Welcome to the Da Vinci Homeschool Group! This friendly & supportive group is currently geared for children approximately Pre-K through middle school, although we have no age restrictions and siblings are always welcome. We will broaden our activities to appeal to all ages as our children grow and our membership increases. We meet for field trips, craft activities, park days, learning events, nature walks, social activities, and lots of hanging out and having fun. We feel that activities for our …

We gather eight to ten times a month in the Bay area for free and low cost group photo events and workshops. Events range from fashion to lighting to glamour to fine art and are different with every shoot. All events feature one or more live models. Events in the Bay are either held in our professional studio in San Leandro or at great outdoor locations throughout the area.  Our events are perfect for people who are looking for a cost effective way to work with live models in a professional sett …

Calling all cool mamas! Meet other moms in the area to have fun, talk, and share in the trials and tribulations of raising wee ones. If you're all itsy bitsy spidered out, let's get together and prove that we're still capable of higher level thought! The "rules" of Bitchin' Mamas are simple: Be kind and courteous, and treat others the way you wish to be treated. If you're going to be late or have to do a last minute cancellation, please text or call the host so they aren't waiting around for yo …

Alate Meaning: Winged Like, the word is comprised of the Latin roots āla meaning "wing" and the suffix -ate which was used in Latin to make a word an adjective."You were born with wings, why prefer to crawl through life?" Joining Alate Events & Adventures will allow you to Spread your Wings and try activities you have always wanted to, but maybe just did not have anyone to do them with or you did not know how to plan it out and make it happen. The planning will be done for you! So Come out of y …

Join us for lots of laughs while we play great courses throughout the Bay Area. Having fun through 19 holes is what we're about. As the organizer, one of my goals is to help create a golf network by bringing folks together so members can connect and keep in touch for impromptu golf dates throughout the year. This has helped me improve my play, build friendships, and enjoy the game. I hope it works for you as well. Join the Northern California Golf Association (NCGA) to establish a handicap and t …

Hello Gorgeous Ladies, Are you tired of being bombarded with hair commercials and magazines that tell you what you should do with your hair? Are you sick and tired of paying over $60 dollars a week to get your hair done, and it still breaks and falls out? Come explore the joy of natural hair care. I decided to go natural two months ago, I cut most of my hair off and ever since then it has gotten alot thicker and longer than it used to be. Join us and meet other gorgeous natural beauties so we ca …

Learn about important new technologies in the Java ecosystem: Java, Scala, Groovy, frameworks, tools, etc. We meet on the fourth wednesday of the month in downtown Oakland. The agenda is typically: 6.30pm-7pm - networking and pizza 7pm-9pm - presentation and Q&A Its a great opportunity to  learn new technologies; network with other developers; and discover job opportunities.

We are about passing on the passion of sailing. This group is about getting you connected with other people on boats to enjoy the pleasures of working together using just Wind and Water to get where you want to go. No matter what your experience level, whether you are stuck on land, and think you'd like to try sailing, or have a boat and need crew, we are dedicated to helping you realize your dreams. The truth is that to go sailing, you have to connect to sailors.  We provide you the opportunity …

We are fun, confident and single, and we're ready to get out there and mingle! The ladies have substance and the men like them that way. The ladies of substance are successful, good-looking,  sexy, mature women (usually over 40) who usually look and act a lot younger than their drivers license would indicate. The men are smart, good-looking, energetic and sexy and they prefer ladies of substance who can hold a conversation and know what they like and what they want. We are all looking to connect …

The Astronomical Association of Northern California is a non-profit corporation for fostering astronomy in Northern California.  We serve as a central location for member astronomy clubs, amateur astronomers and professionals throughout the area to share information about events and news regarding their organizations. Clubs and other interested organizations: support and join AANC - then appoint a PR person to post events here. Once your group is a supporting member - a sponsor link to your orga …

Aqua Tutus Diving Club was founded in 1955 and became a non-profit organization in 1958. Our goal is to educate the general public about the sport of Skin and SCUBA diving through quality instruction. Aqua Tutus Diving Club's membership is made up of a diverse group of individuals with common interests in sport diving, skin diving, diving instruction, fishing and underwater photography. Our members are from all over the California Bay Area, as well as our extended family in Washington, Nevada, H …

This is a group for pilots, wannabe pilots, future pilots, loved ones of pilots, boyfriends and girlfriends of pilots, retired pilots, people with a lot of money that would like to buy us all airplanes, military and vet pilots, and aviation enthusiasts looking for an excuse to fly around and eat things. We try to fly everywhere we can to grab something to eat or just hit an airshow, go camping, have a bon fire, meet friends or make new friends, and just get off the ground and have a lot of fun. …

Are You Ready For Transformation? Imagine the feeling of joy and relief when you realize that the solution to your issues is at your fingertips! Through a technique called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) along with the Law of Attraction, it is possible to live the life of your dreams. EFT is a psychological form of acupressure that uses tapping with fingertips to address unresolved emotional issues or physical symptoms. EFT can be used on just about any issue - whether you want to lose weigh …

This is a group for Bay Area professional lesbians and their friends. It's one part fun get togethers, one part networking (which can be fun too) and one part whatever we make of it together.

This group is the culmination of 1 Black Girl 20 Black Wines, Co. We specialize in wine tastings, tours, classes and events that exclusively feature wines from African Americans and/or female vintners! This is a co-ed, multicultural group that is open to wine novices and experts! The groups organizer and owner of 1 Black Girl 20 Black Wines, Co. is one of a handful of Black Certified Sommeliers in the the United States. Our goal is to cultivate and encourage sophisticated, casual, savvy, and fun …

A Sunday afternoon, a glass of wine, a few snacks, a fantastic piece of playwriting, and a group of avid play readers who like to have fun!  What could be better? East Bay PlayReaders is a group for amateurs who are theater lovers and would like the social experience of group reading. The group is open to anyone, and actors can join, but the purpose is to bring in non-professionals who want to be a part of a playreading, without theater experience. The venue we have chosen is in Alameda, CA. , …

This is a Meet Up for people interested in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). NLP is called "The Study of the Structure of Human Experience." It is also a self development practice: Once we know something about how we structure our experience, we can find ways to re-structure it in ways that provide us with the experience of life we would prefer. NLP is a remarkably elegant and deeply respectful set of tools to uncover unconscious beliefs and structures that determine our experience, and--again …

Based in the San Francisco/East Bay Area, and founded in 1995, AMPP is a organization of professional photographers from a variety of disciplines and specialties. Our Mission Mentor, educate, support and foster fellowship among professional photographers Enhance community awareness and confidence in, professional photography and its creators Raise the level of professionalism and skills of photographers serving the minority community Increase visibility of minority photographers and subject …

COME JOIN US ONCE or TWICE A MONTH TO PLAY BOARDGAMES AND MEET NEW FRIENDS! Examples of some of the games we play: Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Cranium, LCR, Scrabble, Rummikub, Taboo, Yatzee, Catch Phrase, Smart Ass, etc. NEW ADDITIONS; CARCASONNE, CATAN AND KILLER BUNNIES Feel free to bring your favorite game. THIS IS AN ADULTS ONLY GROUP. PLEASE NO PERFUME OR COLOGNE. Some may be allergic I'm not sure WHO it says is the Organizer, Brian is your new leader so please email Brian WITH ANYTHING …

Revolutionary Raw Conscious Cuisine  is a community hub for individuals interested in Raw Food Cuisine and making conscious choices about how we choose to nourish our bodies. We strive for healthy nourishment that tastes delicious. You can have it all. Revolutionary Raw Conscious Cuisine is about global transformation and sustainability. Our commitment to sustaining our bodies in the most optimal ways is complimentary to our conviction to lifestyle choices that sustain the planet. We would love …

What's not to love about SUP? We're a group of dedicated, enthusiastic Stand Up Paddlers of all skill levels who meet regularly to enjoy time on the water. Stand Up Paddle (aka SUP) is a terrific way to explore the East Bay and environs be it the Oakland Estuary or the San Francisco Bay, a great way to meet other water-loving folks, and an addictive form of exercise. Join us on one of our regularly scheduled stand up paddles and find out for yourself. See you on the water! Members of East Bay SU …

Welcome, Plant Lovers! This is a meetup group for vegans in the S.F. Bay Area who want to come and socialize with other vegans and eat delicious vegan food. All of our get togethers will be raw vegan friendly, and we will make sure that there are at least two or more raw vegan dishes.

Sundays in Savannah Book Club, is for women of color to come together, so we can explore novels about our history, culture, experiences, and desires. The purpose of the book club is to build relationships, have good eats, and great conversations about the book of the month; all while in an enjoyable and engaging environment. We will meet on the last Sunday evening of every month (except for November and December; held on the third Sunday). The meetings can be held at a number of places, such as, …

Because moms need nights out without baby too! Mingle with other moms over drinks. Socialize with others without having to worry about poop and spit up. Dress to impress without having to wear something nursing friendly.

This is a group for anyone interested in walking for health and fitness. All skill levels are welcome. We meet the first Sunday morning of each month to walk Lake Merritt and finish with a vegetarian breakfast at Immanuel Temple SDA Church in Oakland. We started the group to help motivate others to a more active lifestyle, some in our group have reversed diabetes, lost weight and established ongoing active lifestyles. We want to share that with anyone else who is working to become more active.

This group is for all women who like to travel, want to learn about a different culture and explore their dreams. Our members come from all around the general Bay Area. We are interested in adventure, food and wine, spas, creative endeavors, photography, shopping, design, gardening and much more.  Come and join us to: share your pictures,  share your travel stories, meet like minded traveling companions, get ideas about where to travel, talk  with women who have the same interests as you do, etc …

Astrology is a wonderful tool to learn about ourselves and others - to grow in our relationships. This group will be some education, some sharing about ourselves, and some getting to know each other. We will meet around the Oakland area. Beginners welcome! Join us for a fun and deepening time together!