You like to invent, tinker, create prototypes, gadgets, software, music, apps and versions of products, movies, books, crafts, sofware and just plain dream up new ideas all the time? Have you heard of crowdsourcing sites like: Quirky.com, Kickstarter.com, Indiegogo.com, bandcamp.com, etsy.com, rockethub.com, ahhha.com, edisonnation.com, geniuscrowds.com, more coming online weekly... All these sites leverage money and brainpower of many to bring to fruition real world products, projects and ide …

Come enjoy some rock climbing. Open to anyone interested in climbing. Experience not necessary. Equipment is a plus but not necessary – someone generally has an extra harness, belay device, chalk bag etc.  If you are coming to a meetup and would like to borrow gear, just let us know in advance. This group was founded by Samuel Hobbs in May, 2010 who was simply looking for climbing partners in the area, but he has since moved out of the Seattle area.  We are simply keeping the idea alive. Thanks …

This is a sci-fi RPG campaign, currently under Eclipse Phase rules EP Skynet has happened, Earth was lost in the war. Then the machines disappeared from known space, leaving what remains of humanity to survive on barren planets and habitats in the cold, hard emptiness of space. For the lucky few survivors, they find themselves in a  post-scarcity paradise where material needs are a thing of the past and immortality is within reach. Nanofabricators dispense everyday good for free. Technology exi …

" This group is for new moms who want to raise vegan babies or moms who already have vegan babies and just want to be around like minded people. My goal is to empower mom's to educate and inform themselves so they can confidently make decisions for their families. I'm raising a vegan baby and I know how isolated it can feel. I've been a true vegan and vegan mom for three years now and I have faced my share of challenges. My husband has been vegan for thirty years long before it was even slightly …

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 …

This is the Seattle-wide discussion forum for technology (esp. IT, web, mobile, game, cloud, social, telecom ...). The forum is a platform for professionals to collaborate, share ideas, foster creative brainstorming. It is also a platform for companies to increase their branding and network. You could also join discussion and get event update at our Email group: http://groups.google.com/group/seattle-tech-forum

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 …

Come and meet new people and old friends as we play unique boardgames and card games. We love games of all kinds but tend to play strategy and euro style games the most. We always teach the games to any new players and there's always a new game available to discover! We currently meet in the Redmond/Kirkland area but are very interested in hosting in other locations since our members come from all corners of the Seattle-Tacoma metro area (so if you have an idea for a location near you, let us k …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Redmond Expecting Moms of 2013 is a group for first-time moms who will be giving birth within the 2013 calendar year. We are a group of women from different places all over the world who want to share ideas and feelings about their pregnancy and who also want to form friendships with like-minded moms. This is a private group, no one will see it but the members that get approved. To ensure the safety of this group, prospective members are first asked to answer a few detailed questions on their pr …

Bon Voyage – All Travels, Any Destination + Cheap Travel Tips is a travel group for all types of travels: from day trips to week(s) long vacations, international travel – domestic trips – local exploration. While we have organizers who’ll post events on a regular basis, ALL MEMBERS are welcome to post any travel related events. Looking for a travel buddy for a trip you’re planning – post it! Came across a neat travel related class/seminar – post it! Have some travel tips and ways to save on vaca …

Join Us - and Meetup at Local Comedy Clubs, Pubs, Bars, Coffee Shops or wherever we need to watch or get involved in local comedy shows. Especially supporting all the local standup, improv, open mic (or open mike, if you prefer) venues. Hey, the entertainment schedule is in your hands too :- ). You can suggest ideas of local shows you'd like to see, and we'll likely be able to add them as meetup events! Become a fan on facebook facebook.pugetsoundcomedy.com keep up on twitter twitter.com/pugetso …

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, …

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 …

Join a friendly group of creatives and independents who like to relax after work with a beer or two. Maybe you're a writer, designer or an entrepreneur. Perhaps you run a small business. If you want to share a post work drink with a few likeminded folks, this is for you. We usually meet on Thursdays, and rotate between Redmond, Kirkland and sometime Bellevue, as that's where most folks who have joined so far reside.

We are laid back parents, wanting to hang out. Collectively we are working parents, stay at home parents, we have teens, toddlers, babies, dogs, some work in computer science field, we like to craft, we dont like to craft, we knit, we sew, we paint, we run, we walk, we play video games, we like pinball a-lot, we think being in your 30s is young, we like Harlan Ellison, we hate Harlan Ellison, we are atheist, we are religious, we are democrats, liberals, we are nerdy but not in a hipster or trend …

We are a group of avid gamers from the Eastside of Lake Washington (Bothell, Kirkland, Kenmore, Redmond, Woodinville etc.) who love games and enjoy getting together to play once a month or so. Even though this group has Xbox 360 in the title that doesn't mean other gamers aren't welcome. Aside from games, we can throw some money into the pot for a friendly tournament, order pizza, play cards, hang out, get to know one another and just have fun..  Also if anyone has a meetup idea feel free to sug …

We are women who work with, want to work with, or are simply interested in technology, be it software, hardware, aerospace, biotech, energy, or anything else. Instead of playing in our own sandboxes, let us meet, teach and learn from each other. We may have different levels of knowledge and experience, and that’s OK! We are here to share, to learn, to support each other and, most importantly, to have fun. Group activities may involve: Tech jams: showing each other what we are working on and w …

For people who are interested in attending Renaissance Faires, SCA and fantasy faires and don't like going by themselves. Or people who would like to meet others with similar interests for ideas on camping and costumes for these events. Or for people who are just looking for information on who, where and when these types of events happen. For over night events we can supply most of the kitchen; stove, pots, pans, utensils and a 12x12 pavilion to put it under. Links that may be of interest: ht …

Calling all pro-life young adults aged 23-40! Have you wanted to get more involved with the pro-life movement in Washington and didn't know how? Do you have some great ideas for ways to reach your Gen X and Y peers on this issue? Want to connect with other like-minded young adults? Then this is the group for you! ALL people of goodwill are welcome, regardless of religion, political beliefs, etc. If you are a young adult who cares about the unborn, we want you!

Attention all single dads in Redmond. It is time to get out there and meet other men in the same situation. This group is primarily for men who find that their life is in transition due to a separation or divorce, and need to connect with other men on a range of issues in order to get some normal back into their lives. This is not a support or therapy group, (however, just getting out there can be therapeutic), and I am not pushing an agenda or business idea. This is for men who love their kids, …

We're a group of professionals that want to explore all the best practices of Agile Methodologies and Frameworks. We want to meet, discuss, build relationships, exchange ideas, tips, tricks, tools, news and foster agile project innovation. We're made up of Scrum Masters, Agile Gurus, Product Owners/Managers, Developers, Testers and newcomers to Agile. We welcome people from all backgrounds, not just the IT field, to join us, learn and network with our community. We meet once a month with a happy …

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 …

The purpose of this Women's Referral Networking Group is to have one specialist from each industry in the group so we can get to know each other better and most importantly establish referral relationships. This meet-up was started as an opportunity to get together with other driven, motivated women starting out in their chosen career to learn from one another and discuss ideas and experiences about how to succeed and flourish. Our goal is to connect with different women in all areas of the East …

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- …

Let's meet to share ideas for improving our businesses, exchanging quality referrals, increasing our knowledge of sound business practices, and getting to know other business owners in our area.