What we’re about
This is a group for Millennials/Gen Y folks who want to get out around Portland and meet more people. As one of the group's organizers (Hi, I'm Jay [they/them]!), this group has helped to create friendships and community for myself and others. Follow us on Instagram (@portlandmillennialsmeetup) for more happenings around Portland beyond our events.
I strive toward planning low-barrier and inclusive events, meaning that people of all backgrounds and abilities can participate. I look for opportunities for low cost and alcohol-free activities. Unfortunately, option can be limited by weather and venues suitable for our size group to hang out. I encourage anyone in the community who is interested in planning additional events to contact me. More organizers and more events are very welcome!
The values of this group are anti-racist and welcoming to people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and neurodivergence. I try to approach conflict with curiosity and encourage the practice of "calling in" someone in response to a prejudiced comment, but harassment or disrespectful behavior is not tolerated.
The group's age demographic provides a common ground for building community within our cohort. Please reach out if you fall outside of Gen Y and are having trouble finding meetup groups.
A few more guidelines: If you sign up for an event, please try to keep to your commitment. If your plans change at any time, you should change your RSVP status. Members who have been inactive (i.e. haven't visited the website) for 3+ years will be removed from the group, but can rejoin at any time.
Wait lists: Some events fill up fast, but please join the wait list if you're interested in coming. People often get moved off the wait list. If there's a long wait list, I'll know to host a similar event soon.
Looking forward to meeting everyone and getting out and about!
Upcoming events
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Science Cafe @ Novel
Novel, 633 Congress St, Portland, ME, USUNE is hosting a Science Cafe event at Novel where neuroscience professor Ian Meng will lead a discussion on "Opioids and the Brain." Join us to hang out and explore this topic together in a casual environment. Check out this article for more about what "science cafes' are.
The event will be downstairs. Novel has its menu online which includes all sorts of alcoholic and nonalcoholic, and cafe drinks. They also have small bites.
I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.8 attendees
Trivia (Jay's version) @ Westbrook on Tap
Westbrook On Tap, 1 Westbrook Common #5, Westbrook, ME, USMeet us at 6:30pm so we can grab tables and settle in at Westbrook on Tap for trivia. Questions start at 7pm. Team limit is 6 people. Normally I play with you, but this week I'll be subbing for Sara and will be asking the questions. There will be prizes for first and second place. If there's enough interest on the wait list, we can expand the attendance for a second team.
Westbrook on Tap is an extension of Westbrook House of Pizza so you can get any food on their menu and a variety of alcoholic and NA beverages.
I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.7 attendees
Clothes Altering & Swapping @ Reiche Community Room
Reiche Community Center, 166 Brackett St, Portland, ME, USMeet us at the Reiche Community Room (Door 11 on Clark St, then go up to the second floor) for a free clothing altering workshop and swapping event. Register here. It starts at 5:00pm, but it's okay to drop in late.
Description: Our thrift store mavens will share tips and tricks for finding something with potential and our more experienced sewists will show how to make it yours. Bring an item in need of altering, and/or any clothes, material or craft items that you’d like to swap.
Example project: a pair of pants that are too long (alter!), a jacket that you never wear (swap!), a skirt that is too short / long/ just not you (alter or swap!)
I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.3 attendees
Paper Snowflake & Ornament Making @ Argenta Brewing
Argenta, 82 Hanover Street, Suite 6, Portland, ME, USLet's get in a festive spirit with some holiday paper crafts. We can make paper snowflakes, origami ornaments, and other paper crafts. Bring your own scissors if you have some (I'll have a few pairs). I'll bring paper, but if others have some to share that's appreciated too. I'll have some reference instructions printed out and can provide a tutorial, so this event is non-crafter friendly.
Argenta doesn't have a menu online right now, but they have lagers and a few other options including nonalcoholic drinks. Popcorn is free! There is a burger food truck, Hank and Artie's, outside that will be open or Wilson County BBQ is just a couple doors down.
Getting there: Argenta is located in the Bayside neighborhood. There is free hourly street parking in the neighborhood but you might have to park a couple blocks away. Hourly parking limits don't apply on Sundays. Portland is overall a very safe city, but I've gotten feedback that not everyone feels safe walking in this neighborhood alone. Just keep this in mind whether you decide to walk, drive, or take public transit.
I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.2 attendees
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