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Remember the local Drive-In? Mom's station wagon, a blanket and some popcorn in the back? Well, the North Bay MOBILE DRIVE-IN is for you! We're enthusiasts and patrons of the projected arts determined to resurrect drive-up outdoor cinerama! It's totally FREE and as simple as pointing your car at the side of a building, tuning your radio to 88.3 FM and sitting back for a classic style drive-in experience.   There's even a concession stand and donations are always welcome to offset our costs. We …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

SF BADD - Bringing together the best minds in Building, Architecture, Design, and Development throughout the Bay area for casual, open, and productive conversation.  SF BADD members comprise a uniquely San Francisco blend of building design, real estate, investment, entrepreneurial, green construction, and commercial service providers.  Our events range from regular happy hours to office visits and industry symposiums. From brokers to builders, we rely on the people around us to help drive our b …

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 …

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 …

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

Confidence Builders towards Enlightenment: is a multi-disciplinary group that covers a range of diverse interest. The group meets and engages in a challenge each session. The concept of the winner takes all, is a perk. I believe to develop and build confidence the MIND must contiuously be challenged. The participants will brainstorm and develop critical thinking exercises, and we will also have light sessions where we share in our creativity. For the poet in us, we share poetry, creative writing …