Welcome to the NW Steelhead & Salmon Fishing Group. We are a group of anglers with a passion for sport fishing as well as conservation to ensure we have the best fishing available. The purpose of our group is to connect people in the Portland and surrounding areas in numerous types of fishing and related activities. Our meetups will include fishing trips, training seminars, volunteer activities, meetings of the NW steelheader association, and any other type of fishing activity you would like. Ma …

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 …

Do you value diversity? Enjoy learning about other cultures and just people different than you in general? If so come join us! The purpose of the Portland Culture Exchange is simple.  Gather together people from different cultural backgrounds and bring them together to share culture, stories, conversation and have some fun together! Everyone is welcome to join.  The only thing you need to bring is an open attitude and willingness to learn, have some fun and share some of your story with us!

"Heal the soul first; then healing of the mind and body will follow." - Master Zhi Gang Sha Sick? Unhappy? Broke? Relationships never what you want? These are all indications of bad karma...the good news is there are simple ways to clear your own karma. Would you be interested in a One-Minute Healing? Learning Three and Five-Minute chants you can repeat silently to shift your mood in that short time? How about learning an easy way to transform every area of your life, including your relationshi …

The ortland nsight editation ommunity is an experiment in American Buddhism. While we hold closely to the essential teachings of the Buddha, we are dedicated to evolving beyond the ritualism, sexism, hierarchy and other cultural artifacts that have characterized traditional religion. We welcome everyone: members of other faith traditions, male, female, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, single, partnered, all skin colors and ages. PIMC is based upon the Noble Eightfold Path of the Buddha …

I decided to create Spanish BabyTime because I have not been able to find a Spanish playgroup for my little girl now 1 year old that provided what I was looking for. The purpose of this group is to expose little ones to español through song, play, rhymes and reading books out loud. If your first or second language is español or you would like your child to learn or hear another language come join us. Our mission is for our children to learn español with other children through fun and play. Every …

If you are looking to connect with great people, foster a stronger sense of community by cooking and sharing great food, and maybe even find love, then this is the group for you. Our group is NOT exclusive to singles, however one of the primary purposes of our gatherings is to help single people connect in a no-pressure environment so that love can blossom in its own way. If you're in a relationship, but still interested in building community and sharing delicious food: fantastic! You'll be give …

The purpose of this group is to bring together people who are interested in yoga as a therapeutic tool for healing and rehabilitation rather than a sport. Yoga does not need to be hot, fast paced or strenuous to be effective. I started this group to reach out to people who could greatly benefit from yoga yet do not feel comfortable or safe in the typical yoga class. Everyone in our modern society could benefit from gentle yoga. Our bodies are not designed for the stresses placed by modern demand …

The purpose of this group is to meet for "intellectual" discussions about a wide variety of subjects. This basically means the abstract analysis of the ideas in a subject. And the goal is to do it in a cooperative, courteous manner. The motive behind the group is to provide an opportunity to talk about ideas, so it's really not a place to relate personal stories or vent personal feelings. Our discussions are expected to be strongly based in reason & rationality. This means the kind of logical, r …

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 …

Are you a step mom looking for others like yourself? I am a new step mom and looking for more step moms to share experiences, difficulties, and triumphs with other step moms in the Portland area. The purpose of this group would be to bring step moms together for discussion, book readings on the subject of step parenting, and to support each other. Please check out the Message Board for resources, recommendations and discussion.

I would like to meet other people as obsessed with records as I am. The purpose of the group is to meet others who understand the perpetual obsession with records and fine stereo equipment. Let's get together and spin our favorites and share secrets of where to dig and how to find bargains.

Do you ever wish your body had a RESET button? Fortunately, there is an easy way to get your body back on track through balanced nutrition and exercise. Get the "know how", support and accountability necessary to create a healthy, fit new you. Join our group whose common purpose is to achieve optimal health through diet, nutritional supplements and exercise. Healthy for Life will get your health back on track with a structured program of nutrition, exercise, journaling, low glycemic foods and c …

This is a wonderful group to join if you long to Do What You Dream in this amazing life. Be a part of a community that will lovingly support you on your journey of self discovery. We offer a safe space to explore and to grow. ***In 2013, we'll be featuring the writing and inspirations of many powerful books and authors including Tama Kieves from her new book "Inspired & Unstoppable: Wildly Succeeding In Your Life's Work ." Tama's first book "This Time I Dance" has been the catalyst for change in …

Playback is a theater of story telling in which audience or workshop group members tell stories from their lives and watch them enacted on the spot. Playback Theater is sometimes considered a modality of drama therapy. The purpose of this group is to gather a community of people who love: Playback Theater, Theater, Music, Dance, Visual Art, Improvisation, Entertainment, Creative Arts Therapy, Drama Therapy, Poetry, Healing, Catharsis, Consciousness Raising, Spirituality, Spontaneity, and Just Pl …

A SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR is someone who recognizes a social problem and uses entrepreneurial principles to organize, create, and manage a venture to make social change. A Business Entrepreneur measures performance in revenue, profit, and return on investment.  A Social Entrepreneur measures performance in two equally important ways: First on how well he or she has achieved their social mission and second in revenue, profit, and return on investment. Nonprofits use different terms such as fundrais …

Peace is something that everyone wants. Though we search for it in things around us, it's within us all the time, and readily available to experience all the time, too. Peace doesn't create or come from an absence of war. Rather, wars happen as a result of the war that people fight within themselves. But peace is what can end wars, by each person first ending their own inner wars. Portland Friends of Peace isn't about ideas, philosophy, religion or spirituality — nor are we against any of these. …

Are you looking for your true purpose in life? Do you feel that you've lost that passion you used to have, and want to rediscover? You always have this yarning to share your creative gifts/talent, but does your mind/thought somehow get in the way? Combining dance/movements, vocal expressions, sound healing, drama therapy, shamanic journey/guided imagery, and creative expressions with her a long time teacher Camille Maurine's Moving Theater (http://www.camillemaurine.com/page5/page5.html), Star G …

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 …

The purpose of this meetup is for women to meet in circle to craft, create, pray, learn, read, eat, meditate, heal, dance, share and so on.  I am happy to hear suggestions from members. My intent is events, groups, circles, volunteerism, fun times, and more. More information to come.

WE'RE A BRAND SPANKING NEW RIDING GROUP! I'll be scheduling rides as soon as a few people join the group. This is a new group for 20 and 30 somethings interested in small group rides without a ton of planning. A bunch of my good friends moved out of town this year so I'm looking to make some new riding buddies. Here are the details: PURPOSE: Make new friends, get exercise, and experience more of our amazing city. SCHEDULE: Ride dates and times will vary depending on my work/social obligations. R …

I started this group because I needed people to run with! I love to run with people! The purpose is to build community around our fitness and wellness. Accountability is vital! You should join if you live in NE Portland, You can run Sat mornings at 9:30. If you need other cool peeps to run with. If you need some accountability in your life!

The purpose of these meetups is to gather together a community of women who have an interest in performing rituals, creating altars, sharing food and experiencing at times guided meditation and drumming, all in the context of gathering together to discuss and explore topics of specific interest to women. The connection women have with the moon is ancient, primal and lives in their bodies. I have created this group as a way to gather together women who are passionate, fierce, courageous and who w …

After my wife committed suicide in March of 2011 I started attending suicide bereavement groups and counselling sessions attempting to work through the life shattering tragedy that was her death. I found it difficult or impossible to talk about this with friends and family or anyone who hasn't experience the loss of a loved one to suicide. I also found it difficult to get out and do the things I used to enjoy or to meet new people without feeling disassociated and uneasy. I have found, through t …

Mission: Connect with other unmarried pilots to share flights, meet up at regional destinations, and tell stories over happy hour. (Since the primary purpose of the group is to find friends for flying, one must be a current rated pilot to join.)

Our vision is to live in a world of wellness. The means by which this is achieved is by enabling people to fulfill their life purpose in a balanced approach with the utmost integrity and efficacy. In order to do so, people must be at their best, with out the distraction of mental, emotional, or physical disease. When this is realized people come together in unity to achieve miraculous things that induces enlightenment, community, and an increased spiritual vibration for the world. At Anahata Wis …

Dear Energy Mystics Soon, we will begin our monthly chakra parties at the Bodhi Tree Studio in Portland. These party's will be  fun gatherings where you wil recieve information about the seven chakras as well as the angelic chakras.  You will learn methods to open the Kundalini energy channel  ( core light) to bring more light to your energy system. Energy testing and pendulum evaluation of the chakas will be taught and methods of balancing will be offered such as tuning forks, oils, color,  sou …

I Love seeing Comedy shows. They are an affordable and enjoyable way to get out of the house and feel good. Laughter makes life so much more enjoyable! The purpose of this group is to get a group of people together to attend Comedy shows in Portland, Oregon and the surrounding area. If you like a good time, and Love to laugh, come join us!