Experiments in Truth was a Meetup Group started to allow people to participate in a forum that I call "Truth Circles". Truth Circles are dedicated to exploring and expanding: truth through conversation self-discovery through introspection community through sharing Set in a safe, relaxed environment, come indulge in fascinating conversation. You will have the opportunity to expand your understanding and outlook as you share in vibrant discussion with other friendly people. Sharing and expand …

Join AORTA! The Association of Oregon Rail and Transit Advocates is a 501(c)(3) non-profit citizen advocacy group working to educate the public about the need for safe, fiscally responsible, environmentally sound transportation since 1976. It is also known as the Oregon Association of Railway Passengers (OreARP).  AORTA works cooperatively with the National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) while maintaining its autonomy. AORTA works to improve intercity passenger trains, commuter rail, …

Meet other young (22-35) women in your community for friendship! Explore a variety of activities, food, shopping, coffee/tea, reading, arts, hiking, movies, wherever our interests take us! The goal is to help us young women find and develop real friendships with others in our wonderful community. To try new things, and to meet new people in a open, honest, and fun environment. So what are you waiting for??? Join and let's have some fun!

Do you like to learn new things? Meet new people? Play board games? Do you like to dance? Go to theme parties? Go to silly events or have a hot drink and good conversation on a Sunday afternoon? Are you a responsible, intelligent person? Then this group is for you! Join PDX Singles Gathering and let the fun begin! The purpose of this group is to meet new people in relaxing and fun environments.  Dating?? Friendship? Relationship? It's up to you! Join us and see where the new people and friends …

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 …

We're a casual group of Portland/Vancouver area amateur musicians who get together to jam, make music, and have a laugh. We foster a relaxed, comfortable, and supportive environment, where everybody gets a chance to participate. If you're curious as to the sorts of experience you can expect at one of our events, you can check out our Youtube channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/PortlandCasualJams . We tend to schedule one large-group meeting per month, at a venue which can hold large numbers of …

This group is formed to offer and organize outings lead by the Sierra clubs of the Portland and Vancouver areas. Members and non members alike are welcome. Participants do not have to be Sierra Club members to go on our hikes

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...

We started this group because we love teaching ballroom dancing! Our purpose is to change people's lives for the better by helping them grow in confidence while learning in a safe, joyful, and fun environment to learn. You are invited to join this meetup if you want to learn ballroom dancing and/or refine your steps and you will experience... Great exercise for the Body, Wonderful sharpening for the Mind Laughter, smiles, and fun for the Spirit

Hi, I'm Kim Puyleart, Certified Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor & Nutritional Advisor! I am very passionate about helping parents who want to work out with their infants/toddlers while incorporating health, fitness, and playdates/storytimes; even runs and get-togethers with/out the kiddos :)  However, this group is not limited to just moms with little ones; it's open to stay at home moms and dads who want ACCOUNTABILITY in working out (plus, it's a good excuse to get out of the house)!  What …

Does life surprise you at times? Do you want to live life more fully, agile, flexible, and courageous? Life is Improvisation – Because Life isn't Scripted! Improv is more than a performance art. it is a life art--a metaphor for life. We will focus on how to “perform” a magical life rather than how to perform on stage. We will offer an opportunity to learn life skills that will bring out your deepest authentic self in all aspects of life. For some, Improv will become part of their spiritual pract …

Are you interested in DIY biology/biohacking/biotech and would love to join a community of like-minded members who discuss these topics and collaborate on projects in the general Portland area? If so, you are in the right place. I foresee a growing and evolving 'DIYBio PDX' group that can get together to talk DIY biology, develop projects, possibly build/hack lab equipment, and educate each other in an open, facilitative environment. Young or old, your imagination matters. With enough momentum, …

Offering Many Pathways for your Inner Journey Celestial Awakenings is a New Age Metaphysical store with a wide selection of high quality, transformational jewelry, crystals, incense, Buddhist items, books, essential oil blends, runes, candles, wiccan and pagan magic and altar tools, tarot, fairies, angels, feng shui, sage, meditation music, gifts, pendulums, wall art, salt lamps and so much more. Our staff is friendly and knowledgable. Our vision is to help provide a nurturing, healing, environm …

This group is open to anyone (beginning to advanced dancers) looking to meet new people and Salsa dance in a fun and friendly environment! Salsa is a very social dance, enjoyed around the world. It provices the perfect opportunity to connect with all kinds of different people. Portland is lucky to have a very large, and ever growing, Salsa community. There are Salsa performers who perform and compete all over the US. There are great Salsa DJ’s and local Salsa Bands. There are numerous local Sal …

If you are looking to connect with great people, foster a stronger sense of community by cooking and sharing great food, and maybe even find love, then this is the group for you. Our group is NOT exclusive to singles, however one of the primary purposes of our gatherings is to help single people connect in a no-pressure environment so that love can blossom in its own way. If you're in a relationship, but still interested in building community and sharing delicious food: fantastic! You'll be give …

This group is a resource for the Portland region of National Novel Writing Month Participants. November is National Novel Writing Month, when a bunch of crazy people attempt to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days, but more about that at http://nanowrimo.org.* We offer regularly scheduled write-ins around Portland and environs year-round. This group is also the planning headquarters for Portland's own regional fundraiser, the Soiree of Furious Typing (our hack version of the more official Night …

This group is designed to build a community that meets to connect with others who are willing to express desire, taboo, love, attention, & sensation openly, and be seen for who they really are. Turn ON events offer a safe, playful environment to exercise and stretch our intimacy and communication skills. We play guided, round-robin style games {PG-13}, allowing you to gain insight into yourself and others. It's like a giant exhale when the rest of the world is asking you to hold your breath. Any …

A serious critique group for writers serious about getting published. Based on the Clarion style of critique, we meet every other week on Tuesdays at 6 :30 pm to critique each others writing and to encourage each other to meet our writing goals. If you write short fiction, genre fiction, speculative fiction, YA speculative fiction, this group is for you. My wish is to create an environment where we can learn and grow in the craft and art of writing excellent fiction and more!

Meet people practicing Earth Skills, which includes the study of nature, survival, wildlife tracking and birding, herbal medicine and wild edible foods, natural arts and music, traditional technologies and permaculture. This site is maintained to post our classes, camps and workshops taking place in your area. Regular programs in your area include our homeschool family classes which run monthly during the academic year from 1-3 pm, afterschool-classes-by-request from 3:30-5:30 pm, and our adult …

Coast 2 Coast REIA is your nationwide advocate for real estate investing. We are focused on providing opportunity, forging education, and connecting our members with multiple strategic partnerships in the Real Estate Industry to catapult their investing career. At Coast 2 Coast REIA our mission is helping investors of all types find deals that suit them. Our Motto is, “Moving forward by giving back”. By creating an environment of connecting people to collaborate on opportunities, help members fi …

For all the bi and gay men who are looking for more quality friends. Come meet and hang out in a friendly environment, get to know, support and laugh at each other. The group is designed for professionals or people with goals in life that live in the Portland Metro Area. In the future, in addition to periodic meeting we would like to organize fun and exciting things to do. Ideally, this would be a group where we could become good friends and rely upon each other for support and friendship. So, …

Are you a writer who gets inspired by the publications of Cleis Press and Down There?  Do YOU shop at SheBop?  Meet to share writing, resources, experience, and dedication to sex-positive culture! All levels of writing and publishing experience are welcome. We'll grow together. Let's host workshops and readings, provide sex-positive and intelligent editorial support, help publish each other's work, and form community around the oldest interesting subject in the world.  Note: This is a space for …

Calling all word nerds, grammar geeks, heroes of hyphenation, and everyone who works with words for a living. At Wordshop Cafe, content editors and writers meet to share information--whether related to language, technology, or networking--in a friendly environment. Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and let's chat.

I moved to Portland almost a year ago with my partner. We only knew her cousin and no one else. Needless to say, our social meter was definitely in the red a few months later: ( I struck up a conversation with a woman on a bus, mentioned I didn't know anyone and she suggested joining meetup. We attended our first meetup two weeks later, a second one the day after. From those meet ups , we met 6 fabulous men and close to a dozen fantastic women. People from all different careers with an age range …

Join us for friendship and fun and become a better public speaker in the process. Sunrise Toastmasters has helped members with their personal and professional development for over 50 years. Our club has a nice mix of new and experienced members who provide a supportive environment for improving communication and leadership skills. We meet every Thursday morning from 6:45 AM – 8:00 AM at the Standard Insurance Center in downtown Portland. The address is 900 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204. Enter o …

Want to be Active and Outdoors but affected by digestive or Intestinal Issues (Ulcerative Colitis Crohn's IBS IBD, Ilesotomy, Colostumy, intestinal revisions to name a few) This group is about supporting and inspiring everyone to get out of the bathroom and back active in life especially outdoors (beyond the comfort of your toilet) in a group environment of people that can relate from experience, what you have to overcome and deal with. Tired of being resigned or embarrased about having to plan …

A democratic inquiry group that elects questions from a participant generated list. Also check out our main website at socratescafepdx.wordpress.com

I want to create an environment where groups of young ladies (20s-30s) can share their love of reading in a safe and enjoyable setting. I am always looking for new people to share my interest in reading with and am looking forward to beginning a new group in which to do this! (This was from the original organizer, but the sentiment stands...so, there ya go.) Books are selected entirely online in a discussion board format along with a poll. Members are welcome to suggest books and vote for their …