Would love to meet with people interested in reading mystery genre books. After long hours at work, it's nice to escape into a great mystery.  We've been meeting over five years! We meet the LAST SUNDAY of the MONTH from 3-5 pm at the Beaverton Library.. The goal is to meet other with similar interests and have some fun exchanging favorite authors and books. In addition, we sprinkle our Murder Mystery Parties and sometimes outtings; Mystery Train and now Eddie May Mystery Theatre.  And we need …

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 …

We readers of the Urantia Book and are sincere seekers for an improving our relationship with God. We all come from a diverse religious background of all faiths searching for God and desiring to have a personal relationship. We have regular meeting in the Portland area where we read sections from the Urantia Book as well as conduct topical religious studies centered on the Urantia Book. We value diversity of opinion and welcome your participation on our journey in finding God in ourselves and ot …

I can't get enough of the tarot “treasure house of images”.  I can't help buying books about the tarot. My reading would be more satisfying if I had others to discuss them with.  Let’s meet up to discuss some of our favorite tarot writing, both fiction and non-fiction. FOOL The wise man hears of the Gate and studies the lock every day. The devotee hears of the Gate and tries to squeeze between the bars. The fool hears of the Gate and laughs. Without laughter the Gate would never open. Rachel Po …

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 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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

This book club is for those of us who love a good read and meaty discussion on the latest and greatest theories and rhetoric of politics and the economy... (note, we're not all that radical, or ridiculous, but it's a catchy name!). We're interested in consumer behaviors and the relationships of capitalism and democracy, with a side of sustainability and long-term thinking... You can get a sense of the types of books we read from previous meetups, and we've got a discussion going on 'Future Books …

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!

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 $ …

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 …

This group is for Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer, and Lesbian-Friendly Women in the Portland area to meet for fun, casual activities and to have a good time. This is not a dating site; it's a place to make new friends. Please take a look around the site and see what we're about before you join. Who Are We?: - Women (however you choose to identify yourself) in our mid 20's to mid 30's. - Social (we enjoy art, sports, film, music, books, drinks..etc) What Do We Do?: -Outdoor activities - Movie Outings; …

After a lot of consideration, I have decided to shut down this meetup group... I see that many members of this group are no longer active members. Many of you just aren't interested anymore. To those of you who still would like to be a part of an astrology meetup in Portland, I have opened a new group that will predominately be meeting on the West side of Portland, but eventually I will expand to meet in other areas of the city... Here is a link to that group: http://www.meetup.com... The new …

Do you need to learn HTML but have trouble learning and taking action because it's boring? Do you hate web design books, blogs, videos, articles, and tutorials that don't explain anything as much as I do? This group is for complete beginners who need to dive right into HTML, CSS, and Javascript immediately. We will pair up on laptops and power through Head First HTML5 (O'Reilly) and help each other complete the exercises. The Head First books were created to trick your brain into thinking that t …

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 …

With the press of clinical work, broader intellectual needs of mental health clinicians can go wanting. But clinical fields are hardly the only—one could easily argue not even the strongest—avenue to understanding lives. Many scientific and scholarly disciplines study, and shed light on, human nature, suffering and well-being, and conditions that make for better and worse lives. This study group explores the work of such disciplines. This is not a book club. We will devote to each topic we addre …

Homo Neophilus meme trading for the intellectually curious… “We want to recruit you because you’re so gullible.  That is, gullible in the right way.  You’re skeptical about conventional wisdom, but attracted to unorthodox ideas…All humans are irrational, but there are two different kinds of irrationality-- those who love old ideas and hate and fear new ones, and those who despise old ideas and joyfully embrace new ones…They are all in one piece, so to speak…They are fully aware…And conscious w …

"Heal the soul first; then healing of the mind and body will follow." - Master Zhi Gang Sha Learn how to use simple practices to change your life.  In the past, only the top one or two disciples of a  master would be given these secrets.  Now you can learn these sacred practices and receive healing every week...right here in Portland.  To find out if these practices change your life, experience them. This weekly group  is led by Master Roger Givens, a Worldwide Representative of Dr. and Master …

I decided to create Spanish BabyTime because I have not been able to find a Spanish playgroup for my little girl now 1 year old that provided what I was looking for. The purpose of this group is to expose little ones to español through song, play, rhymes and reading books out loud. If your first or second language is español or you would like your child to learn or hear another language come join us. Our mission is for our children to learn español with other children through fun and play. Every …

This group is open to all those interested in voluntary sustainability/frugal living, sustainable development, green building, alternative and renewable energy sources, waste reduction and recycling, carbon-friendly commuting, composting, air and water pollution issues, organic living, office efficiency, and reducing toxins from your home (such as greener cleaners). The intent of the group is to provide a grassroots approach to living green. We’re here to act as a catalyst giving you the tools y …

You are invited to join our community of Kriya Yogis spreading Earth Peace through Self Peace. Our group practices the same Kriya Yoga given by Babaji as mentioned in the book "Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramahansa Yogananda. We practice under the guidance of our SatGuru, Yogiraj Siddhanath. No matter your religion, race, gender, orientation, class, creed, or personal philosophy, Kriya Yoga is for you. It complements all walks of life, and contradicts none. Our community has many opportunities …

I just arrived in Portland after a 4-year global walkabout and am looking to meet like-minded traders and investors in Portland. I am a regular guy and full-time stock market position trader/investor and an author. To my knowledge, trading/investing is the most stressful profession/hobby on the planet. Very few people understand first-hand the emotional roller-coaster that is the daily life of somebody fully immersed in the stock market. Frankly, I have found it difficult to find others who are …

Are you a step mom looking for others like yourself? I am a new step mom and looking for more step moms to share experiences, difficulties, and triumphs with other step moms in the Portland area. The purpose of this group would be to bring step moms together for discussion, book readings on the subject of step parenting, and to support each other. Please check out the Message Board for resources, recommendations and discussion.