Silicon Valley Young Republicans (SVYR) is a social and political club for students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 40 living or working around Silicon Valley. We want to make Republican politics fun and effective by engaging in a combination of social and political activities. We also host networking events for our members to meet one another. We create opportunities for members to socialize, network, and organize to elect Republican candidates at the local, state and nationa …

Meet like-minded organic gardeners, food growers, and urban farmers who are using their backyards, gardens, patios, and community spaces to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs that they can cultivate and eat themselves. We’ll share specific ways to help you get your garden planned, started, and yielding healthy fruitful crops. Plus, you’ll have a chance to meet others and share food, recipes, and tips on organic gardening. Whether you must grow your own food for health reasons, you simply desire …

The Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) works to advance the principles of limited government, individual liberty and free markets within the Republican Party. The RLC focuses on a broad range of issues, including education, taxation, property rights, gun rights, free speech, religious freedom, federalism and the proper role of government. This meetup is open to all Republican Liberty Caucus members, as well as anyone interested in libertarianism and the freedom philosophy. "That Government is …

Libertarians tend to be voracious readers and learners. Now there is a Libertarian Book Club in the South Bay for us. There are so many great philosophy, economics, public policy books - both fiction and non-fiction out there. Let the reading, learning and discussions begin.

… When you have multiple founders, esprit de corps binds them together in a way that seems to violate conservation laws. Each thinks "I can't let my friends down." This is one of the most powerful forces in human nature, and it's missing when there's just one founder. So, the objectives for our group would be: Peers to brainstorm Talk you out of stupid decisions To cheer you up when things go wrong I recently attended Microconf 2011.  MicroConf is a two-day conference focused on self-funded and …

Warm welcome! This is where South Bay Area community comes together to explore solutions and share resources, on ecologically sensible, and sustainable life practices at home. We cover topics like energy efficiency, indoor air quality, waste management, conservation of natural resources and much more. We try to lead by example. At the end of the day, we make new like minded friends and have some fun. Our homes contribute about 21% of our nation’s energy use and carbon footprint. Our u …

This Meetup is for parents of children with special needs in the Silicon Valley who want the straight scoop on the legal planning they should have in place to make sure their kids and money are taken care of by the people they want in the way they want ... no matter what. At our Meetups, you will learn: -- How to Take Charge of Your Child’s Future and Build a Fortress of Protection Around Your Child that Will Last a Lifetime. -- The 10 Steps You Must Take to Plan for the Future Care of …

Welcome new members and congratulations for caring enough to be a responsible citizen. The great thing about the Ron Paul campaign is that it's not about Ron Paul, it's about people who care enough to take responsibility for their country instead of leaving it all up to the 'elites' who presume so much on our behalf. This is about ending the war, withdrawing from empire status, and renewing the liberty which is the environment in which people can grow to become their best and again be a li …

Environmental design, landscape, and horticulture/agriculture issues will continue to be a growing field! I'm seeking members who want to balance both practice and theory to engage in meaningful projects that either build our skills, or make a profit. I believe this approach is the best way for communities to prosper. A good way to achieve this would be to use environmental design programs, such as Foothill and UC Berkeley as templates. Here are some careers that these programs influence; Arbori …

What is YES+: Yoga + Empowerment + Service YES+ is a fun, dynamic course for college students and young professionals that can give your life the boost of energy you have been looking for. To get the most out of life, we need to increase energy, conserve the energy we have, and manage our time well. YES+ teaches us how to be productive and dynamic while staying cool and centered. During YES+, you learn powerful breathing techniques, yoga, meditation and practical wisdom for our modern world …

People in this group like hiking and nature walks, and want to learn to identify the native plants of California. We enjoy these plants in every season, from floriferous spring to dormant summer to cool fall to lush winters. We learn about the habitat value of plants, as well as ethnobotanical value as food, medicine, and raw material for twine, baskets, boats, and shelter.