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OpenOakland - Civic Tech for the Community

OpenOakland - Civic Tech for the Community

Wed, Jun 3, 1:30 AM
From OpenOakland
4.8

Join us for the monthly OpenOakland meetup. This event will bring together professionals, enthusiasts, and experts passionate about utilizing data to drive positive change in Oakland. **Pizza will be served!** Meeting will include: * Demonstration of the Brghtwayz referral interface built with AI vibe coding. * Overview of current projects. **Our projects need more than software developers! If you are interested in design, project management, user testing,** **domain research or just want to get involved, please join us.** Current active projects include: **EVOAK** **Open Disclosure** **Democracy Dollars** **Brightwayz**

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Stern Grove Music Festival Volunteering Social -- Peter Cat Recording Co.

Stern Grove Music Festival Volunteering Social -- Peter Cat Recording Co.

Sun, Jun 14, 8:00 PM
From Growth Social Volunteering Professionals
4.8

This is info post. Volunteering & Social with SF's summer music festival series -- Stern Grove, the nation’s longest-running free music festival in the country. Bringing free music to The Bay since 1938. Each show is limited to 10k participants, plus hundreds of volunteers. https://www.sterngrove.org/ For the June 14th show -- **Peter Cat Recording Co.**, all lottery tickets are taken, there are 100+ **volunteer seats open**, take yours at: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=5er5ffthtewsoh Besides attending the June 14th show for free, you can also claim free tickets for another two future shows. We will provide WhatsApp channel for people to communicate with each other before and after. Invite your fellow volunteers to join us for future volunteering social. **Join [TownFlame](http://www.townflame.org/) event, make life happen.** **Liability Waiver:** Participation in TownFlame events is voluntary and involves social interaction in public spaces. Activities are designed to be inclusive and respectful. Participants assume all risks and release TownFlame, its organizers, volunteers, and affiliates from liability for injury, illness, or damages, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. By attending, participants acknowledge that photographs, audio, and video recordings may be taken during events, and grant TownFlame the right to use such media for promotional and marketing purposes, in any format or platform, without further consent or compensation.

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3 attendees
Trivia at Ghost Town

Trivia at Ghost Town

Wed, Jun 3, 1:20 AM
From Oakland Trivia Night Meetup Group
4.8

What's to say? it's our first time here and we're excited.

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11 attendees
Richmond Neighborly Cleanup

Richmond Neighborly Cleanup

Fri, Jun 12, 10:00 PM
From Refuse Refuse - San Francisco Cleanups
4.7

Meet at Fulton Playground ([28th Avenue Entrance](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fulton+Playground/@37.7735284,-122.4868916,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8085870b8f8fd3eb:0x6d2eadfef297853b!8m2!3d37.7735284!4d-122.4868916!16s%2Fg%2F1tdyr03w?entry=ttu "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fulton+Playground/@37.7735284,-122.4868916,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8085870b8f8fd3eb:0x6d2eadfef297853b!8m2!3d37.7735284!4d-122.4868916!16s%2Fg%2F1tdyr03w?entry=ttu")) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 3:00pm to 4:30pm around the neighborhood. Sign up on Meetup, this [Civic Joy Fund Mobilize](https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/755939/) page or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name. \*By participating or registering in a cleanup or volunteer event, I acknowledge and agree to the Civic Joy Fund and Refuse Refuse volunteer waivers: [https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer](https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer) - [https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver](https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver)

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1 attendee
SF AI Engineers: June

SF AI Engineers: June

Thu, Jun 11, 1:00 AM
From San Francisco AI Engineers
4.7

***[RSVP here](https://luma.com/222aw67t)*** Join us for the June edition of the San Francisco AI Engineers Tech Talk, a gathering focused exclusively on AI engineering. Whether you’re a seasoned machine learning engineer or a fullstack dev curious about how to work with LLMs, this is your space to dive deep into real-world projects, technical challenges, and creative solutions. **What to Expect:** We invite AI engineers to share something they’ve built, the challenges they faced, and how they solved them. It’s all substance, no fluff, designed for engineers by engineers. **This Month’s Presenters:** * To be announced presenter * To be announced presenter * To be announced presenter **The Crowd:** You’ll be joining a mix of software developers, data scientists, AI engineers, and technical founders working at or curious about the future of applying AI at the application layer. It’s a casual, high-signal environment perfect for learning something new and meeting peers in the SF AI Engineering scene. **Agenda:** * 6:00 to 6:45 PM – Networking with pizza, beer, & wine courtesy of [Fonzi AI](https://fonzi.ai/) * 6:45 to 6:50 PM – Opening remarks * 6:50 to 7:35 PM – Three 10 minutes Tech Talks with 5 minute Q&A * 7:35 to 8:00 PM – Meet the speakers and connect with other attendees AI Engineers is run by [Fonzi](https://fonzi.ai/). Fonzi is a talent marketplace that connects elite engineers with top AI companies through a monthly, high signal, structured hiring process called Match Day. We run AI Engineers communities in both San Francisco and [New York](https://www.meetup.com/new-york-ai-engineers/?eventOrigin=your_groups). ***[RSVP here](https://luma.com/222aw67t)***

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Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup

Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup

Sun, Jun 7, 5:00 PM
From Refuse Refuse - San Francisco Cleanups
4.7

Meet at Manny's ([3092 16th St](https://www.google.com/maps/place/3092+16th+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94103/@37.7651781,-122.4217232,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e224ec59b0f:0x2d7644159819087!8m2!3d37.7651781!4d-122.4217232 "https://www.google.com/maps/place/3092+16th+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94103/@37.7651781,-122.4217232,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e224ec59b0f:0x2d7644159819087!8m2!3d37.7651781!4d-122.4217232")). Then, cleaning will occur from 10:00am to 11:00am. Stay afterwards for free food & refreshments and by picking up with us, you’ll get a special voucher that includes a whole host of neighborhood discounts valid that day! Sign up on Meetup, this [Civic Joy Fund Mobilize](https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/755932/) page, or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name. \*By participating or registering in a cleanup or volunteer event, I acknowledge and agree to the Civic Joy Fund and Refuse Refuse volunteer waivers: [https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer](https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer) - [https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver](https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver)

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup lets people in San Francisco find and join groups centered around civic engagement. Whether it's volunteering, advocacy, or policy discussions, you can connect with like-minded individuals and contribute to meaningful causes in your community.

Use Meetup's location-based search to discover civic engagement events and groups in San Francisco. Filter by interest to find activities like town halls, volunteer opportunities, or local advocacy meetings.

San Francisco hosts various civic groups focused on topics like environmental activism, community service, political engagement, and local governance. Explore Meetup to find specific groups aligned with your interests and get involved.

People passionate about community issues, activism, and social change use Meetup to join civic groups in San Francisco. Through these activities, they collaborate, discuss, and work towards local improvements.

Absolutely, you can join multiple groups in San Francisco to broaden your network and diversify your involvement in various civic engagement activities. Explore different communities to maximize your impact.

Yes, many events are designed for newcomers, helping you learn and engage with the community in a supportive environment. Look for introductory workshops or beginner-friendly meetups.

When you find an event on Meetup that you're interested in attending, use the RSVP feature to confirm your attendance. This helps organize participation and allows you to receive any relevant updates from the event organizers.

No, Meetup also hosts online events. Civic engagement activities can be in-person or held virtually, depending on the organizers' plans. Check each event's details to confirm the format.

The availability of civic events in San Francisco depends on the community and organizers. While popular topics usually have ongoing activities, some niche interests might not be as frequent.

Meetup is more about group connections rather than individual matchmaking. It provides a platform for joining organized events and discussions but focuses less on connecting individuals one-on-one.

Events on Meetup can be organized by anyone, from professionals to passionate locals. Quality and professionalism may vary, so reviewing group descriptions and attending different events can offer insight into what to expect.

To start a civic group in San Francisco, create a Meetup profile and set up your group page detailing the purpose and activities. Engage with the community and use Meetup's tools to coordinate events effectively.

Meetup's diversity in topics can be extensive. San Francisco, as a vibrant city, typically offers a wide range of civic topics for engagement, including sustainability, community health, and social justice.

While Meetup provides the tools to facilitate connections and engagement, impactful outcomes depend largely on active participation and the collective effort of group members.

Frequency can vary widely in different areas of San Francisco due to local interest and organizer availability. Larger urban areas tend to have more frequent events.