We are now meeting every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at The Grand Tavern in Oakland! Meet fellow Crochet, Knitting, and Sewing enthusiasts in the area! Fiber artists of all skill levels are invited for a cup of tea, a friendly conversation, and plenty of support and help with their work. Every Tuesday night from roughly 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. We've been going strong for over four years now, and we know you will enjoy our group! We have a ton of regular members who don't RSVP on-site anymore so the group is …

Meet new people, knit or crochet and help others, while chatting over coffee or a bite to eat. Come join us! Create knitted or crocheted projects for: Homeless Animals Children in a war-torn country Women surviving domestic violence Soldiers far from home Families who have lost their home Babies and children with cancer or AIDS We have patterns, yarn and ideas to share! This group is sponsored by the Table. www.thetableberkeley.org

Sundays in Savannah Book Club, is for women of color to come together, so we can explore novels about our history, culture, experiences, and desires. The purpose of the book club is to build relationships, have good eats, and great conversations about the book of the month; all while in an enjoyable and engaging environment. We will meet on the last Sunday evening of every month (except for November and December; held on the third Sunday). The meetings can be held at a number of places, such as, …

Laid Back Lively Ladies--it's a bit of a contradiction, isn't it? But it couldn't be more perfect. Most women have incredibly diverse interests--enjoying an occasional night on the town but also loving a casual movie night or a girl’s night in. This group is for women for whatever reason have looked around and realized, “Hm--I don’t have many girlfriends anymore.” Perhaps you are in this funny stage between college and marriage, or post-divorce. Or maybe through the years your friendships ha …

Aloha  New members; Please read all of this important information. Backroads Wine & nature Adventures is a unique combination of wine viticulture, physical fitness, art, photography, & nature adventures. I conduct full time activity to research, trail blazing, Exploring, volunteering, & networking with Wineries, Recreation equipment providers, Land owners, & providing donations to various NP organizations. Come join the fun of exploring seldom visited and little known places of interest, such as …

We are a group of individuals who lived, travelled or grew up abroad and would like to connect with other like indivduals over coffee, a drink or dinner? Do you you think there is more to life than shopping and TV? Do you follow what is happening in the world? Are interested in travel? Do you like connecting with others who share these interests? Do you live close to Walnut Creek? Maybe this is the group for you! An event will be scheduled twice a month alternating between a Happy Hour/Dinner an …

We are a community of moms desiring to build friendships with other moms in the East Bay and provide regular playtimes with our little kiddos. We are mamas with kids born between 2006-2012, and would love to make new friends in the East Bay. If your kids are older or if you're expecting, you are certainly welcome to join this Meetup group. We like exploring and finding fun and free places to hang out with our toddlers and infants in 4 cities in the East Bay - Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, and …

Enjoy film? Like discussions that move beyond likes and dislikes and explore the ways character and circumstance in film reveal true aspects of life and the ways humans relate deeply (or don't)? In this group we'll meet at the Landmark Theater in Berkeley for matinees on some Saturdays--September through November, view artful films, and then stroll to a local cafe' for discussion and coffee/tea for about an hour. Join for one, Saturday a few, or all four. Potential for movie and dinner as a fun …

Thankfully, there are many resources available to people who are Transgender* throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. However, there is relatively little support is in place for partners--and ex-partners--of people who are transgender or gender variant. The purpose of this group is to provide an environment of mutual support for partners of Trans people who might feel left behind or in some way require emotional support--just as Trans folks do! Partners have genders, too and we are her …

If you are a coffee enthusiast or your just want to know more about coffee this is a great group for you to join. We will be tasting, roasting, and exploring different brewing methods.

Hello! Calling all Island gals from 21 to the age in our hearts! - happy Park Street Hipsters, Kite Board riders, Julie's Coffee and Tea Crafters, Wescafe lingerers, City Hall politicos and East Ender mamas - to come hang and meet semi-regularly for tea/dinner/brunch and more! Let's build a sense of community on our kick-ass island! The Alameda Ladies Social Club is growing into a tight-knit group of ladies to lean on and (gently) party with!

Carve out a little time for yourself on Sunday evenings and relax with us while working away on that favorite yarn project of yours. This group is intended for knitters (or similar crafters) of all skill levels. It's a low-key group so there's no need to apply lipstick or read up on current events before joining us.  Come as you are and enjoy 90 minutes of time to unwind and chat. Because we keep our meetings small, we depend on the RSVP system and for people to use it properly.  Please be aware …

If you’re like me, you are a single/divorced/or widowed, professional 40+ woman who works 40+ hours during the week and has little time (or energy for that matter) to develop friendships with other woman. I try to plan outings on the weekends – shopping, movies, hikes, festivals, Sunday coffee etc., and while I enjoy my own company it would be nice to share the experience(s) with a friend or two. So, I thought that creating “Weekend Friends” would be a great idea for women like me living in the …

A "weed" is just a plant out of place. "Weed Warriors" remove invasive plants that ruin wildlife habitat, increase fire danger, take over and crowd out everything else, or are otherwise bad actors in East Bay natural areas. "Friends of Five Creeks' Weekday Weed Warriors" remove harmful invasive plants in natural areas 10 AM - noon Tuesdays, at a different restoration site each week. Usually, work is followed by coffee and chat. Great way to stay fit and enjoy the outdoors and good company while …

Fashion-knit East Bay Knitting Group has Knit night's and workshops that are fun for all levels of knitters. Our Knit night's have been a great success and we have had excellent turnouts!  Don't miss out, bring a project, and join us for a creative evening moderated by Brenda Patipa.  Knit Night is FREE!  The purpose of our Thursday Knit Nights is simply to get together with other like-minded fiber addicts and enjoy a relaxing evening of creativity and camaraderie.  Feel free to bring a snack, d …

This group is for Polish-speaking parents and kids. It's intended for moms of infants to preschool-aged children to get together for playdates, picnics in the park, walks in the neighboorhood, and any other fun activities we think of along the way. I hope to meet other moms to exchange ideas, provide a network of support to mother by other mothers and encourage our kids to speak Polish. If you have free time please consider volunteering to host a playgroup. It could be as simple as inviting othe …

Are you a parent of a high functioning autistic/aspergers adult looking for a support group to discuss ideas? How can we offer support to adults over college age? Let's talk and share ideas about networking, social skills, and job skills that we can pass on. We'll meet once a month in a member's home or coffee shop and communicate in between meetings as well.

Come and deepen your understanding of yourself and others and discover how to grow and transform powerfully through the wisdom in astrology! I started this group because I love astrology - getting to know myself (which has been a journey) and how to relate to others. I have a background in time management/life coaching but I am not selling a product or service - just want to meet with other likeminded people to support growth, fun, getting to know each other. I have studied astrology for over 10 …

There are several Meetup book clubs in the East Bay, but many of them are specialized (e.g., women-only, we only read such-and-such books, etc.), or their meetings fill to capacity so fast that I never get a chance to rsvp - so I decided to start this one. I previously participated in a fantastic book club in Chicago, which gave me the opportunity to read some great books that I probably wouldn't have found on my own. I hope to continue that trend here! This is a mixed-gender book club for anyon …

Every time I go to the local coffee shops during the weekday, I notice how almost everyone is staring at their computer screen rather than socializing. The idea here is to change that. I've noticed a lot of people work from home in this part of the East Bay and thought it would be nice to organize the occasional meetup at a local coffee shop to take a break from the screen and meet some new people in the neighborhood.

Pacifica Institute was established in 2003 as a non-profit organization by a group of Turkish-Americans. Pacifica Institute designs and executes projects covering social welfare, education, poverty, and conflict resolution issues in collaboration with scholars, activists, artists, politicians, and religious leaders-communities. The Pacifica Institute has a proven track record of working within and across communities. This work is planned and complemented through the input of the Board of Advisor …

Let's get together and drink some traditional Turkish coffee and tea

This group is meant to be a meaningful, radical gathering of people who relate to the word, "androgynous."  Whether you identify as queer, gay, bisexual, third gender, lesbian, straight, transgender, two-spirit, pansexual... if you don't have a name for yourself at all, and you like it that way! We are a fraternity and a sorority all at once, and we acknowledge all who cross our paths. If you've always yearned for a non-judgmental outlet to explore masculinity, femininity and everything else in …

Calling all Alameda Artists! Have you ever wanted to head over to the ferry to sketch the boats, cranes and bright colored shipping containers? Or simply sit in the coffee shop and make quick studies of the patrons? The Alameda Artist Group is for artists in all creative media and practicing at all skill levels. (And you don't have to live in Alameda! we usually meet in Alameda but anyone who wants to sketch and draw and make art is welcome) Inspire others or be inspired, learn new techniques to …

This group is designed for ladies (age 25-35) who live in East Bay that are interested in being more social and making new friends. Although the organizers are new to the area, newbies as well as locals are invited to join! If you're an outgoing party person, this isn't the group for you. We are relaxed, low-maintenance, no drama ladies who are more on the introverted side. This is a LOW-KEY, KICK-BACK GROUP! Our goal is to meet new girlfriends, have fun and (if we're fortunate enough) make long …

A group based in 3d Digital art forms. Using Poser, Daz3d, and Photoshop to create original pin up designs. Starting with a computer generated model or live models to be edited into pin ups, either as a finished product, or a base to be painted. We will have group meetings to discuss techniques and ideas. Outings for art galleries, and promotion of pin up artwork. Dedicated to teaching, tips and tricks, and exposure for established or up and coming artists. We welcome all forms of pin up artwork …

We are Unitarian Universalists located in the SF Bay Area, in their 30's & 40's, who wish to connect with one another.  CARE TO CONNECT ?  Let us know what type of event you wish to share with the group - we'll talk about making it happen!  We are a community!!!

I've been studying Esperanto for a while and would like to find other people who are interested in studying together on a weekly basis. I've already used Esperanto while traveling, including an intensive language course in Europe. I plan to use it on my next trips as well. If you are new to Esperanto, check out my blog post on how to learn Esperanto. I can teach you what I already know, and we can go from there. We'll try to get some fluent speakers to help out when possible. All levels are welc …