We are a group of book-lovers who meet once a month for a lively discussion. We read both fiction and non-fiction books and are open to all genres except romance. The books are selected 2-3 times a year through a polling process. Active members get to suggest books, then a poll is created to decide on which of those books we will read. We understand that not everyone is able to finish the book before each meeting. Don't let that stop you from coming to our monthly meetings. There is a …

Movies and Meaning was started in October, 2007 as way to bring people together from various spiritual, religious, and philosophical perspectives who have in common a love of meaningful movies. I personally started the group after I realized how often I was turning to contemporary movies in order to paint a picture of a spiritual theme in my weekly sermons. But, because I am just as comfortable in emerging spiritualities and other traditions as I am in the Christian tradition I didn't want it t …

Hills! We have endless hills in Portland that offer low impact aerobic workout for all ability levels, great for obese kids & teens! We meet at the base of hills in NW & SW and then we start walking at our own individual pace. We encourage both silent walking and those who like to talk can talk together. $4 to attend payable before we start walking or there is bulk pre-payment options available. I personally have lost 20 lbs. by walking these hills in the last few months, and I didnt change my d …

Meet nearby boardgame game players! Come to one of our events to discover new games or play old favorites with new friends. We mainly play eurogames but also enjoy card games, party games and classic board games.

ADX is a membership based design and prototyping facility that is helping Portlander's learn new skills, meet new people and make cool things. Metal, wood, sewing, blacksmithing and more!

The "Environment" isn't just some remote wilderness. In addition to our surroundings, it is the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. And by 'we' I mean all creatures. All living beings deserve to live and thrive in their chosen environment, be it a natural or urban landscape and community. An end to all forms of oppression that stifle both non-human and human animals is required to achieve this. This group endeavors to bring together like-minded individuals to these 'activist' ca …

For people interested in self-tracking, tools for self-tracking and self-improvement. The PDX Quantified Self Meetup is inspired by the Bay Area Quantified Self Meetup and the Quantified Self blog and conference. I just attended the Quantified Self Conference in Mountain View: http://quantifiedself.com/conference/ and I got inspired to create a group to have face to face conversations and sharing about this in Portland. If you are interested, here is a good place to start: http:// …

We are a diverse group of poker players (family, friends, and acquaintances), who have been playing together since 1998ish, when the movie “Rounders” emancipated us from backward basement games of baseball, 7 card draw, wild card poker, etc. We play most importantly for competitive fun and social entertainment. Our group has remained together because we all share a love for poker and a mutual respect for one another. Friends and guests of all ages and skill levels play the game weekly. Anyon …

Living Raw is the activity of engaging in life fully, openly, inspirationally, and zestfully! In the pursuit of Living Raw in Portland together, we will promote and support raw foods and nutrition, weave our fabric of community, engage our spirituality and connectivity with nature, contribute in tangible ways to our many overlapping communities, and grow our communal inspirations as our membership grows. In so doing, we shall inspire not only those around us, but also ourselves. Our events are …

Meet with other local Byron Katie fans! Gather to discuss her latest work. And most importantly, practice 'The Work' with other like minded individuals. For more info and some great Katie quotes visit her here ... http://www.thework.com/index.asp

Welcome to the human sexuality discussion group! This is a serious academic look at human sexuality yet the atmosphere is fun, learning oriented, and laid back - we can even make jokes as long as they are contextual, silly and not mean spirited! We will talk about current, present and future sexuality research, ethical and philosophical issues in sexuality, sexism, homophobia, discrimination, censorship, pornography and its effects, the effects of the sex industry, the history of sex, sex counse …

Chanting Sanskrit Mantra is an ancient practice that goes back to time immemorial. Sanskrit Mantra is practiced by Buddhists, Hindus, Jainists, Sikhs and people of all faiths all across the planet. It is not a religion, but like meditation can be adapted to one's own practice whatever your beliefs may be. This ancient practice leads us to that place within; that heals all, calms every worry, and fills us with that Divine love we all search for. There is nothing to believe, no dogma, no person t …

Hello everyone! Come practice Spanish and score a free beer when you bring your Hawaiian shirt at the Green Dragon every Tuesday night! Intermediate and advanced speakers welcome. No English spoken, Spanish conversation with good people over beers. Hope to see you there! Daniel

Sign-Language Class for Infants/Toddlers! Come learn sign language with your little one in an engaging class incorporating songs, nursery rhymes, books, and play! Learn more about the benefits of signing with your baby and how it fits in with overall language development. Get tips about teaching and practicing sign with your baby at home! Meet and chat with other parents of infants and young toddlers! This class/playgroup will be held every Thursday at 12:00 noon at Tabor Space (Muir Hall). $3 d …