A Play Group & Social for local Standard Poodles and their owners. Plan and post an event for poodle play. Ask for suggestions from your new Oodles Organizer EV. Hope to see you soon!

Voted BEST RUNNING CLUB in the Bay AREA!* Go WOW Team! Meet weekdays and weekends to walk or run 3 miles or more at various locations throughout the Bay Area. Our group is social but fitness is our goal. Minimum requirement is that you can move for 60 minutes already. The pace doesn't matter. Some of us walk for fitness. Some of us mix walking/running. Some of us are pretty serious runners and are training to improve our times. Most of us participate in a race once in a while. I encourage wome …

Welcome Bay Area Singles, Couples and Friends! EVERYONE is welcome! The Bay Area Activities Group Team manage SEVERAL very successful groups throughout the Bay Area and will be sharing our many FUN events with this group. This group's focus: Outdoor activities, music, hiking, lunches, dinners, dancing and nightlife. If you want to make new friends and meet new people, you have come to the right place. Of course you are always welcome to post your ideas and one of us organizers may choose to mak …

Hi there, If you're looking to start an apparel manufacturing business, you've come to the right place.  The purpose of this group is to direct people to the resources they need in order to gain knowledge about creating a successful apparel or sewn products venture.  There will be invitations to classes and lectures about how to write a business plan, how to approach resources you need in order to get your product developed and finally mass-produced in S.F. or Oakland.  There will also be real w …

Hi and welcome to California Weekends. California is among the best places in the world for roads trips and camping. The state is home to millions of people of different backgrounds, molding California into a truly unique place rich with incredible must-see attractions and interesting activities for those who want to discover the state's cultural diversity.  Road trips are a lot of fun and so is camping. These are two of our favorite things to do...so why not start a group to share the experien …

Bay Area Friends (BAF) is a social group for people with genital herpes (HSV1, HSV2) who live in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. With @ 3000 members (combining our Meetup and Yahoo Groups), we are one of the largest Herpes social groups in the USA. We welcome everyone over 18 who is interested in making new friends, sharing fun activities together, and meeting others who share our surprisingly common situation. BAF has NO DUES, NO officers, NO social directors and NO budget. Instead, we rely …

This meetup is for connecting with climbing partners, and it's also a meetup experiment. Instead of top-down with a few organizers arranging activities for the rest, in this group everyone is an Event Organizer so they can create new events.  As a member, you can propose a meetup when and where you want the climb and then wait for RSVPs.  Or, peruse the meetings already proposed and join one that is to your liking. If an event is just you and one other person, be sure to honor your RSVP or upda …

Today we're inundated with junk science from infomercials, politicians, television and radio shows. Remember when you loved science and you knew what it was? Or maybe science has left you in the dust since you finished school. Whatever the case may be, please join us and renew your relationship with science. This group is dedicated to the principals of the Science Cafe movement. Its purpose is to expose everyone to interesting new science, to get those burning questions answered, and to bring …

Second Act is about creating meaningful connection with others who can make a positive difference in one and another's lives through self-discovery, sharing, and service to others. Second Act: it's about time... to embrace your future! Our community is uniquely tailored to the needs and interests of middle-aged people with a certain level of maturity and life experience. Our mission is to provide the inspiration, hands-on know-how, sharing of personal stories, as well as connections you'll need …

If you’re like me, you are a single/divorced/or widowed, professional 40+ woman who works 40+ hours during the week and has little time (or energy for that matter) to develop friendships with other woman. I try to plan outings on the weekends – shopping, movies, hikes, festivals, Sunday coffee etc., and while I enjoy my own company it would be nice to share the experience(s) with a friend or two. So, I thought that creating “Weekend Friends” would be a great idea for women like me living in the …

Founded in 2011, our group now has over 150 members, and this is SOME of what they do: making collaborative sculpture, making music, crafting, making video and film, making art in the environment, dancing, contact improvisation dancing, creating dances, being a bodyworker, creating collages, creating 3D illustration, writing plays, writing poetry, writing screenplays, cooking, making ceramics, , knitting , painting, drawing, tinkering, being silly, playing, making music, making rhythm, drumming, …

Meet other mid-career women & men who have reached a major lifework transition point - voluntarily, unplanned, or just feeling restless and ready for a more fulfilling next work path. THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU IF… You’re Successful, But Find Yourself Unexpectedly “Between-Dreams.” You Know What You Don’t Want, But Don’t Have Burning Clarity For What You Do Want Next. You’re Employed But Questioning Your Direction. The Spark Is Gone, And You’re Ready For Something More Meaningful. You’re Unemployed …

Thanks for attending our group! Please join our monthly ongoing group for adults who live with AD/HD. We focus on identifying skills and strategies that improve our daily lives.We have a mix of dynamic speakers and workshops on creating less chaos and more joy. April Ancel, the facilitator and group leader, provides information, coaching tips, tools, strategies and educational materials. Fellow members contribute insights and useful strategies that work. In this uplifting and even fun atmosphere …

Updated: April 16, 2013 About us Welcome trail runners! News Schedule in 2013 Our regular weekly morning group trail runs take place on: Tuesdays 6 AM, Thursdays 6 AM, and easy Sundays 10 AM in Berkeley. Other runs take place in Oakland and other areas of the East Bay. New members of all paces are invited to drop-in and attend meets for a free trial month. Our group is small and limited in size to keep our meets from becoming impersonal, and to maintain an active roster of members. This is …

Second Act: Love Matters is about creating meaningful connection with others who can make a positive difference in one another's lives through self-discovery, sharing, and service to others. Second Act: it's about time... to embrace your future! Our community is uniquely tailored to the needs and interests of middle-aged people with a certain level of maturity and life experience who wish to find meaning and meet kindred spirits. Our mission is to provide the inspiration, hands-on know-how, sha …

Join us on our journey to our BEST SELF. NOT just a meetup, this is a MOVEMENT. A movement towards a new generation of "whole black women who are EMPOWERED in every area of their lives. Whole women make SMART decisions and know their value. We refer to ourselves as Diamonds and we are priceless! We bring out the BEST in each other! We plan events that cater to EVERY aspect of your life. We workout together, travel together, save and invest together, pray together, solve problems together. We …

East Bay Awesome Activities is a group of fun, friendly folks interested in socializing with fellow 20- and 30-somethings at cool events mostly (but not exclusively) in the East Bay. From dinner to drinks, hiking to biking, street fairs to concerts, chances are we're doing it! So join us in the festivities, have an awesome time, and make new friends. Suggesting Events Have an idea for a fun activity? Please feel free to contact the organizer about it. The event could be scheduled, and better ye …

About This group is for people wanting to find secret dining events. It is also a place for people planning to hold a secret dining event to advertise and sign up guests. What is secret dining? Secret dining is when someone uses their house or some other space to run a cross between an amateur restaurant and an intimate dinner party. Hosts serve up a menu of fresh home cooked dishes and guests make a donation or bring a gift to so say thank you. (A recommended donation can be specified in advan …

This group is for LGBT and allies who are vegetarians or vegans. Wouldn't it be nice to enjoy an activity with other LGBT folks and not have to be concerned about where you will eat? If yes, then this is the group for you. The plan is to do a variety of fun activities not just eat but when it comes to finding food we'll all be in agreement-no flesh. There are only a few rules - Be respectful. Be responsible. And while this is not intended as a dating or hook up group you may meet someone however …

It's so hard to meet other lesbians when you are single! You are almost forced to do the internet meeting game. That often proves to be either unsafe, unreal, or unavailable after all! Here is a way to meet other single Lesbians face to face. Practice talking to each other in a safe, loving environment. Listen to what others are doing to increase their chances of finding love. You will always meet several beautiful people, and you will always leave thinking about what was shared. We meet  twice …

Pacifica Institute was established in 2003 as a non-profit organization by a group of Turkish-Americans. Pacifica Institute designs and executes projects covering social welfare, education, poverty, and conflict resolution issues in collaboration with scholars, activists, artists, politicians, and religious leaders-communities. The Pacifica Institute has a proven track record of working within and across communities. This work is planned and complemented through the input of the Board of Advisor …

Resume workshops are free and all are welcome. The purpose is to inspire and energize participants by introducing insights and expertise that expand possibilities to showcase strengths, talents, and capabilities within the resume format. Attendees will leave eager to apply new ideas and with greater confidence in taking next steps toward preparing a resume that engages reviewers and leads to more interviews. Although the leader is an expert in preparing resumes, cover letters, and related presen …

Potluck parties have an element of surprise. You get to taste foods that you would probably not make yourself. If you are looking to connect with great people, and to foster a stronger sense of community over delicious food this would be an excellent place to begin! We will gather at least once a month in a member's home.  Any member can host and suggest a meetup.  Whoever is hosting the potluck will decide on a theme (French, tapas, citrus, etc.) and/or activity (movie night, pictionary, etc), …

Are you in an abusive or love-less relationship with a partner that you have lost your connection with. Is the stress affecting the health of our children and/or yourself? Are you or your spouse deeply in debt? Are you in an abusive and/or co-dependent relationship that needs to end? Are you to depressed to find out what you need to do before, during and after the divorce? If so, this group is for you. I am Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the California State Bar of Legal Specializ …

I'll say it up front. The founder, me, of this group runs an investment advisory firm. BUT I've formed this meetup group to answer questions and get discussions going to help all curious investors understand and make better investment choices. The focus will be on topics including 401K's, Mutual Funds, ETF's, Asset Allocation, Stock Options etc. If you are looking for help in investing you'll get unbiased and no obligation assistance here.

I've been studying Esperanto for a while and would like to find other people who are interested in studying together on a weekly basis. I've already used Esperanto while traveling, including an intensive language course in Europe. I plan to use it on my next trips as well. If you are new to Esperanto, check out my blog post on how to learn Esperanto. I can teach you what I already know, and we can go from there. We'll try to get some fluent speakers to help out when possible. All levels are welc …

This is a group for young women living in Oakland who are looking to make friends in the area. There are several meet ups for 20's 30's women in the East Bay, but none specifically in Oakland. Our wonderful city has so many great restaurants, bars, and activities to offer and I would love to explore some of those venues with other young women! And lets be honest, after a long day of work, who REALLY wants to get back in the car or on BART to attend a meet up several miles away? Of course this gr …

The group will focus on training inexperienced soccer players the basics of soccer. We also will play scrimmage games every meeting. More experienced players are welcome to play as well. Please note that it will be catered to beginning players. The five donor suggested donation will help fund a nonprofit called Youth Mentoring and Sports. The nonprofit teaches young adults web design, event planning and provide mentoring. In addition, the nonprofit creates soccer programs for people aged 12 to 2 …