I find it extremely difficult to find group of people that has the same passion for the written word as I do. If you do not want to drive half an hour, over three bridges, and sit in traffic for who knows how long, this may be the group for you. The patrons of this group should be open-minded to all forms of writing, yes even sci-fi, as well as, being open to honest but respectful feedback from the group. Publishers and editors are welcome, or if your just new in town and want to hear local writ …

Eastbay Localprenuers Meetup In order to survive as an entrepreneur, it's crucial to understand how to make the right connections, get the tools and inspirational education in order to grow your business. Eastbay Localprenuers Meetup brings you fresh speakers, monthly training and networking to jump-start your projects and dreams. • Have great business ideas; however you don’t know where to start? • Clueless about Internet Marketing 101? • Have a website that's not working for you? • Need to …

Its now 2013 and after a hiatus we're getting the group back on track so hope to see you all there on Tuesdays! Best, Jessa What is Coworking? Coworking is redefining the way we do work. The idea is simple: that independent professionals, freelancers, and those with workplace flexibility work better together than they do alone.¹ Coworking answers the question that so many face when working from home: “Why isn’t this as fun as I thought it would be?” Beyond just creating better places to work, co …

Join Global me and participate in our meet-ups each month to help our Bay Area community and be a good global citizen. Get involved, help your community, and change our world! Our activities are open to everyone, of all ages. Global Me is a project of URI, a global grassroots interfaith network that cultivates peace and justice by engaging people to bridge religious and cultural differences and work together for the good of their communities and the world. Visit www.uri.org.

The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires. Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds. This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter …

Welcome to the East Bay Travel Club! Come out to meet people who like to travel the world, find out about their past experiences and advice on future adventures. Who knows but you might find travel companions and have great fun? My best memories of travel were me and my brother in the back seat of my family's car taking road trips from Illinois to Florida, California/East Coast, or exploring ports on dad's boat along the Illinois river, Michigan City sand dunes, Grand Haven, Michigan artist co …

The San Francisco Bay Area has a rich history of radical movements and individuals starting in the 1800's and continuing to the present. Movements such as the Wobblies (Industrial Workers of the World), other forms of anarchism, socialism, communism, marxism, civil rights, feminism and enviromentalism flourished in this region. Individual radical figures who played a role include Jack London, John Muir, Tom Mooney, Emma Goldman, Alexander Berkman, Harry Bridges, and many more. Join this Meetup t …

Are you looking for a way to release fear? Or other patterned conditions that do not serve our highest good? Are you looking for a loving community of people that are after your same goal? Are you looking for a guide that will lead you every step of the way in this transformative breath work? The conscious use of breath is an ancient science, over 5000 years old. Breathing is considered the bridge between the body and the soul. As we breath in we are inviting the outside world inside, taking in …

Are you on a path of self-discovery? Do you seek tools to dive deeper, to integrate within yourself, the love you wish to see and be in the world? This meet-up in centered around the principle teaching of a Course in Miracles: Nothing Real can be Threatened Nothing Unreal exists Herein lies the peace of God. COURSE IN MIRACLES is a teaching device, a metaphysical textbook, created to assist One in shifting their perspective from fear to love. The foundation of the teachings are based on universa …

You are invited to join us at The Spiritual Healing Center located in the heart of downtown Mill Valley at 260 East Blithedale Avenue for a guided meditation and Spiritual Healing. The healing will remove all disease, foreign energy from your body, emotions, mind, spirit and soul. You higher power will be awakened in your body. Bridge the gap between your heart and soul during this powerful healing and meditation. This is an on-going meditation for donation only. The suggested donation is $20.00 …

The purpose of this group is to gather everyone who is interested in getting together consistently on weekends for a nice bike ride to different beautiful places in the Bay Area. My friend and I started biking a month ago and found that we really enjoy it. We have been to the Golden Gate Park and we love the ride over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and then to Tiburon. We want this to be a fun group where everyone could talk and hang out for brunch after the bike ride. We will come up with …

The final and essential defense of a free society is an independent, open, and aggressive media. Sadly, the dominant corporate media seems to spend most of its time avoiding real news stories, instead dwelling on distractions and methodically undermining the quality of public debate. This discussion/work group will especially focus on 1) exploring and developing alternatives to mainstream media, 2) promoting open, meaningful and non-confrontational discussion and inquiry in our society, and 3) …

Welcome to the SocialBiz Meetup group! This Meetup group is for those who want to learn about and grow their business through online marketing and social media. Our focus is on helping small businesses but anyone who is trying to learn how to leverage the internet to create and grow a strong online presence is welcome. We meet at least twice a month on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm in Petaluma, California, about 30 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge on Hwy 101, and is led by Roohi Moolla, CEO/Founder …

PyLadies is an international mentorship group with a focus on helping more women become active participants and leaders in the Python open-source community. Our mission is to promote, educate and advance a diverse Python community through outreach, education, conferences, events, and social gatherings. PyLadies also aims to provide a friendly support network for women and a bridge to the larger Python world. Anyone with an interest in Python is encouraged to participate! Join our mailing list fo …

This is a group for anyone interested in technology and mental health. In the past couple of years, we have seen movement of Health Tech in Silicon Valley; however, mental health is still barely covered. This is a group for people who care about bridging the gap between mental health and technology - may it be advancement of treatment, reducing stigma, or brainstorming for new ideas to help people who are suffering. Looking forward to meeting people who are equally interested in solving some of …

Tech entrepreneurs that live north of The Bridge who want to bounce ideas off each other, network for feedback, discuss current trends in B2B, B2C and the mobile and digital space.

The Interaction Design Studio organizes workshops, discussions, and presentations aimed at discovering and sharing knowledge related to user interface and user experience design. We explore and promote useful tips and tools, including design patterns, HTML, CSS & JS templates, and prototyping systems that are useful to web designers and developers. We also host workshops aimed at bridging the knowledge-base gap that exists between designers and developers, especially in the freelance community.

Love to run?  Love to explore?   Runsploring is the ultimate combination.  This group is aimed at staying active, having fun, being social, and exploring the hidden gems of San Francisco.  Although we like to get a workout, Runsploring is a laid back activity and we don't take ourselves too seriously. As a Runsplorer, we pick a starting location and route.  Then we run at a comfortable pace and stop if we come across an amazing view, landmark,  or anything else that sparks our interest.  The u …

Hello new friends! My name is Courtney, and I am in need of a community! I get this itchy feeling that I cannot be the only out there who feels this way, so I have created this group with the hopes of connecting to some like-minded individuals. I want to create friendships. I want to learn together. I want to grow together. Ultimately, when I see this group in my mind, I want us to be eclectic in our interests and the way in which we approach magic and our lives. Truth be told, my belief system …

The San Francisco Bay Area New Century Lions are a dynamic group of service-minded individuals. We come from many backgrounds. Some of us are starting families; some are in college or graduate school; and some are professionals in chosen fields. Diverse with individuality, when we come together, we are unified in our service to the local and global communities. We serve. The San Francisco Bay Area New Century Lions have several fundraisers and activities. We throw a marvelous Halloween …

Welcome to The Writers’ Place! This Meet-Up is for aspiring authors who would love to take writing and creativity classes in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Skip the bridges and tunnels. Join Creativity/Writing Coach, Barbara Millman Cole and Freelance Editor and YA author, Karen Morison-Knox, for classes on writing, editing, and creativity. Transform into the writer you want to be. Barbara and Karen, both award-winning authors, will help you discover the joy of writing and the secrets to writing …

Writing offers a way for people to connect to deeper, wiser aspects of ourselves – a way for us to find out, as the poet Audre Lorde said, “what we didn’t know we knew.” Almost every writer has experienced mysterious moments when the words that flow from our pens, or from our fingers on a keyboard, seem as if they come from someplace else – a place beyond our small human selves. Sometimes, when we let it happen, it’s as if the words become a little boat, a raft on which we can sail in a larger s …

BRIDGEMEN is a cross-section of gay, bi and trans men in our 30's and 40's who are looking to give back to our community. We organize fun and relevant community service projects that provide leadership opportunities and create friendships. Our goal is to make San Francisco a safe and happy place for everyone—by building bridges between our many social networks through service and social awareness. In the past year, we have reached out to all corners of our city, making a lasting impact through a …

Bridging the French & US Entrepreneurs' communities by organizing events and technology showcases.

Zouddha - Meditation. Learn meditation in a quiet, safe, clean and respectful environment. Meditation helps you calm down, releases stress and helps you ease from any emotional turmoils going on in your life. Benefits are instantaneous. Zouddha meditation is an easy method that does not require any pre-training or background into spirituality. You will be taught all the basics or advanced techniques depending on your level of awareness. Starting 20th April, we will meet every Saturday at 10.30 a …

Ever since I moved from San Francisco to the East Bay to start a family, I have enjoyed my days of sunshine, not waiting in line to get into the Trader Joe's parking lot, and my backyard. What I'm missing are the networking events of San Francisco and Silicon Valley which all happen around the same time I have to give my newborn a bath. If this sounds like you, or if you are in the start up world (or want to be) but are on the East Side of the Bridge + Tunnel, join this group. Our restaurants an …