Meet new friends groups near Vancouver, WA

Are you tired of swiping and ready to meet people face-to-face? We were too! My friend and I realized there weren’t any speed dating events for people in our age range, so we decided to create one ourselves. Join us for fun, low-pressure events where you can actually connect with others without relying on apps. Whether you’re looking to meet new friends or find that special someone, we are all about real-life connections. Join us and take the swipe out of dating – we can’t wait to meet you!

Connecting with people is what brings purpose and meaning to our lives. This group is designed to be an opportunity for you to come out and meet other people who share some of your interests/hobbies/passions, and perhaps make a friend or two. Folks who are shy or are anxious about attending events such as this are especially encouraged to attend; every effort will be made to make you feel welcomed and comfortable.

This group is all about connecting with new people in a pleasant and uplifting environment! We will meet at a designated location, take a stroll with a conversation partner, complete the loop, and then switch up to chat with someone new. It’s all about light, meaningful connections with a fresh perspective at every turn!

Welcome to Mingle & Meet, a warm and welcoming meetup group designed to help you build meaningful connections and find a supportive community. Here, we believe that everyone deserves a space to share their experiences and grow together. In our gatherings, we openly discuss common challenges like stress, lack of confidence, and anxiety. By sharing our stories and listening to others, we aim to foster a sense of understanding and empathy among our members. We also delve into personality analysis, exploring the spectrum of emotions from enthusiasm to boredom, and from anger to fear. Understanding these emotions helps us better navigate our own feelings and those of others, leading to stronger, more authentic connections. Join us for heartfelt conversations, engaging activities, and a genuine sense of camaraderie. This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.

For people of all cultural backgrounds to come together exchange cultural similarities and differences through food, traditions, and socializing. We host events in the Portland Metro and Vancouver area. (This is not a group to learn Spanish)

Welcome! We’re a fun-loving community of 1500+ people from all over the US (plus some international folks). We play casual social games together and help people make new friends every week. Whether you work from home, are a digital nomad, or are just looking for community online, we’d love to have you! Our events are exclusively online. We play a mix of games on a video-chat platform called Ludio (no downloads or accounts necessary, everything happens in the browser). Our games are very accessible and beginner-friendly - it takes just 5 minutes to learn most of our games. There are video tutorials for each game that you’re welcome to watch beforehand on try.ludio.gg, but even if you haven't - show up and we will teach you the games anyway! We do insist that you play with your camera on. We believe video chat does a great job of helping people feel connected to other, and we promise it's way more fun! If you’re on the fence about that, we encourage you to hop on a short call with the organizers before your first event - just message us here. Each one of our community members is vetted by the organizers, which is how we keep the group safe, fun, and spam-free.

Mt Tabor Park is a gem of natural beauty in southeast Portland. We have a variety of activities and opportunities for engaging with the park and with others in the community. Come and pull weeds with Weed Warriors, or join a Foot Patrol to help keep the park free of litter. We also have an education program called the Urban Nature Series, where you can learn about native plants, history, geology, and more.

This is your go-to online community for building lasting friendships, reducing stress, and solving relationship problems. What We Offer: - Stress Reduction Techniques: Learn practical strategies to manage and reduce stress, helping you lead a more balanced and relaxed life. - Relationship Solutions: Gain insights and advice on how to address and resolve common relationship issues, from communication breakdowns to trust challenges. Why Join Us? - Build Genuine Friendships: Connect with people who share your interests and values, creating bonds that go beyond the screen. - Improve Mental Health: Experience the therapeutic benefits of sharing and listening within a supportive community. Our meetup sessions are held online, providing you with the flexibility and comfort of participating from anywhere. Whether you're looking to expand your social circle, seek advice on personal issues, or simply need a stress-relieving outlet. This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.

Are you "Not From Here"? Born and raised outside of the US? Whether if you just moved here or have been living here for some time - let's connect and do stuff! Social meetups, art gallery walks, winery trips, dj parties, serious talks, help with finding resources.

Welcome to The Friends Group! We are a diverse and dynamic group of people who love exploring the restaurant scene, socializing, and making connections. But that's not all - we also thrive on exciting getaways, catching the latest must-see movies and arts performances, and providing encouragement and respect for each other. Join us for fun, whether it's trying a new restaurant, wine tasting, enjoying live music and art shows, igniting the dance floor, embarking on hikes, indulging in card games, or checking out local events. Come join us! Event hosts work hard to organize events. Please update your reservation if you can no longer make it. No shows are removed from the group.

It is a truism that in order to make friends, you have to be a friend. This sounds so simple, but it is a lot more than it sounds. Here is a list of 10 things to help you be a friend: 1. **Enjoy people** – Tell yourself, “I'm going to try to enjoy this conversation.” Loosen up. 2. **Express** – Don't hide who you are. Tell people the first thing you think about. Let them know your thoughts. 3. **Hear them out** – People are sacred. They deserve your full attention and understanding. Take care and take time to hear them out. 4. **Share** – Share your food, share your time, share your money (within reason), share your thoughts and ideas. Be willing to receive things other people share, too. 5. **Find commonalities** – Chances are you can find something in common with everyone you meet. 6. **Take initiative** – Don't wait. Be the person to start a conversation. You have to take the lead sometimes. 7. **Be willing to make mistakes** – Not everyone you meet are good people. It's okay to be hurt by people, as long as you survive to tell the tale. Hey, tell it as a war story to the new friend you make! 8. **Be positive** – No one wants to talk to someone who is negative all the time. It's okay to be hurt; it's okay to have problems, but do you want your hurts and your problems to define who you are? Be who you want to be, which at least is a positive person. 9. **Take responsibility for people** – Take the responsibility to help strangers and acquaintances simply because you know you want to. 10. **Tell them good things you are aware of** – If you know of an amazing sale, tell them. If you know of something really fun, tell them. If you know of a really good place, tell them. Take action! Come to our upcoming free Zoom meetings and put the above tips to practice right away! Remember: In order to make friends, you have to be a friend. Be a friend. Let's start! (Watch the inspiring video below, which is custom made for this meetup group.) This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center to help people improve interpersonal relationships, social life, and make more friends.

Hey everyone, This group is primarily for people who self-identify as Asian or Asian American. If you are not a person who self-identifies as Asian or an Asian-American, you will be considered a +1 (guest) with a member that is already in this group. For those who do not identify as Asian or Asian American: please understand that the intention is not exclusion, as much as it is about allowing this community to have a space where we do not need to explain ourselves, be tour-guides, or have to adjust who we are for the sake of your comfort. The point is that we are here to be in community with one another due the larger context of Portland, with its [historical roots in racism](https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/07/racist-history-portland/492035/) and how it continues to impact us today. This is a space where we can be **unapologetically Asian and Asian American**. Alright with that out of the way - I think it's time we get together on the regular and hang out! Here are some working ideas of what we might do together: \- explore restaurants \(e\.g\.\, dim sum\, pho\, etc\.\) \- karaoke\, concerts in the park\, comedy shows \- potlucks\, hotpot nights\, dinners in new/cool restaurants \- board games\, house parties\, road trips \- book clubs\, discussions about identity\, community Some highlights can be found here: @aapipdx on instragram Might you have ideas for events, or want to be an organizer? Let me know. GROUP RULES 1\. In the spirit of creating safety for this community\, I ask that you share information about yourself in your profile as well as a photo\, where your face is clearly visible\. If this does not work for you\, message me directly after your membership request\. 2\. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated\. We are here to \*\*lift each other up\*\* \- which means there should not be any micro\-aggressions / aggressions towards each other / sub\-groups\. This goes for your guests as well: if you bring guests who are signaling microaggressions/aggressions and hostility to others\, you will be held accountable for the actions of this guest\. 3\. Please do not reach out to members of this group via messaging until you have had an opportunity to meet one another at an event\. Don't be creepy\, and don't be weird\. If in the event you are found to have harassed another member of this group, it will be grounds for removal. Thank you.

If you are serious about learning how to create a new life for yourself through Real Estate Investing, this is where you should be!

This is for newbies as well as  seasoned investors; learn how Real Estate is the best way to grow your wealth while minimizing risk. Some ask about the 2007-08 financial debacle that wiped out so many Real Estate investors? Sure, the flippers who were relying on luck and appreciating property values to make money with no other exit strategy found themselves entering a black hole without a way to survive. The truth is, with knowledge and planning you can profit from any real estate situation. 

We are a group of investors dedicated to helping each other through learning and joining together in spirit, as well as sometimes in partnerships, to produce a win-win situation for all, as well as create new friends and complete more deals.

So if you are looking to get started in Real estate investing or completely new to investing and you don’t know where to start, you’re looking to meet more real estate partners or you just want to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs this is a great place to start. If you would like to know more so you can grow and expand your knowledge and network this is the place to be.

We have live events, weekly presentations, fix and flip property tours, and workshops where you can continue to learn and build your network!

Come, learn, grow, network and have fun! Remember, Your Network is your Net Worth. All are welcome to join.

I recently read Robert Glover's "No More Mr. Nice Guy," and discovered that I fit the profile pretty well. I'm doing a lot of work to recover from my "nice guy" status. One of the things I want in service to that is some male friends. I recently moved to Portland and don't know anyone -- so this is me working to meet some new men friends. I'm planning on setting up an event every 2-3 weeks to meet for coffee, breakfast, or an evening break of pizza and beer. I'm hoping to meet other men who are also working on themselves and looking for support from other men. Let's lift each other up! As of 10/16/24, Meetup's organizer subscription cost is going up to just under $30 a month, so I've enabled the fundraising option; if you feel like you're benefitting from these events, I'd appreciate a little help covering Meetup's cost.

**Hi Portland,** If you're needing a little motivation to write, this group might be for you. This is not a work-shopping meet-up. This is a meet-up where you engage with other writers, socialize for a bit, and then write for an hour. The format will flow with 30 minutes socialize, writing for an hour, and 30 minutes socialize at the end. Having people you meet with weekly to talk about your writing can be so helpful because it pushes you to meet your writing goals, and you encourage others to do the same. This is also great because you can potentially meet writers with solid careers who can help you network. **Who should join?** * Creative writers * Non-fiction writers * Poets * Screenwriters * Grantwriters * Copywriters * Lawyers * Journalists * Tech writers * SEO writers * Bloggers * Anyone who needs extra motivation to get their writing done For any questions/concerns/anything on your mind about the group or writing, feel free to reach out to Rachel or Jose.

Hello! My name is Italia, and I am a therapist. I created this group due to how Isolated it can be in private practice. I also learned that when you become a therapist, you go on a journey of opening your eyes to your behaviors and those around you. You grow, and sometimes, you grow and your friends may not, and as a therapist, you respect that, but you also respect that you want and need more. I experienced this, and want to work on meeting other therapists and their spouses that have gone through this, or not, but want to expand community. I hope to create an opportunity to form friendships through meetups for coffee, drinks, games, bowling, music, etc. But games really do fill my soul and create a fun atmosphere.

Make international friends & speak languages (mingle system). The languages spoken may vary based on the participants. Order 1 drink to participate.

This is a monthly meetup for founders, hackers, techies, and anyone else who reads Hacker News.

Let's talk about tech, demo projects/company's we're working on, and meet other hackers!

This is an unofficial group not endorsed by Hacker News or YCombinator

Have you ever seen how unhappy a person is who is stuck in a bad relationship? On the other hand, have you ever noticed how much joy a good relationship can bring to a person? Especially if you feel like staying away from relationships for a while, you need the Lessons on Beginning a New Relationship! - How do you start off a new relationship on the right foot? - How do you avoid common mistakes? How do you make sure he or she is the right person for you? What are the red flags? Many people choose partners based on chemistry, common interests, or on the potential partners' education or success. Unfortunately, how to choose a partner is not that easy. Otherwise, we will all be happy by now, and the divorce rate in America will not be as high as 40 to 50 percent. So, what are the deciding factors? Come to our meetings and find out! In this group, we will have free Zoom meetings held by relationship experts, and in these meetings, you will - Find out why the more you need someone, the less you will be able to find someone - Find out what you need to do BEFORE you start dating again - Discover who you really want in a relationship - Find out a completely new way to pick the right partner for you - Learn a powerful tool to get others to love you - Learn how to know whether someone is right for you or not Our meetings are always free, and afterward you will also have the option to talk to a relationship expert about your personal situation. See you at our meetings! This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement information center.

The goal is to meet up for happy hours, make new friends, speak French and have a great time. Since we are going to meet for happy hours, all attendees should be at least 21 years old and fully vaccinated. Otherwise all genders and ages are welcome! We’ll start with a kick-off happy hour and if it goes well, continue it to host it on a bi-weekly basis. Looking forward to meeting everyone! À bientôt!