We started this group 2 1/2 years ago to create space for Portlanders from diverse communities to meet and learn about one another. It is our effort to build PEACE in our community. Once every two months every last Friday ~ we create platform which are Art Show and Open Mic for old timers, newcomers, immigrants, refugees, gay, lesbian, disability, homeless, home renters & home owners ~ All are included as ONE to learn about one another through story telling, poems, art, cultures exchange, tradit …

City Repair is an organized group action that educates and inspires communities and individuals to creatively transform the places where they live. City Repair facilitates artistic and ecologically-oriented placemaking through projects that honor the interconnection of human communities and the natural world. The many projects of City Repair have been accomplished by a mostly volunteer staff and thousands of volunteer citizen activists.

Through in-store learning events, community celebrations, the Local Spotlight on area merchants, our Connect Volunteer program, and a Discover Wall that promotes neigborhood happenings, it's clear that Umpqua Bank is the place to engage with your community! There's a sign in every Umpqua Bank store that reads, "Welcome to the World's Greatest Bank." This is not a tagline, it's a mission and a state of mind. It's a belief in doing good, not just doing well. It's coming up with the most innovativ …

This group is for Single adults that care about the environment and want to meet others that care too. Our goal is to encourage volunteerism for events and work parties with non-profit groups such as The Nature Conservancy, Jackson Bottom Wetlands, Willamette Riverkeeper, Tualatin Riverkeepers and others. By volunteering together we meet other like minded singles and can have some flirty fun while contributing to the well being of our environment. We'll host discussion groups, educational opport …

For the organizers of this Meetup, Glass Half Full is more than just the status of our drink glasses or a simple phrase - it is how we live our lives. There is always more to see and do in the world, more to learn, more friends to meet and more fun to be had. We always leave room for a little more, which is why we created the group Glass Half Full. Meetup has allowed us to make some amazing friends, learn more about the world and ourselves all while having a great time and we want to ensure that …

Rumor has it that Portland has the best selection of happy hours in the U.S. Well, let's find out! Stop making unfulfilled resolutions about meeting new people and making new friends. Join a group of other Portlanders that are creating a sense of community. Although these events provide a great opportunity to network, please be respectful and don't try to sell products or services during events unless otherwise pre-arranged with me. I feel strongly about practicing sustainability so I rarely h …

Women in Spiritual Harmony was started by Linda McKean and Lisa Hadley who had a vision of creating a women’s group that was spiritually based and not affiliated with any particular church or organization. That vision finally became a reality! WISH meets once a month, generally on the 4th Saturday in the morning. Location of the meeting will vary among local area churches and community centers. For information on upcoming events please visit our website. We have a variety of activities s …