Love traveling? We are travelers who love to travel from coast to coast, from mountains to valleys, over land and water, from domestic to foreign.  We like sand & snow, hot & cold, flip flops & snowshoes. We travel in all four seasons because there are amazing things to see in summer, fall, winter AND spring! What do you do? Do you love cruising?  Bus tours?  Tropical destinations?  Winter wonderlands? Skiing chateau? Need a travel partner? We all know we get better deals by buying at double, …

Data Management Association - Puget Sound is a non-profit professional organization whose objective is to promote and advance the concepts of data management in the Pacific Northwest. DAMA-PS members and guests meet monthly to widen their knowledge on topics relevant to information and data resource management. Members benefit from association meetings and special programs, as well as from opportunities to network with others in the same profession. Our chapter was a front-runner for what eventu …

We will teach you sail - across Lake Union or across the great Pacific itself. Ever been below decks on a tug that was built in the 1800's? Ever gone crabbing or squid jigging? Ever listened to a master carver talk about building a replica of an ancient viking ship? Ever sung sea songs with a dirty, salty crew of tall ship sailors? We do stuff like this EVERY WEEK. We will invite you to learn from other adventurers in our group and invite you to BECOME one yourself! Whether for an hour, a weeken …

Marker Buoy Dive Club is one of the most active dive clubs in the Pacific Northwest with over 100 members. In addition to hosting many dives each month, monthly meetings are held at the Sunset Hill Community Center in Ballard. Monthly meetings give members an opportunity to give reports on club dives of the previous month, share information on upcoming dives, and occasionally show slide and video presentations of dives. A guest speaker related to scuba diving, the marine environment, or somethin …

Stargazing, amateur astronomy, or star party Whatever you prefer to call it, stargazers enjoy watching the night sky and the abundance of objects found in it. Scientific research is not our main goal.  Our interests are looking out into the clear night sky and being in awe of the universe, learning some basics of astronomy, enjoying the outdoors and meeting new people. Members can suggest and host Meetup events.  Also, check out the "Pages" for other local stargazing events and resources. Jenn …

Join the Arthritis Foundation's cycling group!  We are a community of cyclists that ride together in Seattle and are also looking to start a Portland group.  Many of our riders are The People's Coat Classic and Joints in Motion Cycling alumni, but all cyclists are welcomed to join as we train for our event in September.  Social events and rides also happen in the winter and spring. Our motto:  Take Control.  We can Help. For more information please visit: www.ThePeoplescoastclassic.org or conta …

We're a random assortment of people who enjoy the Pacific Northwest's incredible outdoor recreation opportunities including Hiking, Backpacking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Whitewater Rafting, Alpine Scrambling and Climbing. While not outdoors we enjoy things like watching movies and sipping coffee, ale, wine or spirits while trying to sound intellectual and stuff. As a rule of thumb: If it's fun and mostly safe, we ought to be doing it! For more information inc …

Welcome to the Emerald Sea Dive Club! The Emerald Sea Dive Club (ESDC) is a SCUBA diving club based out of Edmonds, in the Puget Sound area of Washington State. The club is open to all levels of scuba divers (non-divers also welcome!), however membership in our Meetup group is restricted to paid club members. Our club is comprised of members who love to dive the Pacific Northwest (and the world!) and want to be able to both share and participate in that experience with fellow divers. If you are …

We are not accepting new members at this time. We will be considering new members starting June 15th. The membership fee will be $15 for new members. A face photo and real first name will be required. Tired of being stuck at home? Are you ashamed that you don't know any of the major attractions in your own state? Stumped on where to take your visiting guests when they come for a visit? Then this group is for you! We are a group of people who want to know the ins and outs of Washington State. T …

NWMA is dedicated to serving mediums in the Pacific Northwest, as well as working towards the advancement of mediumship. If you are a medium, interested in developing your mediumship abilities and want to meet others of like mind, then please join us for our monthly meeting. We do a short presentation on a certain topic each month and have practice time after that. The group meets the first Monday of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location of the meetings may vary, but are typically held in th …

This is a group for avgeeks, milage runners, points junkies, and anyone else who travels often and wants to learn how to do it better. Members come from FlyerTalk, MilePoint, BoardingArea, and other online travel communities. Come meet people who know how to construct their own fares, manipulate loyalty programs to their advantage, and the best way to get from A to B in style.

Interested in multi-day bike adventures? From over-nighters, to multi-week tours, this meetup is the place to meet others and get the plans rolling.Multi-day bike trips are fantastic for seeing new places, or just for getting away for a day or two. They also have a knack for creating highly memorable experiences with great people.All trip types and difficulty levels are welcome, from credit-card to fully loaded camping, and from leisurely to high mileage. This club is mostly for unsupported tour …

This group is dedicated to creating a community of actors and other entertainment industry professionals in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you are in front of or behind the camera, a seasoned pro, or someone who is just starting their career, our goal is to help create opportunity, connection, and foster growth for all involved.

This is a group for local Star Seeds who have awakened & discovered who they are & want to share ideas & information as well as offer support & possibly collaboration regarding our missions here. For more in depth information regarding Star Seeds, I recommend checking out the following websites; siriusascention.com & starseedhotline.com

This group is for puppet lovers including, but not limited to: Puppet Movie Fans, Muppet Fans, Marionette string pullers, doll wigglers, professional puppeteers, semi-pro puppeteers, librarians, puppet therapists, children's theater peeps, actors, directors, stop-motion animators, shadow puppeteers, bunraku otakus, fans of Anime featuring puppets or puppeteers, Parade participants, Puppet Pal You-Tubers, Puppet Bloggers, Kids who are old enough to make a brown bag puppet, anyone who has picked u …

Stand up paddling or paddle boarding (aka SUP) is the fastest growing water sport in the country.  The modern version of the sport began in Hawaii and in recent years has spread worldwide. You can SUP on lakes, saltwater, rivers, in surf, and in all weather conditions. Anyone can paddle a SUP!  Good balance is a myth - it's about being matched with the right sized board for your size.  Don't wait until Hawaii to try - learn now so you can have more fun on your vacation! Our Meet Ups are designed …

This is a group dedicated to thought leaders - people who are leading their industries with innovative and commercially smart thinking. It is run by Dr Sean Richardson, a Thought Leaders Mentor - and is part of the global Thought Leaders community, founded by Matt Church www.thoughtleadersglobal.com Thought leaders are people who want to create, share and expand great ideas that make a difference on this planet. In the Thought Leaders community, we encourage and challenge each other to provide …

TAFEA is a non-profit professional organization whose objective is to promote and advance the concepts of enterprise architecture in the Pacific Northwest.TAFEA members and guests meet monthly to widen their knowledge on topics relevant to information and data resource management. Members benefit from association meetings and special programs, as well as from opportunities to network with others in the same profession.