The Sweet Spot of the Lesbian Universe The goal of Les Femmes PDX is to intentionally build a cohesive, harmonious, safe, thriving, happy, healthy community for Portland lesbians on the feminine side of the scale who want to spend time with other femme lesbians for friendship, fun and... we'll leave it at that. :) If you're new to Portland or you've been here a while, welcome! If you're just out of a relationship and forgot to make your own friends while in it (oops!) or lost the mutuals in the …

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. …

Want a way to meet other moms and make good friends here in Vancouver? This is the group for you! We have weekly meetups and do a variety of activities. We will be meeting for coffee/lunch at baby and toddler friendly locations, go for nature walks and hikes, outings to the zoo, local parks and more. If enough of us can make childcare arrangements we could even meet up for the occasional happy hour or girls night out. Moms of all kinds are welcome, we are very accepting and friendly.  Look forwa …

Hi, I'm Suzanne.  I'm involved in other meetup groups but can't seem to find activities on my side of town so I'm starting my own!! This is for anyone that is looking to develop new friendships while playing games, sharing food, having a cocktail, watching movies or even doing some type of crafty project. A lot of the meetups that I post will be in my home which is located in NE Portland around 82nd and NE Sandy or will be activities in this area of town.  Hope to meet you soon!

For the organizers of this Meetup, Glass Half Full is more than just the status of our drink glasses or a simple phrase - it is how we live our lives. There is always more to see and do in the world, more to learn, more friends to meet and more fun to be had. We always leave room for a little more, which is why we created the group Glass Half Full. Meetup has allowed us to make some amazing friends, learn more about the world and ourselves all while having a great time and we want to ensure that …

Ok, so once again I was lamenting over beers with my best friend that my old bookclub in Michigan was so awesome & I totally miss it... The books, friends, food, wine & good times. I love living in Portland & have met some great people, but I'm looking for the next awesomest bookclub! You: Awesome! (any age or gender) ok, well over 21 so we can drink. Intelligent Enjoy good food & wine/beer or what have you. Read the book Have an interesting life so we have something to talk about after the boo …

"Strangers are just friends waiting to happen" Why stay home when you can venture out for all kinds of activities, parties and events throughout the Portland area? This group is a social club of females in the greater Portland area, ages 40 and up, that want to join us and try new things,new places, and have a lot of fun while meeting other great ladies! We will hold different types of social events throughout each month designed to introduce you to friends in our age range. Our calendar will …

Tired of haggling your friends to see that band coming to town you're totally digging that they just aren't into? Want friends to join you at that dive bar show you love each week? Need an excuse to check out an awesome new music venue? Wish someone would invite YOU to a concert for once instead of the other way around? This Meetup group is just for you. We're a group of fans of live music of any kind that want to see great shows, meet new people, and support live music venues around Portland. …

This group and these parties are for ANYONE who likes to make friends, socialize and dance Bollywood-Bhangra while doing so. Every 3rd Friday of the month the Jai Ho! Meetup takes place at BRANX in Portland. Come early before 10 pm to find reserved area for meetup, get our special drink Chai-tini & socialize with meetup friends. FREE Henna till 10 pm. Fun and easy to learn dance lessons with Prashant at 10 pm. Stay late to show off your new moves on the dance floor. ★ Jai Ho! Dance Party ★ Te …

This is a group for people living in the Inner NE Portland neighborhoods (Boise, Alberta, Irvington, Concordia, Grant Park, etc). Many of the other Portland Meetup groups are more suburban, and it would be nice to have a specific group for close-in NE, as there is so much to do here. Meetups will be anything from coffee get togethers, meeting up to walk or run, enjoy grabbing happy hour or a drink, playdates for kids, dinner parties, or anything anyone would like to do. As someone new to the are …

On a practical level, this Portland social group is for lesbian/queer and queer-friendly women who have vitality and a strong sense of self. I say "practical" because I realize that most people use meetup casually, to meet others and find things to do from time to time. But ideally, I'd like to manifest a village of warriors. To me, a true warrior of modern times is a strong woman who has a healthy relationship with power. She speaks her truth, walks her own path, lives by her chosen principles …

Mapping Our Destiny together with Women is a fun, friendly, sassy, diverse group of women who encourage each other as we learn and have fun along this journey of life together. If you are a woman over 30 and live on the West side of Portland, like to have fun while enriching your life, and want to expand your circle of friends, this is the group for you! Some of the events we will be posting include: book club, concerts, day trips and local events, movie or game nights, paint your own pottery,do …

For all the bi and gay men who are looking for more quality friends. Come meet and hang out in a friendly environment, get to know, support and laugh at each other. The group is designed for professionals or people with goals in life that live in the Portland Metro Area. In the future, in addition to periodic meeting we would like to organize fun and exciting things to do. Ideally, this would be a group where we could become good friends and rely upon each other for support and friendship. So, …

For all the guys who are looking for more guy friends. Established and happy in life but wanting more guy time? Come meet and hang out in a friendly environment. This group is for guys who want to: Talk, relate, and laugh about dating and relationships, music, sports, fitness or any other shared interests. Meet for occasional happy hour, brunch, drinks, games, or other activities around town. Get to know each other, make friends, laugh at each other, support each other, and welcome new members. …

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 …

If you are looking to connect with great people, foster a stronger sense of community by cooking and sharing great food, and maybe even find love, then this is the group for you. Our group is NOT exclusive to singles, however one of the primary purposes of our gatherings is to help single people connect in a no-pressure environment so that love can blossom in its own way. If you're in a relationship, but still interested in building community and sharing delicious food: fantastic! You'll be give …

Welcome to Portland Poly Family meetup, the Portland Oregon based meetup group for polyamorous individuals with a mindset for building family and community This community is geared at establishing a support system for alternative poly family units in order to create a sense of community, support, friendship, and to allow relationships to grow naturally in a community setting. Our group is based on the principle that every person deserves a village. We welcome those with children of all ages, e …

What do you do after the Puppy Socialization Classes? Are you frustrated or overwhelmed with the local dog parks? Is your previously well-mannered and socialized puppy going through adolescence? Let's bring our sense of humor along with our friendly pups together for some fun, informal, short, appropriate play sessions to tire them out and make new doggie friends. We can meet in someone's back yard, find a seldom used park, or meet up at the Sandy River Delta (1,000 Acres) . I'm hoping this grou …

I moved to Portland almost a year ago with my partner. We only knew her cousin and no one else. Needless to say, our social meter was definitely in the red a few months later: ( I struck up a conversation with a woman on a bus, mentioned I didn't know anyone and she suggested joining meetup. We attended our first meetup two weeks later, a second one the day after. From those meet ups , we met 6 fabulous men and close to a dozen fantastic women. People from all different careers with an age range …

Welcome to your FRIENDS OF CONSCIOUS LIVING. We are a combination of 2 groups. The first one is a group of people seeking to live more consciously by intention. To foster this, we meet to discuss and share our experiences and insights in open conversations or presentations by members of our circle and friends from other circles. Our topics are diverse, many of an esoteric nature, many of a practical nature. We are inspired by the works of Caroline Myss, Thomas Moore, Sri Aurobindo, Ervin Lasz …

Welcome to the Brits In Portland Meetup Group This group is for British expats, family members and friends living in and around the great city of Portland, but members from other cities are welcome too!!! Do you miss having a sausage roll over a cold pint or maybe a good chicken vindaloo, or how about some fish & chips ? - "Yeah" me too - Then why not join us and attend one of  our meetups in the very near future - we promise to try and make you feel welcome. Our events include such things as - …

This is a group for any parents in the St. Helens and surrounding areas who are looking for friendship,  support.... or just the chance to talk with another adult after spending all day (or evening, for the working parents) saying things like: "Don't touch that!" "Get your hands out of the toilet!" "Don't bite your brother!" "Don't color on the walls!" "Don't put that in your mouth!" Parenting is not for the faint of heart, and it helps to have friends to hang out with who can share in all the …

Interested in strategy "Euro" games, but find it a bit intimidating to get started? PDX Game Night is a playful, friendly way to make friends and explore some awesome new games. My husband and I are professionals that are closet Euro board games lovers. We have a stash of what we like to call "Gateway Games" which will transition you from Clue, Stratego, and Monopoly into some higher strategy games like Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride, and St. Petersburg. We also have heavier games like Agricola, Po …

Hello Everyone, My name is Mark, (I am a business owner and entrepreneur, like many of you) Here is my SECOND revision... I have just stepped up to replace Bret as the Organizer of this group. (I would like to thank Bret and others for starting this group and keeping it going so far) Thank you to Tysa for agreeing to be Co-Organizer of this Meetup Group, we are seeking more, plus assistant organizers and event hosts, please speak up. Picking up where Bret left off, I also want to share my th …

Come meet new and old friends who have an interest in learning and continuing to speak Greek!This group is for anyone who enjoys learning and practicing speaking Modern Greek, and good company!Varying levels of proficiency exist among members so do not be intimidated.  This group started on HACCM , Hellenic American Museum and Culture Center, but has also moved to Meetup Site.In Greek culture it is very common for people to have a group of friend (parea) that they can share a cup of coffee, kafe …

This is a meetup group for any and all outdoor activities or extreme sports, and also a good ole fashion get together to chill! I want to bring together people with the same passion of adrenaline and adventure. A few of the activities myself and my friend do and want to get more into are: Surfing, White Water Kayaking, River Floating, Skydiving, Paragliding, Dirtbiking, Wakeboarding, Kneeboarding, Running, Camping, Hiking, Anything that has adrenaline or adventure... preferably both :) I want us …

Hello ladies! This is a Meetup group for women in their30's and 40's who live in Portland proper and would like to make new friends while participating in fun activities. While this is a Women's Only group, some of the meetups may be open to members and their male friends/ significant others. This group is geared towards participation. Whether you can make it once a week or only once a month we would love to have you! Dues will be a 1x only amount of $4 payable in cash. There will be a record …

I'm a hostess, promoter, coordinator, and matchmaker by nature. Since moving to Portland, I decided to make my joy my job, which is networking people and making beneficial bonds. I love to dance and make introductions, so this group is for people (singles, entrepreneurs, newcomers) looking to make new connections through me from all the networking I do already. I'll share all that I'm up to, over the weekends and hope to make many friends make more new friends, and perhaps even fall in love. Sin …