If you've been looking for a way to get to know some of the PHP developers around your area, or maybe just want to network with a few fellow geeks, then you might consider trying to get together at a PHP Meetup in your area.

What Is It? Meetup with other local PHP developers, exchange ideas and talk about code, architecture, innovation, and open source in general.
Who Comes? PHP Developers Worldwide. So far, 2118 have signed up.
When is It? Thursday, Jun 5 @ 7:00PM (1st Thursday of every month.)

These are a great way to get involved with the developers around you, and maybe even find some good contractors local to you that really know their stuff. For more information, and to see what kind of activities are going on in your area, check out http://php.meetup.com.

(p.s. Watch out Dallas, here I come....)