We're a group that loves to cook, eat and drink together! I created this group to meet people who love cooking food and sharing it with other people. The East Bay has some great restaurants but what really makes it is the community it brings together. What better way to bring community together than over a shared, home cooked meal? We'll meet about once a month at a group member's home. Let me know if you are interested in hosting, organizing or have an idea for a themed potluck.

Back by popular demand... First, thanks for taking the first step in joining a special group of ladies who love to read, chat, over enjoy a glass of wine. I initially started this group two years ago because I am a book junkie who was looking to join a book club in the area and found none. After a year on Facebook, I decided it was time to take the group back were it all started. We read mostly contemporary lit, but do mix it up every so often with a classic. This is the book club for anyone who …

This group is the culmination of 1 Black Girl 20 Black Wines, Co. We specialize in wine tastings, tours, classes and events that exclusively feature wines from African Americans and/or female vintners! This is a co-ed, multicultural group that is open to wine novices and experts! The groups organizer and owner of 1 Black Girl 20 Black Wines, Co. is one of a handful of Black Certified Sommeliers in the the United States. Our goal is to cultivate and encourage sophisticated, casual, savvy, and fun …

We are local Alameda families with young children - infants to about 5 year olds. We enjoy hanging out with other Alamedans who want to get out, be active, contribute to and explore our wonderful Alameda community.  More than just a group, the Alameda Family Collective (AFC) exists to provide social events for both parents and their children, support life-long friendships and establish a sense of community to families with young children in Alameda. Membership applications are processed once a w …

Young Blacks of the Bay™ celebrates the "young, gifted and black" of the Bay Area through a variety of events that won't break the bank. Experience local culture, friendship, and networking with open-minded professionals in their twenties (21+) and thirties. YBB consists of people who want to make new friends, business connections, and are curious about Bay Area culture. Furthermore, we welcome people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, religions, etc. For more details about th …

Bay Area Friends (BAF) is a social group for people with genital herpes (HSV1, HSV2) who live in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. With @ 3000 members (combining our Meetup and Yahoo Groups), we are one of the largest Herpes social groups in the USA. We welcome everyone over 18 who is interested in making new friends, sharing fun activities together, and meeting others who share our surprisingly common situation. BAF has NO DUES, NO officers, NO social directors and NO budget. Instead, we rely …

This is a group for those who are serious about making new friendships (not acquaintances). As the group name indicates, most events will be centered around the Rockridge area, so it is best if you live in north oakland or are willing to visit us here often! Events will include dinner parties, bottomless mimosa brunches, wine bars, bocce ball, park days, bbqs, art walks, movie nights, luncheons, happy hours, and anything else awesome that pops up. Many events will involve social drinking, so it …

Meet other local outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, surfing, etc. This meetup is about enjoying the outdoors with others. I would like others to let me know of activities they would like to see happen and I will help organize. Dog owners are also encouraged to join since there are too few groups that permit dogs at times. All those who are dedicated to outdoor excursions near and far should sign up.

ve·gan [vee-guh n] noun a vegetarian who omits all animal products from the diet. -You don't have to be 100% Vegan, but all items ordered at our meetups should be - because many of us are. This is a vegan group. Please respect! :) -We are mostly in our late 20's to mid 40's -Groups will be kept small so you won't get lost in the crowd -We will ALWAYS meet in Oakland -Sometimes dinner, sometimes lunch, sometimes brunch -Drinking is fine with us...just don't get too sloppy! -Optional $5 yearly …

Are you a woman who is pregnant for the first time, or a returning mama to be, and you don't know anyone else who is pregnant? Meet new and expectant mothers who want to get together around the Bay, participate in activities that will facilitate a healthy and happy pregnancy, and connect with other pregnant women from all trimesters. Share stories, have fun and make mom-to-be friends. This meetup is for pregnant wemen or new mom's in their 20's, 30's, and 40's who want to meet like-minded others …

Join fellow Islanders to make UPCYCLE COUTURE! Develop your signature style. Rethink how you clothe yourself and your family. Have creative, collaborative, skill-building fun. No sewing experience? No worries. WE HAVE THREE COACHES with impressive skills and creativity who will guide and teach us. Let's create an upcycling fashion mob right here on the Island! Join us for a series ($90 for six sessions) or individual evenings ($20) and get ready to have fun! 7-9pm, Monday evenings. Doors open at …

Started in January 2009, the Breakfast Blogging Club is dedicated to providing a writing environment that’s supportive, educational, productive and fun, so our participants can successfully write for their blogs and build awareness for their businesses. We've held over 20 events so far and blogged with over 150 participants. Each meeting follows a format that combines learning, sharing and taking action. Agenda at our breakfast meetings: 9:00 - Networking, get breakfast 9:15 - Introductio …

Do you like basketball, but can't seem to find a semi-regular pick-up game in Oakland? Would you describe your bball skills, at best, as decent to slightly better than average? Did you play basketball for your high school? Are you in your late 20's or 30's and have seemingly lost a quick first step? Do you enjoy a competitive game, but more than anything, just want to play some solid basketball with a good group of guys and to get in some exercise? Let's make it fun, competitive, fairly regular …

Meeting other fabulous and fun girlfriends to hang out with! New in town, make new friends. Happy Oakland/East Bay girlfriends, women's social. Girls just wanna have fun. Join our circle of genuine 20s and 30s females, and let's have a good time! We are fun loving girlfriends. We have big hearts filled with passion and love! We are ladies who enjoy cocktails, girls night out, dancing, music, happy hour, and having fun in life! We are professional women with substance Who are willing to make a di …

We invite you to meet vibrant, ambitious and fun people at events in Oakland or the San Francisco East Bay Area ranging from casual get together's to professional business networking events. We provide a place to meet new people and make connections while helping each other significantly grow our businesses through quality LEADS. The purpose of Oakland LEADS is to assist you in getting good referrals that will expand your business success. Our goal is very simple, to expand each member's busines …

Want to jumpstart your joy? Join us and get happified! Laughter Yoga combines playful easy laughter exercises with some yogic breathing. After laughing and playing with this fabulous group, you will leave energized and relaxed. Lift your mood, reduce stress, lower blood pressure and boost your immune system while you have fun. How cool is that! The Oakland LIfefire Laughter Club was started in 2007 by Annie Goglia, a certified Laughter Yoga Teacher and Life Coach. Annie loves to share her laught …

Join with other creative souls to do some beading! These are free fun social events so you can make space and time for your creative spirit and be a part of a creative community! Beading gatherings can happen in the Bead Inspirations classroom when there are not classes scheduled. Check our calendar for the latest information. Bring your own tools, rent them from Bead Inspirations for $1/tool, or borrow tools for free with a $20 minimum purchase. Bring your own materials, or buy what you need t …

Join us in an Inquiry Circle to do The Work of Byron Katie in a small, supportive setting. When: 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:30 pm to 9:00. Where: 1300 Grand Street, Alameda 94501 Gently and lovingly inquire into troubling thoughts -- thoughts like "I made a mistake" -- "I need him to love me" -- "She should respect me more" -- "I need to figure out what to do." Leave feeling lighter and freer and more in touch with your compassion for yourself and others. Simple yet profound, Byron Katie …

Dragon boat racing is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Originating in China some 2,000 years ago, it is popular throughout Asia, the Pacific Islands, Europe and the United States. Crews consist of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steerer. The Alameda Dragon Flyers Dragon Boat Racing Club runs practices and boot camps 3 times a week. We participate in local and West Coast races from April through October each year, and have an active social calendar for paddlers and their non-paddlin …

Bay Area Black Singles provides opportunities for Black singles to meet each other for love, friendship and companionship. If you wish to participate in fun-filled events and adventurous activities while meeting Black singles from your area, then you've come to the right group. Social events and activities are purposefully organized to increase your chances of meeting that "special someone," while you in turn help build up a positive community that focuses on the individual needs and personal go …

We hope to fill Oakland's need to improve the city's many hidden pathways/stairways. At first we will remove the plant growth that is harming the pathways. Later we can do other things to improve them by such things as planting flowering plants. It is time to get local people together to improve Oakland. We have already done 7 group cleanups which greatly improved 3 pathway/stairways in Oakland's Lakeshore Neighborhood plus one in the Rockridge Neighborhood. We did our first improvement to a pat …

The Writers Cafe is off to a great start. We're been meeting for two and a half months now. The group is currently full, however if you are interested, join up and send me an email. I'll contact you and give you an email address where you can send a writing sample -- either a chapter of your novel or a short story. If what you're doing is in sync with the group I'll put you on the waiting list and let you know where things are at with the group. The current group is excellent. All of the writer …

The Transformation Collaborative is a group of about 20 folks of various ages, races, ethnicities, nationalities, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, socio-economic statuses, religious/spiritual beliefs, educational backgrounds, and work and life experiences with the common experience that pairing transformational education with conscious business/ community/ family is the most exciting, fulfilling, and financially rewarding work to be done in our world right now. It's what we love and what …

2013 Thunderdome Fundraiser – April 13 FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2008, THE THUNDERDOME WILL BE BACK IN THE BAY Saturday April 13, 2013 at 9pm Rock Wall Wine Company 2301 Monarch Street, Suite 300 Alameda, CA 94501 HELP US BRING THE THUNDERDOME BACK TO THE PLAYA FOR AN INCREDIBLE YEAR FIFTEEN For the first time since 2008, the dome will be back in the Bay. FULLY OPERATIONAL DOME – this is your chance to participate! Also featuring Thunderhotties suspended in cages over the event space. Music and p …

Hi, First off, please note that sailing experience or obsession is required, to keep the group size manageable. I do make tons of exceptions, for various reasons (e.g. if you're Greek, Harvard-related, the funniest person in the world, the Dos Equis man, etc.) Thanks for the understanding; please do not harass me if I decline you. In general, if you're just looking for some fun outdoor event to meet people, other meetups might be a better fit. So: I own a 38-foot sailing catamaran, docked in Ala …

(Note: This intro will be updated soon) The new organizer (Joni) sent the following note to all members of the group on 10/4/09: ----- Hello Cooking enthusiasts! Joni here, your interim organizer. I started a MeetUp group in Lafayette not too long ago and just today found this group ... needing an organizer... and, well, perhaps we can become one. Let's see how things go. Please visit my MeetUp group: www.meetup.com/nourish-now Let's meet this Friday! Please join me/my group... …

Sponsored by the Living Arts Counseling Center Single and Searching: A Group for Women Are you a powerful, independent woman*? Do you long for intimacy with a committed partner? Workshops and groups where you can: Get dating support Get clear on what you want in a partner Get rid of old baggage There is nothing wrong with you. You deserve love just as you are. *Women of all sexual orientations, genderqueer, transgender, people of color, and all ages and stages of life and dating are welcome. …

Welcome to the Bay Bicycle Buddies. We are a network of responsible riders who share several things in common: we love to ride our bicycles in the Bay Area; we have a well-developed respect for bicycle safety (usually from personal experience); we're tolerant and kind people of all ages; we care about the environment and our health; we're curious and like to explore; and we love to have fun and meet new people! Does that sound like you? Join us! HOW TO BECOME A BICYCLE BUDDY: We're not an exclus …