WELCOME! Being an atheist in this country can be difficult. Our group's mission to to make things easier for local atheists, agnostics, or anyone questioning religion. We offer a safe haven for those who feel surrounded by religion, and provide a place where you can socialize and make new friends. Our Mission Founded in June 2008, Tacoma Atheists is a loosely-organized group of individuals working to providing a safe community for atheists in the Puget Sound. We provide several different foru …

The Tacoma 9/12 Project Mission Statement - As non-partisan conservatives we shall strive to preserve and reclaim for our children and future generations the 9 principles & 12 values embodied in our country's founding documents by means of community outreach, political accountability, positive example, as well as both group and individual support. We have been in existence since Glenn Beck originally proposed the 9/12 Project in 2009, and have been growing and developing ever since. The group pr …

This is a group for energetic travelers who like to explore around the world without being herded through the superficial schedules of commercial tours. If you like to go around see different countries, experience foreign arts and cultures, but have trouble finding someone to give you company, you are at the very right place. Single travel has the innate advantages of letting you create a unique trip for yourself and connecting you with people who would have similar interest in that trip. The …

The focus of this group is being outdoors with your dogs! Primarily the meetups will be for walks and hikes.  Some dog-centric events like Dog-a-thon will be scheduled, too.  And a few dog-park meetups. I try to post "notes" for other local events that might be of interest:  bring-your-dog events, outdoor safety  classes, outdoor gear sales (like at REI), etc. If anyone is interested in leading an event, let me know!  I am happy to share the group with everyone. See you on the trail! Diana (and …

Who Is TCAD Seattle?  On May 23, Muhammad Yunus spoke at Seattle Town Hall and showed a trailer for a inspirational documentary he's in, called "To Catch A Dollar," due out in September. Several attendees talked with Yunus, Gayle Ferraro, the film maker, and Kathleen Wells, the project director from Grameen Research.  When we asked if we could help, they said yes.  This volunteer group was formed in the days that followed, with a short term objective of building support for promotion of the movi …

If you are reading this page, you probably already know what a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is, and you probably are one. But just in case, "HSP" is a concept explained by Dr. Elaine Aron in her 1996 book "The Highly Sensitive Person." If you identify as a Myers-Briggs INFJ or INFP, an empath, an Indigo or an "intuitive" there's a very good chance you're also an HSP. If you'd like to learn more, we highly recommend that you visit her web site and take her sensitivity self-test. This extensive o …

We are a group looking for any opportunity to hit the dance floor ... and have a BLAST doing it! With as few opportunities as there seem to be for dancing in the Gig Harbor area, we are pooling our resources to seek out the best local (or fairly local) venues and organize consistent group outings. Whether your interest is club, salsa, swing, 2-step, line, ballroom, or other - whether you are experienced or a beginner looking to learn - whether you are young or young at heart - D-Buddies are out …

Evergreen Country Dancers of Olympia is a non-profit social organization licensed by the State of Washington, affiliated with American Callers Association and ASCAP. The organization started in 1990 for the purpose of promoting, supporting and enhancing country dance and related activities. We do this by supporting and sponsoring various events that bring people together to form a bond and show interest in country dance. We welcome all levels of dancers from the newest to the most experienced to …

Stimulating and intellectual conversation; needleworkers interested in a variety of needlecrafts are invited. We are retired, or not, currently mostly not working and enjoy the company of others interested in all forms of needlecrafts. We are gender indifferent, originally from different areas and would like to welcome you to our group.

Weeknight Wanderers is a peer-led group connected by our Christian faith since 2004. Our members come from a wide variety of denominations and congregations. Everyone is welcome. Our mission is to provide an environment where people can meet new friends who share a passion for the exploration and enjoyment of one of God's greatest gifts, the beauty and diversity of the Pacific Northwest. We organize outdoor activities and social events throughout the year. Our Indemnity Agreement: I wish to par …

Habit Design (TM) is a national cooperative for sharing best practices in developing sustainable daily habits via Behavior-Change Psychology, Captology (Persuasive Technology), Game Mechanics & Techniques, Behavioral Economics, Social Psychology, etc. Our goal is to spawn local "habit labs" across the country with a focus on "what really works in habit mastery beyond 100 days". See links below to join one of our chapters or check out some of our past talks. Similar to Quantified Self, we discuss …

Asia Business Forum’s mission is to create a forum for professionals in the Greater Seattle Area, who are engaged in work related to Asia or interested in Asian economies, to share knowledge, ideas, experience and expertise. By creating such forum, ABF intends to be a catalyst for building and sustaining the Asia-related business community and caters to the needs and interests of professionals doing Asia-related work. In addition to Asia as a whole region, ABF mostly covers China, Japan, Korea, …

Network After Work - Networking Events for Professionals is a national business and social networking event company that launched in June 2009. We currently host events in 19 cities across the country. Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 150-600 professionals and take place in each city's top nightlife destinations. Events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels an …

Founded in San Francisco and now expanding to Silicon Valley, New York, Boston, and LA, Habit Design TM (@habitdesign) is a national network for sharing best-practices in developing sustainable, consistent daily habits (or "agile self-development") via Behavior-Change Psychology, Captology (Persuasive Technology), Game Mechanics & Techniques, Behavioral Economics, Social Psychology, etc. Our goal is to spawn local "habit labs" across the country with a focus on "what really works in habit maste …

Make your next trip MEANINGFUL! Attend Meetups and happy hours, learn how to travel responsibly and make a difference. Meet fun, involved, interesting people. Share with us YOUR story about the meaningful things YOU already do! With 20 years of experience spanning 75 countries, we offer enriching responsible, meaningful trips and adventure & volunteer travel to the world's most exciting international destinations. In addition to offering the best in sights, culture, nature and activity - each tr …

What is happening around the country? The globe? The solar system? The universe? Is Humanity at the Edge of an evolutionary shift to a new paradigm? To a new way of living? To a new mindset? Or to maybe even a new dimension (5D)? This participatory forum seeks to recognize that the time we are in is a unique time of events, one of opportunities limited only to our own Points of View (POV). The intent of At Wits Edge (5D) is to meet in person and focus on sharing our experiences from as close to …

Executive Women International (EWI) is a professional networking organization for women in the Puget Sound area. Our firms and representatives come from a diverse background of entrepreneurs to large corporations. We are looking to add quality firms and reps to our chapter. We are dedicated to improving our careers, making connections and working with our community. EWI has chapters all across the US and in other countries. Our chapter was chartered in 1953.  To learn more about EWI Seattle, go …

This group is for anyone interested in changing the community we live in. Lets get together and start becoming apart of the resolution. The House of Matthew Transitional Services, Homeless Prevention & Life-skills Center is a non-profit and very active organization, dedicated to homeless prevention. We help Veterans that have fought and served our country with housing and supportive services to come back home homeless or to age only to be homeless. Homelessness and Veteran shouldnt go together, …

Being sincerely concerned about the state of our nation and the direction this administration is taking it, we would like develop a social connection with lesbians sharing our same views. We would like to form a community of women that are informed of current issues, want to discuss them, vent their frustrations and feel safe in a supportive setting. We are not looking to change anyone’s mind. The women of this group don’t agree 100% on every issue, but have similar view points on fiscal & gover …

Looking to play social golf? Looking to meet other singles? Want to improve your game? Welcome Single Golfers! You've found the right place to make friends and to meet-up with social golfers in the greater Seattle area. We are the Seattle Chapter of the ASGA (American Singles Golf Association). The ASGA is a National organization comprised of ~75 chapters and thousands of fun people throughout the country. If you are single, enjoy the game of golf, and socializing with a welcoming and great grou …

We ski, snowboard and snowshoe in the winter, and kayak, bike, and hike in the summer, and party all times in between. Join us and get ready for fun!

Zouk is a fast tempo style of rhythmic music originating from the Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, popularized by the group Kassav in the 1980s. Zouk arose in the early to mid-1980s from kadans, and the cadence-lypso of Dominica, as popularized by Grammacks and Exile One. Elements of gwo ka, tambour, ti bwa and biguine vidé are prominent in zouk. The French Creole tongue of Martinique and Guadeloupe is an important element, and are a distinctive part of the music. Generally, zouk …