Are you a single mom or pregnant and single? Join us as we share the joys and struggles of single motherhood! Single moms have to do it all -- we have to be both the mother AND the father, the nurturer and disciplinarian, teacher, friend and provider. Sometimes, it's hard not to look around at the couples with or without kids and feel like no one understands what you are going through. Sisters In Arms - Single Moms is a social/support networking community for "solo moms" to meet and form close c …

If you are looking for co-founders or want to join super-early-stage startups, this is the group to be in. Our goal is to organize face-to-face meetings. We are starting with Silicon Valley, but we intend to conquer the world and spread entrepreneurship everywhere!

Bay Area Operations Management is professional network organization dedicated to sharing knowledge, ideas, best practices in area of Supply Chain management, Operations Management, Demand Forecasting, and IT applications. Its membership is open to people with experience in the subject matter and those interested to gain insights. Bay area operations management provides face to face forum for meeting contacts in the industry, learning and sharing. As operating model, Bay Area Operations manageme …

***DISCLAIMER: Girls are allowed :) ... if you fit the description and like to hang out as one of the guys then join up! *** THE SITUATION: During the day, you're a young professional. When you're with the significant other, you're the best boyfriend/husband ever (that is, unless you're single... then you're just the guy that enjoys his mom's cooking). But a lot of the time, you're a guy that just wants to do guy stuff. You want to talk about Natalie Portman, sports, comics, and food. You want …

We believe that innovations in biology should be accessible, affordable, and open to everyone. We’re building a community biology lab for amateurs, inventors, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to experiment with friends. Welcome to BioCurious Visit the BioCurious homepage http://www.BioCurious.org BioCurious Community Lab Opened in Sunnyvale, CA; Fall 2011! Join the discussion at Google Groups http://groups.google.com/group/biocurious Our successful Kickstarter campaign (http://biocu …

LOVE YOURSELF, HEAL YOUR LIFE WORKSHOP: In this transformational workshop originally created by best-selling author Louise L. Hay, ® you will discover the mindset that has limited your success in business, financial abundance, intimate relationships, spiritual growth, and much more. The Love Yourself, Heal Your Life Workshop teaches you how to reprogram your subconscious mind and eliminate negative self-esteem and beliefs that sabotage the life you want, such as. . . • Relationships don’t work …

How to prevent foreclosure! What you need to know about short sales and foreclosures! If you or someone you now is feeling the pressure of a mortgage burden too heavy to bear, know that there are options. As a co-author of ‘Short Sale 911 Manual,’ we can help distressed homeowners to explore the best possible recourse for their families, we have answers to your most pressing questions. That’s why we’ve developed a powerful consumer workshop to help homeowners know their rights; understand what o …

This is a co-ed non-traditional book club for all those in their 20s. Based on members' votes, we will choose one quirky/unique/mind-blowingly bizarre book to read each month (Warning: we will largely stay away from current bestsellers). At the end of each meeting, all Interrobangers will posit their arguments for next month's choice. The group as a whole will vote. Note: Voting criteria may include, but is not limited, to the following: most intriguing plot, cleverest argument, prettiest cove …

If you're new to San Jose or just looking for a fun way to stay active, this is the group for you! We have lots of fun free events (pickup games, pub crawls with tons of people, etc.) but our bread and butter are our coed adult sports leagues. The group is for adults 21 and older, and the average age range is 25-35. This group is great for both singles and couples alike! It's a great way to meet new people for: work, friends, love, networking, etc. Featured in the Fox40 Sacramento morning news …

Direct Sales and Multi-level Business Networking Group, (DSMBG) is a professional networking for those looking for ways to build their small businesses. This forum is open to those looking for home base business, and to those trying to go into business themselves. At DSMBG, You are in business for yourself but not by yourself; group members will share success stories with those striving to build their businesses. Direct sales and Multi- Level Business Networking is design to help business minded …

Dynamic SSC was founded on the principle that young professionals (21+) want to continue playing sports outside of college AND meet new people. No matter your skill level, we have a sport and a league for you! We offer Kickball, Flag Football, Softball, Dodgeball, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball and More! We play all over the South Bay, so come check us out, wherever you live.

This group is for intermediate to advanced cross-county riders to get together for some great rides and mountain biking trips. I want to keep the rides small, as I don't really enjoy going on rides with 40 people.   People joining this group should be established riders with a good fitness level and an average technical riding ability. People will not be dropped on rides, but I also don't want people to have to wait excessively long periods of time for beginners.  With all that said, the rides w …

Hello Parents! Has your teen ever been inspired by a business? Have they ever wondered about starting their own? Did you know that many successful entrepreneurs started when they were teens? In fact, many young people have done well with a small business that they love. If your teen is curious about creating their own project, whether it is a micro-business, small business, or promoting awareness around a certain cause, then this meetup is for your family. We’ll encourage and introduce your teen …

A 21+ co-ed, social sports league. WAKA Kickball is a great way to get out, have some fun, meet new people, etc. You can sign up individually or with a group. Teams range from 18-26 people, requiring at least four members of each gender at all times. Our Sunnyvale league plays Thursday nights, and our San Jose team plays on Tuesday nights (parks to be determined each season).  Games start at 7pm and 8pm (start times alternate). We then go to our league bar afterward to continue the fun. We have …

This group is for novice Survival and Sustainability enthusiasts. We are urban and suburban dwellers excited about learning the benefits of homesteading through the skilled trades. Eventually, we want to collaborate on meaningful community projects and share enough knowledge to start businesses. Here are some possibilities out there for innovative Homesteaders who want to survive, sustain, and prosper: -Permaculture -Landscaping -Horticulture/Gardening -Aquaculture -Hydroponics and Aeroponics -V …

Hi Everyone! This one's for the Bizy Mama's & Dada's out there who would love to enjoy each! If you're like me, you have awesome kids who LOVE to have fun! :) I'm a "Mama Love" of 3 kids ages, 8, 5 and 3! My husband and I haven't been on a date.. since.. well... I can't remember! And I'm sure a lot of parents are going through the same thing :). What if we could all SAVE MONEY by flip flopping with childcare??:) Thus, if you'd like to go out on a date night, I could watch your kids and visa vers …

Are you a woman ready to start your own scalable business? You've been working for a while and you have a lot of ideas AND you want to follow your own dreams? Join our peer accelerator - a network of experienced women leading and co-founding startup businesses. We're a powerful, supportive, and capable network that leverages all of strengths into each of our successes.

Transform every aspect of your life. “The most exciting breakthroughs of the 21st century will not occur because of technology but because of an expanding concept of what it means to be human." John Naisbitt, Author - Megatrends Too often, we attempt to compartmentalize our lives into the roles we play: boss, mother, co-worker, sister, accountant, caretaker, or husband. There are so many hats to wear and only so many hours in which to get everything done. At the end of the day we're left wonderi …

We are a growing group of dedicated volunteers with a goal of opening California's FIRST Co-Operative Brewpub! We are passionate about customer service, great food (supporting local and organic farms where possible), craft beer, livable wages and a democratically owned and operated business.  Our idea of Co-op will apply to both the member-owners as well as the paid staff that operate the business. http://sjcoopbrewpub.com​ Our member-owners will have great benefits (many yet to be determined) b …

Computer scientists, biologists, system biologists and anyone interested in the new world of computational biology: Get together for conversations about the most fascinating topics you can think of, the new frontiers of what hackers can do in the life sciences. Look for entrepreneurs, co-founders, co-workers, research connections or just an enjoyable evening with stimulating new ideas. We may have topical presentations and a larger venue in the future. Let's just see what ideas people will have.

The wave of CrowdFunding is in site and, as entrepreneurs and investors, we know how to handle a the next big idea. The Crowdfund Roundup is transparent co-operative of CrowdCos, CrowdVestors, Investors, Affiliates and Sponsors working together to understand crowdfunding investment and companies learning how to turn new ideas into products.We intend to gather the right resources and to form the right partnerships that will make SF Bay CR the place to come for your CrowdCreative endeavors! Join u …

This is a group for anyone interested in an quick lunch time volleyball session on an working weekday. All skills levels are welcome. Looking forward to exploring and meet volleyball enthusiastic.

We gather monthly to spend time in community with those who are interested in chanting from various global cultures. We chant in various languages, such as Sanskrit, Arabic, English, Latin, etc.... We invite various musicians from the surrounding bay area to lead and to co-lead chants. It is a sharing circle, so we encourage you to bring and share a chant of your choosing. We have potluck for the first hour 7 - 8 pm and chant from 8 - 10 pm in a cozy home atmosphere. We meet in a private residen …

ASL’s Emerging Business Group supports you through the start-up and growth stages by helping you: - Tackle and move past business problems with proven ideas and resources from ASL personnel and our large professional network. - Gain traction in the market by planning for and securing the financing necessary to fund key initiatives and projects. - Get the most out of your capital by identifying and eliminating operational inefficiencies. - Connect to a peer network of other founders, owners, and …

Tell me if any of these sound familiar: “I just wish I had the time — then I’d do my creative thing.” “I want to… but I don’t have the talent. I’m not creative..” “My stuff just isn’t good enough.” “How can I justify spending time creating, when there are so many really important things I have to get done?” “I want to create so badly, so why do I always end up procrastinating?” “I’m a very creative person but unable to find a way to express myself.” “I have lots of huge, long term projects start …

If you are like me and you need an activity you love so you can stay in shape, but don't want to compete with the young bucks any more, this is the Group for you! This is a Meetup group for age 40+ half-court basketball. 3-person teams, bring a team or form one on site, men or women players are welcome. Games will be held at Mountain View High School outdoor courts. We're also going to have skill sessions every couple of months so you can learn new skills in between games. Mountain View HS has v …

I'd like to start a bike shop/cafe, along the lines of Mojo Bicycle Cafe in San Francisco. Maybe it's just a bike shop, but I'd like to consider the food/drink aspects of well. The important aspects of the business venture will be that it is: run as 'a real business' that makes money so it can pay its bills/salaries/expenses a worker-owned and run cooperative democratically-runa non-destructive retail/restaurant chain (as in the business concept, not the physical bike chain) active and engaged …

The Sports Page bar and restaurant in Mountain View near the intersection of Shoreline and 101 has a great, tournament worthy sand court open to the public for pick up games and we'd like to use it for just that! It's a great place to grab a bucket of Corona's and play a great game of volleyball. Most people that stop by are B type players but we all like to have fun regardless of level. While waiting to get into a game there is also outdoor billiards, darts and table tennis to check out. Simply …