I started this group as a means to connect with other hypnotherapists, and prospective hypnotherapists in an educational setting. As a Certified Instructor with the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), I will be offering courses to current hypnotherapists interested in earning continuing education credits. As the owner of the Portland School of Hypnosis, I will also be offering free informational lectures to those curious about hypnotherapy as a profession here at the Portland School of Hypnosis. …

Coast 2 Coast REIA is your nationwide advocate for real estate investing. We are focused on providing opportunity, forging education, and connecting our members with multiple strategic partnerships in the Real Estate Industry to catapult their investing career. At Coast 2 Coast REIA our mission is helping investors of all types find deals that suit them. Our Motto is, “Moving forward by giving back”. By creating an environment of connecting people to collaborate on opportunities, help members fi …

If you like wine and food, this group is for you. This group was started as a place to find other people who want to learn about wine and food in a casual, fun, and stimulating setting. This is not a dating or pick-up group. We meet at least once per month at a local venue that allows us to bring our own wine. There are so many great places in and around Portland that are BYO/BYOB we can enjoy wine and food in a casual, fun, interesting, affordable atmosphere. I have access to great wine and I a …

Welcome to the human sexuality discussion group! This is a serious academic look at human sexuality yet the atmosphere is fun, learning oriented, and laid back - we can even make jokes as long as they are contextual, silly and not mean spirited! We will talk about current, present and future sexuality research, ethical and philosophical issues in sexuality, sexism, homophobia, discrimination, censorship, pornography and its effects, the effects of the sex industry, the history of sex, sex counse …

Think about it... a group devoted to intellectual discourse, philosophical inquiry, self-improvement through education, and community improvement through communication. think. strives to be such a group. We will meet weekly on the following thematic cycle First Wednesday: Science Night Second Wednesday: Philosophy Night Third Wednesday: Pushing the Envelope Night Fourth Wednesday: Book Club Night for in-depth discussions of prepared topics. think.ers will be encouraged to consider and practice T …

We are a group of tea drinkers from all over the world. We will do tea tastings from our latest journeys, whether that be to China or India, and we will also do tea education focusing primarily on traditional Chinese Teas. We encourage group members to bring their own favorite teas to share with the group. Each week will have a different theme and anyone is welcome to bring tea they want to trade or sell to others. Meetup is in Hawthorne and we can host about 15-20 people each meetup. We spent y …

January 2013 Newsletter We invite you to join our community of secular humanists and other people who love life and reason. Here, you can exchange ideas and experiences, make new friends and contribute to positive change. We also have a vibrant community of families where parents can find support in raising children well without religion. CFI Portland is an educational nonprofit organization whose mission it is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free inquiry, and humanist valu …

Calling all horse enthusiasts who want to help: "Local people helping local horses and their owners." This is a group of people truly making a difference in the local equine safety net. We will meet once a month on the second Monday of every month. There will be lots of opportunity to volunteer and also to take part in some great events!

This group is for PSU's Professional Development Center's meetings, events and activities such as the Digital Marketing Strategies quarterly breakfasts, HR's breakfasts and other program events and open houses

The Freedom From Religion Foundation, Inc., is an educational group working for the separation of state and church. Its purposes, as stated in its bylaws, are to promote the constitutional principle of separation of state and church, and to educate the public on matters relating to nontheism. Incorporated in 1978 in Wisconsin, the Foundation is a national membership association of freethinkers: atheists, agnostics and skeptics of any pedigree. The Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt organiz …

This group is designed to build a community that meets to connect with others who are willing to express desire, taboo, love, attention, & sensation openly, and be seen for who they really are. Turn ON events offer a safe, playful environment to exercise and stretch our intimacy and communication skills. We play guided, round-robin style games {PG-13}, allowing you to gain insight into yourself and others. It's like a giant exhale when the rest of the world is asking you to hold your breath. Any …

Welcome to PDX Real Estate Mastermind MeetUp! Our goal is to learn, share, exchange, grow & network in all aspects of investing, multiple income streams & property ownership in the greater Portland Metro, Vancouver & Pacific NW region. We will be having monthly lunch or dinner meetings as a way to network and hear about what is working for others. We will be posting special events and seminars within driving distance whenver possible, and we are also holding ongoing Cash Flow games as a way to c …

happierPortland was formed to facilitate exploration of positive psychology — the science of happiness. After more than a decade of rigorous scientific research, we know that happiness can be measured and we know that happiness can be taught. Increasing your happiness is possible through tools developed in the science of positive psychology. The club is free to join and open to everyone with an interest in positive psychology, wellness, health, happiness, flourishing, positivity, therapy an …

As a former educator, I can't stop teaching! It is my goal to inform and educate the public about hypnosis, how it works, and how it can be used for just about everything! The purpose of this group is to explore the various aspects of hypnosis and how to apply that knowledge to self discovery. This group is open to, and will benefit, everyone from the curious onlooker to the licensed hypnotherapist and more. Each meeting will consist of a presentation related to hypnosis, active discussion, and …

This group is for cyclists of all levels who want to train for the annual Tour de Cure charity ride that is held at the Hillsboro Stadium (July 20, 2013) with routes of  5, 26, 43, 65 and 100 miles.   Tour de Cure  raises money for the American Diabetes Association and funds diabetes research, education and advocacy. This group is open to everyone, including people who are just learning how to ride a bike.  A cyclist does not have to be registered for Tour de Cure to participate in this meet-up …

This group is about helping Portlanders meet their deep inner yearning for more sensuality, more sexiness, and more connection. We do this by inviting any sex positive groups, events, or individuals to let the group know about happenings they may be offering or have heard about. Since the brain is the most important sex organ we have, this group is interested in, Stimulating ideas around sex, love, relationship styles, community, Erotic poetry, literature, and film, Classes and workshops. Sinc …

Love WordPress? Us too! Our User Group meets on the fourth Monday of every month, and our Developer Group meets on the second Monday of every month. We strive to connect you to your peers in the Portland area, and provide continuing education opportunities for you to grow your knowledge.

The PDX 30s + SCENE is a social networking group for folks who want to Socialize, Carouse, Explore, Nosh, Enjoy Portland in the company of like-minded folks. Perhaps in common we are educated professionals; entrepreneurs; childless or proud parents; well-traveled; maybe new to town or simply looking to expand our professional and social circles.  We love adventures of the culinary and outdoor varieties.  Some of our activities include: dining at the latest & greatest new eatery; wine or beer-tas …

The Sailing in Portland meetup group promotes sailing opportunities, sailing education, sharing of information, and socializing among sailors and aspiring sailors in the Portland, Oregon, area and beyond.

Are you interested in DIY biology/biohacking/biotech and would love to join a community of like-minded members who discuss these topics and collaborate on projects in the general Portland area? If so, you are in the right place. I foresee a growing and evolving 'DIYBio PDX' group that can get together to talk DIY biology, develop projects, possibly build/hack lab equipment, and educate each other in an open, facilitative environment. Young or old, your imagination matters. With enough momentum, …

This group is for beginning-to-advanced outdoor enthusiasts interested in continuing to build their wilderness chops. Through workshops and trips members learn and practice skills for treading effectively, safely, comfortably, and respectfully in the extraordinary beauty of the backcountry. There is no fee to join. Workshops are affordable, fee-based experiences. Trips--during which members can work on and ask questions about backcountry skills--are free. All members get free access to online in …

To bring together business people of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, and networking support

We are NE Portland neighbors educating ourselves, experimenting, and taking steps toward a more self-sufficient lifestyle. We're interested in everything from heirloom vegetables to trying out different kinds of preservation methods. From bees to chickens, compost to raised beds, water conservation to minimal waste this is a group for people who want to explore possibilities. We're looking forward to meeting you. Cheers,

We host meet ups and organize events to support innovative collaborations throughout the Pacific NW. We are an open group dedicated to social impact through game development, education and community building. If you are interested in hosting or sponsoring an event, please let us know. We encourage you to join our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/247773668667490/ We also cross-post with Games for Change Meetup Everywhere at: http://www.meetup.com/Games-For-Change/Portland-OR/

Our group is dedicated to providing support and communication for ALL types of small businesses in our area. We have a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/portlandsmallbiz/members/ and you read the Group Rules in the News Section of that page. We hold monthly face-to-face networking events where we have two exhibitors who have to earn their spots -- and pay the exhibitor registration fee -- and three speaker spots (also available with payment of a fee and donation of a door prize). …

The purpose of our group is to welcome LGBT alumni, faculty, and students 21 and over who harken from the Ivy League schools, Seven Sisters schools, Little Ivies, Public Ivies, MIT, and Stanford as well as their partners and friends, for social, educational, and professional networking. Also welcome are those with outstanding personal abilities, intellect, specialized training or experience, or other distinctive attributes. The fundamental rule for the group is personal integrity and mutual resp …

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City Repair is an organized group action that educates and inspires communities and individuals to creatively transform the places where they live. City Repair facilitates artistic and ecologically-oriented placemaking through projects that honor the interconnection of human communities and the natural world. The many projects of City Repair have been accomplished by a mostly volunteer staff and thousands of volunteer citizen activists.