Meetup: Your resource for local meets

I recently stumbled upon the following social web service a few weeks back and am already questioning how I have managed to miss so many local events.

Meetup, stripped down and simple, is a web based social interaction resource connecting like minded individuals at local hot spots. Browse your local listings and discover others with similar views or interests as yourself.

With a userbase ranging from the corner knitting group to full on gamining enthusiasts, Meetup probably has something right up your street.