The Autistic Self Advocacy Network seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism. Drawing on the principles of the cross-disability community, ASAN seeks to organize the community of Autistic adults and youth to have our voices heard in the national conversation about us. ASAN believes that the goal of autism advocacy should be a world in which Autistic people enjoy the same access, rights, and opportunities as all other citizens. We hope to empower Auti …

We are a group that loves playing informal coed volleyball outdoors and indoors. We live to compete and have fun while doing it. We aim to encourage great play from all levels. We meet regularly on Tuesdays at Gas Works and Wednesdays in Capitol Hill. Building a strong community through social gatherings is important to us. We compete and then we play! Interested in joining a summer coed volleyball league?

We are volleyball enthusiasts who enjoy social gatherings and building community. Our motto is spike hard, laugh hard. We meet regularly on Mondays and Thursdays on the Greenlake grass. We are about good play and fun times. We have different nets for different levels of play to meet everyone's needs Interested in a summer coed volleyball league?

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 …

Whether you've moved to the Eastside recently or just want to make new friends, you've found the right group!   This group is open to everyone, couples singles, those in relationships or other.   This a great group created for all types of social gatherings.   Eastside Connects will help you meet great new friends while exploring all that Eastside has to offer. You don't always have to cross the bridge for dinner or drinks, instead hang out with your new friends on the Eastside! Have a great sug …

Have you ever seen a movie preview and thought about reading the book? Quite often I find myself inspired to read a book before watching the movie. This is a group is for people interested in joining a fun group of readers for a discussion over drinks and then going to the theater to watch the movie! Come and join the fun! Good books, good movies, and good people!

This group is about weekend getaways and escapes to places away from the Seattle Metropolitan area. Exploring rural, mountain, seaside, historic towns, ghost towns, mining towns, hick towns, lost towns, and country sides. They might involve tent camping, trailer camping, car camping, motorcycle camping, or stays at B&Bs, hotels, Inns, motels, and cabins as long as they are nowhere out there to get lost at with other explorers and road trip enthusiasts. It's time to get to know more of Washington …

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!

WELCOME LOVING MOMS! This is a group for moms, soon to be moms and working & non working moms who loved to have fun, enjoys supporting other moms in need, moms interested in meeting new friends, build lasting friendship, just moved to the area and don't know anybody, would like to share their knowledge & ideas on how we can all be a better moms to our children & loved ones! Love to get together, plan fundraising for a great cause, like to have some "ME" time, night out & happy hour. We can also …

The Eastside Self-Improvement Group for Professionals 30+ is the group where you don't have to be on the Eastside or 30+ or single.  You DO have to be interested in self-improvement, though! ;) This is a social/active/professional group of people (30+) who are open to making positive changes in their life. Please consider joining this group if you want to make an effort to stay young physically and mentally and to develop a fellowship of like-minded people. We will meet once a week (Fridays and/ …

This group is about family activities including weekend getaways and escapes in the Northwest for families (moms, pops and kids) to places away from the Seattle Metropolitan area.  Exploring rural, mountain, seaside, historic towns, ghost towns, cowboy towns, mining towns, hick towns, lost towns, and country sides that are quaint, educational, and interesting, as well as enjoying the beautiful Pacific NW outdoors. The outings will mostly involve tent camping, trailer camping, car camping, and ca …

This book club was formed back in January of 2008.  Since then, I have had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful women from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and interests with the common desire to connect and meet new friends who also share the love of reading. Each member is encouraged to participate in discussions and selections of our monthly readings.  We typically read books from various genres, sometimes they are from the bestseller's list, sometimes they are not.  We meet once a month, …

Welcome to the C.hill Craft Group Open Craft Nights! All skill levels with any portable crafts from knitting to scrapbooking to dedicated browsing of Etsy and Pinterest are welcome. Join us! You define "portable"; please bring your own supplies. We meet regularly at the Miller Community Center in Capitol Hill, Seattle (330 19th Ave. E), on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month, from 5:30pm-8:00pm. A drop-in fee of $3 per person per session goes to the Community Center. You may bring in food and …

Parties, events and social gatherings that have to do with all things Bollywood in Seattle. We will be having CD Release parties, dance events, cultural parties and much much more and informing you of what is going in and around Seattle that has to do Bollywood. We have thrown tons of events, and we plan to do so in Seattle and the surrounding Northwest area.

Seattle PyLadies is a Python programming group that welcomes ladies (or those who identify themselves as such) from all over the Puget Sound region. PyLadies is an international mentorship group with a focus on helping more women become active participants and leaders in the Python open-source community. Our mission is to promote, educate and advance a diverse Python community through outreach, education, conferences, events and social gatherings. PyLadies also aims to provide a friendly support …

This Dev Meet Up is a social gathering for developers to discuss geospatial technologies, complementary third-party tools, and development platforms (e.g., Silverlight, Java, Flex, JavaScript) that are supported by Esri. Presentations run the gamut of our community: from Web development to mobile location development for iOS, Android and Windows Phone 7 to automating tasks with Python. Developers of all levels of expertise are welcome, from seasoned GIS professionals to those new to geospatial d …

Check out the herbal meetups at http://www.meetup.com/The-Hermits-Grove/ The Rowan Tree Church, legally incorporated as a Church with full recognition from the U.S. Government, is an extended family throughout North America. Our primary community is centered at The Hermit’s Grove, serving the Puget Sound area. We meet for Full Moons, Sabbats and Sunday Circles and work together on projects. Our legal bylaws state that: I.A. "Membership is open to any person age twelve or older who wishes to shar …

We are a group of magic players of all levels who enjoy getting together for some casual magic games. We welcome any and all format decks. You can come to play, trade, or just hang out and chat -- you can usually find some to do any of those with.

Girlfriend's Gatherings has recently become a 'request to join' group though we are still actively adding members. Please feel free to send a request (please include your picture and answer the profile questions)- we look forward to meeting you! Want to meet new friends in Seattle? Are you new to the area or just want to meet new people? Need a break from your job/hubby/kids? Want to attend fun-filled days and evenings that let women network, laugh, and form friendships? Then join us for ladie …

We meet Sunday afternoons every other week, alternatively in the Fremont and Capitol Hill neighborhoods, to share food and drink and chat about writing, publications, readings, and other projects on our plates. Note that we're not using Meetup to schedule these meetings, so if you'd like to be added to the invite, please sign up for the group and/or shoot me an e-mail. Also please note that this is not a critique group. The purpose of the group is to allow people who want to meet and make friend …

This is a group for intimate gatherings at chef's restaurants. The idea is to visit non-chain venues in the greater Seattle area--places that are small, focused, and dedicated to the art of food, not the commerce. Please understand that the mission of this group is somewhat different from some of the other dining groups. While it's social, it will never be organized around large "meet and greet"-style gatherings. Our events will be very small (6) to med (~30) sized, and we will not visit corpor …

Hi there! All around the world people play games as a way to build community, foster relationships and enjoy friendly competition and our Ballard Board Games Meetup Group is committed to each of these things. We spread fun wherever we go and endeavor to make a positive impact on the establishments we gather in. Our members are interesting, positive, thoughtful, smart and friendly people, so don't worry, you'll fit in just fine.

We are a social group that attends a variety of films together--indie, arthouse, foreign, documentaries, classics, and occasionally popular films. After a movie, we often gather at a café or restaurant for casual conversation about the movie, about other movies, and other topics. Please read our "About" page to learn more about the group and its guidelines and rules.

Welcome to Appy Hour! The first happy hour for app developers to gather, relax with a drink in hand, and discuss everything that goes on in the world of apps and app development. Come share your projects and ideas with others. Maybe you'll even meet that perfect addition to your team. Let's grow the app community in Seattle, and make Appy Hour the best happy hour around.

Science of the Mind provides a forum for those interested in the foundations of awareness: the structure of the brain, the brain/mind connection, awareness, consciousness, cognition, language, memory, learning, interior experience, altered states, and illusion. Where does "brain" end and "mind" begin? How can we understand consciousness and self-awareness? Our discussions may also touch on practices such as meditation and yoga, although the focus of the group is not metaphysics. Join other "curi …

Does life have you all tied up in knots? Cast-off those snarls.  Join us for a chance to unwind. Come chat, knit, crochet, spin, and laugh with those who understand your desire to take a long piece of thread fiber and create a beloved "work of heart". Those new to knitting, crochet and the fiber arts are always welcome - don't be shy! We welcome all types of artists and crafters into our midst so bring your sketch book, quilting, cross-stitch, beads or whatever is on-hand and meet someone new! W …

History buffs of Seattle unite! Every 3rd Thursday of the month, we gather to discuss fascinating insights on history with expert speakers and novice history fans, alike. All are welcome!

Meet other local Storytellers and all those who enjoy the art of Story Telling! Inspired by The Moth http://www.themoth.org/podcast Let's gather together and practice the ancient art of story telling. Telling your own stories from your own life or yarns woven from the spirit moving in the moment. It is human to tell the story of our day, of the great hunt or battle, of stocks won or lost, children doing silly things and relationship gone awry. It is how we shake off the turmoil of daily life an …