local poly resources

Social groups and mailing lists that include social event planning are listed here by geographic location. There is also a page for non-local mailing lists.

Many regional polyamory groups are listed on Yahoo Groups -- try this search on polyamory.

There are Polyamory Meetups in many areas. (See below.)

multiple countries

Polyamory MeetUp: MeetUp.com helps people meet other people who share their interests. Each interest group meets on a specific day of the month at locations that the group members vote on. As of March 2008, there are several dozen polyamory meetups listed (not all are active). You need to register at MeetUp.com, choose a location, and specify your interest groups to find out where meetups are going to be. Registration is free; there is also a fee-based service with some extra features.

australia

Polyamory Australia: An informative guide to polyamory resources in Australia, including an introduction to polyamory, contact information for poly-friendly health professionals, annotated guides to websites and email lists, a calendar of local and national events, and more. Also blogs and articles about all things poly.

austria

Polyamory Austria: Polyamory-Forum Österreich. This forum deals with all aspects of Polyamory. We are generally located in Austria; Main language therefore is german.

canada

polyamorycanada: For poly people in Canada. Not Canadian, no problem we like all nationalities :-)

ALBERTA

Cal Poly: This is a LiveJournal community.
PolyEdmonton: Polyamory social and discussion group list for the surrounding area of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

ATLANTIC PROVINCES

Atlantic Poly: Discussion group for the polyamorous community in Atlantic Canada. Open to people who are in a poly relationship or just curious and want to learn more about polyamory.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Vancouver Polyamory Group: Polyamoury group based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Offers support and discussion meeting, e-mail discussion lists on yahoo, and other events. Open to polyamorous, poly-curious, or poly-friendly adults, 19 years or older, all genders and orientations.

MANITOBA

Winnipeg Polyamory Discussion Group: Winnipeg-based group devoted to the intelligent discussion of the emotional, social, and political issues related to being involved in mature, ethical, nonmonogamous relationships. Emphasis on personal and local community. No discrimination based on relationship configuration or sexual orientation. It is hoped that this forum will allow the eventual formation of an in-person polyamory meeting/discussion group in Winnipeg.

QUEBEC

Montreal Poly List: For discussions of issues relating to polyamory and related topics, primarily for people in the Montreal area.
poly-quebec: Groupe de discussion francophone en Ámerique du nord sur le Polyamour.
Polyamour-Québec.Ca: Web site of L'Association Québécoise des Polyamoreux. In French. General information about polyamory and discussion forum.

ONTARIO

Bi-Polyamory-Ottawa: Link site to the local Ottawa groups:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ottawa-Polyamory
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ottawa-Bi-Town
KW Poly Folk: Group to discuss, explore and share the wonderful lifestyle that is polyamory, mostly for people in the KW (Kitchener-Waterloo) area, and anywhere southwest of Toronto, really.
Ottawa Polyamory: Discussion and event group for anyone who considers themselves polyamorous living in the Ottawa area. Newcomers are welcome - regardless of current relationship status. Not a contact organization for swingers.
PolyTobermory: Polyamory Social & Discussion Group for the surrounding area of Tobermory, Ontario, Canada. Once there are a few members, we hope to begin to have socials in some public place in this area. Please don't bother to join if you are not living on or around Bruce Peninsula.
Toronto Ethical Lover Group: For people interested in and/or already involved in, or who are completely supportive of, poly/non-monogamous relationships. A forum to discuss strategies and issues related to building healthy and happy poly/non-monogamous relationships. Open to anyone who wishes to attend who is poly/non-monogamy positive.
TorontoPoly.ca: Website for a poly social that occurs in Toronto, Canada every Monday night. Also hosts the Toronto Poly mailing list.

SASKATCHEWAN

PolyRegina: Regina-based group open to anyone who is interested in an intelligent discussion of polyamory. We encourage many perspectives, including all genders and sexual orientations, those with polyamory experience and those without.

denmark

Polydan: Web site and mailing list in Danish (I think).

germany

Polyamory - Mehr als eine/n lieben: In German. For people living or exploring polyamory lovestyles. Based in Switzerland; has members from Austria, Germany, Switzerland and some other countries.
www.polyamore.de: Polyamory web forum in German.

ireland

iepoly: This list is for discussion of anything relevent about poly and particularly in Ireland.

mexico

Comunidad Polyamory de Mexico: Polyamory group in Celaya, Guanajuato.

netherlands

Poly-nl: Web site and mailing list in Dutch (I think).

new zealand

PolyKiwis: Support group dedicated to poly-interested people in New Zealand who are living in or curious about non-monogamous, multi-partner relationships.

south africa

Durban Polyamory: This group is for people in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa, who wish to talk about the issues regarding polyamorous relationships, and find people interested in the relationship style as well. They have a regular discussion meeting in the greater Durban area.
South African Polyamory: Umbrella website for polyamory in South Africa. Has mailing list and LiveJournal community.

spain

Poliamor: Poly newlist, media activist group, and social network in mainly in Barcelona which also has members in many spanish speaking countries even in Latin America.

switzerland

Polyamory - Mehr als eine/n lieben: In German. For people living or exploring polyamory lovestyles. Based in Switzerland; has members from Austria, Germany, Switzerland and some other countries.

u.k.

uk-poly: Email list for polyamorous people in United Kingdom and closely aligned others. Used to talk about our lives in relation to polyamory and to arrange real-life social meetups. If you are an adult in loving and intimate relationships with more than one other adult with the knowledge and consent of everyone involved then this list may be for you. If you are open to being in polyamorous relationships but not currently in one, or if you are making the transition to polyamory from a different form of relationship structure than this list may also be for you. The list is open to adults of all genders and sexualities.

united states

nationwide

Loving More: Publishes Loving More magazine and web site, and sponsors poly events in Colorado and on the East Coast and West Coast.

arizona

AZPOLY: For chatting, support and meeting other Polys in the Phoenix Metro area (but if you live further out, that's okie dokie). To subscribe, send an email to: azpoly-request@deepthot.org with subscribe in the body of the message. For more info contact Cheryl.
AZPolyPurpose: Invitation only group combining interests in polyamory and self improvement through life long learning on a wide range of topics. Based in Phoenix, Arizona. P.U.R.P.O.S.E stands for Polyamorous persons Undertaking Respectful Pursuit Of Self Exploration. The goal: To create a quiet, comfortable, atmosphere where poly people can meet and discuss topics relevant to them, where people new to poly can learn about it and get support, and where everyone involved can learn and grow as people, and where all agree to remain open minded and to agree and disagree in a respectful manner. Meets monthly.
Liberated Christians: Christian group for poly, responsible nonmonogamy, and sexuality. Includes a bulletin board.
polytucson: A place for people in the area of Tucson, Arizona to discuss polyamory.

california

East Bay

East Bay Poly Potluck: Sponsors a kid-friendly monthly poly potluck in the east bay (the Oakland/Berkeley/Richmond area and environs), a monthly poly discussion group, and occasional special events. There's also a spinoff East Bay Poly Hiking and Dining gang.
House Weirdness Events list: House Weirdness is the home of the East Bay Poly Pool Party; they also sponsor research and discussion groups, and other poly friendly events. Low traffic and intermittent announcement list.

North Bay (Marin, Sonoma, Mendocino counties)

North Bay Poly: Announcement list for those located in Marin, Sonoma, and Mendocino Counties (north of the San Francisco Bay Area) who want to network and build community. Sister list for discussion is North_Bay_Poly_Chat.

San Francisco Bay Area

Love and Politics: Organization for integrating polyamorous, queer or sex-positive identity to an overall vision for progressive change. Mailing list and local meetings.
PolyBUILD: Polyamorous friendly group that wants to grow intentional communities in Northern California.
sfbay-poly: For discussion of polyamory and poly-related issues by people residing, physically or spiritually, in northern California, with a fairly strong focus on the San Francisco Bay Area. Events and classifieds are also posted (you can subscribe separately to events or classifieds only). Personal ads not allowed.
sfpolygoth: Mailing list for SF Bay-area polyamorous people in the gothic/industrial, fetish/BDSM, and related "freak" scenes. Provides a forum for discussion of polyamory, polyfidelity and other forms of open relationships, especially within and/or in relation to our social scene(s), to act as a safe refuge in which to seek advice from other polyfreaks, and for announcements of relevant events such as parties, or relevant news. For info or to subscribe send email to majordomo@gothpunk.com with info sfpolygoth or subscribe sfpolygoth your@address.here in the body of the message.
South Bay Polys: Monthly discussion and support group around polyfidelity, polyaffection, nonmonogamy, and related issues. Parents with children are welcome. For info contact WABaldwin@aol.com.

San Luis Obispo And Central Coast

Slo_Poly: For polyamorous people in San Luis Obispo County and on the Central Coast of California. The group discusses poly issues, shares experiences and wisdom, and hopefully organises social functions once in a while.

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Polyamory: A forum for Santa Cruz area polyamorists, friends and family. You must be 18 to join. All genders, sexual orientations, family configurations, lifestyles, races, religions, and heritage. Runs Santa Cruz Polyamory Meetup and Santa Cruz Loving More Potluck and Discussion Group. No personal ads. Not a swinger's list.

Southern California

Family Synergy: Social/educational club in So. California supporting open relationships. Membership by application. Annual membership fee. Publishes directory and newsletter. Sponsors local meetings, workshops, and conferences.
SoCalPoly: Forum for the discussion of polyamory and the issues involved in living a polyamorous lifestyle in Southern California. An opportunity to network with individuals in a tolerant, non-judgemental environment. A safe place for poly-curious people to hear about poly and alternative lifestyles, with the intention of meeting and forming alternative intentional communities. No personal ads.

connecticut

Connecticut Polys: List for people in and near Connecticut interested in polyamory. List is to schedule area polyamory events, and to discuss polyamory issues. Personal ads not permitted.

colorado

Squawk: This list is intended to be a place where poly folks in the area can talk, share stories, get support and plan get-togethers.

florida

Orlando Poly: Discussion & social group for the polyamorous, poly-curious, and poly-friendly in the Orlando area.
Panama City Polyamory Group: For the polyamorous residents of Panama City (and surrounding Bay county) to discuss relationship issues, and just know that they are not alone in their alternative relationship choices.
PolyCentral Florida: Discussion and Social Group for those Polyamorous in the Orlando area. To find out about events, join the announcement list (see the web site).
PolyPeople SE GA Northern FL Poly Group: Designed to give Polyamorous people in the Southern Georgia, Northern Florida region a place online to connect with other PolyPeople to forge new friendships, share their experiences, hopes and dreams, and arrange possible meet-ups in our area...perhaps Jax, St. Augustine, St. Simons Island, Valdosta, or wherever is handy for those who are too far from Atlanta or the Orlando area for easy travel. This group will be a safe place to dialog with like minds.

georgia

PolyPeople SE GA Northern FL Poly Group: Designed to give Polyamorous people in the Southern Georgia, Northern Florida region a place online to connect with other PolyPeople to forge new friendships, share their experiences, hopes and dreams, and arrange possible meet-ups in our area...perhaps Jax, St. Augustine, St. Simons Island, Valdosta, or wherever is handy for those who are too far from Atlanta or the Orlando area for easy travel. This group will be a safe place to dialog with like minds.
Polyamory Southeast: Polyamory Southeast is an attempt to foster increased communication, networking and support between polyamorous folks in the southeastern US (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee).

hawaii

Hawaiian Poly Pagans: For couples, singles and groups in Hawaii interested in learning, practicing or discussing polyamory and paganism or alternative sexuality, spirituality or lifestyles.
Pali Paths - Oahu Polyamory Network: Local support organization for people involved in, interested in, or curious about responsible non-monogamy. Web page includes a FAQ, essays, links, and information on meeting times, places, and discussion topics. There is also an announcement list (see the web site to join).
Poly-on-Maui: A Polyamory Networking Group on Maui: This list is to help facilitate communications between people on Maui who are friendly toward polyamory attitudes of love and relationships, and who would like to meet, network, and get to know each other through informal gatherings or activities--with no dues, no membership fees, no "leaders"...

idaho

Inland NorthWest Poly -- North Idaho, Eastern Washington and Western Montana: Discussion on issues including polyamory, polyfidelity and all forms of poly in the Inland Northwest Area including North Idaho and Eastern Washington.

illinois

BiStatePolyList: Open public support and social group for people in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area (eastern Missouri, southwestern Illinois) who are into, or curious about polyamory, polyfidelity, and open relationships.
PolyChi: Group for poly people, poly-friendly people, and those interested in poly topics, based in the Chicagoland area. Discussion forum, resources on polyamory and related subjects, social networking, and interpersonal support.

indiana

Fort Wayne Indiana Polyamory: For those in Fort Wayne, Indiana (and surrounding areas) who are interested in and/or practicing the lovestyle of polyamory.
Indiana Poly Discussion: For people interested or involved in polyfidelitous or polyamorous relationships in the state of Indiana. We are open to alternative lifestyles, including religion, orientation, fetish, etc.
PolyNexus: Support, networking, social activities, education and advocacy for individuals and families exploring ethical non-monogamy in and near Bloomington, Indiana.

iowa

Central Iowa Polyamory: Email list created to establish a Polyamory Social Group in the Des Moines/Ames area. Once there are a few members, we will begin to have socials in some public place in the Des Moines/Ames area.
Iowa Polyamory: This club is meant to provide a place for poly people in Iowa to connect and communicate. We welcome any communication about polyamory and the issues that come up for those living a poly lifestyle. Personal ads are welcome, as long as they are tasteful.

kansas

KanPoly: A discussion list for those in and around Kansas interested in Polyamory and various forms of non-monogamy. Not a meet market or swingers site. Males, females, singles, married, triads, moreads, hetro, homo, and bisexuals all welcome. Discuss with others who are interested in alternatives to marrige in it's traditional form.
Wichita Polyamorists: This group is a local forum for communication, networking and fellowship among polyamorists in the Wichita KS area.

kentucky

Kentucky Polyamory: Sponsors gatherings in Louisville and Lexington. Also sponsors Heartland Polyamory Conference and the KYPoly list below.
KYPolyList - Kentucky Polyamory Community: Opportunity for Kentucky poly people to meet electronically, discuss current poly events, and perhaps find a new friend or two.

maine

Polyamory Maine: For discussion of issues revolving around the Poly relationships/lifestyle. Encourages people to make/form "real" relationships and not only online ones.

maryland

Baltimore Maryland Polyamory Network: Mailing list and social group for people in the Baltimore area who are polyamorous or curious about polyamory; and for their partners and friends, whether polyamorous or not. In-person activities, email discussions of polyamory-related topics, event announcements. Open to singles, couples, and those who are part of larger networks and primary families (triads, quads, etc.) regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, age (as long as you're at least 18), physical condition, or other irrelevancies.
Chesapeake Polyamory Network: Private, voluntary, nonprofit membership organization, serving the mid-Atlantic region of Maryland, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Northern Virginia, West Virginia, and south-central Pennsylvania. Support, social activities, public education and advocacy for the polyamorous, poly-friendly, and poly-curious. Monthly prospective member orientation meeting. Membership by application. Membership fee.
Susquehanna Valley Polyamory Network: For poly minded persons located in the Southcentral Pennsylvania Northern Maryland areas to network, locate local like-minded persons, to keep abreast of local Poly-orientated events, gatherings, news.

massachusetts

Central MA Poly: Group to help all people in Central Massachusetts who truly wish to live the polyamory/polyfidelity lifestyle find others in the area with the same ideals and beliefs and communicate with each other. 18+
Family Tree: Membership organization, in the Boston Massachusetts area, of people actively interested and/or participating in alternative relationship and family lifestyles. Monthy discussion group. Newsletter. Membership application. Membership fee.
Poly-Boston: For polyamorous (poly), poly-curious, or poly-friendly people in the greater Boston area. The group organizes events via a mailing list. There is also a LiveJournal community. Events include discussion groups, support groups, potlucks, parties, and other social events. For more see the web site.
Polyamory events list for Western Mass.: For planning and announcing of poly related events in the Pioneer Valley and general Western MA area.
WMassPolyDiscuss: Discussion list for polyamorists in Western Massachusetts and surrounding areas and their loved ones. All-ages list.

michigan

Michigan Polyamory Network: To announce poly-oriented and poly-friendly events around the state and to discuss topics of interest to Michigan Polyfolk. Open to people in the Michigan area who are polyamorous, poly-friendly, or just want to learn more.

minnesota

PolyDuluth: This list is intended for polyamorists local to the Duluth (Twin Ports) area.
MNPoly: Group dedicated to providing support and social activities to polyamorous people in Minnesota and surrounding areas, and to promoting awareness and education about polyamory on a national scale as well as within our communities. Meets several times a month in various venues, such as discussion meetings, coffee shop socials, house parties, dinner outings, and movie nights. Web site and email list.
PolyPeopleMN: This group is designed to give Polyamorous people in or near the state of Minnesota a place online to connect with other PolyPeople to forge new friendships, share their experiences, hopes and dreams, and arrange possible meet-ups throughout MN, especially out-state for those who are too far from the Twin Cities for easy travel. This group will be a safe place to dialog with like minds.

missouri

BiState Polyamory List: Open public support and social group for people in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area (eastern Missouri, southwestern Illinois) who are into, or curious about polyamory, polyfidelity, and open relationship.
MoPoly1: This is a discussion list for those in and around Missouri and Kansas interested in polyamory and various forms of responsible non-monogamy.
Springfield Missouri and surrounding area: We would like to create a discussion/support group for fellow poly-minded people. Poly or non Poly, Pagan or non Pagan, Children or no Children, any orientation, Male, Female, Other--we don't care! This could be a great way for those of us in the area to talk about our lifestyle and meet other poly-minded people! This is not set in stone, so if you want to see this group form please contact Klumsy at clumsystar@gateway.net

montana

Inland NorthWest Poly -- North Idaho, Eastern Washington and Western Montana: Discussion on issues including polyamory, polyfidelity and all forms of poly in the Inland Northwest Area including North Idaho and Eastern Washington.
PburgPoly: Polyamory social / discussion group for the surrounding area of Philipsburg, Montana. Once there are a few members, we hope to begin to have socials in some public place in Philipsburg. Please don't bother to join if you are not living in or around this area.

nebraska

Nebraska_Poly: Forum for polyamorous Nebraskans and poly people from surrounding states who have interest in ethical nonmonogamy, multiple partner relationships or polyamory and want to learn more, or can offer support to those beginning to explore the lifestyle.

nevada

PolyVegas: Polyamory support and social Group in Las Vegas, Nevada. For those in, or wanting to be in, open marriage, bisexual, BDSM and other multi-adult relationships. Meetings will be non-sexually oriented. Some will be child friendly.

new hampshire

NE-Poly: Fledgling group devoted to multi-partner relationships and families. Open discussion about love, jealousy, honesty, respect, time management, legalities, stress, values, s-e-x (gasp!) and everything it takes to make this work. Open to those interested, looking or practicing.

new jersey

NJ Polyamory Group: Discussion group on poly related topics.

new york

The Birdcage: Forum for Polyamorous people in New York State. Whether you live in Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo, Olean, Ithaca, Potsdam, Southampton, Albany, Montauk, Sag Harbor or Sacket's Harbor—if you live in, or have some connection with New York State and practice or are interested in any of the relationship styles known as polyamory, polyfidelity, or other related forms of responsible non-monogamy, then this is the place for you.
CNYPoly: Discussion group for poly people and people interested in polyamorous relationships in the Central New York area. This site is intended for any talk relating to poly relationships, issues,or events.
Polyamorous NYC: Organization designed to nurture a prosperous polyamorous community among Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender people in New York City. The group is diverse, including individuals, couples and groups of all ethnicities and genders. Regular monthly meetings on the 3rd Wednesday at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community Center. Site includes many resources, including a personal ads section. Sponsors several mailing lists: Polyamorous_NYC_A (announcement list),Polyamorous_NYC_D (discussion list), and Polyamorous_NYC_TH (Town Hall announcements list).
New York City Metro Area Polyamory List: discussion and announcement list for the NYC Metro area local polyamory social and support group. Anyone who identifies as poly or is interested in poly is invited to join.
RochNYPoly: Yahoo group to coordinate regular get-togethers of poly people in the Rochester, NY area. Holds monthly "Munches" plus other less regular events. All poly or poly-interested folks are welcome.
TriState Poly: Support and social group for polyamorous folk in the New York City - New Jersey - Connecticut area. Welcomes straight couples, singles, triads, quads, networks, tribes, bi, gay, and transgendered folk with different levels of poly experience. Goals include networking, support, socializing, and fun.

ohio

Ohio Valley Polyamory Network: The Ohio Valley Poly Network is an outreach site looking to find and gather people in the Ohio Valley region involved or sincerely interested in polyamory. Articles and resource links. Sponsors Ohio Valley Poly mailing list.
Poly Columbus: Forum for an exchange of ideas, friendship, support and community among area polyamorists. The focus of discussion is polyamory and poly-related topics. Polyamorous, poly-friendly, or poly-curious are welcome. Adults only. Monthly meeting with topic.
Pagan Polyamory Personals: For Pagans in southwestern Ohio, who have an interest in polyamory or who practice this lifestyle, and want to socialize with those of similar interests. We plan socials at nightclubs, campgrounds, festivals, or any other pagan friendly venue. The"members profile" section of the list is not only a profile area but also a personal ad.

oklahoma

OKPoly: A discussion list for those in and around Oklahoma interested in Polyamory and various forms of non-monogamy. Males, females, singles, married, triads, moreads, hetro, homo, and bisexuals all welcome.

oregon

Corvallis Polyamory Resource: Sponsors occasional get-togethers for people interested in poly or for those already engaged and wanting comunity, connections and support. Contact: lm_ls@hotmail.com
nw_poly_bdsm: For Poly BDSM people living in the Pacific NorthWest. A place to find friends, friendship, lovers, relationships or just chat.
pdx-poly mailing list and PDX-Poly on tribe.net: The Yahoo group is a moderated list for the polyamorous and polyfi community in Portland Oregon to communicate and create commmunity. Relationships focused. Not an adult group.
Polyamory Circle of Portland Oregon: Monthly social discussion and support group. Singles, couples, and poly-curious welcome.

pennsylvania

Three Rivers Polyamory Network: Discussion and announcement group for the Three Rivers Polyamory Network (TRPN). This is a support and social group for poly folk in the Pittsburgh area.
Susquehanna Valley Polyamory Network: For poly minded persons located in the Southcentral Pennsylvania & Northern Maryland areas to network, locate local like-minded persons, and to keep abreast of local Poly events, gatherings, and news.

tennessee

TNPoly: Discussion group for polyamorous and poly-friendly folk in the Tennessee area. Members from all over TN and surrounding states.

texas

DFW-Poly: Private social / dating group of individuals who share a common interest in polyfidelity or polyamory in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area. DFW-Poly encourages diversity and is open to all sexual orientations, races, or nationality. Family/child friendly group. Adult Texas residents only. You must provide zipcode, city, and photograph to join.
Austin Polyamory Social Group: Polyamory group based in Central Texas. This list serves poly-austin, an Austin-area social group. Poly Austin meets once a week for dinner and conversation, and other events are also scheduled during the month.
Poly-Houston: Discussion and event list for people in the Houston area. The list topic is polyamory. No personal ads, no commercial ads.

utah

Utah Polyamory Society: Utah Polyamory Society provides a safe, accepting atmosphere for frank and open discussions about Polyamory. Open to those with open minds who wish to explore, support, inform, evolve, inspire, affirm, express, and respect polyamorous relationships. We have meetings, potlucks, coffee nights, and other social events.

vermont

Green Without Envy, The Vermont Poly Group: Bimonthly or so poly meeting. All poly or poly interested people welcome. Contact Carole.
NE-Poly: Fledgling group devoted to multi-partner relationships and families. Open discussion about love, jealousy, honesty, respect, time management, legalities, stress, values, s-e-x (gasp!) and everything it takes to make this work. Open to those interested, looking or practicing.
VT Poly Woodchucks: Primarily dedicated to people in Vermont that are currently or interested in the polyamory lifestyle. Those from outside Vermont are also welcome to join.

virginia

cvillepoly: This is a polyamory list for those who are in the Charlottesville, Virginia area and want to talk to other local poly-minded people. This is a satellite list for Ha.R.P. Hampton Roads Polyamory.
Hampton Roads Polyamory (HaRP): Membership organization in the Hampton Roads area, around polyfidelity, polyaffection, non-monogamy and related issues. Sponsors mailing list.
HarpRichmond: A group of people in the Richmond area have formed a monthly discussion and support group around polyfidelity, polyaffection, non-monogamy, and related issues.
RoanokePoly: Roanoke Poly - For Polyamorous people living in (or around) Roanoke Virignia. Including Blacksburg, Radford, Lynchburg, etc.
VA Poly Personals: This list is for polyamorous individuals, couples, and groups in and around the state of Virginia. If you're poly and looking, then this is the place to post your personal ad.

washington

Inland NorthWest Poly -- North Idaho, Eastern Washington and Western Montana: Discussion on issues including Polyamory, Polyfidelity and all forms of Poly in the Inland Northwest Area including North Idaho and Eastern Washington. Group is intended for discussion of Responsible, Ethical, and Consensual non-monogamy. This comes in many forms, but with the underlying concept of Honest Communication.
Kitsap Poly: For dialogue between polyamorous citizens of Kitsap County, Washington. Discussions include any accepted form of committed relationships and are open to all open-minded people regardless of relationship type, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, philosophy, gender, ethnicity, or physical stature. Members of polyamorous communities in other locales, newcomers, or those just curious are welcome.
Les-Bi-Poly: Group of lesbian and bisexual women who identify as poly and are in, or seeking, relationships with women. Discussion group for women only. We are open to all lesbian and bi identified poly women; however, any events and activities posted are for the Seattle and greater Puget Sound areas.
NW_Poly_BDSM: For Poly BDSM people living in the Pacific Northwest in search of others who share an interest Poly BDSM, with a focus on Poly and Poly BDSM Lifestyles.
Polycamp NW: Yearly (since 2004) gathering of polyamorous families, poly friendly people and the poly curious. Workshops, dancing, music, seminars, potlucks and friendship.
Poly ForUUm of Greater Seattle: Official local chapter of Unitarian Universalists for Polyamory Awareness (UUPA), a nationwide organization for people interested in both polyamory and Unitarian Universalism.
Poly-in-Seattle: For men and women in the Seattle area who are interested in polyamory, polyfidelity, polymorphism, and other forms of consenting non-monogamy. Personal ads OK.
Sea-Bi-Poly-Women: A group of bisexual and poly women from the Pacific Norwest area. Interested in discussing all of the issues that come with being bisexual or poly.
sea-poly: For Seattle-area polyfolk to discuss just about anything and everything relating to polyamory, from personal issues, to poly philosophies, to social announcements/planning. There is also an announcement list, sea-poly-announce.
Crossroads Mall Poly Dinner: This event repeats every month on the third Thursday.
Location: Crossroads Mall, Bellevue
Street: 15600 NE 8TH Street
City State Zip: Bellevue, WA 98008
7pm - 9pm, we are located at the end of the mall where the Chess set and the QFC is. We have a basket of parrots to help people find us. (Moderator Note: this is sometimes sporadic; if you want to go on a particular week and want to be sure that someone else will be there, your best bet is to mention on the main sea-poly yahoo email list that you will be going.) For more information, contact Jon Melusky at emo123456789@juno.com
Seattle Poly Intimacy Network (SPIN): Organization intended for those people open to the possibility of ethical intimate relationships with more than one person at the same time. Sex positive people of all genders and sexual orientations are welcome. Invites anyone interested in polyamory, intimate networks or responsible non-monogamy; you don't need to be a practicing poly. Update March 08: Mailing list subscribe address does not work.
Seattle Poly Potlucks: Discussion/support group for adult poly folks. Sliding scale admission to cover space rental. Also sponsors e-mail announcement list describing poly events in the greater Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Bremerton, Everett, Eastside, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Issaquah, Puget Sound, King, Snohomish, Pierce, Kitsap, Island, Skagit, Thurston, Whatcom, and other Western Washington cities and counties.
Tac OlyPoly, Tacoma/Olympia Polyamory Group: For people in the South Sound area, group of people with varying backgrounds and lifestyles looking to find solace and a sense of community with others who also believe in extending their hearts, minds, and families to include loving more than one person at a time.

wisconsin

Madison Area Polyamory Society: MAPS was founded in Madison, Wisconsin on June 28, 2003. March 2008: The web site http://www.madisonareapolyamorysociety.org/ has an unrelated ad on it, but the mailing list is still active.
PolyEauClaire: Polyamory Social & Discussion Group for the surrounding area of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Once there are a few members, we hope to begin to have socials in some public place in Eau Claire. Please don't bother to join if you are not living around West Central Wisconsin.
Polyamory In Wisconsin: A group for those involved in or those looking for more information on polyamory relationship.

PolyMilwaukee: Polyamory Social / Discussion Group for the surrounding area of Milwaukee and Waukesha, Wisconsin. Once there are a few members, we hope to begin to have socials in some public place in this area. Please don't bother to join if you are not living in or around SE Wisconsin.
PolyOut: Poly Out is a public discussion group about polyamory. It meets the first Friday of each month at the Outreach Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Facilitated by members of Madison Area Polyamory Society (MAPS).
PolySheboygan: Polyamory Social / Discussion Group for the surrounding area of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Once there are a few members, we hope to begin to have socials in some public place in Sheboygan. Please don't bother to join if you are not living in or around Eastern Wisconsin.

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We will list your group on our web page if it is for or about polyamory and is poly-supportive. Tantric sex, group sex, and swinging don't count as poly content per se. For suggested format, see the contributors' guidelines.

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