Adventurous when it comes to trying new restaurants, new cuisines, spirits, beer and wine? Do you like meeting new interesting people?  Are you a single parent seeking adult conversation?  Is it about time to step back out?  Are you new to Bend but don't know a soul?  Have you been here for years, but never knew this kind of thing existed?  Would you like to expand your social or business network? If yes to any of the above, you've come to the right place! Welcome. 20+ times a month, we seek o …

This group is for single parents with regular partial or full custody in the Portland Metro area. Its an opportunity for us to meet each other, share our experiences, and have a great time. We try to meet for dinner at least once a week, and have done a number of other events including skating, zoo days, hikes, OMSI trips and theme parks. All events are kid friendly unless otherwise marked. We have a "sister" meetup group at http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Single-Parent-Happy-Hour-Group/ for peop …

Get out and about with your kids, meet other parents, and with any luck everyone can find some new playmates and friends. We'll visit parks, go on hikes, play in the children's museums, go to the zoo, enjoy relaxing play dates at members' homes, and find endless new ways of exploring Salem and beyond with parents and their favorite shorter people. Our membership area includes Salem/Keizer and surrounding communities (Silverton, Stayton, Independence, Dallas, Monmouth, Aumsville, Turner, Brooks, …

Ignite your child's love for Judaism! Each week, moms and tots will enjoy a new theme incorporating movement excercises, music, sensory play and crafts. Great oppurtunity to hang out with other Jewish Moms! Hebrew immersion Join us for one class or for the entire session. Ages 0-3 years

Join us to meet other local Portland area parents and caregivers who want to teach their babies sign language (ASL signs). No experience is needed! Come, play & sign with us! *please note* As of summer 2011, this group is on hiatus indefinitely.  For information on classes and events, please visit us at: www.portlandearlylearning.com

We are a friendly group of single parents & grandparents who participate in a variety of activities.  Please feel free to join us.  Our group encompasses men & women ages 40's & up.  Your children do not need to be living with you, and the majority of us are empty-nesters. We do such things as eat out, go to the movies, play pool, have potlucks, game nights, go for walks/hikes, go camping, etc. The Eugene Chapter of PWP (Parents Without Partners) is part of a long-standing, non-profit, internati …

Mom & Baby Coffee Hour If you can't remember the last time you enjoyed a proper adult conversation, then Mom & Baby Coffee Hour is for you! Dig yourself out from under all those diapers and come hang out with other moms. You"ll enjoy great discussion and a cup of coffee while the babies have fun with excersaucers, floor mats and toys. Bask in the joys of motherhood as you discover new things about your baby's development. Rediscover your creative side as we learn to scrapbook your babies favor …

I decided to start this group because the older I get, the more difficult it is to create new friendships with quality people. I'm a single working professional who would like to meet the same and have great times doing it. The purpose of this group is to increase your social circle by attending fun activities with like minded people. Whether you're new to the area, or are a native and just find yourself in a situation where you would like to meet new people you can relate to, this group may be …

Eugene Mom and Dad's Group is a growing community of parents and parents-to-be who are looking to expose themselves and their families to social, educational and wellness events, classes, play-dates, parties and more. And maybe meet a few new friends along the way We are moms, dads, working, stay at home, married, single, Eugene/Springfield natives and transplants. We all have the desire to expose and introduce our children to new people and enriching life experiences in our community. All memb …

This is a meetup where families lead by gay parents can get together and let their kids play, to share idea's, relax ad enjoy each other's company. Come and enjoy the lovely parks Wilsonville and the Portland area has to share! We can play games, have coffee, sit quietly. There are no rules other than kindness and respect for the diverse family structure and parenting styles we each have.

Hello Fabulous Mommies, welcome! :) We look forward to meeting fellow Fabulous Mama's in the Portland area! Are you a mom with a baby or pre-school children, or an expecting mom who hasn't had an opportunity to meet other mom's in the area? Or are you interested in joining a group that is fun, while offering opportunity for your children to meet other children? Well, that's great, "welcome"! This group is for fun moms who are looking for other moms to connect with socially. If you love getting …

Are you a single parent who would like to have a single location for helpful and fun activities, resources, and information that is pertinent to YOUR life as a single parent? I am starting this group because there are lots of resources out there, but sometimes hard to find the ones that apply to us as single moms and dads, and we just don't have the time to go hunting for them. At our meetups we will be involved with simple fun events, but you will also have the opportunity to attend more ed …

Want to be a part of a group of moms who care about each other, like to have fun, love their children, don't take themselves or life too seriously? "Yes," you say? Then you've come to the right group. Check your worries at the door and join us with the children for some great events such as local playdates at parks, indoor playgyms, OMSI, coffee shops, the zoo, and potlucks. Monthly, we enjoy our moms' nights out together and Bunco. We've been known to take a moms' weekend trip away...and we can …

We invite you to join our community of secular humanists and other people who love life and reason. Here, you can exchange ideas and experiences, make new friends and contribute to positive change. We also have a vibrant community of families where parents can find support in raising children well without religion. CFI–Salem Humanists parent organization, Center for Inquiry, is an educational nonprofit organization whose mission it is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free in …

My husband and I had our first child, Jesse, on June 23, 2010. We quickly noticed how much being a parent changes some of your friendships when your friends do not have children! We would like to meet other couples who would enjoy an occasional evening out as well as different get-togethers with the babies. We would like to keep the group limited to babies born in 2010 to first-time parents. Our hope is for all of us and our children to build long-lasting friendships with each other. Maybe somed …

Join forces with fabulously philanthropic females to better our communities and the world!  We are a dedicated group of diverse women who get together to volunteer and donate to nonprofits in the greater Portland metro area.  We enjoy sharing our love for community service and giving back, while also socializing and having fun! This is a group to meet other women in the area who want to make a difference in our community and the world.  No in-depth knowledge of any one cause or special skills a …

We are a group with a variety of lifestlyles & backgrounds with one thing in common...we're all looking to meet new friends in the area and enjoy a little down time and some laughter. We enjoy being an interactive group and plan  many events  Everyone has the capability to suggest events that they would like to see happen. This site is set up in a way to encourage each member to initiate and participate in events!! I will post the events that YOU say you want. So go to the idea page....post your …

I decided to create Spanish BabyTime because I have not been able to find a Spanish playgroup for my little girl now 1 year old that provided what I was looking for. The purpose of this group is to expose little ones to español through song, play, rhymes and reading books out loud. If your first or second language is español or you would like your child to learn or hear another language come join us. Our mission is for our children to learn español with other children through fun and play. Every …

I am a mom of 2 kids aged 1 and 2 and I work full time. My family recently moved to Portland and don't know anyone here. I haven't really found any groups that cater to working parents so I decided to start my own. This will focus on late afternoon/weekend playdates as well as fun parent get-togethers. Moms and Dads welcome!! Preferably young kids aged 3 and under. This is not geographically limited - the goal is to provide meetups around the area so we can explore new places and meet others nea …

I am looking to create this group in hopes of giving everyone a chance to meet new life long friends, chat about parenting, give our children a chance to socialize and grow together, and just have some fun! If you are looking for playdates, friends to meet and rainy day creative activities -- please join! Our little ones are ranging from newborn to about 5 years in age. Looking forward to meeting you and your little ones!!

Hey GBTQ dads and kids, This group is a place for us to hang out with other non-traditional dad-headed families at least once a month. There aren't many families like ours around compared with hetero- or lesbian-headed families. Therefore it isn't very often we get to relax with others like us. We welcome gay, bisexual, transgendered (men who were born women), queer and queer-identified parents and their children. Also welcome all you guys thinking about taking the leap to parenthood - come h …

This is a meetup for parents of all kinds with kids in middle school or high school to get together with their kids and have fun. Anyone can post activities. Hiking, biking, kayaking, movies, dinner, book club, anything you might think would be fun or something you would like to try. This is a place for you and your kids to meet other people and get out and have a good time.

This is a group where young children (ages 0 - 10yrs) can come together, be safe, and have fun during playtime. I started this group because I want my daughter to feel safe and have a strong support group with other children who have food allergies. Caring for a child with life-threatening food allergies is difficult. This play group can also act as a support group by building relationships and confidence not only with children, but with the parents as well. To ensure the safety of the children …

This is a small meetup/playgroup for open minded, fun, healthy, globally conscientiousness mamas who enjoy providing the best childhood for their children while maintaining their own identity & interests. I want this to be a small group that provides a supportive respectful environment for moms and their children. We will welcome each member with their individual parenting style and interests without passing judgement. We live in a western industrialized culture that has placed great importance …

Kiwanis is an international service club founded in 1915. Their mission is to help children and those needy in our community and around the world. Join forces with us to help the Tualatin community!  You don't have to live in Tualatin just care about people no matter where they are. We are a dedicated group of diverse men and women who get together to volunteer and donate to Kiwanis in the Tualatin and surrounding areas.  We enjoy sharing our love for community service and giving back, while als …

This is a group for parents and kids with a taste for adventure, getting together to do things outdoors and around the area. This group will cater to working parents who are more available to do things on nights and weekends. Group is open to all families however, whether working or stay at home parents. This is a place for new families in the area to get to know one another and share fun times with our kids. Our hope is to explore Salem, Mt. Angel, and Silverton area. This could be either over …

Hello moms of Portland. This group is for Russian, Russian/American and any other nationalities who want to expose their toddlers and young kids to the Russian language. I am Russian born but raised here in the US and would love to meet with other parents to be able to speak more Russian with all our children. I would love to find moms who want to have playmates where speaking and learning Russian is encourages and I'd love to find mom who can read stories in Russian and do Russian songs and eve …

This is a group for expecting parents in Bend and Central Oregon. We will share our experiences, enjoy pregnancy-friendly exercise activities, and support each other during this exciting time. A group for future parents who want to share a cup of tea, pamper ourselves, and exchange our favorite books and resources for pregnancy.