The Sweet Spot of the Lesbian Universe The goal of Les Femmes PDX is to intentionally build a cohesive, harmonious, safe, thriving, happy, healthy community for Portland lesbians on the feminine side of the scale who want to spend time with other femme lesbians for friendship, fun and... we'll leave it at that. :) Whether you're new to Portland or you've been here a while, welcome! If you're just out of a relationship and forgot to make your own friends while in it or lost them in the split (oop …

Welcome to the Coffeehouse Writers Group - PDX The Coffee House Writer's Group is a wildly successful and popular critique group that started just outside of Los Angeles. With over 500 members, it regularly holds meetings where we writers can find support and camaraderie in the otherwise lonely pursuit of our craft. After three years, the group is beginning to expand, with Portland as its first official satellite chapter. The group operates a little differently than many critique groups - member …

This is a group for any new parent that is interested in meeting up with other families for affordable activities in Southeast Portland, like going to story time at the library, having picnics in the park, coffee & walk meetups, and play dates in our homes. We also have events for just the adults, like Moms' Night Out, book club … and anything else that looks like fun! Children of all preschool ages are welcome, but most events are ideal for children born between August 2010 to July 2012.

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...

Want to be a part of a group of moms who care about each other, like to have fun, love their children, don't take themselves or life too seriously? "Yes," you say? Then you've come to the right group. Check your worries at the door and join us with the children for some great events such as local playdates at parks, indoor playgyms, OMSI, coffee shops, the zoo, and potlucks. Monthly, we enjoy our moms' nights out together and Bunco. We've been known to take a moms' weekend trip away...and we can …

NW Rideabouts offers socially oriented group bike rides on the premier routes that exist in our NW backyard. We offer local rides in the beautiful countryside of the Willamette Valley and extended mini vacation bike trips throughout the northwest.  Our rides nearly always have a social gathering associated with the ride. If you don’t see your preferred kind of ride or preferred location, talk to us.  We will co-create the rides you want, or help you to find a group that offers exactly what you a …

Weekend Camping trips! Hiking, Skiing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Snowshoeing, Fitness, Travels and Social events. Biking, Rock climbing, Backpacking, Boating, Mountaineering, Canyoneering, Caving, Orienteering, Theorizing, and Philosophizing. Parties, Road trips and other things of group interest. Exploring New Places! Learning New Skills! Meet Other Outdoor Enthusiasts and new friends! Join us as we discover and enjoy the great beauty that the Northwest has to offer. The Portland Outdoor Adventurers …

KTL-Knitting Together in Love is a new (Fragrance Free) Knitting Group designed for knitting enthusiasts of all levels to have fun knitting & crocheting together! This group will allow those with fragrance sensitivities to participate. Members can knit and show others what individual projects they're knitting on. In addition, I would love for us (as a group) to knit items like hats, scarves & blankets for those in need, baby hats for national abuse awareness causes and prayer scarves/shawls for …

This book club meets once a month to discuss sci-fi or fantasy books voted on by members.   We meet in the quiet, spacious back room of Old Wives Tales, a restaurant near the intersection of NE Sandy and E. Burnside.  There is an extensive menu of food and drink, and it is possible to eat before or during the meeting.

Non-believer? You're not alone. You can meet with other humanists, agnostics, freethinkers and atheists who accept a universe without the supernatural and who therefore wish to work towards improving our lives and those of others not based on afterlife rewards or punishments. This meet-up is for individuals, couples, and families who wish to support each other and socialize with others holding a similar worldview. DONATIONS accepted and encouraged: See "Pages" CHILDREN Programs: see "Pages" MORE …

Welcome to rose city furmeet, the purpose of this group is to get some furries in the area to have meets and make new friends. this group is set up in such a way that you as a member reserve the right to post up things and events you wish to do as a group, from just having lunch at a restaurant all the way to planning a Camping trip for a few days! My Partner and I take pride in keeping this group active and minimizing the negativity such as; Local drama or trolling that seem to keep people who …

Don't do it alone! Find the adventure that floats your boat by trying one of the following with other cool people: Hike, bike, run, walk, kayak, canoe, raft, rock climb, snowshoe, snowboard, and swim. Bring your own equipment or for a small fee some equipment can be provided. If carpooling to a location we ask you to contribute to gas money.

Hi, I'm Suzanne.  I'm involved in other meetup groups but can't seem to find activities on my side of town so I'm starting my own!! This is for anyone that is looking to develop new friendships while playing games, sharing food, having a cocktail, watching movies or even doing some type of crafty project. A lot of the meetups that I post will be in my home which is located in NE Portland around 82nd and NE Sandy or will be activities in this area of town.  Hope to meet you soon!

Do you love to hike but hate the price of gas to the trailhead? This meetup specializes in hikes in and around the Portland metro urban area. Portland has lots of forest, history, hills and canyons to explore. Most hikes will be dog friendly. Starting points will nearly always be accessible by bus. Join us in exploring bits and pieces of the Portland metro area you may not have known existed. Come join us and explore. We'd love to see you.

This Playgroup is for families who want to get out of the house and connect with other parents and kids. We are looking for a group of members who are interested in getting together once or twice a week. We are based in the Gresham area but some meetups may be in surrounding cities. This group is recommended for families with children aged one year up to Kindergarten age. We try to have many various activities such as going to the park, indoor playareas, playdates at members homes, lunch or cof …

This is a group for runners who still run the occasional 5k, 10k, half-marathon, marathon....or just like to keep in shape and run outdoors year round in Oregon. You want to get your miles in, but don't always like getting up at 7am on Saturdays. The group does a Sunday run every week at 10am. There will be options to run a few different distances : a long run 10+ miles, a medium run of 6 miles and a shorter run of about 3 miles. The group will start out together and at certain landmarks there w …

This is a group for anyone interested in riding motorcycles in and around the greater Clackamas County area, while based out of Oregon City we welcome all skill levels and bikes. I started this group because there wasn't any groups based in my area, so let's start our own! Day outings around the valley area and beyond! I've been riding for years and love sharing the road with others for little weekend rides but am open to other ideas, If your bike is sitting in your garage it's time to hit the r …

Meet other women in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area who are interested in playing Bunco regularly and meeting new friends. In order to serve our group best, we are rotating locations between the Eastside (to serve N/NE; SE and Vancouver), the Southside (to serve Oregon City, Clackamas, West Linn, Lake Oswego) and the Westside (to serve Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin and beyond). Our members have voted and at this time meetups are held on Saturday. Other events may be added as the group prog …

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 …

Meet other local backgammon players. Be sure to bring your board! We meet at various local bars and restaurants - and are patterned after the Backgammon Tournaments that were so popular in the 1970's. We will also make sure there is plenty of general play-time for those not interested in a tournament format. Great for beginners to bring their skills up to the next level, as well as the more experienced players to play for big prizes. We Look forward to meeting you. Robert Joki (2009)

Portland Area Widowed Singles 50+ (PAWS 50 Plus) is a Meetup group for single widowed people 50 years old and over who live in Portland and the surroundings areas. PAWS 50+ is a supportive social group. Our goals are to get out of the house, have fun, openly communicate with one another and to stimulate conversation about our post-loss, moving-on process within a safe, socially interactive environment that may include some members dating. The focus of this group is to offer a supportive atmosphe …

Come join a group of self motivated people who have decided to take control of their bipolar (or any mood disorder) symptoms and journey to a calmer more stable place known as recovery. Each week we will discuss a new strategy that we can put in to our tool boxes for immediate or future use. This is a peer- lead support group where sharing and feedback are welcomed. The group organizer is Jeana Wheeler, who, she herself, has struggled with bipolar, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and drug and alcohol …

From originator, Judith Devine "We would like to bring together collage artists of all levels to create a supportive community for mutual inspiration and learning. Collage is a medium so wide-ranging and diverse that is often not taken seriously in the arts community; a situation that we would really like to change." The Portland Collage Guild is a group of artists working in a variety collage and assembláge techniques.  Our mission is to share and inspire creativity in the collage arts.  Each m …

Divorce is one of life's most painful experiences. You don't have to go through it alone. Meet others who are at varying stages of divorce, feel the support, experience deep healing, and then be part of the healing for someone else. Come a talk, read, talk, listen....

WHY I DECIDED TO START THE GROUP? In April 2012,  I went bowling at Big Al's with a few friends. We had a great time laughing, eating and enjoying the company of other positive Brothas and Sistahs. With that, I decided to start this group to get more Brothas and Sistahs together for fun, food and meeting other positive Brothas and Sistahs. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE GROUP? The purpose of the group is to get Brothas and Sistahs together for a night of fun, food, laughing and enjoying the company …

The ortland nsight editation ommunity is an experiment in American Buddhism. While we hold closely to the essential teachings of the Buddha, we are dedicated to evolving beyond the ritualism, sexism, hierarchy and other cultural artifacts that have characterized traditional religion. We welcome everyone: members of other faith traditions, male, female, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, single, partnered, all skin colors and ages. PIMC is based upon the Noble Eightfold Path of the Buddha …

Hello! Simply put, this group is for women on the Eastside of the river, who consider themselves Creative as an aspect of their identity, and happen to be 50 or up and have the motivation to develop new friendships with like minded women. By like minded, I mean sharing progressive values of broad mindedness, open heartedness, worldliness and environmental stewardship for starters. Creativity comes in many different forms. We are educated women who have wisdom and stories to share and have come …

This is a women's group for discussion and preparing action plans for what I like to call "everyday preparedness" or "practical preparedness". Any ladies are welcome (you don't need to be a mom). No experience? No problem! Discussion topics will be similar to those found in CERT training, and books like "Just In Case" by Kathy Harrison, and "Survival Mom" by Lisa Bedford. We will not be debating or discussing the likelihood of doomsday scenarios. Example topics for discussion are: water storage, …