New to town? Too much free time on your hands? Like to read? Like to be social? This group is somewhat of a mishmash, but the idea is to have monthly book club meetings as well as social events. There aren't really any kind of general purpose meetup groups in Eugene, so in addition to book discussions I'd like to also be a bit more of a general purpose social group for those new to town or looking to get out and meet people. We try to do a wide range of events to accomodate varying interests. …

Come join us for lively discussions, good food, and most of all...fun!  Meet other book lovers in order to discuss books usually- but not exclusively- by African American Authors. We are also a Social Club that enjoys getting together for game nights, movies, fitness, ladies night out, bowling, community service, and the list goes on. This is a great way to meet and fellowship with positive women of color in the Beaverton/Portland/Vancouver area. CHECK US OUT! Book Discussions are the second Sat …

This group is open to all those interested in voluntary sustainability/frugal living, sustainable development, green building, alternative and renewable energy sources, waste reduction and recycling, carbon-friendly commuting, composting, air and water pollution issues, organic living, office efficiency, and reducing toxins from your home (such as greener cleaners). The intent of the group is to provide a grassroots approach to living green. We’re here to act as a catalyst giving you the tools y …

Are you a step mom looking for others like yourself? I am a new step mom and looking for more step moms to share experiences, difficulties, and triumphs with other step moms in the Portland area. The purpose of this group would be to bring step moms together for discussion, book readings on the subject of step parenting, and to support each other. Please check out the Message Board for resources, recommendations and discussion.

The Law of Attraction. Beliefs + Thoughts + Feelings = Your Reality Learn to manifest your desires. All levels of interest are welcome to attend. Join this active group of friendly, open, caring individuals and meet like minded people who apply the Law of Attraction in their lives daily to get more of what they want. Check out our calendar of upcoming meetings and events - or discover some new resources and book ideas in our LOA Library located on the Message Board behind the Discussion tab. Our …

Learning to lucid dream, astral project, or have an out of body experience requires work and practice in the real world. I have personally had many lucid dreams, and have even had an incredible out of body experience. I know others that have seen/predicted the future in their dreams with amazing accuracy and detail. For decades I have read about people with money (grants) performing lucid dream experiments in labs with high tech equipment and often thought how cool it would be to get involv …

Whether you are currently in a committed relationship or single, exploring the question of how to structure your relationship(s) can be critical in creating the life you want to be living. Join with others who are exploring questions of non-monogamy. Through book discussions, films, and various internet resources, we will engage with topics such as: emotional versus sexual exclusivity raising the issue with potential and/or established partners creating families of choice coming out to family of …

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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 …

We are a group for readers who would like to meet new people, and of course, discuss books. We are currently growing in members and book discussions. We look forward to having you join us! We also maintain several groups on Good Reads and Facebook. Please join us there as well. https://www.facebook.com/groups/295294620525470/?bookmark_t=group http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/68499-salem-s-book-groups-fiction http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/68496-salem-s-book-groups-nonfiction http://w …

This book club meets once a month to discuss sci-fi or fantasy books voted on by members.   We meet in the quiet, spacious back room of Old Wives Tales, a restaurant near the intersection of NE Sandy and E. Burnside.  There is an extensive menu of food and drink, and it is possible to eat before or during the meeting.

Wine country is amazing, but we were lacking a book club which fueled me with the idea to start a casual monthly book club.  We are a small group who enjoys good books, great restaurants, and even better conversation.  Each month, a different member "hosts" the meeting.  It is up to that person to choose our book, the restaurant to meet at, and lead our discussion.  Any book is fair game (we have read mysteries, historical fiction, memoirs, and much more to come) and any restaurant is open to us …

This group is to connect women who want to get to know each other while discussing newspaper articles and other things we care about. This is like a book club, but instead we discuss articles from online newspapers or magazines.  Members/visitors can suggest articles and share links to articles by posting on our page or under "discussions." Then, a few days before each meeting, members will receive an email with links to the online articles that we will discuss for the next meeting. We meet 1-2 …

We are an eclectic group of readers from all parts of the greater Portland area looking to recruit new members.  We currently have approximately 10 readers.  Our meetings last 1-2 hours and typically have about 5 in attendance.  We come from all walks of life and all ages.

Grokette's Westside Paleo Talk is a meetup group for modern Cavepeople, who are looking to meet others with the same passion for good food. Our mission is to provide education through workshops and guest speakers, and we hope to create a community of friends who get together for potlucks, book discussions, and cooking events. The message boards are there for discussions, questions and answers, support and more. You're also welcome to check out Grokette's Primals Musings on Facebook.

This is a wonderful group to join if you long to Do What You Dream in this amazing life. Be a part of a community that will lovingly support you on your journey of self discovery. We offer a safe space to explore and to grow. ***In 2013, we'll be featuring the writing and inspirations of many powerful books and authors including Tama Kieves from her new book "Inspired & Unstoppable: Wildly Succeeding In Your Life's Work ." Tama's first book "This Time I Dance" has been the catalyst for change in …

It's one thing to study the Law of Attraction by reading books, listening to CDs, and attending lectures but it's another to put what you have learned into practice.  How do you make that transition from holder of knowledge to being a successful manifester and life changer?  You can join "Living" LOA where we are about incorporating the Law of Attraction into our daily lives to uplift energy, spirit, health, and our dreams. To accomplish this, the majority of our activities are geared toward int …

I enjoy reading, and honestly, I need to make more friends in Portland.  (Really, who doesn't? Couldn't we all use more friends? and books to read? Anyway...) My plan for this group is to host one meet-up a month where we will get together to discuss that month's book, and enjoy some food.  The first couple will probably be held at a public venue, but I am hopeful to host out of my apartment after I get settled a bit in this role as group leader.  I will post other activities as meetups during t …

This is a women's group for discussion and preparing action plans for what I like to call "everyday preparedness" or "practical preparedness". Any ladies are welcome (you don't need to be a mom). No experience? No problem! Discussion topics will be similar to those found in CERT training, and books like "Just In Case" by Kathy Harrison, and "Survival Mom" by Lisa Bedford. We will not be debating or discussing the likelihood of doomsday scenarios. Example topics for discussion are: water storage, …

This group was started by fundraising professionals who wanted to find a place to come together both online and in person to share tips and advice about our individual fundraising efforts. Through online discussions and monthly meetings we hope to support fellow members of the group in their fundraising initiatives and learn ways to diversify our fundraising efforts. In a nutshell, this meetup is about helping people create community and learn about fundraising. We will cover topics such as Get …

Think about it... a group devoted to intellectual discourse, philosophical inquiry, self-improvement through education, and community improvement through communication. think. strives to be such a group. We will meet weekly on the following thematic cycle First Wednesday: Science Night Second Wednesday: Philosophy Night Third Wednesday: Pushing the Envelope Night Fourth Wednesday: Book Club Night for in-depth discussions of prepared topics. think.ers will be encouraged to consider and practice T …

Bringing books back to where it all began…NIWA presents Last Fridays Join us for a celebration of the written word! Local authors of every flavor will gather for Bards & Brews to share their works in a series of talks and readings, while you enjoy a meal or a beverage from the world’s largest collection of Oregon wines and beers. Following the author presentations, mingle with your favorite bards and get all your questions answered. Get a book card signed to add to your collection. Check our web …

If you are an avid mystery reader, this group is for you. Let's pick the best books--from cozies to capers, police procedurals to noir, series books or stand-alones--and get together to talk about them. What made the book work (or not) for you? We'll meet once a month to discuss the current book and pick the next two. I love British mysteries, but am constantly beguiled by books that don't fall into that category and seem to come at me out of the blue. You never know when you're going to come ac …

Let's get together for special movie/music nights at the Clinton Street Theater. Lots of great new things are happening at the Clinton, so let's be part of this historic neighborhood fixture as it moves into its 100th year. Live Music Mondays, KBOO @ the Clinton, REEL Eats, REEL Feminism, REEL Relics, Bad Movie Nite!, upcoming film festivals, classic rep programming, family matinees, indie filmmaking with director Q&A--there's something for everyone. We can grab a bite at one of the great restau …

Why is this not your average women's book club? 1. We are going to read fun intelligent books that probably won't be on Oprah's list. 2. We are going to meet up in bars and pubs (in the Beavertonish area) instead of living rooms and coffee shops. 3. You don't have to be a big reader, just read a few pages so you can discuss. You will never feel bad for not finishing the book here! 4. Last but not least we wont take ourselves to seriously. This is about meeting new friends and having a good time. …

With the press of clinical work, broader intellectual needs of mental health clinicians can go wanting. But clinical fields are hardly the only—one could easily argue not even the strongest—avenue to understanding lives. Many scientific and scholarly disciplines study, and shed light on, human nature, suffering and well-being, and conditions that make for better and worse lives. This study group explores the work of such disciplines. This is not a book club. We will devote to each topic we addre …

Interested in joining a book group for lesbians which meets once a month in the Portland area to discuss books with a spiritual theme? We're a group of intelligent, thoughtful and articulate lesbians of all spiritual leanings, ages and backgrounds who explore many spiritual paths and ideas through reading fiction, biography, poetry, and books by spiritual leaders. The word "spiritual" is broadly defined in our group. We try to read from all spiritual points of view. We will meet one Saturday a m …

I can't get enough of the tarot “treasure house of images”.  I can't help buying books about the tarot. My reading would be more satisfying if I had others to discuss them with.  Let’s meet up to discuss some of our favorite tarot writing, both fiction and non-fiction. FOOL The wise man hears of the Gate and studies the lock every day. The devotee hears of the Gate and tries to squeeze between the bars. The fool hears of the Gate and laughs. Without laughter the Gate would never open. Rachel Po …