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hi there! i just took over the group on 19 aug 2008. hoping to organize dinners for about 20 persons in a cool restaurant of sort. *ALL/ANY* suggestion(s) welcomed! :) :) :) :) :) DO JOIN US AT TON KIANG!!!! :D p.s. PLEASE SHOW UP IF YOU RESPOND YES.. LOL!! :P

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my foodie buddies! *yatta!*
1.25

Meet us 24/7 for Cocktails, Dancing, Dining, Concerts, Beach activities, Sport activities, Art Galleries, Weekend Getaways, Networking and other Exclusive Events. Our events and activities are all over the Bay Area. Both singles and couples are welcome in our group. To join our group you MUST fill out the Online Personal Introduction Form and pl

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Social Club/ NightLife
4.5

In principle, I oppose speed-dating events that require an application without a written appeals process. Why show up to big promoted parties at, for example, Ana-Mandara, Suede, etc., when the bash is a really a bunch of smaller self-contained cliques? And, can someone honestly say that she got in line earlier enough to get the discounted door p

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Singles
4.0

The SF Bay Area is THE PLACE to "come out" and meet others who are willing to question and challenge cherished dogmas of any stripe. Let's get together at a potluck, meet at a bar or a coffee shop, go hiking, you name it. Exchange ideas, news, share your success stories and get support from other free thinking people. This MeetUp is an "umbrella

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individuals
4.5

The San Francisco Bay Area is host to many of the best and most unique beer producers in the country. Some are considered mirco-breweries, only producing enough fermented beverage for their customers, while others produce for an international audience. This group is dedicated to a wide variety of beer tasting activities including; * Brewery t

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Beer Explorers
4.75

Welcome to Bay Area Singles. Get ready to enjoy fun and elegant mixers and dance parties for singles in the Bay Area. This group has a wonderful mix of people of all ages. So please don't join and then complain that people are too young or too old. Generally people are 25 up and in 30's, 40's & 50's. Some are younger than 25 and some are over

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Singles
4.5

This is a group for anyone currently working or interested in Game Development. We primarily discuss current games and technology, market trends and issues facing the industry. Its a great causal place to network and pick up some interesting tips. We'll have speakers and themes. Feel free to make suggestions! We'll take road trips all over th

 I wonder if there are any focus groups I can go to for gaming that you guys would know. 

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Video Game Developers
4.0

Organized by the founder of http://wwwBestOfBayArea.com, we're a group interested in Dining Out and Wine Tasting. Come to a local Dining Out or Wine Tasting Meetup with fellow foodies, gourmets or those that like to enjoy a glass of wine. Discover new restaurants, enjoy fantastic wine and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner or wine dr

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Best of Bay Area.com's Fans
4.75

Food Art Discussion Live music Movies and ??. A little bit of this and a little bit of that. I started this group to explore the area and meet new people, as I had only moved here in 2007. We now have several people organizing events. Each one of us puts up events that we like doing ourselves instead of trying to please the most people.

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People Interested in Dining Out
4.5

Don't want to be at home? Come join us, escape from the real world for a while. Most of us are hardworking professional, Chinese food lovers, located at San Francisco Bay Area. Want to discover new restaurants, karaoke bars, fine art galleries, theaters, play bowling, pooling and games, discuss new technology?. Let's rock the night, give us your sm

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Fun People
5.0

Don't want to be at home? Come join us, escape from the real world for a while. Most of us are hardworking professional, Chinese food lovers, located at San Francisco Bay Area. Want to discover new restaurants, karaoke bars, fine art galleries, theaters, play bowling, pooling and games, discuss new technology?. Let's rock the night, give us your sm

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Singles, professionals, people
5.0

The group aims to start the work week right by having fun in local restaurants and bars. Sometimes, however, the blahs can and should be fought on days other than Monday! Join the fun....

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folks who like food and drink
4.75

Introducing the new and fun way to find your new roommate. Whether you want to meet some people to find a new place with, or if you have a spare room you'd like to fill, Flatmate Meetup is a fun and social way to get it done. Why sort through hundreds of e-mails to set up roommate interviews, only to get rejected? Why spend an entire weekend

 to find a place of course 

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People looking for a roomate
4.25

Are you new to San Francisco? So are we! Let's meetup and figure out this beautiful city together. Where the best neighborhoods to live are. What secrets only the locals know. This is the group to join when you are new in town.

1,229
SF Newcomers
4.75

INFINITE BANKING:How to Become Your Own Banker & Create Your Own Private TAX FREE Bank! Welcome to the Infinite Banking Financial Revolution! Learn how You can take control of your money, your cash flow & recapture thousand of dollars of interest currently being lost to banking and financial institutions! All are welcome. Come & Learn How To T

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Investors
4.0

Our group assists others in the realization of their dreams and passions while building enduring relationships and improving the quality of life with our family, friends, and all those we encounter on our life's journey. Join us! Meet friends...Grow wealth...Live RichlyTM

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Law of Attraction Practicers
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Marin Singles events has an awesome Casino night 2x a month! For begginers. 2 age groups ( 35 years and older) & ( 21 - 45 years old )http://www.norcalsinglesevents.com Dinner is served first, people bring their own wine or other alcoholic drink. Non alcohol drinks served, snacks, desert and coffee. Real Poker and Black Jack tables, Professional

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Marin Singles Events
5.0

Companion MeetUp group for http://www.MoxieintheCity.net. Social events, networking events, professional business workshops and seminars. Our events are about connecting - socially, professionally and emotionally. Singles, SF Newbies, Couples .....all are welcome! Read our dating/sex advice blog: http://www.moxieblog.typepad.com Average A

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Midwesterners
2.75

The Positive World was created with one mission in mind: To make the World a more positive place! The excitement and anticipation is growing all over! Join our crusade and this MeetUp to make the World a more positive place. Dial into our Live International Conference Call every Thursday at 9 PM EST. Call (712) 429-0690 pin # 121537. If you

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Law of Attraction Practicers
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This meetup group is for members of Red Sox Nation who miss the comraderie of watching games with other over-the-top Sox fans. If you know the thrill of come-from-behind wins and the bitter disappointment of gut-wrenching losses, if you're one of those fans who believes in jinxes and won't say "no hitter," "shut out" or "hit for the cycle" when

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Red Sox Fanatics
4.75

Meet local Russian language and culture lovers, while enjoying Russian food. Whether you are a native Russian speaker, had Russian speaking parents or grandparents, worked or volunteered in the FSU, current or former students of Russian, or simply like the sound of Russian - these dinners provide opportunities for an evening of Russian food, cultu

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Russian Speakers
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Imtrepreneur is a mastermind group for immigrant entrepreneurs living in or near San Francisco & Silicon Valley. Our mastermind and learning meetings provide a great opportunity where quality entrepreneurs can easily meet and learn from each other. Most of us are from foreign countries, but not everyone. Whether you are looking to get business advi

 right on! 

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Entrepreneurs
4.75

Want to jump out of a plane? Kayak in the moonlight? Bike Angel Island? Or maybe just eat good food along with some good conversation? Great... so do we!! We are Urban Diversion, San Francisco & The Bay Area's Premier Social, Activities & Adventures Club. With 40+ events EVERY month, there is definitely something for everybody.... It is a great

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Adventurerists
4.75

Feeling unmotivated in your home office? Meet other entrepreneurs who work from home or coffee shops and discuss challenges that come with it. Learn about coworking - a way to develop deeper relationships by sharing a common workspace. All our events will be held at Sandbox Suites, the biggest coworking space in SF and a haven for entrepreneurs.

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Entrepreneurs
4.75

For investors who want to learn how to be successful in the Forex market. We discuss principles of risk management, technical analysis, trading methods and offer support and advice to Investors of all levels.

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Forex Traders
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Interested in Japanese Language & Culture? Want to hang out with people from/who have lived in Japan? I know I do. I spent a year studying abroad in Tokyo when in college, and now work in an industry with many Japanese companies. So, what's the goal of this meetup you ask? Simple, I want to create a meetup where young people interested in Japan

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Japanese Speakers
4.5

The San Francisco Movie and Dinner Group, is a group for all movie lovers to get together to watch the great, the good, the bad and the ugly on the big screen and then go for dinner and discuss the movie (and everything else under the sun). The movies are going to held most Sundays and will be posted mid week which will give us a chance to che

1,188
MOVIE & DINNER
4.5

Our speed dating events are the best way to meet face-to-face with other great singles looking to date! We advertise all over San Francisco so you will not just be meeting people in this Meetup group, but singles from all over San Francisco! You meet ALL NEW PEOPLE every time you attend an event, unlike other speed dating services where you may mee

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Singles
4.5

We encourage the personal growth of our members by helping each other develop networking and relationship building skills. Our events develop our members networing and relationship building skills through a supportive environment and unique exercises. Founder, Will Richardson, faciliates each event to help people better connect with each other

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Super Connectors
4.5

We formed this club to create opportunities for Bay Area residents, couples as well as singles, to learn more about the Wondrous World of Wine without adding to the intimidation factor. We will explore and exchange views on a wide variety of both domestic and occasionally imported wines from smaller, artisan producers, with a special emphasis on m

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Wine Enthusiasts
4.75

Beer Club is a weekly social meet-up for a couple of beers after work. A chance to meet new people in the area, in a relaxed social atmosphere. If anyone's familiar with the awesome beer club Mo used to run in the South Bay (http://community.webshots.com/user/beerclub), that's the kind of thing I'm aiming for. I've moved up to a job in the

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Beer Drinkers
4.25

An entrepreneur is someone who is fulfilling a dream and having the time of their life doing so. They are passionately bringing a product or idea to market. This is the creative part of the business, the most difficult yet the most rewarding. This meetup is focused on entrepreneurial projects. The first step is to post a description of

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Entrepreneurs
5.0

Embarrassed to order a champagne at a wine tasting event? It actually IS sparkling wine, unless it comes from the Champagne region of France. But who cares? We don't. We drink champagne because it awakens the mouth, because there's always something to celebrate, and because, for some of you out there, the bubbles tickle the nose (but not me, of

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Champagne Lover's
5.0

Dives is a dining out meetup group. We eat at dive or unique restaurants (translates restaurants with good food). A typical dive event includes dinner at a dive followed by hanging out at a nearby bar or lounge.

910
Dive Connoisseurs
4.5

The San Francisco Games Group If you like a large selection of games to play with a variety of people, this is the group for you. Friday SF Games: 20 to 40 people playing all kinds of board and card games. We meet Fridays, 7:00pm to 12:00 midnight (yes, up to 5 hours!) What is SF Games? Established way back in 1995 and going strong since

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Game Players
3.75

Meet others who are interested in local meeting new people. We are not only focussed on Nightlife but we will do all sorts of fun events!

1,818
SF Socializers
4.5

Meet fellow wine and food and going out on the cheap enthusiasts near you! Come to our wine meetups to taste new wines, learn about noses and legs, and discuss great vintages and estates. Everyone's welcome, from new bouquet-sniffers to educated connoisseurs. Come to our cheap eats events for some tasty fare that's fun to enjoy and good for the bu

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Wine Enthusiasts
4.5

YouTube "Director" seeks talent for collaborations, productions and co-ventures for "fun, profit and fame" on YouTube! Each meeting will be a learning session and class as well as a platform for actual or "developable" performances in YouTube format. Welcome: DV Artists, Actors, Writers (especially Scriptwriters), Comedians, Singers (Karaoke &

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YouTubers
5.0

Meet other local singles. Stay tuned!!!

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Singles
5.0

There are lots of places that offer less-stimulating fare, but sometimes we want the rush you can only get from a solid dose of spices or sweets. Fortunately, whether slightly upscale or desperately dive-y, the Bay Area has an ever-changing range of great places to enjoy spicy or sweet bites as well as plenty of people who can stay out on a "schoo

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Sweet & Spicy Fans
4.25

Are any of you in or around the San Francisco neighborhoods? Are you interested in connecting at local cafes and tea houses? Modern, Traditional Asian, Sophisticated, European, High Teas, Eclectic, Quirky and Ordinary Venues...all have their place. Please join us. Review the calendar and adjust your plans accordingly. There is much to explo

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NewFriends
4.75

Meet with others in the bay area who want to develop their business,be financially independent, aim to be an Entreprenuer or help others become successful. Share your successes and stuggles and exchange business cards and brochures. Listen to experts in this feild give their presentations and listen to their success stories. See how successful p

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Buddies.
4.0

Welcome to the San Francisco Bay Area Poker Meetup Group, home of the San Francisco Kings of the U.S. Poker League! We welcome all players experienced or not. This group is for people who love to play the game of poker in a non-threatening atmosphere while meeting new people.

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Poker Players
4.75

Meet other local fans of 80's music. Lost in the 80's + luv 2 sing = 80's R BACK karaoke. Is anyone else like me?

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Fans of 80's Music
4.5

This is not just another dining group. It's about dining out in style! "Style?", you ask, "What on earth does style have to do with food?" Imagine: - You are hanging out with friends, and having a good time. It just happens to be over a lovely dinner. - You have all the time in the world. Enough to enjoy the company of friends, the subtletie

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Epicurean friends
4.5

"An idea is a fuel; an entrepreneur, a vehicle. Passion, determination, inspiration are our tools. Shall we build our dreams?" For most of us, there are only 2 ways to survive (a. you strip your soul at work or b. you START something); unless you inherit. The goal of this meetup/group is to help each other START something. Individually, not an e

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Serial Entrepreneurs
4.5

Meet other local Cantonese Speakers to practice the language. Check out my Learn Cantonese podcast to learn Gwongdungwa. Click below. http://learncantonese.podshow.com/

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Cantonese Speakers
4.75

Don't want to be at home? Come join us, escape from the real world for a while. Most of us are hardworking professionals, Chinese food & culture lovers, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Want to discover new restaurants, karaoke bars, fine art galleries, theaters, play bowling, pooling and games, discuss new technology and enjoy speaking Chine

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Chinese Speakers
4.5

Facilitate a Monthly Mastermind of highly successful Internet Marketers and Entrepreneurs. Everyone is welcome to join, as we will meet monthly to discuss the latest trends, business ideas, and marketing updates. This Group will have a strong gearing towards internet marketing, sales, and internet based entrepreneurial ventures. Experience wit

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Internet Entrepreneurs
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Welcome to San Francisco Entrepreneur Meetup! Get ready to mingle and have fun meeting other inspired entrepreneurs, idea makers and venture partners in San Francisco! Whether you're an expert or new to the world of entrepreneurship, being part of The San Francisco Entrepreneur Meetup Group is an incredibly rewarding experience. Why join

 right on! 

1,383
Entrepreneurs & Change Makers
4.75

The San Francisco Entrepreneurs Group is hosted by Wild Women Entrepreneurs. Wild Women Entrepreneurs (Wild WE) is an international community of extraordinary women (and smart men). Wild WE helps them achieve their full potential in business and in life, through mentoring, networking, and new learning, in a fun way. In one day, how would you

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Entrepreneurs
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Meet other local Gay and Lesbian Professionals and engage in thought provoking, witty conversation with like-minded individuals about anything from coming out to politics to careers! We're a lively group and come from a great mix of backgrounds so there is never a dull moment. So come out and enjoy good times with new people!

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Gay and Lesbian Professionals
4.75

Meet other local Indoor Go Karting enthusiasts. We get together about once a month at either GoKartracer.com or LeMansKarting.com to race indoor go karts in a safe and friendly environment. Racers are divided into groups of similar ability so everybody has the chance to pass someone. No equipment needed. Both facilities supply karts, suits an

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GoKart Enthusiasts
4.75

Investors and traders from the San Francisco area who read IBD make up our group. Many of us follow Bill O'Neil's CAN-SLIM method of investing while others use variations. We look forward to meeting new members - trading experience isn't necessary.

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CANSLIM Investors
4.5

Get together with beginning and experienced investors near you with IBD Meetup. All investors are welcome. You do NOT need to be an IBD subscriber to join and membership is free! IBD Meetups are officially brought to you by Investor's Business Daily.

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IBD Enthusiasts
4.0

Meet and mingle with local Japanese language and culture lovers! Come to a Japanese Language Meetup to practice speaking, build vocab and finally figure out those verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome.

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Japanese Speakers
5.0

Come and join other fun couples that want to go out and enjoy what San Francisco has to offer. Looking for couples in their 20's to early 40's (NOT SWINGERS OR FREAKS) that want to check out hip restaurants, new bars or fun social events. Great conversations with a scene!

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Couples
4.25

In this day and age, philosophy is a dark horse, sprinting alone: will to integrity. David and Josh

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Philosophers
4.75

Meet friendly other single moms to talk about your kids and have fun! Come to a Moms Meetup to share experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends. All age Moms are welcome!

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Moms
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Meet other singles near you! Come to a Singles Meetup and flirt with fellow minglers for fun, friendship...and maybe more! We are a group of active Singles in our 20s 30s and 40s. Join us on great singles events and adventures throughout the Bay Area!

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Singles
3.75

Come to a Small Business Meetup to pick up tips for running your small business and talk about the issues facing small business owners face today. All are welcome, from those running small businesses to those interested in starting their own!

 This meetup group is an excellent oppotunity to not only meet new people but to get insider information on what their industry is like. It is a great chance to better understand their profession while at the same time talk about anything else that comes to mind. 

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Business Owners /Startups
5.0
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Star Trek Fans
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Ranked by American Express and Meetup.com as one of the "TOP 50" Business Meetups in the Nation -Meet other Webeneurs and Entrepreneurs. -Learn how to run your business online. -Learn what it takes to do business in todays online world. -Get advice, avoid pitfalls, network and learn from others. Novice to Expert - All are welcome

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Webeneurs and Entrepreneurs
4.75

I own and operate a staffing companies finding great paying jobs with great benefit packets to women and men in Northern California. I have a lot of Accounting jobs (Accountant/CPA..Salary $145K). Admin. Jobs $40-60K RN/Nurses $80-90K Construction jobs, Real Estate, Pharmacy Tech.....and many more job openings! Email your resume to Speedyjobs

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Working Women
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Come enjoy fun Sunday afternoons of boardgames. We're a casual group that meets roughly every other week to enjoy a relaxed social atmosphere with plenty of board and card games. Everyone is welcome to attend, no matter your age or experience. We're always happy to teach new games or be introduced to any of your favorite games. If Sunday af

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Game Players
4.5

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! We'll explore the world and different cultures through a mix of fiction, non-fiction and food. Each month we will select a book that takes place in another culture (or American subculture) and meet in a cafe or restauant connected to the theme of the book to enjoy food and discuss the book. Com

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Readers and Eaters
4.75

Social media mavens, networking netizens, web developers, new media marketers and generally gregarious geeks. Let's build a community around our shared interests in community building and social software.

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New Media Enthusiasts
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Hi there! The Walnut Creek Area Dining Out Meetup is about a few things: 1. People. We're all social people who enjoy making new freinds and having a good time and that's the first goal of our meetups. 2. Good food. Whether it be an exciting new restaurant, ethnic food, high-end or a cheap-eat, or simply an easy favorite, this group is abou

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People Who Like to Meet & Eat
4.5

We eat, we drink, we have fun, and we do it weekly!

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People Interested in Dining Out
4.75

Welcome to VinoVino! We are friendly professionals that like to combine wine tasting with galleries and fun venues throughout the Bay Area. We have wine tasting events every month. VinoVino is an extension of the Leadership Investment Fund, which supports progressive social and environmental projects throughout the world. All proceeds from our even

3,080
Social Networkers
4.25

Because you love the spikes, the blocks, the elaborate orchestration of bodies, the nailbiter rallies, that feeling of levitation when it all flows. Or, you just wanna play some volleyball! We organize pick-up games in and around SF, so when the weather's good, look out!

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Volleyball players
4.75

Meet other local people who are interested in walking for fitness and in learning about the history of San Francisco, including the city's movie history. Most Saturdays we go on long walks that have great variety in distance, stair climbing, and amount of history information. Attendance has varied from 2 to 50. Routes are well planned with adequate

1,269
Recreational Walkers
4.75