Are you tired of meeting mamas who's idea of good parenting is plopping their tot in front of the tv with a soda? This is a 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. We live in a western industrialized culture that has placed great importance on efficiency & technology, I value nature and health and I strive to find a balance in my life between these …

We're giving local families a voice in the home birth community! (Although our main title is "Home Birth Families," we support all out of hospital birth choices.) In fact, our group is a diverse mix of parents, doulas, midwives, business owners, and many other supportive individuals. Are you currently pregnant and have questions about out of hospital birth, and would like to meet other like minded families? Please join us for support on your journey. We'd love to answer any questions and h …

Does music thrill you? Is your heart a flower, dripping petals everywhere? Is there a feeling you get when you look to the west? Do you wish you were one of the Van Trapp children, skipping through the Alps singing a merry song? Oh, Good! I found you! I'm starting this group because I love to exult in the beauty of nature, sing on the trail, swim in creeks, and recite poetry, and I need some company. If you're a reverer of nature, come on a hike with me. Woo-hoo! Let's Howl.

“Just when you think it can’t get any better, it does. That’s the law.” ~ Byron Katie The Work is a way of identifying and questioning the thoughts that cause all of the fear, violence, depression, frustration, and suffering in the world. Come join our qualified facilitators, other participants like you, and experience the happiness of undoing those thoughts through The Work and allow your mind to return to its true awakened, peaceful, and creative nature. People who do “The Work” commonly repor …

Meet local atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, scientific naturalists and other friends of reason for conversation and friendship! We often meet on Portland's West side but welcome people from anywhere. This group meets socially to discuss how to live and raise a family in a society greatly influenced by religious beliefs. We have a robust love of both life and reason and we bring that sentiment to our gatherings. Meetings are informal and social. Conversation is spirited and polite. …

Recently much information has come out supporting the health benefits of every other day calorie restriction and/or intermittent fasting (that is, skipping eating 2 days a week up to half the days of a week).  Physiologist Brad Pilon (see: http://bradpilon.com/brads-blog for his views) advocates not eating calories for 1 to 2 days a week, while James Johnson, MD, author of the "Alternate Day Diet" (read reviews of his approach at: http://www.amazon.com/Alternate-Day-Diet-M-D-James-Johnson/dp/B00 …

Why Join:                                                                                                       Join Button ^^^^^ This is a great group to round out your weekly fitness and health, to get outdoors (sometimes indoors), and to meet new people. We offer a variety of activities to help you get healthier and moving, including walks, bike rides, running, water aerobics, farmers markets and other fitness and health related activities.  Most activities will be located in NW/SW Portland …

3 months to prepare for the BEST NEW YEAR of your life!   We start OCT 1 and End Jan 1st!! How is that for timing? A perfect way to start the new year and get through the holiday without gaining. You can do this and I would LOVE to help you... Surrender Your Jeans to me!! bring in a pair of jeans that you WANT to fit into...  Leave them with me, join our bootcamp, involve your kids, have fun, learn to make exercise a habit, improve your energy, win prizes, make friends, sleep better, eat bett …

If you are homeschooling in Clark County, or considering it, this is a great way to connect with other families for information, support, and activities. We are a diverse group, welcoming all families, regardless of homeschooling style, without favoring any method, philosophy or belief. The group is designed for younger homeschooled children ages 4-12 years old and their parents. Younger and older siblings are welcome too! Vancouver Homeschoolers not only provides activities for homeschooling fa …