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Welcome to the Alfresco + Liferay: CMS and Portal meetup! Throughout the year, we'll be hosting interactive round-table discussions on subjects such as best practices, integration, roadmap, case studies and much more! Unlike a typical conference where one person dictates to the crowd, we're hosting small round-tables where YOU are in control…

Meetup parents in your local area that want to get out and live life while raising children. Share ideas and have playdates.

Meet other local fans of author Ayn Rand and her philosophy of Objectivism -- a philosophy of Reason, Purpose and Self-Esteem that holds human life on this Earth as the standard of all values and *your* life as an end in itself.

Meet us 24/7 for Cocktails, Dancing, Dining, Concerts, Beach activities, Sport activities, Art Galleries, Weekend Getaways, Networking and other Exclusive Events. Our events and activities are all over the Bay Area. Both singles and couples are welcome in our group. To join our group you MUST fill out the Online Personal Introduction Form and pl…

We meet every other Sunday to discuss various AI topics such as: - Semantic Web, Ontology based systems - Knowledge Representation - Robotics and Robot Ethics - Linguistics, Document understanding - Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Life, and Artificial Intuition - Evolutionary Computation, GA, GP, GS - Consciousness, self-awareness - AI…

This Meetup is for people interested in learning about investing in commercial real estate. No hype, no gurus - just the straight scoop on how investing in commercial property works. Topics to be covered include commercial real estate purchase contracts, commercial property financing, risk management, entity formation, asset protection, and inve…

Welcome to a Bay Area Real Estate Investing Community. We are a group of people united by the common interest of building wealth through real estate. Our members come from all ages and experience levels and own both residential and commercial properties, locally and in other markets. Each Meetup is sponsored by Nouveau Riche and presents an oppo…

We are a collective of teachers and students of Toltec Wisdom, in the lineage of don Miguel Ruiz, of The Four Agreements, and Heather Ash Amara and Raven Smith, of Spiritual Integrity and the Toltec Center for Creative Intent. We joyfully host periodic classes and events on the Four Agreements, the Toltec Masteries, Spiritual Integrity, Firewa…

Practice The Work of Byron Katie (visit <www.thework.com> for more info) at Unity Palo Alto, every Monday night (except the 2nd Monday of each month). Facilitated by Fabrice Nye. Call (650) 322-7423 before showing up (sometimes meetings get cancelled). Donations gladly accepted. No experience needed. Drop-ins welcome.

Come join a community of abundance minded Real Estate investors where you learn about real estate investing from professionals practicing their craft on a daily basis. And while you are learning, there is an opportunity to earn a five to six figure income. Come join us.

the "Dads of Comedy", four national headlining stand-up comedians, bring the funny of fatherhood on father's day, june 15th, at 6pm, at the clubhosue comedy club in san francisco. www.clubhousecomedy.com

Join others organizing to create mutual housing opportunities in the urban East Bay and San Francisco, member-led ecovillages, for raising kids or for retirement. East Bay Cohousing is an umbrella group supporting people doing individual site-search and project-development efforts, linking the many built communities in the area. There's more co…

At this meeting we will have some local investors give their story and how this NR community helped them get to where they are today. We will be highlighting how NR takes away these barriers when it comes to investing: Knowledge, Time, Money/Credit We will also be showing an exclusive opportunity to pick up cashflow positive properties with equi…

What is keeping you from experiencing the present moment fully? The stories and opinions running through our heads can be quite addicting. It takes blunt honesty to admit what things are keeping you hooked into the chatter of your mind. This workshop with Ren is based off of the teachings of Eckhart Tolle's work and Don Miguel Ruiz's work, autho…

Receive instructions from your Angels, Spirit Guides, and Light Workers during meditation and healing classes located in the San Francisco East Bay, Ca. This gathering includes: Meditation, Energetic Healing, Mystic insights, Metaphysical knowledge and wisdom, and much more which will uplift your spirit. During class the students receive ch…

This is one of the 50 largest entrepreneur groups in the country and is now sponsored by American Express (see logo in left margin) as a result. The Academy has 3 main goals: (1) disseminate practical business development guidance for entrepreneurs & small business owners, (2) allow members to network and benefit from each other's expertise and…

Ethical Culture is a humanistic religion that seeks to inspire ethical living and to create a more just, loving and sustainable world for all.

It can be a challenge to stay committed, focused and passionate about a chosen pursuit through the inevitable ups and downs along the way. Terry Orlick--a world renowned Olympic coach--offers techniques for helping people draw out the best in themselves which have been proven to be effective in one of the most demanding of arenas, Olympic sports…

Are you new to San Francisco? So are we! Let's meetup and figure out this beautiful city together. Where the best neighborhoods to live are. What secrets only the locals know. This is the group to join when you are new in town.

Hackers in the Bay Area interested in founding startups.

This Meetup is designed to match marketing professionals with individuals interested in participating in Webinars. If you like learning through Webinars or you have a Webinar you want to let folks know about, this is the Meetup for you. If you want to learn through Webinars, please just sign up and we'll send "Approved" webinar notifications to…

I am interested in learning about technologies that attorneys wish they could employ in their daily work. I would like to have discussions about tools that you like and don't like; also if you could design the ideal solution for your office--for information-gathering, research, practice management, what would it be?

Meetup202 a place where Pay Per Click Affiliate Marketers can network with other Super Affiliates. Get together with other active super affiliates in the PPC marketing industry right in the bay area, started out of the bay area. Theses are casual meetups at areas that provide food, drinks and most importantly internet access. Network, Assoc…

Meet others in your local area that want to enhance their public speaking skills. Share your experience with others on how you conquer the fear of public speaking.

Meet others interested in all aspects of Web technology and monetization ideas. Thanks for CopaCast & Plug&Play, sponsoring our upcoming evening event: PlugandPlayTechCenter 440 N. Wolfe Rd. - Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Phone: +1.408.524.1400 Email: info@plugandplaytechcenter.com

What do seasoned entrepreneurs know that you don't??? The Millionaire Maker Game is all about how to live the life of an entrepreneur where big deals are done daily. This is "real world" learning!! Imagine enjoying a night out with family and friends playing a game that teaches people wealth building skills. Want to learn how to become a m…

Hack on your projects in a group environment with other Ruby enthusiasts. Bring Your Own Laptop, we'll bring the snacks and drinks.

A regular meetup to watch PeepCode and other screencasts with pizza and such. Presentations and discussion around the theme of the screencast to follow. PeepCode (http://peepcode.com) produces economical, well-produced screencasts on technical topics (e.g., Capistrano, Git, httperf, Prototype.js, Rails, RJS, rSpec, TextMate)

This Meetup is a unique meeting dedicated in promoting the hottest Web 2.0 startups. Plug & Play Web 2.0 has startps DEMO, keynote speakers, and brainstorming sessions. Former keynote speakers: -Gokul Rajaram - Google AdSense - Jim Barnett - CEO of TURN - Jay Webster - CTO of BlueLithium - Ray DeRenzo - MobiTV - Mike Masnick - CEO of Techdi…

We are a group of local real estate investors that are continually trying to stay educated and current with todays market. We have also created a system to earn money while we continue to learn. Come meet our community and see what we are doing. It will be a great investment of your time.

Are you looking to improve your real estate investing skills? Do you want help picking the right real estate investments for you? We are community of real estate investors from novice to pros helping each other create wealth through real estate. We cover all topics of real estate such as financing your real estate deals, Foreclosures, and Commercia…

The redefining seduction group is an open discussion where men & women share with each other about life in a society where an imbalance of power exists between the sexes. From Darwin we know that in most animal species females are the ones responsible for mate selection, based on the displays of the males. But in human life an imbalance exists wh…

This group is for YOU, the content producer, about how you can PAY YOUR RENT with VIDEO and creativity. We explore and share new online business models, which allow independent content producers (like us) to profit from our talents, passions and creativity. You?ll be surprised to learn how easy it can be. Our meet-ups are a fun sandboxes for…

Feeling unmotivated in your home office? Meet other entrepreneurs who work from home or coffee shops and discuss challenges that come with it. Learn about coworking - a way to develop deeper relationships by sharing a common workspace. All our events will be held at Sandbox Suites, the biggest coworking space in SF and a haven for entrepreneurs.…

For investors who want to learn how to be successful in the Forex market. We discuss principles of risk management, technical analysis, trading methods and offer support and advice to Investors of all levels.

Meet local fans of Anthony Robbins, the top life transformational Mentor & Author. Gather, swap stories, discuss his motivational and life mastery techniques. Amelia Wong, who worked for Anthony Robbins in a capacity of Mastery Mentor for over 5 years, provides weekly coaching sessions on various topics for members, who are dedicated to impr…

Goal -- Have fun and exchange travel information. Enjoy the special comradeship of travel devotees. Where have you been? How did you like it? Italy? Cruises? Walk the Great Wall of China? What is your favorite? Call me for information about the tax advantages and travel benefits of becoming a travel professional. See you soon!

Heal Yourself and Heal Others .... A transformative Life changing and empowering tool/art in your hand! We encourage people to heal themselves, others, Mother Earth and deepen their knowledge. Reiki helps everyone with it's gentle loving energy, opening the avenues of higher learning through ways. Our focus is the growth & understanding de…

I will be hosting a different events about once a week usually in the South Bay or Penisula. We have nearly 400 members and growing! This group will have a lot of variety including going dancing, bars, restaurants, lounges, and the occasional fun field trip. I try to keep all my events FREE or really, really inexpensive. I ususally coordina…

Meet others interested in developing apps on Google App Engine. This meetup has a strong programming focus, so talks showing working code and workarounds are actively encouraged. Each meetup will have a reasonable amount of time for informal lightning talks to show members' work.

SF Beta gives the San Francisco Web 2.0 community a monthly opportunity to meet, mix, and socialize in a relaxed and informal setting.

On the 1st Wednesday each month at 6PM, 6 people get 5 minutes each to demo something cool to San Francisco's product and furniture design community (product and furniture designers, architects, entrepreneurs, students, hackers, etc). Sprung from the loins of ApartmentTherapy.com, the SF Design Meetup starts on September 12th! ATTENTION: If y…

The San Francisco Games Group If you like a large selection of games to play with a variety of people, this is the group for you. Friday SF Games: 20 to 40 people playing all kinds of board and card games. We meet Fridays, 7:00pm to 12:00 midnight (yes, up to 5 hours!) What is SF Games? Established way back in 1995 and going strong since…

A gathering of individuals who are interested in living the Law of Attraction every day. Who wish to learn how to release negative emotions and replace them with positive emotions through the wonder of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and other body energy techniques. By doing so, people have overcome all kinds of blocks and released stuck energ…

Truth Action is a grassroots activist organization committed to raising public awareness about the true nature of the events of September 11th, 2001. We alternate our events between San Francisco and the East Bay. We encourage anyone in the Bay Area to join us. We are interested in uniting with all Bay Area truth activists so that we can focus o…

The San Francisco Bay Area Karaoke Meetup Group brings together those who love singing to explore different Karaoke venues throughout the Bay Area!

With Ruby on Rails, web applications are easier than ever to create. Small teams are finding strong demand for Rails development services and the slick apps Rails makes possible. Let's meet and discuss Rails consulting. If you're doing it already, come share your experiences with those contemplating the leap.

Open to the few, the proud, the pale, the clued folks that keep the sites running. If you fall into one of these groups this is the perfect forum for you. 1. Operations - you spend too much time in the Colo 2. Network - you keep the bits flowing to the cage 3. Systems - you keep all the 1U heaters running in the cage 4. Architect - you giv…

Meet fellow Real Estate Buyers and Investors near you to discuss properties on the market, contracts, mortgages and anything else about land and realty. This group is located in Palo Alto, Ca Don't try and do it alone. Your team is a key component of your business sucess. It is often safer and faster to get ahead by forming partnerships.…

Bring together people who are passionate about Ruby and Rails in an environment that fosters learning from and helping each other while building lasting friendships. Free Ruby Screencasts: http://www.rubyplus.org

Meet other local Ruby on Rails engineers

We have Startups come in and do their "pitch" for Funding . Members ask questions, advise, then vote on which has the best product or service. The top Startups can be recommended to a Biz Coach, Angel Investor or Venture Capitalist, as appropriate. If you want to do a Pitch, you must be pre-screened by the Organizer or his representative. If…

Meet other local Transhumanists to discuss topics such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, immortality, and the Singularity. This is a chapter of the World Transhumanist Association (www.transhumanism.org). We will be non-partisan and open to all H+ interested parties.

We welcome those with limited or no singing experience, or those who are just interested in hanging out with us, that is cool too! We don't force anyone to sing, although you may feel left out if you don't give it a try. This is not a talent contest... we are most interested in people trying to sing songs they never tried before and be able lau…

Come out and meet a new network of local entrepreneurs whose focus on building short term and long term wealth. We focus on creating massive income and using that income to leverage real estate.

This group is for ping pong players of all levels. Some of us are really experienced and play frequently, while others haven't played for years but are excited to get back into the swing of things. The plan is to meet once a week, at least. Locations can vary from San Jose to Mountain View. If you're looking to improve your game or just meet new pe…

Reiki Tummo - A technique for connecting yourself to the Divine Universal Energy for healing, opening your heart and attaining a higher consciousness. We channel Reiki, Kundalini, Earth and Shing Chi energies with a strong emphasis on Open Heart Meditation. We are a group with members from all over the world. We have members from the U.K., Indi…

Meet other local people interested in Agile methods of product development. We focus on the area of software since that has provided such rapid feedback from it's short lifecycles.

The East Bay Ruby Meetup Group is for anyone interested in learing or sharing experiences with "Ruby" or "Ruby on Rails". We meet every third Tuesday of every month. (Brought to you by the UC Berkeley RadLAB. http://radlab.berkeley.edu/) Note to recruiters: The mailing list is for technical and informational postings only. There is a messa…

The Fathers Connection Network is a support group for fathers who are dedicated to supporting and enriching the lives of their children. A safe supportive environment where fathers can dialogue and share their experiences on fatherhood. Through the ?The Father Connection Network? group members will find support and encouragement as they navigat…

Meet fellow travel enthusiasts near you! Come to this Travel Meetup to find out a new and exciting way way to travel monthly if you desire. This meet up is a chance to learn about the fastest growing travel club in the country. Come discover what the "BUZZ" is all about!Join us to share your favorite trips and learn how to even eventually travel fo…

Our vision for the The Mountain View Overcoming Stress Meetup is to practice yoga, meditation and most importantly have fun!! The meetup will incorporate innovative breathing techniques that can reduce stress and heighten mental clarity and awareness. The sessions integrate modern methods with ancient wisdom to help individuals lead a more fulf…

Meet other local people who are interested in Walking and Hiking for fitness!

Meet local Pagans, Wiccans, Witches, Druids and other practitioners of Pagan spirituality and religion! Come to a Pagans Meetup to make friends, share lore, and exchange tips about spells, herbs, Witchcraft, and magick. Are you curious about these topics, but not sure if any of these paths are for you? Come chat--maybe you'll find out. To al…

Meet other local people who are interested in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques and more general issues related to Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Gather and share advice and info on better ways to work with search engines.

Meet fellow web designers near you! Come to a Web Design Meetup to compare tools, languages, and templates; trade advice on careers, rates, and freelancing; and share cool websites. Make valuable contacts as you mingle with new friends!

Meet others who are interested in learning leadership principles. Apply True Leadership To Your Life True leadership can bring radically positive change to a stagnant environment. It can revitalize old relationships, poorly performing organizations, and underachieving individuals. Leadership blows in like a fresh wind and clears the cobw…

Attention Meetups are opportunities to connect with like-minded people interested in making effective use of attention data, developing attention services, and generally expanding the attention economy.

Welcome to the San Francisco Bay Area Open Source Meetup! We'll be barcamping soon....stay tuned <))) -The San Francisco Bay Area Open Source Meetup Organizers

Meetup with other local people who are coping with depression and its associated loneliness and isolation for discussion, company, understanding and support. For now the group is an open discussion one, although we are talking about planning some outings and activities, too.

Meet other local people who are interested in the fight against Human Trafficking. Discuss how we can best educate ourselves and others on the issue of women and children sold into the US and international sex industry.

Meet a network of local entrepreneurs to share experiences and tips about how to franchise a business, evaluate other expansion options (franchising vs. licensing) and check out franchise investments. If you're a business owner, learn how to document business operations, develop a training program, protect proprietary assets (like your brand name,…

Do you want to have a sense of meaning in your life? Do you want the self-esteem and self-acceptance it takes to be your true self? Do you want know what your purpose is in life? Do you want to know what is good about yourself? Do you want a deeper sense of inner contentment? Aymee Coget, M.A., a bonafide Happiness Expert, will lead…

Join a community of real estate investors to earn a 6 figure income through real estate education, investment, marketing and other community benefits. No licensing. All you need is an open mind, entrepreneurial zeal, the ability to plug in and follow highly successful systems, and the drive to change your life and that of others around you. Are you…

Learning and meeting with Ruby and Ruby-on-Rails enthusiasts.

Are you a single 40 or 50-something? Would you like the opportunity to get out socially with others in San Francisco? Whether you're happily single and just looking for ways to meet more people, or looking for that special someone, it's always fun to get out and socialize with others. So if you're interested in getting together for drinks,…

Ranked by American Express and Meetup.com as one of the "TOP 50" Business Meetups in the Nation -Meet other Webeneurs and Entrepreneurs. -Learn how to run your business online. -Learn what it takes to do business in todays online world. -Get advice, avoid pitfalls, network and learn from others. Novice to Expert - All are welcome…

Meet a new network of local entrepreneurs to share tips and problem solving techniques, get advice on profitability and career and discuss mentoring and business models in the emerging field of CLEAN TECH. The monthly meeting will feature a panel of experts in our area, followed by a lively discussion and networking experience with some leader…

Meet a new network of local entrepreneurs to share tips and problem solving techniques, get free advice on profitability and career, while discussing mentoring and networking. Swap business cards and watch your personal business grow each meeting!

The purpose of the Living the Law of Attraction Weekly Support Group is to bring together a group of people SERIOUS about SUPPORTING each other in the application of the LOA in their lives. We are committed to escaping the barrage of ineffective, negative thoughts emanating from our subsoncious so that we can focus on attracting what we want i…

Meet a new network of local entrepreneurs to share tips and problem solving techniques, get advice on profitability and career and discuss mentoring and business models. Swap business cards and watch your personal business directory grow!

We have a great group of families (Moms and Dads) and a very diverse age range of children! We go to parks, have play dates and find interesting things to do in and around San Mateo County.

I wanted to start this group to meet and bring together others who feel they need some organizational clarity brought to their life. No matter what the space, big projects or small, if you feel your "stuff" is overwhelming your life, then this is the group for you. We can be a motivational support for each other. As well as learn from each other th…

Good food and conversation with freethinking individuals on a wide range of interesting topics.

Monthly Meetup to discuss and show-and-tell new technology: Web 2.0 to Nanotech, Digital content to video games. Cool new tech. Geeks, inventors, new companies with cool products and ANYONE curious about new tech is welcome. The SF New Tech Meetup is "a networking event in which the -next big thing- in web developments meets the audience looking…

1) starting up a Business, 2) growing a Startup Business better & 3) new ideas on some of your challenges. Agenda: Share your Triumphs, Guest Speaker or mini class/Workshop, BookReview, Open Forum on your Challenges. Meet local Entrepreneurs from Peninsula, South & East Bay to share tips & solve problems, discuss Biz models, swap Biz Cards…

Meet other local users of the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP / Perl / Python) platform, a very popular combination for developing OpenSource web applications and the most widely used web development platform.

Meet other locals who are considered taller than average. Gather and discuss the differences and view of looking down on the world. Receive information about Tall Clubs International and the local club, Tall Club of Silicon Valley (TCSV). TCSV is a social club for men 6'2" and taller and women 5'10" and taller. We gather several times during th…

Meet with other tech enthusiasts to discuss and show-and-tell new web technologies. We welcome all startups, investors, developers, and anybody else who's interested. The night is a mix of company demos and networking. Join our forum: http://forums.newtechmeetup.com

Social media mavens, networking netizens, web developers, new media marketers and generally gregarious geeks. Let's build a community around our shared interests in community building and social software.

The SSV Network's mission is to help individuals find the resources they need to build their product, organization, business proposition, by providing a more informative, collaborative and supportive environment locally and virtually. Meet a new network of local entrepreneurs. Get professional advice, network with like minded individuals to st…

Meet nearby Board Game Players! Board Games are making a comeback! As more and more people are seeking fun things to do, the trend is moving towards new and exciting games. Come to the Walnut Creek Board Games Meetup to enjoy spending time from a full range of games from lighthearted Taboo to intense mind burners like Power Grid.

Come gather and discuss current issues surrounding special education. Share your stories, get support and find some answers!

We are results focussed. Come with your questions. Have at least one seasoned entrepreneurial coach answer your questions. No charge. Just pay based on the value you receive. Any Amount is appreciated. More information at www.WorldsGreatestTeam.com We meet weekly: Please check the website for dates: we plan one month in advance.

This group is about developing your personality and helping YOU continually succeed in every aspect of your life! "The YOU Factor" is what will help you achieve an abundance of success! It is your internal drive, your passion, and your burning desire that is all contained within YOU that will determine how well you shape your overall quality of…

Third Thursday is for Bay Area PR and marketing pros interested in learning more about the practical applications of new media in business.

First, congratulations on choosing a very difficult and rewarding profession! I know it can also be pretty isolating, since it can be hard to scoot out of the classroom to quickly catch up or collaborate with colleagues. So I'd like to see about getting a group of people together once a week to blow off some steam and talk shop. You know, what y…

Meet other local people who are interested in walking for fitness