Interested in the Civil War and/or the Old West? Like to read books related to the Civil War and/or the Old West? If so, check this group out! I've started this group because I'm interested in meeting others with similar interests and would enjoy discussions with others who share the same interest. We'll also schedule events to watch Civil War and Old West movies from time-to-time and to play some related board games.

This group provides a living pathway to Esoteric Christian spiritual initiation in the Gnostic tradition. Baptism, Illumination, Self-Realization and Ordination are Solar Initiations that are available to all who give their lives in selfless service to the Mother/Father Creator through our Master Christ Jesus. There is a Universal Path of Initiation into the Christ-ian Mysteries known as The Way.  To follow It is to become a Servant Of the Way. The following gives an overview of what the various …

The Community Nonprofit Resource Group (CNRG) connects people to and within the nonprofit community. With more than 10,000 subscribers to the online community, CNRG has become the place to exchange ideas, learn about opportunities, and plug into the nonprofit community. Mission, Vision, and History CNRG is a resource network. We connect people, communities and organizations to help individuals gain skills to act as agents of change in collaboration with others. Find out more at CNRG: http://cnr …

We're a diverse group from beginning Russian learners to native speakers. We're a new group who meets to practice our Russian and learn about and discuss the history, traditions, and cultures of Russia and the former Soviet Republics. Meetings are conducted in English but half of the meeting time will be used to practice our listening and speaking skills in Russian with each other-all ages and levels are welcome. If you're interested, please join!

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 …

Homo Neophilus meme trading for the intellectually curious… “We want to recruit you because you’re so gullible.  That is, gullible in the right way.  You’re skeptical about conventional wisdom, but attracted to unorthodox ideas…All humans are irrational, but there are two different kinds of irrationality-- those who love old ideas and hate and fear new ones, and those who despise old ideas and joyfully embrace new ones…They are all in one piece, so to speak…They are fully aware…And conscious w …

There are a lot of folks in and around Portland, Oregon who practice or are otherwise interested in the Historic European Martial Arts. Unfortunately, too few of us know each other. This group exists to provide us all with an excuse to get up, get out and get to know each other so that we can build a better, stronger Western Martial Arts community.

-Introduction- Welcome to the Salem Dine Out group!  Everyone is welcome, from the merely Epicurious to the Locavore to the LeCordon Bleu trained food critic. Let’s meet at local restaurants for some good food and fun! We encourage suggestions on venues!  We prefer locally owned establishments - not your typical chain, i.e. Olive Garden or Red Lobster!  Most of our events are in Salem/Keizer, but we are happy to plan something for an outlying area and will even assist with carpooling. -Group A …

Do you love to hike but hate the price of gas to the trailhead? This meetup specializes in hikes in and around the Portland metro urban area. Portland has lots of forest, history, hills and canyons to explore. Most hikes will be dog friendly. Starting points will nearly always be accessible by bus. Join us in exploring bits and pieces of the Portland metro area you may not have known existed. Come join us and explore. We'd love to see you.

Would love to meet with people interested in reading mystery genre books. After long hours at work, it's nice to escape into a great mystery.  We've been meeting over five years! We meet the LAST SUNDAY of the MONTH from 3-5 pm at the Beaverton Library.. The goal is to meet other with similar interests and have some fun exchanging favorite authors and books. In addition, we sprinkle our Murder Mystery Parties and sometimes outtings; Mystery Train and now Eddie May Mystery Theatre.  And we need …

Lake Oswego is a charming, family friendly, single friendly, dog friendly, retirement friendly, town where there is always some great public events and festivals going on, theater and movies to attend, fabulous restaurants and Happy Hours everywhere!  There is so much history here to discover.  There are fundraisers and volunteer opportunities, and of course the lake, river and many parks and trails to enjoy.  Singles and couples are encouraged to join, and if you think of something fun to do an …

So you took the red pill and now you want a group where you can discuss the big picture openly without judgement. From the inconsistencies with 9/11 to chemtrails to ufo's to ancient ancestors to social engineering, anything goes in the rabbit hole. Looks like Round Table at 62nd and Foster will be our spot for now, be sure to purchase some food because the group needs to meet a $50 minimum food purchase.

I can't get enough of the tarot “treasure house of images”.  I can't help buying books about the tarot. My reading would be more satisfying if I had others to discuss them with.  Let’s meet up to discuss some of our favorite tarot writing, both fiction and non-fiction. FOOL The wise man hears of the Gate and studies the lock every day. The devotee hears of the Gate and tries to squeeze between the bars. The fool hears of the Gate and laughs. Without laughter the Gate would never open. Rachel Po …

My name is Tara McCormack and I am an Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator. I first became interested in Stampin’ Up products in 2006 when I was looking for ways to spice up my Scrapbooking pages. I recently had a baby boy and wanted to make an unforgettable baby album. I went to my first Stampin’ Up workshop and the rest was history. As a demonstrator I still find it amazing what I can do with stamps; cards scrapbook pages, home decor, gifts, etc. Since I have a degree in education, I get great …

This is a group for anyone interested in international traveling. Whether it's your first international trip or there are stamps galore in your passport, everyone is welcome. We're a group of people who want to make friends while traveling the world. Meet fellow travel enthusiasts and dreamers near you. Join World Travelers to learn about discounted group travel and meet new travel buddies! Become part of this organized travel group to join trips to amazing and adventurous places around the worl …

Just a group of people wanting to get together and discuss Ving Tsun in its many forms and applications. Compare notes and perhaps train in an open minded forum. This group is open to the experienced and novice. Weather you are just looking to get information on where to go to learn and discuss what the style is all about or if you are a seasoned practitioner that wants to discuss and practice what they know. This is not a place for attitudes or a "my system is better than yours" discussion. All …

Nearly everyone has a "I drank too much tequila when I was in college" story, bad memories or aversions. And others, may go into a bar and be what we call, "try-curious" about tequila, but are intimated or confused by the many choices available. Tequila is such a dynamic, interesting, wonderfully rich spirit. There are so many excellent blends and for people who like fine wine or crafted beer, there are lots of similarities. Through tasting events, in a non-intimdating and welcoming way, we prov …

Kabbalah is one of the most powerful & practical tools you can utilize for improving your life!  It provides a formula, effectively used for thousands of years, to produce immediate results in the areas of your life that are most important to you: Relationships, Career, Prosperity, Health, Spirituality, Joy & Fulfillment. I have studied Universal Kabbalah for seven years and have received amazing benefits from the tools provided. Kabbalah has given me the quintessential formula for working throu …

The purpose of this group is to discuss current economic crisis, its causes and primarily its possible near and long-term consequences from a personal finance perspective, including investment, while taking into the account the following: - Monetary policy and the Federal Reserve (fundamental topic) - Budget deficits, public and private debt, US Treasury market and interest rates (fundamental topic) - Trade imbalances and international capital flows (fundamental topic) - Economic indicators …

Meet fellow Tequila fans in the Portland, Oregon area! Learn everything you ever wanted to know about tequila. Learn about the culture of tequila, the history of its people, its food and folklore in the company of other fun, passionate aficionados. Every one is welcomed from the novice to the connoisseur. It is free to join our club and we hope to see you at our next event- Please see upcoming meetups for more info. Salud! Clayton J. Szczech Experience Tequila Info@experiencetequila.com

Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) bans or restricts dogs based solely on their appearance due to the idea that these dogs are “dangerous”. When a breed ban is enacted, any dog that looks like the targeted breed is removed from the home and likely euthanized. BSL does not take into account the actions, behavior, or history of the dog, it only considers the physical appearance of the dog. BSL is not only unfair and unethical, it is also ineffective. BSL fails to increase public safety because it …