Are you a dedicated reader of the strobist? Have you devoured Joe McNally's latest book, "The Hot Shoe Diaries"? This meetup is focused on both education and practicing small flash lighting both in the studio and on location. If you've been looking for ways to learn more and practice taking your camera's flash off the hot shoe  for more sophisticated and controlled lighting you've found the right group. Here you will find organized events offering  instruction both in the classroom and on locati …

If you are interested in establishing an active Humanist organization in San Francisco and the East Bay, please join this Meetup.  As meetings and events are organized, you will be invited.  We envision discussions, speakers, social activities and events to work for a better world.  For those who may not be familiar with humanism, below is the Humanist Manifesto III, which describes what many Humanists believe. HUMANISM AND ITS ASPIRATIONS Humanist Manifesto II Humanism is a progressive philosop …

Libertarians: We are not primarily political, we simply respect property rights and thus live by a code of non-aggression. Property rights are sacred to us because civilization is built on social cooperation and social cooperation is only made possible by the clear delineation and respect of property rights. Entrepreneurs: in a general sense, we are the creative and energetic members of society seeking to produce value; weather it be economic, social or personal. The Society of Libertari …

Join other hiking enthusiasts in an intense, but short workout. Mission Peak is a peak east of Fremont, California with an elevation of 2,517 ft (767m). We meet at the Stanford Avenue entrance by the picnic table. This is a strenuous hike with a constant uphill climb until you reach the summit. We do not take breaks until we reach the summit. The elevation gain is 2100 ft and the hike duration is approximately 2 1/2 hours. This is an out-and-back hike, slightly over 5 miles. The trail is a well …

The motto of this meetup group is to have all kinds of adventurous activities, explore nature, enjoy its beauty, stay fit and have fun with friends and families. You can help us to make this group a great place to meet new people and make new friends while having fun activities and great discussions. We organize all kind of activities at various locations. Our events include scuba diving, surfing, kayaking during summer; while skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing in winter. We also arrange some ac …

Are you interested in hiking and meeting other Hispanic hiking aficionados, then this is the group for you. This is a fun and energetic group that loves socializing through fitness and adventure. We will be exploring some of the most spectacular trails in the San Francisco Bay Area. Come and join other passionate and nature loving hikers. The hikes will be approximately 5 to 12 miles with varying levels of skill and difficulty. Please review the hike’s description prior to joining. Don’t join a …

The motto of this meet-up group is to bring Indian Adventurers of Sacramento and neighborhood, at one common uniform platform. This group is to have all kinds of adventurous activities, explore nature and enjoy its beauty, stay fit and have fun with friends and families. You can help us to make this group a great place to meet new people and make new friends while having fun and great discussions/debate. We organize all kind of activities at various locations. Our events include scuba diving, s …

Participate in our Dojo as we to work together to leverage and expand your skills in digital media storytelling. Storytelling is the fundamental component of how human beings relate to the world around them. Stories are present on multiple levels - there are personal, local, global and civilization stories. Whether it is politics, soap operas, or sports, it is the stories within them that give each topic meaning and influence our actions at each level. Your brand is becoming it's own media outle …

This group is about empowering women worldwide. Join myself, George Clooney, Diane Lane, Eva Mendes, Meg Ryan, Gabrielle Union, America Ferrera, Olivia Wild, Hilary Clinton, and Pulitzer Prize winning authors Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn as we work together to empower women worldwide.  America Ferrera said it best.  We all want to help oppressed women but we sometimes wonder if our efforts have enough impact.  The problem is too big.  Maybe we are only able to help one or two girls, but if …