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 …

Welcome to Outdoor Adventures. This group is for anyone who enjoys being out in Nature and exploring the great trails of California and beyond. Be an expert or a beginner we welcome you without boundaries. Please do understand that you will be joining all activities at your own risk. You know your strength and abilities better then your Organizers and hosts, and any other member in this group. There is a cost of $1.00 per event. Thank you for joining and we hope to see you on a event soon!

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 …

ATTENTION ADVENTUROUS EATERS! If you've seen Andrew Zimmern's "Bizarre Foods" TV show, you know the purpose for this Meetup. We're about trying "bizarre foods", too!  Consider this as "Bizarre Foods" meets "Fear Factor" At a restaurant, after the group orders "normal food", a bizarre food will be ordered for the group to share. When the bizarre food arrives, each person takes their turn to sample it.  If they are a timid eater, we may ask that person to try more.  After they give their impressio …

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 Tri-Valley area has many social opportunities for singles. This group aims to introduce you to them. Just sign up and let the good times roll! The best way to meet members of the opposite sex, if that's your goal, is while relaxed and having a great time. There is none of the pressure of dating.  This group is also a great way to meet and make some new friends. The purpose of the group is to create a fun, safe, low-pressure way to play. We will have outdoor and indoor events:  travel opport …

This group is for all those travel lovers out there that need travel buddies and groups to explore the world with! If you are single or solo and hate paying single supplement fees, begging friends to go on vacation, or just don't like planning trips we are the group for you! We plan trips all over the world and do tons of local bay area stuff too! It's a great way to make friends and meet people to travel with in the future. This is also a great club to find travel partners for trips you develop …

Do you love whitewater rafting? You've never tried it, but would love to check it off your bucket list? Well, I love it and the more the merrier really applies when it comes to rafting. We'll start with the South Fork American River and then next year the Middle Fork. Grand Canyon is on my bucket list..... When the Halloween decorations come out, do you start thinking about the SNOW...skiing, snowboarding, winter fun?

This is for all those female that are hooked on Traveling the World. Let's Meetup up both in person (when not traveling) and Online to meet other Women who travel and want to hook up to enjoy the experience and each others' company. This is not to promote a certain trip (each of us probably already have Trips in mind or already planned), or nor is this a travel agency, just Women who love to Travel. So You Know You Are a Travel Girl When ........

Come paddle an outrigger canoe! O Kalani Outrigger Canoe Center welcomes beginners at our Sunday, 9:00 am practice along the Oakland estuary (Jack London Aquatic Center). No experience necessary. We'll provide you with a paddle and some basic instruction. Wear non-cotton, loose-fitting clothing (shorts/pants and top), shoes that can get wet, sunscreen and sunglasses. Consider a hat with a brim and a light jacket. (No jeans, cotton t-shirts or sneakers.)  Don't forget WATER.

We are a culturally diverse, mature, fun and down to earth group, with a mission to provide fun adventures and great learning to our children and also provide support and build solid friendships for us adults and learn from each other. "It's not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours. I can't tell my children to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself. ~Joyce Maynar …

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 …

Aqua Tutus Diving Club was founded in 1955 and became a non-profit organization in 1958. Our goal is to educate the general public about the sport of Skin and SCUBA diving through quality instruction. Aqua Tutus Diving Club's membership is made up of a diverse group of individuals with common interests in sport diving, skin diving, diving instruction, fishing and underwater photography. Our members are from all over the California Bay Area, as well as our extended family in Washington, Nevada, H …

FreshNester’s is a social-network for empty-nesters in the Danville, Alamo, and surrounding area.  Now that the kids are gone, enrich and expand your social life by connecting with other couples/singles with similar interests to engage in the broad range of social activities the Bay Area has to offer.  Goal is to create a wide-ranging calendar of events, some scheduled well in advance, and others created at the spur-of-the-moment by fellow FreshNester's.  Stay tuned, more specifics about this co …

I am interested in having a group where people can exchange ideas, offer support and hold each other accountable. I called this meet up thrive or die because that's my motto for 2013 and I am looking for some like minded individuals to join in the fun. This group is perfect for anyone who wants more out of life. It really doesn't matter what project or goal you are working towards as long as you are committed to it. I think sometimes it helps to get outside of your everyday routine and immediate …

We get together and discuss all things Love, Like, & Lust when it comes to dating and relationships. Primarily single adults, but couples attend to. Its a very fun, adventurous, sexy and humorous environment. Free food, Free Admission, Free drinks (wine too), we dance, offer unique things to get you out of your comfort zone!

Calling all fun fabulous chicas in the East Bay. This group is for all of us. Let's get together for pot lucks, monthly book clubs, dinner and movie nights, festivals, shopping wine tasting and brunch. I started this group because I am finding I have a lot of lonely down time and I need to get out meet some people and have some adventures. I am self employed so I don't get to socialize much around an office. I would love to meet some great quality gals for fun, friendship and community.

This is a group for pilots, wannabe pilots, future pilots, loved ones of pilots, boyfriends and girlfriends of pilots, retired pilots, people with a lot of money that would like to buy us all airplanes, military and vet pilots, and aviation enthusiasts looking for an excuse to fly around and eat things. We try to fly everywhere we can to grab something to eat or just hit an airshow, go camping, have a bon fire, meet friends or make new friends, and just get off the ground and have a lot of fun. …

The Hayward Hiking Club has hikes scheduled for almost every Saturday on trails in parks and preserves throughout the Bay Area. The hikes vary in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Each hike is different. Distances range from 5 to 12 miles. Elevation gains range from flat to 2500 feet. We typically meet for carpooling at one of 3 locations in Hayward, Castro Valley, or San Lorenzo (in the Bay Area, California). Passengers pay the driver an amount based on the distance driven and expenses such as …

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 …

Attention all enthusiastic International Singles and anyone who has a interest in meeting new friends from around the world. INTERNATIONAL Singles who are interested in affordable and fun activities in our scenic areas of the East Bay. I started this group to meet other singles  ( ages 30s and40s ) who may be looking forward to exploring outdoor activities, Napa wine train, day trips to old downtown Sacramento, beach activities, happy hour TGIF in EAST BAY, Music festivals, fundraisers, concerts …

Welcome Tent Campers & Travelers. This group is for those that want to tent camp in California and the West in small groups and also want to drive or fly to Western destinations for lodge or hotel stays and /or camping. The trips will be 20 people or less, and for adults only unless otherwise noted.  Sorry, but no pets are allowed on any of the trips, no matter what size. The trips will mostly be on the weekends, and 2 nights typically.  There will be either a camping trip or a lodge trip every …

This group is the culmination of 1 Black Girl 20 Black Wines, Co. We specialize in wine tastings, tours, classes and events that exclusively feature wines from African Americans and/or female vintners! This is a co-ed, multicultural group that is open to wine novices and experts! The groups organizer and owner of 1 Black Girl 20 Black Wines, Co. is one of a handful of Black Certified Sommeliers in the the United States. Our goal is to cultivate and encourage sophisticated, casual, savvy, and fun …

"Lets get together for affordable fun activities in East Bay for Modern Muslim women. If you like to be part of a group who don't judge you based on how you dress but like to have fun, join my group. This is a group for any Muslim women interested in hiking, camping, picnic, movie nights, restaurant, and adventures. I started this group because to meet other professional Muslim women like myself in east bay. Looking forward to our first meeting.

This group is really about being active - exploring the Bay Area and Northern California. It's more than just physical fitness and the great outdoors; it's about making great relationships with people who consider themselves extraordinary. Potential members should be able to contribute more than just their physical presence to the group. You should have a great love and passion for life and people, always curious about learning new things about the world around us. Most importantly you must be a …

This group is for all women who like to travel, want to learn about a different culture and explore their dreams. Our members come from all around the general Bay Area. We are interested in adventure, food and wine, spas, creative endeavors, photography, shopping, design, gardening and much more.  Come and join us to: share your pictures,  share your travel stories, meet like minded traveling companions, get ideas about where to travel, talk  with women who have the same interests as you do, etc …

This group is for travel trips to anywhere. It might also include weekend getaways, cruises and more. It will be all about various travel opportunities. I will also schedule dinners and meetups in various restaurants and locals to try food of other countries and cultures and as a way for members to get acaquainted. If you like to travel then join us, and hopefully you will have fun exploring with others. This will also give you the opportunity to meet new travel partners and friends. Trips might …

For all Wine Lovers, introducing a unique opportunity to taste Artisan, handcrafted wines not available in retail stores. This is a special and fun group. Everyone will have a great time trying some incredible wines and getting some basic wine education and food pairing ideas. Bringing the wine country to you is a great way to bring good people together. To share the experience of discovering and tasting exclusive wines.