Welcome to the Microsoft Store Valley Fair Meetup group! We're happy you're here. Our group is for everyone who is interested in attending free events at the store, including workshops on Windows or Office, business networking events, field trips, Xbox tournaments, and Kinect gaming events, to name a few. We offer these free classes in our state-of-the-art theater, equipped with a 103" touchscreen TV, podium, microphones, and amazing audio system. Our awesome trainers will reveal the simple secr …

The Weston A. Price Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charity founded in 1999 to disseminate the research of nutrition pioneer Dr. Weston Price, whose studies of isolated nonindustrialized peoples established the parameters of human health and determined the optimum characteristics of human diets. Dr. Price's research demonstrated that humans achieve perfect physical form and perfect health generation after generation only when they consume nutrient-dense whole foods and the vital fat-solubl …

When businesses in the Silicon Valley need help overcoming government action, proposed new laws, taxes or regulations, they turn to the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber, with a history and track record for effective advocacy. President & CEO Matthew Mahood and the Vice President of Public Policy are the chamber’s chief spokespersons to government and the region’s many stakeholder agencies, organizations and groups. They are assisted by the chamber’s policy committees, Executive Committee, Board o …

In Japanese, "ai" means "love" ... so "ai explore" in this case translates to "I LOVE to explore!" What do we explore? Experiences! What kind of experiences? Ones that inspire love, optimism, fulfillment, interpersonal connection, and community-in-action. Ai Explore is the explorer's club dedicated to uncovering the optimism in everyone, everywhere. JOIN US in exploring, uncovering, and participating in the fullness Earth has to offer! We explore experiences like … Volunteerism - Animal shelters …

The Mission Promote Her Business (PHB) began as a vision sparked by a creative serial entrepreneur who passionately desired to see other women entrepreneu-HERS succeed in businesses longer than the 5 years they were estimated to last before going under. Namely, she understood how badly it hurt to give business(es) your 100% and NOT be successful, and she didn’t want other entrepreneurs to suffer from the same heartbreak! Accordingly, in 2012, Josephine Hanan, affectionately known as “Jos, teamed …

HumVeganity events are open to folks of all persuasions - omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. Some say HUMANity, we say VEGANity. What's the difference? Veganity is the vegan way of being human. It's not for all creatures - and perhaps not for all humans. But for those who embrace its delicious healthful bounty – through a variety of reasons including, health, morality, spirituality, environmental impact, animal welfare and animal rights – there are limitless benefits. Join us for delicious din …

PATCA is a nonprofit professional association of independent consultants and principals who work in small consulting practices. Since its founding in 1975, PATCA members have been highly respected for their professionalism, integrity, objectivity and competence. They include experts in all aspects of business and technology, and serve clients in many industries, throughout the U.S. and the world. PATCA offers a free "Post a Project" referral service at www.patca.org for clients searching for an …

Mission statement: Improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. The name, Soroptimist, means "best for women," and that's what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best. Our Los Gatos Saratoga club works with the community to create events to raise money for the charities that Soroptimist International supports at a local level including House on the Hill, Career Closet and oth …

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 …

People who meet here are dedicated to living a quality life - with what they deem important for health and happiness. You'll see that we're passionate about ways to enrich our lives, share our wisdom and cultivate a community of like-minded folks. Most of us follow a neo-paleo lifestyle... we are those who: ... want nutrient-dense foods. ... know that food is therapeutic. ... consciously choses what they eat. We also are wanting to eat foods that are: .... unprocessed, unrefined. .... low carb …

Calling all bloggers (and budding bloggers) in the South San Francisco Bay Area interested in making a difference in the world through blogging! Let's get together and encourage one another in our efforts.

Artemis Volunteers: A community service organization for lesbians, bisexual women, and their supporters. Bring your friends, family or co-workers. It's a fun way to meet new people while giving something back! We make volunteering easy with no long term commitment; sign-up for only those projects that interest you and fit your schedule. Most projects have been in the San Francisco Bay Area. But, we are happy to help leaders organize a project anywhere. Artemis's Goal: To encourage community se …

NetSquared - Silicon Valley: NetSquared-SV is part of Netsquared International Technology group. You can find a local N2 group in most major cities around the world from this page: http://www.netsquared.org Here at Silicon Valley chapter, We focus on  Mobile, Social Media technologies, Innovation and Start-ups. For mobile developers and start-ups, mobile innovations should not be limited to any one technology or to one shop when there is a great potential to reach out all other customers al …

The Bay Area meetup group of the Mormon Transhumanist Association gets together about once a month to talk about Mormonism, Transhumanism, technology, spirituality, science, religion, and just about anything else you can imagine. Most of us are Mormons or have a Mormon background or interests, and similarly most of us identify to some extent or another as Transhumanists, but you don't have to be a Mormon or a Transhumanist to participate. The Mormon Transhumanist Association is an international …

Do you want to see a thriving do-it-yourself community bicycle workshop in downtown San José? Do you want to catch free DIY tune-ups, education, skill shares and bike repair empowerment in the San José bicycling community? San José Bike Clinic works toward realizing our mission “to provide a shared space for bicycle repair and education and to build a robust and diverse cycling community in San José.” With skill share events every month, a mobile clinic at San José Bike Party, and other events …

Have you ever listened to a podcast and wondered what it would take to get your message broadcast? Do you have a business, non-profit group or idea that you think can build an audience? Then join PodcastMe, this group will help you learn ways to easily and effectively produce podcasts, give you support and low cost solutions to help you get your ideas out there and share insight as you grow your show! Also, if you currently have a podcast and have insight or ideas that you can share, or if you h …

Tiger conservation has gone high-tech. Using remote camera traps, software programs that identify individual tigers captured in photographs, and other cutting-edge tools, Wildlife Conservation Society researchers are making major strides in protecting these endangered great cats. To help us safeguard their most critical habitats, we’ve joined forces with tech pros who share our commitment, and need your support. Our mission is urgent: Fewer than 3,200 wild tigers exist in the world today. Of thi …