This is a book club that focuses on the books and authors that our members enjoy. We like to read books from all genres, though usually fiction, we will thrown in a non-fiction every now and then. During the monthly meetups, we choose the next book. Someone at the meeting suggests a book they would like to read and we tend to go with that one. The best part is - we will meet at a fantastic location - The Woodmark Hotel at Carillon Point! Whether we meet in the library, settle in around the fire …

If you like to read and discuss books, this is the place for you! In the group, you'll meet kindred book lovers who come together to discuss a variety of topics. We mainly read non-fiction books - history, politics, religion, current events and economics. Every couple of months we read a book of fiction to keep us well-rounded. Our discussions are a way to explore the concepts and facts presented by our reading. It's a wonderful way to learn, share and keep our brains active. Come join us!

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- …

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

Calling all Ntuitive, Nventive, Nsightful, Nterested, Ntense, Nthusiastic, and/or Nvigorated people in the Redmond area! This group is aimed at Myers-Briggs' types ENFP, INFP, ENTP, INTP, ENFJ, INFJ, ENTJ, and INTJ, also known as Keirsey's Rationals and Idealists. If you're not sure, here's a link to a quick questionnaire that will give you an idea of your personality preferences: http://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/mmdi/questionnaire/ Connect with people who identify with the Intuitive (N) personal …

This book club was formed back in January of 2008.  Since then, I have had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful women from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and interests with the common desire to connect and meet new friends who also share the love of reading. Each member is encouraged to participate in discussions and selections of our monthly readings.  We typically read books from various genres, sometimes they are from the bestseller's list, sometimes they are not.  We meet once a month, …

Calling all practicing graphic designers in the Eastside and Greater Seattle area! Meet other creatives for inspiration and discussions that only creatives understand. It's a non-competitive group organized by a few professional designers who love to collaborate and have a fun time together. Bring your project or portfolio piece for discussion or come and share your challenges as a designer over a cup of coffee!

Acacia Foundation is an educational, charitable, social and cultural non-profit organization founded by Turkish-Americans in Washington State, in 2002. The mission of Acacia is to introduce Turkish Culture in the American Society, cultivate friendship and dialog, and promote the understanding of diverse cultures through its unique services. Acacia Foundation Cultural Center in Kent addresses social and cultural needs of Turkish-Americans and helps them integrate into this multicultural society. …

This group is a gathering of people who like to discuss the big questions of life over a beer. To met new people and discuss respectively different views on faith, philosophy, and theories. There will be a question to start the conversation and we will met monthly adding to our questions, and perhaps answers. If you choose to participate we ask you come with an open mind and respect the various ideas. There will be opportunity to connect outside these pub gatherings, but not a requirement. We lo …

Meet with local GMs who need players, players who need games, and discuss RPGs in general.

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 …

Do you like to read paranormal books? Then you have found the right group! We read paranormal books that fall into a variety of genres including: urban fantasy, romance, steampunk, sci-fi, young adult, etc. Whether you are new to paranormal books or a long time reader we look forward to having you join us for a meeting. We read series books and stand alones and try to have choices for everyone's reading interests. We have several book choices each month, but don't worry about reading them all …

We are from the Soto Zen Tradition. This group is for you if you are curious about Zen practice, or you are a Zen practitioner looking to develop a practice with mentorship and camaraderie. We conduct a formal weekly class on Saturday mornings which includes Zazen, Kinhin, Chanting, Tea and Zen Chat. We also have readings and Dharma discussions. Our guide is Kosho Itagaki, a Zen priest, born, educated and ordained in Japan. Our venue is the Academy of Koei-Kan Karate-Do. Our group hosts Zen retr …

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 …

This is a group for Eastside women in their 20s who like to read and are looking to hang out with other Eastsiders. We'll meet one evening a month (usually the last Tuesday or Wednesday of the month) to discuss whatever book the group has decided on. We'll also meet up from time to time for other events that tie into the book we're reading (movies? trivia at a local bar?)

Our mission is to provide spiritual support, religious and educational services to the local Puget Sound community. We are a group of individuals who choose a path of service to the Lord and the Lady through presentation of regularly scheduled open public rituals, discussion groups, and gatherings. Sacred Well Ministries outreach efforts include support of Prison Ministry and future Hospital/Pastoral Care Ministry programs.  We are always looking for new avenues of service to the Pagan community …

For pagans on the Eastside who don't want to travel to Renton or Seattle for community, join us! We're an eclectic and open-minded collection of pagans who try to meet weekly for casual discussions as well as the occasional event or ritual. Make life long friends, and find a community where you are loved for who you are. In Perfect Love and Perfect Trust.

Welcome to this Humanists of Washington Meetup group! Meet other atheists, freethinkers, empiricists, heretics, and heathens. Gather to discuss everything from current events to the silliness and dangers of organized religion. The place to be for nonbelievers with a sense of humor who take their heresy as seriously as Penn & Teller take bullshit!

Could an earthquake happen? Will there be civil unrest someday?  Will there be a…? Yes, possibly, but let's focus on being prepared for whatever happens.  The preparation we do now is important.  We don't have to worry about what might happen, because we are already prepared! Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Each week we will focus on one topic and start with Food first. It doesn't matter why you prep, we know we can't do it alone so join us each week to make grea …

This group started as a tool to get Dr. Ron Paul elected to the 2008 presidency. It's evolved into an organizing spot for freedom lovers and liberty-minded people to discuss our ideals and, better yet, spread them. Similar to Campaign for Liberty, we'll be promoting and defending the great American principles of individual liberty, constitutional government, sound money, free markets, and a noninterventionist foreign policy, through education and political action. See http://www.campaignforl …

Wing Chun is a Martial Art with emphasis on efficiency, conserving energy and center line theories. It excellent for self defense and can be practiced by anyone regardless of age or physical stature. Wing Chun focuses on body stability, footwork, and hand techniques. There are no high kicks in Wing Chun. There are some similarities to Tai Chi (Taiji). Class Structure: Wing Chun class will be loosely structured with light warm-ups; Chi-Gong and Taiji are incorporated into the warm up. The rest of …

This group is for anyone interested in continuous delivery and software development (including Agile project management, software development, test automation and DevOps, among other topics). Come and join us for a lively discussion, beverages and snacks!

Hey all! Josh and I are the co-owners of the wedding photography team IMO Ink here in Kirkland, WA. We have both specialized in wedding photography for nearly 6 years...but have just decided to join forces! We teach in depth, hands on workshops every year...but are looking to tone it down a bit a give a more laid experience to beginning photographers. SO, we've created this group! We are hoping to have the occasional networking meetup, model shoots, and discussions...but we also want to hold mon …

We're a small group of smart laid back thinkers who challenge metaphysics, ethics, etc. and questions of all sizes, while laughing, drinking coffee, and happily escaping the daily grind (without the pretension, doom and gloom often confused with philosophizing).

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 …

What is the meeting about? We are an exclusive, professional business referral organization whose purpose is to help you grow your business through referrals. We are holding an information meeting to discuss the endless referral possibilities and would like to invite local business owners and entrepreneurs. Network with others, expand your client base and increase sales! Why should people come? We are a local group of professionals in the Greater Seattle Area dedicated to helping each others’ …

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 …

Meet others in your local area who want to build websites with Joomla. We are just starting up so please join the group and get on the forum so we can discuss how to proceed to build our local community! We plan on having: -Social Meetings -Presentations -Work Parties -Other? Want more? Check out or website - http://bellevuejoomers.org Or join our email list at: http://groups.google.com/group/bellevuejoomers