Are you a mother of an infant, toddler or preschooler who would love to connect with other Christ-loving moms? Then this is the place for you. You are also absolutely more than welcome if you don't know Jesus but are interested to know more. We strive to praise and honor Him with our lives and activities! Let's get together and have play dates, chat about this wonderful and awful journey called parenting, minister with what spiritual gifts we have to offer, and just have a grand old time of fell …

Cruz Beer is a social group dedicated to promoting and highlighting the craft beer community in the greater Santa Cruz area. Celebrate craft beer!

Welcome to the meetup group associated with ROMP, the mtb advocacy club for San Mateo and Santa Clara counties! We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting mountain biking and multi-use trails in our area, affiliated with the International Mountain Biking Association. On our meetup you'll find mountain bike rides of various levels around Santa Clara & San Mateo. Other local ride offerings include the Mere Mortals meetup (typically gentler rides) and the San Jose Mtn Biking meet …

Meet fellow travel enthusiasts near you! Join us and relive adventures, share photos from around the world and get travel tips and recommendations on Domestic and International destinations. .....or find a new travel buddy! There is a wealth of knowledge and some wonderful stories among the members of this group. So let's tap into it. Some of us are seasoned travelers and some are novice. There is something for everyone. We may schedule group outings, both locally and abroad, if there is interes …

We are so happy you are interested in joining! To see what we're up to, please see the page for the current month's "Events and Activities"! Being a parent can be an extremely rewarding experience, as well as a very challenging one. Although we usually revel in the every day joys of parenting, we can also feel isolated and frustrated. As parents, we also need adult social interaction while our children learn how to interact and play with others. We are often faced with questions and concerns ab …

So you think you CAN'T dance? Think again! Contra dancing is a wonderful activity for anyone who enjoys live music, dance, socializing, fun, etc. We hold dances each month at the Monterey YMCA. All skill levels and ages are welcome. No prior dance experience is necessary, and every dance is preceded by a lesson. The dances are very social by nature and all are welcome here — married and unmarried couples; singles, alone or with friends; people of all ages! Children are also welcome at dances if …

So who are we and why should you come to one of our workshops? By combining the art and science of real world communication, Social Fluency has developed a fun, skills-based  curriculum that is built on peer-reviewed research in cognitive behavioral psychology, neuroscience and other cutting-edge disciplines. Our effectiveness has been proven by both scientific studies and real-world results. Our unique teaching techniques and highly skilled instructors blend interesting content and interactive …

Welcome to the Social Lounge! We are an inclusive group for lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender. We are diverse in ages, gender & ethnicity. This group will meet a few times a month. Whether it is a dinner, bbq's, literary night or a hike. We try to be eclectic with the events we choose, so everyone may have an opportunity to attend a meetup that is interesting for them. Additionally, a photo of yourself is requested, however we also understand your need for privacy or "not being out" and a …

Associated with the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of commerce TYP is a group of Today's young professionals and tomorrows business leaders. Our goal is to connect young professionals who are looking to get involved in the community, meet and network with new people from the Silicon Valley and also individuals involved with the Chamber of Commerce. We have monthly mixers at various locations that are typically the first Wednesday of each month, quarterly educational roundtables, and various vol …

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

We Play for fun and mainly focus on the family strategy games; SUCH AS SCATTERQORIES, BALDERDASH, BRAINQUEST We play games of all kinds, but mostly board games However, if you have a hankering for a more traditional game like, Bridge, or Scrabble, bring it along and see if anyone's interested... The goal is to have a few hours a week to let your mind explore different puzzles and situations. all ages and from various gaming and non-gaming backgrounds are welcome, so long as you remember that we …

A Cuddle Party is a three and ½ hour communication workshop centered around touch and affection that teaches adults new ways to connect with one another.You can wear your PJ's, eat snacks and tea, and meet some new fun folks. Expand you kindness quotient, connect with your compassion, and know that what you choose will be honored. Together we will create a safe space for ease of self –discovery. There is a 45 minute introduction and 2.5 hours of 'free style' cuddling. There is no requirement to …

For anyone who wants to see theatre productions in San Jose and South Bay Area.

The purpose of this meetup is to bring together people interested in the principles of Permaculture Design: Care of the Earth, Care of People, Share the Surplus. I have no preconceived idea of how it will evolve. My hopes are to create a place where ideas and action can come together to promote a resilient, compassionate and sustainable community.

Coastal hikes, inland hikes, simpler walks in town, cultural and social events -- we've expanded beyond the scope of the group's original name. Maybe some "hiking to music" in the form of Square Dancing or Ballroom Dancing. There will be some meetups at Cubberley Pavillion in Palo Alto where lessons are taught at 8pm every Friday and and Saturday nights. Some of our events will be small dog friendly as I have a Papillion. :) The age range is extended to make it a 35-65ish group. Anybody with …

Because I am now also the co-organizer of another fabulous group, Santa Cruz Girlfriends Club, and because most of my members, if not all, are already members of Santa Cruz Girlfriends, I have decided to combine Santa Cruz Chicks Who Dig the Dance Scene with Santa Cruz Girlfriends Club and begin the process of closing down Santa Cruz Chicks Who Dig the Dance Scene!! If you are not already a member of Santa Cruz Girlfriends Club, I strongly encourage you to join, as I will only be posting events …

We are a roaming art gallery, concert hall and group of friends! Santa Cruz Pop-up Art Party sets up temporary art gallery and community space then generally only stays up for 2-10 hours. We encourage artists and art lovers alike to come and participate in our temporary community event experience. You can find us at events throughout Santa Cruz County, and on the web. Membership to the art party is free, if you have a love of art, a deep seeded desire for community, or just want to be part of a …

San Jose Tennis Meetup has a range of tennis skills, from beginner to advanced intermediate players. All levels are welcome, and everyone has a great time playing and meeting new people.Did you know San Jose Tennis Meetup is FREE. Did you know that you can attend the regularly scheduled sessions at local courts for free. You can also post and schedule private matches among yourselves for free.We are also planning to develop tennis clinics to help the beginner and advanced player improve their te …

This group is for parents (not just the moms!) with babies born between May 2012 and May 2013 (+/- a month).  The date range for the group is so our kids are close in age, which makes activity planning a little easier (as well as advice sharing since we are all going through similar challenges). We welcome both working and stay-at-home parents, so have events during the weekday, on weekends and in the evenings. Are you an active person looking for an active group of supportive parents?  Join us! …

Welcome! We hike from a fraction of a mile to tens of miles, mostly in Santa Cruz County. Sometimes we will carpool up to one hour from Santa Cruz. Read the description carefully for each hike. Most hikes will have a steep and rugged part. Some hikes have shorter or flatter options. Children are welcome if they can keep up and sometimes dogs are welcome depending on local regulations. See the "Photos" section for pictures of past hikes. See the "About Us" section for frequently asked questions …

I have been living in Santa Cruz for 6 years now and one thing is so very apparent. It's not easy to build a network and community of friends in Santa Cruz if you did not grow up in Santa Cruz. I love living in this extremely beautiful part of the world but one also needs a community of friends at the same time. You don't have to be a transplant in Santa Cruz although that is what I am. All are welcome. There is no age range or requirement. If you live in the Santa Cruz area (including all surro …

Movies, Restaurants, Bars ... you don't always need to go far to have fun! This group is for easy-going and fun young people willing to hang out anywhere close to Downtown Campbell/San Jose/Los Gatos. We plan events in other parts of the bay area as well. If you want to meet awesome people, make new friends and share a nice evening, this group is for you !!! P.S. - Please have a clear picture of your face on your profile. It helps us recognize you. I can't approve your request if you dont :)

Ours is a welcoming community of local families looking for play-dates and friendship. We are based in Marina and have most of our playdates here, but also welcome moms from the surrounding towns. We encourage members to add playdates to the calendar. We also offer a low-cost, totally optional toy lending library. I have predominately toddler toys available currently.

Though we have many members on multiple MeetUps, thousands of singles are on our email list and our Facebook presence is growing! SSC has been offering events to singles for many years! Our events are held between San Jose and San Francisco. Dine, dance, mingle with fellow singles for fun, friendship...and maybe more! There is no membership fee! Some events are specific to ages late 20's to early 40's and also mid 40's and up. These are labeled as such. All other events are open to single adult …

This group was started to accommodate hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to go on organized hikes during the week. Whether due to mid-week days off, flexible work schedules, retirement or kids in school, if you have days/time off during the week and want to get out and enjoy the wonderful hiking we have in the south bay, this is the group for you. All hiking levels are encouraged to join and we welcome members of other hiking groups in the area as well. We welcome feedback and suggested hik …

We are a group of women and men, mid 40s to 50s, who are well-traveled, internationally-oriented, physically and culturally active, whose aim is to bring together like-minded people doing fun activities such as hiking, movies, bike rides, wine bars/wineries, dining out, potlucks, and cultural performances. The group is based in and around downtown San Jose, but is open to events all over our beautiful Bay Area. Newcomers to the Bay Area are welcome. Unlike the typical Meetup, we would like to en …

Join the San Francisco's Bay Area most successful network of young professionals and create your own business opportunities. Read the below for details and a list of participating companies. Mail membership@ypn-online.org to join our mailing list. YPN (SJC) is a non-profit community of young professionals in Silicon Valley with sister chapters in Austin, Atlanta, Bangalore, Boston, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Raleigh and Vancouver. The group started off as an organ …

I decided to start this group because we have some really awesome and fun hiking trails in our area. And also, some of these agencies have docents that really rock. The Open Space Authority docents are friendly, engaging and won't make you cry hiking up the hill (unless you like killer hikes and then they have some crazy intense hikers, too). This group is for anyone who likes to go hiking, or for walks and would like people to go with. If you like walking with other people, if you are shy, frie …