Paint Dancing events are created so you can have fun openly expressing yourself in two different mediums - AT ONCE! That's Right! PAINTING and DANCING (at the same time). And, a portion of the proceeds helps support local food banks. Watch some Paint Dancing videos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=DF09B34FE51B3199 We supply the non-toxic paint, brushes, paper, and great music (Latin, Pop, Dance Hits, World, Rock, R&B, Classical, Jazz, Blues, Hip-Hop, Electronica and more). All …

Meet with other local people who are interested in volunteering for their community. We might hand out food at a food bank, help build a house with Habitat, mentor kids or anything else you could imagine!

This is a group for intimate gatherings at chef's restaurants. The idea is to visit non-chain venues in the greater Seattle area--places that are small, focused, and dedicated to the art of food, not the commerce. Please understand that the mission of this group is somewhat different from some of the other dining groups. While it's social, it will never be organized around large "meet and greet"-style gatherings. Our events will be very small (6) to med (~30) sized, and we will not visit corpor …

Meet other local outdoor enthusiasts. Gather and share experiences with people who enjoy great company, awesome hikes, fabulous food, and the winter outdoor sport of snowshoeing! For both beginner and seasoned hikers and showshoers. Join us! . . . . THANK YOU to COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR SEATTLE for sponsoring our group!! Click here to learn more: http://www.columbia.com/ . . . . GET READY FOR WINTER NOW! The people of Seattle really notice it as winter approaches. We've seen it happen b …

Howdie! Welcome! Are you from the good old Southern USA? Are you missing good old Southern food & hospitality? Come meet with local Ex-Southerners, who would love to meet other people from the South. Let's get together and make friends & eat Southern foods, see live music, and all things southern! Please keep your RSVPs updated at all times! No Shows gives the group a bad name!  This group is for Ex-Southerners only, please. I'm looking forward to meeting "all of y'all"! :) Marcelle J Stenzig, …

This group is a Meetup for people who are  interested in traditional whole foods. We follow the wisdom of nutrition pioneer Dr. Weston A. Price, who traveled the globe in the 1930's, studying the diets of healthy, robust humans around the world.  Dr. Price found that humans achieve their finest physical form and robust health throughout the generations only when they consumed nutrient-dense whole foods and the vital fat-soluble activators found in animal fats. This group supports people who want …

This is a time for spiritual women -like yourself- to gather in sacred council. The calling is clear and persistent… You do hear it!  You can feel it!  Women… come and let us gather together, as we once did, in a gentle supportive circle where we  are collectively creating a sacred synergy through drumming, singing, dancing, ceremonies, rites of passage from all faiths, creative art, movement and food as we share and celebrate together. As a gathering of women, we approach our spiritual work thr …

Kitsap and Beyond explores Bainbridge Island, the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas. Group tours or just a group getting together to explore a new location, business, restaurant, etc. New residents and old timers - together we probably know all the great places to explore, dine, play, escape, enjoy our West Sound area.  This is an opportunity to learn more and to share as well as to meet more people interested in some of the same activities.

ChickChat’s Women’s Networking Soirees bring women together in interesting and inspiring venues to try new products, learn about topics and meet local entrepreneurs and each other; all while sipping delectable cocktails and noshing on great food. ChickChat's other fun social events include: ChickFlicks (themed pre-parties & new movie screening), Spa Soirees and ChickLits (book readings). ChickChat helps women connect with local and international charities dedicated to improving the lives of pe …

This group is for Hungarians and anyone interested in Hungary or the Hungarian language. We can use this page to plan Hungarian language chats and outings, and to communicate about local resources and events. Jo lesz talalkozni es osszejonni!

Why join this group? In this group you will learn about Indian languages (primarily hindi), and the diversity of different Indian cultures. Members are people eager to learn (or teach!) an Indian language, share some secrets on how to make the perfect biryani, break out into a bollywood dance, philosophize upon the meaning of dharma, and much much more. Spirited discussions about India on topics such as Cricket, Hinduism, Indian ethnic dress, and your favorite Bollywood Khan etc are also highly …

Please visit our ongoing project with The New Hive : Zeitgeist Seattle Resource 1: Compassionate Seattle Heart Map What does Zeitgeist Seattle do? We are part of a larger sustainability advocacy movement. Our mission embodies the principles of network weaving locally in the Seattle, Washington region through collaboration with local sustainable and community sharing organizations. We offer community outreach by promoting local Sustainable, Technological, Environmental, and Social Change projects …

Community Orchard of West Seattle (COWS) provides a home-scale model that demonstrates how much food can be grown on a city-sized lot. Our produce goes to our volunteers, neighbors and local food security programs while we provide a venue for public agricultural education and community gathering. Using permaculture and organic growing principles, COWS demonstrates several different kinds of non-standard orchard techniques and garden configurations - most of which are based on no-till, polycultur …

Make your next trip MEANINGFUL! Attend Meetups and happy hours, learn how to travel responsibly and make a difference. Meet fun, involved, interesting people. Share with us YOUR story about the meaningful things YOU already do! With 20 years of experience spanning 75 countries, we offer enriching responsible, meaningful trips and adventure & volunteer travel to the world's most exciting international destinations. In addition to offering the best in sights, culture, nature and activity - each tr …

ENEM is currently closed to new member applications. For inquiries about membership, please contact our organizers. Eastside New & Expecting Moms (ENEM) is a circle of true friendship and support, comprised of FIRST-TIME new and expecting moms here on the Eastside & Northshore. Specifically, we are a group of first-time moms who first gave birth in 2012. We are a group of more than 35 new & expecting moms who have, since June 2012, begun to form solid friendships with one another. We often meet …

Have you been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, have a gluten intolerance or sensitivity? Are you are having trouble changing your lifestyle or educating yourself and your support system on your disease? Than this group is for you! I would like to provide a safe space (both with food and information) where members can meet, exchange information, explore local eateries and places to shop.  The Gluten-Free world is ever expanding and we will to journey together through this new world.  Living Gluten- …

We're food makers, beer brewers, entrepreneurs, and artisans. We meet periodically to share ideas, seek advice, and learn what others are doing in Seattle's food startup community.

~Update! - Local Website: launched 11-7-12 - special thanks to 'Optimus' for site design Earthship Washington Please join the www.earthshipwa.org website and join our discussion board A local place for Earthship Biotecture enthusiasts around Seattle to connect, and to plan Earthship building in Seattle or within Washington state. e-mail: www.earthshipwashington@gmail.com Earthship Seattle: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EarthshipSeattle tumblr blog: http://earthship-seattle.tumblr.com/ mee …

"This is a group for everyone who loves Thailand or wants to know more about its food, cultures, people and places where you could do fun things when you are there. I am Thai and love to share my beautiful cultures and at the same time learn new things from all of you. I am a teacher and I teach English in Thailand, and Thai oversea. Our group, we could learn Thai language, Thai cooking and find out more about Thailand if you would like to go visit Thailand with me or on your own for "unseen Tha …

Who We Are: From food novices to epicurean gourmands, Seattle Foodies always have a great time enjoying delicious food. Join us to share a meal with Real Foodies! It's just 2 bucks to save your seat at one of our communal tables. What We Do: We bring together Real Foodies around delicious food. Our events include restaurant excursions, food truck runs, food crawls, picnics, food festivals, food-related book launch parties, film screenings, benefit galas and more! Our group checks out restaurant …

Eastside GreenDrinks is an ongoing monthly networking event where people interested in sustainability meet to make contacts and share ideas in a friendly supportive environment. Eastside Green Drinks is a monthly event focused on providing a fun, open environment for people interested in sustainability to network, share ideas and support local, green business. Eastside Green Drinks is a local movement of the international Green Drinks organization that meets every month from 5pm – 8pm at an eco- …

For the first time in Seattle, a group of French natives and cultural enthusiasts get together to bring you the very best of the French culture and nightlife, and everybody is welcome to come check it out! The French Nights is a series of unique events hosted in some of the best Seattle Venues. This will be a great opportunity for anyone interested in the French culture to come and enjoy some of its most famous aspects! Our new project includes bringing French or francophone singer, comedians an …

Community Orchard of West Seattle (COWS) provides a home-scale model that demonstrates how much food can be grown on a city-sized lot. Our produce goes to our volunteers, neighbors and local food security programs while we provide a venue for public agricultural education and community gathering. Using permaculture and organic growing principles, COWS demonstrates several different kinds of non-standard orchard techniques and garden configurations - most of which are based on no-till, polycultur …

1)  We Hike ... 2)  We Identify wild Pacific North West plants and mushrooms, some edible, some not ... 3)  We Engage in activities to help us improve our ability to Promote and Receive ABUNDANCE in its many forms. Prosperity Consciousnesses: Prosperity Consciousnesses is a state of mind that results in EXCELLENCE in: (1) Money and Vocational Success (2) Excellent Health (3) Quality Relationships and Infinitely More ... We watch ( TED Talks ) during potlucks – Ted.com and practice the princi …