SofTech is the Marin Software and Business networking group where individuals and organizations connect, learn, and share for business and professional success. Our goal is to help technical and non-technical members master existing tools and applications, and identify emerging opportunities that new technologies promise. We meet monthly at the San Rafael Corporate Center, located just off I-101. Cost for non-members to attend meetings is $15 and includes food and drinks. Please visit our we …

A place for organizers of tech-related events and meetups to share notes and sponsorship opportunities.

If you are homeschooling in Marin County and its surrounding areas (or considering it,) this is a way to connect with other families for information, support, and activities. Members have many resources available to them -- a current family roster, an in-depth message board with forums covering several topics, and a calendar filled with field trips, classes, social gatherings and other events. We are a diverse group and welcoming of all families, regardless of homeschooling style, and we do not …

Welcome! Marin Foodies is about sharing: recipes, food, restaurants, wine, cocktails, good company, food trivia (will need some help there), "foodie" books...anything to do with food and Marin County. I'm thinking of organizing the following events, in no particular order: 1) themed potlucks---some based on cuisine, some based on one chosen cookbook (check it out from the library if you don't already have a copy), some based on a chosen movie; 2) gourmet picnic hikes; 3) restaurants, of course; …

Meet others interested in taking their life and health to the next level with raw, live vegan foods and regular detox/cleansing. Anyone interested in the raw/live food diet and lifestyle is welcome! Come to a Marin County Raw Food Meetup to: 1) Have fun and connect with others. 2) Share and receive organic, vegan, raw food meals, recipes and tips. 3) Swap ideas for creating and sustaining vibrant health.

Macro-Description ... This group presents an opportunity to experience -- rather than think.A cursory definition of meditation is transcendence beyond the distracted, entropic meanderings of the 'mind' -- and resultant connection to Consciousness / Infinite Connectedness / One-ness. Restatement of the obvious - water represents the fathoms of our spiritual nature. Meditation is supported by the energetic fabric and rhythm of a body of water ... especially one as large and consummate as the Pacif …

This group is for startups building on the Microsoft platform.  You may be part of the Microsoft BizSpark startup program but this is not necessary to join. This group will share in our experience with being a startup based on the Microsoft platform and related technologies (.Net, Azure, Silverlight, etc. - you name it). Note: this group is not affiliated with Microsoft, though it was started by a BizSpark member startup and we are big fans! BizSparkSF is now a BizSpark Network Partner and can r …

We hike in Marin, an outdoor paradise; where every hike may become your new favorite hike. With over 600 miles of trails, it's a hikers dream and local to the San Francisco Bay Area. An informative description of hikes will be posted when scheduled. Many hikes are chosen from "Hiking Marin" by Don and Kathy Martin. "Marin Hiking Meditation" is a hiking group in Marin California that combines hiking with meditation. Some of us have meditated for years, but most of us have little or no experience …

Welcome to all Bay Area Photography Events! Our Meetup is open to all photographers regardless of your current level of knowledge about photography, the kind of photography that you do or the type of camera that you use. We will have meetings, classes, workshops and group gatherings mostly in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma and Napa Counties. Group Outings, Group Photo Shoots, Lighting, Composition, Posing of Subjects, Working with Strobe Lighting in a Photo Studio, Natural Light Photography, Strob …

The San Francisco Chapter of the American Cetacean Society (ACS) supports the mission, vision, and values of the national organization: to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through public education, research grants, and conservation actions. Whales, dolphins, and porpoises face more challenges today than at any other time in history. More than ever before, we must explore innovative, strategic ways to ensure the protection, safety, and welfare of cetaceans, and restore the …

As we begin 2012, why not start it off with RESULTS? Do you have a passion for ending poverty? Perhaps you have a colleague who is interested in politics. Or perhaps you have a friend who wants to take their advocacy to the next level. Or maybe you want to get some more people involved in your local RESULTS group but aren't sure how to introduce them to that idea. If you answered yes to any on those, this is a meet-up for you! RESULTS is a volunteer lobbying organization working on both global a …

This group is for people who enjoy reading a book and then engaging in fun discussions about that book. It is also for those who are interested in being introduced to books they may not have read if not for the club. Although there are some great groups already established, after a long day of work I don't feel like driving over the GGB or fighting traffic heading North. Therefore this group will meet in Southern Marin-between Sausalito and Corte Madera. We currently meet in Mill Valley. We now …

I'm starting this group because I believe that the best way to make positive lasting change around better managing symptoms of ADD is with the support of 1) a qualified coach, and 2) a group of people who share their stories and learn from each other. As someone who struggles with these issues myself, who has been profoundly helped by great coaches, I'd like to share what I've learned and help others achieve success, however they define it. Whether you have ADD or struggle with the common issues …

We are a loosely knit group of (mostly) lesbians. We started out dining together in Marin as a subset of the Proud Marin Sisters listserv. Now we attend events together in the City, the East Bay, Marin, etc. We are not an organization, but individuals who come together to enjoy events and socializing in the area! We welcome lesbians and their friends from anywhere!

Welcome to the PlumMomsClub of Marin powered by Stroller Strides the country's largest fitness program for new moms. The Plum moms clubs are open to all moms and there is no requirement to enroll in Stroller Strides exercise classes to participate, but if you would like to give it a try, Stroller Strides is a great way to exercise with your baby at your side. Moms get fit and babies have fun.If you are a mom with a stroller aged child then why not register for your first free class and see what …

The greater San Francisco Bay Area has many drinking springs: some flowing and accessible, many hidden and abandoned. Our community seeks to hydrate with these wild healing waters, learn about foraging wild edibles, and motivate each other to live lives rich in passion and vitality. Join us so that you can enjoy: amazing wilderness adventure, spring water hikes, wild food walks, vitality food demos, cold spring restorations, hot spring pilgrimages, superfood party celebrations, organic potlucks, …

This is a group with the intention of promoting social justice and harmony through the grounding and nourishing tradition of baking. I started this group in order to network with those interested in humanitarian aid to folks who would like a hand up and get training in a very practical field. I am in the process of founding a non-profit for the purposes of fundraising. Projects in the works are vocational rehabilitation efforts right here in the bay area and a solar oven bakery in Senegal.

A safe and private place for parents, teachers and students of Ring Mountain Day School to organize and share interests & activities. Let's share some hikes, bike rides, sing-a-longs, book clubs, movie nights, tennis, swimming, kite flying... Maybe we can help each other with enabling technology for our kids... Whatever your interests, this is a great place to find others within our RMDS community to share them with.

The Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA) is a network of people in all aspects of the independent publishing industry. We are a non-profit educational organization linking writers with the services they need to publish and sell their work. Our meetings are an opportunity to gather information, exchange ideas, share successes and challenges, meet supportive professionals, and ask questions about the rapidly changing industry. Openness and enthusiasm have been the hallmark of the gr …

This is it! You found it! What is it? It is the place to go to meet amazing new people, have fun, and try new activities! Who you are: Whoever you are! All are welcome here. You just have to be open minded and welcoming to all people. Who we are: All of you! We tend to be younger (20s and 30s and 40s) and identify As LGBTQQI. We live, work and/or play in Marin country. We like good beer, social get togethers, and fun activities such as a day at the beach, trivia at a local pub, weekend camping o …

Organizing for Action is a nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization established to support President Obama in achieving enactment of the national agenda Americans voted for on Election Day 2012. Working with OFA chapters throughout the country, OFA Marin advocates for the President's policies and mobilizes citizens of all parties to speak out for speedy passage and effective implementation of this program, including gun control, sensible environmental policies to address climate change and immigration r …

We are a friendly group creative people who want to start a Makerspace in Marin so that people of all ages and types can come in and learn, play, hack, make, create, and rule the world! We hold meetings at various locations throughout Marin with the intent of sampling a variety of locations and spaces until we find our permanent home. Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. At each meeting we spend a little time discussing the logistics of opening our Makerspace. The rest of th …

The hikes are led by volunteer Hike Leaders from the Mt. Tamalpais State Park, (MTSP) volunteer organization, called "Friends of Mt. Tam". Hikes take place every Sat.& Sun. year around. Meeting at 10:00am sharp. If you are five minutes late you may miss the start of the hike. Go to mttam.net, Hiking section for the Hike Schedules and trailhead meeting locations. Mileage to be expected, etc. is listed there. All hikes take place in, and/or around Mt.Tamalpais. There are also Wed. evening (starts …

Business Owners and Professionals interested in working for the improvement of humanity and networking with other like-minded owners/professionals: come to our 8am to 9am breakfast every Tuesday morning at the Jackson Cafe, Whistlestop Wheels, across from the downtown bus station. We specialize in helping residents and businesses in the San Rafael Canal district for our local projects; we specialize in Computers in Lebanon and Schools in China for our international projects. Look at www.harborro …

The time is now to end public water fluoridation! For 60 years, we have been misinformed about the dangers of public water fluoridation. Together we can quickly end this harmful practice by garnering broad public support and taking strategic, organized action. Anyone interested in learning about the known ill-effects of fluoride and/or participating in a cause of action to end mandatory fluoridation of our water supply should join us. We welcome individuals with any level of interest in this iss …

FRIENDSHIP IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS…. Are you new in the bay area? .. need to make a fresh start.. meet new found friends.. or established old ones…networking professionally or want to meet up, relax and find comfort socializing with a good group of people.. join Bay Area Singles Thirty Five Plus Something Group! Indeed. there’s room for recommendations. Having moderated 280 events for the last 6 years  and making wonderful friends, your host “Jocee” will help support you on your journey in making …

Rotary Club of Marin Sunrise is organizing its social event to benefit Meals On Wheels. The venue is Greek Persian festival with food, dancing and music from both cultures. Father Luke of Greek Orthodox Church in Ignacio is helping with Dr Preovolos and Gus Catechi as the Greek organizers. Farhad Taleghani is leading the Persian contingencies. This cross cultural festivities will benefit Rotary Club of Marin Sunrise with a specific goal of funding Meals on Wheels who provide a much needed servic …

We are an evening club for professionals who fundraise and do service projects locally and abroad. We meet to enjoy fellowship, fun, speakers, food and drinks while we plan and implementing projects. Whether you are in the club to do community service, work on international projects, continue developing your professional career through workshops and networking sessions, or if you just want to make more friends, Rotary is the right fit for you. Come to make friends and to network, stay to change …