This a Meetup for folks ready (or almost, anyway, with a little encouragement and support) to confront the sadness, worry, inertia, hopelessness and fear that keep us isolated from one another and at the mercy of painful feelings and events that seem beyond our control. We hope you'll join us.  If so, you'll find we offer a wide range of social events (live music, museum visits, super-crafty art happenings, hiking and other outdoor activities, movie, theater, comedy and improv nights, supper clu …

Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of every month for meditation and a video by Eckhart Tolle. This group conforms to the guidelines for Silent Local Groups as specified at: http://eckharttolle.com/local-groups-guide/. The format is as follows: Door opens at 6:30 PM. Meditative silence will begin at 6:40 PM and continue for 10 minutes after the video finishes. The video presentation begins at 7 PM and varies in length from 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours. Following the final 10 minutes of meditative silence a …

Oregon Fathers for Equal Rights is a group of people working together to promote equal rights for all parents. We are parents who love our children and believe every child needs and deserves to be loved by and have equal parenting opportunities from both Dad and Mom. We actively seek to bring awareness to issues surrounding fathers, families, and their children; help influence logical and enforceable changes in our legal system to offer responsible Fathers and parents equal protection under the …

Homo Neophilus meme trading for the intellectually curious… “We want to recruit you because you’re so gullible.  That is, gullible in the right way.  You’re skeptical about conventional wisdom, but attracted to unorthodox ideas…All humans are irrational, but there are two different kinds of irrationality-- those who love old ideas and hate and fear new ones, and those who despise old ideas and joyfully embrace new ones…They are all in one piece, so to speak…They are fully aware…And conscious w …

Our vision is to live in a world of wellness. The means by which this is achieved is by enabling people to fulfill their life purpose in a balanced approach with the utmost integrity and efficacy. In order to do so, people must be at their best, with out the distraction of mental, emotional, or physical disease. When this is realized people come together in unity to achieve miraculous things that induces enlightenment, community, and an increased spiritual vibration for the world. At Anahata Wis …

We adult survivors of child abuse in all of it's various forms often struggle with low self esteem, depression, poor sense of boundaries and other issues that make us vulnerable to other forms of abuse including domestic violence and sexual assault. A person who is a victim of one form of abuse tends to become a victim of another form of abuse. Healing from these various forms of abuse is a long term process that can take years, a lifetime. We survivors often exhaust those around us with our sto …

The ortland nsight editation ommunity is an experiment in American Buddhism. While we hold closely to the essential teachings of the Buddha, we are dedicated to evolving beyond the ritualism, sexism, hierarchy and other cultural artifacts that have characterized traditional religion. We welcome everyone: members of other faith traditions, male, female, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, single, partnered, all skin colors and ages. PIMC is based upon the Noble Eightfold Path of the Buddha …

PDX Graph Meetup is a place for people to learn about and discuss graph structures, graph theory, graph databases and related topics.  We host technical presentations and lectures, product demos, lightning talks, seminars, town hall-style open forums and hands-on tutorials, in addition to less-structured monthly gatherings. Why graphs? Why now? Graph are everywhere. But as the size, complexity, and interconnectedness of data being generated, processed, and presented continues to grow, the relati …

This class will focus on introductory principles of Tai Chi and Qigong. The practice will incorporate gentle flowing motion, intentful breath, focused awareness, and mindfulness. This is often called, "Meditation in motion." No prior experience is necessary and there is no charge for the classes.

We have enjoyed meeting new couples and the friendships we've build which is why we have decided to continue this Couples Meetup Group.  This group is for couples who are married or in a committed relationship of all different ages who are interested in meeting other couples for fun and friendship. Our goal is to create a variety of different Meetup events so that there is something for everyone.  We encourage everyone to participate in creating Meetup events or make suggestions because we belie …

Are you a smart, fun PDXer Gen Xer who could stand a few more parent-friends? Do you default on the side of alternative? Maybe even consider yourself, dare I say it, the cool mommy? And I mean cool in a knows all the words to every Patsy Cline AND every Minor Threat song kinda way, not in a Rose McGowan in Jawbreaker kinda way. I don't know if you have to be Gen X, but that sense of irony seems to be peculiar to our generation, so I thought I'd try and narrow it down this way. It's not about bei …

This Meetup is for vegans, vegetarians and the veg-curious. We come from all over the greater Portland metro area, East, West, North and South. We do not promote any one political party or religious agenda, nor do we sell anything or recruit for other Meetups. Our group is open to singles, couples, and families of all kinds. We're here for fun, socializing and making new like-minded friends. In the past, we've posted volunteer events, outdoor events, movies, concerts, plays and author readings. …

Do you have a conviction that what we truly are is something other than the content of our thoughts? Are you interested in inquiring into that possibility? This is a group focused on realizing The Self, which is the birth-right of every being in the universe! Investigating The Self is so approachable because it requires no special tools or background, only a willingness to examine what is here in this moment. This is an environment in which you will have space and be encouraged to investigate 'w …

This ECKANKAR Meetup is about learning how you can get meaningful answers for yourself. It's about discovering tools that can help you gain more understanding of your life and help you live it better, calmer, and happier as a more aware Soul. It’s also about those special experiences so many people have had that can't seem to be explained and that have so much to teach us, such as: Hearing a sound no one else hears Visions Dreams seeming important or more real than life Out-of-the-body and near …

This group is dedicated to helping self-aware people get in touch with what they were born to do and transform all blocks surrounding its expression. Our events explore both the external and internal process involved in discovering and sharing your unique gift. Join us for talks, meditations, and readings that offer stable support for giving birth to your creative light. This is the place for anyone who senses they have something profound to offer the world, yet is struggling to find its express …

Are you letting the number on your scale or the size of your pants determine how big your smile is? Do you want to go deeper then calories and a scale to lose your weight? Are you looking for authentic connections with others going through the same thing? Do you want to be seen and heard? Are you willing to work on yourself from the inside out? Do you want to have fun? This group is a weight loss lifestyle (no judgment) community. Maintaining a healthy weight takes daily awareness. Diets are tem …

Do want to tap your deepest intuition, the parts you can't see for yourself? Are you curious about the Tarot deck, what the cards mean, and how to use them effectively and appropriately? Would you like to share your Intuitive insights and receive insights, in return, from a skilled psychic medium? If so, this is the right MeetUp for you. The intention of this meetup is to share Tarot knowledge so it is used effectively with care, to provide room for personal growth & clarity through the messages …

Let's get together and bring our charts and our favorite study materials to help us better understand astrology and its effects on us! This group's focus is mostly around studying, reading, sharing and comparing charts, books and other information used to better understand astrology and its concepts. Those joining this group should have some base of knowledge, although I encourage those who still consider themselves "beginners" to definitely come and be a part of! This is not a group focused on …

This group is currently closed to new members. The path to our Inner Wisdom is through our intuitive and psychic abilities. This group is intended to help participates remove the barriers to the full experience of their intuitive abilities. The group will be lead by Jim Peterson who is a trained intuitive coach. For more information regarding Jim’s background go to his web site at http://www.alchemical-transformation-guidance.com/. The group will meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month fr …

Love Print? Design? Technology that makes ink on paper a fine partner in our digital world to drive sales, brand awareness, web traffic, donations & more? Old school meets new school in the place called Printlandia... continue to network, learn about the possibilities to grow.

8 Hearts is built on the qualities of devotion, dedication, compassion, and connection, and these same principles are the foundation for our volunteer efforts. Our group is focused on making a positive difference in the community in which we live and work. We place a concerted focus on giving our time to causes that support wellness, fitness, nutrition, environmental stewardship and overall joyful living. If these same initiatives strike a chord with you, we hope you’ll join us!

T Transpersonal Awakening Process- TAP Tap into your Divine Source This Meetup group is offered to support and share skills in the awakening process.  Along our life journey we are always evolving in a greater awareness as to our true nature and our relationship with Spirit. There are many challenges and tests along the way guiding us to move more steadfast on the path, healing our core wounds, and deepening our devotion to our Divine Source. Join Jewels on an exploration of consciousness.  We …

Insight Meditation or Vipassana is a simple technique, beginning with focusing the attention on the breath. However, simple doesn't always mean easy. It can be very helpful to have the support of a group and a teacher to navigate the challenges that arise in this practice. . This Insigt Meditation practice concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of Insight Meditation is the practice of Mindfulness, a practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgment …

Want to share your love of the outdoors? Volunteer and have fun at the same time? Join us! Our mission is to share outdoor experiences with young people to explore, enjoy, and protect the natural world. Come to our next meeting and learn more. Tues., 9/18 at 6:30. We meet every third Tues of the month at the Sierra Club office, 1821 SE Ankeney St.

City Repair is an organized group action that educates and inspires communities and individuals to creatively transform the places where they live. City Repair facilitates artistic and ecologically-oriented placemaking through projects that honor the interconnection of human communities and the natural world. The many projects of City Repair have been accomplished by a mostly volunteer staff and thousands of volunteer citizen activists.

This is the event calendar for Clean Water Portland. Clean Water Portland is a volunteer-run grassroots political action committee. We are made up of Portlanders from all walks of life with a common dedication to protecting Portland’s people and world-class drinking water from the risks of fluoridation chemicals.

Breaking free from everything that holds us back from being whole, integrated & healed in our bodies, minds, souls and our relationships is why we're here!!:) We will heal ourselves & our relationships by Cleansing & Renewing on every level....spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, sexually & relationally. Dis-ease occurs when we are...... 1) Physically overloaded with toxic pathogens (ie. candida, bacterias, viruses, parasites, heavy metals, chemicals, fungus, endotoxins ect) 2) Ment …