Right To Carry (RTC) refers to the carrying of a loaded firearm, holstered, either concealed or in open view.  Right To Carry Northern California (RTC NorCal) members promote this right to bear arms and advocate the issuing of carry permits (also called LTC, License To Carry, or CCW, Concealed Carry Weapon) to all qualified Citizens. In some States, such as this groups' home state of California, being armed for defense has not been on option for most citizens. Joining us is a way a way to show s …

Inspired by Glenn Beck, the SFBay 912 Project is a group of highly motivated, patriotic, concerned citizens, who are involved in our local communities. We are transitioning to a Property Rights focus throughout the Bay Area.  We have property rights teams in each of the 9 Bay Area Counties.  Our efforts have been directed toward providing public input to the ONE BAY AREA PLAN as well as to local city councils and county supervisors regarding property rights issues which are under attack in the B …

Committed objectively minded individuals coming together to realistically, pro-actively and intentionally create, lead, manage and support workable communities leading to a world that works for everyone with no exceptions. You can give whatever time or resources that you are willing to give. We establish no limits or requirements on your time. Give what you can and are able to. This is a non partisan, non political, non religious and non righteous group of people.  We are private individ …

Interested in human rights and social justice? Unsure as to the direction of our political, social and economic institutions? And are you looking for fellow humans to meet and encourage learning and help inspire change? In this book club, we encourage each other to learn more, discuss ideas, challenge each other and teach each other. Together we explore nonfiction, memoir and fiction books that we collectively choose. We may also follow up our book club meeting with a tea or a beer down the stre …

The purpose of this group is to allow like-minded singles the opportunity to gather for social events because sometimes we just need a fun break! We live in one of the most liberal areas of the United States. Getting to know others who share our constitutionalist values can be sanity inducing and encouraging!

Zoom In Videomakers is a collaborative group of volunteer videographers who are jazzed about local community access to the media.  Our venue sponsor is the Midpeninsula Community Media Center in Palo Alto, California. They cablecast five (5) local channels on Comcast and U-verse and stream live from their website. The Media Center is actively looking for local video content to program on their channels and streams.  One of this group's goals is to create just such local content about local pe …

This group is primarily intended for Unitarian Universalist (UU) Young Adults (20's, 30's & 40's) in the San Francisco Bay Area although we certainly welcome anyone young at heart. We feel there is an under-served community of UU Young Adults who are looking for other UU's who have similar interests in life, liberal religion and politics who would like to have social events (we certainly don't exclude participation by those with a family who would like to be involved!). While we are associated w …

CLINE was established to encourage and facilitate the scientific exploration of the intersection of computation, language, information, complexity, and intelligence as they are influenced by, and influence, the process of evolution. Of particular interest to this group is the development of self-evolving systems. The assumption is that apex systems evolve toward greater and greater complexity-handling capacity. Some call this "artificial intelligence," but we have trouble with the term as it: 1 …

This group is about hiking, camping, climbing, mountaineering, skiing, running, cycling, and any other outdoor activities. Beginners are welcome! Experts/enthusiasts, you will find your partners here!  Just try to fill in details in your profile questions and attend our events -- this will help you make more friends than you would expect! Bay Area Chinese Hikers is your own group.  Anytime you get an idea for hiking or other adventures, suggest a new event right from the home page.  You will b …

THANKS FOR VISITING OUR SITE - WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN THIS PASSIONATE AND CREATIVE GROUP (220+ members as of 12/31/12) AT AN UPCOMING MEETING OR EVENT IN 2013. ***** The MidPeninsula American Dream Council represents tens of thousands of MoveOn members in both the 12th and 14th Congressional Districts, between Milbrae and Mountain View. We grew up hearing about the American Dream. It’s the dream of a country where, if you work hard and play by the rules, you can live with dignity, provide for you …

The Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages, advocates for policies that protect our natural environment, supports environmental candidates for public office, and provides opportunities for people who want to develop leadership skills to give back to the community and help the environment. We serve San Benito, San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties, California.

Please join us on our journey We welcome everyone who seeks a religion guided by love, reason and conscience. Respecting the worth and dignity of each individual, and treasuring what we learn from each person's unique experience, we welcome a diversity of ages, sexual orientations, races, gender identities, classes, abilities, theologies and religious heritages. We are united not by a single creed, but by a covenant of mutual respect. We encourage spiritual curiosity in our children and we eager …

Silicon Valley Young Republicans (SVYR) is a social and political club for students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 40 living or working around Silicon Valley. We want to make Republican politics fun and effective by engaging in a combination of social and political activities. We also host networking events for our members to meet one another. We create opportunities for members to socialize, network, and organize to elect Republican candidates at the local, state and nationa …

I've been meaning to found this group for a long time, but I wanted to be somewhere where I'd actually be putting down roots and staying awhile. Finally, that day has come! This is a group for anyone who has a Service Dog or Working Dog of any type accompanying them through this crazy thing we call life. It's also a place where puppyraisers are welcome, as are people who are seeking information - trying to decide if a service dog is a good option for themselves, wanting to know more about the va …

Let's get together to have fun and share the best we have. Activities like games, dance, planting projects, structured discussion;... self defense demonstrations, anyone? Singalongs? This is a group for literate, intelligent and lively adults to enjoy one another's company in an affirming enviornment. For people who are ommitted to becoming more expressive and out-going people. Couples or singles. No preaching, politics or fundraisers. We'll agree together whether to meet at members' homes or pu …

Peninsula Peace and Justice Center is committed to... Changing U.S. foreign and domestic policies to ones that meet human needs and human rights. A demilitarized society and economy. True justice for all, at home and abroad, regardless of economic status or beliefs. An end to racism, sexism and all forms of discrimination. Giving ordinary people the information and opportunity they need to be involved and effective in the efforts to change our country and our world. Website: http://peaceandjus …

Let's keep it local! This meetup is mainly for Almaden residents (but all Conservatives are welcome) who would like to socialize with other Conservatives/Republicans. While the primary goal of Almaden Conservatives is social, we will also be looking at ways to participate in local politics and Conservative events in Silicon Valley, as well as campagning for Romney as the election season heats up. Once a month, we will meet for a bite/ political talk/Obama whining. As our group grows and we share …

We are a group that meets on the first Sunday of Every month. Our main purposes are to explore alternative economies, divert unnecessary landfill waste, connect with our neighbors, and have fun doing it! We are like freecycle.org, but at a Location! As a community we have many more resources than we do as individuals. If we share our resources we won't need to buy as many new ones. This uses fewer of the Earth's resources, and fewer of our working hours, leaving us more time to devote to ourselv …

This group is for support for Immigrants who have family being held in Detention. The goal is too assist each other in finding solutions to the problem's that detainee's face while in ICE custody, and how families can best assist family members in detention from the outside. I am starting this support group, as an Immigrant who was held in detention for over a year. Although I grew up in the US since the age of two, a LPR, Legal Permanent Resident from Canada, I found myself in removal proceedin …

This group is for anyone interested in learning more about the Green Party, our candidates, and creating lasting social and environmental change through progressive grassroots politics. We generally meet the last Tuesday of each month at Reach & Teach in San Mateo for Green Talks, as well as hosting movie nights and speakers, attending activist events, and organizing local outreach. Come join us!

You don't put up with obsolete software. Why should you put up with obsolete politics? We care about making the voice of tech heard in Washington DC. We support the political infrastructure that allows innovation to flourish, including: Internet Freedom (stop the next SOPA) Startup visa Open Access for scientific research IP reform Electing tech-friendly candidates of both parties Building the tools to power web-centric politics Politihacks: because the software in Washington needs a good refa …

We are focused completely on fiscal responsible government, local and national. We are for Constitutional government. We are for a free market economy. We are concerned about educating the electorate in the San Mateo county to create a voter who can support these principles. We are also in support of outreach to the Americans of Hispanic and Asian descent who believe in the same principles.

Desi Rationalists This is a group on rationality and how we incorporate it in our day to day lives as well as in our thinking. WHY DESI (Indian, (also includes-) of Indian origin)? Higher chances meeting people with similar experiences as yourself, Cultural relatability, Easy to organize discussions concerning India, and another parameter to restrict the size of this group if it ever grows big:)- This group will be suitable to you - - If you are either Indian or have Indian roots that have had a …