What we’re about
Are you new to the Bay Area? Do you want to make new friends? Do you want to go hiking but don't want to do it by yourself? Are you curious about the breweries?
This group is for anyone interested in socializing and staying active in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We enjoy meeting new people so feel free to check out our events! Come say hi and see where that takes you :)
IMPORTANT RULES:
- Please RSVP before showing up and update it accordingly if you can no longer make it to the event.
- Please be respectful. We do not tolerate offensive behavior and ban people who harass other members of the group.
- The organizers are not responsible for any injuries or damage that may happen to you while attending any of our events, especially when doing anything outdoors such as hiking. You are responsible for your own safety at all times.
Welcome to the group and we look forward to meeting you in person!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- California Coastal Cleanup Day - multiple locations, pick your site from linkLink visible for attendees
If you've wanted to make your local beaches/rivers/waterways cleaner and been frustrated with the slow cleanup, here's your chance! This Saturday is the annual coastal (and inland) cleanup day. Keep in mind that there are over 500 cleanup sites in California (possibly close to 700 according to SMDP), with close to 300 in/around the bay area.... so you need to pick which site you want to go to from https://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html#map
This year, there will be prizes hidden at cleanup sites, including a $1,000 cash prize, an e-bike, a canyon rafting trip, and the opportunity to throw the first pitch at an A’s game. (source)
To sign up, you need to pick a site by clicking on the blue pin, then follow the directions to sign up. Different sites have different requirements, so pay attention! For example, some places like Alma Street use their county page, some places like Guadalupe River - San Jose use Eventbrite, some places like Ocean Beach use Mobilize, and some places allow you to just show up and help out. Here are some additional tips: https://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html#participate
Since there are so many different locations, consider this an informational post. Feel free to use the comments section to coordinate on a specific location though!
Other information:
https://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/history.html
California Coastal Cleanup Day: Celebrating 40 Years of Cleaning California's Coastal and Inland Waterways
https://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/marinedebris.html
https://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/extinct.html
https://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/pendx.html
https://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/programs.html
https://www.coastal.ca.gov/access/Photo credit: https://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/trashurehunt.html
SAFETY DISCLAIMER
The organizers of this meet-up are unpaid volunteers and not expert guides. All participants agree to assume 100% responsibility for their own safety, conduct, and well-being and recognize that possible hazards exist while participating in outdoor (or any other) activities, and agree to participate solely at their own risk. If you RSVP “Yes” and/or attend any of our events, it shall be conclusively presumed that you understand and agree to this policy. - Sport Basement Cycle (Bicycle) Swap - read descriptionSports Basement Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale, CA
We have some cyclists in our group, so I know some of you will be interested in this cycling swap event Sports Basement Sunnyvale is hosting on Saturday. This is NOT an event put on by our group, but more of an informational post, so if you have questions about this you'll need to talk to the Sport Basement staff.
From their event page:
You can't spell recycling without cycling, and you can't find a better place to recycle cycles than at Sports Basement Cycle Swap. It’s like a swap meet for all things bike! Bikes, bike parts, gear, equipment, and anything else bike-related will be available to buy, sell, or trade.
This event is free to the public, and all proceeds from vendor booth spaces will benefit Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange.Interested in participating as a vendor? Use this link here to learn more.
Sports Basement event pages for those interested:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/sports-basement-16711548667
https://shop.sportsbasement.com/pages/calendarLinks:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sports-basement-cycle-swap-tickets-1653060100259
https://shop.sportsbasement.com/pages/calendar#calendar-c18b022b-4e3e-4ab7-9baa-a3214cef181f-event-701944f2-e2ff-44d3-9efb-7c1982ae868cSAFETY DISCLAIMER
The organizers of this meet-up are unpaid volunteers and not expert guides. All participants agree to assume 100% responsibility for their own safety, conduct, and well-being and recognize that possible hazards exist while participating in outdoor (or any other) activities, and agree to participate solely at their own risk. If you RSVP “Yes” and/or attend any of our events, it shall be conclusively presumed that you understand and agree to this policy.
