Anyone who seeks to improve their skills and comfort level in using controlled studio lighting for their photography pursuits whether it be portrait photography, glamour photography, creative photography, stock or product photography. Discuss and share information involving various types of lighting such as strobes, diffusers, floods or flash.

OlyWiki! A community-authored wiki for Olympia, WA! Join us for meetups to contribute to a locally-focused wiki. Anyone interested in journalism, civics, writing, wikis, or local projects should consider joining.

… Please make sure to RSVP if you're attending, and cancel your RSVP if plans change. Thank you so much! I'm looking forward to meeting you and sharing ideas and showing off our projects :)   I was thinking of posting photos of anyone's finished project if you'd like to share.

Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) is the oldest and largest association of American Men and Women of Italian descent in the United States. (National Site) The Grand Lodge of the Northwest (GLNW) is one of the 21 State Charters throughout the U.S. with 20 Local Lodges (Directory link) currently in Oregon and Washington. It is the goal of the GLNW to develop discussion groups, Italian language classes, and cultural programs. Women constitute more than 50 percent (50%) of OSIA's membership, a …

… Please understand that Spirit Cafe is not offering to teach anyone how to be a psychic. We are simply offering the opportunity to practice your reading skills in a place free of judgement and fear. If this sounds good to you, I hope to meet you soon!

I started this group so former cult members can come together to discuss the why's and how's of making the choice to leave our lives as we knew it to delve into the great unknown of cults. Anyone who has followed this pathway is welcome to join.

… Tarot, Astrology, Palmistry, Numerology, Reiki, Auric Studies, Paranormal Studies, Mediums, Psychics, Intuitives, UFO's, basically anyone interested in all things metaphysical. We like to meet with like-minded people who enjoy sharing knowledge, wisdom and experiences. This is not a class or a lecture. It is simply a safe place for people to get together, make new friends and rub elbows with fellow explorers. Everyone with an open heart and open mind is welcome and invited to join us!

… Other activities we'll embark on from time to time include backpacking, camping, retreats, bicycling, kayaking/canoeing, picnics and plenty more.. We don't race up mountains. Our hikes are meant to be enjoyable and memorable! Meandering and photography are most welcome and strongly encouraged! Being safe is paramount on every hike/event we enjoy. No one will be left behind on the trail. Someone will always be nearby for help, support or just to simply be present. While we currently don't impose …

The focus of this group is being outdoors with your dogs! Primarily the meetups will be for walks and hikes.  Some dog-centric events like Dog-a-thon will be scheduled, too.  And a few dog-park meetups.  I try to post "notes" for other local events that might be of interest:  bring-your-dog events, outdoor safety  classes, outdoor gear sales (like at REI), etc. If anyone is interested in leading an event, let me know!  I am happy to share the group with everyone.  See you on the trail! Diana(and …

Some of the best poetry I've written has happened either in a class or group of like minded poetry lovers. My hope is that we will meet and study poetry forms during our meetups, write on our own then come together to workshop the poems we've written and study the next form. I would very much like to have a diverse group of people and encourage anyone who loves poetry and desires to write to join us.

This group is primarily a ladies group for playing Bunco. What is Bunco? Bunco is a social game of Dice, Luck and Prizes! We usually play 1 time per month on Wednesday evening from appox. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. We're a Fun group of women looking for friendship, laughter and commorarity. Membership is not based on age, race, religion, hobbies, career or affiliations. Anyone who's looking for a fun loving, social women's group is welcome to play! Bunco Events are 1st come, 1st serve to current members  …

This is a group of all types of people that just want to join others in the area in doing healthy activities. Anything from hiking, running, kayaking, walking, bowling, ect. Let's just put that remote down and get together and burn some calories! :) Anyone is welcome! The more the merrier! When you have the support of a group like this, it is so much easier and exciting to get moving!

2011 AFC CHAMPS! THANKS TO ALL OUR PATS FANS! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!   This group is for anyone who is a fan of the New England Patriots. We will be meeting each week during the football season at a designated location in the Thurston County area to cheer for the best team in the NFL while enjoying some good food, drinks & a great group of people. I moved to Washington a few years ago and I use to go to local bars to watch our WICKED AWESOME Patriots week after week, but had a hard time sitting and …

This Meetup is all about arranging flowers & creating floral projects to take home the same night. Most of the time we’ll be using fresh flowers, but an occasional silk flower project is a possibility. We’ll meet at the Organizer’s Farmhouse in Edgewood, WA, very close to Fife & Milton. Julia’s Farmhouse was built in 1900, and is a comfy old place, and very relaxed. There is room for up to 15 members every time – many more would be a squeeze. If our Meetup gets larger, we’ll decide together what …

All ATV'rs  and Dirt Bikers who want to explore Olympia's Capital Forest. Not a slow ride, more high speed and enduring. Have rode almost every trail. Meet at the ATV park or camping as groups in Waddle Creek Campground at anytime anyone needs a riding partner or group riding adventures. Winter is amazing for Snow Quading few every try. Here is the Map!!! http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/eng_rms_capmapnu_may2.pdf

The fourth Sunday of every month is the regular meeting of the Tacoma Tarot & Qabalah Study Group. We are now located at the Matsusaka Townhomes Rec Center at 810 S 13th St # A, Tacoma, WA 98405-4943. We meet at this location every fourth Sunday, from 1:00 ~ 3:00 PM. The Tacoma Tarot & Qabalah Study Group is free of charge, and open to anyone interested in the Western Mystery traditions of Qabalah, Sacred Tarot, Spiritual Alchemy and Esoteric Astrology. Please come and enjoy the invigorating d …