… We will have a variety of events: movies, sports, dinners, hikes, volunteering, happy hour, wine tasting, etc. The events will range in size to allow for a variety of interactions. Some of our events have limited capacity and are called out as Fixed RSVP events. Please review our policy for these types of events: http://www.meetup.com/glass-half-fullx2/boards/thread/798... WEEKLY QUOTE: Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from your friend's forehead. -- Chinese Proverb

… Some of the events we will be posting include: monthly featured event, book club, concerts, day trips and local events, movie or game nights, paint your own pottery,doing crafts, community volunteering, wine tasting, happy hours or dinners, hikes, and much more. Sound interesting? Take a few minutes and join us or if you are intrigued come to an event and learn more. When signing up, please be sure to complete the profile questions and post a recognizable picture of yourself (please no pictures …

This Meetup is for vegans, vegetarians and the veg-curious. We come from all over the greater Portland metro area, East, West, North and South. We do not promote any one political party or religious agenda, nor do we sell anything or recruit for other Meetups. Our group is open to singles, couples, and families of all kinds. We're here for fun, socializing and making new like-minded friends. In the past, we've posted volunteer events, outdoor events, movies, concerts, plays and author readings. …

8 Hearts is built on the qualities of devotion, dedication, compassion, and connection, and these same principles are the foundation for our volunteer efforts. Our group is focused on making a positive difference in the community in which we live and work. We place a concerted focus on giving our time to causes that support wellness, fitness, nutrition, environmental stewardship and overall joyful living. If these same initiatives strike a chord with you, we hope you’ll join us!

I've started this Meetup group as a way to harness my creative energies into a volunteer effort with tangible, fun, community-building results. Every month we will get together to concentrate our efforts toward making something tangible (food, quilts, crochetted hats/mittens, etc.) that we can then donate locally. If you have been looking for ways to be productive with your creativity, meet new people, and support the community-at-large, you should join us. The first project will be making b …

This group is dedicated to making Portland's Northwest neighborhood a better place to live. Activities will include litter pickups, graffiti removal, ivy pulls, etc. We are open to anything that provides a chance to socialize and have some fun, while improving the neighborhood.

… These training rides are managed by volunteers, with ride support (SAG) before, during, and after the rides, and rest stops on the longer routes during the rides. We hope you will register for the Tour de Cure.  Registered cyclists who have diabetes will receive a Red Rider cycling jersey after a minimum donation. These Red Riders are inspirations to the rest of us on the road. This meetup will also offer unofficial group rides at differing levels of abilities.  These unofficial rides usually …

This group is for anyone who loves beagles! It is run by Cascade Beagle Rescue of Portland (CBR), Oregon whose mission is to promote the health and welfare of beagles in need. Our monthly meet ups are organized by CBR volunteers. If you would like information about beagles, are interested in volunteering, fostering or helping in other ways, just let us know! Our web site is: http://www.CascadeRescue.org/west.html. Come on out and have a great time with other beagle owners. **PLEASE, no puppy-sel …

… Events will vary from: karaoke, happy hours, dining, dancing, snow shoeing, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, dog friendly events, movies, concerts, art museums, softball, flag football, bowling, pool, wine tasting, golfing, frisbee golf, rafting, camping, comedy clubs, educational classes, work shops, volunteering, coffee, day trips to various locations, ETC!!!! This group will cater to ALL types of activities. So PLEASE, join us.   If you want to be an Event Organizer and host events, PLEASE ASK. …

We started this group to promote the interaction of Aloha residents. Even if you have never taken a walk from your front door you would like to.

Welcome to the NW Steelhead & Salmon Fishing Group. We are a group of anglers with a passion for sport fishing as well as conservation to ensure we have the best fishing available. The purpose of our group is to connect people in the Portland and surrounding areas in numerous types of fishing and related activities. Our meetups will include fishing trips, training seminars, volunteer activities, meetings of the NW steelheader association, and any other type of fishing activity you would like. Ma …

This Meetup Group is for Ages 40+ (focus on 40's & 50's) to get singles together for various activities around the Portland area. Our events include: hiking, movie nights with thought provoking or spiritual movies, the Organizer, Donna's professional expertise: the Science of Changing Your Mind, happy hours, biking, wine tastings and volunteering.  If you are out of this age range, check out the Meetup Match.com Survivors for all ages. Kindly include an up close photo of yourself so organizers c …

… Event organizers are untrained volunteers, and are not experts. Any car pooling is optional and passengers engaging in car pooling do so at their own risk - organizers are not able to evaluate carpool drivers for safety or other concerns. Thank you. If you do not accept this liability statement by answering "Yes" on the question after RSVP'ing, then you will not be allowed to participate.

… The chapters are led by talented and caring Managing Directors who are not volunteers, but skilled professionals who are financially rewarded for growing the chapters and coordinating all monthly networking activities. As a result of all the events we produce, eWomenNetwork provides thousands of speaking opportunities showcasing the best and brightest thought leaders and experts. There is no organization that features and showcases more women speakers than eWomenNetwork. Through the philosophy o …

 We're at a  place in our lives where we want to play hard and have FUNNN.   We're about making new acquaintances, some of which may evolve into true friendships.   Both singles and those with partners are part of our group  Since age is generally a state of mind anyway, if you're heading toward fifty or over, it really doesn't matter. If you have a partner who also wants to participate, each person should become a member since some of our events do not include guests. You'll find our group welc …

This Group is about bringing together people who desire to bring change to the world or starting right here in our city...  ...scientists, engineers, and innovators of world changing technologies, those who could not get funding or market entry because they were shut down by large corporations or may have had thier inventions bought and shelved to prevent competition. ...thinkers, doers, philanthropists, investors, and those interested in changing laws to bring us the world we truly desire. The …