Hello, I am the new organizer of this group. I am changing the meetup name into more descriptive name. I like to have a new momentum going again for this meetup group to have vibrant participation. We are a group of people from all over the world who want to learn from each other, including people from America and Canada. If you want to become a citizen of the world, come, join us. It is one of the most friendly, and curious minded group of people. TALK meetings and FUN activities. We want to m …

The purpose of this group is to share ideas, inspire others, and create a community of people who want to make more than a living doing what they love. You can really have it all, take your passion and turn it into profits. Come to our meetups simply with an idea. We will help you turn your idea into a startup using THE INTERNET! You Will Learn... How to Easily Create a Website in 15 Minutes How to Start, Build, Manage, or Turn Around Any Business Using the Internet Social Media Marketing Be Fo …

Eastside GreenDrinks is an ongoing monthly networking event where people interested in sustainability meet to make contacts and share ideas in a friendly supportive environment. Eastside Green Drinks is a monthly event focused on providing a fun, open environment for people interested in sustainability to network, share ideas and support local, green business. Eastside Green Drinks is a local movement of the international Green Drinks organization that meets every month from 5pm – 8pm at an eco- …

This group is going to push the boundaries of photography and videography meetup groups! If you are ready to work hard at a project, collaborate with a group, and develop the project into a final finished multimedia production, please join us! Skill level is irrelevant. Just come with an open mind, desire to collaborate, willingness to learn, and dedication to the project. We are going to be tightly focused around working on and completing a project together, preferably in a multimedia format. …

Are you interested in reading some of the books you've heard about on your favorite lefty TV/podcasts/radio shows?  Read some thought-provoking books and have a lively discussion with other progressives. Future books will be selected by members. Come with your ideas, including ideas for future selections!

MASTER POLITICAL DISCOURSE Whether you're a libertarian, conservative, or social democrat, would you like to be better able both understand others viewpoints? Would you like to advocate your ideas in rational rather than allegorical or moral terms? Would you prefer to better understand the different political ideologies and the moral codes that underpin them? Would you like to be able to articulate the ideas of every political ideology in rational terms? Would you like to learn to debate better …

We all philosophize. Whether it’s when we are asked for our ethical/moral opinion, or we ask ourselves “Why..?” or “What if..?” Never studied philosophy? Haven't read Nietzsche or Kierkegaard? Don't even know who they are? Then Socrates Café may be the philosophy group for you. It's an approach that takes philosophy "out of the ivory tower and back into the lives of ordinary people, where it belongs." It's where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and exp …

Walking is a great activity to help you meet your health and fitness goals.  It is a wonderful way to see new places and meet fun people. While this is mainly a walking group, we occasionally post other fitness activities such as hiking, biking or kayaking. Most of our events are on the eastside, including (but not limited to) Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Woodinville, Sammamish, Issaquah and Mercer Island. Every once in a while we will post an event in Seattle or elsewhere. We like routes that a …

I really appreciate and value that this group is brought together by a common philosophy of parenting! There are many ways to practice AP and what draws the moms in this group together is that we all practice, or have practiced, at least one form of AP. Whether you practice all forms of AP, one form, or are just interested in learning more, please know that you are welcome here. I think what makes our group special is the amazing and wonderful moms that are a part of it. Friendships have been fo …

About Us: We are a group aimed at singles, aged 50* or better who enjoy getting together for various socializing activities. These could be meals, movies, sailing, day trips, it's up to YOU! We are centered in the Lake Washington area, including Seattle, Bellevue, Shoreline, Renton and more. This is an activity co-op, depending on members to bring together the type of activities YOU want in locations that work for YOU. (I mean after all, if one person's idea of fun was bungee jumping, and anothe …

Science of the Mind provides a forum for those interested in the foundations of awareness: the structure of the brain, the brain/mind connection, awareness, consciousness, cognition, language, memory, learning, interior experience, altered states, and illusion. Where does "brain" end and "mind" begin? How can we understand consciousness and self-awareness? Our discussions may also touch on practices such as meditation and yoga, although the focus of the group is not metaphysics. Join other "curi …

If you are over 50, your new life has just started! Let's celebrate it together! If you are single, do not despair! This goup is created for those who wish to connect with like-minded people close to their age and who live in the Eastside. It is a social group for active professional singles (50+). Social events, art galleries, listening to live music, book discussions, walking in the rain (and sun), jogging, hiking, fundrasing/charity events to contribute to the world, healthy lifestyle, fitnes …

R is a free software environment for statistical computing, data analysis, and graphics. Although R is primarily used in academia, it is rapidly growing in use by major companies as well and is becoming increasingly more visible. One of the major strengths of R is the community-based nature of the project. From the original development to current maintenance and development, R is maintained by a growing community of members. This community is what we seek to foster with this group. The Seatt …

Welcome to Eastside Women's Social Club, one of the newest Meetup groups dedicated to ladies of the Eastside and Seattle. This group was created for women in their late 20s to late 30s hoping to make new friends who are also in the same phase of life. We aren't in college anymore and we are not yet members of mommy and me play groups- that’s where this group comes in. We are working professionals looking to meet new friends for dining out, potlucks, spa days, wine nights, festivals, shopping, co …

We are a group of professionals who meet regularly for breakfast to discuss business ideas and find out ways that we can pass business to one another and help each business grow. We meet the first three Tuesdays each month for breakfast, as well as a social hour quarterly at our wine tasting room in Bellevue. Please find our schedule under our upcoming meetup events. Our group is formal, meaning that membership on our meetup site does not necessarily constitute membership in our group. We allow …

Flak·ey --- adj., to be unreliable, and/or absent-minded, flighty, fickle. Generally unresponsible Tired of the flakey group singles/friends scene in Seattle? Ever show up to a Meetup event, just to find that the organizer is a no-show and only a few other group members have bothered to attend? This group is all about those serious about meeting new friends, having a good time with old friends, meeting potential dates/mates and having a good time doing it. We'll have Fun Happy Hours, Wine tast …

We are a proactive group of 30 business professionals who are focused on helping each other's business grow. We are a chapter of BNI, an international organization providing structure to local business marketing groups. Our group was started to provide a platform for professionals to increase their business success level through networking events, education and social events with other like-minded business people. The result is a dramatic increase in business for each member. Our goal is to add …

We're a casual group sharing interests in veganism, vegetarianism, and animal rights, just looking to hang out at Seattle's various booze-friendly, beer-friendly and veg-friendly establishments! Anyone curious about veganism, vegetarianism, etc is absolutely welcome to join us. New ideas for meetups are always welcome. Please don't hesitate to contact the organizers if you have any questions, enthusiasm and participation are welcome and encouraged!

This is a group for two kinds of people: software developers who want to practice in order to get better at interviewing, and software managers who want to practice in order to get better at performing an interview. Here are our goals: Help developers to get better at the SDE/SDET through mock interviewing sessions.  Getting better means becoming more comfortable with the environment, questions at varying levels of difficulty, and marketing one's self. Help managers to get better at the SDE/SDE …

This is a meetup for those that want to learn more about micro-controllers, embedded systems, Arduino's and how to build and program them.   We have monthly meetings where members can come together to show their creations, work on their projects and get help from other members. Kids are welcome and encouraged to attend.  We also hold classes on the basics, such as soldering, electronic parts identification, and building kits from AdaFruit, SparkFun, and MakerShed. The goals are to: - Meet other …

What are we about? Glad you asked! :) We're about friendship, learning from each other, friendship, exchanging ideas, friendship, realizing that we're not alone in our feelings/experiences, and, oh, did I mention friendship?

This group is organized for Russian speaking parents to introduce or to raise children in Russian speaking environment; for parents to socialize; for every one to be able to express them self and to find an audience. My child is 2 and majority of the events I organize are for the children in this age group or for parents of any age. There are lot parents in this group with older children and not enough activities, if you are interested in organizing just let me know. This group will be as en …

• Provide people in all industries with opportunities to think creatively about integrating technology-based learning in their professional lives. • Interact with colleagues for professional growth, networking, and new ideas. • Provide access to local and national experts in order to broaden expertise in the field of technology-based learning.

Meet other local card makers, rubber stampers and crafters. Making your own greeting cards is fun and easy, especially when you do it with a fun group of people. Join us as we socialize, make cards, learn new techniques, try new projects, and have fun! Make new friends and have a good time with old friends. Whether you have been making cards for years or want to learn how to get started, we're happy to have you in the group. All the activities are meant to be a way to relax, learn something new, …

New York, LA, London, France, San Francisco and Vancouver all have meetups for transmedia storytellers, including some of the most innovative figures in the industry. Let's add Seattle to that mix. This group is for anyone, be they curious media makers, practiced transmedia creators, documentary film producers, new media makers, web designer/developers, screenwriters, novelists, actors, and beyond. Transmedia is about collaboration, and media ideas that transcend borders. If we're lucky, by shar …

Hello, and welcome to the Puget Sound E-Publishing & Book Promotion Group! This group was founded by the fabulous Lindsay Buroker (and you could do worse to learn about e-publishing than reading her blog). She moved out of state, so now Mary Sisson is your fearless organizer! This group tends to attract two different populations: People who are curious about e-publishing and self-publishing and who want to learn more about how it works and how to go about doing it, and people who have already e- …

We're coming together to vision an amazing new Center for Spiritual Living in the Greater Bellevue area. Bring your loving consciousness and open heart and we'll listen closely for the Divine Idea for our new Center.

This group is designed to bring together young adults interested in taking responsibility for their health and wellness, starting with weight. If you're interested in starting a weight loss journey or you're already on one, or you're somewhere in between we would love to have you! We'll share ideas, recipes, experiences, etc. and work as a supportive team to hold each other accountable and achieve weight loss goals in a positive and non-judgmental environment. Group is intended for people in the …