The purpose this group is for all of us singles who are also progressive to find kindred spirits. “Progressives” spans the whole spectrum of the left and many topics – so whether you’re interested in the environment, sustainable energy, peace and social justice, international or local community issues, or animal rights, this can be a home for you. Sometimes we will gather at events (e.g., lectures, movies), participate in an activity, or sometimes just kick back and schmooze or dance - but we ca …

Looking at ways to create a cleaner environment with the latest technology. Nanotech and clean tech industries, covering a broad spectrum of industry topics including nanomaterials, nanofabrication, nanobiotechnology, nanomedicine, solar energy, thin film photovoltaic, biofuels, nano-batteries, electric cars, , green building, clean tech laws and regulations.

Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Group Join us today Get Public Speaking and Presentation Skills coaching, training and support in a fun and supportive environment with like minded individuals Get professional feedback to improve and grow Learn the latest public speaking and presentation tips Attend our next Free public speaking workshops ************* Unleash your hidden power: We all have it as a presenter. Learn to bring yours out. Build and project confidence: in front of an audien …

Napa Valley Meditation Group is open to individuals looking to find community support for their mediation practice. Each meeting begins with  30 - 40 minutes of insight (vipassana) meditation, followed by a short period for socializing and then discussion of various Buddhist text by authors such as Jack Kornfield, Sharon Slazberg, Thich Nhat, Hanh, Joseph Goldstein, and others. Meetings are held weekly an individuals of all levels and experience are encouraged to join us. We primarily practice t …

This group is catered toward people who love to dance, drink, meet new people and just simply have fun!  Oh heck, who are we kidding!  This group is for people who love to party!  We know you work hard everyday so we believe that you should play even harder! Bay Area Clubbing is a group dedicated to bringing you upscale classy and chic events all throughout the Bay Area with its main focus in San Francisco and San Jose.  We want to provide an opportunity where you can meet new friends, enjoy gre …

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 …

Gaming925 is a local gaming LAN group in the East Bay area. We put on BYOC LAN parties about once a month at our shop in Concord, Ca. We have about 45 Networked seats available at each event. We welcome all video gamers of all skill levels. We are a place where local gamers of all skill levels can come and enjoy a night of good old fashioned LAN parties in a fun and safe environment. We provide a SAFE, monitored and enjoyable environment for all levels and ages of gamers!  We look forward to hav …

Come interact with local entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors who enjoy trading stories and sharing financial ideas with each other. On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we play Robert Kiyosaki's Cashflow 101 board game which is based on financial principals of getting out of the rat race through investing and owning businesses.  If you've read the NY Times best selling book Rich Dad, Poor Dad, the book is based on the game (not the other way around).  Playing games allows you …

Check out the #leancontent website for videos of our events and more content. The concept of “lean content” is an evolution of content development and content marketing strategies. Lean Content focuses on developing value-adding, modern web media around a central thematic element as defined by a content strategy. What is produced can be translated across media types (ex. A blog can turn into an infographic, into a podcast) and distributed effectively and efficiently with specific focus on the so …

Meet other Bay Area individuals interested in exploring all forms of clean technology. Discuss ways to preserve the world's resources and protect the environment! Wind power, solar energy, alternative energy, greentech, electric cars, and many other topics to help the environment and maintain the health of the ecology. This is YOUR community, and we welcome your feedback and suggestions!

The mission of this group is to facilitate non-judgmental experimental constellations (which are a form of energetic explorations) on various topics of interest of the group members,  who would like to explore consciousness in a creative playful way. This group is not for healing personal issues but rather for exploration of the world's events, hidden dynamics of general importance, general curiosity, history, politics, scientific discoveries and similar; all on a basic energetic level. The bene …

This group was formed to connect with other members who have an interest in Sustainability, Preparedness, Renewable Energy and the Environment. Topics of discussion and hands on workshops will be on Permaculture Design,Organic Farming, Aquaculture for food, animal husbandry, Small house design eco systems and wildlife habitat restoration. We will also do hands on work in renewable energy/off grid energy production: Solar power,Wind power,Hydro power and Gasification power. We will also explore t …

The Role of Men in Society is Changing We are a group of men seeking to explore and define our sense of identity around women, work and sexual desire. We learn to trust and lean on each other to discuss our inner truths relating to love, commitment, integrity and desire to fuck other women. We explore the works of Eckhart Tolle, David Deida & similar thought leaders to further define how to focus our masculine energy in service of an evolving world consciousness. A consciousness that is demandi …

We are a group of corporate executives, business owners, partners in service firms, and capital providers who live in Marin. We formed this group to meet other professionals in a casual and fun environment. We believe that networking should be engaging, social, and interesting. Our main event will be a monthly happy hour and we will plan additional outings. Get to know your peers in a dynamic environment that fosters strong professional and personal relationships.

I created Body Fierce in 2008 with the goal that when women bond together we can reach the ultimate heights in self esteem, confidence and help support each other in each of our respective goals and dreams. BODY FIERCE is a total and complete healing program harnessing the power of the body to transform pain into pleasure and to train our brain to receive the full pleasures of life we are intended to. Our Body Fierce Methodology allows women to: 1) EXPRESS their emotions, and not apologize for a …

The Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages.  For a more complete listing of all Chapter outings and events see our Calendar. There are many more events on the calendar than it is possible to list on Meetup! Outings are conducted by the San Francisco Bay Chapter's Activity Sections and Regional Groups.  Activity Sections are organized around either an activity, such as hiking or backpacking, or a social theme, such as Sierra Singles.  No m …

The Bay Area has been missing a good fun and safe environment  for Christian Singles to meet, do activities and dance. DJ Nix and I used to go to a lot of dances and events put on by the Christian Singles Newsletter and other organizations years back and had met many new friends. We've  decided to put together both of our gifts and talents to bring back that passion that God gave us, and that's to create a fun and safe environment to dance and meet other Christian Singles. We have created PG (Pr …

The purpose of this group is to spread the word about Holotropic Breathwork groups to a larger number of people, as well as share when the different groups are happening.  With this group I want to provide a space for those curious and new to the work, to experience it for the first time in a supportive and nourishing environment.   As well as those who have practiced it for some time, have a place and a community to come back to. I have found through the years, that this work is a wonderful wa …

What is supportive of a healthy body, mind, heart, spirit, relationship, family, community and society. Here you will find support for and learn what is life-giving in every aspect of our lives, culture and society. Not just nutritionally for example, but emotionally, spiritually, in our relationships, at work, in our physical activity, in our thoughts, in how we relate to one another, etc No dogmas, just learning what supports our bodies, our life and our world. Gatherings, classes, workshops a …

Did you ever feel that sometimes, somehow, it is difficult to grasp the culture around you? Maybe you work in one of the multi-cultural businesses of the San Francisco Bay Area or Silicon Valley. Or maybe you are in a relationship with somebody belonging to a different culture. And by the way, what does that mean, "melting pot", that you should sort of melt into an indefinable social mass?.. Whatever the case, you live and work in the midst of over 135 cultures. Sometimes it might feel difficult …

We (Mireya and Rosy) are artists and creative arts therapists living in the Bay Area. What began as a longing to create a freeing arts practice for ourselves became a deep desire to provide an authentically enlivening experience for others. For over a year, we explored the questions, "What kind of conditions would just naturally, organically nurture the creative process in people? And, what kind of structure and container could safely hold and guide a diversity of experiences?" Once we found ans …

New to Ruby and/or Rails? Join us to get help with your coding questions and learn collaboratively in a supportive environment. This is a social meetup- come to meet others in the same boat as you and to help when you can. I'll also be available to answer your questions (I have a CS background and a few years of Rails experience). Bring your laptop, a project you're working on, and questions to ask. Or just come to hack in a cool environment. Been using Ruby/Rails for awhile? Join to help those …

Our goal is to provide a fun low-pressure environment/activity where individuals can connect one-on-one. Sometimes it's intimidating to go to a group activity all by yourself. Or sometimes you get lost in a big group event – you talk to everyone but get to know no one. Wouldn't it be nice to have a date at a fun event? With our activities, you're welcome to come alone or with a date.  And if you need a date, visit HowAboutADate.com.  (1) post a date - what, when, & where,  (2) review replies, (3 …

Want to learn how to code? Have a great idea? Don't be shy. Develop it. It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. While open and welcoming, today's budding developer community is up to 91% male. There isn't a comfortable place where women can learn at their own pace and not be afraid to ask "stupid questions." We decided it was time to provide a place where all questions are OK and everyone can learn in a supportive environment. Our courses …

Monthly event to discuss and show-and-tell new technology: Web 2.0 to Nanotech, Digital content to video games. Cool new tech. Geeks, inventors, new companies with cool products and ANYONE curious about new tech is welcome. Visit us online @ http://www.sfnewtech.com Here's what folks say about SF New Tech: “SF New Tech is the best place in San Francisco to launch, meet or recruit for young tech companies.” –  Lars Leckie, Partner, Hummer Winblad “SF New Tech is a great environment to meet the m …

Looking to develop speaking and leadership skills? Win that job interview? Ignite your career? Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 270,000 strong. These members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 13,000 clubs that make up our global network of meeting locations. Membership in Toastmasters is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. At $36 every six months, it is also one of …

We're all about the Application and SaaS business models and monetization mechanisms ranging from Freemium to Premium, IAP (in app purchases), Bundling, Customer Conversion Analytics - whatever it takes to actually get users (consumer and business) to pay for Apps! We typically have two or three speakers, who share their software monetization and business model knowledge.  They typically discuss Freemium pricing - where it works or where it doesn't. They may also discuss other revenue generating …

This is a group for anyone currently working or interested in Game Development. We primarily discuss current games and technology, market trends and issues facing the industry. Its a great causal place to network and pick up or share some interesting tips. Feel free to make suggestions! This group is for people in game development and for those who want to be. Join us if you're an artist, programmer, designer, marketing guru, any connection to game development at any level.