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This is for people who enjoy being out in the nature. Who love to explore new places. Who like hiking [around the bay area], camping [around California] and of course meeting some fun people along the way. The hikes are usually not very hardcore, more in the 8 mile range and laid back :)

Meet other local people who are interested in the fight against Human Trafficking. Discuss how we can best educate ourselves and others on the issue of women and children sold into the US and international sex industry.

Simplify your life and feng-shui that closet! Ladies, experience my signature DIVA EVE Clothing Swap whereby we swap and trade clothing, shoes and accessories we no longer wear or use. Bring home your favorites for FREE and refresh your wardrobe on a budget. Those who attend understand that you can look like a million bucks on little cash, while…

Are you committed to the movement towards a just and sustainable world? Want to make a difference? Meet with our volunteer coordinator and other local people who are interested or are already planning on volunteering at the 2008 SF Green Festivals and get signed up to volunteer at the Green Festival! We'll be trying to continue meet ups and oth…

Our speed dating events are not only a lot of fun, but also the easiest way to meet local singles one-on-one, face-to-face and in a relaxed social setting! So stop sitting around wondering where all the other single people are! Come to one of our speed dating events and meet them in person! Our events have connected TONS of happy couples and…

For men who wear a kilt, or plan to wear a kilt whenever convenient, or who aren't quite sure yet if they have the guts to wear a kilt but might give it a try; and, for women who love men in kilts, or think men in kilts are gutsy and sexy, or who want to encourage their own man to yell "Freedom!", or who want to wear a kilt, too. We'll plan hike…

Don't want to be at home? Come join us, escape from the real world for a while. Most of us are hardworking professionals located in the San Francisco Bay Area who enjoy Chinese food & culture. Discover new restaurants, karaoke bars, fine art galleries, theaters, play bowling, pool and games, discuss new technology.... Let's rock the night!

This is the Bay Area alliance of cupcakes take the cake hosted by Cheryl of http://cupcakeblog.com. We have the following meetups: *** Our next big meetup will be in August somewhere in San Francisco. It will be scheduled soon! *** Seasonal Bake and Take Meetups The first meetup was great. A bunch of us met in a park with our homemade cupc…

Shut Up and Write Meetup is a venue for writers to work in the company of other writers on a regular basis. Writing, whether approached as a profession or as an avocation, is an isolating activity. We provide this forum, writing resources and meeting times as a method of developing a community of creative people. We welcome people who are serious a…

We all enjoy good food, good conversation and good company. In large crowds however getting to know people is a bit more difficult and you don't get to mingle with everyone. So this is food and activities for SIX. Professional females who are keen to expand their friend circle and enjoy good times and company. All ages, background and way of think…

Learn about Sudharshan Kriya an amazing breathing technique that is life-transformational! Experience the joy felt by millions around the world. To learn more watch a video from MSNBC at: http://us.artofliving.org/video/player-wmv.html?videofile=msnbc_ntsc768&videotitle=MSNBC-News This Meetup Group is to bring awarness about the great secre…

Want to jump out of a plane? Kayak in the moonlight? Bike Angel Island? Or maybe just eat good food along with some good conversation? Great... so do we!! We are Urban Diversion, San Francisco & The Bay Area's Premier Social, Activities & Adventures Club. With 40+ events EVERY month, there is definitely something for everybody.... It is a great…

Meet other local Indoor Go Karting enthusiasts. We get together about once a month at either GoKartracer.com or LeMansKarting.com to race indoor go karts in a safe and friendly environment. Racers are divided into groups of similar ability so everybody has the chance to pass someone. No equipment needed. Both facilities supply karts, suits an…

MUFON Santa Rosa; an Official Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network, was founded in June of 2007. MUFON Santa Rosa is a place for serious discussion of Sightings, Field Investigations, ET's, Lost Time, Area-51, the Roswell Crash, Alien Abductions, or any reasonable topic related to the study of UFOs. The emphasis of this group is on field investigati…

Dives is a dining out meetup group. We eat at dive or unique restaurants (translates restaurants with good food). A typical dive event includes dinner at a dive followed by hanging out at a nearby bar or lounge.

Clothing Swaps are fashionable, fun and philanthropic events that allow you to refresh your wardrobe on a dime, while having a blast. De-clutter that closet! Bring all your clothing, shoes & accessories (in good condition) that you no longer wear. SWAP and bring home your favorites for free. My Swap events have been featured on The Today Show, CBS,…

Meet other fashionistas in the area to discover new stores and brands that suit your taste and style. Find out about sales, trunk shows, or other cool events related to fashion in the area. Join us for shopping tours to cool boutiques! As a start, sign up on this website. www.chictopia.com It's a great place to get inspirations and ideas!

We will have scheduled runs with a clearly stated pace and distance. Also we will be car pooling to races and such. Initially most of the runs will be in the Afternoon on Tuesday and Thursday in either Golden Gate Park, The Marina Green or the Sawyer Camp Trail. If someone wants to also organize (and run at a different time and pace let me…

Gather with other Bay Area culturistas who are interested in visiting local MUSEUMS and GALLERIES as well as attend musical and theatrical PERFORMANCES. As you can see from the sidebar listing all the Assistant Organizers, this meetup is fully participatory; meaning that it is member led. Members create and coordinate outings. Programs can b…

Meet other local childfree singles and couples to expand our social circles to include more non-breeders. I hope that this group will be a place where we can meet other people who we don't have to explain ourselves to. The purpose is not to discuss the lack of children ad-nauseum, but rather to have fun get togethers with other people who can com…

Symptoms of a girly girl syndrome; 1. do you collect shoes? 2. you like pink? (any shade) 3. camping to you means staying at a 4 star hotel 4. you pack about 3 bags for one overnite 5. pedicures and manicures are a must, changing oil in your car -not so much. 6. your house is on fire -- you save your make-up colle…

Meet, mingle and trade yarns with local knitters and crocheters! Come to a CKC Meetup and have fun comparing patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, sweaters and mittens. Beginners welcome!

Come enjoy fun Sunday afternoons of boardgames. We're a casual group that meets roughly every other week to enjoy a relaxed social atmosphere with plenty of board and card games. Everyone is welcome to attend, no matter your age or experience. We're always happy to teach new games or be introduced to any of your favorite games. If Sunday af…

Meet other local people who are interested in walking for fitness and in learning about the history of San Francisco, including the city's movie history. Most Saturdays we go on long walks that have great variety in distance, stair climbing, and amount of history information. Attendance has varied from 2 to 50. Routes are well planned with adequate…

Do you Scrapbook? Alter Books? Rubber Stamp? Make Cards? Paper Fold? Join this fun, free group and spread out, get free snacks and meet great people with super ideas. What a deal!! Not part of a scrapbook company - no sales or solitications

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! We'll explore the world and different cultures through a mix of fiction, non-fiction and food. Each month we will select a book that takes place in another culture (or American subculture) and meet in a cafe or restauant connected to the theme of the book to enjoy food and discuss the book. Com…

Meet others who enjoy outdoor activities! We organize outdoor activities all over the Bay Area, and occasionally outside the area as well. Please read the "About Us" page if you are interested in attending our events.