About us
Are you new to the Bay Area? Do you want to make new friends? Do you want to go hiking but don't want to do it by yourself? Are you curious about the breweries?
This group is for anyone interested in socializing and staying active in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We enjoy meeting new people so feel free to check out our events! Come say hi and see where that takes you :)
IMPORTANT RULES:
- Please RSVP before showing up and update it accordingly if you can no longer make it to the event.
- Please be respectful. We do not tolerate offensive behavior and ban people who harass other members of the group.
- The organizers are not responsible for any injuries or damage that may happen to you while attending any of our events, especially when doing anything outdoors such as hiking. You are responsible for your own safety at all times.
Welcome to the group and we look forward to meeting you in person!
Upcoming events
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Mountain View Makers Market + Dinner
Peet's Coffee, 420 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041, USA, Mountain View, CA, USCasual hang out and check the makers market at Downtown Mountain View.
Meet at 5:00PM @ Peet's coffee (420 Castro St). We will explore the market for about 45-60 mins, then break off for dinner or coffee.
- Free event
- Over fifty incredible vendors you can support (if you want)
- Optional Dinner
- Official event link: Mountain View Makers Market
- Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eYnJsGzcMzbmTfoP7 Street and other parking lots are nearby as well
I will use the new Chat feature communicate during the event. If any specific announcements, I will also update in comments. I may post a whatsapp link as a backup if needed.
53 attendees
Sat Morning 5K Campbell Run + Brunch
Peet's Coffee, 1875 S Bascom Ave Ste. 800, Campbell, CA 95008, USA, Campbell, CA, USKick off your weekend with a scenic run and social brunch!
You can join our group every Saturday at 8:00 am for a run on the paved Los Gatos Creek Trail (LGCT). This is a mostly out-and-back trail that caters to all levels. Our members usually run either 3-6 miles, 6-10 miles or 10+ miles. So whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting out, you're welcome to join!
Here's what you can expect:
- Start time: 8:00am every Saturday
- Location: Peet's Coffee in the center of the Pruneyard shopping plaza in Campbell.
- Distance: Choose your own adventure! The out-and-back format allows you to customize your run.
- Here are example routes for a 5K run on the LGCT (Strava, AllTrails, Komoot).
- Feel free to upload the GPX route file to your smart device if you'd like directions during the run!
- Pace: All paces are welcome! We encourage runners of all abilities to join.
- Post-run: Join us for an optional brunch at a nearby spot to refuel and socialize (location to be announced based on group preference).
Bathroom Availability
- Bathrooms are located in the Pruneyard plaza inside Peet's Coffee and public restrooms next to Out of the Barrel (Apple Maps, Google Maps).
- Bathrooms are located on the trail near the half way point past the dog park (Apple Maps, Google Maps) and towards the end of the trail at Campbell Park (Apple Maps, Google Maps).
What to bring:
- Running shoes (How to Pick the Right Running Shoe)
- Comfortable clothing (Hot and Cold Weather Running Clothes Options).
- Sun protection (Sun Protection for Runners).
- Water bottle and any personal nutrition you need
- Positive vibes and a willingness to have fun!
Whether you're looking for a challenging workout, a scenic run, or just some weekend motivation, this event is for you! RSVP below to join our growing community of runners and make your Saturday mornings epic.
18 attendees
SPECIAL FAMILY EVENT: Doggy Costume Party & Potluck for the Humans
Paul Moore Park, 1426 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95118, USA, San Jose, CA, USWELCOME!
We are so glad you found us!
ALL ARE INVITED!SPECIAL FAMILY EVENT: at Paul Moore Park, Willow Glen
Doggy Costume Party & Potluck for the Humans
Saturday, October 24, 2026; 12:45 pm to 3:00 pmCross Promoted with: ***Bay Area Active & Social ***
Hosted by: Michelle Lee W. with: Women's Bold Bonds; The Inclusive Vibe Collective➡ BRING A POTLUCK ITEM TO SHARE. ✔
➡ BRING A TREAT TO TRADE FOR
EACH FURRY FRIEND IN ATTENDANCE. ✔
➡ BRING A CHAIR OR A BLANKET (MAYBE BOTH) TO SIT ON. ✔
➡ DO NOT FORGET THE: Doggy poop bags ✔-
❗️❗️❗️Members are encouraged to invite family, neighbors, & friends
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❗️❗️❗️When you RSVP, please be sure to add everyone attending with you as additional guests so we have an accurate headcount.
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❗️❗️❗️Please put the name of your furry guest and any other information about them in the chat after you RSVP.
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❗️❗️❗️Share in the chat comments what you plan to bring to the potluck!
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❗️PARTICIPATION & PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY❗️
By RSVPing OR attending, each participant acknowledges that participation is voluntary and accepts responsibility for their own safety and belongings, as well as the supervision and safety of any children or pets they bring. As this gathering takes place in a public space, participants attend at their own risk and agree that the event organizer, host, and other attendees are not responsible for injuries, accidents, loss, damage, or incidents that may occur.___________
QUICK LOOK...
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🐾 Doggy Costume Party & Potluck for the Humans
A relaxed, family-friendly gathering for friendly, socialized dogs and their humans! Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and kiddos along for some furry fun. 💕🐶 DOGGIES: Friendly, socialized, appropriately vaccinated & on leash at all times
🎃 DRESS UP: Your doggy in their favorite costume — humans optional!
🦴 BRING: A doggy treat for each furry friend attending for Treat-or-Tricking
🍕 POTLUCK: Bring a food, dessert, or beverage to share
🪑 SEATING: Bring a folding chair and/or blanket
👨👩👧👦 GUESTS: Family, friends, neighbors & children are welcome! Please include everyone attending with you as additional guests on your RSVP.
🐾 PET PARENTS: Please closely supervise your dog and be attentive to their temperament, comfort, and interactions.
✔ MOST IMPORTANTLY: Come ready to relax, socialize, laugh, meet some furry friends, and enjoy a little community together! ✔
💕 Come as You Are & Just Join Us! 💕
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WHAT TO BRING:
- Doggy poop bags
- Water/ Your favorite beverages for you and your guests
- A treat to trade for each doggy, for the "doggy treat-or-tricking"
- A Potluck item to share: food, dessert, or beverage - appropriate disposable silverware, toothpicks, & serving ware for your shared potluck item.
- Bring a folding chair for you and any guests or a blanket to sit on.
- Sunscreen/ Hat/ Sunglasses
- Warm layers if it cools off
- Bug Spray/ Bug bite ointment
- Water bowl & Water for your doggy
- Leash for your dog(s)
- If you have an extra folding table that you can bring for us to borrow during the event, it would be appreciated.
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IT'S IN THE DETAILS...
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WHO:
This special family event is for friendly, well-socialized doggies and the humans who love them! Children, family, friends, and neighbors are welcome to join the fun.
For everyone’s safety, participating dogs should be comfortable and appropriately socialized around other dogs and humans—both big and small—and have appropriate vaccinations. All dogs must remain on leash and under their pet parent’s supervision.Each family is responsible for the safety and supervision of their own children and furry friends. Pet parents should remain attentive to their dog’s temperament, body language, and interactions throughout the event.
If your dog shows signs of stress, discomfort, protectiveness, or simply needs some space, please lovingly remove them from the situation. Likewise, children should be supervised around all dogs and taught to give them space when needed.
Our goal is a fun, relaxed, and safe gathering for kiddos, grown-ups, and furry friends alike. 🐾💕
QUICK NOTE:
ALL are invited to join us, men, women, others, & kiddos. Neighbors, friends, and family can be added as additional guests when setting your RSVP. This event is created for your furry loved ones. Of course you are invited to attend even if you do not have a furry pup family member to observe and socialize with other members as part of our groups._______________________________
HOW TO FIND US:
Please see the Location instructions on this event page, and the photo's that we have included here on this event page.
We will be meeting at tables we set up, and please look for our new signs with our "Women's Bold Bonds" logo._______________________________
WHAT TO EXPECT?
- A social event for friendly socialized
doggies on leash and their humans. - All dogs must be friendly, well-socialized with dogs and people of all ages, appropriately vaccinated, leashed, and closely supervised by an attentive pet parent at all times. 🐾
- Please bring a bag of doggy treats (I will update you all on the amount of peeps registered), so the doggies can go Treat-or-Tricking ... lol
- An area will be set up to decorate a goody bag for doggies Treat-or-Tricking.
- Bring a potluck item to share: Beverage, Food, or Dessert.
- I will bring tables to place the food & beverage items on.
- Dress your doggies up in their fave costume.
- Humans not required to dress up, the spot light is for the doggies!
- This is a non-competitive doggy costume event.
- Enjoy each other's company and co-create a sense of community with us, your family, neighbors, friends, and of course all of our furry friends.
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EVENT REMINDERS:
MeetUp will always send reminders before the event. Occasionally, the leaders will send reminders to your email via MeetUp. Some of us receive our MeetUp emails in our Spam folder. If this is the case for you, our direct emails from hosts through MeetUp will come from **Bay Area Active & Social - 20s, 30s & 40s , "info@email.MeetUp.com"**, so you can use this to search for messages._______________________________
CAN'T MAKE IT?
If you are a "no-show", you may be removed from the group if there are more than three. If you RSVP & cannot attend for any reason, please mark your reservation as "not going" asap, or kindly message me if you find yourself in a bind and are unable to change your attendance before the meeting. I understand that life happens sometimes._______________________________
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"Come as You Are & Just Join US!"4 attendees-
Past events
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