We are a Dog Hiking Club located within the Phoenix Metro area and are dedicated to encouraging responsible hiking with your canine companion(s). The Phoenix Dog & Hiking Club is an all volunteer organization that hosts several leashed hikes monthly on dog-friendly trails while exploring the great state of Arizona. Our hiking events will be easy to moderate trails and hiking will be at a comfortable pace. The length of most of our hikes will be between 3 to 7 miles round trip. There will be bre …

This gathering is for people who love animals and want to create a healthier and happier life for their animals—and themselves! This meetup is for people who are willing to be open to the possibility that change can happen. That your animal’s behavior can improve. That your pet can be healthier. And that YOU have the ability to create that change. I’ve found that animals talk to us through their actions and vitality. Animals demonstrate what they want us to know using the language of energy. A …

This is a group for anyone interested in clogging and helping Pound Dogs/Cats get very needed medical attention. Clogger For P.A.I.N. (Pound Animals In Need Of Medical Attention) will get together to clog at events, fundraisers, dance parties, support other nonprofit rescues and groups that support our shelter dogs and cats.  Our sole purpose is to raise money to help with medical bills for dogs and cats that are in need of attention.  We will  coordinate with activity directors in order to perf …

Hi this is my first organized meetup group for people who love their Golden Retrievers! I would love for our two goldens to meet and make new friends with their fellow goldens. I started this group because I wanted to meet others who enjoy their golden companion. We can meet once a week or once a month in our local dogs parks in Avondale and Surprise depending on everyones schedules or we can meet in our homes. We can attend events such as the dog agility contest held at West World in Scottsdale …

This group is to arrange meetups between Great Danes and Great Dane Mixes and their owners in the Phoenix, AZ area and to talk about the breed we love!  Members from other areas are more than welcome to join and suggest meetups closer to home, as some of us are happy to travel for a good time with our giants!  Discussion on all things Dane and dogs in general is also encouraged.  We're looking to make this a fun and welcoming place for all. While adoptable dogs posts are welcome, looking for bu …

Tired of going places with your pit bull and getting discriminated against because of your dog's breed? Yeah, me too. My red nose pit bull, Big Red, and I just moved to Mesa and are looking for other pit bull lovers who'd like to meet up for play dates, hikes, dog friendly outdoor cafe outings etc... Big Red showed up on my door step in Los Angeles back in 2007. He had been beaten, stabbed, had a tongue piercing and was dying on my door step. 6 years later I have one of the sweetest, most loving …

Suppose you are brand new to town and have yet to make any friends in town... even if you've been in the Valley for over a year (or two?)... and you are tired of eating that chocolate fudge ice cream watching Sex And The City (girl, hopefully?) or getting your ass whopped at Call Of Duty by a 9 year old  and you want to get out of the house... Well that's what this meetup group is all about... Now before you join, let me just say this: We are a close group of friends who do all kinds of fun stuf …

Forgotten Angels Animal rescue is an east valley local rescue that will focus on older cats and dogs that are hard to find homes for by working with the county shelters to save animals from the euthanasia list. We also would like to provide education opportunities to the public emphasizing the importance of spay and neuter to prevent pet overpopulation. We will provide adoption assistance for cats and small dogs to reduce number of animals in county shelters and assist with trapping feral cats …

Meet friendly French Bulldogs and French Bulldog Owners near you! Come to a local French Bulldog Meetup to have your own dog show and have some fun. All are welcome!

Do you find yourself getting excited when you see another bully owner? Have you ever pulled your car over at the sight of a bulldog walking down the street? Do you run into the bark park when you spot a bully snorting around? If you answered YES! to these questions, you should absolutely join The Phoenix English Bulldog Meetup!!!!!

For anyone wanting to socialize their Dobie with other Dobies (and their humans) in the east valley! My name is Sara and my beautiful little Dobie is Nevah. We live in San Tan Valley however we frequent may parks around the east valley. I would like to gauge interest before deciding how often and where we can meet-up for play dates and other activities. Please let me know your thoughts and Nevah and I look forward to meeting you and your Dobies!

WE NEED PEOPLE WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF HOMELESS CATS AND DOGS VOLUNTEER LOCATIONS: North Scottsdale and Chandler/Tempe PLEASE EMAIL: jennydamore@gmail.com ADOPTION REPRESENTATIVES: (CATS ONLY position in SCOTTSDALE) Evening weekday and daytime weekend shifts available at our PETsMART location at 90th Street/Shea in North Scottdale. Talk to the general public about adoptions. This role is fun because you interact with many pet-loving people while cuddling kitties …

This is a group for women around 35 to 50+ to get together and make new friends. We can plan events for affordable activities in our neighborhood and around the Phoenix area. Anything from walking, hiking, dinner, movies, night out, shopping, taking the dogs to the dog park and anything that sounds fun. I started this group to meet other women looking to make new friendships and enjoy activities together.

4M: Makers, Modders and Masters at the Micro-Factory Every month we get together to learn how to make or mod something cool. So far we've learned about car and helicopter building, guns, dog training, and more. If you're a "Master" of your craft, get in touch - we'd love to learn from you! We'll feature you at one of the 4M events so you can teach the group what you know. We always feature great local food, usually from Short Leash Hot Dogs, and Mojo Ice Bowl.

Join us to hike in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. In today’s world filled with too much time spent behind a computer screen, it’s imperative that people get moving.  Our fitness hikes are a perfect opportunity to take that first step, with many designed for hikers who are just getting started. Tai Chi, amazing views and a great sense of well-being will also get you feeling great! Join our guided hikes throughout the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, a wilderness area close to home. Hiking in the McDowe …

This group is revolutionary in nature. ha ha ha! I don't know if that is being too boastful ya know but I would like to say that I am sick and tired of not knowing my neighbors. In order to protect ourselves, we have to really know what the community is going through and what could be closer to home than sycamore creek? I want to know how many people we can get out to a saturday morning byob at 10 am 3/30 by the tennis courts under the cabana. The general discussion and suggestion box provided s …

It's hard getting to know new people, but you will be so glad you did. Some of us love the outdoors, some of us prefer indoor activities, some are employed, some of us do not, some of us are from Arizona, but many are not.  What we all have in common is we became mothers for the first time between 2010 and 2011, we are nearly 30 and older, and we want to expand the social network for our families.  The majority of our events are done with our children, with the occasional night out or day time p …

We are a fun group of experienced hikers, canyoneers and climbers who welcome others who enjoy difficult 5+ mile trails at a fast pace. This is NOT A BEGINNER hiking group - we do Camelback and/or Piestewa Peak during the week for workouts to train for our longer weekend hikes. If you cannot summit both of those trails - you will find our hikes VERY difficult. However, contrary to popular belief, we will not leave you injured in the wilderness (If you are out of shape or are not aware of your li …

The Aliens are here! Their ships are landing and it is time to: PREPARE FOR CONTACT! Welcome to the valley's premier Meet Up Group for the most comprehensive up to date information on UFO's provided by some of Arizona's leading researchers in the field. Meeting once a month we offer a place for our local Phoenix community to gather and discuss the most exciting topic on the planet right now: UFO's and The Alien Agenda! Along with your host Apollo, we will explore a different theme each month and …

The Mesa East Lions Club's is a volunteer, community service organization. We serve the community by providing glasses, hearing aids, and braille readers for needy children and even leader dogs for the blind. We actively support the Boys & Girls Club and Ronald McDonald House. We send care service packages to servicemen. We also do various social events. The group is open to people 18+ years old who have a heart for community service.

All you need is a sense of adventure, a readiness to take responsibility for your life, and a desire to make friends and have fun! Please join us! A group for active people that love books, animals, food, adventures and want inspiration from other adventurous people. The club will read books like Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail about a woman A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastroph …

"Community is Instrumental" is a new musical fusion community music series featuring local folk/original music and musicians. Acoustic, percussion, R&B, rock, blues, ballads, dance music, jazz and more will join together this Saturday, September 24 at Shadow Rock Musical Fusion, 12861 N. 8th Ave, off Thunderbird in Phoenix. Three musical sets will be featured, beginning at 7:00 p.m. with Ben Anderson, followed by Peter Tompkins at 7:45 p.m. and Three-Legged Dog at 8:45 p.m.

Arizona is one of the best places to go hiking and visit the great outdoors. At Trail Mix Hiking, we hope to bring together those like minded individuals who share a passion for hiking and want to experience nature.  All ages are welcome to join us (humans and dogs). Our hikes are typically intermediate with some more challenging treks thrown in, each hike is different.  We would like to see people dedicated to enjoying the wilderness and respecting our environment, and of course... hiking! Plea …

Welcome I hope you can join our paddle community. We are a family and singles friendly group, and often include our dog kayaker friends as well. In Arizona, there are places to paddle all year round, and our paddle club will be exploring many of the waterways throughout Arizona, and beyond. For the joy of floating, and the appreciation of venturing out to some relatively pristine and magnificent natural habitats. Any motor-less boat is welcome, though most of us use a kayak. Float Types and Loc …

Please note: 1. AZMB membership dues are $20 per year and can be paid through Paypal on the AZMB home page. You must pay prior to being interactive on the site (contacting members, using the message boards, RSVPing for a ride, etc.) Thank you! 2. By joining AZ Mountain Biking (AZMB), you are agreeing to the Waiver, Release and Assumption of Risks at the very bottom of the page. With AZ Mountain Biking, you will find all different types of rides* from hard or easy, long or short, Phoenix areas or …

You probably have some friends who like it in the hash... Come run with us! We meet every Monday, Wednesday, most Saturdays, Full Moons, and other special days. All levels of runners and walkers are encouraged. Get some exercise and have a great time doing it. Bring your dog (sometimes)! Or cat (never)! We run, (between bars mostly), drink and generally have a silly time. Hashers are a loosely organized (disorganized) group of half-minds who get together to run, drink, enjoy irreverence and have …

The Mesa Pug Meetup is all about meeting new friends who love to laugh and enjoy watching and interacting with Pugs and their people! It is always a great time and there's no better place to be on a beautiful Saturday morning. We strive to meet on a consistent schedule which is normally the 3rd Saturday of every month at 8:30 a.m. I do recommend checking this website for changes but they are rare. New members are always WELCOME at our meetups: We have a great venue at Power Road Animal Hospital …

*** Our group is perfect for Singles or Couples that want to enjoy a more active social life by taking advantage of the entertainment opportunities that Arizona & Vegas have to offer. We'll plan a spectrum of Random Events, such as… Movies , Board Game night , Poker / Texas Hold em , Comedy Clubs , Bowling , Karaoke , Baseball Games , Dining new restaurants , Themed dinner parties , Potlucks & BBQ 's , Chili cook off's , Camping , Hiking , GeoCaching , ATV / off road Quading , Jet Skiing , Horse …