WELCOME! Being an atheist in this country can be difficult. Our group's mission to to make things easier for local atheists, agnostics, or anyone questioning religion. We offer a safe haven for those who feel surrounded by religion, and provide a place where you can socialize and make new friends. Our Mission Founded in June 2008, Tacoma Atheists is a loosely-organized group of individuals working to providing a safe community for atheists in the Puget Sound. We provide several different foru …

Are you ready to meet some other moms for grown up conversation? Looking for an outlet for your child's energy? Want to take care of both needs at once? Come check out our group! We're meeting on the fourth Thursday of every month from 10:30-12 in North Tacoma. We'll be meeting new friends, enjoying a simple craft with the kids, and catching up with each other! Please email us for more information! The MOMS Club® of Tacoma is a local chapter of MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club Internationa …

Hello and welcome! We are a group of friendly South Sounders who are looking to expand our circle of friends while going to new places and exploring events in the area. If you are new in town and would like to meet some of your new neighbors for the first time, or your life is too much work and no play, even if you have lived here your whole life and would like to meet more people, then why not give us a try.  If you have an interest in bowling, movies, dining out, game nights, meeting new peopl …

PLEASE NOTE: We are currently organizing events under two meetup sites.  We are not accepting new members in Belief In The Unknown, which is an almost inactive site.  Please join us at our newer and more active meetup site, Exploring The Mysteries: http://www.meetup.com/exploringthemysteries This meetup aims to provide a forum for free-thinking people to explore the unseen influences and little understood phenomena that permeate our known world. We believe that everyone has wisdom to offer and a …

Having difficulty getting motivated to exercise? Tired of running by yourself? Unable to find someone who runs your own pace? Join us to exercise with others - you will meet new people, receive motivation from your fellow runners, and have people to ask questions and learn about nearby events, not to mention enjoying the beautiful WA weather. The organizers of Olympia Running Meetup Group love to run and we believe running with others is much more fun than running alone! Note that every training …

Bored with your digital photography? Looking for some new inspirations, ideas, and creative synergy? Do you have technical questions about your photos or camera that are making you crazy? Have you seen digital photos that you wondered how they were done? The meetups will be pretty casual. All levels of photographers are invited. The group does attract some pretty serious photographers. The only requirement is that you get excited when you press the shutter. Most of the members shoot with DSLRs …

This group is for mountain bikers who want to ride mainly in the Tacoma/Olympia/Port Orchard area on groomed tracks such as Capitol Forest, Banner or Dash Point after work (weekends too!) and carpool to other cool places such as Duthie, Maple Valley, etc. on the weekends. This is an all level group from beginners to advanced riders, although most of us are beginner to intermediate. We're a bunch of mountain bikers that like to get together for casual fun rides where we can attempt to spank our f …

Welcome to the Olympia Weston A. Price local chapter! The Weston A. Price Foundation is dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the human diet through education, research and activism. It supports a number of movements that contribute to this objective including accurate nutrition instruction, organic and biodynamic farming, pasture-feeding of livestock, community-supported farms, honest and informative labeling, prepared parenting and nurturing therapies. Specific goals include establish …

We are a group looking for any opportunity to hit the dance floor ... and have a BLAST doing it! With as few opportunities as there seem to be for dancing in the Gig Harbor area, we are pooling our resources to seek out the best local (or fairly local) venues and organize consistent group outings. Whether your interest is club, salsa, swing, 2-step, line, ballroom, or other - whether you are experienced or a beginner looking to learn - whether you are young or young at heart - D-Buddies are out …

Thanks for taking the time to check out this group!! If you love gardening and want a fun garden-themed activity at least once a month to learn and share your love of gardening, then this is the place for you! I know there are a lot of people out there who want to learn or share more about gardening, who have a love for the beauty that surrounds us here in the great Pacific Northwest and would like to implement some of these ideas and techniques in your gardening activities. In this group, when …

The purpose of our membership organization is to empower women entrepreneurs to achieve higher levels of business success. We do this through education mentorship informal networking supporting and encouraging each other. AWOB offers several ways you can benefit from the support of our unique group: AWOB Power Series: Monthly meeting featuring talks on business topics. Free to AWOB members. $25 after first free visit to non-members Second Wednesday of the Month 5-6:30pm The Inn at Gig Harbor …

Evergreen Country Dancers of Olympia is a non-profit social organization licensed by the State of Washington, affiliated with American Callers Association and ASCAP. The organization started in 1990 for the purpose of promoting, supporting and enhancing country dance and related activities. We do this by supporting and sponsoring various events that bring people together to form a bond and show interest in country dance. We welcome all levels of dancers from the newest to the most experienced to …

Greetings! We facilitate outdoor activities with a sensitivity for people of varied abilities. Our organizational strength is built on the camaraderie that develops from enjoying nature together. We are a non-competitive group that encourages community and quality friendships, all while enjoying the beautiful outdoors of the Northwest! With plenty of hiking options around, you are sure to find a trail you'll enjoy!  Other activities we'll embark on from time to time include backpacking, camping, …

We're a girls-only group of ladies who like to get out every now and then and see a flick with other gals! Maybe you're looking for new friends. Perhaps you just don't like to go "Take yourself out to a movie" because it feels weird to go alone! Well, join up and fret no more, this will be the perfect excuse to go on out and see that movie, because someone will go with you! Members of this group may even see fit to share a popcorn with you, if you promise to wash your hands! =) We're about eas …

This group is designed to offer opportunities for dog owners to socialize their dogs and to practice good doggie behavior.  We meet regularly for structured practice sessions and occassionally for fun play sessions, pool parties, doggie birthday parties, photo sessions, walks and more.  Some of our sessions will be indoors, some will be in local parks, and some will be trips around town.  Come join the fun.....and bring your dog. Legal Disclaimer and Liability Information: A Dog's Life is a pr …

This group is for people who like to move, and would like to do so with a group of others who are enthusiastic about enjoying the beauty of the great outdoors.  If you enjoy the outdoors, are fit enough to walk a couple hours with a small pack, and would like to develop a healthier mind and body, then join this group. Pack a snack,  rain gear, and the ten essentials and join us for a big adventure! Stay after the hike for a snack, lunch or a cup of coffee and get to know your fellow members bett …

Survival, Preparedness, and Sustainable Living organization for South Puget Sound and surrounding areas.

A place for scramblers trained by The Mountaineers who want to participate in less technical scramble than are often offered by The Mountaineers. To be a member of the Olympia Scramblers group a new members should be a graduate of The Mountaineer’s Alpine Scrambling or Basic Climbing course, or have equivalent skill and capability.  A new member will join with the status of a provisional member for three events at which time their status will be reviewed.  A wavier of this provisional status wil …

This is a group for hosts of the Japanese students - and the Japanese students themselves - that are part of the Time English Program 2012. "Take a risk!"

We are a friendly group of moms who care about the earth and natural living. Meet like-minded families to talk and have fun with! Green parents may enjoy attachment parenting, breastfeeding, cloth diapering, natural/organic products and foods, backyard chickens, composting, gardening, farmer's markets, CSAs, cheese making, canning, buying local, food swaps, craft swaps, crafts, weaving, spinning, sewing, knitting, family potlucks, story time, play dates, walks/hikes, bike rides, the great outdoo …

Hear Ye Hear Ye, Calling All Turtles Far and Near R U A Turtle? Y.B.Y.S.A.I.A Looking for a few good turtles to make a few hundred good turtles. If you are interested in joining the greatest fraternity on earth then come on down to T-town and stick your neck out for a fellow turtle. WELCOME TO THE HOTTEST SOCIAL ORGANIZATION NOW IN 100 CITIES Many have seen the question “Are you a Turtle?”  or you have seen YBYSAIA. But who or what  are the Turtles, you ask? The “Turtles” are indeed an illustri …

Beta Sigma Phi throughout Western Washington is looking for new members! We are an international women’s organization that provides women the opportunity to develop friendships through social, educational, and service activities. Founded in 1931, we provide women with a social outlet, a cultural forum, and an opportunity for service, and have approximately 155,000 active members worldwide. City Councils in Western Washington are looking more members. Our members range in age from 21 to 99. We wi …

This group is for folks who are concerned about the environment and the planet we are leaving for future generations of humans and other life.  We want to support each other in out attempts to live responsibly and to encourage others and our communities and our nation to do so as well. This use to be a Let's Get Fit meetup group.  The group was dissolved and I was offered to take the meetup group to a new focus.  Over the coming months I will work toward that and setting up meet ups. Meanwhile i …

This group is for anyone interested in changing the community we live in. Lets get together and start becoming apart of the resolution. The House of Matthew Transitional Services, Homeless Prevention & Life-skills Center is a non-profit and very active organization, dedicated to homeless prevention. We help Veterans that have fought and served our country with housing and supportive services to come back home homeless or to age only to be homeless. Homelessness and Veteran shouldnt go together, …

MOMS Club of DuPont, WA is a support group for at home mothers in DuPont, Steilacoom, and JBLM. We are a local chapter of MOMS Club International, a non-profit organization that provides support and service opportunities for at home mothers. We have playdates, meet up activities, monthly MOMS Night Out, and much much more. *You MUST be a member of our chapter in order to join our meet up group. For more information on our group or how to join, please email us!* momsclubofdupont@yahoo.com

To keep in touch with Volunteers and stay organized with events and activities. We need help in all areas of operating the Haven. What is Rabbit Haven like? Visit our "Pages" to find a video link from Evening Magazine! S'mores

The Native Plant Salvage Alliance (NPSA) collaborates to preserve, restore and teach about native flora in Tacoma and Pierce County, Washington. The NPSA was originally created in 2003 by volunteers to support citizen plantings and habitat restoration projects occurring throughout the Puget Sound basin. The NPSA orchestrates the sweat equity of volunteers to dig for beneficial plants before bulldozers arrive for development. Along the way volunteers learn to identify and understand the many val …

Welcome to Fit Fun and Friendly Olympians. This Meetup group is for people that enjoy exploring the Pacific Northwest through hiking, walking, and other outdoor-related fitness activities. Our Meetup events are usually scheduled in or near the Olympia area, typically last 2-4 hours, and are usually held on Saturday or Sunday mornings, rain or shine. In addition to hikes and walks that vary in difficulty, our group may post events such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, trail running, and a va …