a group for sober radicals

If you are in this group, you identify as "radical" in some way and enjoy doing things without getting wasted.

Sober:

You enjoy having fun without having to get wasted or high. If you enjoy getting drunk and such that's fine, you can still be in the group. Just be aware that no activities we partake in will include drugs or alcohol.

Radical:

I loosely define this as leaning to the left politically. Basically: you're open-minded, you believe in human rights and equality for all, and you try to be respectful of everyone. Whether you're a queer-identified anarchist feminist activist or just a straight white guy who voted for Obama and thinks gay marriage is totally awesome, you have a place here.

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RULES

Besides “respect your fellow members,” my only real rule is this: no flakes. If you RSVP to say you are attending a Meetup and then are a no-show, you will be removed from the group. I always email attendees my phone number before an event in case they either cannot find us or need to cancel last minute, so there is absolutely no excuse for RSVP-ing "Yes" and then just not showing up without explanation. Flaking is totally jerkish and disrespectful of other people's time. And you're not a disrespectful jerk, right? So don't do it.

I will also add this: please do not bring children to events.

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Types of activities you can expect from this group:

Art walks, art days (making collages/knitting/whatever creative venture you like), karaoke, disc golf, paintball, potlucks, barbecues, roller derbies, concerts, hiking, camping, board games, book discussions, etc. etc. Anything and everything. If you have a suggestion for a Meetup, send it my way and I'll see what I can do!

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Recent Meetups

February 2 at 5:00 PM, 4 sober radicals attended
Portland's famous “First Thursday” art gallery walk
They rated it 4.502 (2 ratings)

The first Thursday of every month, there is a gallery walk in NW Portland (mostly in the Pearl and Old Town/Chinatown districts). I haven't had a chance to check it out... Learn more
January 24 at 7:00 PM, 5 sober radicals attended
Debt: The First 5000 Years - A reading & signing with David Graeber
They rated it 4.001 (1 ratings)

I'm going to this and just thought I would throw the event out there for anyone interested. **If you plan on attending, please purchase a ticket either online (http://... Learn more
December 11, 2011 at 11:00 AM, 8 sober radicals attended
Picnic, then off to the Portland Bazaar!
They rated it 4.003 (3 ratings)

The Portland Bazaar (http://portlandbazaar.com/about-us/) happens from 9 AM to 6 PM on December 10th and 11th. Let's meet at nearby Buckman Field Park (NE 12th Ave &... Learn more
November 25, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 4 sober radicals attended
Learn how to make glass slide pendants
Collage (http://collagepdx.blogspot.com/) has a thing called "$5 Friday Classes" where every Friday from 6-7 PM you can bring just $5 and they will teach you how to make... Learn more
October 23, 2011 at 5:00 PM, 7 sober radicals attended
scavenger hunt
just think it's a fun idea...anyone wanna help iron out the details/make a plan?

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Gigi Gettings joined
February 20 at 4:47 AM

"A lot sober... a little radical : }"
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Casey Maharg joined
February 18 at 7:51 PM

"I am left, rad, and looking to meet some interesting people in a sober environment. This group looks awesome!"
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Angela F. F. joined
February 18 at 9:40 AM

"I like dogs/animals, hiking, and love the Pacific Northwest"
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Sage replied to Recent Meetup canceled / PLEASE READ even if you didn't RSVP to said event (latest of 5)
February 10 at 8:02 PM

"Thanks for clearing that up. Meetup got a bit confusing after they switched suggestions to the weird setup they have now. Wish they would go back to the old way. Can we make tea party a suggestion for a future date?..."
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Lindsay started Clarification on Tea Party meetup
February 10 at 12:46 PM

"I just posted to the board, but I will send this out as well. The meetup "Tea Party", scheduled for Saturday February 11th, was cancelled...."

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Sage replied to Recent Meetup canceled / PLEASE READ even if you didn't RSVP to said event (latest of 2)
February 9 at 12:30 AM

"I'm confused. What happened to the February 11th meetup? The teahouse?"
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Lindsay started Recent Meetup canceled / PLEASE READ even if you didn't RSVP to said event
February 8 at 7:08 PM

"Hello all! So there was recently a lot of confusion regarding the most recent meetup scheduled for February 15th. Because of issues/obligations involving those who suggested/created the event, it has been canceled...."

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Segan Epton joined
February 6 at 11:03 AM

"I am a 28 year old mom of two and biology student at WSUV."
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Grant Kruger replied to Lindsay the new leader asks: where are we located ? (latest of 2)
February 6 at 8:56 AM

"I'm in SW Portland, around John's Landing, not far from I5, minutes from downtown... and on no fewer than 8 bus routes."
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Connie Chandler joined
February 5 at 4:02 PM

"Hi! I'm Connie, and the bear in the picture is Murray, who lives in my yard, and used to be a BIG tree!"