This group has been a god-sent during the hardest breakup of my life and for that I am forever grateful.  However, I am at a better place now and would like to find someone to take over this site; a site that is still needed by many.   If anyone is interested please send me an email and we can talk.  I am no longer hosting any more meetups but the discussion boards are still active and quite interesting and helpful for new members. _______________________________________________________________ …

Come enjoy a fun, dynamic creative writing workshop that will ignite your creative juices and inspire you to write, write, write. Beth Johnson, a trained AWA Affiliate, facilitates all workshops. In each writing workshop, you will enjoy: –A comfortable, quiet place to sit and write –Writing prompts intended to jump start fresh, new, first-draft writing –A writing environment where everyone can feel safe and respected –Inspiration to look deeply and write about what matters to you What to Expec …

This is a book club for woman who love to read a wide range of books. Each month we will read a book selected by our members.  We we will be meeting the 2nd Wednesday of each month at a coffee shop in Midtown, but this can change as we get to know each other and grow more comfortable, possibly even sharing our homes with each other. I would like this group to develop into a group that meets to discuss the books we are reading while having fun and socializing. We don't have to have a super seriou …

alt+library is a place to meet other readers and find new ways to be a part of the library community. The Sacramento Public Library has changed--we're conducting book clubs in bars and coffee shops, organizing speed dating events, and hosting videogame tournaments, in addition to lending books, movies, music, and more. This is the place to find out about some of our newest events. Also, look at our website: www.altlibrary.com. Future books: May: The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner Past book cl …

The Midtown Booze & Book Club is the book club "for the rest of us". We aim to be a diverse group of readers who gather together for libations and lively discussion. We want to read books which are clever and sometimes funny. Everything from Bukowski to Burroughs (William AND Augusten), from Roach to Reichl, from Nin to well, Miller. Exploring new and old, off the beaten path books, not always your "award winning" reads. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month (and sometimes more, if we feel …

The Mother Lode Chapter of the Sierra Club is a long established environmentally-minded group offering a large variety of activities. Hiking, kayaking, skiing, biking, camping, potlucks, slideshows, service trips and other events are lead by Sierra Club trained leaders. All adults are welcome, including those who are not members of Sierra Club. We generally meet at a designated local parking area and then carpool to the event site which can be located nearby or several hours away. Most events ta …

The Sacramento Road Cruisers is a group of motorcycle enthusiasts with the common interest of riding motorcycles, and enjoying the beauty of Northern California.  Our members ride primarily cruiser, touring, and sport touring bikes of all brands, with an occasional dual sport, sport bike, or naked bike. The club invites men and women of all ages and riding skills.  This organization is about fun and friendship. We all enjoy riding, and the fellowship that goes along riding with others.  It is lo …

As life pulls you in many directions it can be very difficult to make new friends outside of your immediate circle and colleagues. This meetup is for 30+ women who live in the Sacramento area and would like to meet other women who are beyond their "partying" years. The bar scene is fun every once in a while but there are so many other ways to have a good time. We are a group that enjoy happy hour, going out to dinner, taking a dance class, talking about life, cooking together, reading, going to …

ABOUT US West Sacramento Community Singers (WSCS) is dedicated to providing a venue for adult singers of all ages and musical ability to gather and perform for the benefit and cultural enrichment of the greater Sacramento community. WSCS has several objectives.  One is to create an enjoyable and creative outlet for adult singers of all vocal abilities.  Another objective is to promote music appreciation in the community through no-cost performances that reflect a variety of musical genres.  A lo …

Can't afford Manolo's, but long for the easy camaraderie of that fabulous foursome? Looking for new girlfriends to laugh, gossip and drink Cosmos with? Like to get dressed up, go out and have fun, whether it's happy hour, checking out the hottest new restaurant, or dancing the night away? Sure, there are lots of social meet-ups, but sometimes you just want to hang out with the girls, whether it's shopping, concerts in the park or catching the latest chick flick -- with the chicks!! Friends make …

Welcome to Vinous Envy! We're a group of wine aficionados, who possess at least a basic knowledge of wine. We yearn to taste more, learn more, and share the fun times and each other's company while exploring the vast and fabulous world of wine! Our events will be 'duty free', unpretentious, and completely without marketing angles. We're not here to promote a wine-related product or sell wine. Our group's sole purpose is to promote the appreciation and enjoyment of fine wine and each other's com …

Hello and Welcome!  I started this group in 2011 to provide opportunities for dogs and their owners to enjoy some outdoorsy activities and socializing in the greater Sacramento/Norcal area.   I like to emphasize off leash hiking and events, but any events or event suggestions are welcome. ** All dogs (any breed or mix!) are welcome on or off leash, as long as they are well-socialized and friendly. All people are welcome (with or without dogs), as long as they are dog lovers! *** Please read the …

The purpose of this group is to connect with other hand percussionists, drummers, dancers, and more. This Meetup Group is for anyone who wants to get together, listen, relax, and share their time collectively. You don't have to be extremely experienced to be a member. But please read the drum circle etiquette in the discussions section to find out more about how this drum circle works. This Meetup Group is free and growing fast so come join us for some good people, good rhythms, and good times!

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, It is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead Meet other Latinas in our community for friendship, learning, networking, and fun! Chicas Latinas de Sacramento promotes not just connecting with each other, but also improving, connecting and embracing our culture and community. This group is designed for Latina women who want to expand their circle of friends with women who can share and relate to …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book (or two!) every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends!

The Sacramento's Creative Class meet up group is a growing community of folks who believe Sacramento is a great city and want to be part of making it the best place to live and work. We do that by building community around connecting local talent, creativity and innovation to economic prosperity. Our events run the gamut from a weekly bull session to monthly book clubs, one-time workshops, mixers, readings, and book launches, just to name a few. We aim to connect with the most interesting people …

Are you a music lover?  Of course you are!  Here is what we do, and a little further down you'll find what tools we're using. 1. We Socialize 2. We Learn. 3. We Create. For Socializing, we meet bi-weekly for general discussion / laptop jams, with coffee on Saturdays one week and 'pizza-night' on Thursdays the other week. We are also putting together a "play and tell" event at the Center for Contemporary Arts in mid-March, with one or two 'dry run' sessions before that in Feb.  Like a poetry re …

We dig poetry, spoken word, creative thought/writing and discussion.

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WELCOME INVITED GUEST! In making your decision to join us in restoring founding values to our nation, read some of our public postings from our earlier years. You may move your mouse over headings DISCUSSIONS, MORE or ABOUT. Click on Message Board for public items under DISCUSSIONS. If you like what you see and wish to join the cause, we'll get back to you promptly. From all of us, thanks for visiting. You are WE THE PEOPLE! You're about taking back our REPUBLIC and Representative form of Govern …

Lesbians occasionally need to step out of the LGBT space and focus on the needs of the lesbian community... Who should join? ONLY 'Lesbian' Professionals Like YOU. Ours is an exclusive group of 'lesbian' professionals in the Sacramento area that meet, make friends, network, and develop personal & business relationships in a convivial atmosphere. We are active lesbian professionals that get-together often! Socialize, expand your personal and professional networks, and build friendships with other …

Have you ever Dreamed of playing in a "W.S.O.P. Bracelet Event"?!?!? If so and you would like a chance to win SEAT in Vegas? Come check out our group and click on the pages icon to read more about us!!! We will be conducting a series of 12 Tournaments and we'll be sending  2-5 players to Vegas!!! We Just Finished our 2ND SEASON and we're sending 4 people to a $1500 Bracelet Event!!! We're already looking forward to our next season!!! That will Start on August 16th,2013!!! BIGGEST SUCCESS FOR OUR …

The purpose of this group is to allow people who like to write to share their work and get inspiration. Fiction/ non-fiction. Prose, poetry. Prolific/ published/ non-published/ stuck in writer's block...Anything goes. You are welcome so long as you enjoy writing as a form of self-expression. Bring a sample of your own work (or idea if you are really stuck) to share and be prepared to listen to others read what they have written. The idea is that we can help one another through constructive criti …

Hello and welcome to the ASAN: part social group and support network, part grassroots uprising! My name is Andy Voss, and I am a proud Autistic working with seasoned disability advocate Zach Miller to start a new chapter of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN).  Take a look at the links above or below to help you make the most of this Meetup site! Support people: because this is Autistic space, please read the rules for parents, caregivers, and support people. Our activities Monday Meetings …

This Meetup Group will focus on the Lean Startup Methodology developed by Eric Ries and the implementation of this methodology by product and service startups. The format will be member discussions and presentations by entrepreneurs practicing and succeeding by using The Lean Start principles. The idea is to work together to understand the concepts and to encourage and assist members in applying the process to their product or service. For this meet up to be successful, it will be necessary for …