New to Walnut Creek-Looking for men and women ages 32-46 looking to form new friendships over spending time outdoors (hikes, bird-watching, etc), going to movies, dinners and lunches, sharing common interests and values, love of animals.

This group is for LGBT and allies who are vegetarians or vegans. Wouldn't it be nice to enjoy an activity with other LGBT folks and not have to be concerned about where you will eat? If yes, then this is the group for you. The plan is to do a variety of fun activities not just eat but when it comes to finding food we'll all be in agreement-no flesh. There are only a few rules - Be respectful. Be responsible. And while this is not intended as a dating or hook up group you may meet someone however …

This group is for all those travel lovers out there that need travel buddies and groups to explore the world with! If you are single or solo and hate paying single supplement fees, begging friends to go on vacation, or just don't like planning trips we are the group for you! We plan trips all over the world and do tons of local bay area stuff too! It's a great way to make friends and meet people to travel with in the future. This is also a great club to find travel partners for trips you develop …

This is a group for busy moms of preschoolers. We will schedule meetups and fun activities mostly in the afternoon, since many kids this age are in preschool a few mornings a week. This is a group of "no drama mamas" who just want to make friends and have fun with their kids :) This group is great for moms new to the area who are looking to make new friends.

This Meetup group is for those of us who love to hike with our dogs. We seek out the best dog-friendly trails in Oakland and nearby cities. We meet in small groups and our goal is fun for our dogs in a safe and friendly group. Our canine membership is very diverse ranging from a 6 pound Mini to a 180 pound Great Dane. We have a variety of breeds and mixes with all kinds of backgrounds. Dogs are social creatures just like their humans and the group interaction on our hikes is great for the dog's …

I couldn't find a group for slash fans in the area, so I started one! If you like the female-friendly fandom spaces of LJ, AO3, DW, tumblr, are excited for Yuletide, etc, please join up! I'm hoping to have some low key cafe and restaurant meetups, as well as movie meetups and tv nights if people are interested. Also of interest: some people have kindly told me about the San Francisco Bay Area Slashers (SFBAS) yahoo group. They have meetings at rotating locations in the Bay Area every other month …

Back by popular demand... First, thanks for taking the first step in joining a special group of ladies who love to read, chat, over enjoy a glass of wine. I initially started this group two years ago because I am a book junkie who was looking to join a book club in the area and found none. After a year on Facebook, I decided it was time to take the group back were it all started. We read mostly contemporary lit, but do mix it up every so often with a classic. This is the book club for anyone who …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsHfB4xjUTI&feature=youtu.be This is a new chapter, full of exciting and dynamic women!!! The restaurant is adorable. You will LOVE it! What is Mastery for Women? It is a call to action, a movement, a safe place where women can support each other to reach the goals and desires that tug at their hearts and souls. Mastery for Women is more than just networking - it is a development of self and others; providing a blueprint for making the lives of others better and …

We are a group of individuals who lived, travelled or grew up abroad and would like to connect with other like indivduals over coffee, a drink or dinner? Do you you think there is more to life than shopping and TV? Do you follow what is happening in the world? Are interested in travel? Do you like connecting with others who share these interests? Do you live close to Walnut Creek? Maybe this is the group for you! An event will be scheduled twice a month alternating between a Happy Hour/Dinner an …

Welcome Tent Campers & Travelers. This group is for those that want to tent camp in California and the West in small groups and also want to drive or fly to Western destinations for lodge or hotel stays and /or camping. The trips will be 20 people or less, and for adults only unless otherwise noted.  Sorry, but no pets are allowed on any of the trips, no matter what size. The trips will mostly be on the weekends, and 2 nights typically.  There will be either a camping trip or a lodge trip every …

Welcome to the East Bay - Law of Attraction Meetup Group!  The meetups are designed to help create new patterns of thoughts, create new experiences and in turn allow your dream life to become reality. Presentations of the Law of Attraction are given every month. We will discuss the Principles of the LoA then use techniques to increase our understanding and incorporate LoA into our lives.  Whether you have been consciously using LoA for a long time or are just beginning, all are invited.

Looking for a fun way to maintain or improve your Italian language skills?....Make new friends with native and non-native Italian speakers? Then come meet up with us every other Tuesday for Happy Hour at ZZA's Enotecta! All levels are welcome. Come drink a glass of wine and we'll speak some Italian together. Speriamo di vederti!

WILDCAT ADVENTURE CLUB is an exciting meet-up group for  HEALTHY/FIT people who LOVE TO BE OUTDOORS and ENJOY activities like: HIKING, BACKPACKING, RIVER-RAFTING, KAYAKING, MOUNTAINEERING & CAMPING!! OTHER EVENTS include OUTDOOR PARTIES and WEEKEND/DAY TRIPS to FUN & EXCITING locations! At the end of hikes & other activities we often stop at a nearby pub for good brews, food and conversation!! Join the club and YOU WILL HAVE FUN GETTING FIT and MAKING NEW FRIENDS!!

The mission of this group is to facilitate non-judgmental experimental constellations (which are a form of energetic explorations) on various topics of interest of the group members,  who would like to explore consciousness in a creative playful way. This group is not for healing personal issues but rather for exploration of the world's events, hidden dynamics of general importance, general curiosity, history, politics, scientific discoveries and similar; all on a basic energetic level. The bene …

Are you a foster/adoptive parent in Contra Costa County, California? Thinking about becoming one? Welcome to our Meetup Group where we get together in-person to offer support and friendship to one another and our families. Benefits of this Group: -Regular Events/Get-Togethers in Contra Costa County, CA -Small Group where we truly get to know one another -Our foster/adopted kids get to meet other kids in their shoes and get to make friends, knowing they aren't alone and are normal, too! -Our par …

Calling all LAMORINDA parents who love hiking and want to share this passion with thier children! This is a LAMORINDA group for parents interested in hiking and exploring nature with their children (6-12). All skills levels are welcome. We'll meet once a month for an inspiring day hike. Looking forward to exploring local, beautiful trails with our kids!

We are a group of lesbians who are out and proud and who love the sound of a roaring engine. We are not afraid of getting our hands dirty to bring a car back to life ourselves. The thought of going to a car show over the weekend, hitting the parts flea market first and then taking in all the beautiful sights is a wonderful weekend plan. We will get together to show off our hard work, get inspiration from each other and just have fun hanging out. BBQ's and picnics are great for this. We are famil …

We are the Oakland Ping Pong Party! Our local events, held at various wonderful Oakland venues, are all about community, contentment and play. In the middle of each of our parties is a ping-pong table and a game of Berlin-style ping-pong* — a communal game where dozens can play at once and skill is optional. Surrounding the pong action: good food, tasty drinks, euphoric music, great people. We love ping-pong, we love Oakland (and the wider Bay Area), we love partnering with great community gathe …

We get together because we LOVE Tango. I am a milonguero from Buenos Aires, and I invite you to belong to the world wide community of dancers meeting every year in Buenos Aires. I will encourage you to become a better dancer every day.

Ex-cons, teachers, hangliders, gunshot survivors, authors, 7-11 worker, etc - all have told stories. Come listen, Come tell. Interactive - nothing like it in the East Bay! www.BustingOutStorytelling.com 4Yrs. in Walnut Creek - now expanding into the amazing Awaken Cafe, downtown Oakland! Come meet others, eat/drink, socialize & hear great stories! 5-6 invited Storytellers, occ stories from audience. Stories are True, No notes, told in under 10minutes. MeetUps, plus others! Visit Website for pa …

We are a collection of construction professionals that can accomplish anything with a little help from our friends. Are you a: General Contractor? Plumber? Taper? Framer? Tiler? Designer? Handyman? Roofer? Painter? HVAC-er? Material Supplier? Architect? Structural Engineer? Drafter? Other construction related trade? This Meetup Group will benefit from your affiliation and hope that you will join. I have always believed that people like to do business with people that they like and trust. Our Con …

This network is designed for breast cancer survivors diagnosed in their 40’s or younger regardless of your current age. Whether you have just been diagnosed, are still undergoing treatments or are several years out, join us to connect with other young women who have faced breast cancer. In a relaxed setting, you can connect with other young breast cancer survivors just like you, find out about available resources, ask questions, make new friends and be assured that you are not alone.

Meet fellow Wine Enthusiasts near you! Come to a local Wine Meetup to taste new wines. We are forming a friendly, open, fun and upbeat wine tasting group. Let's spend an evening a month or so exploring the complex and fun world of Wine.

The purpose of this group is to gather like-minded and like-hearted people together to communicate with Dolphins, Whales and Nature to uplift the vibrations and frequencies of Joy, Love & Healing on the planet. For each other and and ALL Earth's inhabitants. "Mitakuye Oyasin"- "All my Relations." After organizing a healing retreat and swimming with the wild Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins in 2011, I started this group in response to receiving a message, impulse and heart's desire from the Dolphins to …

This is for all those female that are hooked on Traveling the World. Let's Meetup up both in person (when not traveling) and Online to meet other Women who travel and want to hook up to enjoy the experience and each others' company. This is not to promote a certain trip (each of us probably already have Trips in mind or already planned), or nor is this a travel agency, just Women who love to Travel. So You Know You Are a Travel Girl When ........

Support, education and advocacy for people living with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), candidates for ICD surgery, and their friends and families. Our meetings are an opportunity for members to share experiences, express concerns and learn more about ICD therapy. From emotional adjustments and educational support to technology and medical advances, no topic is left untouched.

This is a newly forming group of cycling enthusiasts who enjoy riding and socializing in the wine country of California. We will enjoy rides of varied lengths on awesome backroads in various wine regions including Sonoma, Healdsburg, Napa, Livermore, and hopefully even the Central Coast region. Our rides will all be followed with a social picnic or tasting or both. Our rides will also be social in nature of pace, with the objective of enjoying the road and the destination more than the speed in …