We are a new meet-up group of active trail runners and mountain bikers (ok a maybe a roadie ride or two thrown in to mix things up) from the Benicia/Vallejo area and anywhere else for that matter.  All levels welcome as I'm not the most proficient mt biker. We can meet and do a run or ride then have a libation afterwards at a local spot. We can run/ride local as I know many of the trails or we can go out a bit...Marin, Rockridge, Lynch Canyon when it opens again. Probably meet on weekends for no …

Who says that fellowship with other believers has to be bible study in the not so great indoors ? If you are a follower of Christ and like to shred singletrack, this group is for you. Let's ride together as brothers and sisters in Chirst. Non-Believers are also welcome to join!

Meet other local road and mountain bikers to ride local roads, paths and trails. Although the core activity will be bicycle riding, occasionally we'll throw in a different outdoor activity just for the fun of it. All skill levels are welcome and we'll scale the events according to who participates.

For Lovers of Cycling! We are cyclists of all levels and abilities, united by a love of the freedom, mobility and accomplishment we get from bicycle riding. All are welcome to join this group and attend the wide range of rides and events we plan and organize to suit all cyclists. This is an very active group with an unusually high participation rate. We do not have many members, but those we have regularly attend our rides. This is the kind of member we seek. If you think you might not regularly …

Ooo La La – Outrageous Outdoor Older- Laughing Always - [mostly*] Ladies Adventure Club - for middle aged, adventurous, mostly women (*men are definately invited but seeking more women energy than testosterone–ee energy) looking for more intense outdoor adventures in both winter and summer: back country and downhill skiing, hiking and backpacking, mountain and road biking, (any skate skiers out there?) – most adventures followed by yummy food and libations. (note from coordinator: Co-coordinator …

Get-Your-Climb-On (or G.Y.C.O.) is a meetup that brings together rock climbing & outdoor enthusiasts of all experience levels through meetups throughout California at destination-outdoor climbing venues, indoor rock climbing gyms, and social gatherings such as happy hours, BBQs & more. The main Goal is to create an inclusive, diverse, fun, safe, friendly, collaborative, & democratic community through which one can make life-long friendships, share and plan safe & fun climbing trips, expand outdo …

The Berkeley Bicycling Meetup Group is for anyone who wants to meet new people and explore the  Bay Area. We have done mostly road rides but I plan to post a few mountain bike rides in the near future.  The rides are a lot of fun and are a great place to learn new routes. Despite the vast number of "members" (444, last time I checked), our group is small. There are 10-15 people who regularly attend our rides, with a handful on any given ride. This group doesn't drop slower riders! Unless I spe …

Meet other local outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, surfing, etc. This meetup is about enjoying the outdoors with others. I would like others to let me know of activities they would like to see happen and I will help organize. Dog owners are also encouraged to join since there are too few groups that permit dogs at times. All those who are dedicated to outdoor excursions near and far should sign up.

>> FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK << This group aims to do meetups centered around anything that makes you sweat! Hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, running, bicycling, kayaking, rafting, tennis, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddle-boarding, wake-boarding, SUP, bungee jumping, skydiving, swimming, rock climbing, bouldering, spelunking - If it can be done with a group, suggest it and let's make it happen! This group does not and will not tolerate discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age …

In December 2011, I was sitting in a three-day, 13-hours-a-day Landmark Education self-improvement seminar in San Francisco, and all I could think about was escaping through one of the hermetically sealed windows and making a dash for Nob Hill, the only thing resembling a steep incline in the area. It was during the dinner break during the final day of the seminar that I conspired with Paul Schutzman and Mai-Ling Garcia -- two of the very cool people with whom I'd made a connection during our th …

Backgammon Club in Antioch, CA. Want to learn a fascinating game or re-create an old one?  The game of backgammon is one of the oldest two-person board games in history.  It was very big in the 70's and early 80's but slowly declined as poker grew. Now it's time to bring the game back! We will play two matches every Tuesday night and the player with the most wins at the end of each month will get a free personal pizza, donated by Mountain Mike's Pizza. Come get your game on and meet new people e …

This meetup is dedicated to the memory of Tom Heng, founder of this group. I am an avid Peak Bagger who is looking to meet other people to summit peaks 12,000 Feet or Higher and love having the feel of being on tops of things.

Aloha  New members; Please read all of this important information. Backroads Wine & nature Adventures is a unique combination of wine viticulture, physical fitness, art, photography, & nature adventures. I conduct full time activity to research, trail blazing, Exploring, volunteering, & networking with Wineries, Recreation equipment providers, Land owners, & providing donations to various NP organizations. Come join the fun of exploring seldom visited and little known places of interest, such as …

Feeling Arranging is a primitive form of Shamanism, which is nature based and very ancient. It’s about finding our original self through arranging our feelings. This group is for the adventurous and the fearless. Feeling Arranging is uniquely different from the shamanism and healing methods we know such as journeying, soul retrieval and meditation. We use darkness as a positive force to heal ourselves and to connect with our ancestors and nature. Like a seed needs a dark place to incubate before …

Jetpac is hosting a series of free travel events in San Francisco, and with this group we're expanding to the East bay! We're hosting free monthly travel talks in Emeryville, Oakland and Berkeley with a social mixer so travelers can meet and share their experiences and get inspiration tips and ideas to plan the next adventure. Our guest speakers are experienced travelers and destination experts from all over the world. They will be presenting their travel photos and experiences from a range of …

Do you live in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose, Mountain View, Cupertino, Los Altos or the surrounding area? Do you sometimes wonder where the other brothers and sisters are in the local area? They are here, and this group was formed to bring us together to participate in fun evening, weekend activities. We are also big supporter of our local businesses, so if you have a small business in the bay area, and want some support, join this group, and reach out to us! In the south bay we me …

This User Group meets to discuss and collaborate on strategies, best practices and experiences around the Microsoft Business Intelligence stack. You will learn from the experts, meet your peers, and enjoy pizza and drinks at each meeting.  Meetings are free, and are held monthly in either San Francisco or Mountain View. We are a volunteer organization sponsored by the Professional Association for SQL Server and software companies.

This group is for active adventurers who are interested in meeting people in the Bay Area for hiking, kayaking, biking, skiing/snowboarding, golf, tennis, and for occasional getaways to Yosemite, Tahoe, Mendocino, Big Sur and other fun and fantastic outdoor locations. We're a friendly group in the 30-48, or so, age range who would like to meet other active people around the same age.   We'll be planning easy and difficult activities, as well as spontaneous and planned trips. Join us and let's ha …

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 …

The mission of the Bay Area Bioinformatics Forum is to help scientists collaborate and grow by providing a network for sharing ideas and technical knowledge about bioinformatics. At our monthly meetings, you will find scientists, professionals, students and DIY'ers sharing information on best practices, the latest software, biological concepts, and new ideas. We meet at several locations across the Bay Area with the site rotating each month to San Francisco, Berkeley, Menlo Park, Mountain view, …

The Bay Area has been missing a good fun and safe environment  for Christian Singles to meet, do activities and dance. DJ Nix and I used to go to a lot of dances and events put on by the Christian Singles Newsletter and other organizations years back and had met many new friends. We've  decided to put together both of our gifts and talents to bring back that passion that God gave us, and that's to create a fun and safe environment to dance and meet other Christian Singles. We have created PG (Pr …

Events for an ELITE group of Pleasure Seekers! San Francisco 'Italian themed' social parties. FUN singles and fabulous couples, beautiful people. Wine tasting, dance, clubs, music, dining, cocktails, networking, and mingling. We plan exclusive Bay Area events at luxe San Francisco venues. Members are invited to attend our elegant parties, and cocktail soirees. Professional men and women, formal attire requested. Complimentary admission for members who RSVP. Your passport to mingling. Sponsors pr …

Would you like some friendly company while exploring the Tri-Valley area Regional Parks, preserves, backcountry trails and roads? We welcome you to join and/or initiate outings from an hour to all day in this beautiful area. Let's explore by trail, bicycle, and kayak with other healthy/fit folks. Complementary interests such as wildlife watching, birding, botanizing, camping, nature poetry, and orienteering can be added to the mix. We can fuel our explorations with picnics, and/or relax afterwar …

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!!

East Bay Rotaract is a service group for students and young professionals, ages 18-35, living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Membership spans from Richmond to Danville to Mountain View. Join us for a dynamic experience! ---------------------------------------- WHAT IS ROTARACT? ---------------------------------------- Rotaract is a service club for young men and women ages 18-35. It is sponsored by international service organization Rotary International. Rotaract brings together students and you …

This group is for the lesbian friendly community interested in group activities such as bike riding, ferry riding then bike riding, bike riding to meet for lunch, small dog walks, movie matinee's, movie nights, holiday parties, super bowl parties, road trips, Fun Train to Reno, etc. Members are encouraged to suggest meet up activities. Please provide suggestions to the organizer before posting. Prefer meet ups that do not involve nightclubs. This group is not sponsored. Donations are appreciated …

Our mission is to help you enjoy the sport of social group hiking. We want to help you hike and explore the Sacramento region as well as hike and explore state and national parks throughout Northern California. We are mainly a social hiking group. If you are interested in learning the sport of hiking or social group hiking, an outdoor lover who wants to take time from your busy life to get out in the woods, experience waterfalls, wildlife, amazing views, and meet new people...you belong in this …

Evolvers are hope fiends and utopian pragmatists. We see the creative chaos of this time as a great gift and opportunity to rethink, reconnect, and reinvent. Evolvers appreciate pristine mountains, open source economics, and the precocious laughter of small children. Evolvers belong to the regenerative culture of the future, being born here and now. As part of the Evolver Social Movement, the Spores serve as hubs of cultural incubation and environmental activation that bring together diverse ind …