This club is for anyone that speaks French, is learning French or who would like to learn conversational French. Most of the events will be in Bellevue, Seattle or nearby cities. Dinner, Coffee, Movies, Wine Tasting, Art exhibits, Games, Potlucks...etc... We look forward to meeting you soon. Bienvenue!

Join Us in Kirkland - View the Latest UFC Fights with us. FREE Admission Tickets and Reserved Seating with Password.  Join Us and RSVP here to get Password to get your free admission, reserved seating, and free prizes! Kirkland -Sat, May 25th - View UFC 160 with UFC Fans: Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2 This group was started to bring together all local MMA/UFC fans. Whether you're new to this sport or not, are a fighter or just like to watch- it doesn't matter! Let's get together, watch the fights, dri …

Sunshine Grove is an rare community of amazing women and men who love to share and learn about Herbalism, Herbs, Permaculture Design, Gardening, Sustainable Living, Wild Edible Foods, Chickens, Growing and Harvesting Vegetables - Herbs and Plants, Canning, Making Infusions - Salves and Tinctures, Crafts, Day Hikes, Hiking, Nature Walks, Herb Walks, Taking Adventures & Tour, Field Trips, Mushrooms, Ethnobotany, Herbal Medicines, the LOVE of the outdoors, facilitating Womens Groups , Hand Drumming …

This is a time for spiritual women -like yourself- to gather in sacred council. The calling is clear and persistent… You do hear it!  You can feel it!  Women… come and let us gather together, as we once did, in a gentle supportive circle where we  are collectively creating a sacred synergy through drumming, singing, dancing, ceremonies, rites of passage from all faiths, creative art, movement and food as we share and celebrate together. As a gathering of women, we approach our spiritual work thr …

Welcome to Inquisitive Minds. We are a multi-faceted group of people with diverse interests. We are always willing to explore ideas and learn something new, always open to sharing different points of view, participating in fun events, and making new friends. Our goal will be to get together regularly, to take part in fun activities and events, to learn something new together and to have fun and intellectual conversations. Is Inquisitive Minds for me? Do you enjoy trying new and diverse activit …

Model and Photographer meetup

I will never forget the day when I fell head over heals in love with my first yarn project! Couldn't-put-it-down-stayed-up-way-too-late-and-was-tired-at-work-the-next-day kind of love. Have you had this happen to you?  Join us and we'll explore and share our yarn-love together. This group is for all levels of crocheters, knitters and any other kinds of crafty types. Let's see how many I can rattle off...cross-stitch, rug hooking, Macrame', beading, embroidery, artists of any type, scrap booking, …

In a relaxed, social, group setting, an instructor will guide you through replicating the nights featured painting step by step. Relax with a glass of wine, a few hors d'eourves and pick up your brush. Whether you are an aspiring artist or just looking to explore your creative side, you will go home with a painting that is uniquely yours. Classes include a 16 x 20 canvas, paint, apron, brushes, your 1st glass of wine, appetizers and 2 - 2 1/2 hours of a very social instructional painting class. …

We moved from the Mercer Island Non-fiction books club - same group - different meetup account. Margalit is the organizer for this meetup (Sally owns the account). This is a forum for discussing books on contemporary issues. The books chosen will generally be books that received at least some decent reviews in the mainstream press (e.g. The New York Times). Location: Mercer Island (usually Mercer Island Public Library or Starbuck downtown). We meet roughly every two months. Books we discussed at …

Soulcraft Adventures are journeys to experience the wildness of your Soul. There are easy to challenging invitations that are full of adventure, wisdom, ceremony, quests, Shamanic work, and heart openings as you reach your highest visions. This is for people seeking to launch beyond the psychic, spiritual, social and personal limitations assumed and habitually lived in our Western modern society. The explorations will be deeply moving and you will feel what it means to find and follow your purpo …

Wing Chun is a Martial Art with emphasis on efficiency, conserving energy and center line theories. It excellent for self defense and can be practiced by anyone regardless of age or physical stature. Wing Chun focuses on body stability, footwork, and hand techniques. There are no high kicks in Wing Chun. There are some similarities to Tai Chi (Taiji). Class Structure: Wing Chun class will be loosely structured with light warm-ups; Chi-Gong and Taiji are incorporated into the warm up. The rest of …

Fly Higher with FIT! Forever Improving Toastmasters - an Advance Club Are you a toastmaster looking to fly higher? Have you reached a comfort level in your home club that doesn't require you to stretch yourself any longer? Then join us at Forever Improving Toastmasters (FIT), where good speakers go to get better. Forever Improving Toastmasters (FIT) is an advance club that focuses on “excellence in evaluations”. Our mission is to assist our members in the pursuit of higher standards in public sp …

This is a group for anyone interested in the culture and teachings of the samurai. Many aspects of the samurai from clothing to self defense will be explored. We will have a reoccurring monthly meeting as well as a other events scheduled through out the year. All are welcome, no previous experience is necessary.

We are the greatest/only Improvisational Rube-Goldberg Machine team in the world! Join us as we meet in a casual atmosphere for some silly science fun. At each meeting, we use only the random items we bring with us to design a spontaneous Rube Goldberg Machine together that does a trivial task (like cracking an egg, or ringing a bell, for example) through a creative, convoluted sequence of connected simple machines. Then, we see if it works! Although we're enthusiastic about the recreational fun …

"A disease-free body, quiver-free breath, stress-free mind, inhibition-free intellect, trauma free memory and sorrow-free soul are the birth right of every human being"- Sri Sri Ravishankar Come home to the Seattle "Art of Living" Meditation & Upliftment Group! We are dedicated to empowering the individual to live life to it's fullest potential through the Mind and Meditation This group is open to ALL people  interested in exploring the various options in the Seattle and close by areas to find a …

I would like to get together with other wrestling enthusiasts and watch televised wrestling competitions and the the NCAA finals.

Do you love to Game in Minecraft? This is the home of the Minecraft User Group. This group is created for anyone who loves play, share, and engage in minecraft. New users to very experienced users are encouraged to join. We meet in Seattle, WA (otherwise known as the beautiful Puget Sound or Pacific Northwest) to explore topics on learning minecraft to events that create a competitive landscape for minecraft challenges for individuals and teams. We also explore minecraft science, technology, and …

Work and Learn together to create Strategy Games for Web, PC, MAC, Linux, Iphone, and Android. We will be using different languages, engines and frameworks. Python, C#, JS, HTML5, Flash, Unity3D, and many more. Brought to you by Ice Turtle Studios. www.iceturtlestudios.com

Please come outside and play with us! Join Art Adventures for nature walks where we learn about each other, make art, and enjoy our shared public lands. We are two artists sharing our perspectives hoping to inspire and help our neighbor's experience nature. We facilitate learning about art and our beautiful earth in an inspiring and encouraging environment.

New2Seattle is an event based social networking organization designed as a resource for newcomers to Seattle as well as native Seattleites interested in rediscovering their city. If you are interested meeting people, trying new places, or getting involved in all things Seattle, this is the group for you! Every month New2Seattle hosts a social at a local restaurant or bar, where people mingle and meet other newcomers, as well as meet locals who provide insiders’ information to make the transition …

It's hard to make friends once you are out of school and settled into your routine. It's especially hard for those not used to the famous Seattle Freeze. This group is for women in their twenties and thirties that want to meet new people and make new friends. Whether you've moved to the area recently, or have been here and just want some new awesome girlfriends, come join us!

Open to the public. Spend your lunch hour in downtown Bellevue improving your communication skills and developing your ability to speak publicly in a safe and fun environment! Looking to associate with other leaders, dynamic presenters and first time speakers? This is where you can grow! Feel free to bring your lunch in and parking in the lot is free. Bring your parking pass in for validation. See you here!

The American Fashion Guild is an organization comprised of professionals in the American, commercial fashion industry. The AFG is the premier outlet for honoring achievements in the fashion industry and supporting the American fashion community. The AFG Fashion Award is a peer-presented award to honor artistic and professional achievements, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the fashion industry. The AFG is expanding its goals from the important work of recognizing the best through …

Staying calm in moments of stress and exhibiting self-compassion (forgiving yourself in moments of self-criticism) models important skills that help your child develop resiliency, trust, and well-being. This eight-week research based program, for mothers with babies who are up to 6 months old, offers mindful based skills that cultivate nurturing relationships with your entire family.

This group is for anyone with a Nikon DSLR camera and ALL skill levels. If your passion is taking pictures and you have a love for teaching and sharing your knowledge OR you're looking for opportunities to learn from other photographers that are willing to share their own experience to help you and themselves grow together, then Photography Learn and Grow Meetup is for YOU! 3 Simple Rules 1) We do not believe in negative feedback, only provide constructive feedback to help others grow 2) We do n …