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The Silicon Valley Black Professionals Meetup GroupMeet other local Black Professionals for a book club discussion related to professional development. |
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Sunnyvale, CA 94085
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Black Professionals
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The South Bay Women's Book ClubI am a mostly-stay-at-home mom to a new baby boy, and had been looking for a book club to join for quite some time. Problem is, most clubs I found were either already full, or meet on weekends or evenings when I am usually busy with family stuff. So I decided to start a women's book club that meets on Friday afternoons around 2pm, once or twice |
away in
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
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Book Readers
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Triad Black Professionals Meetup GroupMeet other local Black Professionals to network and discuss the unique perspective that belongs to business people who share an African heritage. |
away in
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
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The South Bay Women's Social GroupThis group is for Women who are Too Young To Be Old! We are of a 'certain age', energetic mid-lifers, mostly 40- 50+, married, single, divorced, or in transition, seeking stimulating conversation, friendships, a strong sense of camaraderie, & good old fashioned girlfriend connection! Lets embrace all that it means for us 40-50ish women by comin |
away in
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Think & Grow Rich Study GroupTwenty Years ago my father gave me a book that is worth many times its weight in gold. The name of the book is called "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. Napoleon Hill interviewed over many people in the early part of the century and then concentrated on the 500 most successful people in all aspects of life. He became good friends with Carnegi |
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Santa Clara, CA 95051
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The PAL Book Club - Palo AltoPalo Alto Ladies Book Club. We are just a small group that is starting an informal book club. Not too serious and a chance to discuss a book in between a chat over a glass of wine and some food. We plan to read a book a month. We are not quite ready to get new members yet but if you are interested request more information here. PS I have had ove |
away in
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Silicon Valley Business (Marketing/Sales/Biz Dev) MeetupThis meetup group is for those that want ideas and strategies for driving success of their business; whether small entrepreneurial ventures or big corporations. Share ideas and learn from peers on effective (and not so effective) techniques for traditional and Internet marketing, business development and sales. Also hear directly from celebrated au |
away in
Cupertino, CA 95014
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Menlo Park Women's Book ClubJoin us for discussions about an eclectic mix of fiction and non-fiction (generally not mass market paperbacks). We meet once a month -- usually on a Thursday -- at a cafe in Menlo Park. We are an enthusiastic bunch in our late 20's to early 40's. The book for each month is chosen by consensus. Here are some books that we recently read: - |
away in
Menlo Park, CA 94025
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Fremont Ladies' Book ClubWish you had a "Jane Austen Book Club" to belong to? Want to meet other like-minded girls in their 20s and 30s who enjoy a good book (fiction, trashy novels, self-help, health/nutrition, sci-fi, Austen...), a cup of coffee and good company? Then this is THE Book Club for you! The goal is to gather a small, core group of ladies, ages 20s - 30s |
away in
Newark, CA 94560
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Literary Heroines
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Bay Area Book Exchange MeetupDo you have books you've done reading that can share with other book lovers? If so, please join me to meet other readers, make friends and have fun. This is not a common book club, we will have access to many different books by exchange. Everytime each person will bring at least one book and introduce the books to others. You may want to share w |
away in
Fremont, CA 94538
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The Saratoga Book Club MeetupMeet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, we'll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! This is not for the serious and critical, but if you want to share and explore with a small group, this is the place for it. |
away in
Saratoga, CA 95070
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SANTA CLARA COUNTY BOOK CLUB MEETUP (CO-ED)Our monthly meetups are informal, fun & friendly! We alternate between fiction & non-fiction. Members nominate books & vote online (on occassion, a particular book will be hosted). Come with questions & thoughts to share! We meet on the LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH at 9:30AM in CAMPBELL. Our members are educated, open minded & respect one anot |
away in
Campbell, CA 95008
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Christian Spirituality Book DiscussionInterested in Jesus and his message? Want to live in an "interactive relationship with God and others"?* Christian spirituality is both ancient and (post)modern, ritualized and spirit-led. From tattooed punk rockers to corporate vp's: everyone is welcome; everyone is a theologian. We're reading widely, from across the vastness of Christian |
away in
San Jose, CA 95118
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Book Readers
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SF Peninsula Classic Lit MeetupQ: What is our main purpose? A: To explore and enjoy great literature. Q: Who should join us? A: -residents of the San Francisco Peninsula who love to read classic literature (Ibsen, Austen, Twain, Flaubert, Dostoevsky, Virgil....) -readers who want to challenge their reading comfort zone -those who want to meet new people who share their |
away in
San Mateo, CA 94404
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The Los Gatos Book Club Meetup GroupPlease join us for a rousing, outspoken evening of great book discussions, great food and drinks, and great friends. We meet every third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm in and around Los Gatos. Our ages range from 30-60, with differing opinions, viewpoints and debates all welcomed. It's OK to be yourself. Recent books we've shared are |
away in
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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Books and BeastsJoin us and disucss ideas and make new friends. The organizer is a dog lover so bring your dog(s) to an idyllic setting. Don't worry, you're welcome without your beast. Dates and times TBA. |
away in
Burlingame, CA 94010
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Book Readers
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East Bay Book ClubThis is a very dynamic group with many regular members coming from a variety of backgrounds. Our meetings are enthusiastic, as we disucss how each book effects us personally. We are currently reading Contemporary Fiction as our primary genre, but will be branching out this year! |
away in
Oakland, CA 94605
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The Santa Cruz 20s/30s Book ClubMeet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! |
away in
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
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The Aptos Ladies Book Club Meetup GroupMeet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you?ll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! |
away in
Aptos, CA 95003
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"Personal MBA" readers book clubhttp://www.facebook. com/group.php?gid=27 574110202 Like many others I have been thinking whether I should pursue a MBA. I haven't made up my mind yet. However I do know that a person who graduates today and stops learning tomorrow is uneducated the day after. By starting this group I hope to meet like minded people striving for knowledge a |
away in
San Francisco, CA 94114
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San Francisco Travel Book ClubThis is an exciting book club for seasoned globetrotters and armchair travelers alike! We will feature books to inspire you if you are currently dreaming of "hitting the road" as well as books that provide necessary resources for planning and realizing that trip of a lifetime. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at a local |
away in
San Francisco, CA 94102
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The San Francisco Book and Brunch ClubLate May/Early June's Book--Laura Fraser's AN ITALIAN AFFAIR Looking for other book lovers? A good story is even better when you've got friends to share it with. The San Francisco Book and Brunch Club aims to read an eclectic list of authors and eat at a multitude of yummy breakfast/brunch joints. We'll read a book a month and likewise meetup mo |
away in
San Francisco, CA 94117
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San Francisco Book and Food Club
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away in
San Francisco, CA 94117
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Tea TimeAre any of you in or around the San Francisco neighborhoods? Are you interested in connecting at local cafes and tea houses? Modern, Traditional Asian, Sophisticated, European, High Teas, Eclectic, Quirky and Ordinary Venues...all have their place. Please join us. Review the calendar and adjust your plans accordingly. There is much to explo |
away in
San Francisco, CA 94108
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The SF World Literature and Food Book ClubMeet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! We'll explore the world and different cultures through a mix of fiction, non-fiction and food. Each month we will select a book that takes place in another culture (or American subculture) and meet in a cafe or restauant connected to the theme of the book to enjoy food and discuss the book. Com |
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San Francisco, CA 94116
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Cognitive Science Reading & Discussion GroupExploration of themes in cognitive science and evolutionary psychology & of the implications of the research and thinking in these and related disciplines. At the next meeting we will be discussing Steven Pinker's The Stuff of Thought. |
away in
Berkeley, CA 94704
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Ayn Rand: A Sense of LifeMeet 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. |
away in
San Francisco, CA 94123
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Ayn Rand readers & Objectivists
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ExcellenceLearn to apply the techniques of excellence as presented by Terry Orlick, one of the world's preeminent Olympic coaches, in his book, "In Pursuit of Excellence." His work has been applied to athletics as well as performing arts, and many other life and performance pursuits. Join us in reading and conversation! "There is so much to be gained |
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San Francisco, CA 94123
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The Tracy Book Club Meetup GroupMeet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you?ll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! |
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Tracy, CA 95304
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The East Contra Costa County Book Club Meetup GroupMeet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you?ll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! |
away in
Antioch, CA 94509
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Jasmine"Hi, I'm Jasmine, I just moved back to the area about a year ago from California. I'm a law clerk at a local non-profit." |
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Susanna"Since I have a passion for learning more about other cultures, this sounds like the perfect book club. I have always wanted to join one. I'll come next month. Do you have a book chosen for March yet? Cheers, Susanna" |
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Tara"As a Life Sabbatical/Travel Coach I am passionate about working with people who dream of living, working or volunteering abroad. My mission with Three Month Visa is to empower my clients to change their lives through meaningful international travel!" |
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deepti"Great way to meet very interesting people & network - network - network !!! Easy to tell I just love the energy people exude !" When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'll help organize our meetings" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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Valerie"I have lost too many friends to their babies. I would like to meet some new friends who will be around for a while!" |
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Reigh"Our 1yr old pug loves to eat, play, eat, snort, & eat some more. He especially loves to do all of this with his super-curly-tailed pug pals. It would be lovely to have a pug meet up right in the city so they could all romp together!" When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" |
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Julia"Hi! My name is Julia and I live in San Rafael. I really enjoy playing Scrabble even though I consider myself a beginner. Do you take beginners? I'd also like to try other board games and at the same time meet new people! Julia" |
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Carla"Hallo! I'm really rusty with the Deutsch and would like to get back into it. I'm a native English speaker, but am fluent in French and Spanish. Making new friends and speaking German sound like a good time to me, and the bier!" |
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kandi"I want these local Meetups because I love the elegance of it all." |
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Ursula"Merhaba, I'm looking for people to speak Turkish with or I will forget everything I've learned...." |
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theo"I love reading and discussing queer literature." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" |
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Michael J. Gyulai"Hi everyone! I'm a San Francisco-born author who just released a book about my world travels called Midnight in Rome: a Wandering Mind in a City Eternal. Check out more at www.midnightinrome.com and I'll see you at the meetups!" |
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rosieWhen a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I can chip in money toward group expenses" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" "I would love to share my expertise" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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MimiWhen a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" |
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Roxanne"My singing is terrible, but I still like to have fun. I once sung my song on a cruise ship" When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" |
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Sara"Hello! I am joining this meetup because I am absolutely captivated by Break Through. I feel like this was written specifically for me because it has provided answers and insights to so many questions and issues. Hooray!! " |
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Jeff McClenahan"Hi, I'm Jeff McClenahan a student at University of California, Santa Cruz. I'm excited to discuss a new politics that projects a positive and practical vision for the future." |
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Anika"Hi everyone. I am a student at Academy of Art University, but live in Vallejo. I would love to meet new people, exchange ideas, and make a difference. http://www.cafepress.com/ananse" When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I would love to share my expertise" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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James Hickey"Good evening all, I just started ready Break Through this afternoon and am thus far very pleasantly surprised in the way the concepts resonate with my thoughts and beliefs. I look forward to reading, learning and sharing more. Cheers! Jim" |
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MaryWhen a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I'll help organize our meetings" |
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Rob Law"Hello, I am an environmental studies graduate from Australia, so I dont know if I will still be able to join in this group, but it does sound interesting so I hope so! Regards, Rob" |
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Teryn Norris"I'm Teryn, Breakthrough's youth organizer. I look forward to working with some of you! Contact me with any ideas or inquiries you have about our youth initiative, Breakthrough Generation." |
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Rhyc Sandberg"I haven't read the book yet (is it even out yet?), but after reading the article in Wired, it is a premise that I agree with and have been thinking about for a few months now - aggressive development of new technologies to solve this problem." |
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Alfred Handler"I want these local Meetups because it will give me a deeper understanding of the Spiritual World." |
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Caroline"I went to hear Ted and Michael speak at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco and felt very refreshed by the talk. I am searching to think, not to parrot a bunch of people who have stopped thinking it seems to me! " |
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Kevin Morris"I'm very excited by the ideas presented in Breakthrough. I look forward to the reading and seeing what the next step is." |
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Patti"My work has been in healthcare and international development but have always had a passion for architecture and urban space. I have always thought of them as very complimentary endeavors, and want to be involved in the spatial side of it now." |
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Jen Filiault"Hi Everyone! I thought this would be a good opportunity to chat with some clever people about some much needed innovative ideas. Also trying to become better acquainted with these networks!" |
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Michael Shellenberger"Hi everyone, I'm Michael Shellenberger, and the co-founder of the Breakthrough Institute. We're excited by this new technology to create communities of discussion -- and action." |
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David Crismon"Heard it on XM Public Radio. I want to get this out to my university design students. Unfortunately, it seems like America (in particular) won't address change until it is economically viable to do so, time to get some ideas and move forward." |
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Ann Oliveri"A radical pragmatist and fan of Richard Rorty, Break Through makes what I believe actionable. My goal is to mobilize membership associations to do the same, and today's blog was my first attempt: http://annoliveri.typepad.com/annoliveri/" |
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John"I'm thrilled to meet other people who are interested in this topic. Let's read, talk, and inspire some momentum. " |
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Joe Jackson"Dining and meeting people about the Bay Area are favorite pursuits of mine; see my Yelp blog at http://josephcjackson.yelp.com ." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I know a great place to meet" |
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Mike Garofalo"As a longtime environmentalist and liberal, I read your book with great interest. I really enjoyed the non-conventional thinking. I am Comm. Director for a non-profit that promotes clean energy and I manage a RE industry lobbying organization." |
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