It may seem like if you're not rooting for the Blazers, this town is a pro-sports desert, but allow us to prove you wrong.  There are Boston sports fans in Portland, and you just found them (or at least you found where to find them).  Whether your passion runs to baseball, football, basketball, hockey or all of the above, why chant, cheer, and drink beer alone? We've got your back . . . and some of us have your accent.

Get out of your house, apt, condo, whatever... Are you in Portland? Come be social. Been here a while? New in town? 20's or 30's? Here is a group designed for getting together to enjoy events/shows/bars in the Portland area. Events include sporting, concerts, happy hours, and whatever else that attracts interest. Meet at bars, parks, professional sports games, rec-leagues, or anywhere that sounds fun. Be social. Come hang out. I'm also looking for people to help organize events so let me know if …

Tired of being the only one at the bar wanting to watch NHL games? We get a decent group together a couple times a month and go watch NHL games that are being televised.

… "Water line" refers to any line set safely above water at a distance that a fall would not be dangerous. Beginners welcome. "Long line" refers to any line with a distance exceeding 100 feet. This will never be higher off the ground than you could safely jump. While we do not limit who can participate, you will have more fun if you can comfortably walk a standard line.                 "High line" refers to any line requiring a harness to catch you in the event of a fall. Usually these lines are …

Get together to enjoy a game of Ultimate frisbee at an eligible Portland City park near you. This group is for serious enthusiasts and first time players. If you can throw a fribee you can play this no contact exhilerating sport! Afterwards those who are young enough get together for drinks on the losing team.

… We enjoy: dining at the latest & greatest new eatery for Happy Hour (HH) or a full meal; wine or beer-tasting; flicks on the big screen at the park or theater; plays, shows, live music; exploring the great outdoors through hikes, water-sports, charitable walks/runs, zip-lining, etc; attending festivals, volunteering, and more. We expect respect and open communication; and we insist that our reputation continue to be easy-going, upbeat, and courteous, and only include active members.  Consider Me …

… We hope to share the knowledge we have and learn from others who have fished the local waters for many years. (We have a no tolerance policy for breaking the law, using inappropriate language, being rude or degrading to others, and/or using this site for any reason that does not support the purpose above. Any violator will be automatically kicked).

This Group is trying to go Kitesurfing as often as possible. The preferred places to go Kitesurfing are within daytrip reach of Portland, such as Hood River, Viento, Stevenson, Cannon Beach, etc.. But occasional trips to Hawaii, Brasil, etc. are welcome, too. Other Sports in case of NO WIND conditions are welcome, too. Especially Wakeboarding and Snowboarding are welcome alternatives in now wind conditions. In Winter we do Snowkiting, too!

… We will have a variety of events: movies, sports, dinners, hikes, volunteering, happy hour, wine tasting, etc. The events will range in size to allow for a variety of interactions. Some of our events have limited capacity and are called out as Fixed RSVP events. Please review our policy for these types of events: http://www.meetup.com/glass-half-fullx2/boards/thread/798... WEEKLY QUOTE: Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from your friend's forehead. -- Chinese Proverb

… Others pursue glamor, prestigious money hungry, silver-bullet laden sports such as golf - where the cure to a bad swing is a new club rather than the torture of demanding practice. United States Tennis participation is an an all time low - down over 50% since the halcyon days of the archetype American bad boys, McEnroe and Connors. But like any independent thinker, "I'd rather rule in hell, than to serve heaven" - I'd rather spend the day throwing Petanque on a modest patch of packed dirt and ro …

Do you love that Dirty Water? Do you get that flutter in your heart as you walk into Fenway? Do you still tear up when you hear Joe Castiglione ask, "Can you believe it?" Then come root for the home team with your fellow Sox fans! Talk about whether that was a balk, who should really be MVP, how Bobby V. is going to kick the clubhouse into shape, and where the hell Renteria is nowadays.   If you're simply a fan of the Greatest Game On Earth, then welcome to a group where others share your passio …

Tennis is a year round sport. not just a seasonal sport.We want our players to develop a passion for the game YEAR ROUND, regardless of skill level. We want our players to "walk the talk" 12 months out of the year. If you are among those who share the passion and want to help grow this sport, then you need to join us. everyone here who joins must have a desire to play. you eat drink and sleep tennis. you must also be able to participate in mixers, leagues and tournaments whenever there are any 1 …

… Our only requirement, and this is the most important requirement: Practice Sportsmanship. We all have experienced the one or two players at a pick up game who ruin a game for everyone by hogging the ball, playing with a bad attitude, tripping others etc. We don't need any foul play or words at this meet up! Thanks! We hope to see you at the park! Also, anyone have any goals? We'll just use some shoes for goals for now...

This group is designed to keep a regular weekly pickup game going in Portland. Look here for information about places, dates and times to play, and feel free to add your own recommendations. As the weather turns nicer, we will look to add a weeknight game as well. But that’s not all! We’d also like to create a group of fans of international soccer (La Liga from Spain, the Premier League from England, etc.) who would like to meet at a restaurant or bar to watch the games and - why not? - mak …

Parents w/kids (boys or girls) ages 20 months - 4yrs old that meet at area parks/indoor facilities and teach kids the basics of sports.  We will teach them basketball, football, kickball, baseball, soccer, go on light excercise walks, and many more.  This is a great time for families to come together, teach kids, and meet new friends.  This will not be competitive but informative, Everyone Wins in this group!! We are a young couple, new to Portland, in our early 30's and have a very active son …

The game for April 28th is cancelled due to inclement weather.  Please contact me if you have questions.   So you like the outdoors? You say you like adrenaline? How about meeting great people ? Then stretch your legs, put on your running shoes and steady your aim! Because now there's laser tag...outdoors! Outdoor laser tag is a slightly different type of game than indoor. Scratch the day-glo paint and the dry ice, insert mountain sides, boulders, streams and blue skies. It's essentially the …