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 …

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 …

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 …

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 :)

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 …

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 …

Karaoke, billiards, game nights, movies, beach parties, poker, pot lucks, bowling, happy hour, concerts, wine tasting, street fairs, submarine races, food fights... We are a social group of people who meet to make friends and have fun. This group is not limited to single people. There are no age restrictions. Like to walk or hike? Check out Take a Hike. Hiking Friends looks good if you can keep up. Want more social events? Look into Santa Cruz Minglers

This group is for dedicated hikers who are Intermediate/ Advanced, who want to hike in small groups and normally hike 10 - 20 miles. Some hikes may be shorter to fit conditions of the venue. Membership requirements are you MUST be friendly, a regular hiker and be able to hike longer distances without slowing down the hike.  Hikes may be local or long distance to be determined by the leaders imaginations. PLEASE NOTE: Guests are not allowed on any hikes unless approved by the hike leader in advan …

We are pretty full at the moment.  Feel free to join to be put on our waiting list. http://www.cruzbeer.com

Welcome to the Santa Cruz group of the Sierra Club! Here you will find a listing of some of the Santa Cruz Group activities as well as information about the Sierra Club. We welcome everyone to participate and encourage all to become members. ABOUT THE SIERRA CLUB: John Muir co-founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to share his love of nature. Since then, the Club has matured into the nation's largest and most influential environmental organization. The Club’s mission is to explore, enjoy, and protect …

I've started this group in an effort to meet more friends. I've lived in Santa Cruz for over two years as a '30 something' and found that it's hard to meet fun and interesting ladies when you're not in college anymore. This is my effort to find fun things to do with other ladies like going out to game night, day outings, resturant visiting, movie watching whatever! Just as long as your fun loving and want to make new girlfriends!

This is a group for women over 35(ish) who would like to network and build community with other women who have no childcare worries. You may never have had children or are empty-nesters, either way we'd like to cash in on our freedom by doing fun things together. Activities will range from simple coffee get-togethers to walks, hikes, bikes, concerts, trips - really anything we want ...because we can! A note on attendance:- Please only sign up if you can attend your first event within 3 months o …

Don't sit at home! Single Men and Women are gathering in South County. Enjoy a broad range of social events including parties, sports events, dine outs, dancing, movies, hikes, day trips & travel. Come join the fun!

Are you interested in meeting other Israelis here in the bay area? We are a bunch of friendly Israelis who hang out and do all sort of indoor and outdoor activities together. If you want to feel like you're in Israel surrounded by friends who speak the same language and share the same mentality for a couple of hours -- You've found the right meetup. Join us now and I hope to see you on our next activity! -Avital

Let's connect and have some fun! This meetup is for positive, energetic women who want to: meet other women who live in the area make new, lasting friendships have fun and enjoy new adventures participate fully by attending and/or hosting at least one group event per year Members are encouraged to initiate their own events by suggesting ideas for events from the home page of this group. If just two other members indicate they like an idea, an online form will then be available to the person wh …

Come join us...we are a friendly, mixed age, low stress, fun group of men and women who enjoy learning social ballroom dancing in Morgan Hill, with members from surrounding communities such as Gilroy, South San Jose and Monterey. Our focus is American Rhythm (ChaCha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, Bolero, Mambo) and American Smooth (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango) and Social Nightclub (Salsa, Night Club Two Step, West Coast Swing, Hustle). Your instructor is Chuck Braswell, a seasoned professional Chuck has  b …