Come join us for lively discussions, good food, and most of all...fun!  Meet other book lovers in order to discuss books usually- but not exclusively- by African American Authors. We are also a Social Club that enjoys getting together for game nights, movies, fitness, ladies night out, bowling, community service, and the list goes on. This is a great way to meet and fellowship with positive women of color in the Beaverton/Portland/Vancouver area. CHECK US OUT! Book Discussions are the second Sat …

Westside Gals are a fun, friendly, supportive and adventurous group of women. We're an active group of women who get out and do things. If you are a woman over 30 and live on the West side of Portland and want to enrich your life, this is the group for you! Our events include: monthly bunco (bunko), book club meetings, concerts, day trips, clothing exchanges, crafts, weekly happy hours, beach trips, wine tasting, dinners, hikes, and much more. When signing up, please be sure to post a recognizab …

we are a friendly, book-loving group of gay men who meet regularly to discuss gay-oriented fiction and non-fiction. We are always open to new members.

Whether you are currently in a committed relationship or single, exploring the question of how to structure your relationship(s) can be critical in creating the life you want to be living. Join with others who are exploring questions of non-monogamy. Through book discussions, films, and various internet resources, we will engage with topics such as: emotional versus sexual exclusivity raising the issue with potential and/or established partners creating families of choice coming out to family of …

Are you an empty nester looking to meet new friends and start that next chapter in your life?  When my daughter moved on to college a couple of years ago I realized that most of my women friends were those I associated with at school functions, band functions, etc. and I no longer had as much contact with them now that our kids were off on their own.  So I decided to try and form a meetup group for women at a similar stage in life as myself to develop some new friendships.  I would like to sched …

Let's get together and bring our charts and our favorite study materials to help us better understand astrology and its effects on us! This group's focus is mostly around studying, reading, sharing and comparing charts, books and other information used to better understand astrology and its concepts. Those joining this group should have some base of knowledge, although I encourage those who still consider themselves "beginners" to definitely come and be a part of! This is not a group focused on …

This book club meets once a month to discuss sci-fi or fantasy books voted on by members.   We meet in the quiet, spacious back room of Old Wives Tales, a restaurant near the intersection of NE Sandy and E. Burnside.  There is an extensive menu of food and drink, and it is possible to eat before or during the meeting.

Happy New Year, I'm wishing each of you a happy, healthy and balanced 2013! To that end, if you enjoy reading and thinking in community, I encourage you to take a little time for yourself in the coming year and join us for interesting reading, great conversation, lots of laughter and friendly support with a truly fabulous group of diverse, dynamic and intelligent women!  There is an eclectic selections of books scheduled so far, and as always, if you have a book you'd love for this group to read …

I'll be honest....I have no friends! I just moved to the Portland area for business. I have a great job, an amazing boyfriend...but I miss spending time with girls! I know I can't be the only twenty-something, semi-single career gal new to the area, and thought this might be a fun way to meet some fun girls. The group will be about the reading if you'd like it to be...or we could talk about the book for about 15 minutes and then just drink wine.

This is a general interest bookclub with individual members selecting the reading on an alternating basis.  We welcome all adult generations and enjoy hearing the mix of views from young to old.  Currently we have more women than men, but we hope more men will feel that it is a group they, too, can enjoy.  We meet at New Seasons Market (Cafe, with cozy fireplace) at Progress Ridge Townsquare in Beaverton/Tigard, corner of SW Horizon Blvd. and SW Barrows Rd at 7:00 p.m.

Ok, so once again I was lamenting over beers with my best friend that my old bookclub in Michigan was so awesome & I totally miss it... The books, friends, food, wine & good times. I love living in Portland & have met some great people, but I'm looking for the next awesomest bookclub! You: -Awesome! (any age or gender) ok, well over 21. -Intelligent -Enjoy good food & wine/beer or what have you. -Read the book -Have an interesting life so we have something to talk about after the book & the seco …

A men's support group based on Dr. Robert Glovers book,"No More Mr. Nice Guy", lead by a certified facilitator. Dr. Glover's book continues to empower men to claim the life they want. Thousands of men have found their voice, formed healthy relationships and forged successful careers practicing the proven techniques found in his book. Join a men's group to support you as you challenge yourself to create the life YOU want. Groups meet Monthly usually on the 4th Saturday at 10:30 am to 12 pm Cost $ …

Mapping Our Destiny together with Women is a fun, friendly, sassy, diverse group of women who encourage each other as we learn and have fun along this journey of life together. If you are a woman over 30 and live on the West side of Portland, like to have fun while enriching your life, and want to expand your circle of friends, this is the group for you! Some of the events we will be posting include: book club, concerts, day trips and local events, movie or game nights, paint your own pottery,do …

This Meetup is for those interested in discussing best practices for marketing & promoting books. Members may include people in the publishing industry or related fields and may include publishers, authors, marketers, publicists, bloggers, reviewers, literary enthusiasts, graphic designers, self-published authors, etc.

We are an eclectic group of readers from all parts of the greater Portland area looking to recruit new members.  We currently have approximately 10 readers.  Our meetings last 1-2 hours and typically have about 5 in attendance.  We come from all walks of life and all ages.

This is a wonderful group to join if you long to Do What You Dream in this amazing life. Be a part of a community that will lovingly support you on your journey of self discovery. We offer a safe space to explore and to grow. ***In 2013, we'll be featuring the writing and inspirations of many powerful books and authors including Tama Kieves from her new book "Inspired & Unstoppable: Wildly Succeeding In Your Life's Work ." Tama's first book "This Time I Dance" has been the catalyst for change in …

I enjoy reading, and honestly, I need to make more friends in Portland.  (Really, who doesn't? Couldn't we all use more friends? and books to read? Anyway...) My plan for this group is to host one meet-up a month where we will get together to discuss that month's book, and enjoy some food.  The first couple will probably be held at a public venue, but I am hopeful to host out of my apartment after I get settled a bit in this role as group leader.  I will post other activities as meetups during t …

Sleuths! We are a group of women who love to read Mysteries written by worldwide authors. We  meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 12 pm  for Book Discussion and Lunch.  Meetings are held in members' homes on a rotational basis for privacy. This allows each member the opportunity to select a book for the group to read. Plus, we socialize and laugh together! Come and join us!

For anyone badass and passionate about ideas and their real life application. The BA Book club is interested in innovative ideas from sociology, economics, physical sciences, and philosophy but we're open to anything reasonable. Group will meet once a month in a badass pub to discuss that month's book. We're looking for young innovator-types. "Your hosts are two guys in their mid to late 20s".  This previous statement is now more of an idea of who our hosts once were...now every member should fe …

The goal of Writers Who Read is to assemble a group of passionately committed writers interested in coming together to investigate craft in a friendly setting. One evening per month we will meet up to discuss a book voted on by the group. We will began by identifying the aspects of craft readers found to be most successful in the book and then turn our attention to those decisions people felt detracted from the story. Along the way members will be encouraged to explore how the author's choices r …

Are you drawn towards the past??? Have you ever felt like a round peg being forced to 'fit' into a square hole? We're just a group of women who happen to love 19th C. England, and read books written by 19th C. authors. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday  of each month at members' homes at 6pm for a dinner & book discussion. If you're curious about the roles of women in 19th C. England during the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian Eras,  join us!  We will also watch movies based on books that we've disc …

Too many books, to little time to read what a book group wants you to read. Right? But you still want to share the books you love, yes? This is the book group for you. First, we pair up, and each person gets 5 mins. to tell the other one about one of their favorite reads. After 10 mins., we switch bookpals. Lather, rinse, repeat. After 3 rounds (30 mins), we get to mingle freely. We'll also put everyone's book title and name on a board to stir up further intrigue. Optional: Scribble or send a tw …

Without continuous innovation, your business will die. As a founder, CEO, or innovator, you're always trying to find and execute on the strategies, principles, and processes that can give you an edge over the competition. The goal of this group is to give some structure and accountability to that education. Every month, we pick a new online course/book/text book/video/lecture, learn the materials, systematically test them within our own businesses, and share the results. We'll cover topics in bo …

We are the stars ready to shoot off into our place in the sky. We got tired of hearing "That's weird" and "Aren't you scared?" and decided to take the future into our own hands. Join us if you're into learning, growing and meeting like-minded new friends We offer: Networking Opportunities Book Clubs Casual meet n greets Product spotlights for your unique products Financially Savvy 101 presentations Open minds, Entrepreneurs, Business owners, Students, Artistic minds and freethinkers alike com …

Why is this not your average women's book club? 1. We are going to read fun intelligent books that probably won't be on Oprah's list. 2. We are going to meet up in bars and pubs (in the Beavertonish area) instead of living rooms and coffee shops. 3. You don't have to be a big reader, just read a few pages so you can discuss. You will never feel bad for not finishing the book here! 4. Last but not least we wont take ourselves to seriously. This is about meeting new friends and having a good time. …

ARE YOU READY TO MEET NEW FRIENDS? Looking for some Laughter? Looking for some other women to go play with during the day? For making new friends and socializing!! Maybe finding friendships that will last a life time! This is for women who would like to form new and close friendships, with other women around their own age.  who are warm hearted intelligent women.  We're located mainly in the Northwest/Southwest area, Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, We will have group meetups on Different days of …

On May 14, Gilad Atzmon is visiting Portland, playing on KMHD, and hosting a meeting, "Jazz is my Jihad", at E Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave, 6:30 pm. He is one of the world's leading jazz musicians, but is only beginning to get known in the USA. Born in Israel, he has become one of its most effective critics. His latest album: https://www.facebook.com/gilad.atzmon.music "Songs of the Metropolis". His latest book: "The Wandering Who", http://www.gilad.co.uk/the-wandering-who, John …

Interested in joining a book group for lesbians which meets once a month in the Portland area to discuss books with a spiritual theme? We're a group of intelligent, thoughtful and articulate lesbians of all spiritual leanings, ages and backgrounds who explore many spiritual paths and ideas through reading fiction, biography, poetry, and books by spiritual leaders. The word "spiritual" is broadly defined in our group. We try to read from all spiritual points of view. We will meet one Saturday a m …