Why Join: Join Button ^^^^^ This is a great group to round out your weekly fitness and health, to get outdoors (sometimes indoors), and to meet new people. We offer a variety of activities to help you get healthier and moving, including walks, bike rides, running, water aerobics, farmers markets and other fitness and health related activities.  Most activities will be located in NW/SW Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro and other mostly west-side locations. Schedules change from season to se …

Our group will be about having a good time! Somewhere for Moms to compare stories, get advice, have girls night out, socialize the babies and just have fun. Most of our kids are under 3 along with a few older ones. We we also just blessed with some brand new babies this year! Heather Bowden is the main organizers of the group and can help you if you have any advice, questions or suggestions. Our group is very lucky to have a large group of very strong organizers. Without any of them we would not …

Hello Everyone, My name is Mark, (I am a business owner and entrepreneur, like many of you) Here is my SECOND revision... I have just stepped up to replace Bret as the Organizer of this group. (I would like to thank Bret and others for starting this group and keeping it going so far) Thank you to Tysa for agreeing to be Co-Organizer of this Meetup Group, we are seeking more, plus assistant organizers and event hosts, please speak up. Picking up where Bret left off, I also want to share my th …

PDX Breakfast Club FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) updated 1/21/13 What is this Meetup's purpose? To seek out new places to eat breakfast and new people to meet. Who should join? Anyone who likes breakfast and meeting new people! Is there any charge?  Who pays for breakfast? The only charge is what you order. Everyone pays their own bill. Some places will do split tabs for us but sometimes not. The best bet is to bring cash. Who decides when/where the Meetups are held? The group has (at pr …

Looking for like-minded folks with whom to enjoy Portland area concerts. Join us if you like live music! There is much good music to be had "cheap" or even "free" in addition to low-cost and not-so-low-cost events. I love having Assistant Organizers to help bring Concert Goers together for live music! Don't feel intimidated when we post events that are spendy. My hope is that this group will be more eclectic than that, and you can be sure you'll see me at smaller/cheaper/free events too, from ti …

This group is for skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels to meet others who love to ski or ride. Our common interest is a passion for skiing or snowboarding and our goal is simple… to get out on the snow and have FUN! During the season we'll hold monthly meetings (mixers/happy hours), organize day & weekend trips, car-pool, etc. Occasionally, we may schedule trips out of the area; like Tahoe, Colorado, Washington, Whistler, etc). We'll also partner with other ski clubs or Meetup groups …

Why Join: We are a group just for women on the Eastside! (East of the river) Our group is private but open to all women, this keeps our meeting times and locations private and only seen by members. To Join our group click on the "Join Us" button in the upper right section of this page under the banner.   ***Please finish reading this page first*** Our goal is to provide you with a variety of activities to help you round out your fitness and health, get outdoors (sometimes indoors), and to meet …

A SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR is someone who recognizes a social problem and uses entrepreneurial principles to organize, create, and manage a venture to make social change. A Business Entrepreneur measures performance in revenue, profit, and return on investment.  A Social Entrepreneur measures performance in two equally important ways: First on how well he or she has achieved their social mission and second in revenue, profit, and return on investment. Nonprofits use different terms such as fundrais …

Welcome to the human sexuality discussion group! This is a serious academic look at human sexuality yet the atmosphere is fun, learning oriented, and laid back - we can even make jokes as long as they are contextual, silly and not mean spirited! We will talk about current, present and future sexuality research, ethical and philosophical issues in sexuality, sexism, homophobia, discrimination, censorship, pornography and its effects, the effects of the sex industry, the history of sex, sex counse …

“In wildness is the preservation of the world.” ~Henry David Thoreau Those certainly are words to live by. Welcome to the Wild Mind Outdoor Community! We've been around since January 2011 and have evolved from a hiking group interested in mindfulness to a community that seeks to experience nature in a variety of mindful ways. We are open to folks from all walks of life, beginners and experts alike. Our leaders do not necessarily know any more about a given topic than our members; we're just pe …

Welcome to the grass roots, people-powered, community calendar of events for the Tantra Community in Portland! There are several important differences between this and most other Meetups. The most important difference is that ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN CREATE AND ANNOUNCE MEETUP EVENTS - completely without organizer approval. That's right. You heard me right.EVERY SINGLE COMMUNITY MEMBER can post ANY EVENT you like on the new Community Calendar - any time you want - without any organizer approv …

"Power To The People!" - John Lennon. Welcome to the grass roots, people-powered, community calendar of events for the energy healing and consciousness community in Portland! There are several important differences between this and most other Meetups. The most important difference is that ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN CREATE AND ANNOUNCE MEETUP EVENTS - completely without organizer approval. That's right. You heard me right.EVERY SINGLE COMMUNITY MEMBER can post ANY EVENT you like on the new Comm …

Our Community Pantry is a buying club with members all over the Portland metro area, focused on the collective purchase of raw, organic, super-fresh nuts, seeds, berries, seaweeds and more. We pay close attention to the sourcing of the foods we buy together, order them once every month, and distribute them within just a few days of receiving them, keeping the freshness of the product at the highest standard possible. This meetup functions to organize our distribution. To read more about the Pant …

We are offering classes teaching people how to be self sufficient and ways to grow their own vegetables raise chickens etc. organically and from a permaculture biodynamic viewpoint.

Welcome! This group is for you if you are tired of checking your soul at the door when you walk into work. It may not seem like work is a place where your soul is welcome but whatever kind of work you do, your soul belongs with you. It is simply not sustainable to be separated from your source of vital energy for 40+ hours per week for any number of years. Some organizations are good or even great at supporting their employees well-being and some are not. I have found through my work that many …

This group is designed to introduce the principles of time management to its members and to share specific tools that will enable its members to thrive in all areas of their lives. Everyone is welcome, especially those who are feeling frustrated, confused, overwhelmed, or just plain stuck. We will focus on developing clear goals, exploring different time management tools, and outlining specific action steps that will have you organized and productive in no time! Using the principles of life coac …

We are women who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD or ADD) and who are interested in learning strategies, skills, and processes which can enhance our lives.  We seek companionship, support, resources, recommendations and the kind of understanding that comes from being with those who "get it" from the inside out. Women who have ADHD, especially those of us who are diagnosed in our 30's, 40's, 50's and later, have many years experience of struggling to "pass" for normal, of tryi …

WELCOME to KAYAK PORTLAND! Kayak Portland's mission is to unite the diverse group of paddlers in the Portland Metro area while emphasizing Safety, Camaraderie, Stewardship, and Awareness in an organized group. Participants MUST Read & Agree to DISCLAIMER below. Dear Kayakers/Paddlers, Welcome to Kayak Portland! If you've been looking for a welcoming, inclusive group to paddle with that's free, you've found it!  We consist of skill levels from beginner to expert and we’re here to share our know …

This group is on-hold for awhile as the organizer, me (Julie Boyles), is living in Ashland until the end of March. If someone would like to organize a non-profit event, just email me. Like giving back to your community? Want to know more about that non-profit organization that you keep hearing about? Want to volunteer but don't know where to start? Non-Profit Portland is the group for you! Portland is the mecca of non-profit (NP) organizations. The wealth of what the non-profits in our area offe …

Our Mission: To create a community that promotes touch positivity—getting our touch needs met in safe, healthy, and consensual ways. ALL of us need more touch and community in our lives. We invite you to join us! Touch Positive Oregon is the place to post and find out about touch-positive events in Oregon and meet like-minded people. Though most of us are based in Portland, it is our intention to have members and organizers throughout the state—in Newport, Bend, Eugene, Ashland, and SW Washingto …

Greetings: This is a private group of women friends.  Sometimes we meet in each others homes, so for security and privacy for our members, we have our group setting set to private. We currently have about 30 women members (old broads).  You don't see that many here because right now we are still in the testing phase to see if this is a good tool for us. A message did go out from MeetUp announcing our group.  However our group is not ready to accept new members. But we hope to be ready for that i …

Wonderful Wacky Westsiders is for folks who are 50+ and live on the west side of Portland. This is NOT a dating forum, if you are looking to "hook-up" for dating there are other groups for that. Are you 50ish and at a place in your life where you want to enjoy life and have fun with others of like mind? The kids are all grown and out on their own. The house is quiet and there’s no one to yell at? Then this group is for you. Wonderful Wacky Westsiders  is about meeting folks on the west side of P …

This is a small meetup/playgroup for open minded, fun, healthy, globally conscientiousness mamas who enjoy providing the best childhood for their children while maintaining their own identity & interests. I want this to be a small group that provides a supportive respectful environment for moms and their children. We will welcome each member with their individual parenting style and interests without passing judgement. We live in a western industrialized culture that has placed great importance …

Kiwanis is an international service club founded in 1915. Their mission is to help children and those needy in our community and around the world. Join forces with us to help the Tualatin community!  You don't have to live in Tualatin just care about people no matter where they are. We are a dedicated group of diverse men and women who get together to volunteer and donate to Kiwanis in the Tualatin and surrounding areas.  We enjoy sharing our love for community service and giving back, while als …

Im starting this group because I recently purchased a home on acre of land in oregon city. One third or more of the property is a blank slate to plant any vegetable, fruit, or plant that we want to. The size of the available space has to much potential to just sit there and be mowed once a week. So lets all make some new friends and share in planting and mataining an amazing garden. ("I want this to be some type of co-op were we all work together and share in the reward") lets get together once …

Oath Keepers is a non-partisan association of currently serving military, reserves, National Guard, veterans, Peace Officers, and Fire Fighters who will fulfill the Oath we swore, with the support of like minded citizens who take an Oath to stand with us, to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us God. Our Oath is to the Constitution Our motto is "Not on our watch!" Please support our efforts by becoming an official member of Oath Keepers. Click …

This group is intended to provide a place for Motor Homers and other RV'ers to link up and travel together, meet up at some neat place, share tricks, tips, and advice, etc. If it's related to our favorite vehicles, it belongs here! I want to welcome and thank all of you who have joined up on the NW RVER’S list. As of this posting, we have TEN members, and more coming to join us all the time! I’m VERY encouraged by those who have expressed an interest in OUR group! It looks like we’re likely to b …

Hello and welcome to NW Portland Lunchtime Hoops.  Here are all of the details about our group: Lunchtime hoops is a guaranteed game at a set time with guaranteed playing time.  No winner stays and no sitting out for a game.  Show up, play, leave. This group is for experienced, skilled, and knowledgeable basketball players only. Most of our members played high school varsity and some played college. However many of us have seen a year or ten pass since those days so our brain may be a bit quick …