AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. This established group welcomes new members who would enjoy belonging to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance. This Meetup is public outreach for our local branch (Tacoma and the surrounding area) which was established in 1907. We have monthly meeting from September through May with stimulating programs on timely topics. Our meetings are open to t …

In the Pacific Northwest, settlers argued through the very same issues that tore the United States apart. Join us to discover the forgotten Civil War experience in Washington Territory. As the Washington State Historical Society prepares to launch a major exhibition in February 2014, “Civil War Pathways,” they seek our help in learning more about our region during the antebellum, wartime and early Reconstruction periods. If you are a trained volunteer reader for the Civil War Pathways project, c …

Founded in 1979, the Puget Sound Photographic Collectors Society is a non-profit organization of more than 150 members. The members have a wide diversity of interests and expertise. However, we are devoted to the hobby of learning about our photographic past; including the collecting and preserving of antique and classic cameras, - images, - lenses, - accessories, - photographic literature, and advertising. One of the main goals of the club is to help and inform others who would like to know mor …

We want to promote, protect, and defend our sacred Constitutional liberties, principles, and values through vigilance, education, and sacrifice with strength and guidance from our Creator

Women of African and African-Hispanic descent ( or affinity) who are interested in the indigenous religions of Africa, with a focus on West and Central Africa, and its variants in the Americas (Santeria, Voudon, Candomble, Lucumi, Palo,Obeah, Hoodoo). To study, discuss, and build sisterhood around this ancient African religion, its history, beliefs, rituals, etc. Gatherings include public place events related to Africana spirituality and cosmology, rituals and celebrations, and private home gath …

This is a time for spiritual women -like yourself- to gather in sacred council. The calling is clear and persistent… You do hear it!  You can feel it!  Women… come and let us gather together, as we once did, in a gentle supportive circle where we  are collectively creating a sacred synergy through drumming, singing, dancing, ceremonies, rites of passage from all faiths, creative art, movement and food as we share and celebrate together. As a gathering of women, we approach our spiritual work thr …

Do you love the Blues? Lets get together and enjoy the live music venues on the Eastside and other nearby area's. How about dancing to the Blues? Blues history, musicians, different styles of the Blues....... Lets get together and enjoy the music, share our passion for this wonderful music that gave birth to so many American music styles through the years!

The mission of the non-partisan Campaign for Liberty is to promote and defend the great American principles of individual liberty, constitutional government, sound money, free markets, and a noninterventionist foreign policy by means of educational and political activity. Campaign for Liberty carries out its mission through a variety of activities such as: providing a strong voice for these values in political life at every level of government by expanding our numbers of neighborhood local coord …

Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) is the oldest and largest association of American Men and Women of Italian descent in the United States. (National Site) The Grand Lodge of the Northwest (GLNW) is one of the 21 State Charters throughout the U.S. with 20 Local Lodges (Directory link) currently in Oregon and Washington. It is the goal of the GLNW to develop discussion groups, Italian language classes, and cultural programs. Women constitute more than 50 percent (50%) of OSIA's membership, and …