I suggest checking out your local college & campuses for gamer clubs, checking with the local gaming stores to see if there are any groups they're aware of, posting want-to-play ads there if they let you, and looking up sites that connect gamers. For example, there's a forum on forum.rpg.net to advertise for GM's & players with a couple of stickies that point to resources to help out.
Good luck, I've been in your shoes plenty so I know the feeling.
