Hackers and Founders Seattle provides a casual business forum where tech and less-than-tech entrepreneurs meet and discuss new technologies and/or companies that we’re working on. Whether you’re a serial entrepreneur, a hacker who has always thought of starting a business or completely clueless and want to get connected to the Seattle business community, you’ll fit right in!

… And although you and me were not knocked over the head during decision time, it isn't always easy starting over in new country/city!  ---- Being part of this group means: - that you're looking for a COMMUNITY of friends. - that you want to participate in activities organized by groupmembers. - that you're not afraid to ask for support!   Read through this and still want to join? Great! Love to meet you soon!

… Price Foundation principals, go to these links: Dietary Guidelines ( http://www.westonaprice.org/basicnutrition/dietguidelines...) and Characteristics of Traditional Diets ( http://www.westonaprice.org/basicnutrition/characteristic...) and read the brief overviews. You can also get a copy of the book Nourishing Traditions ( http://www.westonaprice.org/bookreviews/nourishing_tradit...) for more information and recipes. RESOURCES ONLINE Here is the Seattle WAPF website - http://seattle …

Join your neighborhood running/walking club over here on the Eastside, in Bellevue/Issaquah/Kirkland/Redmond! Meet others in your local area to run/train with. Participate in various long and short distance runs or walk. We run all distances, and like to train with other runners to help each other meet goals. Get ready for the next 5K, 10K, Seattle Marathon or Rock 'N Roll Marathon, or half marathons. Also, Mercer Island Half Marathon and SJJ are both nearby...Discuss running safety and get coa …

… You're invited to join other professionals and business owners with the purpose of starting or growing your business in the following ways: 1)   Learn the SUCCESS STEPS to EFFECTIVE NETWORKING & REFERRALS 2)   Create new referral sources 3)   Build your network of professionals & putting together your business team for greater results 4)   Get your name and business to be more recognized and known in your local community 5)   Automation tools to improve and increase your networking result …

… The meeting usually begins with introductions and a listing of questions or topics members of the group want covered at the meeting. I will present a stock market review and overview of the progress of the big liquid leader growth stocks. You are invited to share your CANSLIM stock picks or ideas from your holdings or watch list for analysis at the meeting as well. We usually have a special presentation on some basic and advanced IBD portfolio management techniques. I always try to leave you wit …

… Professor Muhammad Yunus won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for his development of microcredit lending to the poor as a means of dramatically improving quality of life, originally in his home country, Bangladesh with Grameen Bank, and now around the world, through Grameen Foundation.  Starting in 2008, Yunus helped launch Grameen America in Queens, New York. Fundamental to the success of the Grameen model is the use of small groups of people to provide mutual support and morally binding group guaran …

It's not you, it's me. . . It's not that I don't want to read your stuff -- I need to write my own first. This group is for writers who are Not looking to share their work or join a class, but who simply want to write. Get Out and Do It. Make it real. Just show up and do your thing. Polish that short story. Start a poem. Write a novel. Flash fiction. Blog. Start a screenplay. Freelance. Stay or leave whenever you want. . . Show up early or stay late to chat. See you there!

TL;DR Description: I wanted a place where meetup and event organizers can come together to meet other organizers with the specific purpose of teaching each other, knowledge sharing, and improving the average quality of events in Seattle. So I made one. (hint: it's this)   Full description: I've started and run many communities and events, and I'm always looking for ways to improve them. The first few times, I wasn't even planning on starting a community - I just invited a few friends over. It ha …

Are you a Seattle/Eastside area Webcaster or Podcaster? Are you thinking about starting a show on your own or for your company or organization? Come join us monthly to meet and talk about making money with online media distribution, social media/networking strategies, building audience and joining aggregation networks. We will also discuss and share insider information on the major distribution platforms like iTunes, Zune and the growth of Apps.  Major broadcast and Independent media businesses  …

… About the Organizer: My career as a photographer began as little more than a rewarding hobby carried over from childhood. My dad taught me to use an old Canon when I was 10 years old and I've been hooked ever since. Later, I was working in the corporate sector as a graphic designer and branding consultant, making plenty of money, feeling unfulfilled, and seeking solace in weekend photography gigs and photo clubs. Soon, I was looking for ways to ditch work for photo gigs without getting caught. …

The Seattle Vinyl Meetup group was created so record lovers in Seattle could come together to visit local record stores, discover new music on vinyl and meet fellow vinyl lovers. Whether you're new to records or long-time aficionado, this group welcomes anyone who is passionate about music on records and keeping Seattle records stores alive. I started the NYC Vinyl Meetup and thought it would be great to see a vinyl Meetup get started in Seattle. We run that group with a very open, flat st …

If you ever wanted to start to run and didn't know where to start, here is the place. A great place for people, who are fresh off the couch and want to get active, be accountable, and learn to run their first 5k. Learn more www.runningevolution.com It's fun, social and a little sweaty. First class is FREE!

Enjoy the  happy-making and healing movements & meditations of Sheng Zhen Qigong, the Qigong of Unconditional Love! Before explaining more about qigong and this particular system of qigong specifically, I must tell you that this qigong changed my life. I know that is a strong statement to make, but it's true. Before attending my first workshop with Master Li Jun Feng in 2006, I had sort of a dark cloud hanging over me. I was self-conscious. Shy. Not one of those bubbly, glowing, happy people. An …

Weekly classes are offered to give you tools and understandings to help you make your life work better for you. They are designed to be highly practical and are completely free of religious and/or spiritual dogma and jargon. There is no particular way of life emphasized other than an aware one. Tools are provided to help bring awareness into your life so you can create more satisfaction in your life while reducing tensions and anxieties. We offer classes every Monday evening at 6:30 pm at the T …

This is a group for women who want to make social connections with other women who value wellness.   This group is open to women who are interested in wellness – from those who are at the beginning of their wellness journey to seasoned professionals in wellness fields. The goal is to create a healthy and vibrant community of women who are working towards feeling their best in all aspects of their lives.   We will have one meet-up a month to start out, and we will have a topic or theme for each m …