One Brick, a national non-profit volunteer organization with two Bay Area chapters, is hosting its second annual Dog Day! The day is a great opportunity for dog and other animal lovers to come meet other dogs, their humans, and check out some local pet companies while helping One Brick raise some money to support its volunteer work. Last year was a lot of fun, and we hope you will help us make the event even better this year!

This group was organized to develop and support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing and friendship, to promote secular viewpoints, to encourage positive atheist culture, to defend the first amendment principle of state-church separation, to oppose discrimination against atheists and to work with other organizations in pursuit of common goals. We meet twice a month in various Bay Area locations. In the future we plan to hold special sessions with guest speakers, movie …

Friendships, family and community are some of the most precious things to me. This group is about forming new friendships, enriching our everyday lives and sharing who we are with each other and the community. This group offers a wide range of activities, including; game nights, potlucks, cooking demonstrations, meet and greet nights, movie nights (at home and at the theater), inspiration, crafts, volunteering, book clubs, cultural events, trips to Calistoga, Reno ext. a yearly murder mystery pa …

This group is for "balanced", go-getter, outgoing, happy women in the Silicon Valley (you can be single, married, with kids or without) who enjoy food, wine/cocktails, volunteer events, music, cooking, new adventures....who have almost everything life has to offer, but are looking to create new, lasting friendships, and try new things. As we get older and take on new roles such as wife, mother, professional, etc., it becomes increasingly difficult to meet, make and keep new girlfriends, especial …

This meetup group is for "pet parents" who love and treat their dogs as part of the family, and are looking for events and activities where both dogs and humans can socialize and enjoy themselves. If you love dogs (whether you have one or not), feel free to attend our meetups and meet other fellow dog lovers! Our activities include hiking/walking on dog-friendly trails, group meetups at dog-friendly parks, pet fairs and humane shelter volunteer work -- as well as any other dog friendly activity …

Jennifer was only 20 years old when diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, on September 2, 2006. After undergoing 9 months of grueling chemotherapy, in May of 2007, Jen was done with treatments and able to resume a "normal" life. Jen was so very beautiful, you would have never known she had been sick. Then, in August of 2009, Jen relapsed. She underwent a stem cell transplant in January 2010, and after five grueling months of fighting for her life, Jen lost her battle on May 19, 2010, at t …

Mission statement: Improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. The name, Soroptimist, means "best for women," and that's what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best. Our Los Gatos Saratoga club works with the community to create events to raise money for the charities that Soroptimist International supports at a local level including House on the Hill, Career Closet and oth …

Calling all bloggers (and budding bloggers) in the South San Francisco Bay Area interested in making a difference in the world through blogging! Let's get together and encourage one another in our efforts.

The Mission Promote Her Business (PHB) began as a vision sparked by a creative serial entrepreneur who passionately desired to see other women entrepreneu-HERS succeed in businesses longer than the 5 years they were estimated to last before going under. Namely, she understood how badly it hurt to give business(es) your 100% and NOT be successful, and she didn’t want other entrepreneurs to suffer from the same heartbreak! Accordingly, in 2012, Josephine Hanan, affectionately known as “Jos, teamed …

Tiger conservation has gone high-tech. Using remote camera traps, software programs that identify individual tigers captured in photographs, and other cutting-edge tools, Wildlife Conservation Society researchers are making major strides in protecting these endangered great cats. To help us safeguard their most critical habitats, we’ve joined forces with tech pros who share our commitment, and need your support. Our mission is urgent: Fewer than 3,200 wild tigers exist in the world today. Of thi …

The 45+ Bay Area Savvy Singles Group is for fun-loving Singles in a certain age range (45+ - 65ish) to come together for fun and develop nice connections with others.  Perhaps a spark will ignite and a closer relationship develop.  If so, great.  If not, at least you've met another great friend...without feeling pressure to do anything you don't want to do. We are all here to enjoy each other's company at fun events......single we are today.....single we may not be forever.  Still, we can enjoy. …

Meet fellow travel enthusiasts near you! Join us and relive adventures, share photos from around the world and get travel tips and recommendations on Domestic and International destinations. .....or find a new travel buddy! There is a wealth of knowledge and some wonderful stories among the members of this group. So let's tap into it. Some of us are seasoned travelers and some are novice. There is something for everyone. We are volunteer hosts, who have busy lives beyond Meetup, but know that s …

We've started a major conservative resurgence, along with the other Glenn Beck-inspired 912 We Surround Them groups around the country, to take our country back from the brink of the socialist dystopia. We meet in Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, Campbell and Los Gatos.  When you attend our monthly meetings, you get to learn about ours and affiliated-group activities, like Liberty Volunteers (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Liberty_Volunteers/) who are organizing to return the country to its fou …

This is a group for people passionate about helping support dog rescue groups in the Bay Area, our feature rescue group is Doggie Protective Services. We want to help place dogs in foster homes, work adoption days, find ways to educate the general public on the importance of spay and neuter. If you love dogs, have always been aware of the problems but didn't know how to help, join us and together we can make a difference. We don't have all the answers so we look for members to contribute ideas.. …

Welcome Super Foodies! What if I told you that you can eat delicious food, have fun, and give a helping hand to those in need at the same time? Well, now you can! Our group is committed to helping hungry children in need of a meal. At the end of each event, you can help by donating any amount to our cause. 100% of your donation will go to Kids Against Hunger, a humanitarian food aid organization working to reduce the number of starving children around the world. Join us and make a difference tod …

Introduction to PMI Silicon Valley Chapter, Inc. The Silicon Valley Chapter is a regional component of PMI and a resource for all aspects of project management leadership and information in California's Silicon Valley (southern end of San Francisco Bay). The chapter’s 2,000 plus members enjoy over 180 yearly local activities supported by an all volunteer staff. In addition, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification has been achieved by over 50% of its members. The Chapter’s mission i …

This group has the purpose of reversing the social decay that threatens our societies by resolving the worst problems that plague man today — drugs, crime, illiteracy and immorality. Using the unique materials and methods based of the research and writing of L. Ron Hubbard we can make a difference. Join this group, and create a better future for your children and communities.

This is a group for Old School Butches and Femmes, that enjoy the Old Fashion BF Dynamic. Minimum age 35. Couples and Singles welcome. I am hoping to make a close-knit group of BF Peeps for socializing and attending events together in our community. LGBT Events, Volunteering, Movies, Dinner, Beach Days, Concerts, Camping, Picnics, Wine tasting, Horseback Riding etc. There doesn't seem to be much of a social outlet for us BF Peeps in the South Bay. I think it is important that we keep our Dynamic …

Hello and Welcome to CodeChix-BayArea!! Please join us here and on any of our social media (FB, G+, LinkedIn, Twitter) if you are a: Female developer (please join us also on http://groupspaces.com/codechix) Female or Male Project/Program/Product Manager Supportive and open-minded MALE developer Young person (>8 years old) aspiring to learn coding NO RECRUITERS OR RECRUITING ALLOWED. NO SOLICITATIONS For Personal or Business needs. And now a little bit about us (also check out our Skill-Levels …

We are a Christian Meetup Group of all ages that is located in the Bay Area. The hosts are part of Tree of Life Church in Oakland, but the group is open to anyone who is interested in cultivating authentic community and empowering relationships in their life in the context of a lot of really fun activities! This group is for Christians (or those interested in Christianity) who are at all phases in their journey with God. We will be having regular outdoor activities and social gatherings in a fun …

<<<--- Wanted - People Passionate about Personal Growth & Professional Development! --->>> Key Objectives of our Meetup: #1  CONNECTION -  Making new friends and connecting with like-minded people who are also passionate about Personal Growth and Professional Development. #2  GROWTH - Attending workshop or seminar together. #3  CONTRIBUTION -  Going to volunteering events together. #4  SHARING - I will be hosting workshop to share what I learned from my journey in Personal Development (Tony …