Imagine lively people-scaled  communities dotting the San Francisco Bay Area - places co-created by their residents for raising kids, for  retirement, for growing food or simply  living well by sharing more. The Bay Area already has  ecovillages, and cohousing neighborhoods, resident-owned housing cooperatives, and group houses -- real world places where we can live more sustainably through a more cooperative way of life. You can have both privacy and community when you know your neighbors on pu …

Do you love Jesus Christ and desire His leading in building a business that glorifies Him? Do you believe that God wants you to be successful in your business and in the workplace? Is it in your heart to serve God in the workplace? Would you like to fellowship and network with other Kingdom Builders? If that's you, that's who we are too! All levels of walking with Christ are welcome, no business experience required, and men and women of all ages are welcome. We meet once per week on Thursday eve …

I am looking forward to collaborating with people to build some self-sustaining yurts together!

Alpine Velo is a cycling club that brings Bay Area home owners together with architects, engineers and builders. If you’re planning to build a new home or remodel any time soon, why not come ride with us and get to know some of the best architects, engineers and builders around? At the very least, you can expect to get great free advice while doing something good for your body. It’s a fun, low pressure environment and a great way to really get to know and assemble your dream team! Our soc …

Have some free time on your hands? Want to help out in the spirit of giving or just to get some added karma points? Want to meet new people and/or make new friends? Want to be part of something bigger than your local curling club? If you said yes to any of those questions, you should come check us out. San Francisco Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Our goal is to address our communities’ physical and social needs while promoting international und …

Meet other locals to discuss your journey. Share your transformational personal experiences / what you have been through in your life. Discover ways to balance your Mind, Body, Spirit. Develop your Spirituality. Make new friends on a similar wavelength - an open one! Open to people of all backgrounds, all beliefs and attitudes - whether you're spiritual, religious, atheist, scientific or simply curious - you are welcome. We are a grassroots organization where You are in the driving seat. Let tha …

Please join us on our journey We welcome everyone who seeks a religion guided by love, reason and conscience. Respecting the worth and dignity of each individual, and treasuring what we learn from each person's unique experience, we welcome a diversity of ages, sexual orientations, races, gender identities, classes, abilities, theologies and religious heritages. We are united not by a single creed, but by a covenant of mutual respect. We encourage spiritual curiosity in our children and we eager …

We've combined the power of NetSquared & NTEN's 501 Tech Clubs to create San Francisco Tech4Good. We gather to explore an aspect of how technology is being leveraged for social impact projects. We see a big opportunity to share experiences and take action on local and global issues. We're part of a global network of grassroots-organized communities across North America, South America, Asia, Australia and Africa, all exploring social tech tools for social change. We come from a variety of organiz …

Startups for Profit * Purpose is the community and launchpad for startups that make a difference in peoples lives, solve the worlds problems, and achieve amazing financial success all at the same time. For anyone with a passion for charities, causes, entrepreneurship, and/or technology this is a community dedicated to your success.  This is the space for community leaders, philanthropists, technologists, creative talent, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs to come together to combine their ef …

Come and meet other bright, ambitious internet marketers! Find new business partners, share innovative marketing strategies, find co-working buddies, talk about what worked and what didn't work, talk about your super-secret traffic sources, share victory stories or get help on your current challenges. This meetup is perfect for: Affiliate marketers Infoproduct entrepreneurs SEM / SEO specialists Bloggers Passive income builders Mini site empire owners eCommerce store owners Website flippers & d …

Live in or near Oakland, CA? Interested in local news and issues? What to talk about what's happening near you? Sit down with the staff and volunteer contributors of the East Bay's newest community news and information hub. Tell us what you'd like to see on our site, find out how to post your coverage, collaborate on local news/information projects, and more.

Freedoms is a group of fantastic Bay Area folks who are interested in learning more about Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT),  in a safe environment and building community at the same time. EFT often works when nothing else will. This energy psychology technique has been used successfully on a wide range of emotional as well as physical conditions, including anxiety, addictive cravings, depression, traumatic memories, phobias, pain control, stress, disease and personal performance. It has the ab …

Study Group is an Open Door, a service freely offered by B.O.T.A. (Builders of the Adytum), for those seekers drawn to the eternal spiritual Truths found in, The Tarot,The Tree of Life, Qabalah, Astrology, Alchemy, etc. The harmonies preexisting between these signs, symbols, and images, evoke an inner response from each person in the Group. So each individual responds according to his/her own background and therefore each person makes a unique contribution and similarly, receives a unique point …

Is Solar For You? Learn about "No Cost" and $0 Down Payment Solar Energy Programs as well as all the Federal, State and Local Incentives. NO SALES PITCHES! Let us use our group purchasing clout to create a community of empowered citizens that can exploit the latest solar technologies to power our homes and businesses and not just save money and energy but also make our own profits and implement programs such as free neighborhood electric cars! Who Should Join: HOMEOWNERS interested or cons …

The San Francisco Bay Area New Century Lions are a dynamic group of service-minded individuals. We come from many backgrounds. Some of us are starting families; some are in college or graduate school; and some are professionals in chosen fields. Diverse with individuality, when we come together, we are unified in our service to the local and global communities. We serve. The San Francisco Bay Area New Century Lions have several fundraisers and activities. We throw a marvelous Halloween …

BRIDGEMEN is a cross-section of gay, bi and trans men in our 30's and 40's who are looking to give back to our community. We organize fun and relevant community service projects that provide leadership opportunities and create friendships. Our goal is to make San Francisco a safe and happy place for everyone—by building bridges between our many social networks through service and social awareness. In the past year, we have reached out to all corners of our city, making a lasting impact through a …

Hang out with Indiegogo team members and campaigners in a city near you, find out more about crowdfunding best practices (offline and online), and more than likely have a drink on us. Indiegogo empowers people around the world to fund what matters to them. As the largest global crowdfunding platform, campaigns have launched from every country around the world with millions of dollars being distributed every week due to contributions made by the Indiegogo community. At its core, Indiegogo is the …

For readers of the Online Community Report or others interested in the topic of online community management, online social networking applications and online group collaboration. We discuss tools and strategies to enhance participation on various online communities that we support.

The goal of the SF Community Manger's crew is to meet and trade ideas. Community Management combines leadership, marketing, social media, customer service, and quite a few other skills as well.  One great way to keep up with all these areas of growth is to meet and exchange ideas, stories, lessons, etc. Given the dynamic and diverse companies, charities, and groups in our region, the chance to learn from people pursuing unique avenues is pretty darn exciting. On the simplest level, this group ca …

We are seeking fun people who enjoy making a difference through service to our community and shared experiences with friends. Welcome to the San Jose/South Bay Area Exchange Club where we not only meet to “exchange” ideas, but learn to laugh and grow together. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday from 12:15 p.m. – 01:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, located at 1350 North 1st Street in San Jose. Learn more at http://sjexchange.wordpress.com/

Welcome to Morehouse (Operated More University 1977-1997) "Fun is the goal; love is the way."  —Victor Baranco Inspired by its founder, Dr. Victor Baranco, and now by his widow, Dr. Cynthia Baranco, Morehouse has been a successful group living experiment for over 40 years. The cornerstone of our philosophy and life-style is the concept of perfection. Our working premise is that people and situations are right the way they are and include the potential for change. Our research, started by Vic B …

The purpose of this group is to promote Biodanza, a somatic practice that supports physical and emotional health and authentic self-expression through music, dance, voice and relationship, creating joy and aliveness and expanding our capacity to be in the present. Biodanza emerged in the the 60's from pioneering work of psychologist and anthropologist Rolando Toro Araneda and is currently and international movement. More at www.biodanza.us. In this meet up you will find Biodanza classes and work …

Are you looking for a new way to get in shape? Capoeira conditioning is a GREAT way to get your body back into action.  We use some of the basic moves of Capoeira to tone and strengthen as well as a way to get a great workout.  Any athlete can benefit from the overall conditioning of this class and maybe even discover a new hobby!

This is a group for young (ages 21-40ish) Jewish professionals (but is open to anybody regardless of religious or ethnic background) with an interest in participating in various Jewish community related volunteering projects in the spirit of Tikkun Olam - "repairing the world". The group was started as a way to meet like-minded people in a social setting and to do good within the community we live in.

Please join if you enjoy sharing or wants to learn more about a new economy, a new way of life where people share their time, objects, space and resources for a better world. This is an economy where peers, neighbors and people help one another meet basic needs, providing access over ownership. More connection --> less stuff. This group will facilitate bringing all of the sharers out there together to hang out, attend events, dinners, and meetups to tell stories and meet others who have the same …

We're a California based real estate investment club, helping our local and nationwide members build wealth through free education and resources. We turn ordinary folks into investors and ordinary investors into millionaires! All Are Welcome! Our mission is to provide you with information, inspiration and support to help you build more wealth and create the lifestyle you really want. We believe real wealth comes from ownership of income-generating assets such as property, businesses, products, …

We're a California based real estate investment club, helping our local and nationwide members build wealth through free education and resources. We turn ordinary folks into investors and ordinary investors into millionaires! All Are Welcome! Our mission is to provide you with information, inspiration and support to help you build more wealth and create the lifestyle you really want. We believe real wealth comes from ownership of income-generating assets such as property, businesses, products, …

Meet other Event Planners in your area. Discuss the best and worst practices, share advice, network, and plan!