Marvelous Marin the ever growing art, wine and music mecca of the Bay.  Rich and colorful with lots to do and so many beautiful things to see. Living local or not, our members will take the time to enjoy the night life, nature and daytime activities, as well dinners out while creating a whole network of friends having fun. This group is for adults of all ages. Occasionally we will have family suited gatherings to attend as well. Oh and get online and buy your MADHATTER HAT....we will need to we …

This is a group for those who feel interpersonally or emotionally in the range 10-20ish (despite being 18 or over in body), and find it difficult to connect socially in the "default" 20s (or older) culture of bars and pre-established groups of friends. If you see kids playing in the park and wish you could be like them, or dream of going back to a middle or high school dance because you wonder why the guys or girls around you don't act like they did back then, this is the group for you. You may …

It's easy to make sailing friends here!  We were the original sailing Meetup group in the Bay Area, and are the largest.  We try to offer inexpensive sailing opportunities for everyone.   Many of our events are free. You don't have to know how to sail to be part of the group.  People with boats usually always welcome guests aboard to help pull ropes and turn cranks and pass out beer.  That is called "crewing". The purpose of this meetup group is to promote and share the passions of sailing. An …

The hikes are led by volunteer Hike Leaders from the Mt. Tamalpais State Park, (MTSP) volunteer organization, called "Friends of Mt. Tam". Hikes take place every Sat.& Sun. year around. Meeting at 10:00am sharp. If you are five minutes late you may miss the start of the hike. Go to mttam.net, Hiking section for the Hike Schedules and trailhead meeting locations. Mileage to be expected, etc. is listed there. All hikes take place in, and/or around Mt.Tamalpais. There are also Wed. evening (starts …

Come Join us!  "We Just wanna Have FUN" is a Marin County social group for girls and guys in their 30s and 40s. This group is all about making new friends and doing activities like, happy hour, going to the movies, getting together for brunch, triva and and much much more mainly within the Marin area. Cheers! Lisa

"There's a community of the spirit. Join it and feel the delight.." This ancient invitation from beloved poet Rumi still echoes true. This group is for anyone who is interested in Sacred Poetry and participating in other meaningful gatherings in the spirit of community and friendship.

Weekend hiking with the canine companion(s) and socializing with other hikers in the community. One doesn't have to be a dog owner to be a member; just someone who likes hanging around dogs and the outdoors. Since I'm still learning the area, I will be posting dog-friendly hiking trails from www.bahiker.com, but other suggestions are welcome and encouraged. My partner and I have a senior Corgi, so most hikes will be low-key and fall within beginner-to-intermediate levels. The majority of the hi …

The Professional Social Club of Southern Marin is a hybrid group of driven professionals who like to meet new friends through meeting for happy hours, tasty meals, social events, or simply coffees. Come and mingle with like-minded fellow Marinites, and enjoy Southern Marin's favorite spots. Urban Dictionary: 1.marinite: Birkenstock-wearing, latte sipping, tree-hugging, Mercedes Benz driving people. Whether you feel this definition defines you or not- come in your Birkenstocks or your fabulou …

Are you looking for a fun women’s group, well this is it! If you are like me, new to the area or maybe just wanting to make a new set of friends that is the goal of the group. This group is about having a good time and establishing relationships. What we’ll do: All ideas will be welcome! Some to start: Brunch Happy hours Dinners Hiking

Nature Play is committed to family fun in the great outdoors. We host regular meanderings around Marin County for families with kids of all ages. Nature Play is all about taking time to build a fort with sticks, explore a creek, dig in the dirt, overturn some rocks, feel the wind on your face, get eye-to-eye with a new bug friend—activities that are respectful and inclusive of even the littlest adventurers. We welcome one and all to unplug and get outside together!

Welcome to all Bay Area Photography Events! Our Meetup is open to all photographers regardless of your current level of knowledge about photography, the kind of photography that you do or the type of camera that you use. We will have meetings, classes, workshops and group gatherings mostly in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma and Napa Counties. Group Outings, Group Photo Shoots, Lighting, Composition, Posing of Subjects, Working with Strobe Lighting in a Photo Studio, Natural Light Photography, Strob …

FRIENDSHIP IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS…. Are you new in the bay area? .. need to make a fresh start.. meet new found friends.. or established old ones…networking professionally or want to meet up, relax and find comfort socializing with a good group of people.. join Bay Area Singles Thirty Five Plus Something Group! Indeed. there’s room for recommendations. Having moderated 280 events for the last 6 years  and making wonderful friends, your host “Jocee” will help support you on your journey in making …

Welcome single parents! We are North Bay Single Parents (NBSP), the northern partner of the Bay Area Single Parents (BASP) Meetup group. NBSP extends from San Francisco to as far north as Santa Rosa, while BASP covers the entire Bay Area, with most of its activities centered in the Peninsula and South Bay. Combined, we have exceeded 1,500 members and continue to grow. We strongly recommend you also join BASP. Please go to their site to register there: http://www.meetup.com/BayAreaSingleParents/ …

How does the book swap work? Bring a book of your choice that you are willing to give away. If you see a book you like, take it. Bring a few, take a few.. And feel free to grab a drink or two as well, and maybe a little something to nosh on. It's an informal and fun event. Hope to see you there.

Coming out is hard enough but when families reject or disown their children, it has a profound impact on their lives. This group will provide a safe space for support and encouragement in a loving environment where you will be accepted for who you are. The group is facilitated by a certified life coach and mom of a gay son with a heart big enough to love anyone who needs a mom.

Remember the local Drive-In? Mom's station wagon, a blanket and some popcorn in the back? Well, the North Bay MOBILE DRIVE-IN is for you! We're enthusiasts and patrons of the projected arts determined to resurrect drive-up outdoor cinerama! It's totally FREE and as simple as pointing your car at the side of a building, tuning your radio to 88.3 FM and sitting back for a classic style drive-in experience.   There's even a concession stand and donations are always welcome to offset our costs. We …

We are a group of men and women in our 20's - 40's that meet weekly in Marin for happy hour.  YES WE CARD EVERYONE! We love to meet new people, laugh out load and enjoy a lovely beverage together after a hard day at work. Just bring your fun self and enjoy the happy hours. Here are our rules: 1.  You must be in your 20's, 30's or 40's to join our group. No exceptions! (This applies to your guests as well - Yes, we card all new members!) 2.  You must KEEP a photo up of YOU for your profile. 3.  …

This is a group of friends who get together to walk for fitness after 5:00PM, during the work week in Marin.  We are FASTER walkers that DO NOT stop to smell the flowers or take time to look at the sunsets.  We are friends who like to walk with others for fitness for one hour. What we mean by fast:  We can hold a conversations, but your heart rate will increase and you will sweat!  We are not runners or speed walkers but we all have been told "gosh, you walk fast".  We will leave you in the dust …

Do you speak Italian? Do you like Italian food and wine?  Join us at our Marin Italian Speaking Group! Meet and mingle with Italian language and culture lovers! We get together at local Italian restaurants and enjoy food, wine and making friends while speaking la Bella Lingua! Come to an Italian Speaking Social Dinner and make new friends and network with Italian expats and speakers. All ages and Italian levels welcome. A presto! PLEASE NOTE: We speak in Italian. Please refrain in speaking Engli …

We are a friendly group creative people who want to start a Makerspace in Marin so that people of all ages and types can come in and learn, play, hack, make, create, and rule the world! We hold meetings at various locations throughout Marin with the intent of sampling a variety of locations and spaces until we find our permanent home. Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. At each meeting we spend a little time discussing the logistics of opening our Makerspace. The rest of th …

If you haven’t hooped yet, you need to come and check it out. You will be taught the basic moves to keep the hoop around your waist; while being able to move comfortably around the room. If you already have hooping experience and want to hoop with others; come and join us for this 60 minute open studio session. Class rates: Single, drop-in rate: $15 5-class discount card: $50 If you're a new student: PLEASE ARRIVE 10-15 MINUTES EARLY to fill out registration form. First-time students must …

Group restricted to ages 21 – 40 for NEW registrations We love the coastline, beaches, rolling hills, waterfalls, cliffs, wildlife, and great food. Come out and join us on one of our excursions! A Trail for Everyone Most of our hikes will take place in or around the North Bay area. Types of trails will include: Short out and backs or loops Full day hikes Urban hikes Casual strolls Challenging trails When Do We Eat? Sometimes we will eat on the trail, sometimes after the hike, possibly …

This Group is for Women looking to grow their friendships and network with women in the San Francisco BayArea. Our "meet ups" will occur mostly in the North Bay and possibly outings to San Francisco. We are mothers, business women, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, .....whatever your passion is for life. Please share with us! Women only please....

We are an evening club for professionals who fundraise and do service projects locally and abroad. We meet to enjoy fellowship, fun, speakers, food and drinks while we plan and implementing projects. Whether you are in the club to do community service, work on international projects, continue developing your professional career through workshops and networking sessions, or if you just want to make more friends, Rotary is the right fit for you. Come to make friends and to network, stay to change …

I wanted to form a group of 30’s to 40’s something, fun and energy filled people (singles or couples) who are looking to meet some new friends. Maybe you've drifted from the social scene a little bit last year for any number of reasons - you are new to the area, got consumed with work or family, a love interest didn’t work out, whatever. If you simply want to get back in the groove and restore that bounce in your life while exploring Marin County and SanFrancisco with a new circle of friends, th …

This group is for women over 50 who want to be Successful Internet Daters. Whether youʻve been thinking about it for awhile but feel unsure or a bit afraid of getting started or whether youʻve already gotten your feet wet but have not achieved the results you were hoping for, this group is for you. Iʻve been at it for a while and have finally discovered the secrets to success! One of the dating sights I belong to states that I get approx. 78 visitors to my profile per week! I started out with ze …

We're connecting the Bay Area community to leading social and educational events. Events are hosted at Gathering Thyme in Marin and other venues. The goal is to educate and support the health and wellness of our diverse Bay Area community. We are committed to helping you discover your natural ability to care for your health and the health of your family, friends and community. We do this through our high quality FREE weekly events as well as affordable educational programs. We host speakers from …

Do you speak Italian?  Would you like your children to play while speaking Italian? JOIN THE MARIN-ITALIAN-SPEAKING-PLAYGROUP! We meet at playgrounds in Marin and get to know other Italian families that love the Italian language and culture! Come join us at an ITALIAN SPEAKING PLAYDATE & PIC-NIC and get ready to have a fun-filled afternoon while speaking Italian.  Children of all ages are welcome! At the end the Playdate, we will have a picnic and eat all the delicious food that everyone bri …