Join with others who're going to resolve the economy vs. ecosystem dilemma. We meet for lots of reasons. To find out that there are others out there who're going to rewrite the rules for operating human economies. To enjoy networking and building community. To reach out to other individuals and groups of like values and views. To raise public awareness of deeper problems and deeper solutions. To organize some fun events to raise funds for waging a campaign for sustainable economic justice. To lo …

New Connexion, the largest conscious living publication in the Pacific Northwest, covers alternative health and wellness, spirituality, personal growth and green living in its bimonthly journal and TV talk show. New Connexion hosts Wellness Night at New Renaissance, a monthly community get-together. Wellness experts present new ideas and hands-on demonstrations on alternative health, personal growth and conscious living. Bring your flyers to share at our free information table, and network with …

Purpose of this group is to create a community of people who wish to live in harmony with earth's carrrying capacity.

… Note that our calendar has two types of postings: the tan-colored notes, which are not events and thus have no host, and the green-and-white events, that have a host and expect you to show up. More on this below, in what serves as our bylaws: Q: What is our main purpose? A: To join fellow vegans/vegetarians for meals, chat, fun, and anything else under the sun! Or, to be more accurate, under the rain clouds much of the year in the Pacific Northwest. We're NOT centered around political activ …

The Build Local Alliance works to improve the vitality of local forests and related human communities by connecting local, responsibly grown and processed wood with local projects. We are comprised of forest owners and millwrights; retailers and distributors; designers and architects; craftsmen and builders; developers and homeowners; and other individuals who are interested in developing our local economy through sustainable forestry.

Dedicated to helping Milwaukie residents understand and transition to a more sustainable society.

This group is about helping Portlanders meet their deep inner yearning for more sensuality, more sexiness, and more connection. We do this by inviting any sex positive group, event, or individual to let the group know about happenings that they may be offering or have heard about. Since the brain is the most important sex organ we have, this group is interested in, Stimulating ideas around sex, love, relationship styles, community, Erotic poetry, literature, and film, Classes and workshops. Si …

  EcoTuesday is a structured networking event for sustainable business leaders that takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month in cities across the country. Here's a brief outline of what takes place at each event: * Arrive at the venue, settle in, and meet new people * Learn about the cutting edges of sustainable business from an expert * Quickly introduce yourself & your project to a roomful of people * Network with people you learned about during the Introduction Circle EcoTuesday is …

Do you believe in the higher nutritional content of raw, unheated, unpasteurized foods, as well as sprouted foods? Do you enjoy eating sprouted seeds and nuts, sea vegetables, fruits, vegetables, and for some of us raw dairy? Do you get excited at the idea of juicing, blending green smoothies, and more? And most importantly, do you long to connect with like-minded families so our children can play together while enjoying nutritious raw snacks? If so, this group is for you! Please join us in SW P …

Permaculture is a design system for creating sustainable human habitats, in harmony with the larger ecosystems of which they are a part. Anyone can use it: starting where they are, with what they have. This group is a great place to learn about regenerative design, urban agriculture, animal husbandry, edible fungi, bioremediation, aquaculture, rainwater harvesting, local food systems, alternative economics, community living, soil-building, and much much more...

We will not be able to have any more meetings until spring of 2011. Will let you know when they become active again.   Please visit our main site for more information: http://www.sostane.com Official members and non-members welcome. We provide a nurturing environment for local green women to take action in sustainable practices. Through local meetings, festival participation, member-written articles and online resources, we are inspired to take that extra step to make a difference to our communi …

… , I enjoy being crafty (but wish I was craftier), I really like to sew (I’m a beginner), and I'm trying to get a green thumb in the garden, love going out to dance with friends (which hasn't happened in a while since the bambino came along), enjoy getting pedicures when I want to feel rejuvenated, I really love writing, and am always up for taking a class to learn something new. My son is the ultimate love of my life, but I also have other loves in my life :) Where are the other Mamas who fa …

Hello everyone!   Come practice Spanish and score a free beer when you bring your Hawaiian shirt at the Green Dragon every Tuesday night! Intermediate and advanced speakers welcome. No English spoken, Spanish conversation with good people over beers. Hope to see you there!   Daniel

This is a group dedicated to the discussion and the spread of the idea that abundance exists and should be enabled to be at the core of our society, rather then scarcity, which is largely artificial. At its heart this is a social and environmental sustainability advocacy group. We have been been inspired to by the Zeitgeist movies: Addendum and Moving Forward, and the Venus Project. We act as the local chapter of the Zeitgeist Movement, with a very Portland community perspective. We regularly me …

Greener Good is a social networking group for women in business who have an interest in sustainability.   Our website is at: http://greenergood.com   Join us for lunch on the second Thursday of each month at Old Wives Tales Restaurant.Our meetings are casual and sometimes have a topic of interest to get us started. We also may have a guest speaker every now and then.

… P.S: If you also enjoy raw foods like fresh vegetable juices, green smoothies, flax crackers and more, you may want to join my other playgroup, Raw Food Playgroup for Children and Their Families.