We're a group of gay and bi men located in Santa Cruz CA.   We like to hike, we do so once a month at local venues mostly.  Occasionally we'll take a bigger trip to the Pinnacles or Arroyo Seco. The group is starting it's 10th season... We started this group in 1994, and nice to still have this opportunity to get out together and see our lesser seen surroundings.

Is your family new to Santa Cruz? Do you have a toddler? Do you like breakfast? Does your kid like to run around and play? Is you answered yes to all these questions, come join us. We like to go out for breakfast Saturday mornings to places like Silver Spur, Linda's, Harbor Cafe and Walnut Cafe. After breakfast we head to a nearby park or go down to the beach and let our kid run around and do the kid thing. -=-=-=-=--=- About Us We moved here about a year ago and are looking to make some friend …

Explore your natural ability to find love, wisdom, and freedom in your life. We will explore a contemplative method of "Spiritual Exercises" to unlock and begin to understand our true nature as Soul. A lighter form of going within than meditation, it uses the ancient name of God, HU, as a Spiritual Key to better understand our daily lives. In this group, we will learn how to: * Recall and resolve past-life lessons to help you today. * Interpret your dreams with help of a "Dream Master" your p …

We originally formed out of an evening at Bookshop Santa Cruz for those interested in a book group. Bookshop Santa Cruz gives us 10% off our selection for mentioning "Ravenous Readers" at the cash register. We meet the first Thursday of every month to discuss our book selection from last time. We're open to new members who are willing to come to meetings, bring their ideas for our next book choice, and discuss the book we've read. Come and meet others who are just as fascinating as you!

Gathering of WordPress enthusiasts (newbies and pros alike) from Santa Cruz County to share ideas, best practices, themes, plugins, customizations and more. We meet at Cruzio. Bring your desire to learn and a willingness to share your skills.

Socialize with the lgbt community Out in Santa Cruz - hikes in Henry Cowell, walks along West Cliff, board games at Hidden Peak, ice cream at Penny, games on the beach, camping in big basin, dessert at Chocolate, rock climbing at Pacific Edge, dancing at the Palomar....to name a few ideas. The intent of this group is to provide an alternative lgbt social outlet to bars, clubs, and alcohol-centric events. I hope members will contribute their own skills and passions by suggesting events. Let's go …

An exciting opportunity exists for people like you who wish to connect and make use of a proven word-of-mouth advertising model. We are looking for success-oriented professionals and business owners (one from each profession) who are committed to building their business, and wish to connect with like-minded people. Our goal is to boost the local economy with referral networking. Our sole purpose for meeting is to share fresh ideas, and find ways to support each other in business. Successful grou …

Gifted children are cognitively advanced, but emotionally they are often at age level. I'm starting this group in order to give our children playmates who are on their level, or at least nearer to it. This group will be best suited to children under 11. My daughter is nearly 4 (in 4/11), so I'm particularly hoping for gifted children from 2-6 yrs of age. As this group grows we can, if it seems like a good idea, sort the kids into groups by age.

Dining for Women is a national giving circle. There are three chapters located in Santa Cruz, CA with more than 400 chapters nationally and internationally. We “dine in” together once a month, each bringing a potluck dish to share, and send our “dining out” dollars to international programs empowering women. Through our members’ combined dinner donations, we support grass-roots programs for women fostering good health, education, vocational training, micro-credit loans and economic development. …

The only public Vegan Meetup in Santa Cruz. An opportunity to meet with other vegans and gain support and comradery. All vegans and people interested in veganism are welcome. We are a friendly group of diverse interesting folks.  RSVP or not, you are welcome. Arrive late or leave early - okay by us!

This group is all about spending time WRITING in one another's company. Whether you write on your laptop or in your journal; whether you are working on a book, article, poems, journaling, or other project; whether you are published or not or don't even care to be; you are all welcome here! We may sit in silence for periods of time as we write; we may pause and share with one another what we are working on and read out loud to each other; we may ask for any kind of feedback we want; we may go of …

This is a group for anyone interested in erotic artistic expression. My background is photography and I have a studio in Santa Cruz, CA. I love collaborating with other artists and exploring all aspects of erotica in a non-judgemental way. My personal interests include photo and video production, glamour and boudoir art, fine art nudes, reading and writing erotica, shibari, and artistic study of the kink community. All posts will be kept private. Join me in celebrating erotic art in all of it's …

This is a meetup for anyone interested in planning backcountry trips in the Sierra and other wilderness. It is a place to find buddies, post trips, get info, share stories, compare gear and learn about back packing. Newbies welcome.

A Cuddle Party is a three and ½ hour communication workshop centered around touch and affection that teaches adults new ways to connect with one another.You can wear your PJ's, eat snacks and tea, and meet some new fun folks. Expand you kindness quotient, connect with your compassion, and know that what you choose will be honored. Together we will create a safe space for ease of self –discovery. There is a 45 minute introduction and 2.5 hours of 'free style' cuddling. There is no requirement to …

Why The Group? I want to have a place to shape surfboards and a place to meet others who enjoy shaping surfboards. The Purpose- To give people the opportunity to shape surfboards in a nice shaping room supplied with all the tools necessary. Who should Join? Those that are interested in shaping that do not have a good place to do it.

MakersFactory is a new educational maker space in downtown Santa Cruz, CA, where students of all ages will learn and use exciting new technology for 3D printing, modeling, animation, and robotics. MakersFactory students and members will be able to design, prototype, and manufacture a wide variety of items, from simple 3D objects to complex mechanical/electronic products. For more information, visit http://makersfactory.com and follow us on Facebook.

Amazon Mycorenewal Project Presents: The Art and Science of Mycorenewal Join us for 10 days of immersion into the world of Mycorenewal! Learn from an array of experienced mycologists and take part in hands-on projects. Gain the skills, knowledge and resources you need to implement a mycorenewal project in your community. Registration is now open! You can register online at http://theartofmycorenewal.pandaform.com/pub/ukb8re/new Please donate to our scholarship and expenses fund so we can spread …

This group, which is open to the public, is where nonmembers can learn more about Freemasonry as well as meet local Freemasons. We hold discussions on various esoteric topics at our study goup, in order to promote greater understanding of ourselves and others. This study group serves as an introduction of Freemasonry to nonmembers. Please visit www.co-masonry.org for more information on The Honorable Order of Co-Masonry.

We are a fun group of wine tasters looking for different places and ideas on how to taste wine, learn about wine and have fun together meeting new people.

Open Sweat Lodge and other events at the Weaving Unity Retreat Center in Boulder Creek, CA (Santa Cruz Mountains). Our Lodge meets monthly; alternating women's lodges one month with community lodges the next month. Our intention is to create a safe, sacred space for purification (body, mind, emotions, and spirit). The Sweat Lodge is a ceremony that is found in indigenous cultures around the world. We honor those who have brought these traditions forward. We do not, however, hold to tradtions th …

This meetup is for people who want to explore Stand Up Paddling (SUP). All levels from total beginners to experts are invited to join in the fun. Bring your own SUP board or rent one (rentals will be available at the meetups). If you have never tried SUP, you are in for a huge treat. SUP is a lot of fun and a great workout. Paddle around in the glassy waters of Santa Cruz harbor, or try the open ocean on a day when there's no surf or a day with a swell; paddle out to the SC one mile marker; or i …

Come join Sempervirens Fund docents on a free guided hike! Our expert volunteer docents lead hikes through the parks of the Santa Cruz Mountains and on lands currently owned and cared for by Sempervirens. Each hike has its own character and level of intensity. On a hike through the Lompico Forest, participants may walk through the depths of a steep redwood canyon in quest of the Lompico Creek headwaters or take a quiet river walk. A trip through the San Lorenzo River Redwoods will bring hikers t …

A fun, social and active group for all fitness levels - from beginning runners to seasoned veterans! Come join us on the various trails throughout Santa Cruz county to get fit with your dog. Meet other runners who like to exercise with their favorite furry friend! I started my dog running business - See Spot Run - in Santa Cruz back in 2008. Now I'm looking to gather runners and dog owners alike to join me on some of the beautiful trials in our area. Running with the pack is a great way to get …

People between the ages of 40 and 60 who are interested in heading out about 7:30 in the morning to experience Northern California, including San Francisco, returning the same day, should join this group. Our adventures will include trips to Nepenthe for lunch, the Carmel Plein Aire Art Festival, The Monterey Aquarium, The Santa Cruz Fashion Show, a walk at Wilder Ranch, the Ferry Building in San Francisco, The San Francisco Ballet & Symphony, Sausalito Art Festival, Muir Woods, Point Reyes Ligh …

Ali Lassen's Aptos Women's Leads Club is for women who want to build a strong network and quality referral base to expand their business. Our mission is to share and expand our sphere of influence to strategically build our business in the community. Guests are welcomed to visit two times free of charge. The group meets every Thursday in Santa Cruz from 12:00 to 1:15pm. No need to RSVP - just show up. Meetings are currently held at the Pacific Cultural Center at 1307 Seabright Avenue  Santa Cruz …

Just a group of local surfers that have met in the water and try and get out to surf every chance we get. We mostly surf during the week at Surfers Beach, A.K.A. The Princeton Jetty just North of Half Moon Bay or at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, or what ever spot we find depending on where the better wave and tide is. We also do weekend surf trips to Bolinas, Santa Cruz, Capitola, Monterey and beyond. There is two ways to join this group, 1 is for a member to have told you about it when they have …