This web site is meant to be an information-sharing hub for citizens of South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough Maine who want to move from fossil fuel dependence to local resilience. At this time it is not about creating "a new group," but rather connecting all of the good work that is already happening, communicating among ourselves and collaborating on shared efforts when it makes sense! _______________ More details coming soon (and some preliminary organizational chats, I'm sure!) but …

A group for clibmers in NH to meet each other, get together and climb, and plan other events. Meetups can be scheduled all over the state. I'll be facilitating get-togethers in the central part of the state (Plymouth-Rumney). The focus will be on outdoor climbing, but gym climbers making the transition to outdoors, and rainy day gym days are also fair game. All ability levels are welcome. Our focus will be on: 1. Having fun. 2. Climbing varied and interesting terrain. 3. Teaching and Improving …

The Central New Hampshire Permaculture Meetup Group is dedicated to creating real, face-to-face community, as well as an online calendar of events and Permaculture information & discussions. Permaculture is the practice and theory that builds permanent agricultural and human systems based on patterns in nature. Through permaculture, we learn essential skills that help us design a way of life that is in harmony with the natural world, including: Sustainability organic, regenerative farming & gar …

Where FANTABLOUS women connect! Wouldn't it be wonderful to gather a group of area business women for lunch, to share information about their businesses, exchange ideas and referrals, establish new business relationships, and form incredible friendships/partnerships? Whether you have a new business in the area or have been established for years, no matter what your line of work...here is your opportunity! Even women who are in job transition or who are just looking to network are also always wel …

The process of divorce and separation is hard and lonely.  Some handle it better than others, but I have learned that it is still a process to get through.  I hope that if  you join our group, you are ernest about meetings and meeting new people who are facing the same challenges that you face. Our purpose is to make divorce and separation easier by providing emotional support.  I found myself extremely lonely during my divorce process and reached out to another group, which was wonderful.  But …

This is a new group forming to activate the Transition Movement in Portland and to be a resource for Transition-minded folks who want to work together to start an initiative in their neighborhood. This group is currently focusing on community-building meetups to further the development of a core group of leaders who will eventually host support a local Transition Initiative. Transition Towns is a local response to three global realities: Climate change, peak oil, and economic crisis. It is an-al …

Code for Maine is the local affiliate of Code for America. Code for America enlists the talent of the web industry into public service to use their skills to solve core problems facing our communities. We help passionate technologists leverage the power of the internet to make governments more open and efficient, and become civic leaders able to realize transformational change with technology. Code for Maine advances the mission of the parent organization by discovering, enhancing and rebuilding …