This group was created to help online merchants get the most from their e-commerce store. Whether you're just setting up and want to know the best cart solution for you or whether you're site is up and running but you now need to optimize sales - then we're the group for you. Come meet other merchants and learn from each other.

A collective a freelancers, creatives and others interested in getting out of the coffee shop and into an inexpensive co-working situation in Ballard. A little bit about us.... we have a funky space in North Ballard located on 15th Avenue NW that is approximately 1100 square feet. The space is outfitted with high speed internet, communal work tables, a few desks, printers, beverage service and more. We love working in the presence of others and prior to having the space found ourselves working …

What is etsyRAIN? etsyRAIN is Etsy’s official Seattle Metropolitan “Street Team”: A volunteer organized, not-for-profit group of regional artists and craft makers who own and operate independent shops on Etsy.com About our association with Etsy.com As a rule, Etsy supports our work but does not govern our group in any way. The majority of our team's efforts and events are not directly affiliated with Etsy.com however, they have generously allowed us to use their online resources to establish o …

We have sessions the first three Fridays of the month in the back classroom of Arts Umbrella, a private art-instruction studio located in Country Village in Bothell. (See website for detailed directions: www.arts-umbrella.com). Easels and drawing stands are provided. Coffee shop right next door. Tea shop and cafe are a few doors down. Each session runs from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. The first and third Friday will have a nude model, the first week will be short poses and the third week a single long p …

School House Craft holds classes, events and an annual conference for people wanting to gain the skills to run a successful creative small business. Are you considering staring your own business or do you already own your own business that focuses on craft, art or design?   Do you have a shop on etsy, sell to shops and galleries, sell at craft fairs or want to start a new venture turning your passion into a business? If the answer is yes this is the group for you!

This group is for anyone who loves to work wood, trade woodworking knowledge and cool designs, or just hang out with like minded people. As a new group we are still finding out just exactly what we ought to do; it is up to us as a group. As we meet and grow, this description will morph. What we have in mind for starters is to open the shop to our members to gather, work on small projects or machining that you cannot do at home, mentor one another, trade resources, and finish with a social hour. …

This group is designed for people, in their twenties or thirties, that moved here from somewhere else and are having a hard time finding an actual social circle, or want to expand their current one. Many of the other meetup groups out there don't get together enough to actually develop friendships, but we try to get together at least once a week.  That way, instead of having the same conversations about your job and your hometown over and over, you can really get to know people.  If that sounds …

Meet with Seattle area women over the age of 50 who have found themselves on their own. We would like to build a unique and diverse women’s social group to have fun, enjoy the finer things in life, and make meaningful friendships with women in similar situations. Why stay at home or go out alone, when you can join other women for a night on the town, dining, dancing, going to the theatre, laughing at a comedy club, shopping, wine tasting, coffee drinking, or attending local area festivals and f …

This is the most active group for Seattle stay at home moms who like to learn, do new things, and meet other moms. There are usually 2-3 activities to choose from every day Monday-Friday!!! Of course, this group is open to expecting moms, working moms, nannies, and other care givers with little ones. The name is "Seattle Stay at Home Moms," because most of the activities are during the weekdays, when most people are at work. It's mainly a group for moms who don't 'stay at home,' but who like to …

Meet your fellow Bainbridge Island Moms to talk about kids, share experiences, get advice, give support, make new friends, arrange playdates and just have fun! There are so many fun things to do here and MOBI is a great way to meet other Moms with kiddos the same age.  We do fun things such as KiDiMu, park dates, play dates, Transmitter Building, open swim at the pool, hikes, walks, beach fun, trips to the aquarium, Moms Night Out, Dads Night Out, crafts, meet at coffee shops, potlucks, communit …

This group is for all of the atheist/agnostics (whatever you would like to think of yourself as) this side of the Puget Sound. This is a group for open minded people to get together at a coffee shop (after all this IS Washington), pub or restaurant and talk about their views of the world, recent news, philosophy, or whatever their cup of tea (or coffee) happens to be. This is also a group for atheists/agnostics who just want to be around other atheists/agnostics for a little while because they s …

Check out the herbal meetups at http://www.meetup.com/The-Hermits-Grove/ The Rowan Tree Church, legally incorporated as a Church with full recognition from the U.S. Government, is an extended family throughout North America. Our primary community is centered at The Hermit’s Grove, serving the Puget Sound area. We meet for Full Moons, Sabbats and Sunday Circles and work together on projects. Our legal bylaws state that: I.A. "Membership is open to any person age twelve or older who wishes to shar …

Hey Ladies! Making friends in a new place can be difficult.  Whether you're new to the area or not, join us to meet other women looking to get out of the house, have fun, and form new friendships.  Join us for coffee, movies, dining out, cooking, shopping, networking, brunch, dancing, ladies night out/in, and much more! This association is comprised of active female members who range in age for the mutual consideration of social and networking activities east of Lake Washington.  As the saying …

A monthly gathering for Seattle area tech junkies. More specifically, those focused on storage, HPC, and general IT. Industry guys, IT guys, nerds, geeks, tech philosoraptors, whatever.... Whether 3 or 30 this should be good times to get together talk shop, learn from peers, or just have some beers and a good time. Only a couple of rules: 1. No management, No selling, No recruiting 2. BYOA (bring your own AMEX) Industry guys or those with P-Cards will typically be covering festivities but this i …

Since June of 2010, The West Seattle Tool Library has provided free access to over a 1,500 tools to any resident in our community who can show a couple forms of ID and sign their name.  Over 450 residents have taken The Tool Library up on that offer and formed a great community of DIYers, makers, and students.  We invite you to join the community as well. The Tool Library and its 500 square foot workshop are both member-run.  All are welcome. No tool, workshop, or DIY experience necessary.  What …

Fashion Alliance meetups are for connecting fashion enthusiasts. Events will be a mix of visits to local boutiques, meet and greets with area designers, fashion workshops, and of course fashion trend discussions with the stylishly inclined. If fashion is your passion we invite you to join us!

We're a group of ladies that love technology. Let's get together over coffee or beer and talk shop about what you're working on. We'll also have a science fiction book of the month to read and discuss. This group is open to anyone wishing to geek out!

Founded in 2010, the Seattle PostgreSQL Users Group gets together on the first Tuesday of every month at the SCHARP offices (Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research & Prevention) here in Seattle. And we talk about our most favourite technology, Postgres! Nothing is too simple or too complicated. Come meet the people, from the newbie to the expert all told have a good time talking shop over a pizza and coconut water.

“Calling all Professional lesbians! Love to meet other professional (employment) lesbians for various gatherings about Seattle. We'll meet every other week for HH, fine dining, theater, pub hopping, book shopping, wine tours, coffee stand ups, and whatever else fun.

For those of us who are suffering from anxiety & panic, let’s get together and support one another. It isn’t easy interacting with people when you’re suffering from anxiety or panic, so this group will give us an opportunity to meet new people. Even if you’re dealing with extreme feelings of nervousness and/or fear, please still consider attending some events. Everyone will be dealing with something! We can struggle together. Activities will vary. One week we may just chill at a coffee shop and …

Splunk has grown from a simple log aggregation tool with a search to a tool that provides meaningful data from any source. This user group was created to focus on collaboration, solving real world Splunk problems, and more practical implementation similar to the Hackaton at .Conf. Whether you’re a Splunk app developer, search user, administrator, or just curious about using Splunk this group is for you. The hope is to help all user levels or get users in contact with the right people. Bring your …

Are you Looking for more friends and dates?? Do you want to meet more people fast? New to Town and wondering how to make new friends quickly? If you are, This is how!! Speed Friending Events are for you!! Come see what everyone is talking about. Speed Friending Events is a fast new, super fun, and very low pressure way to make lasting friendships around town. Our events are the quickest, safest, most effective low-pressure way to meet new people in town. This is the ONLY place in Seattle whe …

From big, well-organized hackathons like Startup Weekend and AngelHack to small, ad hoc hackathons like a couple of friends in a coffee shop, we want to help increase the number of hackathons going on in Seattle, help support them, and help publicize them.

ChickChat’s Women’s Networking Soirees bring women together in interesting and inspiring venues to try new products, learn about topics and meet local entrepreneurs and each other; all while sipping delectable cocktails and noshing on great food. ChickChat's other fun social events include: ChickFlicks (themed pre-parties & new movie screening), Spa Soirees and ChickLits (book readings). ChickChat helps women connect with local and international charities dedicated to improving the lives of pe …

Pigs Peace Sanctuary Needs you! Learn more about the Sanctuary here: www.pigspeace.org This is a group for people that want to help Pigs Peace Sanctuary by joining occasional work parties, attending or supporting fundraisers and of course donating! Unfortunately, we do not have work parties very often even though we'd LOVE to have them all the time. If you are able to make a commitment to volunteering at the Sanctuary on a regular basis, then please do contact Judy at pigspeace@gmail.com .  Pl …

A group for avid DIYers and Amateur design enthusiasts! Formerly facilitated by professional interior designer Rebecca West; new organizer Jody Hurd. We meet at local furniture stores, art galleries, paint stores etc to discuss the latest trends, learn what works and doesn't work in design, get inspired for our own projects, and have fun window shopping! Bring along your photos and projects and let us brainstorm solutions and celebrate your completed projects.  Occasionally we'll have classes on …

Our goal is share our skills, expertise, contacts and "war stories" so that inventors know where to go next in their pursuit of product success. We have contacts in IP law, product development, investors, manufacturing, licensing, marketing, QVC and the Home Shopping Network, and buyers worldwide. Having seen "horror stories" over and over again, our goal is to educate and connect inventors to the correct path.

READ - Readers Excited Artist Delighted. READ is a book group that focuses on children’s picture books. In READ we will share out favorite children’s books, discover new books, and discuss books on the side of both the writing and the illustrations. Each month we will share take turns sharing a book that will be the main topic for discussion. The meetings will take place once a month at a local coffee shop or Library in either, Ballard, Fremont, Wallingford, Udistrict, Eastlake, Montlake, Capito …