Let's get together for fun, free or low cost activities with people who use the same language, ASL. Also welcome to those who want to learn ASL. I am an interpreter and meet a lot of people new to the area or whose friends have moved away who don't know there are lots of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing in the area to be friends with. Family and friends of Deaf people are welcome to come and learn ASL too. All are welcome. We will support each other. Take walks. Have picnics. Take our kids or dogs to th …

Have you had a spiritual experience? Meet other people who have had one too. Some 33 percent of Americans say they've had a remarkable experience. Profound spiritual experiences include: Out-of-body adventures, Astral projection, Near-death experiences, Prophetic dreams, Dreams with a departed loved one, A sense you have lived before, Deja vu, Seeing an inner light, or Hearing an inner sound. You can connect with other like-minded Souls and learn new ways of exploring your inner worlds. Meet o …

The Native Plant Salvage Alliance (NPSA) collaborates to preserve, restore and teach about native flora in Tacoma and Pierce County, Washington. The NPSA was originally created in 2003 by volunteers to support citizen plantings and habitat restoration projects occurring throughout the Puget Sound basin. The NPSA orchestrates the sweat equity of volunteers to dig for beneficial plants before bulldozers arrive for development. Along the way volunteers learn to identify and understand the many val …

If you want to relax your body, calm your mind and have access to more energy, this is a event you will be interested in attending. This gentle stretching and meditation practice is learned through experience rather than learned through knowledge. You will experience stabilizing your physical health through stretching and optimal breathing exercise along with clearing and calming your mind through guided meditation. People of any age, body type and fitness level are welcome to participate comfor …

It feels so good to be back in touch with the Meetup world! This meet up is a rather different Meetup Group. This group is for anyone who wants to get involved into the community while having fun. Also for anyone who just wants to stay up to date on whats going on in the community. We announce job and educational opportunities from all over as well here. Are you a human services person? a volunteer with a passion to change lives? We're you once homeless, felt alone and now want to give back? Are …

This is a group for anyone interested in Big Data. All skills levels are welcome.

Mission Statement We are Tacoma area investors and traders. Participants in our Meetup group aren’t simply members; we are all partners pursuing successful trading based on sound rules and guidelines of CAN SLIM methodology. Participation is our cornerstone because a group is only as good as the effort its members put forth. Regardless of experience, beginner or guru, we welcome individuals who are interested in learning more about “How to Make Money in Stocks” and willing to help us make this …

AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. This established group welcomes new members who would enjoy belonging to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance. This Meetup is public outreach for our local branch (Tacoma and the surrounding area) which was established in 1907. We have monthly meeting from September through May with stimulating programs on timely topics. Our meetings are open to t …

REIA, the Real Estate Investors Association of Washington, is a real estate investing club made up of individual real estate investors focused on assignments, wholesaling, flips, lease/options, landlording, rehabs, abandoned properties, probates, auctions, REOs, land, single family, mobile homes, mobile parks, self storage, multi-family and commercial properties. Any and all ways to creatively buy, sell and finance properties! The REIA Monthly Meeting is held on the second Monday of each month …

Dedicated to sharing the power of our local networks, the TPC is designed to connect professionals from all sectors. Find opportunity as we discover what Tacoma's experts offer to your business, network, and future.

Our group is about connecting parents who are interested in holistic health, natural parenting and green living. We are a growing demographic of holistic-minded parents questioning conventional wisdom re: birth, childrearing, healthcare, sustainable living, education and more! Holistic Moms Network (www.HolisticMoms.org) is a national, non-profit, membership based organization and as such relies on member support to help fulfill its mission. Membership is only $45/year. We encourage individuals …

GO HERE to learn more about us, see our past and current book selections and read our FAQ's. Books shared monthly that's what we do Oh the fun we have too Oust you'll never be if you don't read or finish the book Kindred souls you will meet that is the hook Look forward to Sarah keeping us on track Oh themed potlucks are our knack Very own signature drink we do sip Even movies, game nights and baby showers we do with zip Reserve the first Saturday of each month at three So now you have all the …

Meet fellow shutterbugs near you! Come to a Photography 'Social' to talk about the latest gear, swap tips and techniques, share your images and stories. We will schedule shooting opportunities throughout the Puget Sound area that can challenge your skills and present you with the opportunity to learn something new or share what you know, and have fun doing it! See more of the group pictures on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/497917@N23/

Coast 2 Coast REIA is your nationwide advocate for real estate investing. We are focused on providing opportunity, forging education, and connecting our members with multiple strategic partnerships in the Real Estate Industry to catapult their investing career. At Coast 2 Coast REIA our mission is helping investors of all types find deals that suit them. Our Motto is, “Moving forward by giving back”. By creating an environment of connecting people to collaborate on opportunities, help members fi …

Geared for those who have considered, are considering entering the wedding and portrait photography business (or for those who simply want to take better family & friend portraits) with opportunities to build your portfolio and receive a little instruction. This site is NOT geared for brides to join.  HOWEVER, if you are looking for a wedding photographer please e-mail the organizer and I will be more than happy to assist you (free) in finding a photographer for your wedding day. Back to the gro …

We are going to get together every week to play all sorts of Board games. If you already love games or want to learn some new ones, stop by.

This meetup aims to provide a forum for free-thinking people to explore the unseen influences and little understood phenomena that permeate our known world.  We believe that everyone has wisdom to offer and are confident that as a group we will enjoy delving into many topics that will keep us all engaged and learning. We would love for you to join us in sharing knowledge, ideas, questions and even giving readings. Our goal is to create community and nurture honest relationships in the spirit of …

Chomping at the bit to practice your 敬語 but don't want to brave Seattle traffic to chat up the folks at Uwajimaya? Aching to augment your grasp of ある/ありません, but haven't found a good place to practice in Tacoma? Looking to liberate your ら　り　る　れ　ろ from behind that lump stuck in your throat? We're the brand-new just-out Japanese Meetup in Tacoma. Our over-all purpose is to practice and improve our spoken Japanese, but really, as far as topics go, the sky is the limit. Want to talk about the latest …

This meetup supports the social component of the "Ask an Atheist", a Call-In Radio Show featuring atheists from the Tacoma/Seattle Area. It is dedicated to atheism, separation of church and state, and free inquiry. We love chattin', drinkin', eatin', and calling BS on the people's beliefs of (insert god-of-choice) . Socialize and commiserate with your favorite personalities and behind-the-scenes crew from the show or learn about upcoming events here.

The best venue in Tacoma for Karaoke and Dancing is at the Tacoma Elks Lodge. We are located in our new Pavilion at Allenmore Golf Course, 2125 S. Cedar St, TAcoma, WA 98405 Dinner is served starting at 6pm, (usually about $8 including soda and tax) We play our own verson of Family Feud Style Team Trivia and it's a blast! If your team wins (up tp 4 players) you each get a $5 discout ticket for the next weeks dinner and bar bill! It's FREE to play! Trivia starts at 6:45pm. At 7:30, our Karaoke Ho …

The Tacoma Photographers Group was established to provide a resource of networking, learning, and enjoyment for Tacoma area photographers. All skill levels and photo disciplines are welcome to the group. We have big plans for the Tacoma Photographers Group (TPG) - meetups, workshops, shootouts, and much more to help enrich and empower new and seasoned photographers alike. We look forward to the awesome things in-store, and please make suggestions!

Want to: Learn more about native plants ? Landscape with native plants (and save on your watering bill)? Provide habitat for wildlife ? Meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts ? Help restore natural areas? Then join our meetup group, attend our presentations, take part in hikes and other sponsored events. For more information see the Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) website at http://www.wnps.org or the South Sound Chapter (SSC) website at http://www.southsoundchapterwnps.org.

This is a group for anyone interested in learning and playing the modern version of the ancient Irish sport of Hurling, the fastest game on grass. Think of a combination of soccer, hockey, and lacrosse. "A truly beautiful game, the Irish have perfected violence and speed and given it a league to play in. " "First we hurl, then we drink."

The Lean Startup is a global movement that has brought new excitement to entrepreneurship and innovation, and is transforming the way new products and services are built and launched. The assumption is that the Tacoma startup community has enough interest in the application of Lean Startup Principles and the Customer Development process, developed by Steve Blank and refined by Eric Ries, to foster a vibrant Lean Startup Circle Group in Tacoma. We would like to bring the Tacoma Lean Startup commu …

This support group is for parents with children on the Autism spectrum, children with Speech Apraxia, or just parents of special needs children in general. When you have a child with a special need, support groups can be a lifeline. Attending them and interacting with others with similar issues can offset the feeling that you are the only one in your situation. Also, other parents can suggest coping strategies and offer tips on useful resources and skilled caregivers. In addition, depending on h …

As a community let's get together to support the blues local music scene, and have a blast doing it. If your a musician, venue owner, or fan, we can all participate in making the South Puget Sound area one of the strongest music communities in the NW. As a supporter, and as the WBS co Music Director I am a knowledgeable resource of where, whom, what to see. If you want to learn, participate or just watch and enjoy the blues community with other people. It's the Blues!!

Mission Statement: To plan moderate to challenging weekend and evening walking meetups for women only members(male guests OK!) to improve their health and well being, while allowing us to socialize. Visit our About Us Page to learn more! http://www.meetup.com/WeekendWalkers/about/

I want to introduce people to different healing modalities and herbs. To educate people about natural ways of healing. If you want to learn about natural healing methods please join us.