We are single parents who would like to meet other single parents for adult interaction and socializing. This group will host: *Casual happy hours *Singles focused events *Outdoor activities *Themed parties *Mix and Mingle get-togethers *Wine tasting *Speed dating events The goal is to have a fun and friendly group for adult socializing that is inclusive of all single parents. Meet others who "get it" when it comes to being a single parent. Are you looking for a meetup group for single pare …

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 …

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.

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 …

Guys, are you realizing that parenthood isn't quite what you expected? Need some tools to help get you through the rough spots? Wonder what's up with this baby, and your partner? This is the group for you. Come meet other new and soon-to-be dads in a casual environment where you can grab coffee and ask questions -- the real questions -- and get answers. I am a Dad and a counselor and I want to help make this whole parenting thing a little less mysterious and a little more fun for you.

Are you a smart, fun PDXer Gen Xer who could stand a few more parent-friends? Do you default on the side of alternative? Maybe even consider yourself, dare I say it, the cool mommy? And I mean cool in a knows all the words to every Patsy Cline AND every Minor Threat song kinda way, not in a Rose McGowan in Jawbreaker kinda way. I don't know if you have to be Gen X, but that sense of irony seems to be peculiar to our generation, so I thought I'd try and narrow it down this way. It's not about bei …

PDX Sign Baby is a community of parents/care-givers who are interested in signing with their children (ages 0 to 4 years). We hold class/playgroup Thursdays at 2:00.  Classes are laid-back and engaging, incorporating read-alouds, rhymes, and songs, as well as time for the little ones to play and parents to socialize. While we do focus on signing, the broader mission of the group is two-fold: 1) Language Building (for the kiddos) 2) Community Building (for the parents) All members of the group a …

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 …

We have lots of folks from PDX metro area that are either looking to have children via egg donation and / or surrogacy, OR who already have kids via egg donation. We have quarterly meetings but thought that getting together informally would be great as well. Who should join? Anyone who is looking to become a parent via egg donation, or preparing to undergo a donor egg IVF cycle, or who is pregnant via egg donation, or is already a parent via egg donation and you live in the Portland Metro Area ( …

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 …

Experiments in Truth was a Meetup Group started to allow people to participate in a forum that I call "Truth Circles". Truth Circles are dedicated to exploring and expanding: truth through conversation self-discovery through introspection community through sharing Set in a safe, relaxed environment, come indulge in fascinating conversation. You will have the opportunity to expand your understanding and outlook as you share in vibrant discussion with other friendly people. Sharing and expand …

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!!

I'm lucky if I only work 40 hours and I think that I'm still a good mother though new at it! This is [will be] a group for moms/dads with young kids trying to figure out how to juggle work and family while still finding time for themselves.  I'm based in NE Portland and will next to never head over to the west side unless it's downtown, the Children's Museum, and to the zoo.  Special events are my exception, so I'll primarily be posting activities W. of 82nd and N. of Powell. I see this group as …

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Babies of 2012 unite ! I'm Jen. New stay at home mom. New to Hillsboro. Thirty-something. My super son, Charlie, was born in April of this year. I would love to meet other moms with babies around his age to watch them grow and share in the adventure of parenting. Ideally the group would have a standing weekly meeting that different members would take turns organizing. Meet ups can be at homes,parks,events,etc. This will take place on a weekday, the day and time to be determined by the first few …

Welcome to Portland Poly Family meetup, the Portland Oregon based meetup group for polyamorous individuals with a mindset for building family and community This community is geared at establishing a support system for alternative poly family units in order to create a sense of community, support, friendship, and to allow relationships to grow naturally in a community setting. Our group is based on the principle that every person deserves a village. We welcome those with children of all ages, e …

Typically for those involved in hostile divorce situations; Parental alienation is a social dynamic, generally occurring due to divorce or separation, when a child expresses unjustified hatred or unreasonably strong dislike of one parent, making access by the rejected parent difficult or impossible. These feelings may be influenced by negative comments by the other parent and by the characteristics, such as lack of empathy and warmth, of the rejected parent I have been working with Jill Egizii f …

This group is for all those moms who have found themselves raising children primarily by themselves. Whether your situation was by choice, chance, or tragic event - this group may be for you! The dynamics of a single parent family are difficult if not impossible for others to understand who haven't experienced it - lets start a safe circle of friends where we won't be judged, pitied, or excluded. I'm hoping for single mom's regardless of age, backgrounds, religion, route to single parenthood, et …

This group is for Mom's of young children that live in Northeast Portland and love to meet up regularly! We meet at parks, cafe's, play gyms, special events, movies, sometimes peoples houses, you name it! This group was started by two Cully Moms that just wanted to meet other moms in the area. We are looking for Mom's who can offer non-judgmental friendship to all mom's regaredless of different parenting philosophies. Being a mom is HARD WORK, but we can make this easier by supporting one anothe …

This is a group for any new parent that is interested in meeting up with other families for affordable activities in Southeast Portland, like going to story time at the library, having picnics in the park, coffee & walk meetups, and play dates in our homes. We also have events for just the adults, like Moms' Night Out, book club … and anything else that looks like fun! Children of all preschool ages are welcome, but most events are ideal for children born between August 2010 to July 2012.

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 …

Oregon Fathers for Equal Rights is a group of people working together to promote equal rights for all parents. We are parents who love our children and believe every child needs and deserves to be loved by and have equal parenting opportunities from both Dad and Mom. We actively seek to bring awareness to issues surrounding fathers, families, and their children; help influence logical and enforceable changes in our legal system to offer responsible Fathers and parents equal protection under the …

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 …

After many years of struggling with a child with special years, I came across a technique that has helped me and my family greatly. This technique is called collaborative problem solving with Dr. Ross Greene. He has written such books as The Explosive Child and has a website called Lives in the Balance. I am in no way connected to him or this website I do use this technique in my home and would like to create a group that is fun and supports parents in their journey to using this technique. If y …

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 …

As a parent of an autistic child, perhaps you have found that other people cannot relate to what we consider to be a normal day? Come join other parents of kids with autism and other spectrum disorders to socialize, share experiences, network and make friends for both you and your kids.

This group is for single parents and their families that live in inner East Side Portland and want to get together and participate in activities with their kids. I know not all of us have an easy time getting out to adult meetups, so this group is focused primarily on activities that are geared towards the whole family. I would love to see it grow into a fun and supportive group.  I'm going to keep the group information only available to members in the group and will screen new members to be sur …

We are parents of beautiful heroes - infants, boys, and girls with rare blood disorders or cancer. And we are the heroes who love, nurture, and care for them. But even superheroes need support. We are here to do that for each other. To be there during tough moments. To lift each other up and remind each other of our heroic powers when it all seems like too much. And like the A-Team, Fantastic Four, GI Joe, or Voltron, hopefully we'll crack some jokes and have a little fun now and then, when bein …