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This is a place for unschooling families to plan and host events, and to build connections for children and parents. Every person who joins will be an Assistant Organizer, and will have the ability to plan events, outings, play dates, etc. Most of our events take place in Contra Costa County, and most of our children are currently under ten years of age. Our group holds kindness and empathy as core values, and we all commit to work proactively to teach our children solid conflict resolution skil …

The purpose of the group is to bring together parents and families (including babies/toddlers and/or kids) from all over the world and the US who have settled down in the Bay Area and are going through an early parenting experience.  We'd like to explore the Bay Area, and to share and learn from each others’ cultures! We enjoy nature, urban activities, and international food. We would like to share activities and food/recipes with other parents and their families and work towards building an int …

Indigo Outdoors is a place to meet like-minded people in a beautiful outdoor setting where we'll explore the joys and challenges of being indigo (or crystal / rainbow / star) adults, teens or parents of them. I especially want to guide our talks towards finding your mission and purpose and acting on it. I've been a coach for 10 years and was recently guided and strongly nudged to begin coaching indigo adults in finding and grounding their truth and strength and beauty, and then launching into th …

Meet other women in the East Bay walking and hiking together for fitness, fun, and friendship! Where:  Our events are primarily held in the mornings at locations along the 680 corridor, from Pleasanton to Danville, with occasional events in other areas throughout the East Bay. What:  Both weekday and weekend hikes and walks.  Running events are currently on hold. Who:  Women of all ages!  Children are welcome.  An event will state if it is stroller-friendly.  If attending a hike with a child, th …

The purpose of this group is to gather like minded preppers that understand the following is possible. A natural disaster in our immediate area such as an earthquake, financial collapse, other disasters or chaos. I have an extensive background in the martial arts, personal security training from all levels of force. I train everyone from children all the way up to law enforcement. I am looking for a network of like minded working professionals who are interested in sharing their ideas and bringi …

Welcome to the Da Vinci Homeschool Group! We were formerly known as Little Scholars and have recently decided to change our name to better reflect the interests of the group. We take inspiration from Leonardo Da Vinci and have a mix of art, science, free exploration, following passions and life long learning. This group is geared for children approximately Pre-K through middle school, although we have no age requirement and siblings are always welcome. We meet for field trips, craft activities, …

"You must BE the change you wish to see in the world." ~Mahatma Gandhi This group is for anyone who would like to explore him or herself in a deeper way; who yearns for a creative outlet through which to express him/herself; who feels isolated or alone and needs the connection and support of an *authentic* community; who longs to free him/herself from old wounds that are keeping him/her stuck or repeating the same patterns over and over again; who has *big* dreams and visions but difficulty mani …

The CCCMoms are a wonderful, supportive group of ladies who enjoy each other's company during weekly park play dates, Girls Night Out events, and moms-only activities. In addition, we also plan weekend family events, music sing along groups, field trips, and seasonal holiday parties! We are a drama-free organization, and a fun and friendly group of moms. We have children of all ages from newborn to early elementary school age. We welcome any parent, or mom-to-be, who has the time and desire to a …

If you are seeking a church that is guided by the teachings of Jesus in an open-minded and progressive way, a way to work for justice and peace, both locally and globally, a beautiful, inspiring, natural setting, a diverse, inclusive, multi-racial, open and affirming community, inspiring preaching and music, a community where God’s love knows no bounds, where all are welcome, young, old, rich, poor, different colors and sexual orientation a nurturing faith community that supports families, one w …

There's a lot going on in Contra Costa County, especially for homeschooling families, and here is a great, active group to share it with!   The decision to educate your children at home is a big one that can be challenging and very exciting at the same time. Having a community is a great way to make connections with other local homeschoolers. We welcome both new and seasoned homeschooling families and all learning styles. Every Tuesday, at 10:00 AM, we meet for park days at a variety of parks a …