Welcome to our website. DBSA Portland Eastside meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. We're an independent part of the national Depression Bipolar Support Alliance located in Chicago (www.dbsalliance.org.) We launched this website in 2009 so that people with a mood disorder could easily find our meeting on the internet. Today, we're pleased to provide information about other support meetings (see our calendar) in the Portland Metro area. There is a support meeting almost every day of the week and on …

This group is geared towards professional internet marketers, in house SEO's, and business owners who are actively managing their own online presence. It is not geared towards those brand new to the industry, but beginners are still always welcome. For a local group geared more towards beginners, try this one. What Will Meetings Be About? Here's a tentative list of presentation ideas for 2012: SEO 201 - External Ranking Factors Local Search for business owners, developers, and SEO's Competitive …

This group is geared towards business owners trying to increase their visibility, and beginning internet marketers. 2013 EPCC Co-Sponsorship We are proud to announce a co-sponsorship for this group by the east Portland Chamber of Commerce, which should go a long way towards ensuring regular events. The chamber has been around since 2003, and is dedicated to serving the interests of businesses on Portland’s sprawling Eastside, from the bank of the Willamette River to the City of Gresham. As the s …

This Meetup is about becoming a responsible dog owner and becoming the leader. We will work on teaching basic obedience, socializing, dealing with reactive dogs, fearful dogs, dominant dogs and other behavioral issues. This Meetup is open to any dog, no matter what breed, size or age. This is NOT a play group or off leash group. *SAFETY* will be the FIRST priority. All dogs MUST be on a leash at all times. You must maintain a seven food distance between all dogs at all times. If you ha …

OFN is a NETWORK CALENDAR of freedom and liberty based individuals and organizations to share activities, events and information. To see FULL calendar click on OUR CALENDAR tab to the left To consolidate the email reminders of events, go to MY PROFILE (upper right corner of page) and set your email reminders for once a day. We post upcoming political events including representatives' debates, meetings, townhalls, other gatherings, seminars, conferences and entertainment. Members receive * remi …

EastWest Reiki Association provides support and training opportunities to anyone wishing to use Reiki as a tool for self-care, especially for caregivers and health professionals. For more information about EastWest Reiki Association, please visit our website at www.eastwestreiki.org. In the meantime, join our next Reiki Share, which is open to all, regardless of any prior experience with Reiki. I look forward to meeting you. EastWest Reiki Association LLC is approved by the National Certificati …

Anyone who wants to learn more about home gardening in the Pacific NorthWest is welcome to join. Let's learn together! I've been gardening in the NW for 13 years and was in the OSU Master Gardener 2010 class because it was time to learn more about what I was doing. I want to share what I've learned, learn from others, and have fun! My Home Garden is in the Beaumont/Wilshire section of NE Portland (NE 42nd and Fremont) and most events I host will be held here or at nearby venues. We visit oth …

This group and these parties are for ANYONE who likes to make friends, socialize and dance Bollywood-Bhangra while doing so. Every 3rd Friday of the month the Jai Ho! Meetup takes place at BRANX in Portland. Come early before 10 pm to find reserved area for meetup, get our special drink Chai-tini & socialize with meetup friends. FREE Henna till 10 pm. Fun and easy to learn dance lessons with Prashant at 10 pm. Stay late to show off your new moves on the dance floor. ★ Jai Ho! Dance Party ★ Te …

This is the newly formed PDX branch of the original Atheists Etcetera group based in Indianapolis, IN. We moved here, so thought we would bring a piece of our awesome group with us. This group is for atheists, etc. -- including agnostics, skeptics, freethinkers, secular humanists, and other non-religious individuals -- who are interested in meeting like-minded people and having engaging discussions. Most of our events are in downtown PDX and The Pearl. Events include coffee and conversation …

Now in its fifth year, the Portland Digital Marketing Conference will connect marketing professionals and students with new customers, ideas, technologies and business opportunities. With its position being "Where today's marketers connect," the conference spans two days, and features national keynote speakers, presentations by Portland business leaders, digital marketing bootcamps, and the fast-paced Ignite learning experience to showcase small to large business digital marketing success storie …

This group is a resource for the Portland region of National Novel Writing Month Participants. November is National Novel Writing Month, when a bunch of crazy people attempt to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days, but more about that at http://nanowrimo.org.* We offer regularly scheduled write-ins around Portland and environs year-round. This group is also the planning headquarters for Portland's own regional fundraiser, the Soiree of Furious Typing (our hack version of the more official Night …

Polycrafters: Those of us who aren’t satisfied by just one craft! I have been using Meetup.com/Polycrafters but am finding that I want to reach a more DIY crowd and am  taking this group down in lieu of posting events, ideas, tutorials- basically a lot more information, images, and content atPolycrafters.org!  Please join me at the new site and become a registered user: it's free! Let me introduce myself and my purpose: I am Jacki- The Polycrafter.  I like DIY, crafts, and generally making thing …

We are the Local Chapter of ABC National. We are Wedding Professionals who like to network and pass referals. We Have monthly meetings, Bridal Shows & MUCH MUCH more we do

The group mission: The goal of this group is to bring together any interested people in the Portland area who have worked in film or video, or otherwise have a special aptitude for these fields, in a fluid, creative workshop and discussion on given topics each month. The central idea is to get actors, writers and directors together to socialize and meet each other, and take in new information and offer creative feedback. We will focus on traditional as well as new media, from classical filmmakin …

We are atheists and agnostics that think the natural world is all there is.  (This worldview is known as "Philosophical Naturalism" or "Metaphysical Naturalism.")  Given this outlook, how should we view life? What is the meaning of life? Where did we come from, and where are we going? How should we live the good life?  What is morality? What about love and other emotions?  We investigate to find naturalistic answers to these traditional human questions. Our group has two primary goals: 1. Develo …

The Portland Metropolitan Photographers’ Association is your local, non-profit, volunteer run association dedicated to supporting local professional photographers and promoting excellence in photography.  We are the local affiliate for the Professional Photographers of America (PPA).  The Association was begun in 1987 by nine founding members and continues as one of the most active Associations of Photographers in the Northwest with over 100 active members.  Dues are only $45 a year and, of cour …

Portland Oregon local chapter of the Passive House Alliance U.S. The Passive House Alliance US (PHAUS) is a non-profit organization created to support the Passive House building energy standard through public outreach, education, support of industry professionals and advocacy. Its membership includes planners, consultants, builders, architects, manufacturers and other individuals working to implement and promote Passive House building energy efficiency standards and construction in the United St …

We are a Tao based Organization that's vision and focus is based on raising human awareness and consciousness, by starting with the community in which we live in. We all see the many problems and challenges that we face in this present world and find ourselves looking for change and solutions. We believe that the solution lies within the awakening of each one of us, through connecting to the source of all life, energy! By releasing tension in our body, focusing on activating our brain, and openi …

Join forces with fabulously philanthropic females to better our communities and the world!  We are a dedicated group of diverse women who get together to volunteer and donate to nonprofits in the greater Portland metro area.  We enjoy sharing our love for community service and giving back, while also socializing and having fun! This is a group to meet other women in the area who want to make a difference in our community and the world.  No in-depth knowledge of any one cause or special skills a …

Join me in learning how to practice a compassionate life based on the vision of The Charter for Compassion and Karen Armstrong through a book study of "Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life". This will be an ongoing study and support group around building a life of compassion - both personally and in our greater community. The Charter for Compassion is a document that transcends religious, ideological, and national differences. Supported by leading thinkers from many traditions, the Charter activ …

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. …

These are the local open meetings for Q&A about hypnotherapy, learning and practicing simple hypnosis and self-hypnosis techniques, and discussion and support for careers in hypnotherapy. This is a good group for you if: - you like hypnosis and want to learn about using it professionally; or - you want to know more about becoming or being a professional hypnotherapist; or - you are a health professional or counselor and want to learn more about adding hypnotherapy as an adjunct skill; or - you a …

Network After Work - Networking Events for Professionals is a national business and social networking event company that launched in June 2009. We currently host events in 33 cities across the country. Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 150-600 professionals and take place in each city's top nightlife destinations. Events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels an …

Join AORTA! The Association of Oregon Rail and Transit Advocates is a 501(c)(3) non-profit citizen advocacy group working to educate the public about the need for safe, fiscally responsible, environmentally sound transportation since 1976. It is also known as the Oregon Association of Railway Passengers (OreARP).  AORTA works cooperatively with the National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) while maintaining its autonomy. AORTA works to improve intercity passenger trains, commuter rail, …

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 …

Kiwanis is an international service club founded in 1915. Their mission is to help children and those needy in our community and around the world. Join forces with us to help the Tualatin community!  You don't have to live in Tualatin just care about people no matter where they are. We are a dedicated group of diverse men and women who get together to volunteer and donate to Kiwanis in the Tualatin and surrounding areas.  We enjoy sharing our love for community service and giving back, while als …

Hello moms of Portland. This group is for Russian, Russian/American and any other nationalities who want to expose their toddlers and young kids to the Russian language. I am Russian born but raised here in the US and would love to meet with other parents to be able to speak more Russian with all our children. I would love to find moms who want to have playmates where speaking and learning Russian is encourages and I'd love to find mom who can read stories in Russian and do Russian songs and eve …

Oath Keepers is a non-partisan association of currently serving military, reserves, National Guard, veterans, Peace Officers, and Fire Fighters who will fulfill the Oath we swore, with the support of like minded citizens who take an Oath to stand with us, to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us God. Our Oath is to the Constitution Our motto is "Not on our watch!" Please support our efforts by becoming an official member of Oath Keepers. Click …