This group is designed for people interested in forming a community around the teachings of Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnu-devananda (one of his disciples who brought the teachings of yoga to the West). We will try to offer a full range of activities including asana classes, meditation, pranayama (breathing exercise) classes, lectures on the classical teachings of yoga, and satsangs (uplifting programs that incorporate meditation, chanting, and lecture). Through our connections with the lineag …

Meet people practicing Earth Skills, which includes the study of nature, survival, wildlife tracking and birding, herbal medicine and wild edible foods, natural arts and music, traditional technologies and permaculture. This site is maintained to post our classes, camps and workshops taking place in your area. Regular programs in your area include our homeschool family classes which run monthly during the academic year from 1-3 pm, afterschool-classes-by-request from 3:30-5:30 pm, and our adult …

This group is for anyone interested in dancing the 5 Rhythms in Portland. *What are the 5Rhythms®? The 5Rhythms is a simple, powerful moving meditation that anyone – of any age, size, or physical ability - can practice. There are no steps to follow, no choreography to learn, no way to do it wrong. The only requirement is a body that is still breathing, a heart that is still beating, and mind that is still curious! Just like light, sound or ocean waves, a dancing body when moving freely passes th …

We readers of the Urantia Book and are sincere seekers for an improving our relationship with God. We all come from a diverse religious background of all faiths searching for God and desiring to have a personal relationship. We have regular meeting in the Portland area where we read sections from the Urantia Book as well as conduct topical religious studies centered on the Urantia Book. We value diversity of opinion and welcome your participation on our journey in finding God in ourselves and ot …

There are a lot of folks in and around Portland, Oregon who practice or are otherwise interested in the Historic European Martial Arts. Unfortunately, too few of us know each other. This group exists to provide us all with an excuse to get up, get out and get to know each other so that we can build a better, stronger Western Martial Arts community.

The Mormon Transhumanist Association is an international nonprofit organization that promotes change toward radical flourishing in creativity and compassion through technology and religion, as outlined in the Transhumanist Declaration and the Mormon Transhumanist Affirmation. We support discussion and public awareness of emerging technologies, defend the right of individuals in free and democratic societies to adopt technologies that expand human capacities, and anticipate and propose solutions …

Join Us! If you would like to take a look at the group and see what we're all about and join in on a few events before signing up.   You'll have approximately 10(ish) days to check out the site and attend a few events.  Please login by clicking "join us" and fill out the profile.  Cheers Here's what we're all about - PLEASE READ! We are Wine Enthusiasts who believe in "Living Out Loud" in all we do!  If you're a hetrosexual who enjoys the finer things in life . . . like fine wines, great restaur …

Sekhet-Maat Lodge represents Ordo Templi Orientis in Portland, Oregon. We are chartered to initiate through the P∴I∴ Degree. Additionally we offer weekly classes and performances of the Gnostic Mass, host social functions, conduct periodic public rituals in celebration of Thelemic holidays, and offer workshops on magick and related topics.

If you want to boldly stand up and communicate whenever you're called to, whether it's to share your beliefs, stories, business or your most urgent heart's desire, why not begin now? Get your Thursday mornings off to bang-up start with Vancouver Toastmasters, a a fun, friendly and supportive group. Join us for friendship and fun and become a better public speaker in the process. Established in 1946, Vancouver Toastmasters has a nice mix of new and experienced members who provide a supportive env …

This is a group for metal fans of all types who appreciate all forms of metal to get together and listen to great music in the Portland area. We will get together to listen to black, death, gothic, groove, industrial, and, yes, even nu-metal or whatever we decide to go to.

Do you know what it means to miss *eating in* New Orleans? This meet up is for anyone who wants to celebrate the food culture of the Crescent City right here in Portland. Depending on the interest of members, I envision future meet ups to include: Creole & Cajun dinner parties with wine pairings at a nominal charge per person Potluck dinners Outings to Cajun/Creole restaurants around PDX Notices about Louisiana musicians performing in town/performances by local artists who play NOLA jazz

An in-person twice-monthly exploration group for folks in the Vancouver/Portland area who are interested in deepening their NVC practice while doing Family Constellations. Depth empathy work is integrated, as well a little bit of information on what's happening between brains (some interpersonal neurobiology and neuroscience research). Suitable for all levels of NVC experience. 2 hour time frame. Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:30 am.

Portland and Vancouver Adobe Certification Expert Training Current session is Closed for new members, you are welcome to join our main Phgotoshop grup for future study session: http://www.meetup.com/ps-pdx In a nutshell, we study a chapter of a book each week, then gather online to discuss what we studied and get questions answered. Most book chapters take an hour to an hour and half to complete and our meetings run about an hour long. At the end of the training you should be able to pass the Ad …

Three times a year, more than 1,000 dealers converge on the Portland Expo Center, bringing such interesting vintage items as Victorian decor, doo-dads for your home, tin windup toys from the 1960s, fabulous furniture, original prints from the turn of the century, kitchenware, china, pottery, vintage clothing, books from your childhood and pretty much anything that isn't being made any longer. This is a great place to wear your best 1940s outfit or Victorian attire. The next opportunity is on Jul …

Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) bans or restricts dogs based solely on their appearance due to the idea that these dogs are “dangerous”. When a breed ban is enacted, any dog that looks like the targeted breed is removed from the home and likely euthanized. BSL does not take into account the actions, behavior, or history of the dog, it only considers the physical appearance of the dog. BSL is not only unfair and unethical, it is also ineffective. BSL fails to increase public safety because it …

NW PDX TRAIL RUNNERS - MEETUP from skot coatsworth on Vimeo. Are you passionate about running? Do you live for that endorphin high? So do we! Come and join the camaraderie every week for a easy/moderate/advance (run at your own pace) trail run up to Pittock Mansion (and other various locations throughout the Portland metro area) where you will be walked through a series of active stretches before and after. Not only will you be surrounded by other passionate folks, but you will be doing what you …

Meet and mingle with local Italian language and culture lovers! Come to an Italian Language Meetup and make new amici as you practice speaking, build your vocab and finally figure out those verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome. Ciao!

The focus of this Reiki Meetup, is to support the entire Reiki Community by serving as a way to: Announce any Reiki Shares in Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego and surrounding area Plan and hold gatherings to discuss Reiki Network with other Reiki practitioners Share and learn about opportunities where Reiki volunteers are able to serve Learn about Reiki If you have a Reiki Share or Circle planned that you would like announced through this Meetup, please contact me with all the information need …

Are you finding dealing with infertility to be difficult and stressful? Could you use some support? Join us at our next meeting. •A confidential and safe place to express your feelings. •Discuss the impact of infertility on your relationships. •Gain support by meeting other women dealing with miscarriages, fertility treatments, and adoption loss. Club Hope is a free infertility support group in the Vancouver, WA / Portland, OR area.  It run by CrossWay Church, so it comes from a Christian perspe …

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We are just a couple of girls that are trying to put together a great group of women to hang out with and have fun! Events will be held in both Portland and Vancouver, as we're from both places. We don't have any huge expectations of anyone joining our group. You just need to be laid back, know how to have fun, and hopefully carry on a conversation:) AND... you can sometimes include your significant "other" in our activities! Weeee!  (This isn't one of those stuffy groups with complicated or str …

Poetry. Prose. Words like secret doors to other worlds. We want to hear and experience what you've written. The Service Bay Bar provides a comfortable atmosphere to grab a drink, get on the mic, and let go...share your poetry with us, whether you're a newcomer to the spoken word scene or if you really know how to heat up the mic. Give us what you've got and be eager to hear from others who have their own poems and words to put forth.

"Dedicated to the restoration, preservation, and enjoyment of vintage, classic, and antique motorcycles." The VME is the Northwest's premiere vintage motorcycle collector and enthusiast's club. Founded in 1982, the club is dedicated towards the promoting of motorcycle safety and awareness, as well as the preservation, restoration, and enjoyment of classic motorcycles from the past and present.

The show was cancelled 14 years ago... and we don't care!  It lives on in our hearts, and in our bi-monthly public screenings.  Now in our 4th year, we are still the largest MST3K Meetup Group in the country!  Join us, won't you?  And we can all laugh at love.... AGAIN!

We love to waterski, wakeboard, jet ski, tube, or just hang out by the water with people who do.  Experienced or newbie, we are open to all.  If you own a boat or jet ski, bring it.  If you don't, we'll find room on someone's watercraft for you.  The Portland summers are short, so lets get in the water and enjoy it! Everyone is welcome!

Meet and mingle with local Japanese language and culture lovers! Practice your Japanese, learn culture, share stories, swap recipes, find the best restaurants or whatever. Join and bring friends. Since we are a growing group, event date/time and location may vary until we achieve wa... or find what works best for everyone! 18 and older and all levels welcome.

Giddy-up!!! We are a newly organized country/western dancing community for LBGTQ and gay-friendly dancers. We invite all country/western dancers to join us for an entertaining evening of dancing and socializing. An enthusiastic and resourceful steering committee is working to insure each dance is a stompin’ success! > ˜ 8 pm, dance lessons ˜ >  9 to 12, dancing >  DJ & instructor: Daniel Hutchinson, Out Dancing!˜ >  $10 per person >  dance mixers >  2-step, waltz, swing, polka > ˜ large, wood d …

Experiments in Truth was a Meetup Group started to allow people to participate in a forum that I call "Truth Circles". Truth Circles are dedicated to exploring and expanding: truth through conversation self-discovery through introspection community through sharing Set in a safe, relaxed environment, come indulge in fascinating conversation. You will have the opportunity to expand your understanding and outlook as you share in vibrant discussion with other friendly people. Sharing and expand …