As a parent of an autistic child, perhaps you have found that other people cannot relate to what we consider to be a normal day? Come join other parents of kids with autism and other spectrum disorders to socialize, share experiences, network and make friends for both you and your kids.

We are parents of beautiful heroes - infants, boys, and girls with rare blood disorders or cancer. And we are the heroes who love, nurture, and care for them. But even superheroes need support. We are here to do that for each other. To be there during tough moments. To lift each other up and remind each other of our heroic powers when it all seems like too much. And like the A-Team, Fantastic Four, GI Joe, or Voltron, hopefully we'll crack some jokes and have a little fun now and then, when bein …

We are single parents who would like to meet other single parents for adult interaction and socializing. This group will host: *Casual happy hours *Singles focused events *Outdoor activities *Themed parties *Mix and Mingle get-togethers *Wine tasting *Speed dating events The goal is to have a fun and friendly group for adult socializing that is inclusive of all single parents. Meet others who "get it" when it comes to being a single parent. Are you looking for a meetup group for single pare …

This is a group for any new parent that is interested in meeting up with other families for affordable activities in Southeast Portland, like going to story time at the library, having picnics in the park, coffee & walk meetups, and play dates in our homes. We also have events for just the adults, like Moms' Night Out, book club … and anything else that looks like fun! Children of all preschool ages are welcome, but most events are ideal for children born between August 2010 to July 2012.

This group is for single parents with regular partial or full custody in the Portland Metro area. Its an opportunity for us to meet each other, share our experiences, and have a great time. We try to meet for dinner at least once a week, and have done a number of other events including skating, zoo days, hikes, OMSI trips and theme parks. All events are kid friendly unless otherwise marked. We have a "sister" meetup group at http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Single-Parent-Happy-Hour-Group/ for peop …

“Let's get together for affordable evening and weekend activities, weekend hikes, picnics at the park, and play dates in our homes. We can also have events for just the ladies, like moms night-out, movies, dinner… and anything else that looks like fun." I started this group because I'm looking to meet other new moms and new parents in my neighborhood."

Are you a smart, fun PDXer Gen Xer who could stand a few more parent-friends? Do you default on the side of alternative? Maybe even consider yourself, dare I say it, the cool mommy? And I mean cool in a knows all the words to every Patsy Cline AND every Minor Threat song kinda way, not in a Rose McGowan in Jawbreaker kinda way. I don't know if you have to be Gen X, but that sense of irony seems to be peculiar to our generation, so I thought I'd try and narrow it down this way. It's not about bei …

I'm lucky if I only work 40 hours and I think that I'm still a good mother though new at it! This is [will be] a group for moms/dads with young kids trying to figure out how to juggle work and family while still finding time for themselves.  I'm based in NE Portland and will next to never head over to the west side unless it's downtown, the Children's Museum, and to the zoo.  Special events are my exception, so I'll primarily be posting activities W. of 82nd and N. of Powell. I see this group as …

Oregon Fathers for Equal Rights is a group of people working together to promote equal rights for all parents. We are parents who love our children and believe every child needs and deserves to be loved by and have equal parenting opportunities from both Dad and Mom. We actively seek to bring awareness to issues surrounding fathers, families, and their children; help influence logical and enforceable changes in our legal system to offer responsible Fathers and parents equal protection under the …

Babies of 2012 unite ! I'm Jen. New stay at home mom. New to Hillsboro. Thirty-something. My super son, Charlie, was born in April of this year. I would love to meet other moms with babies around his age to watch them grow and share in the adventure of parenting. Ideally the group would have a standing weekly meeting that different members would take turns organizing. Meet ups can be at homes,parks,events,etc. This will take place on a weekday, the day and time to be determined by the first few …

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PDX Sign Baby is a community of parents/care-givers who are interested in signing with their children (ages 0 to 4 years). We hold class/playgroup Thursdays at 2:00.  Classes are laid-back and engaging, incorporating read-alouds, rhymes, and songs, as well as time for the little ones to play and parents to socialize. While we do focus on signing, the broader mission of the group is two-fold: 1) Language Building (for the kiddos) 2) Community Building (for the parents) All members of the group a …

My husband and I had our first child, Jesse, on June 23, 2010. We quickly noticed how much being a parent changes some of your friendships when your friends do not have children! We would like to meet other couples who would enjoy an occasional evening out as well as different get-togethers with the babies. We would like to keep the group limited to babies born in 2010 to first-time parents. Our hope is for all of us and our children to build long-lasting friendships with each other. Maybe somed …

This is a small meetup/playgroup for open minded, fun, healthy, globally conscientiousness mamas who enjoy providing the best childhood for their children while maintaining their own identity & interests. I want this to be a small group that provides a supportive respectful environment for moms and their children. We will welcome each member with their individual parenting style and interests without passing judgement. We live in a western industrialized culture that has placed great importance …

Experiments in Truth was a Meetup Group started to allow people to participate in a forum that I call "Truth Circles". Truth Circles are dedicated to exploring and expanding: truth through conversation self-discovery through introspection community through sharing Set in a safe, relaxed environment, come indulge in fascinating conversation. You will have the opportunity to expand your understanding and outlook as you share in vibrant discussion with other friendly people. Sharing and expand …

This group is meant to be a place where just families (with kids ages 0 to 18) can get together and discuss parenting, raising vegan children, resources to help others, setup playdates, socialize, find friends, etc. This site is friendly for single parents, married, partnerships, unions, etc <-- Basically all parents of kids 0 to 18 are welcome. I would like it to stay open and welcoming for those in the group, we all come from a varied background with different ideas - let's come together and …

We have lots of folks from PDX metro area that are either looking to have children via egg donation and / or surrogacy, OR who already have kids via egg donation. We have quarterly meetings but thought that getting together informally would be great as well. Who should join? Anyone who is looking to become a parent via egg donation, or preparing to undergo a donor egg IVF cycle, or who is pregnant via egg donation, or is already a parent via egg donation and you live in the Portland Metro Area ( …

This is a group where young children (ages 0 - 10yrs) can come together, be safe, and have fun during playtime. I started this group because I want my daughter to feel safe and have a strong support group with other children who have food allergies. Caring for a child with life-threatening food allergies is difficult. This play group can also act as a support group by building relationships and confidence not only with children, but with the parents as well. To ensure the safety of the children …

I decided to start this group because the older I get, the more difficult it is to create new friendships with quality people. I'm a single working professional who would like to meet the same and have great times doing it. The purpose of this group is to increase your social circle by attending fun activities with like minded people. Whether you're new to the area, or are a native and just find yourself in a situation where you would like to meet new people you can relate to, this group may be …

This is a meetup for parents who are raising their children without religion, who love reason as well as art, and who are looking for a community where they can find fun, support, and great company for themselves and their children. Together, we join forces to develop and support secular humanistic values in our families. We get the benefits of church without the dogma. Our volunteers have developed: Secular Sunday School - A class on ethics, science, and humanities for kids ages 4-10 every two …

Hey GBTQ dads and kids, This group is a place for us to hang out with other non-traditional dad-headed families at least once a month. There aren't many families like ours around compared with hetero- or lesbian-headed families. Therefore it isn't very often we get to relax with others like us. We welcome gay, bisexual, transgendered (men who were born women), queer and queer-identified parents and their children. Also welcome all you guys thinking about taking the leap to parenthood - come h …

Join us to meet other local Portland area parents and caregivers who want to teach their babies sign language (ASL signs). No experience is needed! Come, play & sign with us! *please note* As of summer 2011, this group is on hiatus indefinitely.  For information on classes and events, please visit us at: www.portlandearlylearning.com

Mom & Baby Coffee Hour If you can't remember the last time you enjoyed a proper adult conversation, then Mom & Baby Coffee Hour is for you! Dig yourself out from under all those diapers and come hang out with other moms. You"ll enjoy great discussion and a cup of coffee while the babies have fun with excersaucers, floor mats and toys. Bask in the joys of motherhood as you discover new things about your baby's development. Rediscover your creative side as we learn to scrapbook your babies favor …

Hello moms of Portland. This group is for Russian, Russian/American and any other nationalities who want to expose their toddlers and young kids to the Russian language. I am Russian born but raised here in the US and would love to meet with other parents to be able to speak more Russian with all our children. I would love to find moms who want to have playmates where speaking and learning Russian is encourages and I'd love to find mom who can read stories in Russian and do Russian songs and eve …

Meet friendly local moms to talk about your kids, life, challenges, joys... and have fun!  I welcome your ideas to plan Moms Meetups to share experiences, find advice, give support, make new friends, and find new places to take our kids. All moms- stay at home to working full time- are welcome! We are a group of mostly stay-at-home moms (Some of us work from home or Part-time).  Most of our activities happen Monday thru Friday 10-4.  The kids in the group range from newborn to about 5 years old …

Meet local atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, scientific naturalists and other friends of reason for conversation and friendship! We often meet on Portland's West side but welcome people from anywhere. This group meets socially to discuss how to live and raise a family in a society greatly influenced by religious beliefs. We have a robust love of both life and reason and we bring that sentiment to our gatherings. Meetings are informal and social. Conversation is spirited and polite. For tho …

Outdoor playtime is a must for my toddler! This group will connect families with babies through preschoolers in and near OC, enable us to plan play-dates, and encourage us to take advantage of beautiful days in various Oregon City parks.

Welcome and congratulations to new and expecting moms over 35 in Portland! Maybe you've had problems getting pregnant, maybe you weren't sure if you wanted kids til recently, or maybe you just decided to wait. Whatever your situation, if you're like me, you feel a bit in the minority in a city full of younger moms that you can't quite identify with. We're in a different stage of life and have different challenges, yet we are thrilled with our new status! Let's get together to chat, have coffee, …