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 an …

… Included among our current event plans are intimate workshops, fashion, artistic nude, erotic, and lingerie group shoots, live events, and networking and gallery parties, but we've only just begun. Whatever it is, we're dedicated to planning and providing a high quality experience that will leave you wanting more.  We encourage hobbyists, novices, seasoned pros, and the curious to join and share your ideas and passion while meeting and learning from others.  Rich Cirminello

… This involves educating and informing voters on economics, history, current events and any other subject related to that goal, and especially influencing government legislation and government officials to act in accordance with their oaths to uphold and defend the Constitution and protect our God-given rights. Without this, there can be no liberty. Join us!

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.

The purpose of Hayward Business Network is to educate and support our membership in the areas of professional ethics and good business practices.  We also update our members about current events and subject matters in the local Hayward area and vicinity.  We encourage members to be a professional sales force and referral source for one another.  The meetings are held at Mimi's Cafe in Hayward.  Our meetings are open to business owners and professionals.  Please RSVP here or leave a message at 51 …

Enjoy learning to speak Italian in the setting of an authentic Italian restaurant in downtown San Mateo with a native Italian speaker from Tuscany, Italy, not far from Firenze. Conversation on food, culture, history, current events and even sports with eachother and with Fabio and his friends at Acqua Pazza restaurant in San Mateo.

No experience is needed to fish or camp - just a helpful, friendly cooperative attitude. Our events will be all around the Bay Area in the diverse environments -- Ocean, Lakes, Bay, Delta and Streams - - We will do some walking outings - exploring with the Rangers and Docents of various parks. SO - - - we are all about enjoying the great outdoors - - Please join us and let the adventures begin! Please always RSVP as we will be sharing ALL activities - Planning, Chores & Costs as well …

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the leading orgnanization committed to finding new therapies and ultimately a cure for CF, and to improve the lives of those with the disease. We welcome volunteers to join our efforts in San Jose and throughout Santa Clara County and Santa Cruz County!Volunteers meet to develop community contacts, linkages and resources. They know the community and its resources.Plan and implement fundraising events ,recruit and orient new volunteers and represent the Foundat …

We are a community of Slackliners here in the Bay Area. Our aim is to promote and get more people involved in this great sport! We hold weekly sessions in the bay area. We're currently meeting at various locations in and around Mountain View, but we'd like to hear about other great spots to hold sessions. We can setup on beaches, in parks, at events or just about anywhere we can imagine. Everyone and anyone is invited to come out and give it a try. It is a challenge at first but once you try it …

Hello Golf Enthusiasts, Welcome to the South Bay Hole-In-One Group. This group is geared towards those who share the passion and desire to have fun, play golf, and improve in this game. Based on our research of current Meetup groups, it has been determined that 1) there are limited, quality Golf Meetup Groups in the South Bay and 2) there is no need to spend an inordinate amount of money to play the best of the best courses in the Bay Area, including Cinnabar Hills, Bayonet/Blackhorse, Poppy Hil …

Welcome to the Bay Area Photography Events Meetup Group ! Our group is open to all photographers regardless of your current level of knowledge about photography, the kind of photography that you enjoy doing or the type of camera that you use. We sponsor a variety of photography related events - photo shoots, lectures, classes, and workshops. We also welcome your suggestions about the kind of events that you would like to have us offer. If you have a special skill or knowledge that you would lik …

We are a group of movie fans united by our love of current -- and classic -- French films, and more. What's the "more?" Well, French Food, French Art -- whatever strikes our fancy. If you can't distinguish Mathieu Amalric from Mathieu Kassovitz, you're welcome! If you don't know the difference between the Nouvelle vague[ and Nouvelle cuisine, you're welcome! If you do know the differences, you're welcome! Whether you speak French fluently, a little, or not at all, you're welcome! All you need …

Open Sweat Lodge and other events at the Weaving Unity Retreat Center in Boulder Creek, CA (Santa Cruz Mountains). Our Lodge meets monthly; alternating women's lodges one month with community lodges the next month. Our intention is to create a safe, sacred space for purification (body, mind, emotions, and spirit). The Sweat Lodge is a ceremony that is found in indigenous cultures around the world. We honor those who have brought these traditions forward. We do not, however, hold to tradtions tha …

… I'm currently invested in my Etsy store where I sell little monster sculptures (you can look me up under the name HappyMoonBelly). Long term goals for this group is just offer support and ways to get out of creative ruts and keep pushing forward with all our creative endeavors. I hope to tie in some local industry events and artists in the future, for those that are curious about developing your professional portfolio's further. Upcoming Art meetups will be: > illustrating your own greeting c …

Membership in this group is currently closed.   WHO WE ARE We are lesbian/bisexual women in our late 30s to early 50s who love to read, discuss books, cook/enjoy good food, and socialize. We are friendly, intelligent, and respectful of different points of view. Since this is the kind of group that requires advanced planning (reading, preparing a home and food, and hosting), we encourage conscientiousness regarding RSVPs. Please record your decision to attend or not on the website by the …

… Learning & Understanding - Diverse and unique professions - Arts and crafts - Language and dance Sharing Our Experiences - Blogging - Video sharing - Social networking - Photography - Creative writing Connecting Others - In-person events - Connecting with other organizations - Supporting community and nonprofit work - Building relationships in person and online - Support volunteers Special Requests & Services - Organizing “experiences” for the terminally ill - Community …