The goal of this group is to explore and experience the unique culture of Portland and the northwest. Think of it as tourism for locals. About 50% of the people on every event are newcomers to Portland or to the group. It's a great way to meet new people while enjoying new experiences. I host at least 20 events on the calendar per month. Most of the events are done on foot, but some are simply showing up at a particular destination for fun. Events include: Dining and entertainment walks (highli …

Finding the creative photographer within. Work with other photographers, participate in exercises to challenge your vision, and get feedback to help improve your images. Geared toward any photographer that wants to shoot outside the box. We believe that everyone has a vision and look forward to seeing what you have to share. Our monthly activities include: ~ Meetings with a specific topic for discussion. Past topics have include the Color of Light, Breaking your Creative Block and Creating a W …

Strange Event Inquiry is an informal collective of persons interested in the paranormal and related topics including UFOs, cryptozoology, ghost hunting, transpersonal psychology, futurist science, and psychic phenomenon, to name a few.  We strive for open minded discussion on these topics and regularly meet to discuss topics, hear presentations, and watch videos of interest. Our sponsor group, Strange Event Institute, also conducts investigations of various kinds, and will occasionally report in …

all things faerie. my faerie friends are scattered all over the world, but it'd be great to meet the faeries in my own neighborhood. explore water falls, hike for cool rocks & crystals, woodland arts & crafts, make up & costume inspiration, magic, tarot...& faerieworlds in july..artists, vendors, participants welcome.

Curious about wild edible mushrooms? Wanna learn and or help teach how to identify these earthen flavorful delicacies? Then this groups for you. All expertise levels welcome. This group is for people who want to meet with in 2 hrs of Portland for Wild edible mushroom "day hunts". Exchange recipies and cook.

This is a group where democrats, progressives and green party affiliates can get together, have some fun, mingle, laugh, and be creative. This group is open to singles, married, and people with children. OK, so, democrats won this last election, but where are they? Let’s come out of hiding and get to know each other. Too many of us have hidden in the comfort of our safe homes, ducking and diving away from any activity which could put us, or our children, in the midst of a radical right-wing ext …

Cultures from the Iroquois to the Aztec in the America, the Kalinjen to San in Africa in addition to countless others throughout the centuries have had running as an integral part of their culture.  Beyond a game of competition running functioned as a means of transportation, communication and hunting.  Running also held a place of self and group discovery for the members of these groups through the ritual, practice, stories and challenge of the activity. The Complete Running Group hopes to pro …

This is a group for those of us 50 years and older who live close-in NE Portland. Everyone is invited to join, especially those that don't always have availability until after 6 PM weekdays, the weekends or holidays to do something. NOTE: Meetups will be sporadic, as I work full-time (Monday-Friday). Let's get together for affordable activities in our neighborhoods. We can also get together for day hikes, neighborhood walks, the Irivington Historical Home tour, garage saleing, treasure hunts at …