Or, if you're too afraid of meeting someone you know, it might be to your benefit to drive to one of those big cities. Sometimes it can be more comforting to be in a place where you can reassure yourself you won't run into someone you know, and highly populated areas will have events like munches more often.

I, personally, can't stand living in a small town, and "everyone knows everyone" is a big reason. I like my secrets So I moved out of mine. (Of course, that is not a solution for everyone).