THIS MEETUP IS CHANGING NAMES & ORGANIZATION: IF anyone would like to recreate the old name under a new heading they are free to do so and start new memberships all over.. the old name was www.meetup.com/forextrading-65 if it is that important to someone. However, the same meetings will happen here and new ones will be suggested and multiple dates will be suggested so members can now vote on what is more convenient and discuss possible mulitiple meetups a week if necessary so more interaction c …

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 …

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 …

First Social Network is a locally supported social organization of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer) people seeking a greater connection to their community. This is not a dating site.  This is a collaboration where the LGBTQ members can meet, develop friendships, relationships, socialize, and network to expand their personal and professional connections within the NW and Portland/Metro areas. This social site is comprised of two major social opportunities: First Saturday is a …

This Meetup Group is for Ages 40 - 55 to get singles together for various activities around the Portland area. Our events include: hiking, thought provoking/spiritual movies movie nights, happy hours, biking, wine tastings and volunteering.  The Organizer, Donna's is trained in Neuroscience and is a Life Coach who works with singles. Kindly include an up close photo of yourself so organizers can recognize you at events!  If you need confidentiality and can't post a photo, email Donna so I know …

This group is for single parents with regular partial or full custody in the Portland Metro area. Its an opportunity for us to meet each other, share our experiences, and have a great time. We try to meet for dinner at least once a week, and have done a number of other events including skating, zoo days, hikes, OMSI trips and theme parks. All events are kid friendly unless otherwise marked. We have a "sister" meetup group at http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Single-Parent-Happy-Hour-Group/ for peop …

Our mission with I Take The Lead is to help you build your business by generating professional business leads and referral systems. We provide workshops and seminars for business and personal development, business networking tips and techniques. We are devoted to starting leads groups, and promoting measurable results. Members become business referral sources for each other. As businesses increase their sales revenue through the weekly exchange of leads, they are encouraged to build solid busine …

For the organizers of this Meetup, Glass Half Full is more than just the status of our drink glasses or a simple phrase - it is how we live our lives. There is always more to see and do in the world, more to learn, more friends to meet and more fun to be had. We always leave room for a little more, which is why we created the group Glass Half Full. Meetup has allowed us to make some amazing friends, learn more about the world and ourselves all while having a great time and we want to ensure that …

This is a group to discuss the issues between science and religion. All religious faiths (and atheists) are included and welcomed. Anything that deals with science and religion is fair game, such as: -- Is there DNA evidence for evolution? -- Were Adam and Eve real people? -- Can Christians accept evolutionary theory? --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- Please only attend if you are sure that you can share your views in a respectful manner. Some people are unable …

This is about living food that can heal our bodies. There are so many raw/vegan groups and we are so much more. We have something for everyone including the raw/vegan and vegetarian, raw uncooked food, raw desserts, dehydrated food, raw milk, raw cheese, raw cultured buttermilk, raw butter, fermented foods, foods like in Nourishing traditions, sauerkraut, pickling, herbs, farm fresh foods, even the importance of finding local farm raised animals and how eating grass instead of grains are vital t …

On pause for the rainy season.  Events to start up again in May/June. This club is for anyone interested in boffering - the art and sport of hitting one another with foam padded sticks.  We will play any number of games from Zombie to Capture the Flag to Captains.  We play for the joy of hitting one another with padded sticks.  We do not LARP or have characters nor do we participate in any official organizations such as Amtguard. We plan to run the event as a touch game rather than a contact s …

We are a group of 15 women who enjoy reading and good conversation. Some of our past reads include The Seamstress, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Gilead, A Long Way Gone, and Olive Kitteridge. Our group is private and membership is limited to 15; email the organizer if you are interested and you'll hear back as spots open up.

This is a great group for people who live in Cedar Hills, Cedar Mill, Terra Linda, West Slope, Raleigh Hills, Garden Home, Beaverton, Hillsboro and other nearby neighborhoods. I live in Cedar Hills and have always described it as a "Leave It To Beaver" kind of neighborhood with well kept homes and friendly people. I think sense of community is very important and knowing our neighbors makes our area a better place to live. Let's get together for walks/hikes, happy hour, dinner, lunch, talks, bart …

#Driven Westside of Portland is organized by the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce serving young professionals in the Washington County area. Our programming is intended to help the next generation of business owners, fresh management talent and up-and-coming executives who are interested in making a difference in our business community. Our goal is connect with one another at non-traditional networking events and help young professionals become leaders, have a voice in the community and develo …

Typically for those involved in hostile divorce situations; Parental alienation is a social dynamic, generally occurring due to divorce or separation, when a child expresses unjustified hatred or unreasonably strong dislike of one parent, making access by the rejected parent difficult or impossible. These feelings may be influenced by negative comments by the other parent and by the characteristics, such as lack of empathy and warmth, of the rejected parent I have been working with Jill Egizii f …

Come learn how to be a more effective leader within your organization. This is a 7 week course based on “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” by John Maxwell, we try to touch one each law, but we don’t go deep into them as the meetings are only an hour long. This Master Mind Group (MMG) is free. We will be having our next one on June 26th at the Beaverton Round Executive Suites. At 6:30pm I’ll provide a worksheet at each meeting, and some exercises for you to do during the week. You would need …

Are you looking to ride bikes in a social setting?  NumBumz is a Portland area bicycle group dedicated to creating socially oriented cycling activities. Our local group rides and NW cycling road trips all have a strong social component.  We offer group rides of all difficulty levels. Ride leaders describe each planned ride and post the difficulty level to assist members in choosing appropriate activities for his or her fitness and cycling experience level. Another difference that separates us fr …

Join MOAB to connect with other fun and outdoor loving 50+ year old Mountain Bikers, DH and XC Skiers, and Hikers, Canoers and Kayakers. We will meet on weekends (and during the week sometimes) to revel in the great northwest outdoors. If you want to have fun with Boomers in the Portland area who love outdoor activities, give MOAB a shot! This group is run totally by the members.   Eachindividual  event organizer and those attending make the determination of how things will function.

It's all about having FUN! We encourage you to join Beaverton Fun, Fitness & Friends if you are 45+ and live in or near Beaverton. There is so much to see & do and having a group to do it with makes it even better. Let’s connect & explore the possibilities together! This is NOT a dating forum, both singles and those with partners are part of our group. If you have a partner who would also like to participate, each person should become a member since our events do not include guests. We would lik …

The Portland Glamour & Fashion Photography Group organizes workshop events and group shoots, where amateur and professional photographers can shoot with professional models in a studio setting.  Our studio is in Beaverton (about one mile from Washington Square), and we provide professional lighting, backdrops, and props to photograph models primarily in the glamour and fashion style.  Our group is open to professional photographers, experienced amateurs, and novices, as well as models, hair styl …