Learn about important new technologies in the Java ecosystem: Java, Scala, Groovy, frameworks, tools, etc. We meet on the fourth wednesday of the month in downtown Oakland. The agenda is typically: 6.30pm-7pm - networking and pizza 7pm-9pm - presentation and Q&A Its a great opportunity to  learn new technologies; network with other developers; and discover job opportunities.

Micro-lending is hitting its stride and now we have some major problems to solve: whether it be in risk assessment, scale, measuring social impact or in tapping into new signals about the people we serve. This groups focus will be to bring together like minds whom are serving the under or unbanked consumers through software and engineering amazing solutions.

HOLA! This is a group for anyone who likes to get together for a casual guitar/musical jam and socialize FOR FUN. I realize there are other local guitar group who are much more "serious", with pros who have serious rules and regulations, but this is a casual group with a laid back attitude... SKILL LEVEL - Although I wouldn't say this is for someone who has NEVER picked up an instrument, if you have some skill level and would like to get together for FUN, this group is for you. I'm not a pro, bu …

This group is for people who live near Ocean Beach or in the western part of the City or who would like to meetup or attend events in this area. It's meant to build community and to provide a place where people who enjoy our unique foggy part of the City can come together. So lets meetup and do groovy things at or near the beach!  I'll need help with organizing events, or it won't be that active a group, so please let me know if your willing to help out.  I'd like to have a few organizers in add …