Love Seattle, but get homesick when you hear thunder or wonder why you can't get a good beef & sausage combo with sweet peppers anywhere around here? Do you find yourself flipping through the cable channels to find WGN America just so you can listen to the 9 o'clock News? Glad that you learned how to drive, spinning donuts in an icy Kroger parking lot? Yes, fellow ex-Chicagoans, we DO understand! So if you were born in Chicago, grew up there, went to school there, lived there for a little while, …

This meet up is for book lovers and fans of coffee, wine, and beer! Open to young, educated professionals and graduate students that love to read and need a balance in life. We read both fiction and non-fiction books and explore all the great local restaurants, bars, parks, roof decks, and coffeeshops in Seattle! This is a laid back and actively social group, join for good company, social activities, and conversations! Some of the books we have read so far: What is the What, Brothers K, Roald Da …

The SCA is a group the recreates the social customs of the Middle Ages. We are a 48-year old non-profit with members around the world. We live in the Kingdom of An Tir, and the Seattle group, the Barony of Madrone, is one of the largest and oldest in what we call the Knowne World. We encompass most of King County north of I-90 to Snohomish bordered by the mountains and Sound. Some of our activities include armored combat with swords/shields, archery, cooking, fiber arts such as weaving/spinning, …

We are a friendly group of moms who care about the earth and natural living. Meet like-minded families to talk and have fun with! Green parents may enjoy attachment parenting, breastfeeding, cloth diapering, natural/organic products and foods, backyard chickens, composting, gardening, farmer's markets, CSAs, cheese making, canning, buying local, food swaps, craft swaps, crafts, weaving, spinning, sewing, knitting, family potlucks, story time, play dates, walks/hikes, bike rides, the great outdoo …

Are you a poi spinner or other type of flow artist or object manipulator looking for daily(ish) practice sessions, skill shares and/or workshops in the Everett area? Do you love to express yourself through flow, and relish watching others do the same? Do you want to learn to spin poi or staves, hula hoop or master other skill toys? Come join us for a chance to get together with like-minded people as we strive to better our lives and the lives of those around us through the Flow Arts. All are wel …

"It's Your Story" is a unique concept that brings people of all different backgrounds together to share their stories with one another. Bring your stories of joy and sorrow, struggle and triumph, sweetness and humor. If you are a storyteller or story lover, now's your chance to sign up for the first introductory class. Our first meeting is from 10:30-11:45 AM, on Friday, March 15, at Sherman Clay Piano in Seattle, 1624 Fourth Avenue, ph 206-622-7580. We will have a guest storyteller, story insig …

I'm creating this group as a spin-off of South Sound Skinnydippers. This group will be for discussions of all issues body-related like negative body-image, low self-esteem, poor confidence in one's appearance, and the like. I'd like this to be an open, supportive forum for overcoming such issues and learning to accept/love one's own body. In particular, I'd encourage people to share stories from their own experience, and provide feedback to others.

Pickletennis is a modified game of tennis for pickleballers who want to save a little money, get a little fresh air, and get a little more smacking time in the process! Pickleballers are used to a faster paced game with more mixing, so we're modifying the following rules of tennis to achieve that aim. 1. Pickleball Scoring and Server Rotation. We adopt the pickleball scoring and server rotation because it makes more sense and makes the games go faster. Games to 11 means more potential for mixing …

This is a group for those of you who want a central source to find out what's happening in the fibre community, or need a social outlet for your creative fibre side. I hope to bring together all the groups out there who currently meet, but who don't have a website or formal network so that newcomers can find out where they can go and create with others. All ages and genders are welcome, advice from more experienced crafters and artists is usually free if you have a positive attitude:). Meeting p …

This group is going to push the boundaries of photography and videography meetup groups! If you are ready to work hard at a project, collaborate with a group, and develop the project into a final finished multimedia production, please join us! Skill level is irrelevant. Just come with an open mind, desire to collaborate, willingness to learn, and dedication to the project. We are going to be tightly focused around working on and completing a project together, preferably in a multimedia format. …