This a group for photographers who explore urban areas seeking a particular aesthetic. It is not the modern, clean, well-ordered architecture or landscape environment nor it is a sentimental view of beauty: a flower, beautiful people, a loyal pet, a scenic vacation... it is a darker vision.  It is not necessarily "urban" as you can see from past meetups.  It has been a decommissioned Navy base (Mare Island), former prison (Alcatraz), pet cemetery (Presidio), industrial shoreline (Pt. Richmond) a …

Join fellow Reiki practitioners and animal lovers for group healing sessions for animals in need. Together we will create a warm, sensitive, powerful and supportive environment to offer on-site and distant healing to rescued animals and causes that alleviate animal suffering. This group is for emotionally healthy healers to come together in a quiet and safe environment to offer love and healing to animals in need. Many of the animals have been neglected, traumatized or are grieving, and they d …

Tired of All the "Green-Washing"? Information Overload? Don't Want to Shop Solar Alone? Located in the city of Cotati, The Sonoma County Renewable Energy Consumer Discussion Group is a self-moderated consumer advocacy group who want to escape the "green hype"  and propaganda surrounding renewable and sustainable energy choices, like solar, wind, hydro, fuel cell, water conservation, energy efficiency and more.  Instead, we seek impartial answers to relevant and timely questions in order to g …

We are a group of men and women in our 20's - 40's that meet weekly in Marin for happy hour.  YES WE CARD EVERYONE! We love to meet new people, laugh out load and enjoy a lovely beverage together after a hard day at work. Just bring your fun self and enjoy the happy hours. Here are our rules: 1.  You must be in your 20's, 30's or 40's to join our group. No exceptions! (This applies to your guests as well - Yes, we card all new members!) 2.  You must KEEP a photo up of YOU for your profile. 3.  …

Welcome to The Hike. "The Hike" seeks to explore natural beauty in Sonoma and surrounding counties on foot while enjoying the company of others. Hikes are approximately 8-12 miles and vary in difficulty. I have been on many hikes around Sonoma County, but mostly enjoy exploring new trails, so hikes will often be exploratory for me. To participate in a hike, I require that you take responsibility for yourself and any guest(s) that you bring.  This is actually spelled out in your agreement with m …

Ananda Seva is an international spiritual community dedicated to meditation, yoga and service to humanity. At our Ashram in Santa Rosa, Ca. ~ Ananda Kamalalaya ~ , Ananda Seva holds weekly group meditations, has kirtan & chanting evenings and offers individualized meditation instruction, as well as meditation and yoga classes. We also offer Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Therapy Training, have meditation & yoga retreats, yoga days and other trainings and events. Please call us if you are interested …

Do you have a desire to live in community, with others who share your values of sustainability, social justice, creativity, sharing, open communication, service, cooperation, and spirituality? Well so do we, and we're in the very early stages of inviting interested and curious folks to get together and talk possibilities. Of course, this is a hugely broad set of criteria, so to narrow it down, here are a few important specifics we're leaning toward: We'd ultimately like to have both rural and u …

ADHD is a very complex and misunderstood condition. This group is designed as a way for individuals and families affected by ADD/ADHD to become better educated about it and how it is showing up in their lives. We share experiences and provide support to one another. The group is facilitated by Cindy Diaz, ACG, ACC Life Coach. Regardless of location of the meetups, the group is independent, open to the general public and is not affiliated with any school or other group. I hope you will join us!  …

The Professional Videographers of the North Bay is the ONLY networking and mutual support organization exclusively serving the needs of video professionals in Sonoma, Marin and Napa counties. We come together once a month to share our work, improve our craft, and just generally to have a good time. We usually meet on the second Thursday of the month at a location in Sonoma County, usually Petaluma. We have three categories of membership: Production Members (those earning income from video produ …

A diverse community which gathers regularly to participate in Indigenous ceremonies (including Full/New Moon, Equinox/Solstice, Purification Lodges), Drumming, Sacred Song and Meditation circles, as well as to receive Medicine teachings from various traditions - all of which are conducted and transmitted in a traditional manner in accordance with and observance of Native Ways of Life - for the purposes of healing, communion with the Source, Earth and Ancestors and in service to All of Our Relati …

New Creation In Christ is a bible study ministry started in 2011 focused on making disciples of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the glory of God. This is a ministry for anyone desiring to get closer to the Word of God knowing that "if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5) - and it is our prayer to be used as part of this great promise. This ministry makes frequent references to the original Greek and …

If you feel a calling to do good in the world around you, this group is for you! We are a group of compassionate, caring individuals aiming to help out locally with good causes.

Welcome to “Backroads of Sonoma County Social Club” (BSCSC) (formally Backroads to Petaluma …Social Club). If you know who “Stretch Armstrong,” Coronel Sanders and “Blondie” are? Yet know how to work a smartphone; “Tom, Tom;” get misty eyed to Adelle songs; dance your…butt off to Kelly Clarkson, “Fun” and Chris Brown; then we are the Meetup for you. Some of us are young, some of us are young at heart and others are just…”timeless,” It doesn't matter if you're 30ish to 130ish as long as you can p …

We are a group of corporate executives, business owners, partners in service firms, and capital providers who live in Marin. We formed this group to meet other professionals in a casual and fun environment. We believe that networking should be engaging, social, and interesting. Our main event will be a monthly happy hour and we will plan additional outings. Get to know your peers in a dynamic environment that fosters strong professional and personal relationships.

This group is for alternative healers of all kinds to share information, expertise, exchange services, and provide support to one another. The group invites members who operate from expanded paradigms that acknowledge the influences that energetic, spiritual, and mental factors have on physical and emotional health.  These paradigms include holistic massage and bodywork, energetic work in various forms, hypnotherapy, spiritual healing, emotional clearing, acupuncture, biofeedback, and many other …

Join inspiring organic chef, educator, author, activist and holistic health coach Kimberly Call, CCHT, CMT, HHC, to make this year THE YEAR you invest in your health for life! Would you like to reduce or kick sugar? Did you know sugar is more addictive than cocaine? And one of the biggest health epidemics facing humanity. Join the revolution - kick sugar! (And kick addictive artificial sweeteners too). Chef KImberly will show you a myriad of wonderful natural sweetener alternatives. Learn new su …

We are a group of 20s and 30s seeking to build opportunities for our generation to meaningfully engage in our faith and the local/regional community. We are a new social, service, and study group for 20s & 30s+ interested in building a community for younger adult and professionals within the Napa Valley. Beginning in February 2013 we will meet bi-weekly to explore  ethics, faith, and theology through study and practice. Each month the group will explore a specific topic to understand faith in ac …

My goal is to develop a support group/network for those suffering from panic disorder and anxiety issues. The group will work together utilizing 'The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook' written by Edmund J. Bourne, PhD I've talked with Mr. Bourne and he is willing to provide assistance and guidance as needed via conference calls. This is donation only group I believe the best way to help ourselves is to help others. We can get though this together! Please call: Misty - 425-329-5336 (Seattle number - howe …

The Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA) is a network of people in all aspects of the independent publishing industry. We are a non-profit educational organization linking writers with the services they need to publish and sell their work. Our meetings are an opportunity to gather information, exchange ideas, share successes and challenges, meet supportive professionals, and ask questions about the rapidly changing industry. Openness and enthusiasm have been the hallmark of the gr …

This group assists Pt Reyes National Seashore staff in removing invasive exotic plant species. Park Service staff leads groups one Thursday each month and one Sunday each month, and additional days can be scheduled. Invasive exotic plant species displace native plant species and can change entire ecosystems. Examples include Scotch Broom and Cape Ivy.

Unlock your innate healing potential with ancient Peruvian and modern energy healing techniques. Each of us can immediately benefit from and learn to use these effective tools for engaging natural energies, forces, vibrations and beings to assist us in healing ourselves, others and even our planet. Judy Hoaglund, MS and Patricia Everitt, CMT skillfully incorporate Peruvian shamanic techniques, sound healing, Reiki, depth hypnosis, meditation and ritual to guide each person to choose their own le …

Looking for an alternative to the traditional Sunday service? Join the Songbird Community. There will be various discussion topics such as ascension, angel messages, spiritual guides, and gratitude. There will be prayer, meditation, healings, readings, and more. In this time of change, it is important to find ways to come together in community.

Business Owners and Professionals interested in working for the improvement of humanity and networking with other like-minded owners/professionals: come to our 8am to 9am breakfast every Tuesday morning at the Jackson Cafe, Whistlestop Wheels, across from the downtown bus station. We specialize in helping residents and businesses in the San Rafael Canal district for our local projects; we specialize in Computers in Lebanon and Schools in China for our international projects. Look at www.harborro …

The time is now to end public water fluoridation! For 60 years, we have been misinformed about the dangers of public water fluoridation. Together we can quickly end this harmful practice by garnering broad public support and taking strategic, organized action. Anyone interested in learning about the known ill-effects of fluoride and/or participating in a cause of action to end mandatory fluoridation of our water supply should join us. We welcome individuals with any level of interest in this iss …

We have a great networking group and wanted to invite you. We meet every week for breakfast and give members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. Being a member of BNI is like having sales people working for you every day who market your product or service. Our group's sole purpose is to provide a structured environment for the development and exchange of quality business referrals. If referrals are an important part of your business, then you should …

Rotary Club of Marin Sunrise is organizing its social event to benefit Meals On Wheels. The venue is Greek Persian festival with food, dancing and music from both cultures. Father Luke of Greek Orthodox Church in Ignacio is helping with Dr Preovolos and Gus Catechi as the Greek organizers. Farhad Taleghani is leading the Persian contingencies. This cross cultural festivities will benefit Rotary Club of Marin Sunrise with a specific goal of funding Meals on Wheels who provide a much needed servic …

We are an evening club for professionals who fundraise and do service projects locally and abroad. We meet to enjoy fellowship, fun, speakers, food and drinks while we plan and implementing projects. Whether you are in the club to do community service, work on international projects, continue developing your professional career through workshops and networking sessions, or if you just want to make more friends, Rotary is the right fit for you. Come to make friends and to network, stay to change …

We are a nonprofit organization that serves women in business through community service & education while providing networking and support for women in business. We meet twice a month, first Wednesday evening Mixer and third Friday morning breakfast. We have great speakers and fantastic networking!