Welcome to Dynamic Professionals Business Group!  We understand that there are many business groups to choose from, and we appreciate your interest in our organization! It is our intent to provide relaxed and non-pressured monthly Gatherings for the Portland Metro business community  The focus and primiary goals of our Events are: CREATE AND MAINTAIN AN ENCOURAGING AND MOTIVATIONAL ATMOSPHERE  Our monthly Gatherings are primarily about relaxed mingling .  As we celebrated our 3rd anniversary …

Permaculture is a design system for creating sustainable human habitats, in harmony with the larger ecosystems of which they are a part. Anyone can use it: starting where they are, with what they have. This group is a great place to learn about regenerative design, urban agriculture, animal husbandry, edible fungi, bioremediation, aquaculture, rainwater harvesting, local food systems, alternative economics, community living, soil-building, and much much more...

This group is open to all those interested in voluntary sustainability/frugal living, sustainable development, green building, alternative and renewable energy sources, waste reduction and recycling, carbon-friendly commuting, composting, air and water pollution issues, organic living, office efficiency, and reducing toxins from your home (such as greener cleaners). The intent of the group is to provide a grassroots approach to living green. We’re here to act as a catalyst giving you the tools y …

This group is about helping Portlanders meet their deep inner yearning for more sensuality, more sexiness, and more connection. We do this by inviting any sex positive groups, events, or individuals to let the group know about happenings they may be offering or have heard about. Since the brain is the most important sex organ we have, this group is interested in, Stimulating ideas around sex, love, relationship styles, community, Erotic poetry, literature, and film, Classes and workshops. Sinc …

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 …

OFN is a NETWORK CALENDAR of freedom and liberty based individuals and organizations to share activities, events and information. To see FULL calendar click on OUR CALENDAR tab to the left To consolidate the email reminders of events, go to MY PROFILE (upper right corner of page) and set your email reminders for once a day. We post upcoming political events including representatives' debates, meetings, townhalls, other gatherings, seminars, conferences and entertainment. Members receive * remi …

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 …

Portland has a large assortment of Asian Foods, some Americanized, some are a fusion of both, and some of them are more traditional. If you are a foodie or just a lover of Asian foods, come and join our outings and explore the Asian food scene in Portland and beyond! Note:  Member and Organizer etiquette is expected for participation in this group.  Please take time to familiarize yourself with these rules. Members -- http://www.meetup.com/Asianfoodgroup/pages/Membership_Etiquette_Rules_and_Poli …

Singles over 35!  We're friendly people looking for other singles to do fun and exciting activities together. This can be anything from movies, happy hours, hiking, biking, kayaking, museums, comedy shows, dancing, eating out, karaoke, etc. We are a fun and fantastic group of singles! A great place to meet new friends and have fun! If you are interested in being an Assistant Organizer or Host, please let us know. We want everyone to have fun, meet new friends, and enjoy themselves with others. : …

Vision Statement We are Licensed Massage Therapists who are dedicated to excellence in our field of Massage Therapy and Bodywork. We are committed to sharing, teaching, and learning from each other to further our professional development as Licensed Massage Therapists. This sharing of our expertise gained from working on thousands of people will help to improve the state of health, wellness, and prosperity of everyone. By creating our crucible of shared knowledge, the world will become a better …

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 …

Welcome to the grass roots, people-powered, community calendar of events for the Pagans and Witches 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 orga …

"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 …

Join forces with fabulously philanthropic females to better our communities and the world!  We are a dedicated group of diverse women who get together to volunteer and donate to nonprofits in the greater Portland metro area.  We enjoy sharing our love for community service and giving back, while also socializing and having fun! This is a group to meet other women in the area who want to make a difference in our community and the world.  No in-depth knowledge of any one cause or special skills a …

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 …

Finally, 20- and 30-something atheists, agnostics & skeptics have our own group! This is the place to find each other and build our own community and culture. NOTE: While we're getting started up and working out the kinks with Meetup.com, "Jack" will appear as the organizer. The actual organizer is Troy Carter, who is a proper member of the 20-30 demographic. (Jack is a 50-something who's helping us start the group under his Meetup account.)

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 is a meet-up for families with interest in the French language. This is a place for families with children who are learning French to come together in one place. We can create social events like dinners, picnics, or even camping in a French rich environment. We can organize group conversational classes for kids and teens. The sky is really the limit. I thought I would start this group to see if there was a need to organize with so many French educational institutions here in Portland. Lets …

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 …

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 …

Although the topic matter is of a somber nature, I invite you to bring your joyful, creative and humorous selves with you! We will find gentle and nonthreatening ways to educate ourselves and share truthful information with the greater community.  Together, we can shed some light in the shadow of 9/11. We are a group of people interested in taking a closer look at the World Trade Center attack of September 11, 2001, and exploring creative and effective ways of sharing what we learn.  We have a s …

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 …

Willamette Writers is the largest writers' organization in Oregon and one of the largest writers' organizations in the United States. It is a non-profit, tax-exempt Oregon corporation led by volunteers. Elected officials and directors administer an active program of monthly meetings, special seminars, workshops and conferences. Continuing with established programs and starting new ones is only made possible by strong volunteer support. Members continually explore other ways to interact in the li …

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 …

Are you growing food with aquaponics? Or are you interested in learning more about aquaponics and its benefits? This is a group for anyone currently engaged in aquaponic projects and those eager to learn more and get started. I am starting this group to connect people in the greater Portland metropolitan area who want to talk about all aspects of aquaponics. We can share our experiences, exchange information. and learn together! Meetups will include discussion groups, talks about specific topics …

Tigard's current chicken keeping laws require 100' between a chicken coop and the closest neighboring residence. Most homes do not have this large of a lot. City Council is ready to amend these laws, and make them friendlier to backyard coops - they're just waiting to hear our collective chicken-loving voices! Help me organize and address city council to allow existing coops to remain, and bring more backyard chickens into our community.