This is a group for women mountain bikers who live (or live to ride) in Santa Cruz County. It is intended to act as a hub, both online and off, for women to: meet new ride partners and make new friends explore new trails, help maintain existing trails support each other's progress and inspire new challenges support and get more involved in our local bike community share and/or gain bike and trail knowledge have fun and positive experiences on the trail Members are encouraged to host their own …

Active 55+ adults, single or coupled, enjoying sponsored indoor and outdoor events and social gatherings. Participants are encouraged to try out all the varied activities. About us: GES 55+ Social Club was actually started in Santa Cruz more than 30 years ago as Green Earth Singles.  Over time the focus of the group has expanded from outdoors activities to all kinds.  Moreover, couples are now active members too.  It's become the norm to abbreviate the group's name to "GES". Here are a few tips …

I have been living in Santa Cruz for 6 years now and one thing is so very apparent. It's not easy to build a network and community of friends in Santa Cruz if you did not grow up in Santa Cruz. I love living in this extremely beautiful part of the world but one also needs a community of friends at the same time. You don't have to be a transplant in Santa Cruz although that is what I am. All are welcome. There is no age range or requirement. If you live in the Santa Cruz area (including all surro …

The aim of this Meetup is to foster education, support and community for sustainable living. You don't have to have a homestead, own property or be in an intentional community to participate. It's about sustainable lifestyles and movement-building wherever we are. Activities include talks, workshops, work parties, demonstrations, resource/information sharing, meals, socials, projects and other doings to foster sustainable living. Topics include permaculture, agroecology, organic gardening, …

Meet other local photographers to learn from each other and take beautiful pictures together! Our goal is to organize monthly low-cost meetings with various topics. We can do photoshoots in various locations, or have demonstrations of shooting and computer techniques. Amateurs and professionals are welcome to join! A willingness to share is more important than your level of expertise. Digital gear is pretty much a given, and a camera with manual controls is required for most of the planned sho …

This group is to provide motivation and support for all women who are looking to release weight no longer needed. There is no medical advice or nutritional advice provided but the purpose of this group is to get the support we need to lose weight together and make some friends and have some fun along the way. Also we will exercise together as much as possible so that will make it even more fun and we will do low intensity exercises like walking for starters so that everyone can participate. Plea …

The only public Vegan Meetup in Santa Cruz. An opportunity to meet with other vegans and gain support and comradery. All vegans and people interested in veganism are welcome. We are a friendly group of diverse interesting folks.  RSVP or not, you are welcome. Arrive late or leave early - okay by us!

Let's connect and have some fun! This meetup is for positive, energetic women who want to: meet other women who live in the area make new, lasting friendships have fun and enjoy new adventures participate fully by attending and/or hosting at least one group event per year Members are encouraged to initiate their own events by suggesting ideas for events from the home page of this group. If just two other members indicate they like an idea, an online form will then be available to the person wh …

Dining for Women is a national giving circle. There are three chapters located in Santa Cruz, CA with more than 400 chapters nationally and internationally. We “dine in” together once a month, each bringing a potluck dish to share, and send our “dining out” dollars to international programs empowering women. Through our members’ combined dinner donations, we support grass-roots programs for women fostering good health, education, vocational training, micro-credit loans and economic development. …

We are a gathering of wellness-focused women and men who enjoy socializing with other light-hearted folks, cooking and eating healthy, and creating a nurturing community who values feeling naturally uplifted. Dance, yoga, writing, photography, surfing, meditation, art-making, energy work, gardening, and/or drumming may be a part of how you focus on your wellness. Let's gather together in joyful company to meet like-minded friends, share good food, and share and learn about beneficial wellness pr …

This Meetup is for people inspired by the information and themes covered in the film "Thrive - What On Earth Will it Take.” [http://www.thrivemovement.com] We will continue to educate ourselves in the Big Picture of what's happening in the world: Deep Politics, Free Energy, the Co-optation of the "Green Movements," Global Domination, U.N. Agenda 21, Ending Debt-based Money Systems, Horizontal (Non-Hierarchical) Organizing, and how to support each other in promoting real change. You are encourage …

This is a global social movement dedicated to building the circle of togetherness. We are committed to taking care of each other, building strong local communities, and practicing peace, love, and taking care of our planet. We are building the new system and are dedicated to uniting the efforts of all people and organizations leading the way forward towards alternative systems. Our mission is to free us all from the old system of oil dependence, isolation, and planetary destruction by sourcing a …

Enjoy vegan food in beautiful Santa Cruz County, California! Plant-based eating here is outstanding, as we have some of the freshest year-round produce in the world! Whether you're vegan, reducing animal product consumption, or just want to enjoy good conversation and a healthy meal free of animal products, please join us! Our meetups are Fun social events where you can explore your food options and choices with no pressure, honest. Why do some people reduce or eliminate animal product consumpti …

This group is for health, wellness, beauty and spa professionals in the Santa Cruz area. Join for fun, to share experiences, and grow your business. I’m Angie, the Organizer of this group and a practicing Massage Therapist. I’m making plans to open spa/wellness suites in Santa Cruz. Our inaugural meetup event will be a wine and cheese social, hosted at my house in downtown Santa Cruz.

This is a group for local members of the community to come together and have a pragmatic discussion about how we can solve local problems. This is not a debate club. We want to create a serious place for people to have a meaningful discussion, while also being respectful of each other and our differences in opinion. Together, we can build our community. Managed by Civinomics About Civinomics: Our mission is to improve social decision making the collective creativity of communities. We enable an …

We meet to hear speakers talk about our Constitutional Republic and the challenges we face in keeping it!

Welcome to the Santa Cruz group of the Sierra Club! Here you will find a listing of some of the Santa Cruz Group activities as well as information about the Sierra Club. We welcome everyone to participate and encourage all to become members. ABOUT THE SIERRA CLUB: John Muir co-founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to share his love of nature. Since then, the Club has matured into the nation's largest and most influential environmental organization. The Club’s mission is to explore, enjoy, and protect …

Dear fellow hikers or potential hikers, I love hiking in the fresh air of mountain and sea, and want to join with other women in exploring hiking trails in Santa Cruz and neighboring counties. My goal is to get good exercise, enjoy good company, and experience the serenity of the great outdoors. Most of the hikes I will organize will be in the 3- to 7- mile range with a gain of 200 to 2000 feet.  If you're not ready to do the longer steeper hikes, try the easier ones! You are also welcome to com …

Welcome to the Santa Cruz Chapter of Leads Club. The Purpose of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club is to assist you in getting good business referrals that will expand your business success. Leads Club is dedicated to maximizing the use of your time and resources to get good business referrals. To accomplish this goal, Leads Club uses a method of spaced, timed, repetition of information. We are not a social club. We are a business dedicated to your business success. Founded in 1978 by Ali Lassen, and curre …

Santa Cruz Web Developers is an informal group of web designers, developers, appreciators and visionaries. Started in July 2008, the group is dedicated to the notion that we each have a unique angle and therefore something valuable to offer in this vast, ever-changing digital field. We take turns presenting topics of interest and value to the group, and occasionally bring in guest speakers to share their expertise. Topics range from color and design theory to xampp installation, debugging pages …

Santa Cruz Freedom Forum is a group of volunteers dedicated to providing an open forum for the discussion of current issues that may not be receiving adequate coverage in the mainstream media. Freedom Forum is non-partisan, and not endorsed by nor does it endorse any political party. The topics of honest and effective government, sound monetary policies, an accountable foreign policy, are often at the table, as well as other aspects of politics that affect us all, whether it be on a local, natio …

The Santa Cruz Chamber hosts three to four events every month. These events are designed to help businesses reach new customers, become more successful, learn about and influence local and state policies, and promote the prosperity of the entire community. Join our Meetup Group to keep find out about the full range of events the Chamber creates each year.

We welcome the women of Santa Cruz to join 100(+) Women Who Care - Santa Cruz to have a positive impact on those in need here in Santa Cruz, without the time-consuming effort we all associate with fundraising. (Yes, this IS possible!) 100(+) Women Who Care (http://100womenwhocare.com/) was founded in November of 2006 by Karen Dunigan of Jackson, Michigan, as a brilliantly simple way to raise money efficiently and quickly for local charities/non-profits/worthy causes. Her group of 100 women, at …

This is a group for anyone interested in road or mountain biking. All skill levels are welcome whether a complete newcomer or seasoned rider. Most of the rides I'll be organizing will be generally beginner to intermediate in skill/fitness level. I welcome other riders who are more experienced to lead some rides as well. Looking forward to getting a group together to enjoy riding with!

The California chapter of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators is the second-oldest chapter on the west coast. We are comprised of illustrators found throughout the state, with our largest concentration in the greater San Francisco Bay area. The purpose of this group is to provide community and professional development opportunities for experienced illustrators. We offer our members lectures, demonstrations, workshops and fieldtrips, as well as opportunities for group exhibitions. Regular m …

This MeetUp is to allow for social networking, to support entrepreneurs,  provide education on tech and business. Attend our MeetUP events to get education and support for your self, business or organization. We are now focusing on an entrepreneurial theme. Come meet fellow entrepreneurs, and learn tips for success! Learn more about 0cognito at http://www.0cog.com One of the core public activities is our Entrepreneur Support Group It is a support group for entrepreneurs. A place to discuss your …

Xperience—THE GAME to reach your highest potential while helping other players reach theirs! This game plays out a cooperative model that focuses the collective power of players who are committed to help one another, instead of finding ways to win over on one another. Its a communication tool that brings people to deeper levels of connection quickly. Through a series of events we are building a Community GAME and Timecapsule of eXperiences as an evolving model for any organization, town, city, …