Hi I'm the new organizer for the group and I am excited to take on the responsibility. Currently I work with the HandsOn Tech Silicon Valley program. We have worked with Google, Microsoft, and Baynetwork volunteers on a number of nonprofit IT projects and hope to recruit more skill-based volunteers. I want to use this meetup as a way where nonprofits, community volunteers, business leaders can come together and make a difference using technology. Just like my predecessor, I am hoping to bring to …

We are a group of fine artists that meet monthly for free demos and refreshments. We meet the third Thursday of every month. Bring your current work and get voted in for club membership. Members bringing their current work to meetings are voted on for artist of the month. We have an annual show, exhibit several times a year at great venues like the Triton's Midsummer Art Show, coming up this June, We work in all sorts of mediums including watercolor, oil painting, acrylics, jewelry making, s …

Bay Area Beginner Golf Meetup Group Join this group if you . feel like you are a beginner . don't take golf too seriously, just want to play, have fun, enjoy the weather, and meet new friends Our Goal Our goal is to get new golfers out onto the course. We try to provide a relaxed environment for those new to the game to get out onto the course and discover the enjoyment that is golf. What we are not is a teaching organization. We leave formal instruction to the professionals. If you have neve …

The purpose of Dangerous Curves is to foster a safe and supportive riding environment for women and their friends and families, while developing friendships with other people sharing a common interest in motorcycling, and to promote the knowledge about and appreciation of motorcycles. Our motto is R-E-S-P-E-C-T, which stands for: Ride safe and sane always. Follow laws, posted speed limits, and follow the lead of your Road Captain. We ask that riders have a current CA motorcycle license and ins …

This group is for those who love to draw, doodle, illustrate or generally be creative! There is no level of drawing expertise that you specifically need to have to participate. Stick figures are most welcome, and in fact, can be quite hilarious and awesome! Its challenging to find time to do art when you are busy living life, and if you love art and wish you did more then these meetups will be a solution for you. There will be time for free drawing at each meetup, but mostly there are themes fo …

Founded July, 2007. www.k9tl.com Want to have a fun time, practice dog training and meet other dog training enthusiasts from Santa Clara, San Jose, Los Gatos, Mountain View, South Bay Area, CA? We are an open community for dog training enthusiasts and dog lovers who enjoy the art of dog training. K9 Training Lab hosts training sessions for Obedience, AKC Rally, and CGC in South Bay Area, CA. To maintain a safe and friendly environment, we have a few prerequisites — • Dog is current on vacci …

A group interested in getting together to play Mahjong. Currently we're more focused on Hong Kong/Cantonese style of mahjong but we do also have a few sporadic meetups for Riichi mahjong.

Are you a busy on the go stitcher, crocheter or knitter? Need someplace to stop and focus with like minds on your current project? Let's meet at the Exclamation Point! We can stitch, chat, and get inspired. All hand needle workers (I.E. needle pointers, cross stitchers, knitters, embroiderers and...) are welcome!

"Cashflow" seems to be a thing of the past for so many...yet there are Trillions of dollars in Retirement accounts losing money, or earning returns in the single-digits. When you consider the average individual expects to retire by age 65, will single-digit returns afford a comfortable retirement? It's about time we as Americans opened our eyes to the reality that the old plan of "saving" just isn't working! Too many retirees are back to work, and that trend is just going to get worse. What can …

This group is for anyone interested in studying Irish with other Irish learners in the south bay. All levels are welcome. My current focus is to study for the TEG A1 (Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge - The European Certificate in Irish) and it would be nice to have others to practice Irish with in the south bay.

Chanoch Ben Yaacov, a Teacher of Kabbalah is coming to San Jose. He will be teaching Sunday Evenings, Monday Noon, and Monday Evenings, expressing an answer to the age old question Why am i living on this earth at this moment? and What am i here to do? and also that old standby "How can i be happier than i am?" The class assumes no background in Kabbalah or Judaism and will progress quickly to information that allows you to use this knowledge in your daily life for the purpose of becoming a hap …

I am an avid paper crafter and hobbyist Close to My Heart consultant.  Close to My Heart is a stamping company that offers a variety of clear stamps, inks, patterned papers, alterable items, and other paper crafting accessories.  Clear stamps are a wonderful alternative to the traditional red rubber stamps.  They allow you to see exactly where the stamp with go and they are also much smaller for storage. I plan to host regular open crop nights for working on your current projects and I can demon …

Shocked to know there isn't any group in the Bay Area where young desi people could meet and do goofy dhamaal activities (desi games, food, sports, movies, partying, bhangra, garba, plays, travels, etc.) together. So my dharam-patni and myself decided to start one. Please join us if you are desi (or non-desi and understand desi-giri). Currently open to couples only but send us an email and if we find you a cool desi we'll get you in :)

The British weekly The Economist, is best understood when critically examining the points raised in the articles and critical examination is best achieved in a group-discussion setting. do you regularly read The Economist? Do you find yourself often voicing your (dis)agreement with the articles? Then you should join this group, where we hope to have regular meetings to share and discuss articles of interest and expound upon the positions advanced in this venerable publication.

Startup Pitch Night provides the platform to practice and improve your pitch. The leadership team is dedicated to providing the platform for startups to practice their pitch. Our goal is make it fun to practice your pitch and to have it be within relaxed and supportive peer-driven environment. Additionally, we provide targeted networking and learning opportunities in the Silicon Valley, California region to meet, form partnerships, and launch or formulate new start-ups. RSVP to practice your pit …

Have you ever listened to a podcast and wondered what it would take to get your message broadcast? Do you have a business, non-profit group or idea that you think can build an audience? Then join PodcastMe, this group will help you learn ways to easily and effectively produce podcasts, give you support and low cost solutions to help you get your ideas out there and share insight as you grow your show! Also, if you currently have a podcast and have insight or ideas that you can share, or if you h …

Current and former Army Rangers: Lets Meetup for dinner, drinks, cigars... camaraderie!

The San Jose IBD Meetup group welcomes anyone who is interested in investing from beginning to advanced. We are dedicated to teaching the CAN SLIM Investing System. You do not need to be an Investor's Business Daily subscriber to join and membership is free. Each month, we will discuss the current market outlook and watch list stocks.

For all artists wanting to meet and work with fellow creative people in Northern California! BAAU (Bay Area Artists Unite) is an organization dedicated to building a network for current, former, and potential SF Bay Area Artists who are interested in meeting, collaborating, and hanging out with other creative and like-minded people. We’ve been around for over ten years now welcoming artists from all creative disciplines and all walks of life! Our ultimate mission is to stimulate and enrich the B …

Welcome to the SF Bay Area and Beyond Bellydance Meetup Group! We welcome all California -- Northern and Southern, National and International -- belly dancers and enthusiasts.  California belly dancers UNITE! PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR AND MESSAGE BOARD for the latest news and current events.  Come to a Meetup and share the joy of belly dancing (Raqs Sharqi or Oryantal dansi if you prefer) and find out about costumes and veils, shows, dancers, classes, teachers, styles and more! Teachers and da …

Come join the fun!!! Work out outdoors, get fit and have a great time doing it!! Beth Mid Fitness offers personal training, fitness camps and group exercise instruction amongst many other services catered to the people in the communities of Livermore and Tracy and stretching beyond into the Bay Area around the heart of San Jose. Our coaches are experienced and motivating to work with in the settings of the beautiful outdoors. They will motivate you and help you to accomplish your health and fit …

Welcome to Bay Area Photo Cliques! Your organizers, Thucelle Pham and I, started this meetup group to create unique opportunities for photographers, models and stylists to learn, network, and work together while improving skills and, of course, having fun and meeting people. We work hard to bring you fantastic opportunities to work and shoot with shoot top artists and models in studios and other great locations at a fraction of what it would cost you to do it on your own. As an added bonus, we …

The Milpitas Investor's Business Daily Meetup group welcomes anyone who is interested in investing from beginning to advanced. We are dedicated to teaching the CAN SLIM Investing System. You do not need to be an Investor's Business Daily subscriber to join and membership is free. Each month, we will discuss the current market outlook and watch list stocks.

CLICK ON CALENDAR (at left) TO SEE A CURRENT LISTING OF CLASSES- Details about this group: Learn photographic skills from professional photographers; Mastering Your Digital Camera, Photographing Children, Formal Portraiture, Shooting Editorial Shots for Magazines, Travel, Studio Lighting, Product Photography for Websites, etc. Classes and events focus on learning to be a better photographer. Classes and workshops are offered in cooperation with local parks and recreation departments, university …