advanced, child to retiree, can join up and help me create a local community. My purpose for starting this is simple - I'm seeking others in my area with a similar interest. Our purpose as I see it is simply to be able to meet others, socialize, sound-off about current projects (or current outside issues that drive us to our hooks..)...I hope we can create a group that enjoys getting together to yack and ho …