I am running for Congress in the 9th Congressional District of California. I want a forum for discussion with Alameda County residents and anyone interested in moving our district in a fresh new direction. The days of old ideas are numbered. I believe free-market solutions to both social and economic problems are the way forward; I would like to hear diverse opinions. Anyone interested in the future of Alameda County is welcome to join.

The group is devoted to learning how to use and monetize the social media, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Branch Out, Plaxo, the Referral Network, Merchant Circle, Quepaso, and many others. We will have group meetings to share success strategies and learn what works and doesn't, as well as have speakers, teleseminars, and webinars to provide tips on what to do. The group will become part of a network of Social Media Connection groups in other parts of the U.S. and other countries. …

To do or not to do, that is the question. After years of working as a professional organizer and sorting through hundreds of closets, I have seen dreams, goals and someday maybe's getting pushed to the back of the shelf, in the comings and goings of one's life, my own included. This group is for people who find themselves wanting to branch out and see themselves from other angles in order to create the life they desire. If putting a wish list at the beginning of the year into an envelope isn't q …

I started this group in hopes to find other young, cool, like minded people in there 20's and 30's who love to be in nature and would like to make new friends while hiking in the Oakland Hills or other nearby places. The East Bay is full of gorgeous hiking trails, so let's explore them together! This group is open to anyone regardless of physical ability (I'm thinking more easy to moderate trails) race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and gender. Please feel free to suggest some of your fa …

This group is for you single parents and your children. As single parents ourselves, we created this group as a fun outlet for parents to enjoy spending time with like-minded, quality people who are positive and energetic, and looking to enhance the social and educational experiences of your children. Additionally, the group is for your children to get out and have fun, socialize, and enjoy interesting events. We also hope that new friendships are formed along the way. Ours is an active group, …

Meet other local fans of jazz & blues music, and see new jazz & blues musicians before they get famous! The Bay Area is home to an amazing live jazz scene, with hundreds of small venues that provide an intimate and affordable way to experience jazz as it's meant to be: spontaneous, inventive, and alive. We can't all afford to go to Yoshis and Masonic Auditorium every weekend, but there's so much jazz happening in the Bay Area that there is something for every taste and every pocketbook, every …

THE CENTER FOR SHAMANIC HEALING was founded in March 2009 by a circle of Shamanic Healers, Teachers and Practitioners dedicated to bridging Shamanic and Spiritual healing into the 21st century as a living, thriving art. This is a blend of ancient and ancestral wisdom with new direct engagement with spirit. Whether your goal is personal growth or personal healing; understanding your own divinity, joyful attainment of your dreams, or pursuing a path as a shamanic practitioner, our intent is that t …

Queer and Trans Scrabblers - Oakland is a group of living, breathing homo gays who get together once a month to play scrabble at a local cafe. Typically, the group is small but outgoing and anyone who identifies as queer, trans, gay, poly, lesbian, butch, etc is welcome. We bring at least two boards and the Scrabble dictionary and RSVP is encouraged so we save enough room for you in the cafe.

If you are single, over fifty and still active I encourage you to join this group. I find that there are the " still living an active lifestyle folks" and the " left activity back there somewhere folks". I am active and over fifty and would love to meet others who are, too. Whether we are walking around Lake Merritt or training for a century ride, let's do it with fun, fit people. You are welcome to suggest activities and help organize them. I am based in Oakland but will not limit my activities …

Business and Social Networking Events for San Francisco Bay Area Entrepreneurs and Professionals to create new business and personal connections, find new clients, and identify business opportunities. Our members include successful entrepreneurs, startup founders, small business owners, business executives, technology gurus, attorneys, bankers, angel investors, real estate developers, franchise owners, local retail and restaurant owners, physicians, and other San Francisco Bay Area professionals …

The Writers Cafe is off to a great start. We're been meeting for two and a half months now. The group is currently full, however if you are interested, join up and send me an email. I'll contact you and give you an email address where you can send a writing sample -- either a chapter of your novel or a short story. If what you're doing is in sync with the group I'll put you on the waiting list and let you know where things are at with the group. The current group is excellent. All of the writer …

A place to share and find out about concerts, find people to go to shows with, and share your love of great live music from all the world's traditions. This is a member-led meetup, no more mine than yours. Anyone who wants to organize a world music meetup is welcome to do so. Just email me to let me know you want to organize one, and I'll give you the keys to the castle. I love acoustic music from Africa and India, plus contemporary jazz and roots music built on those foundations. What music of …

This group is designed for those who also love movies and want to discuss it afterward. We'll be joining together with some of the other film fan groups to enjoy films and network together. I'll be holding many of these meetings in my home and office, which has a 52" screen and room for about 25 people. Sometimes we'll have an opportunity to meet with a local filmmaker who has a feature film and talk with the filmmaker before and after the film. We now have some assistant organizers who will …

This group is for anyone who seeks to improve their Wholeness, Healing, Wisdom and Personal Growth. I will be leading Group Meditations mixed with breathing and movement exercises derived from Medical Qi Gong. I will further enhance the experience using Ericksonian Hypnosis and NLP. (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Following the meditation, I will give a brief talk on a topic of interest, demonstrate a related technique or pattern, and then give the class some time to practice. We will be …

Welcome to the East Bay Area Paranormal Group! This meet up is for those who people interested in the paranormal, who would like to learn more about investigations, or who just curious about the world of Ghosts and Spirits. We have great discussions about the Paranormal and our experiences, and members can schedule ghost hunts in the area.