We are the Peninsula and South Bay Bicycling Group (PSBBG)! Without exception, we aim to be a clean fun group - no drugs, alcohol, or flouting of California vehicle code on these rides, other than rolling through a stop sign at your own discretion.  We do not welcome cross-posts or suggested rides with other groups which do not follow these guidelines. This group is for experienced group-riding road-bike riders. Owning a road-bike is a requirement to join the group, (as opposed to mtn bikes, hyb …

This meetup group is for "pet parents" who love and treat their dogs as part of the family, and are looking for events and activities where both dogs and humans can socialize and enjoy themselves. If you love dogs (whether you have one or not), feel free to attend our meetups and meet other fellow dog lovers! Our activities include hiking/walking on dog-friendly trails, group meetups at dog-friendly parks, pet fairs and humane shelter volunteer work -- as well as any other dog friendly activity …

HumVeganity events are open to folks of all persuasions - omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. Some say HUMANity, we say VEGANity. What's the difference? Veganity is the vegan way of being human. It's not for all creatures - and perhaps not for all humans. But for those who embrace its delicious healthful bounty – through a variety of reasons including, health, morality, spirituality, environmental impact, animal welfare and animal rights – there are limitless benefits. Join us for delicious din …

Where small, friendly dogs and their human families can get together and have fun play dates, share advice and friendship. All breeds of dogs are welcome, as long as they are friendly. This should be a great opportunity for our sweet dogs to get out and socialize with one another. I know my little girl can never get enough playtime with other dogs or people I'm thinking we could initially meet at dog parks. We could also try some walks with the small dogs who are inclined to walk. Another fun t …

Want to learn to program Google Android or learn more about it? Need some help with your latest Android program, or are you interested in helping other programmers? Join Android developers for informal discussions at on the second floor at Hacker Dojo in Mountain View. Want to learn Android? Suggestions for Android beginners are available at http://www.geogad.com/blog/2009/02/05/informal-android-developer-meetup/. The presentations and samples of an Android class series organized by this mee …

Meet other volleyball players. Organize games. A place to find people for teams (leagues/tournaments). All are welcome! How this volleyball meetup is organized? Volleyball events/games are regularly being scheduled. Check the playing level requested and RSVP.  Under Message Board, members can start new discussions, pose questions or post “for wanted” ads such as ads seeking teams/teammates/players, etc. Please also look here for information to other volleyball-related events not part of this mee …

Plant the seeds of green gourmet growing and cooking. Explore, preserve, and share slow food cultural diversity and heirloom (especially tomato) heritage. Trade advice, tips, and seeds of local, organic veggies, specifically tomatoes and green practices in general. Share our collective wisdom for cheap and easy sustainable living!

WE look forward to getting acquainted and  having you join our GROUP. At all times, you are responsible for your own safety at these events. By attending, you agree to hold harmless the organizers, and all others attending the event. Release of Liability - for additional clarification: By joining this group, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE it's organizers of all liabilities and claims from any of the causes of the actions that you and your guests have or may have in the future, for injuries, da …

Bay Area Operations Management is professional network organization dedicated to sharing knowledge, ideas, best practices in area of Supply Chain management, Operations Management, Demand Forecasting, and IT applications. Its membership is open to people with experience in the subject matter and those interested to gain insights. Bay area operations management provides face to face forum for meeting contacts in the industry, learning and sharing. As operating model, Bay Area Operations manageme …

This meetup is for Meetup organizers in Silicon Valley and for those who want to meet and network with people who have groups of people they bring together. Our organizer, Bill Belew, is The Traffic Professor = his primary source of income is from blogging AND he pays his sizable Silicon Valley mortgage from his blogging revenue. He is also the author of the best-read How to Blog for Money and Web Traffic series. In this meetup we will network about how to improve our meetups, cross promote on r …

Hi, Are you looking to expand your network and make new friends? We’re creating this group to meet other Professionals in the Bay Area. There’s so much to do in the Bay Area and would be great to have other like minded singles pursue activities together. We’re planning on having a lot of events (i.e., hiking, dinners, movies, picnics, day trips, etc.). Of course once the group is formed we also want input from members as well. Looking forward to making long lasting friendships. Also, note our RS …

The purpose of this group is to offer support and friendship to those dealing with chronic illness of any kind. Lets help each other to cope,and try to improve our lives as much as possible. (Before I took over as organizer this group was geared mostly to those with fibromyalgia. If you are looking for support specifically for that disease please look for the previous organizers at their facebook location) Meetups that I host personally will be in the Cupertino,Sunnyvale,West San Jose area.  If …

Craft Flash Mob is a group that connects crafters and DIY enthusiasts of all ages with peers who like to do the same. This group is loosely based upon the idea of a flash mob, where people show up en masse to a location, participate in some (often unusual) activity, and then disperse. Crafting in coffee shops and cafes is a lot of fun to do with others and might be considered an "unusual activity" by some. So, join this group if you: are an adult over 21 years of age, have DIY/craft projects th …

It's the cabal of startup event organizers in the SV/SF Bay Area

Welcome to Volunteers In Motion Silicon Valley Meetup Group. Volunteers In Motion is dedicated to linking Volunteers with the Philanthropic Organizations in our community that benefit from volunteer support.  Volunteers In Motion is tailored for a convenient, fun, and social volunteer experience, allowing members of our community to find Philanthropic Organizations dedicated to the each person’s particular interests and skills at convenient times, and bringing together Volunteers with similar in …

NOTE:  THIS GROUP IS OPEN ONLY TO PEOPLE WE ALREADY KNOW WHO ARE CONSISTENT ATTENDEES AT OTHER MEETUP GROUPS. This group is a 'dedicated' or 'more committed' group, open only to Meetup members who we've gotten to know in other groups who share our philosophy regarding attendance,  reliability, and some general courtesies or preferences.  We hope we'll get to know you elsewhere out there in the Meetup world and find out that you'd be a great match for this group, too. Our aim in Meetup is general …

Welcome all boomers, single or couple, from their mid-40s who love to travel, are  looking for travel buddies for specific travel dates and destinations. If you have always had a desire to travel - join us and make new friends - learn from each other and maybe find a travel buddy. Share ideas, travel experiences and suggest ideas for future trips - day trips, short trips, some longer in time and culturally-focused adventures too. If you are single or solo and hate paying single supplement fees …

We understand that the one of the best ways to improve our own business is to utilize the network of people that other members have built. If one person can reach 100 people, then a group of 20 people can reach 2000 and that is very powerful. There have been many fruitful relationships built in our group that will last the rest of our professional lives, and we are looking for more people that share our enthusiasm. This and other Business related Meetups are dedicated to working with small, eme …

This group is for novice Survival and Sustainability enthusiasts. We are urban and suburban dwellers excited about learning the benefits of homesteading through the skilled trades. Eventually, we want to collaborate on meaningful community projects and share enough knowledge to start businesses. Here are some possibilities out there for innovative Homesteaders who want to survive, sustain, and prosper: -Permaculture -Landscaping -Horticulture/Gardening -Aquaculture -Hydroponics and Aeroponics -V …

Hi there I'm Jill and I am a professional organizer and feng shui consultatant. I decieded to start this meetup because I am genuinly concerned and want to help with childrens environments. The purpose of this group is to have idea sounding board or help and clairification for busy families,parents,teachers, or caregivers to help create a more organized harmonious environment. Who should join is anybody that is interested in childrens environments! =)

We meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Plug and Play Tech Center to provide networking opportunities for developer, entrepreneurs and large organizations with interest in Health 2.0, mobile health, patient-centered innovation, personal medicine and emerging opportunities in the healthcare industry to come together. SVHealth Meetup is a hub for enterprises, organizations and investors to present opportunities, provide mentorship and engage in conversation with Silicon Valley's developer the ent …

Dear All, The Lean Enterprise and Continuous Improvement meetup is a social learning initiative designed to bring together SMEs, Quality practitioners, Business owners, Technologists, Business Analysts, Managers, Decision Makers, Product Owners, Product Managers; to plan, learn, discuss and share experiences, implementations, best practices, body of knowledge, metrics, methodologies, tools and techniques as applicable; to take an enterprise through a journey of Continuous Improvement with an end …

Having trouble finding out about all the great Cycling events here in the Bay Area?  Looking for a Carpool? This group exists to help Cyclists in the San Jose and Peninsula learn about and participate in the the many organized long distance road biking events in and beyond our back yard. Listings: Any organized ride with an entry fee of 100k or longer within a day's drive. NOTE: Dates are checked, but times are not.  Consult the event website for authoritative information.

This is a group for anyone who currently leads, organizes, manages and engages online communities. We started this group as a way to exchange best practices, share challenges and solutions, and ignite ideas! If you are a community manger or leader, or want to be - you know that the success of your great idea and awesome product rests with a strong and passionate community. Learn tips and tricks from community managers from large organizations, non-profits and start-ups. Community Hacks is a plac …

The Bay Area meetup group of the Mormon Transhumanist Association gets together about once a month to talk about Mormonism, Transhumanism, technology, spirituality, science, religion, and just about anything else you can imagine. Most of us are Mormons or have a Mormon background or interests, and similarly most of us identify to some extent or another as Transhumanists, but you don't have to be a Mormon or a Transhumanist to participate. The Mormon Transhumanist Association is an international …

As you get older, do more and more of your friends just want to stay home at night? In a committed relationship but still love the nightlife and meeting new people? Love sophisticated, beautiful interiors but also enjoy a dive bar now and then? Enjoy good wine, high-quality beer or well-crafted mixed drinks? Feel left out of all the cocktail meetups for singles? Join us! Don't drink alcohol? No problem. This is more about enjoying the scene and conversation not just booze. Every bar has non-alco …

Asha Silicon Valley is a chapter of Asha for Education, a not-for-profit, volunteer driven organization dedicated to bring socio-economic change in India. Mission: To catalyze socio-economic change in India through education of underprivileged children While most of our efforts are focused around the education of underprivileged children, we also work on holistic solutions for communities we work with. We currently work with 35 projects in 12 states of India in a wide range of areas of education …

You are a Rock Star at your everyday life. You can be a busy mom, executive, artist or an entrepreneur, and be great at what you do, yet struggle with organization, focus, time management and/or clutter. If you’re ready to make some small shifts to create life on your terms, this is the group for you. We have some rock solid new habits and strategies to take your life and business to the next level. You’ll save time by connecting the habits you want, to the Rock Star success you know you are cap …