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're at a  place in our lives where we want to play hard and have FUNNN.   We're about making new acquaintances, some of which may evolve into true friendships.   Both singles and those with partners are part of our group Since age is generally a state of mind anyway, if you're heading toward fifty or over, it really doesn't matter. If you have a partner who also wants to participate, each person should become a member since some of our events do not include guests. You'll find our group welcom …

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is an acupressure based technique created to help release negative emotions stored in our energy system. The belief is that when things happen that we interpret as negative that thought creates an energy disruption and that disruption gets stored in our energy system affecting us in various ways (emotionally, mentally, physically &/or spiritually). So with this belief, EFT and other variations of meridian tapping are great tools to solve or dissolve blocks of al …

From originator, Judith Devine "We would like to bring together collage artists of all levels to create a supportive community for mutual inspiration and learning. Collage is a medium so wide-ranging and diverse that is often not taken seriously in the arts community; a situation that we would really like to change." The Portland Collage Guild is a group of artists working in a variety collage and assembláge techniques.  Our mission is to share and inspire creativity in the collage arts.  Each m …

"I come down to the water to cool my eyes. But everywhere I look I see fire; that which isn't flint is tinder, and the whole world sparks and flames." --Annie Dillard Welcome to the Portland WHWC! This group hopes to encompass a diverse array of interests and experience levels, whether you are new to hiking or an experienced backcountry traveler. We also aim to give back to the Wilderness community whenever possible via myriad stewardship opportunities and such. Please suggest any ideas you may …

Lake Oswego is a charming, family friendly, single friendly, dog friendly, retirement friendly, town where there is always some great public events and festivals going on, theater and movies to attend, fabulous restaurants and Happy Hours everywhere!  There is so much history here to discover.  There are fundraisers and volunteer opportunities, and of course the lake, river and many parks and trails to enjoy.  Singles and couples are encouraged to join, and if you think of something fun to do an …

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 …

This group is for cyclists of all levels who want to train for the annual Tour de Cure charity ride that is held at the Hillsboro Stadium (July 20, 2013) with routes of  5, 26, 43, 65 and 100 miles.   Tour de Cure  raises money for the American Diabetes Association and funds diabetes research, education and advocacy. This group is open to everyone, including people who are just learning how to ride a bike.  A cyclist does not have to be registered for Tour de Cure to participate in this meet-up …

8 Hearts is built on the qualities of devotion, dedication, compassion, and connection, and these same principles are the foundation for our volunteer efforts. Our group is focused on making a positive difference in the community in which we live and work. We place a concerted focus on giving our time to causes that support wellness, fitness, nutrition, environmental stewardship and overall joyful living. If these same initiatives strike a chord with you, we hope you’ll join us!

all information can be found at ewomennetwork.com/chapter/portland Events MUST be registered for by calling Rebecca Miller at 865-643-1336 or registering online at ewomennetwork.com under upcoming events. eWomenNetwork, Inc. is widely recognized as the Premier Women's Business Network in North America. We have a dynamic and diversified culture that celebrates the brilliance of women entrepreneurs, business owners and corporate professionals. Our network focuses on helping our members in three k …

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 …

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Calling all horse enthusiasts who want to help: "Local people helping local horses and their owners." This is a group of people truly making a difference in the local equine safety net. We will meet once a month on the second Monday of every month. There will be lots of opportunity to volunteer and also to take part in some great events!

"Strangers are just friends waiting to happen" Why stay home when you can venture out for all kinds of activities, parties and events throughout the Portland area? This group is a social club of females in the greater Portland area, ages 40 and up, that want to join us and try new things,new places, and have a lot of fun while meeting other great ladies! We will hold different types of social events throughout each month designed to introduce you to friends in our age range. Our calendar will …

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 …

Willamette Writers is the largest writers' organization in Oregon and one of the largest writers' organizations in the United States. It is a non-profit, tax-exempt Oregon corporation led by volunteers. Elected officials and directors administer an active program of monthly meetings, special seminars, workshops and conferences. Continuing with established programs and starting new ones is only made possible by strong volunteer support. Members continually explore other ways to interact in the li …

Join a gathering of women from many cultures and ethnicities in our own town. Women who love the Lord just like you. We'll meet for a night of pure worship and praise. You never know... we may have ladies who minister in live song, spiritual dance, poetry, as well as break-out sessions for meaingful Biblical discussions about real womens issues. Of course there will be time for connecting with new friends, and developing lasting relationships across the aisle. If you desire ministry, there are m …

This is the event calendar for Clean Water Portland. Clean Water Portland is a volunteer-run grassroots political action committee. We are made up of Portlanders from all walks of life with a common dedication to protecting Portland’s people and world-class drinking water from the risks of fluoridation chemicals.

We are here to help women understand the process of divorce. Our goal is to reduce the number of women who slip into poverty in 5-10 years as a result of poor divorce planning, or lack of understanding of the information available. We are a community service, completely run by volunteers: Financial Advisors, Family Law Attorneys, Mediators, Counselors Join Us!

This is a one-day event on May 18, 2013. We're meeting up at Marylhurst University, Marylhurst, Oregon (and hopefully, continuing the group after!). The group is for anyone interested in the Irish language and culture in the Portland Metro Area. It's a place to meet new people and practice your Irish! There have been groups of people meeting for several years for language, music, dance, etc., we're hoping to bring these groups together--and make new friends, too! The event started six years ago …