The Northern California Journalists meetup group is a breeding ground for discussion, training and innovation. Through panel discussions, social mixers and training, Northern California journalists will have a chance to meet and talk with their peers, share ideas, and learn. This meetup is sponsored by the Northern California chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and is open to all journalists in Northern California.

If you have attended, are currently attending, or are a supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, this is a group for you. Of the 105 recognized HBCU's, we have over 25 active HBCU alumni chapters represented, and we are looking to add more members and to be a hub for HBCU Alumni activities in the Bay Area. The Historically Black Colleges and Universities Alumni Coalition serves as the guiding force of the HBCU alumni chapters in Northern California through scholarship and fundr …

Right To Carry (RTC) refers to the carrying of a loaded firearm, holstered, either concealed or in open view.  Right To Carry Northern California (RTC NorCal) members promote this right to bear arms and advocate the issuing of carry permits (also called LTC, License To Carry, or CCW, Concealed Carry Weapon) to all qualified Citizens. In some States, such as this groups' home state of California, being armed for defense has not been on option for most citizens. Joining us is a way a way to show s …

Are you a fan of My Little Ponies: Friendship is Magic? Do you live in Northern California? Are you looking for some friendship near you?

The Northern California Underwater Photographic Society (NCUPS) promotes interest in underwater photography. The Club has been active since 1957, sponsoring educational events on both underwater photography and video while promoting awareness of the underwater environment and pertinent ecological issues. NCUPS serves the greater San Francisco Bay area, including Silicon Valley. For more about us and our offical website check out http://www.ncups.org

Welcome to the meetup area of the Northern California Oracle Users Group, the most active and longest running Oracle users group in the world! You’ve never heard of us before? Well, now you have! NoCOUG has more than 500 enthusiastic members, some of whom have remained members for 25 years! We organize four full-day conferences around the bay area every year and produce a wonderful publication called the NoCOUG Journal. Check out some of our pictures at http://www.meetup.com/Northern-California- …

Are you an older adult with a thirst for knowledge and desire to see the world with like-minded individuals? Road Scholar, the not-for-profit leader in educational travel is launching regional Meetup groups across the country specifically for active Baby Boomers who want to travel and learn more about the world around them and meet others in their area who are looking for the same. If you are a mature, single adult man or woman who loves to travel but doesn't want to travel alone, a married coup …

The Analytics Professionals group was created to provide a forum for those in Northern California to share tips, tricks and knowledge about using ParAccel (and other platforms) for analytics.

This is a group for women of African Descent 40 years of age and older who love women. It's for anyone new to the Bay Area or not.  If you're looking for a way to meet women close to your age group for friendship and socialization. I started this group because many of my friends over the age of 40 have shared their desire to meet other women 40 and over who share similar interest in dining out, dancing, game nights, potlucks, spa days, wine tasting, plays, musicals, concerts, retreats, traveling …

Monthly meet-up to let our Airedale pups socialize and play together. Airedales of all shapes, sizes and ages are welcome to join as we share stories, tips and best hiking, swimming and walking trail information.

SF in SF - Science Fiction, San Francisco A Perfect Fit! www.sfinsf.org We host monthly author events and films at the Variety Screening Room at 582 Market Street @2nd & Montgomery, SF 94104. Since 2005 we've been featuring authors and films that focus on the science fiction, fantasy, horror, and related literary genres.  Previous guests include Cory Doctorow, Rudy Rucker, Patrick Rothfuss, Gail Carriger, Lev Grossman, Steven Gould, Robert J. Sawyer, Kage Baker, Mary Robinette Kowal, Carol Emshw …

This group is for any golfer that wants to find out about tee times, tournaments, and other golf related events to play in or find players for. This will be a very open group and all members will be able to create events if desired.  Just let me know you'd like to be an event coordinator and I'll update your profile.

Fashion+TechSV joins Fashion+TechSF & Fashion+TechNY as the Silicon Valley Chapter. FASHIONTECHSF.org is the longest running monthly workshop and the original event series in the San Francisco Bay Area focused synergistically on building, promoting and educating the vibrant community of fashion and technology. Our mission is to create educational, economic development, social and business opportunities for the fashion and technology industries. From it's inception in February 2010, FASHIONTECHS …

Welcome to Northern California's largest Law of Attraction / The Secret meetup group! Presentations of the Law of Attraction are given almost every week! The meetups are specificaly designed to help you learn how to allow your perfect life to become your reality. Presentations and wrokshops given by the expert Dr. David K. Olkkola - International Inspirational Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Public Seminar Leader, and Consultant. President of The Dream Masters International www.TheDreamMasters.com - …

Blondes vs. Brunettes is a powder-puff flag football game hosted for a day of fun, fellowship, philanthropy and enjoyment as a way of raising money and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association. The event is an organized flag football game in which the two participating teams are divided based on the age-old rivalry between blondes and brunettes. Funds raised at Blondes vs. Brunettes events benefit the care, support, advocacy and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association Northern Californi …

We are the California Beer Society or CABS for short.  We are a group of beer enthusiast that welcome all.  CA Beer Society was formed to give friends, family, and peers, an opportunity to come together once a month and indulge our taste buds at local breweries. Our main purpose is come together and chill with one another while sampling what the Brewery has to offer. We do rate beers at the breweries. As not all of our taste buds are the same and we don't all favor the same beer, our rating is b …

Interested in multi-day bike excursions? From over-nighters, to multi-week tours, this meetup is the place to meet others and get the plans rolling. This is also a great place to exchange bicycle touring tips, knowledge, and tales from the road.

To connect Africans and non-African friends living in the San Francisco Bay Area or just visiting the Bay area. Are you looking to expand your network, just to hangout, have a drink, dance, go for parties, explore the greater Northern California area or just have a good time??...this is the group for you!...Meetups to include but not limited to special events, music, arts & culture, recreational sports, short/single/weekend tours/trips, watch movies & ofcourse BBQs/dining out..any other activity …

We know what your thinking... you really want to enjoy the snow this season, but don’t really have anyone to ride with or you’re out of luck because you don’t have reliable transportation to get you there. We’ve got the answer... Join NorCal Snowboarders! We’re the largest snowboard and ski community in Northern California offering ride share, bus trips and discounted lift tickets and passes to all your favorite resorts all season long. But we don’t stop there... Experience the fun of group ridi …

For all artists wanting to meet and work with fellow creative people in Northern California! BAAU (Bay Area Artists Unite) is an organization dedicated to building a network for current, former, and potential SF Bay Area Artists who are interested in meeting, collaborating, and hanging out with other creative and like-minded people. We’ve been around for over ten years now welcoming artists from all creative disciplines and all walks of life! Our ultimate mission is to stimulate and enrich the B …

We know what your thinking... you really want to enjoy the snow this season, but don’t really have anyone to ride with or you’re out of luck because you don’t have reliable transportation to get you there. We’ve got the answer... Join NorCal Snowboarders! We’re the largest snowboard and ski community in Northern California offering ride share, bus trips and discounted lift tickets and passes to all your favorite resorts all season long. But we don’t stop there... Experience the fun of group ridi …

Your one stop for ALL Northern California motorcycle events and happenings. Local racing events, open houses, big store sales, BBQ's, movies, anything that has to do with motorcycles - but not group rides - will be posted here. Join up to get the latest news and meet other fanatics. Anyone can post an event! Don't be shy!

The Spirit of Modern Shamanism is the Ultimate Tool to help you achieve whatever you need in your life in the space you are in right Now.   Beyond spiritual practice, it is what you are looking for....This meetup serves two purposes - to provide Introductions to those that have not heard of Modern Shamanism, and to provide live workshop time to folks already taking the course. If you are interested in Shamanism - You should join - If you are seeking for you know not what - Modern Shamanism is wh …

Meet other local Paddlers to talk about kayak gear, plan kayaking trips, fun events, and more! Kayakers of all levels are welcome! Sponsored by Aquan Sports in San Carlos. Aquan is Northern California's largest water sport store. From swim and triathlon gear to kayak clinics and rentals and so much more. Check us out at www.AQUANSPORTS.com.

Welcome to the LARP Alliance Meetup Group! We are a non-profit 501c, education and charity based corporation dedicated to promoting the art and hobby of LARP (Live Action Role Playing). **The movie 'Role Models' features a LARP game called LAIRE, and we became involved when Adrianne Grady of the LARP Alliance was hired on as the technical advisor on set - we arranged to have actual LARPers in the film, and the weapons were provided by http://www.IronLiege.com , a custom American LARP weapon bu …

The Silicon Valley Chapter of ASAP is a dynamic chapter of the Global Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals that focuses on addressing the alliance-related needs of individuals and companies in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. We offer our members a wide variety of targeted programs and skills workshops, current information on industry best practices, case studies to support professional development, and education to help grow your business and professional s …

Want more out of life? With over 1400 members, Bay Area PowerTeam is the Largest Personal & Professional Development Networking Community in Northern California. We're a tight-knit community of success-minded individuals who are committed to creating exceptional results in every area of our lives. We hold monthly meetups we can get together as a community, connect, network, and share ideas. We regularly have guest speakers come in to share cutting-edge strategies for personal and professional su …

Social Media is not just a fad, It is here to stay! The group is designed to help small business owners who are unfamiliar with social media and how it can be utilized to increase sales, extend you brand and better communicate with your clients and customers. Most people when they think of Social Media think of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn adn YouTube, but it is also much more than that, It is utilizing the interactive features of what is called "Web 2.0 We will be sharing business ideas, mar …