The Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA) is a network of people in all aspects of the independent publishing industry. We are a non-profit educational organization linking writers with the services they need to publish and sell their work. Our meetings are an opportunity to gather information, exchange ideas, share successes and challenges, meet supportive professionals, and ask questions about the rapidly changing industry. Openness and enthusiasm have been the hallmark of the gr …

This group is for people who enjoy reading a book and then engaging in fun discussions about that book. It is also for those who are interested in being introduced to books they may not have read if not for the club. Although there are some great groups already established, after a long day of work I don't feel like driving over the GGB or fighting traffic heading North. Therefore this group will meet in Southern Marin-between Sausalito and Corte Madera. We currently meet in Mill Valley. We now …

Our plan is to read Ulysses in its entirety. We'll start on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, and meet every Sunday until Bloomsday (wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloomsday), June 16. The book is a challenge, for sure--virtuous reading, if you will--but together we'll get through it. Bring your bowler and your Guinness and get your Joyce on!

If the thought of Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior fascinates you and you've been pondering Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji for some time, then this is the book club for you!  Slice of Mooncake is based in San Francisco and will focus on literature primarily by Asian American authors, but will also embrace stories centered on Asian culture, history, and icons. Selection of readings will be suggested by both the Organizer and members, and include current fiction, nonfiction, classics …

The Geekery is a community collective providing opportunities for geeks to share similar interests and fulfill their socialization needs. We are up for anything in the realm of geekiness including (but not limited to): - Board Games/RPG's - Video/PC Games (including Rock Band) - Magic/Pokemon/TCG Games - Book Readings and Discussions - Cartoons/Anime - Nerf Battles - Crafting - SciFi/Fantasy movies/books/TV series These could be group activities or just topics for discussion. Feel free to post i …

Macro-Description ... This group presents an opportunity to experience -- rather than think.A cursory definition of meditation is transcendence beyond the distracted, entropic meanderings of the 'mind' -- and resultant connection to Consciousness / Infinite Connectedness / One-ness. Restatement of the obvious - water represents the fathoms of our spiritual nature. Meditation is supported by the energetic fabric and rhythm of a body of water ... especially one as large and consummate as the Pacif …

This group was created to unify Post-Apocalypse enthusiasts. We will meet and discuss our favorite Post- Apoc. interests! They can be from any medium: movies, novels, comics, tv shows, animes, games, etc. Movies like: Mad Max The Road 28 Days Later (zombie enthusiasts are welcome) Night of the Living Dead Sunshine Anime: Desert Punk Ergo Proxy The Big O Trigun Comics: Y: The Last Man Walking Dead Tank Girl Wasteland Games: Pandemic (board game) Half-Life Manhunter Fallout Borderlands Any …

Looking to meet other fans of non-fiction. In addition, looking for someone to be an assistant organizer and very involved in the group.

This meetup is for young professionals who enjoy reading and want to build a sense of community.

A collective of residents in the general Gerstle Park area of San Rafael who are interested in connecting as a community through potlucks, gatherings, events in the Park (yoga, tai chi, meetups), share skills & resources (tools, books, garden beds, or the simple last minute egg you don't have on hand for a recipe). We are about creating a strong community and embracing all ages, genders, races, relationship statuses, faiths, beliefs and economic brackets. Let's celebrate our awesome community to …

For many years, I have led a popular Adult ADHD group in Palo Alto. Through that, I've learned that many people in surrounding areas also need such a group. Throughout 13 years of nationally advocating for greater Adult ADHD awareness and treatment standards, I've gained a broad and detailed body of knowledge about ADHD challenges and treatment strategies. As the author of a bestselling book on Adult ADHD (Is It You. Me, or Adult A.D.D.?) and international speaker on the topic who has no third-p …

NOTICE: October 2012: This group has relocated from New York to San Francisco. Prior meetings were held in NY but future meetings are being held now in SF. **** The purpose of this group is to read a philosophical text and then have some great, engaging, thought-provoking discussion about it in an appropriate public or private venue. Please also check out our sister group: SF Film & Philosophy, where we watch and discuss films in light of a text: http://www.meetup.com/cinephile/ **** "To philoso …

This group is for all lesbians in their 20s. Single? Coupled? Somewhere in-between? No worries, come join us at our events or post suggest your own meetup! You can never have enough lesbians with you when you're out in the city. This group is exclusively for lesbians.

This is a meetup for nerdy girls. Ideal BANG members will have an interest in any of the following: Comics  | Graphic Novels Gaming | Boardgames Anime   | Manga Sci-Fi     | Fantasy Cosplay  | Dressing up No match up top? How about these: Graphic Design, Web Development, Interior Design, Typography, Makeup, Baking, Knitting, RPG tabletop, Writers, Tea/coffee drinkers (we do a lot of that in this group), pie enthusiasts, crafty DIY ladies. ______________________________________________________ …

Awakened Living is a 21st century movement for people who consider themselves spiritual, but not religious, and have a deep hunger for personal and global transformation. We are a diverse group of like-minded people dedicated to joyous celebration, spiritual practice, and connected community. Our mission is to encourage and inspire the awakening of human consciousness. Awakened Living does not rely on a dogma or a prescribed set of beliefs. We feel it is more valuable to ask the right questio …

Welcome to the PlumMomsClub of Marin powered by Stroller Strides the country's largest fitness program for new moms. The Plum moms clubs are open to all moms and there is no requirement to enroll in Stroller Strides exercise classes to participate, but if you would like to give it a try, Stroller Strides is a great way to exercise with your baby at your side. Moms get fit and babies have fun.If you are a mom with a stroller aged child then why not register for your first free class and see what …

The Marina Young Women's Cooking Club is a hybrid of a book club, a dinner party, and girl's night out! We are a group of young ladies in the San Francisco area who like to cook, want to experiment with new recipes, and like sharing our food! We are a group of young women in our 20s and 30s. Sorry guys, but this group is for the ladies only. Join us if you want to meet other fun, friendly women in the city who enjoy cooking (especially healthy cooking). Whether you are new to the area, want to t …

Are you banging your head against the wall trying to learn Objective-C, Xcode, and the iOS? Ever thought: "If I could just ask someone about this topic I could learn it in 5 minutes instead of 5 hours?" Then this group is for you. We will meet regularly to discuss Iphone/Ipad development topics, to ask questions about coding, and to share ideas on resources for iOS learning such as classes, books, online aids, etc. We welcome both people just starting out learning, and those who are more advance …

What food inspires passion and excitement in your? If you say, "chocolate," then this is the Meetup group for you. Meet with people who love chocolate? eating it, tasting it, trying it, cooking with it, and living with really great chocolate. Come to chocolate salons, chocolate tastings, wine events, cooking classes, chef demos, book signings (The Chocolate Guide, 2008), and other tasty stuff.

Writing is a lonely task. Writers aren't often considered the "cool" kids. Marin Writing Geeks and Critiques is all about bringing our writing out into the light of day for fellow writers to read, review, critique, and support us as we follow our passion. We live in Marin County and while there are other established writing groups out there in SF and the East Bay, we believe in the idea of getting to know like-minded members of our local community. (Although EVERYONE is welcome, locals and non-l …

The SF Bay Area Environmental Meetup is a public group open to all those interested in sustainable development, green building, alternative and renewable energy sources, recycling and reducing waste, global climate change, air and water pollution issues, biodiversity and ecosystem health, organic living and environmental justice. This group will provide opportunities to not only meet other like-minded "green" folks in the bay area, but to also attend informative lectures, seminars, book readin …

This is a group for entrepreneurs who have already achieved enough success that "making it" is no longer their primary goal. Instead of networking and talking about user acquisition strategies, let's discuss meaning, cognitive psychology, and favorite books. Let this forum also serve as a place to offer mutual support on issues relevant to our lives, but that few others can relate to.

Meet other local fans of author Ayn Rand and her philosophy of Objectivism -- a philosophy of Reason, Purpose and Self-Esteem that holds human life on this Earth as the standard of all values and *your* life as an end in itself.

For 27 years we have run 8-week sessions four times annually for those experiencing loss from divorce, separation, or death of spouse. This non-religious workshop meets every Wed. 7:30-9:00 PM at 285 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. We start with 45 minute of topic presentation and then 45 minutes of small group for discussion and support. We are non-judgmental, so this is a safe place to talk about what is happening and our emotional responses. We listen to one another and share our own experiences, w …

A safe and private place for parents, teachers and students of Ring Mountain Day School to organize and share interests & activities. Let's share some hikes, bike rides, sing-a-longs, book clubs, movie nights, tennis, swimming, kite flying... Maybe we can help each other with enabling technology for our kids... Whatever your interests, this is a great place to find others within our RMDS community to share them with.

Hi! Welcome to Access, a modality that allows you, access to you and all the energies around you. This work is beyond amazing! It gives you the tools to change anything, from creating more joy in all of your living, creating more abundance in all you be, and receiving your life with more ease than you could ever imagine possible. Yep, totally Pollyanna, but what if the ball doesn’t have to drop what if there is no bubble to pop, what if your reality can actually be a celebration of living, no s …

Sometimes it can feel like very few men are interested in talking about anything deeper than sports, entertainment, or current events. Yet, there is so much that bonds us guys together, especially after the age of 30 - triumphs like marriage and children, and challenges...like marriage and children. I came up with the idea for this group after several weeks of thinking about how different I am now from when I was 19; how I feel so much wiser and more thoughtful, and yet so much less in control t …

I am starting a group discussion on "consumer-law" and would like to discuss if there is a high quality affordability solutions out there for the middle-class,single moms,etc.I am not a lawyer and do not directly represent any particular attorney; therefore my opinions will be unbiased.I am a native San Franciscan & lived in the MARINA district for 20 years. Iam also a local aviation-historian & in the process of writing 2 books...I am looking for people that live in San francisco for this group …