We are a young couple that recently moved to Novato and are hoping to meet other couples in the area. We noticed that while there are similar groups in other areas of the Bay Area, there are no groups for young couples in Marin. We hope that this group will be a place where couples in their 20s-30s can have fun, socialize, and make long-lasting friendships. Possible events for the group may include hiking, potlucks, picnics, casual bike rides, dining out, movie nights, game nights, day trips, an …

A great group for mountain biking! This group gets together for mountain bike rides in and around Marin - including all of the Mt. Tam trails, the Headlands, Tamarancho, Tennessee Valley, China Camp and more. Riders of all levels welcome - we'll do casual ride as well as more aggressive ones. We have members in their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s. This group has simple goals in mind: Have fun, stay safe, get outside and on your bike! Meet people, ride together, don't take ourselves too seriously. We'l …

If you enjoy your individual freedoms and are fiscally conservative - this group is for you.  Use this site to stay up to date on all Marin activities and sometimes Tea Party goings on, other Bay Area events and occasional DC things we need to be aware of. We are working on strengthening the base in Marin and hope to become a change agent for other communities. To communicate with the organizer send an email to marinfreedomc@comcast.net

This group is for people who enjoy reading a book and then engaging in fun discussions about that book. It is also for those who are interested in being introduced to books they may not have read if not for the club. Although there are some great groups already established, after a long day of work I don't feel like driving over the GGB or fighting traffic heading North. Therefore this group will meet in Southern Marin-between Sausalito and Corte Madera. We currently meet in Mill Valley. We now …

Do you speak Italian?  Would you like your children to play while speaking Italian? JOIN THE MARIN-ITALIAN-SPEAKING-PLAYGROUP! We meet at playgrounds in Marin and get to know other Italian families that love the Italian language and culture! Come join us at an ITALIAN SPEAKING PLAYDATE & PIC-NIC and get ready to have a fun-filled afternoon while speaking Italian.  Children of all ages are welcome! At the end the Playdate, we will have a picnic and eat all the delicious food that everyone bri …

This is a new club for British car enthusiasts but most important,  "Current owners" of a British car. We welcome all makes and models of British cars. Let's get together and show off our beauties and develop friendships in the process. The time committment would be 2 hours on a Sunday morning, once a month. We'd ideally, parking in an area that has a large, well paved parking lot such as the large parking lot at Vintage Oaks in Novato off of Rowland.  As the founder of the group and one that li …

Salut et bienvenue à Marin County French Conversation Group, le groupe meetup dédié à la conversation française dans et autour de Marin County. Le groupe a été fondé en Avril 2011 avec la conversation hebdomadaire en français tous les samedis matin à Champagne Bakery à Corte Madera. Nous avons depuis élargi pour inclure beaucoup plus d'activités telles que des happy hours, le cinéma français, pétanque, les clubs de lecture, des dîners, pot lucks, et beaucoup plus. Tous les niveaux de français so …

Most hikes will be between 12 to 15 miles with at least 2,000 feet of climbing. Most of our regular hikers like a 2.6 mph or faster pace (lead hikers are 3 mph+). We wait for the group at trail junctions and all are free to hike at their own pace. You should be able to hike at least 2.5mph to fit in with our group. Group is best suited for experienced hikers or people who are in good to great physical condition and interested in adding some hikes to their fitness routine while enjoying our great …

We are a loosely knit group of (mostly) lesbians. We started out dining together in Marin as a subset of the Proud Marin Sisters listserv. Now we attend events together in the City, the East Bay, Marin, etc. We are not an organization, but individuals who come together to enjoy events and socializing in the area! We welcome lesbians and their friends from anywhere!

The Professional Social Club of Southern Marin is a hybrid group of driven professionals who like to meet new friends through meeting for happy hours, tasty meals, social events, or simply coffees. Come and mingle with like-minded fellow Marinites, and enjoy Southern Marin's favorite spots. Urban Dictionary: 1.marinite: Birkenstock-wearing, latte sipping, tree-hugging, Mercedes Benz driving people. Whether you feel this definition defines you or not- come in your Birkenstocks or your fabulou …

The Marin Film & Foodies is a group of like-minded men and women who enjoy a wide variety of movies. Whenever possible, we try to match the ethnic cuisine of the film, but otherwise the goal is just to share a good meal and conversation before or after a movie. We primarily watch movies in Marin County. We regularly patronize the Rafael Film Center, but also visit mainstream cinemas and other local venues. Very rarely we will venture outside Marin and go to a specialty cinema in the East Bay, Sa …

I am a first time mom to a super active little guy-- we are always looking for new and fun things to explore as well as frequenting our "regular" spots! Joining friends, old and new, makes even an routine trip to the park more fun, right? If you are looking for playdates, friends to meet for outdoor activities, rainy day creative activities, mom's night out, shared support and information-- please join! Looking forward to meeting little people and parents too!

USED TO BE LIBERAL. TEND TO BE CHRISTIAN, BUT AM STILL IN DIALOGUE. TAUGHT DIVERSITY GROUPS. WANT ETHICAL RELATIONSHIPS BASED ON THE INTERFACE OF THINKING/ FEELING. BELIEVE THAT MORALS ARE BORN OF RELIGIOUS AND/OR FAMILY VALUES OR CONVERSION EXPERIENCES. WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THESE ISSUES WHERE DIALOGUE CAN HAVE A VOICE AND NOT BE SHUT DOWN.

Smart Living for Savvy Women -- Marin Savvy is a premiere network for women to learn about Home Assets, Investment, Working and Living in Marin County in a casual, catered workshop environment.  Marin Savvy's mission is to empower women by offering valuable education and insights on a range of topics relevant for our multi-faceted lives. The founders are a group of professional women committed to sharing expertise in the areas of financial and investment planning, home ownership, real estate inv …

Calling all tech entrepreneurs, founders, CxOs, investors and leaders in the South Marin area! South Marin DrinkTank is  the latest off-shoot of the highly successful DrinkTank series of tech meet-ups run in London, New York and San Francisco by Huddle and its partners. This latest event is brought to you by Huddle (Alastair Mitchell, CEO & Founder) and Ping Identity (Mike Desai, VP Global Channels & Business  Development) – both of whom are new arrivals to Tiburon! The event is a high quality, …

We are a group of women who enjoy walking/hiking some of Marin's most beautiful trails. We get together one to two times a month to walk primarily in Southern and Central Marin with less frequent trips out to Point Reyes. We intentionally keep each event small so that we can get to know each other and keep logistics simple. We welcome individuals who are fit enough to keep up with the brisk walking/moderate hiking pace, who enjoy the art of conversation and who can actively contribute to the p …

Writing is a lonely task. Writers aren't often considered the "cool" kids. Marin Writing Geeks and Critiques is all about bringing our writing out into the light of day for fellow writers to read, review, critique, and support us as we follow our passion. We live in Marin County and while there are other established writing groups out there in SF and the East Bay, we believe in the idea of getting to know like-minded members of our local community. (Although EVERYONE is welcome, locals and non-l …

I am in the process of setting up a local chapter of BraveHeart Women Resonate in Marin. BraveHeart Women is a global community of 400,000+ women networking with purpose and passion in an effort to bring peace and harmony to the world. The Delai Lama says "If the world is to change... it is up to the western women," I believe BraveHeart Women will fulfill this prophecy. Currently, I'm looking for a team of 4-5 savvy, community minded women to collaborate with on this fun project and help me deve …

This meetup group has been created to allow the members of the Marin Photography Club to have access to our upcoming field trips and other photography events. Please join and RSVP to attend any of the field trips.  Joining the meetup group will allow you to get all the information  you need regarding the event. Who we are:  The Marin Photography Club Meetup was created to allow us a way of informing our members of upcoming Events, so we may plan our trips in a way which supports our members. It …

San Francisco, Marin Referral Mixer is a community made up of local business owners and professionals in the San Francisco, Marin area that gather regularly (6-12x a year) for professional mixers and networking events. Held at a private venue, the mixers bring many local business owners and professionals together in a collaborative environment designed to help members get to know one another and actively look to drive referral business to one another. Being part of our guest list will allow you …

Meetup with us to experience more joy, inner peace, calmness and energy in your life. The ancient techniques of yoga and meditation are explained in a practical, easy to understand way that helps both beginners and seasoned meditators go deeply within and experience positive results. Ananda Marin Meditation is open to anyone looking for meditation support, instruction and fellowship. We practice teachings and techniques based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, http://www.ananda.org/ananda …

Do you speak Italian? Do you like Italian food and wine?  Join us at our Marin Italian Speaking Group! Meet and mingle with Italian language and culture lovers! We get together at local Italian restaurants and enjoy food, wine and making friends while speaking la Bella Lingua! Come to an Italian Speaking Social Dinner and make new friends and network with Italian expats and speakers. All ages and Italian levels welcome. A presto! PLEASE NOTE: We speak in Italian. Please refrain in speaking Engli …

Single men and women who aren't romantically involved/in a relationship and who live in Marin ages 40-60. We go on hikes 4-8 miles of moderate intensity, moderate speed, in Marin.  And we sometimes go to events, parafes, museums, etc. as well. We may sometimes go out for a bite afterwards. Other times we may meet for a meal in a fun restaurant. Members are encouraged to lead a hike of their choice or propose other social events and dining destinations.  Please message me with a full description …

The Rotary Club of Marin Sunrise's members represent around 34 professions. In 1985, it was the first Rotary Club to be chartered by women. Marin Sunrise is truly a fun Club that builds life-long friendships as members help and contribute to many communities by applying the slogan "Service Above Self." We have four elected officers, a Board of Directors and conduct our business through The 5 Avenues of Service.

Organizing for Action is a nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization established to support President Obama in achieving enactment of the national agenda Americans voted for on Election Day 2012. Working with OFA chapters throughout the country, OFA Marin advocates for the President's policies and mobilizes citizens of all parties to speak out for speedy passage and effective implementation of this program, including gun control, sensible environmental policies to address climate change and immigration r …

Are you a vegetarian, vegan, raw-foodist or just curious about trying these diets? Do you want to live a healthier, more joyful life, one that more fully expresses respect for the earth and compassion for all of it's inhabitants? All you need is knife, fork and membership in the Marin Vegan Dinner Club! Please join us for fantastic food, great conversation and important information about eating for a better future for all life on earth! Please note that while we welcome everyone to our Meetups, …

This group is for alternative healers of all kinds to share information, expertise, exchange services, and provide support to one another. The group invites members who operate from expanded paradigms that acknowledge the influences that energetic, spiritual, and mental factors have on physical and emotional health.  These paradigms include holistic massage and bodywork, energetic work in various forms, hypnotherapy, spiritual healing, emotional clearing, acupuncture, biofeedback, and many other …

The Women's Collective of Marin is an interdisciplinary association of professional women who sponsor discussion events aimed at helping women achieve more financial structure and independence.