The PDX Foundation for Active Compassion Meditation Group offers guided meditations of loving communion and awareness adapted from Tibet for people of all backgrounds and faiths. Everyone is welcome - those with little or no meditation experience, as well as those with much experience who want a fresh approach to their deepest nature. For more information check out www.foundationforactivecompassion.org

Are you looking to ride bikes in a social setting?  NumBumz is a Portland area bicycle group dedicated to creating socially oriented cycling activities. Our local group rides and NW cycling road trips all have a strong social component.  We offer group rides of all difficulty levels. Ride leaders describe each planned ride and post the difficulty level to assist members in choosing appropriate activities for his or her fitness and cycling experience level. Another difference that separates us fr …

What you'll get out of PDXTech4Good events: Nonprofit staffers will find a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for those not experienced with technology, and many chances to ask questions of tech-experienced nonprofits and experts. Techies will find opportunities to hear the real-world stories of nonprofit clients, and put their own expertise to social good — as well as the potential for lasting relationships (be they paid or volunteer) with leading organizations in our community. Activists and comm …

We are adding a twist to our group that was previously Run for Recovery - instead of meeting up strictly for runs we will be doing all kinds of fun healthy activities! Since the beginning of the year we have been meeting up on Sunday mornings at different locations around Portland to get in a run and enjoy the company of others in recovery (usually between 2-5 miles and all paces are welcome).  The Sunday runs will stay in place, and we're excited to get together for other fun activities like yo …

This group is for women and men who are interested in feminist issues. We will have meetings on various topics including: women's empowerment, equal rights, portrayal of women in the media, relationships, activism, medical/reproductive laws etc. Some of our meetings will be informal social gatherings, discussion groups, guest speakers and panel forums. We will also include some activism in the form of social posting and activist blogging.

This group has been created for the purpose of connecting SDA's in the Northwest that are interested in activities in the great outdoors. These activities include hiking, canoeing, backpacking, camping, trailriding, rock climbing, and pretty much whatever your outdoor pursuits include. You should join if you are a Seventh-Day Adventist in the Pacific Northwest that is interested in leading or joining a group to enjoy these activities.

Whether you're fortunate enough to have retired early or you work hours that leave your days free, you'll find activities here to fill your days with. I started another group dedicated to tourism for locals, but in this one, I want to focus on activities that we can do during the week. I will put together tour and activities at a price that will allow you to participate on a regular basis, as well as a frequent participant program that provides discounts for regular attendance.

This group is for working moms with a one toddler born in 2009 and live in Aloha/Beaverton. This group is for couples with one toddler and a majority of our play dates will be on the weekends and/or occasionally after 4PM on a weeknight. If you are interested in making new girlfriends, having dinner parties, supporting each other, having playgroup dates, having our kids grow up together and everything else a mom might want or need from a group of other supportive moms, please join. Our hope is f …

I'm new to the area and want to explore it with other moms and kids. Let's get together for affordable activities in our area, like going to story times and parks, and having picnics and play dates. Great social time for the kids and moms.  Suggestions of your favorite activities and locations are welcome and appreciated!!  Let's fill our summer by building memories and relationships.

The goal of this group is to explore and experience the unique culture of Portland and the northwest. Think of it as tourism for locals. About 50% of the people on every event are newcomers to Portland or to the group. It's a great way to meet new people while enjoying new experiences. I host at least 20 events on the calendar per month. Most of the events are done on foot, but some are simply showing up at a particular destination for fun. Events include: Dining and entertainment walks (highli …

We are a group with a variety of lifestlyles & backgrounds with one thing in common...we're all looking to meet new folks in the area and enjoy a little down time and some laughter is always good too! We enjoy being an interactive group and plan as many events as the group wants to do! Everyone has the capability to suggest and/or organize events that they would like to see happen! This is NOT a dating site. We are an activity group. It is a requirement of this group that you post a current pict …

This group is for moms and dads who have children ages 0-3. We will get together for family friendly activities such as playdates at the many Portland area parks, indoor play spaces and other young child friendly venues in the Portland area. In addition to playdates we will do family events such as hikes, happy hours, picnics, bike rides and more. Also because mom and dad need to have some kid-free time we will have moms-night-out and dads-night-out events as well. This is an active meetup group …

A fun, casual monthly meetup for fat and fat-admiring Portlanders. We pick a different restaurant each month, eat some good food, enjoy some sparkling conversation (you can sparkle, right?) and bask in the glow of a fat-positive atmosphere for a couple hours. Come join us. Who's welcome: Fat adults and fat admirers, singles or couples. Age 21 and over. There are other local fat groups that meet for activities, but they don't seem to do it with any certain regularity. This group was formed as a …

The "Environment" isn't just some remote wilderness. In addition to our surroundings, it is the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. And by 'we' I mean all creatures. All living beings deserve to live and thrive in their chosen environment, be it a natural or urban landscape and community. An end to all forms of oppression that stifle both non-human and human animals is required to achieve this. This group endeavors to bring together like-minded individuals to these 'activist' ca …

My husband and I moved from the Bay Area (CA) to Oregon about a year and a half ago and have recently become established in Beaverton OR. We are looking for a smaller group of people to meet on a regular basis for board games, gluten-free potlucks with recipe exchanges, dining out, BBQs, hiking/walking and other fun activities. We are hoping to make some new friendships in the area! Members are welcome to bring their board games over and teach the group. We own some fun Euro-style board games. S …

This group is for single parents and their families that live on the West Side of Portland and outlying areas who want to get together and participate in activities with their kids. There may be some adult only meetups, but that is difficulty to do as single parents a lot of the time so this group is focused primarily on activities that are geared towards including you and your children. I would love to see it grow into a fun and supportive group. I'm going to keep the group information only …

Friday and Saturday night? Forget about it. This group will strive to create activities that fit the schedule of the restaurant employee. From late night happy hours to Monday hikes, we promise to understand that your hours are odd but it doesn't mean you have to be! Unless you want to. We'll take all types. We welcome anyone in any industry looking for off-peak-time activities. "So what do you do? Oh yeah, I wait tables too, no I haven't heard your band 'cause you guys are pretty new, but if …

This is a group for any new parent that is interested in meeting up with other families for affordable activities in Southeast Portland, like going to story time at the library, having picnics in the park, coffee & walk meetups, and play dates in our homes. We also have events for just the adults, like Moms' Night Out, book club … and anything else that looks like fun! Children of all preschool ages are welcome, but most events are ideal for children born between August 2010 to July 2012.

Weekend Camping trips! Hiking, Skiing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Snowshoeing, Fitness, Travels and Social events. Biking, Rock climbing, Backpacking, Boating, Mountaineering, Canyoneering, Caving, Orienteering, Theorizing, and Philosophizing. Parties, Road trips and other things of group interest. Exploring New Places! Learning New Skills! Meet Other Outdoor Enthusiasts and new friends! Join us as we discover and enjoy the great beauty that the Northwest has to offer. The Portland Outdoor Adventurers …

We are stay at home moms of toddlers (ages up to 5 years) and babies (as young as newborn!) who would like to connect with other stay at home mommies and find playmates for our kids! We find a new fun and interesting places to meet at each week, so it never gets boring for us or our kiddos. Our members are friendly and welcoming! If you're a stay at home mom (or you work part time or in the evenings) and you're looking to make lasting friendships for yourself and your little one, this is the gr …

Lake Oswego is a charming, family friendly, single friendly, dog friendly, retirement friendly, town where there is always some great public events and festivals going on, theater and movies to attend, fabulous restaurants and Happy Hours everywhere!  There is so much history here to discover.  There are fundraisers and volunteer opportunities, and of course the lake, river and many parks and trails to enjoy.  Singles and couples are encouraged to join, and if you think of something fun to do an …

We are just a couple of girls that are trying to put together a great group of women to hang out with and have fun! Events will be held in both Portland and Vancouver, as we're from both places. We don't have any huge expectations of anyone joining our group. You just need to be laid back, know how to have fun, and hopefully carry on a conversation:) AND... you can sometimes include your significant "other" in our activities! Weeee!  (This isn't one of those stuffy groups with complicated or str …

This meetup group is for people on the westside that want to meet and do things with out having to go in to Portland. Becasue we are in Hillsboro and many of the locals have compressed work weeks we enjoy doing things mid week but weekends are good to!  We encourage members to post ideas and activities they enjoy and would like some friends to tag along and share the fun.  If you enjoy doing some of the many other things the area has to offer and looking to car pool from the west side post your …

Join MOAB to connect with other fun and outdoor loving 50+ year old Mountain Bikers, DH and XC Skiers, and Hikers, Canoers and Kayakers. We will meet on weekends (and during the week sometimes) to revel in the great northwest outdoors. If you want to have fun with Boomers in the Portland area who love outdoor activities, give MOAB a shot! This group is run totally by the members.   Eachindividual  event organizer and those attending make the determination of how things will function.

If you own an English Bulldog, you've found one of the largest play/support groups for the breed and their parents (that's you!). We meet to socialize our bullies and discuss health, behavioral and other support issues. Mostly the dogs just play. However, if you are facing some behavioral or health problems, it's most likely that one of our members is going or went through similiar issues you face. As a member, you can draw from the vast experiences of our membership. Each meetup is a little d …

This is a group to give working moms with infants and / or toddlers a chance to make mom friends. As a working mom it's hard to coordinate weekday playdates, so this group will focus on weekend playdates or just mom activities. This group is meant to create close knit relationships while establishing a solid support group. Please only join this group if you're serious about meeting other moms with little ones.

Obsessed with exercise and startups? Great, let's kill two birds with one stone and sweat while we network. Ideally, we'll morph into a sweet support group for the uber-motivated entrepreneurial athletic set! I'd love to talk shop while climbing mountains, or at least while cycling, hiking, kayaking, etc.  But I haven't had time for any epic adventures lately. If you'd like to organize - even intermittently - holler! ANY MEMBER can suggest a meetup activity!  You are all organizers: do it! E- …

Training the Newfoundland dog from beginner to supreme in every possible activity and sport appropriate to this giant magnificent breed.