We are the Oakland Ping Pong Party! Our local events, held at various wonderful Oakland venues, are all about community, contentment and play. In the middle of each of our parties is a ping-pong table and a game of Berlin-style ping-pong* — a communal game where dozens can play at once and skill is optional. Surrounding the pong action: good food, tasty drinks, euphoric music, great people. We love ping-pong, we love Oakland (and the wider Bay Area), we love partnering with great community gathe …

>> FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK << This group aims to do meetups centered around anything that makes you sweat! Hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, running, bicycling, kayaking, rafting, tennis, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddle-boarding, wake-boarding, SUP, bungee jumping, skydiving, swimming, rock climbing, bouldering, spelunking - If it can be done with a group, suggest it and let's make it happen! This group does not and will not tolerate discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age …

Hi and welcome to California Weekends. California is among the best places in the world for roads trips and camping. The state is home to millions of people of different backgrounds, molding California into a truly unique place rich with incredible must-see attractions and interesting activities for those who want to discover the state's cultural diversity.  Road trips are a lot of fun and so is camping. These are two of our favorite things to do...so why not start a group to share the experien …

The San Francisco Bay Area destination for Nude Recreation. Come out and enjoy 80 acres of naturists paradise. Swim in our pool; hot tub; hike our miles of established trails. Enjoy our many activities like concerts on the lawn; theme dances and parties; water volleyball or the multi-sports court. Its a great place to relax with friends and meet new ones. Enjoy our Saturday night pot luck dinners and the evening activities. Camping and kitchen facilities are available. You may choose t …

Meet other Sailors, from experts to those who have never tried it - and those just out of classes but still new to the sport/lifestyle. Oakland Sailing Meetup Group (OSMG) welcomes all (and kids often go free). We sail for the love of sailing and to practice. Our practice outings include: sunset sails, casual fun regattas, Bay cruises, loops around an island, sail to SF city front. Try a sail to an island raft-up or a photography sailing tour of San Francisco Bay. We often enjoy great food - BBQ …

Have you ever wondered what dragon boating is all about? Now's your chance to find out. The Oakland Renegades Dragon Boat Team invites all Meetup folks to come and try it out. No experience is necessary, all age groups and fitness levels are welcome and we provide all the gear.  It's an outdoor, physical activity with occasional splashing so dress accordingly. The Renegades Dragon Boat Team is a partnership with the Oakland Recreation and Parks Department to provide an opportunity for the co …

Dragon boat racing is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Originating in China some 2,000 years ago, it is popular throughout Asia, the Pacific Islands, Europe and the United States. Crews consist of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steerer. The Alameda Dragon Flyers Dragon Boat Racing Club runs practices and boot camps 3 times a week. We participate in local and West Coast races from April through October each year, and have an active social calendar for paddlers and their non-paddlin …

This group is for gay and bi men in their 30s, 40s, and 50s who are interested in sailing and boating on the bay, and outdoor adventures in general. Weather permitting, we will likely meet about once or twice a month to go for a full day or half day sail.  Through this Meetup group, we hope to provide a venue where members can come together, learn a bit about sailing (or practice their existing skills), network, and simply have a great time out on the water. The Meetup organizers hold US Sailing …

The group will focus on training inexperienced soccer players the basics of soccer. We also will play scrimmage games every meeting. More experienced players are welcome to play as well. Please note that it will be catered to beginning players. The five donor suggested donation will help fund a nonprofit called Youth Mentoring and Sports. The nonprofit teaches young adults web design, event planning and provide mentoring. In addition, the nonprofit creates soccer programs for people aged 12 to 2 …

The East Bay Family Ping-Pong Group is here to help Bay Area families enjoy the most popular and fun racket sport on the planet! We have access to a beautiful gym with 14 Butterfly Centrefold tables!

Let's get away for two or three days of (mostly) weekend skiing. This group is for all levels of experience. We can share expenses of cabin rental and food (cooking in). If you don't have skis, you can rent them locally. I especially like Lake Tahoe's Paige Meadows [http://www.examiner.com/article/snow-hiking-and-cross-country-skiing-paige-meadows], near Sunnyside, thee miles south of Tahoe City. Paige Meadows offers options for all levels. Want to skate ski or like the grooves? Groomed trails a …

Marina Park Volleyball is a San Francisco Bay Area sand / grass volleyball group.  Marina Park in San Leandro (East Bay) is the home base.  The group plays on Sundays.  Start times range from 12 noon to 2:30pm depending on the time of year.  You can check each weekly game for the exact start time.  We also have games at Santa Cruz Beach, Ocean Beach (San Francisco), Montara Beach, Mission Bay Creek Park (San Francisco), Kennedy Park (Hayward), Lake Merritt (Oakland), (Fremont Tennis Center (Frem …

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What's not to love about SUP? We're a group of dedicated, enthusiastic Stand Up Paddlers of all skill levels who meet regularly to enjoy time on the water. Stand Up Paddle (aka SUP) is a terrific way to explore the East Bay and environs be it the Oakland Estuary or the San Francisco Bay, a great way to meet other water-loving folks, and an addictive form of exercise. Join us on one of our regularly scheduled stand up paddles and find out for yourself. See you on the water! Members of East Bay SU …

Alate Meaning: Winged Like, the word is comprised of the Latin roots āla meaning "wing" and the suffix -ate which was used in Latin to make a word an adjective. Joining Alate Events & Adventures will allow you to Spread your Wings and try activities you have always wanted to, but maybe just did not have anyone to do them with or you did not know how to plan it out and make it happen. The planning will be done for you! So Come out of your shell, come out of yourself, Spread Your Wings and Grow. C …

This group is for people who LOVE to play golf, but are also watching their pocket book. I love to play and would like to play at least three weekends a month. There are so many golf couses in the Bay Area that either have deals online or subscribe to ZingTimes, EZLinks or Groupgolfer.com websites. And then there are always the 9 hole courses that usually don't cost too much. Please join this group if you want to have fun playing golf and have some money left over to do other things as well.

Hi Everyone, Welcome to Alameda Volleyball. This is a group design for anyone that wants to have fun playing volleyball and meet new people. We welcome players of all skills level to join us and drink beer and learn to each other to be a better player. We aren't the most experienced but it's more of a social event. Please sign up so we can better organize this event. Thank you.

It's almost summer and it's time to get outside and play some volleyball and meet some new Oakland people. All-inclusive LGBTA and queer and questioning group for casual, fun non-competitive volleyball. But just because it's non-competitive doesn't mean that if you're a more seasoned player you can't join in too. This league is open to all ability levels and people looking to expand their social circle and enjoy something active outside.

This group is for Ping-Pong / Table Tennis players of all levels to get together in the East Bay. Events include fun, social, events as well as more competitive play. We have access to a beautiful gym with 14 Butterfly Centrefold tables!

Do you like basketball, but can't seem to find a semi-regular pick-up game in Oakland? Would you describe your bball skills, at best, as decent to slightly better than average? Did you play basketball for your high school? Are you in your late 20's or 30's and have seemingly lost a quick first step? Do you enjoy a competitive game, but more than anything, just want to play some solid basketball with a good group of guys and to get in some exercise? Let's make it fun, competitive, fairly regular …

Meeting other fabulous and fun girlfriends to hang out with! New in town, make new friends. Happy Oakland/East Bay girlfriends, women's social. Girls just wanna have fun. Join our circle of genuine 20s and 30s females, and let's have a good time! We are fun loving girlfriends. We have big hearts filled with passion and love! We are ladies who enjoy cocktails, girls night out, dancing, music, happy hour, and having fun in life! We are professional women with substance Who are willing to make a di …

We are looking for a group to play pickup in and around Oakland -- usually on the weekend. All ages and skills welcome! Come ready to play, socialize, and have a ball (har har)!