Meet local skeptics, atheists, secular humanists, scientific naturalists and other friends of reason for conversation and friendship! We meet in Eugene but welcome people from anywhere. Meetings are informal and social. Conversation is spirited and polite. The mission of the Center for Inquiry is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values. CFI Eugene Skeptics is an outreach program of Center for Inquiry of Portland, the branch for the Oregon, Wa …

We invite you to join our community of secular humanists and other people who love life and reason. Here, you can exchange ideas and experiences, make new friends and contribute to positive change. We also have a vibrant community of families where parents can find support in raising children well without religion. CFI–Salem Humanists parent organization, Center for Inquiry, is an educational nonprofit organization whose mission it is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free in …

Bahá'ís believe in: •the oneness of humanity •the common origin and unity of purpose of all world religions •the harmony of science and religion •equality of women and men •the elimination of all forms of prejudice •a spiritual solution to economic problems •the establishment of a world commonwealth of nations. If you believe any of these things to be true, please join us in exploring this incredible Faith. We host devotional gatherings, study circles, firesides, and other events.

Think about it... a group devoted to intellectual discourse, philosophical inquiry, self-improvement through education, and community improvement through communication. think. strives to be such a group. We will meet weekly on the following thematic cycle First Wednesday: Science Night Second Wednesday: Philosophy Night Third Wednesday: Pushing the Envelope Night Fourth Wednesday: Book Club Night for in-depth discussions of prepared topics. think.ers will be encouraged to consider and practice T …

"Beyonders Class"...Universal New Emerging Physics, Cosmic, Spiritual, and Beyond...For those who are still seeking for Higher Knowledge, Wisdom, and Understanding... Let's Talk...

Everyone is equally entitled to the pursuit of happiness. Wasn't that once self evident? ~~~~~ A Libeqrat values LIBerty, EQuality and RATionality. Our meetups will encourage discussions among like minded, independent political thinkers to create a new political movement and party from the ground up. Libeqrats are simultaneously (1) Civil Libertarian; (2) Socially Progressive; (3) Fiscally Responsible; (4) Pro Science; (5) Electoral Reformers; and (6) Textualists. (1) CIVIL LIBERTARIAN …

This book club meets once a month to discuss sci-fi or fantasy books voted on by members.   We meet in the quiet, spacious back room of Old Wives Tales, a restaurant near the intersection of NE Sandy and E. Burnside.  There is an extensive menu of food and drink, and it is possible to eat before or during the meeting.

The Ananda Center’s focus is the practice and teaching of Tantric health and Ayurvedic Sciences for individuals, couples and organizations seeking wholeness and union with the spiritual, physical and cosmic realms. The Tantric Health and Ayurvedic Sciences family is a Tantric Prayer, Meditation and Chant group offering an opportunity to experience peace, relaxation and spiritual growth with a group of like minded souls melded in relationship. Our organizer works with savants and charismatics wit …

Located thirty-four miles east of Bend and operated by the University of Oregon, Pine Mountain Observatory seeks volunteer docents to help with public outreach and teacher training activities. Your teaching experience and dedication to public education is highly desired. Our public programs begin on Memorial Day and run through the end of September each year. Friday and Saturday evening observing and lectures are open to the public. By advanced appointment, we provide various groups with e …

"This group was created to break down the walls of polarity by bringing us all together. To re-member ourselves and who we truly are by sharing tools that help raise the consciousness of the world."

We are a group for readers who would like to meet new people, and of course, discuss books. We are currently growing in members and book discussions. We look forward to having you join us! We also maintain several groups on Good Reads and Facebook. Please join us there as well. https://www.facebook.com/groups/295294620525470/?bookmark_t=group http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/68499-salem-s-book-groups-fiction http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/68496-salem-s-book-groups-nonfiction http://w …

Calling all New Thought Adventurers and Socialites! Let's get together to explore life, have fun, hike, bike, see movies, concerts, and more! This is a new group, and we are reaching out to create connections and build friendships. Everyone is welcome to create and post activities (coffee, camping, movies, kayaking, etc) and the place and time to meet. (The only limits are your own thoughts!) Please help us build our community!!

This is a group for folks who love or are learning to love Common Lisp. Anybody is welcome so hopefully we can build a group with people of all experience levels.

I'm a nerd and a creator looking for others who are interested in science and technology that would like to develop ideas relating to making efficient, well built, long lasting, customizable, modular, appropriate technologies relating to home appliances including refrigerators, dehumidifiers, clothes driers, water heaters, home heat pumps and any other appliances that can have a real and lasting effect on people's lives. If something should come out of these projects, I hope to also develop alte …

This is a group where democrats, progressives and green party affiliates can get together, have some fun, mingle, laugh, and be creative. This group is open to singles, married, and people with children. OK, so, democrats won this last election, but where are they? Let’s come out of hiding and get to know each other. Too many of us have hidden in the comfort of our safe homes, ducking and diving away from any activity which could put us, or our children, in the midst of a radical right-wing ext …

This is a group to study and discuss the teachings of Jesus and Rev. Moon and how they relate to the 21st Century population.

The Central Oregon Atheists is a social group that was created to bring together atheists, agnostics, and freethinkers in Central Oregon. Come out for some great ungodly conversation! Enjoy good company as we socialize, rant against religion, tell our deconversion stories, and concoct devilish atheist plans to take over the world!  Remember that "extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence" (Carl Sagan). Any claims to be taken seriously in this group require PEARL (Physical Evidence And …

Welcome to the Philosophy Workshop. Philosophy Workshop is the place for exploring problems of philosophy in a cooperative manner, usually focused on a very specific subject. The goal (and the hope) is to utilize our combined knowledge and experience to understand ideas that are at times difficult and perhaps even entirely new to some participants. The  format of our meetings is as follows: 1. Introduction (20-30 min. overview of the subject matter) 2. Clarification of ideas/arguments 3. General …

We are atheists and agnostics that think the natural world is all there is.  (This worldview is known as "Philosophical Naturalism" or "Metaphysical Naturalism.")  Given this outlook, how should we view life? What is the meaning of life? Where did we come from, and where are we going? How should we live the good life?  What is morality? What about love and other emotions?  We investigate to find naturalistic answers to these traditional human questions. Our group has two primary goals: 1. Develo …

If you were born between 1946 and 1964, you know you're a "Boomer," whether you care for the label or not. As Boomers, this Meetup group will probably not stray far from our cultural image as described by these adjectives: idealistic (or at least we were when we were young); liberal-leaning and likely Democratic or Independent as voters; educated (with a college degree--and for some of you overachievers--graduate degrees); fond of good conversation, music, the arts, the sciences, food, wine/beer …

Huzzah! Like Video Games, Comics, Science, Puns, Math, Computers, or other stuff? So do we. Looking for others who collect 8-bit or other classics? Um, yea. Enjoy learning and building your own gizmos? Share the love, yo. Hoping to expand your social circle, or online circle? This should help. Tired of shopping think geek and want to get out of the house before your cat kills you? Need to find just a few more games to complete your Nintendo collection? Our fearless leader Niki must meet you. Se …

Let's get together and bring our charts and our favorite study materials to help us better understand astrology and its effects on us! This group's focus is mostly around studying, reading, sharing and comparing charts, books and other information used to better understand astrology and its concepts. Those joining this group should have some base of knowledge, although I encourage those who still consider themselves "beginners" to definitely come and be a part of! This is not a group focused on …

We invite you to join our community of skeptics, secular humanists and other people who love life and reason. Here, you can exchange ideas and experiences, make new friends and contribute to positive change here on Oregon's south coast. CFI South Coast Humanists is a project of CFI Portland, an educational nonprofit organization whose mission it is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free inquiry, and humanist values. To support our group by becoming a , and for more informatio …