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Marin Community Recovery Oriented Spaces

Marin Community Recovery Oriented Spaces

Thu, Sep 24, 12:00 AM
From Wednesday Wellness Club

Big news! We are thrilled to welcome you to our very first gathering. Our social groups are inclusive, welcoming, and meant for EVERYONE. Bring a friend, neighbor, or peer—all are welcome!

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AI in the Public Interest: Oakland Projects In Action

AI in the Public Interest: Oakland Projects In Action

Wed, Sep 30, 1:30 AM
From OpenOakland
4.8

**Please reserve your ticket on [Eventbrite](https://AIinthePublicInterest.eventbrite.com/?aff=meetup)!** ​Presented by OpenOakland ​**Interested in volunteering to support OpenOakland's Tech Week events? Sign up [here](https://forms.gle/EVdxLc6sCjJcn2HG9?utm_source=luma)!** ​See how Oakland volunteers are using AI to solve real civic problems, meet the community building these solutions, and learn how you can join or get their support ​We'll share 2-4 short project demos showcasing OpenOakland projects that incorporate AI tools and hear directly from volunteers and community stakeholders about real-world impact, then mingle with builders, city staff, and civic-minded technologists during a structured networking session. Attendees will also have the opportunity to bring their community-oriented project ideas to OpenOakland and get free support.

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10 attendees
Spiritual Support Group (In-Person)

Spiritual Support Group (In-Person)

Fri, Sep 25, 2:30 AM
From NAMISF Support Groups & Events
4.7

**In-person Spiritual Support Group:** An interfaith devotional and discussion group that seeks to identify, define and put into action specific virtues or spiritual attributes that can uplift us and help us to rise above the limitations and sufferings of mental illness and the daily challenges that we and our families experience. For invitation email and location please write to: pjevans02@gmail.com 2023: 4th Thursday for July: Kindness (2nd Thursday meeting canceled for July) 2nd Thursday of August: Service-oriented 4th Thursday of August: Reliability 2nd Thursday of September: Tactfulness 4th Thursday of September: Purposefulness 2nd Thursday of October: Courtesy 4th Thursday of October: Flexibility 2nd Thursday of November: Determination 4th Thursday of November: Gratitude 2nd Thursday of December: Generosity 4th Thursday of December: Idealism

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1 attendee
Discover SF, Hardly Strict Bluegrass Music Festival

Discover SF, Hardly Strict Bluegrass Music Festival

Sat, Oct 3, 8:00 PM
From Growth Social Volunteering Professionals
4.8

Hardly strict bluegrass music festival place holder https://hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/ 500k+ attendance Friends Circle

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7 attendees
East Bay Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group Meetup

East Bay Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group Meetup

Wed, Sep 23, 1:30 AM
From The Bay Area Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group
4.9

**About us:** The Bay Area Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group is a friendly, unstructured, in-person peer support group for anybody 18+ who lives with chronic pain, illness(es), invisible disabilities, and any type of mental health experiences. The group is a casual safe space to hang out, talk about our lives, share coping strategies, form friendships, create community, and get support. **Location:** 2727 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 Look for a corner gallery in a residential neighborhood! **Accessibility Info:** * The meeting space is in a wheelchair accessible gallery. * There are bathrooms accessible via ramp within the gallery. * The lighting is relatively gentle, though of course feel free to bring hats, sunglasses to adjust! * Seating provided by the gallery are wooden, foldout chairs. If a metal foldout chair would be preferable, let me know, and I'll try to procure some! * Feel free to bring heating pads, yoga mats, cooling pads, to make yourself as comfortable as possible! \*\*\*Please refrain from wearing anything scented, including lotion, dry-cleaned clothes, etc. This is to ensure that the group is safe for people with chemical sensitivities.\*\*\* **Scheduling Info: While this group runs every other week, there are a few dates when the space will not be available. Those dates are: 4/7, 5/5, 6/2, and 11/3! To play it safe, check on the meetup page to be sure that we are meeting!** **COVID Safety:** * We are asking folks to mask! If you have any questions about the event, feel free to email Anna at herschlaga@gmail.com

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Sun, Sep 27, 7:00 PM
From The Peanuts Gang

1. where: Lake Merritt Duck Pond area where the birds are fenced in and you can feed them. 2. time Sept. 27, 2026 12-3 PM 3. Bring food and drink to share.

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