We are the fastest growing and most active premiere foodie group in town.  Offering diverse restaurant choices (almost daily), fun social events and access to some of the exclusive foodie events in town. Run by dedicated, passionate and fun group of organizers, who cares deeply about local foodie community, honors artisanal meals, and promotes farmers, growers and entrepreneurs by sharing wonderful meal with like minded culinary explorers. Trust me, this by far the best way to enjoy this incredi …

Living Raw is the activity of engaging in life fully, openly, inspirationally, and zestfully! In the pursuit of Living Raw in Portland together, we will promote and support raw foods and nutrition, weave our fabric of community, engage our spirituality and connectivity with nature, contribute in tangible ways to our many overlapping communities, and grow our communal inspirations as our membership grows. In so doing, we shall inspire not only those around us, but also ourselves. Our events are …

PDX Breakfast Club FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) updated 1/21/13 What is this Meetup's purpose? To seek out new places to eat breakfast and new people to meet. Who should join? Anyone who likes breakfast and meeting new people! Is there any charge?  Who pays for breakfast? The only charge is what you order. Everyone pays their own bill. Some places will do split tabs for us but sometimes not. The best bet is to bring cash. Who decides when/where the Meetups are held? The group has (at pr …

This group does as the name says....breakfast on a regular basis...and other activities as well. Several times a month on Saturday, we have breakfast somewhere in the Portland metro area. Once or twice a month, we have a Sunday brunch. Occasionally, we may have weekday breakfasts if people are interested. "And then some" includes activities following breakfast or brunch, or other events that members may be interested in attending. We may see a movie, visit a farmer's market, go to a wine tastin …

Rumor has it that Portland has the best selection of happy hours in the U.S. Well, let's find out! Stop making unfulfilled resolutions about meeting new people and making new friends. Join a group of other Portlanders that are creating a sense of community. Although these events provide a great opportunity to network, please be respectful and don't try to sell products or services during events unless otherwise pre-arranged with me. I feel strongly about practicing sustainability so I rarely h …

Welcome to The PDX Wine & Adventure Enthusiasts Group! Anyone of any level of experience is invited to join, whether you are newly venturing into wine tasting or you've been enjoying it for years! :-) This is a diverse group of people who not only love wine but also enjoy other adventures! We will get together for local wine tastings and festivals as well as go for hikes followed by a wine picnic, maybe head further out of town to the beach or Walla Walla for wine weekend adventures or attend sp …

Portland has a large assortment of Asian Foods, some Americanized, some are a fusion of both, and some of them are more traditional. If you are a foodie or just a lover of Asian foods, come and join our outings and explore the Asian food scene in Portland and beyond! Note:  Member and Organizer etiquette is expected for participation in this group.  Please take time to familiarize yourself with these rules. Members -- http://www.meetup.com/Asianfoodgroup/pages/Membership_Etiquette_Rules_and_Poli …

Permaculture is a design system for creating sustainable human habitats, in harmony with the larger ecosystems of which they are a part. Anyone can use it: starting where they are, with what they have. This group is a great place to learn about regenerative design, urban agriculture, animal husbandry, edible fungi, bioremediation, aquaculture, rainwater harvesting, local food systems, alternative economics, community living, soil-building, and much much more...

Are you growing food with aquaponics? Or are you interested in learning more about aquaponics and its benefits? This is a group for anyone currently engaged in aquaponic projects and those eager to learn more and get started. I am starting this group to connect people in the greater Portland metropolitan area who want to talk about all aspects of aquaponics. We can share our experiences, exchange information. and learn together! Meetups will include discussion groups, talks about specific topics …

Our Community Pantry is a buying club with members all over the Portland metro area, focused on the collective purchase of raw, organic, super-fresh nuts, seeds, berries, seaweeds and more. We pay close attention to the sourcing of the foods we buy together, order them once every month, and distribute them within just a few days of receiving them, keeping the freshness of the product at the highest standard possible. This meetup functions to organize our distribution. To read more about the Pant …

Plant Identification is very important for food, medicine & healing. We happen to live in a part of the country that is flowing with many types of plants that we can identify. My goal is to learn more about plant identification. There has been a great interest among my co-workers and friends to start this group. We are have a little knowledge but want more! Here is how I see this group evolving: Everyone that is involved can have the option to lead a walk and share their knowledge. (This is high …

Are you looking to ride bikes in a social setting?  NumBumz is a Portland area bicycle group dedicated to creating socially oriented cycling activities. Our local group rides and NW cycling road trips all have a strong social component.  We offer group rides of all difficulty levels. Ride leaders describe each planned ride and post the difficulty level to assist members in choosing appropriate activities for his or her fitness and cycling experience level. Another difference that separates us fr …

I have found a great way to meet people is to enjoy activities together. Ping Pong is a great way for competitive active people to find each other. To network businesses, find social partners, or just to let off some steam and have some fun! Hobnob Grille is a friendly, cozy bar and restaurant in SE Portland with great food, full bar, kid friendly that happens to have a Ping Pong Table. You should join if you are an active adult with any level of Ping Pong experience. I only host at the Hobnob G …

This is a group to discuss the issues between science and religion. All religious faiths (and atheists) are included and welcomed. Anything that deals with science and religion is fair game, such as: -- Is there DNA evidence for evolution? -- Were Adam and Eve real people? -- Can Christians accept evolutionary theory? --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- Please only attend if you are sure that you can share your views in a respectful manner. Some people are unable …

Hello! Simply put, this group is for women on the Eastside of the river, who consider themselves Creative as an aspect of their identity, and happen to be 50 or up and have the motivation to develop new friendships with like minded women. By like minded, I mean sharing progressive values of broad mindedness, open heartedness, worldliness and environmental stewardship for starters. Creativity comes in many different forms. We are educated women who have wisdom and stories to share and have come …

A fun, casual monthly meetup for fat and fat-admiring Portlanders. We pick a different restaurant each month, eat some good food, enjoy some sparkling conversation (you can sparkle, right?) and bask in the glow of a fat-positive atmosphere for a couple hours. Come join us. Who's welcome: Fat adults and fat admirers, singles or couples. Age 21 and over. There are other local fat groups that meet for activities, but they don't seem to do it with any certain regularity. This group was formed as a …

Looking for kids and parents that like to play in the outdoors in a respectful manner. Encouraging learning and reflection in an outdoor setting while just hanging outside in a beautiful place, paddling a river or lake, backpacking/skiing in the wilderness, or learning about wild foods and survival. Ideally when this group is large and varied enough, I'd like to have some events organized and led by families in age groups ie toddlers 3-6 yo, 7-10 yo, 11-14 yo, 15-19 yo. Please give me suggestion …

Welcome to Dynamic Professionals Business Group!  We understand that there are many business groups to choose from, and we appreciate your interest in our organization! It is our intent to provide relaxed and non-pressured monthly Gatherings for the Portland Metro business community  The focus and primiary goals of our Events are: CREATE AND MAINTAIN AN ENCOURAGING AND MOTIVATIONAL ATMOSPHERE  Our monthly Gatherings are primarily about relaxed mingling .  As we celebrated our 3rd anniversary …