The goal of this group is to explore and experience the unique culture of Portland and the northwest. Think of it as tourism for locals. About 50% of the people on every event are newcomers to Portland or to the group. It's a great way to meet new people while enjoying new experiences. I host at least 20 events on the calendar per month. Most of the events are done on foot, but some are simply showing up at a particular destination for fun. Events include: Dining and entertainment walks (highli …

Hills! We have endless hills in Portland that offer low impact aerobic workouts for all ability levels, great for obese kids & teens! We meet at the base of hills in NW & SW and then we start walking at our own individual pace. We encourage both silent walking and those who like to talk can talk together. $4 to attend payable before we start walking or there is bulk pre-payment options available. I personally have lost 20 lbs. by walking these hills in the last few months, and I didnt change my …

Why Join: We are a group just for women on the Eastside! (East of the river) Our group is private but open to all women, this keeps our meeting times and locations private and only seen by members. To Join our group click on the "Join Us" button in the upper right section of this page under the banner.   ***Please finish reading this page first*** Our goal is to provide you with a variety of activities to help you round out your fitness and health, get outdoors (sometimes indoors), and to meet …

“In wildness is the preservation of the world.” ~Henry David Thoreau Those certainly are words to live by. Welcome to the Wild Mind Outdoor Community! We've been around since January 2011 and have evolved from a hiking group interested in mindfulness to a community that seeks to experience nature in a variety of mindful ways. We are open to folks from all walks of life, beginners and experts alike. Our leaders do not necessarily know any more about a given topic than our members; we're just pe …

Our group is for anyone who enjoys interesting restaurants, good conversation, leisurely walks and a glass of wine.  We are people who enjoy socializing! Activities and events will be added as members express interest. Most of our activities are in the Clark County area. Please feel free to contact us with ideas, meetup locations, moderate walks or activities of interest to you. Everybody is welcome! Anyone is welcome to host an event. I will try to post two meetups a month: an evening happy ho …

This is a group for those of us 50 years and older who live close-in NE Portland. Everyone is invited to join, especially those that don't always have availability until after 6 PM weekdays, the weekends or holidays to do something. NOTE: Meetups will be sporadic, as I work full-time (Monday-Friday). Let's get together for affordable activities in our neighborhoods. We can also get together for day hikes, neighborhood walks, the Irivington Historical Home tour, garage saleing, treasure hunts at …

Team Challenge is CCFA’s endurance training and fundraising program. Through Team Challenge, you can run or walk 13.1 miles while helping to find a cure for Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis! Team Challenge takes trips to several half marathons throughout the year. In late March we will begin training for the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon. Participants receive professional coaching, resources and clinics to help achieve individual goals, plus tech shirts, fundraising tools, a pers …

Welcome to The Wanderers hiking group in the Portland area! We are about the journey as well as the destination. We are striving to meet the hikers that fall into the middle zone...enjoy moderate mileage with moderate altitude gain with a challenge thrown in occasionally at a moderate pace! A group that wants to explore and constantly include new hikes while doing our favorites on a regular basis. If you are training for a triathlon and work to achieve a "personal best" with each outing then thi …

Fun group for dog-lovers!  Dog hikes, urban walks, dog park hang-outs, BBQs, dog-friendly happy hours or dinners, and more!  Single event too!  You may find more then just some cute dogs to hang out with!

If you own an English Bulldog, you've found one of the largest play/support groups for the breed and their parents (that's you!). We meet to socialize our bullies and discuss health, behavioral and other support issues. Mostly the dogs just play. However, if you are facing some behavioral or health problems, it's most likely that one of our members is going or went through similiar issues you face. As a member, you can draw from the vast experiences of our membership. Each meetup is a little d …

This is a group for anyone who is single who needs the extra support to get fit. If you feel like getting fit may be easier within a group - this may be for you. Join us - If you're single (On your own in your quest to get fit) this may be the motivation you've been looking for. We'll have a range of activities: Walking, Running, Biking, Dancing, Volley Ball, Golf, hikes and other athlectic activities.

This is a group for Mamas in the Portland area who want to explore some of the beauty in and around Portland via gorgeous hikes and walks and good company. I have an 18-month old girl who loves nature and I love to take her there. Look forward to sharing in our explorations!

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 …

Running Mamas is a casual but dedicated group of awesome moms who want to get out with/without the stroller and run,walk, hike, socialize, inspire one another, and make new friends! All levels of experience are welcome! We also have a great group of pregnant mamas who inspire us all by coming out and continuing to walk throughout all stages of their pregnancy, with the goal to get back into jogging/running as soon as possible. Running Mamas is all about striving to better ourselves and each o …

This group is primarily intended for people who are new in town and those not so new who want to get to know their city better. If you are interested in exploring the Portland area and making new friends, then this Meetup is for you!  We strive to have a diverse and active calender of events. Join us if you just moved to Portland or even if you grew up in the area as everyone is welcome.  If you have any ideas or suggestions for events, please let me know. If you would be interested in becoming …

If you are wondering how to reconnect to your artistic side and yearning for a connection to your intuitive wise self, you will find a bubbling fountain of both in SoulCollage®. I invite you to glue bits and pieces of imagery and symbolism together to create an opening to your inner self, while creating meaningful art.  No artistic ability or degrees are necessary. SoulCollage® is creating your own personal wisdom cards about you. It offers self-reflection, painting a different picture of how to …

This Meetup group is for people who don't hike in 'mission mode'. We don't drive through to the finish line, we stop and smell the roses. This is a great group for people who for health reasons need to take it a bit slower, or for people who want to stop and ID plants, or read trail signs, listen to birdsong, take photos, declaim poetry, contemplate color. Please send me your hike suggestions, and if you have knowledge of birds, herbology, trail reading, edible plants, meditation, whatever, I wo …

This is the Full Outdoor Activity Group you may set up your own Events REAL EASY..Just Ask Me + Give me a Basic Plan = You get your Own Meet Up Event. It could Be BBQ's at your favorite spot to Canoing at the Lake were you can schedule a camp-out or just a Day trip to the Gorge. It's all open to those who want it to happen...No Limit Meet Ups, not like were you try and try, but it's always full. You can pick as little or as many folks for your event. I enjoy Canoing and BBQ's by the Lake or just …

Have you or someone you loved just been diagnosed with the 'C' Word? Are you afraid? Shocked? Frozen? Stuck? Wonder what the future is going to be like? Come and be in the comfort and company of others who are on the same journey. And it is a journey, if you look for the gifts in - will lead tto the most important and blessed time of your life. Seems like an odd thing to say, doesn't it? Come and be guided by a 23 yr survivor that is also a Life Coach and who has walked this walk. She ha …

Hi, I'm Kim Puyleart, Certified Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor & Nutritional Advisor! I am very passionate about helping parents who want to work out with their infants/toddlers while incorporating health, fitness, and playdates/storytimes; even runs and get-togethers with/out the kiddos :)  However, this group is not limited to just moms with little ones; it's open to stay at home moms and dads who want ACCOUNTABILITY in working out (plus, it's a good excuse to get out of the house)!  What …

Do you love to hike but hate the price of gas to the trailhead? This meetup specializes in hikes in and around the Portland metro urban area. Portland has lots of forest, history, hills and canyons to explore. Most hikes will be dog friendly. Starting points will nearly always be accessible by bus. Join us in exploring bits and pieces of the Portland metro area you may not have known existed. Come join us and explore. We'd love to see you.

A meet, greet and mingling group for single seniors around 60, younger people have their own group (35 +, 50+), why not us? Join us and be with senior adults your own age. We will NOT be bungie jumping, sky diving, mountain climbing or any death defying acts. We will be doing fun things plays, concerts, art walks, golf, wine tasting, films, music festivals, dining, hiking, summer concerts, dancing, jazz, day trips,Saturday markets, what would you like to do?  Let me know. Bernie, Organizer

On a practical level, this Portland social group is for lesbian/queer and queer-friendly women who have vitality and a strong sense of self. I say "practical" because I realize that most people use meetup casually, to meet others and find things to do from time to time. But ideally, I'd like to manifest a village of warriors. To me, a true warrior of modern times is a strong woman who has a healthy relationship with power. She speaks her truth, walks her own path, lives by principle instead of c …

I started this group because I needed people to run with! I love to run with people! The purpose is to build community around our fitness and wellness. Accountability is vital! You should join if you live in NE Portland, You can run Sat mornings at 9:30. If you need other cool peeps to run with. If you need some accountability in your life!

Meet people practicing Earth Skills, which includes the study of nature, survival, wildlife tracking and birding, herbal medicine and wild edible foods, natural arts and music, traditional technologies and permaculture. This site is maintained to post our classes, camps and workshops taking place in your area. Regular programs in your area include our homeschool family classes which run monthly during the academic year from 1-3 pm, afterschool-classes-by-request from 3:30-5:30 pm, and our adult …

Small dogs are under 25 pounds usually. We basically get together to enjoy spending time as a group without larger dogs so the little ones can romp around too. The Pee-wees Club! All small dog breeds are welcome to join! The group is ONLY for smaller breed dogs, toys, minis, and the like. We have some rules: #1. Your dog should be able to participate in a play group without overly aggressive behavior and/or should not be a danger to our little ones. Please respect our pint-size participants. #2. …

In 1727 Benjamin Franklin established a club for mutual improvement called Junto. The members of Junto were drawn from diverse occupations and backgrounds, but they all shared a spirit of inquiry and a desire to improve themselves, their community, and to help others. The meetings were organized around a series of questions that Franklin devised, covering a range of intellectual, personal, business, and community topics. These questions were used as a springboard for discussion and debate and so …

If you are homeschooling in Clark County, or considering it, this is a great way to connect with other families for information, support, and activities. We are a diverse group, welcoming all families, regardless of homeschooling style, without favoring any method, philosophy or belief. The group is designed for younger homeschooled children ages 4-12 years old and their parents. Younger and older siblings are welcome too! Vancouver Homeschoolers not only provides activities for homeschooling fa …