We welcome animal lovers who want to network on Whidbey Island, WA and in the region. To learn more, email whidbeyanimalguild@gmail.com (Note: Due to Meetup's limited capabilities, if you click on any links below, you will leave this page and must use your back button to return here.) How does WAG work? WAG is an island-based regional think tank for animals that encourages the free exchange of information and ideas on the discussion board, which is viewable only to WAG participants. WAG is not a …

This Meetup is all about arranging flowers & creating floral projects to take home the same night. Most of the time we’ll be using fresh flowers, but an occasional silk flower project is a possibility. We’ll meet at the Organizer’s Farmhouse in Edgewood, WA, very close to Fife & Milton. Julia’s Farmhouse was built in 1900, and is a comfy old place, and very relaxed. There is room for up to 15 members every time – many more would be a squeeze. If our Meetup gets larger, we’ll decide together what …

Meet local skeptics, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, scientific naturalists and other friends of reason for conversation and friendship! Our meetings will be in Vancouver Washington but welcome people from anywhere. Join us for informal socializing with pizza and beer. I hope to start off with 1 consistent meeting per month. I'll need some assistant organizers to help me set up the meetings. Please email me if you'd like to become an assistant organizer and live in the Vancouver area. This …

Freethinkers, humanists, skeptics, agnostics, atheist and all non-believers are welcome! A meeting of minds where we can share ideas, ask questions, teach, learn and grow, benefiting from each others life stories and thoughts. Our meetings are very informal and friendly.  We meet at least once a month but we also have other gatherings throughout the year.  In addition, we are in contact with other freethought groups in the Seattle/Tacoma area and we enjoy going to their events as well.  There is …

A social organization dedicated to education and the promotion of critical thinking, science and skepticism. Please join our Facebook group as well!

Why human life makes sense: The ultimate answers for the ultimate questions The purpose of this meetup group is to provide space for discussing the fundamental questions of human life. Any such questions are welcome, and you can see those that we have thus far considered by looking at the topics of the posted meetings. I’m Philip Bitar, and I will facilitate the discussion. After earning a doctorate in computer science, I spent 10 years developing a comprehensive theory of human life. I publishe …

This meetup supports the social component of the "Ask an Atheist", a Call-In Radio Show featuring atheists from the Tacoma/Seattle Area. It is dedicated to atheism, separation of church and state, and free inquiry. We love chattin', drinkin', eatin', and calling BS on the people's beliefs of (insert god-of-choice) . Socialize and commiserate with your favorite personalities and behind-the-scenes crew from the show or learn about upcoming events here.

America is in Trouble. Rising National Debt, low Educational performance, crumbling Infrastructure, lack of political will and direction. Is America now in a long term decline? If so, what can be done to 'fix America'?  I look around and there are not many SERIOUS discussions on what Underlying forces are driving the Issues we face as a Nation. This group will be the polar opposite of Glen Beck style crazy. The nation faces real issues and needs real solutions. Not more smoke and mirrors for …

Thanks for your interest in our writers' group!  We've been around for nearly 10 years, with membership changing as people have come and gone.  Here are some details about us.  Please read through them to see if you think we'd be a good fit for you: We meet at private homes, either in Clark County, WA, or in Portland.  We switch venues from time to time and will always let members know in advance where the meeting will take place. When we meet: Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., usually about eve …

Camp Quest is a summer camp for children, focusing on nature, science, freethought and critical thinking.  The purpose of this Meetup is: • To provide quality camp, retreat and conference experiences based on a humanist philosophy. • To educate campers about the history and achievements of atheists, humanists and other dissenters throughout history. • To create a place for non-religious families and children to belong and promote a sense of community among them through the camp experience. • To …

This group is for people who like to mix philosophical discourse and drinking. If you're looking for carefully moderated debate, look elsewhere. These discussions are unstructured intellectual free-for-alls - the only two constants are booze and a keen interest in the nature of reality and human existence. We take philosophy very seriously, but we don't think taking it seriously demands that you act like an academic when discussing it. No formal training is necessary -  no one will be expected …

Mastermind groups facilitate the achievement of aspirations, related to business development, career, academics, creative projects, hobbies, abundance, relationships and health.  Group members cheer each other on, harnessing the power of goal setting, trust, accountability, solicited feedback and positive focus.  Consistent attendance is important to the success of the group.  Mastermind groups, by definition, create powerful group success that exceeds the sum of individual members’ success. Se …

Welcome: We are a bunch of freethinkers who meet monthly on the Eastside, usually at my home, for discussion, friendly debate, movies, and fun.  All opinions are respected. Liberal versus conservative? No problem. Even theists and creationists are welcome as long as they do not mind being challenged.

This group was started to get Atheists, Agnostics, Humanists, and other freethinkers a place to chat and meet.

I wanted to unite like and un-like minded individuals—or, at least, individuals who share an intrigue for riveting, intense, sometimes argumentative philosophical discussion.  I invite anyone else who shares an interest or knowledge for ideas relating to philosophy, skepticism, theology, atheism, Christianity, logic, creationism or science. Controversial dialectics are always welcome and polarity of view-points is encouraged. While I tend to be open-minded, I have my limits.  I have a distinct a …

Café Philo, is a french tradition I'm bringing in Seattle. As a fan of philosophy and technology, this cafe philo 2.0 is a little bit different from the one I use to attend in Paris. The format is simple (and new!) a. You share your question (ie what is sustainability? is it possible/good?) b. we vote on the best one c. You have 1 min to explain your general point of view (kinda help to see where the debate will go) c. We have 30-60min to prep our arguments (using books / internet...) d. We deba …

As increasingly demented dictator (organizer) of this group, I have agreed to a "coup" that hanged the title from "Secularists" to "Freethinkers." I am confident that either this name will last for a year or so, or God will strike me dead for allowing it to happen. (change made January 18, 2013). If you are unhappy about it, start your own group. You are free to think. Not everyone on Whidbey Island is a religious believer. There are lots of interesting , useful, and healthful things to do on W …

MASTER POLITICAL DISCOURSE Whether you're a libertarian, conservative, or social democrat, would you like to be better able both understand others viewpoints? Would you like to advocate your ideas in rational rather than allegorical or moral terms? Would you prefer to better understand the different political ideologies and the moral codes that underpin them? Would you like to be able to articulate the ideas of every political ideology in rational terms? Would you like to learn to debate better …

The purpose of our group is very simple: we discuss and analyze ideas. The word "analyze/analytical" is not a reference to syllogistic, analytical philosophy, but rather stands for those who like to analyze and critique ideas. Its a place for thinkers to connect with other thinkers! The format is also very simple: there is a brief 15 to 30 minute lecture (the shorter the better) followed by a civil conversation. We believe in organic group mingling. Not all thinkers are compatible, as thinkers …

Our purpose is to stimulate new friendships and substantial conversations, usually around a table and including food and drinks. We started things off focusing on The Top Ten New Year's Resolutions of All Time and talked about lies, murder, and adultery. This time around we are going through a series called "From the Playground to the Real World", looking at topics related to growing up - things like dreams, conflict, gender issues, and autonomy. It's a simple setup: an interesting topic, some d …

THE CENTER FOR HOLISTIC HEALTH PRESENTS  WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT III, a classroom/workshop devoted to the art and science of understanding and expressing human emotions. This educational meetup, now in its third year, will be held on Saturday afternoon's at 1:00 PM in our new center located in Fremont, starting on Saturday, April 6th, and continuing for 12 weeks, with the series concluding on June 22nd. Sessions are 90 - minutes long, flowing from one topic to another each week. Note: If you miss …