Join us for discussions on an eclectic mix of fiction and non-fiction books. We meet once a month - usually the evening of the third Thursday - at a member's home mid-Peninsula. The book for each month is chosen by a mixture of voting and consensus. Our discussions include both the book itself and the issues it raises. They are lively, informal, and respectful of everyone's view. Here are some books that we recently read: - "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley - "The Haunting of Hill House" by Sh …

Meet other rabbit guardians, share stories and questions and snuggle/groom rescued rabbits. This group will emphasize rabbit rescue and adoptions from shelters and rescues-- not breeding or buying rabbits. This is not a forum for debate about spay/neuter, breeding or showing rabbits. Learn about the many fun volunteer opportunities to help rabbits at SaveABunny and Bay area shelters. SaveABunny is a creative, contemporary and volunteer-oriented nonprofit rescue group dedicated to rescuing rabbit …

This group is for like minded individuals in the San Francisco bay area who are interested in seeing what the city has to offer. We'll have social gatherings during the week, and on the weekends we'll plan trips outside of the city or just gather for a BBQ in the park. This group is for young professionals around their Mid 20's to Mid 30's. I'd love to have people who are entrepreneurial at heart and want to meet others who are just passionate about their work as they are about their social li …

We are an eccentric group that appreciate the art of silliness and the science of adventure. If you are a little bit quirky & a lot bit fun, this group is for you... "Geek Love" is the title of a fictional tale following a family of circus freaks. The name captures the eclectic spirit of our group's activities, ranging from: Themed dinners ...Rock your 50s poodle skirts & letter jackets for a retro BBQ; Pig out on pork cuisine at Geek Love's annual Bacon Bash Happy hours with a twist ...Don you …

What strikes your fancy for a future Renegade themed workshop? * Old Hollywood? * Caravaggio Influence lighting? * Film Noir? View Renegade photos from the last shoot here. About Renegade Photo Shoots Renegade Photo Shoots does photo education and adventure differently. We create assignments and environments that not only test a photographer's creative and technical skills, but also comfort level. Renegade shoots are eclectic, unexpected, varied and will always have a dash of "Wow, you did w …

The San Francisco Social Club is a combination of several types of clubs and reflects the eclectic San Francisco Bay Area. Our club is centered around social activities and business networking events in and around San Francisco Bay Area. Events can include a broad range of activities from sporting events and social parties to business mixers and networking events. Unlike traditional clubs we are not limited to one kind of event or special interest, but include a broad range of events each month. …

LAST MINUTE POST --- We did SantaCon YountVegas last year, now let's hit San Fran SantaCon with its naked challenge. Join us around 2:30pm in Washington Square Park (Columbus and Washington in San Fran's Little Italy area). We are the official photographers for the event. We can create ad hoc photo set-ups in the park so bring flash and smaller portable studio lighting. We'll 'invite' the best Santas and elves to pose. SantaCon is a massive pub crawl with loads of photo opportunities. It's a com …

ADVAITA is an eclectic group of friends interested in meditation, yoga, enlightenment, self realization, non duality teachings (Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism, Sufism, Taoism). Francis Lucille, a long time friend and student of Jean Klein, is a spiritual teacher of the Advaita Vedanta tradition. There are 7 week long retreats every year and meetings every week at his home in Temecula, California. There are also retreats in Tampa (Florida), Paris (France), Barcelona (Spain), Munich (Germany) and S …

Beyond Academics Young Homeschoolers (B.A.Y. Homeschoolers) not only provides activities for homeschooling families, but offers support, advice, encouragement, and most importantly life-long friendships all while having fun! This group is designed for younger homeschooled children ages 2-8 years old. Younger and older siblings are welcome too! It is a great way to meet other local families that are taking the responsibility for educating their children by using resources in the home and communit …

This meetup group is for people of all ages who enjoy an eclectic mix of the arts, culture, and outdoor recreation. Our goal is to bring people together of different backgrounds who share an appreciation for the arts and a love of the outdoors. Our activities range anywhere from attending classical and jazz concerts; visiting museums and art galleries; hiking on local trails; meeting for walks in the city; meeting for dinners; wine tasting; and more. For more information, see About This Meetup.

We are a small active and academically inclined homeschooling support group mainly having activities in Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord and the neighboring cities. Our activities are for children ages 7 and above and our homeschooling philosophies include, but are not limited to:Classical, Charlotte Mason, and Eclectic Methods. We hope to attract like-minded friends to support each other through events such as public speaking, craft/movie nights, mini science fairs, co-op classes, field t …

This is an experimental subset of the Bay Area Quantified Self Show&Tell meetup group. It's QS in the valley - an eclectic exploration of self-tracking - geotracking, life-logging, DNA sequencing, etc. - to gain more knowledge about yourself.  If you have a self-tracking story to share or want to come and learn and be inspired, join us! Topics include, but are not limited to: • Aging in Place Technology • Behavior change and monitoring • Caregiving of digital patients • Chemical Body Load Counts …

An eclectic community gathering of all ages and all professions who are committed to becoming better public speakers. We support each other through regular meetings where you will have the opportunity to practice prepared speeches and impromptu responses. Several yearly workshops including speech evaluation, debate skills, and visual presentations. Please note that most of our organization and planning is done at www.menloparktm.org You are welcome to stop by as a guest to any of our meetings …

The purpose of this meetup group is to develop and implement successful promotion, production and organization strategies for electronic music dance parties. DJs, musicians, visual artists, dancers and other artists are welcome to join if you are all passionate about electronic music and love to throw awesome parties!

This group meets every other Monday at 7PM at Berkeley Espresso, for brainstorming over modeling and rendering epiphanies we all have had or will encounter with this fantastic platform (Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper and Flamingo nXT or other renderer). This is a chance to sort into cadres of similarly skilled users whose aim is to become a great resource for the kinds of ideas it takes to surmount problems in the face of school or work deadlines. While the online help and forums are great, nothing …

Wanted: San Francisco Bay Area Authors Interested in Self Publishing! Hello and welcome! I'm looking to meet with other indie authors in the San Francisco Bay Area interested in Self Publishing and Book Marketing. If you're an author who is self published or is getting ready/interested in self publishing please join us to talk shop; however, the purpose of this club is to share ideas/strategies on self publishing and marketing our books. This is not a writing/critique club and we're not focusin …

We practice the 400-year-old art and science of British-style Change Ringing, on handbells. Although rare in the US, it is very common in the tower bells in churches and cathedrals in England.  We would ring in tower, but the closest tower that provides this style of ringing is in Seattle. All are welcome to come and visit. As for our pedigree, we are affiliated with the North American Guild of Change Ringers (http://www.nagcr.org), a member of the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers (http:// …

This weekly 1-hour class, taught by Shannan Donovan (of Thrive Yoga in Sebastopol), is based on Vinyasa Yoga and is held in the redwood sanctuary of the Church of the Incarnation in Santa Rosa. This beautiful sacred space is perfect for the sacred practice of yoga. With eclectic and deeply moving music, Shannan guides you through traditional postures. Her teaching focuses on the flow of breath and movement to bring grace, strength and honesty to your practice. All ages and levels are welcome. Br …

Love a good story? Our eclectic swap group welcomes stories and poems that are told, sung, read and danced. Ecstatic listening is another requirement for attendance. We meet on the Third Thursday of every month in the El Sobrante Library, from 7-9 PM at 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante CA

Come sing with East Bay Harmony, an Oakland-based a cappella chorus established in 1999. Men especially encouraged. We rehearse weekly and exist to promote the fun of singing together and building community through music making. THE BASIC INFO - No audition required - all adults welcome! - No music reading skill required! - Super fun, friendly community, low-pressure environment - Eclectic, all a cappella repertoire - We provide easy-to use online tools for helping you learn your part quickly an …

We are a group of enthusiastic eclectic professionals (but all kinds) interested in improving out speaking skills, particularly our public speaking skills.

~This is an interfaith service, open to any and all~ That means if you are religious, spiritual, or somewhere in between. ~We come with an open heart, seeking to create peace within, while simultaneously cultivating and learning ways to take that peace outward to the world. CONNECTION. ~We come seeking peace and rejuvenation for oneself, and inspiration to keep moving towards fostering and nurturing a more peaceful just community, culture, and society. HEALING. ~We come to REMEMBER.  Remember th …

A meetup for hands-on car and vehicle people - whether you're into Lambrettas or blown nitro motors, rebuilding vintage classics, cruising or racing let's talk! The goal of the group is to bring together an eclectic mix of practically minded folks to share knowledge, admire each other's projects, lend a hand and bench race.

Silicon Valley is THE hotbed for hardware startups, so we thought it time to bring a showcase-style Meetup to the South Bay/Peninsula! We're a proud offshoot of the SF Hardware Startup Meetup, but aside from the different locale, we want to emphasize products that are, above all, smart! This means things that think for themselves, use novel materials/design, or otherwise make our world a better, more connected place. This Meetup aims to not only expose you to the newest of products, companies, c …

Getting together to enjoy and discover the music and talents of our North Bay musicians, singers, bands, dancers, artists, composers.....including main venues and small, back road gems! We consider ourselves eclectic with our music...enjoying all forms of live music and the fine talent and musical gifts that these artists love to present to us! These"music flights" have many destinations...established to new finds...from rock, blues, bluegrass, zydeco to 90's, 80's, 70's, 60's, 50's, ethnic, cla …

Hello and Merry Meet We are a cross-tradition gathering of Pagan families with children. By cross tradition we mean Wicca (eclectic), Druid, Dianic, British Traditionalists, and are open to and looking for more varieties. We seek to share and learn from each other while providing support in a fun environment. We meet monthly to celebrate Esbats and Sabbats; to share food and music, crafts and dancing.  Welcome.

Are you a fan of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers? Are you a fan of any other music? Do you enjoy going to concerts and other live music performances? If so, join this kick-ass Meetup group, and let's enjoy some live music and other fun activities! I'm a huge fan of concerts and other live performances, especially in the Summer time, and hope to meet other folks who enjoy live shows as much as I do. Let's get together and see some shows. Unfortunately, I don't know much about smaller venues and u …