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Coastal hikes, inland hikes, simpler walks in town, cultural and social events -- we've expanded beyond the scope of the group's original name. Maybe some "hiking to music" in the form of Square Dancing or Ballroom Dancing. There will be some meetups at Cubberley Pavillion in Palo Alto where lessons are taught at 8pm every Friday and and Saturday

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Hiking Enthusiasts
4.75

Come meet other small business owners and hear new ideas for growing your business! Each month we'll spend some time networking and then hear a presentation on a key business topic such as leadership, management, team building, sales, marketing, financial analysis, etc. These will be practical, interactive presentations targeted at entrepreneur

160
Small Business Owners
4.25

I, Jennifer, as your Organizer, will put on events for singles who are tired of going to the same old mixers and speed dating nights, desperately trying to think of something witty to say. So, as my schedule permits, I will be organizing events around the Bay Area to give you something more interesting to do! I'll be starting with Murder Myster

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Singles
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Everybody knows and loves some favorite and/or 'secret' place to get "the best ??? around" so why not share the wealth with other cool people? Join us for explorations of both well-known and hidden cool dive bars, good hole-in-the-wall eateries and every other kind of fun "cheap joint" we can find in or near the SF Peninsula. That means not jus

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Dive & Joint Junkies
4.75

Meet other local diabetics and those who care for and about them. Gather and offer support, medical and nutritional advice, as well as participating in exercise and sports activities around the Bay Area. We are a local chapter of a national organization (http://www.diabetes-exercise.org/index.asp). We sponsor educational and fitness events t

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Diabetics
4.75

Meet others interest in walks and light hikes on the weekday evenings during Daylight Savings Time. The locations will range from Palo Alto and Santa Clara.

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Walkers
4.75

Come for a Food Adventure to break bread with fellow foodies and gourmets. Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. Food & Fun 4 - 8: In large crowds getting to know people is a bit more difficult and you don't get to mingle with everyone. This is for people who are keen

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People Interested in Dining Out
4.75

Grab your furry roommate and join us as we sniff out hound friendly trails, preferably offleash, throughout the Bay Area. We are in our twenties to forties (in human years) and tend to favor challenging hikes-- so medium and large dogs are encouraged. All dog lovers are welcome, even those who have the misfortune of living without pup at the mome

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Hiking Enthusiasts
4.75

A quote from Ferris Beuller: "Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." (http://www.idiotsavant.com/ftp/sounds/life.wav) Gone are the days when summer was just taking too long and "there's nothing to do." So I say, awaken your inner kid and let's go out and play! There are summer concert series

421
Kids
4.75

This group is all about hiking together and enjoying the great outdoors. Hiking is awesome because you get the chance to wander around in some phenomenally beautiful areas, meet fascinating people and have a really, really fun time. New Members: please be sure you have read our "About Us" page *all the way to the end* before joining our group.

2,344
Hikalites
4.75

Where all small and toy breed puppies (or older dogs that are puppies at heart) can meet and coordinate scheduled and informal play sessions in the small dog section of the Mountain View Dog Park. Dogs must be under 18" in height. The Mountain View Dog Park is located on the northeast corner of Shoreline Boulevard and North Road (east of Shorel

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Puppy Playmates
4.5

If you like the Munchkin series of card games by Steve Jackson, you should join us! We meet weekly on Tuesdays at Red Rock Cafe in Mountain View. If you don't know what Munchkin is, it's a unique parody card game where you kill monsters, get treasure, and stab your friends in the back. There's a whole lot of sneakiness involved. Join us!

 John is a great host, and I regularly bring other Steve Jackson Games to play afterwards! 

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Munchkin Players
4.75

Welcome to the area and to a whole new group of friends! Having moved to the area less than 6mos ago, I know what it's like to be new & how great it is to get out there and meet new friends. The Bay Area is an exciting place, so we'll try to pick out the cool spots that are must go-to's in the area! I look forward to being the new organizer!

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New Residents
4.25

If you're interested in meeting up occasionally to see a film, sometimes independent and sometimes not, and also meet some cool people, then this is the meetup for you. We usually stick to theaters around Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Redwood City. We also meet for coffee or dinner, before or after depending on the movie time. Hope to see you so

444
Indie Movie Lovers
4.75

PM Social Club is the best place to meet people just like you. PM events have a relaxed friendliness and an intimacy found when great friends meet. Whether you're new to the Bay Area or a longtime resident, becoming part of PM is a great way to grow your social circle, make new friends and discover fun venues. Thanks for joining and welcome!

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PM Members
No recent ratings

Mingle with singles on the Peninsula and the Bay Area that are like minded and have similar interests. In order to be a active member you need to have a current picture of yourself posted on this site or you will be REMOVED. We do not like mystery members of our group and also please answer ALL PROFILE QUESTIONS. I need to see a picure of y

130
Singles on the Peninsula
3.75

Our speed dating events are not only a lot of fun, but also the easiest way to meet local singles one-on-one, face-to-face and in a relaxed social setting! So stop sitting around wondering where all the other single people are! Come to one of our speed dating events and meet them in person! Our events have connected TONS of happy couples and

832
Singles
4.5

This is a chance to network with other local business professionals who either live or work in San Mateo County. We will discuss how to grow our businesses or reach new customers.

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Entrepreneurs
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Santa Clara Valley Singles: We're all about getting together to have a good time without any pressure. Come out and make new friends, we'll try to offer something for everyone. If you are tired of staying home come hang out with us, experience new things, and have FUN!

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Singles
4.25

Meet and mingle with local Japanese language and culture lovers! Come to a Japanese Language Meetup to meet with lots of fun people with a shared interest (oh hey that's what meetup is all about!) We have activities all around the San Francisco Bay from San Jose to Oakland to San Fran.

388
Japanese Speakers
5.0

Though we are new to MeetUp, thousands of singles are on our email and mailing lists. SSC has been offering events to singles for many years! Our events are held between San Jose and San Francisco. Dine, dance, hike, flirt with fellow minglers for fun, friendship...and maybe more! Membership is not needed. Some events are specific to ages 2

170
Singles
4.75

Are you adventurous in your dining habits? Do you know the difference between the Szechwan and Hunan style of cooking? Are you eager to try new cuisine or just curious? Do you want to meet other people who are as daring as you are to try out something new? Then join our Meetup group and explore the different cuisines South Bay has to offer. We

378
People Into Dining Adventures
4.75

Are you a vegetarian or just striving to consume little to no meat in your diet? Tired of not knowing where to go when you want to dine out? Or worst, the vegetarian option offered is bland, un-nutritious, or just plain inedible? Are you eager to find fabulous gourmet vegetarian food around the Bay? Do you want to meet other people who are mindf

277
People Interested in Dining Out
4.25

Four men and four women meet for dinner in a comfortable environment, where everyone can get to know each other. We try and keep the numbers equal to make it more interesting. :) Once we have a full table, we will start a second table. If you are unable to attend, even on the same day, change your RSVP to "no" so we can let someone else come. Becau

124
Singles
4.25

Meet other local Dungeons & Dragons players for adventures and fun! Come to a Dungeons & Dragons Meetup to explore fantastic worlds, clash with dark monsters, spin lore and excell at heroic feats. Have Fun!

 Clay and Trina are great hosts! 

242
Player Characters
4.75

Meet nearby Boardgame Players! Come to a Boardgames Meetup to play old favorites with new friends. All players aged 1 to 100 are invited!

319
Game Players
4.75

Come to the biggest Chinese Language and Culture Meetup in south bay to practice speaking, build vocab and finally figure out those verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome. We meet twice a month: - The second Tuesday evening - The fourth Saturday morning Current agenda for each meet-up 1. Round table introduction in English on your

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Chinese Speakers
4.75

This is a walking group for people who want (or need) a more leisurely walking pace. There are plenty of paths to explore in the South Bay Area with relatively flat surfaces. I propose a one hour walk every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month with no pressure to hurry or keep up with the pack. All ages welcome. Please note, as a courtesy to our memb

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Easy Walkers
4.75

Connect. Socialize. Network. Stay Informed. Give Back. Build Relationships. Have Fun! The Fab 40/50 Club is a non-member based organization for adults of distinction between the ages of 40 and 59. Our club offers networking, educational, philanthropic, and social opportunities for like-minded and opposite minded folks who are at least awa

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Social Networkers
4.5

Meet nearby Boardgame Players! Finally, a place for Palo Altons to get the game on. This meetup will focus on games such as Settlers of Catan, Carcassone, Puerto Rico, and others of this style. All ages and skills are welcome - the goal is to have fun. Have a game you want try, bring it along... Have an old favorite, but don't know anyone to pl

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Game Players
4.75

ATTENTION: All Asian Cinephiles. New meetup group is looking for casual filmgoers to serious students of foreign films from Asia to meetup once a month for a first-run film and thought provoking conversation afterwards. The SF Bay Area is a major clearinghouse for films from China, Japan, Korea, India, Vietnam, etc. Asian films include haute cine

166
Movie Fans
4.75

Meet other local childfree singles and couples to expand our social circles to include more non-breeders. I hope that this group will be a place where we can meet other people who we don't have to explain ourselves to. The purpose is not to discuss the lack of children ad-nauseum, but rather to have fun get togethers with other people who can com

261
Childfree Couples and Singles
4.5

Come enjoy fun Sunday afternoons of boardgames. We're a casual group that meets roughly every other week to enjoy a relaxed social atmosphere with plenty of board and card games. Everyone is welcome to attend, no matter your age or experience. We're always happy to teach new games or be introduced to any of your favorite games. If Sunday af

491
Game Players
4.25

Meet other local people who: *enjoy jigsaw puzzles *know people who enjoy jigsaw puzzles

7
Puzzle Fans
5.0

Please come and enjoy wonderful conversation and great food. The people are always interesting and we have a great time. We order what we like and share the food. Sharing creates a great atmostphere for conversation and we all enjoy trying new dishes. Any alcohol that is ordered is included in the bill and split along with the dinner, unless

178
Sushi Lovers
4.5

We're all about enjoying board games. Rather than limit ourselves to one type of game, we are open to many board games--both simple and complex, card games, party games, and other games. Our goal is to meet on a regular and on an ad-hoc basis to play games. The games we play are decided for each event (sometimes ~during~ the event). So feel fre

117
Gamers
4.75

Welcome to VinoVino. We are friendly professionals that like to combine wine tasting with galleries and fun venues throughout the Bay Area. We have wine tasting events every month. VinoVino is an extension of the Leadership Investment Fund, which supports progressive social and environmental projects throughout the world. All proceeds from our even

953
Friends
4.25

Looks like Great weather is here in Bayarea.Let us all get outdoors and get a walk on a weekday and a hike on weekends.

101
Recreational Walkers
4.5

Originally called the Santa Clara Walking Meetup Group, expanding horizons and ambitions brought about a name change. Before San Jose called itself the Capital of Silicon Valley, it was known as the Garden City, and the Santa Clara Valley, covered from Almaden/Blossom Hill northward in blooming fruit orchards, was the Valley of Heart's Delight. G

 Kathleen is a great organizer and comes up with plenty of different places to see and go! 

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Delight-full People
4.75

Have you ever wanted to lose weight, but couldn't? Do you have constant or recurring illness of which you cannot seem to rid? Do you have a goal to maximize the potential of your physical health or would you simply like to understand how your body works? I have the great privilege to invite Dr. Timothy Jennings to design a series of workshops f

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People Interested in Weight Loss
4.0

"There is a great secret in the breath" - H H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Learn about the calming effects of breath Experience the link between body and mind Learn a powerful breathing technique Experience a Guided Meditation Get information on the Science of Breath Join in for an introduction and an invitation to

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Yoga Buffs
4.0

Meet innovative, dynamic, young or young minded professionals who have gone out on a limb and put their reputation and money on the line to live their dream and start their own business. Brainstorm marketing, lead generation, management, finance or just make a social connection. Meetings are to be fun, laid back and casual. However you

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Small Business Owners
4.75