THE MISSION OF THE HUMANISTS OF GREATER PORTLAND™ is to create a thriving local community that promotes and acts upon the ideals of Humanism. "Humanism" is a democratic and ethical life stance, which affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape to their own lives. It stands for the building of a more humane society through an ethic based on human and other natural values in the spirit of reason and free inquiry through human capabilities. It is not …

Waking up is a lot like walking. At first it's really hard. You're really clumsy, uncoordinated & fall down a lot. But with persistence & dedication the process becomes easy & second nature, just like walking. Come walk with us & experience this beautiful journey for yourself.

What? Really underwater hockey? Underwater Hockey is a fast-paced, fun-filled sport for athletes of all ages. Unlike its on-ice counterpart, underwater hockey is a non-contact sport. While some jostling and bumping may occur, especially in competitive play, contact is generally not allowed, and focus is on fitness, teamwork and finesse. Underwater hockey is played in a swimming pool by two teams of up to 10 players each (6 active and 4 substitutes). The puck is made of lead, with a brightly-c …

This is a meetup group for anyone with interest in dirt bikes, quads, jet skis, water skiing, camping, etc. This is not a hiking group or a "row your boat" group, we like gasoline powered off-road fun and watercraft. We like to camp, socialize, play games, and go trail riding in Washington and Oregon. If this is up your alley please join the group. If you have an idea for a meetup please let us know, all suggestions are welcome. This group is GLBT friendly! OR: http://atv.prd.state.or.us/plac …

Outdoor and adventure enthusiasts who enjoy skiing, mountaineering, backpacking, camping, climbing, and anything awesome outside. A place to meet like minded friends of varying skill levels, we are enthusiasts not elitists - you're welcome to join and get started on you new expeditionary life!

Meet other local chess players to talk strategy and play games. All skill levels welcome!

We have lots of folks from PDX metro area that are either looking to have children via egg donation and / or surrogacy, OR who already have kids via egg donation. We have quarterly meetings but thought that getting together informally would be great as well. Who should join? Anyone who is looking to become a parent via egg donation, or preparing to undergo a donor egg IVF cycle, or who is pregnant via egg donation, or is already a parent via egg donation and you live in the Portland Metro Area ( …

We are a tough and motivated group of women with a passion for mountaineering, backpacking, kayaking, mountain-biking, and rock climbing. We have some experience and a good deal of athletic ability; we seek bigger challenges and are not afraid of the rain. We never miss an opportunity to bask in the splendor of the mountains that surround us or to enjoy the company of the friends we meet along the trail. We are a community of adventurers and organizers, with every member having the power to plan …

What's better than beer? Not much, but knitting and drinking beer is pretty damn awesome. All levels, sexes, and ages are invited, but we're hoping for a mix of beginner and expert knitters. Rockin' grandmas are welcome!

Fun group for dog-lovers! Dog hikes, urban walks, dog park hang-outs, BBQs, dog-friendly happy hours or dinners, and more! Single event too! You may find more then just some cute dogs to hang out with!

SEO Tips and Tactics Meetups are hosted by Search Engine Academy Northwest on either the third or fourth Thursday of the month depending on room availability. This meetup explores a variety of topics around SEO and Social Media. You will learn new strategies and tactics through a one-half hour presentation followed by the group sharing ideas. You will meet great people who are Internet Marketing professionals, web designers, web developers, students and business owners. If you really want to get …

Are you a holistic healing practitioner? Is your deepest commitment to helping yourself and/or others connect with the beautiful Life Force within all of us, with an open, compassionate heart? Then this group is for you! OUR CORE VALUES are: COMPASSION - making a kind, generous & safe space for all RESPECT - honoring the spark of beauty within everyone and especially within ourselves THRIVING - caring & nourishing our passion & creativity. CONNECTION - meeting, connecting with & learning from e …

As GBLT people we have had unique spiritual journeys. Each of us has listened deeply to our inner wisdom, discerning our true selves. I believe that ability to listen gives us a great start in embracing the rest of our spiritual paths. Let's meet to share stories, consider questions, and celebrate the Divine in our midst.

Hi everybody, The aim of this group is to bring together the young expatriates of Portland. If you are a foreigner and are looking for friends to exchange and share your experience away from home, this is the right group for you! We are 2 french girls who recently moved to Portland and we would like to find other expatriates to discover the city, try all the best bars and restaurants, go hiking, go to shows, in other words have fun! Come join us, we are looking forward to meeting you, Anne Cl …

Did you know that there are no active PTSD support groups in Portland? Do you know how furious that made me? So furious that I decided to do something about it because it's our collective responsibility to offer support and healing for the short and long-term repercussions of war zone service It's time to fight back & take control of your life. Are you up to the challenge? Official diagnosis of PTSD not required. PLEASE HELP BY SPREADING THE WORD

Meet other local people who are interested in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques and more general issues related to Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Gather and share advice and info on better ways to work with search engines.