~~ Celebrating 3 years and 550 Meetups!! ~~ Alphabet Soup is dedicated to providing opportunities for Vancouver-area parents to develop friendships with each other and our children.  We focus on a creative and inviting environment, utilizing local resources in Vancouver and our surrounding areas.  Our smaller size offers an environment where members are valued and the desire to develop growing friendships is embraced!  Members of Alphabet Soup enjoy inside/outside play-dates, meals together, …

READ ENTIRE PAGE PLEASE TO MAKE SURE GROUP IS FOR YOU This group is for 28-40 years old Stay at Home Moms with **babies born 12/10 to 3/11**, Mamas who are confident, fun, sassy, hip Women, who live fairly central, in neighborhoods near SE Hawthorne area, Eastmoreland, neighborhoods close to downtown (the Pearl, Nob Hill, etc.), or in NE neighborhoods (close to SE, like Irvington, Laurelhurst),  who are interested in forming a new Moms group, making new girlfriends, meeting for lunch, going on w …

I'm lucky if I only work 40 hours and I think that I'm still a good mother though new at it! This is [will be] a group for moms/dads with young kids trying to figure out how to juggle work and family while still finding time for themselves.  I'm based in NE Portland and will next to never head over to the west side unless it's downtown, the Children's Museum, and to the zoo.  Special events are my exception, so I'll primarily be posting activities W. of 82nd and N. of Powell. I see this group as …

For all Young (under 35yrs) stay at home mothers to babies 6months- 24months, who love there babies and want a group that their little one's can interact with other babies close in age hitting similiar milestones i.e (crawling, sitting up, starting solids, walking). I want to create a group that young mothers can use for not only playdates but advice on different tips on life as a young mother. I would love this group to be a great support system for moms that feel either "stuck" at home, new to …

Our group will be about having a good time! Somewhere for Moms to compare stories, get advice, have girls night out, socialize the babies and just have fun. Most of our kids are under 3 along with a few older ones. We we also just blessed with some brand new babies this year! Heather Bowden is the main organizers of the group and can help you if you have any advice, questions or suggestions. Our group is very lucky to have a large group of very strong organizers. Without any of them we would not …

If you are a young mom(25-33) with young children (1-5) on the Westside, this group could be for you. I wanted to join a group to make new friends and enjoy some adult conversations while the kids are having fun. This group is focused on having a good time, being open-minded, having discussions over coffee or cocktails and spending time together both with our kids and without. It's about making friends with women that have similar interests, even if they come from different backgrounds. Open to …

NOTE: we have closed the group to new members, but we'll consider new members on an individual basis - email the organizer if you think you'd be a happy, active member of our group. It may take some time for an event to come up that works for prospective members so please be patient. Our home-hosted playdates fill up fast and meetings in public places - like OMSI or the zoo - can make it hard to find each other if we haven't met before. We are a friendly group of moms and babies as ecclectic and …

  This group is for moms and their munchkins who want to have fun and socialize with other moms/munchkins and meet friends and get advice for their kids. I have a daughter, born April '09 who would love to meet new friends and play together. We'll probably keep the group smaller so that we can really focus on getting to know one another and to build lasting friendships. I'm open to all meetup ideas, so let me know if there's anything you want to do! Most activities/play dates will probably be on …

This group is for families with teenagers whom are impacted by Developmental Disabilities including but not limited to Autism. There is a need for a place for families to network together on the Westside (Portland, Beaverton, Aloha, Tigard, Tualitin, Hillsboro, and other surrounding areas). Let's share tips--especially in the areas of hard to find activities and before/after school care for those of us who have kids whom cannot be left alone, yet cannot afford to pay $10-$20 an hour for care! Le …

This group is intended for parents/caregivers who want to meet other parents/caregivers and their children to form lasting friendships. A fun bunch of parents/caregivers that love to get out with our kids. Some meetups include playdates at members' homes, hikes, park playdates, field trips (OMSI, Zoo, Children's museum, farms), arts & crafts, holiday themed parties and more.  We like to see all of what Portland and the surrounding areas have to offer, but most of our meetups are on the west side …

Are you looking for some Mamas and Munchkins to hang out with? Are you a full time Stay at Home Mama or Work Part-Time? Are you looking for Mamas who are Fun, Outgoing, and Love to try new places? Lastly, are you a Mama that loves your sweet, sticky-faced Munchkin/s dearly, but also LOVE a Mama Afternoon/Evening/Night Out? This could be a great group for you! We would love to invite all Mamas who live on the Westside who are ready to have some fun with their Munchkins! This group will be for Mam …

This Playgroup is for families who want to get out of the house and connect with other parents and kids. I'm looking to form a group of active members who are interested in getting together once or twice a week. We are based in the Gresham area but some meetups may be in surrounding cities. This group is open to families with children form birth to school age, as most of our meetups are during the week. We try to do lots of various activities such as going to the park, indoor playareas, Playd …

Hi! My name is Karen and I am the happy mamma of little Rowan who was born mid July, 2011. We have been doing our best to get outside. He has already been out for a walk in the snow, the Gorge, and we take him for daily walks in our BOB. Before I was pregnant, my husband and I could be found on week long hikes, kayaking, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and sailing in our little sailboat. I had dreams of learning to kiteboard and telemark. Now, I find it very difficult to take my …

Hi, I'm Kim Puyleart, Certified Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor & Nutritional Advisor! I am very passionate about helping "Mamas" who want to work out with their infants/toddlers while incorporating health, fitness, and playdates/storytimes; even runs and get-togethers without the kiddos :)  However, this group is not limited to just moms with little ones; it's open to stay at home moms and dads who want ACCOUNTABILITY in working out (plus, it's a good excuse to get out of the house)!  What …

I am looking to create this group in hopes of giving everyone a chance to meet new life long friends, chat about parenting, give our children a chance to socialize and grow together, and just have some fun! If you are looking for playdates, friends to meet and rainy day creative activities -- please join! Looking forward to meeting you and your little ones!!

Our calendar has monthly activities that include but not limited to happy hour events, outdoor activities, potlucks at members homes (what sets us apart : ), Bunko, dining out, movie gatherings, game nights, group trips, walking and hiking excursions, and any other fun activities we come up with.  We are a group of intelligent, active, positive, energetic women in their LATE 30s THROUGH 50s, who enjoy meeting new friends and like to try new things (Please don't write in asking to be accepted if …