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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Young Professionals Festival Social Mixer Visit @ Oktoberfest, Mountain View
Starbucks Coffee Company, 750 Castro Street, Park Place South, Mountain View, CA 94041, USA, Mountain View, CA, USWhatsApp:
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-----------For all the early career professionals, the new in towns and the singles. Come enjoy the culture and make new friends, with our after-shift volunteers who are staffing the festival.
This is the in-festival social part of the Mountain View Oktoberfest trilogy, as we already have a good sized group volunteering team in the festival. It is to continue the festival social we did in Art & Wine, updated upon feedbacks from last time.
https://www.meetup.com/townflame/events/313120748Compared with Art & Wine, Oktoberfest is a festival that lends well to social. More light hearted, the attendees tend to be younger crowd, and more open. And the festival itself has quite some programs you can attend. The Mountain View one has been growing after the Chambers taking over about 2 years back, it is estimated about 30k.
https://www.mvoktoberfest.com/As usual, our events is geared toward forming connections for participants. Welcome the new in towns, or any professionals that want some new friends to experience another culture event in town. We are going to do some small group based shuffling for this. So come talk with people, and find your group mates.
By the feedback we received last time, we will divide people by age groups, most probably 20~30s, then 40+. Within the age groups, we will have people self select into smaller groups, recruit social captains to host each group, and attend the festival together. Then regroup and remix, so giving people a better chance to know more people.
This is also a service we want to provide to the community. We cannot promise you a result, we can promise you a process. And by our culture, we will call for willing people to step up, acting as squad hosts, and other roles, besides our volunteers.
Schedule:
Location: Starbucks, 750 Castro street, Mountain View
Time: 3:30 - 4:00pm Meet & Greet.
4 - 4:15pm Group forming walk, social captains volunteering
4:15 - 5:15 Going into festival with social captains.
5:15 - 5:30 Optional remix, regroup
5:30 - 6:30 Another round.
7pm Optional group coffee or dinnerImage Credit: Festival.com
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Liability Waiver: Participation in TownFlame events is voluntary and involves social interaction in public spaces. Activities are designed to be inclusive and respectful. Participants assume all risks and release TownFlame, its organizers, volunteers, and affiliates from liability for injury, illness, or damages, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
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Spooky Hike Almaden Quicksilver: 7.5mi, 1.5kFtElevGain, Moderate Difficulty
Almaden Quicksilver Hacienda Entrance, 21785 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95120, USA, San Jose, CA, USLet's hike Almaden Quicksilver! We'll be navigating around the haunted ruins of the New Almaden Quicksilver mine complex. Check out these links to learn more about how mercury from this mine was an integral part of the California gold rush (link), the communities involved in its operation and its impacts today (link).
And for those wanting to learn more about the spooky urban legends of Hicks Road, check out this Instragram reel or this blog post.
RSVP Cancellations
Attendees are asked to cancel by 12pm PST (noon) Saturday (10/10) to allow enough time for folk on the wait list to prepare for the hike. Attendees who cancel after that will be marked as "no-show".Hiking Route
Check out the route on AllTrails or Komoot. You can view the overall Castle Rock Park map PDF. The hiking paths we take will add up to roughly 7.5 miles in length with around 1,500 feet of total elevation gain. Depending on how the group feels, we may grab food in town after the hike.First time Hiking? Check out this guide to prepare and see the additional links below for more tips.
Trailhead Parking
We will be parking in the Almaden Quicksilver Hacienda Entrance lot (Google Maps, Apple Maps). Parking is free and there should be plenty of open spots.Bathroom Availability
There will be bathrooms at the parking lot (Apple Maps, Google Maps) but no bathrooms during the hike.Equipment & Hydration
Wear appropriate hiking shoes, (the right shoes/boots for your hike) comfortable clothing for the exertion and sun protection for the weather (sun-protective clothing and sunscreen lotion.Bring adequate water stay hydrated (how much water to bring) and snacks/lunch to stay fueled during the hike.
I encourage everyone to download the PDF map to their phone and sync the GPS routes to their smart device(s) ahead of the hike.
Wildlife Safety
Hiking involves a chance of encountering ticks, cougars, snakes, spiders and other wildlife on the trails. Here is a guide from REI for how to interact during various wild animal encounters (snake, cougar, etc.).For mountain lion (aka cougar, puma, catamount) encounters, follow these tips tips from the US Fish and Wildlife service.
For rattle snakes, follow these recommendations from the US CDC.
Regarding ticks, please read this helpful guide from REI and consider the option that works best for you. If you do find a tick on yourself, here is a helpful video and info guide from the US CDC on carefully removing it.
Weather
Hike will be cancelled if there is heavy rain, extreme heat or other unsafe weather conditions.Disclaimer & Assumption of Risk
By joining this event, you acknowledge that hiking and outdoor recreation involve inherent risks, including but not limited to slips, falls, wildlife encounters, changing weather, trail hazards, water crossings, dehydration, illness, vehicle accidents, and delayed access to medical assistance.Participants should remain alert for ticks, rattlesnakes, mountain lions, poison oak, uneven terrain, and other outdoor hazards common to Bay Area trails.
Participation is voluntary. Each participant is responsible for determining their own fitness, health, preparedness, equipment, hydration, navigation, and personal safety needs. Participants are responsible for carrying any personal medications or emergency supplies they may require.
Event organizers and hosts are volunteers, not professional guides, medical providers, or rescue personnel. Routes, pace, distance, weather, trail conditions, and group plans may change at any time.
By attending, you agree to assume all risks associated with participation and release the event organizers and hosts from liability for injuries, damages, losses, or claims arising from participation in the event, except where prohibited by law or caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Participants are responsible for their own transportation, personal property, and interactions with other attendees. Participants may choose to leave the group, continue ahead, or turn back at their own discretion and responsibility.
22 attendees
Past events
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