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 Buddh …

We've been playing two-hand-touch football every Saturday for over ten years at various fields around Portland. This is a fun, friendly game for people who just want to have a good time. We have a solid group of regulars but would like to add some new players. Every Saturday at 11AM Clinton Park (Near SE 57th & Clinton, next to Franklin High School) Everyone is welcome! Don't worry if you're not experienced or are not in great shape. The games are competitive but the focus is on having f …

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. Those of us who are working on starting the guild believe that the participants should set the goals and aspirations right from the start. We want to know how often you would like to meet, what activities you woul …

OOPS is the premier sea kayaking club of the Northwest. We... offer high quality trips and classes to all levels of paddlers. are vigilant in safety. have fun paddling the ocean, rivers, and lakes. are good stewards of our paddling environment.

Welcome! This group is for helping professionals (including parents) to feel supported and connected in taking charge of their personal energy for self care. We share skills and build community to sustain our vitality and passion for our work. There is no right or wrong way to work with energy, intuition or whatever you call it. Your way is the best way. As a teacher in a large system I realized over time that if I didn't take charge of my own vitality, no one else would. After studying subt …

Welcome to the United Gamers Realm! (Formally World of Warcraft of Portland) We are a dedicated multi-game group comprised of mature gamers from all over. UGR puts a huge emphasis on respecting members and gaming with integrity! United Gamers Realm was created to organize online gamers into a group that would have the potential to carry on through several different games. While games, guilds, and online sites, deteriorate, we remain together as a group of online and RL friends ready to take on …

The Hawthorne Book Club has been meeting now for about five years and has and will be committed to reading and discussing great literature that the group wants to read. We've read short stories by Kurt Vonnegut and Leo Tolstoy. Longer works include Homer's Illiad and Lord of the Rings. We're open to any works that seem good to the group. Come join us.

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 …

We welcome your interest, and invite you to join other concerned and patriotic Americans in our quest to restore Constitutional values and truth to our laws and our government. Our primary purpose is to open the eyes of those still unaware of the questions and facts surrounding the most tragic day in our nation's history. Through education and action we seek a new and independent investigation of all the evidence of 9/11/01. If our government has nothing to hide, why have they fought so hard to …

This club is designed for younger people looking for adventure (Or young at heart) to get out and explore Oregon & Washington. We primarily focus on Rock Climbing, Bouldering & Caving. But we will also be doing some fun events like Rafting, Kayaking, Frisbee, Backpacking, Hiking ETC..

This meetup is about getting together with local Trikke riders and people interested in checking out this exciting sport.

Portland has a large assortment of Asian Foods, some Americanized, some are a fusion of both, and some of them are more traditional than others. If your a foodies or just a lover of Asian foods, come and join us on our weekly outing to the many local Asian restaurant in Portland.

WHY THIS GROUP? I have a mission that all people are free to choose and free to live the style of intimate relationship that inspires them. What would that look like? You tell me... I foresee a world where all people are self-expressed and accepted, empowered to share the styles of loving that excite and inspire them, their relationships a testament to intentionality, communication, and partnership. How will that impact each of us? What will this require? I have my own notions, but I'd really …

Is your baby due in the summer of 2012? Do you live in the Portland area? This group is for you! We welcome all pregnant ladies who seek friendship and support during this crazy time in our lives - for pregnancy and beyond. We're looking for all kinds of knocked-up Portlanders, whether this is your first or fifth pregnancy, you're married/partnered or single, SAHM or working, etc, etc. The only restriction is that you're due in the summer of 2012 so we can share similar experiences at the right …

Fit Club Portland is a FREE group workout every Saturday morning featuring popular workout programs such as Insanity, P90X, Chalean Extreme, Rev Abs and Brazil Butt Lift! Sample these popular DVD workouts with a fun group of like minded people. We also offer accountability to keep you on track the rest of the week! As a bonus for those who RSVP "yes" we are offering Shakeology samples! We select the workouts based on requests from attendees. Feel free to make your request at the event for the …

Join us in discovering true health and wellness through nutrition and exercise. We have experienced amazing changes as a result of paleo nutrition that have made us feel younger and more vibrant than we ever thought possible; we would love to share it with everyone. Anyone who eats is welcome to join us on our exploration of how to optimize our health and performance through proper nutrition and well-planned exercise.