We created a local Dads group, you can too.

The first Thursday of the month we meet at 8 at a local bar. Around here they all close by 11. We have 50 local Dads on a text chain. (32 is the apple limit, there is a second text group for those added later). We meet at 8, so for some Dads it’s after they put kid to bed, or at least they can be home most of the night.

Anyone is free to add anyone to the invite, only requirement is they live in a certain area. There are a few non Dads too. This isn’t a 20 something drink fest, just a bunch of Dads having 2-3 then going home. Once a year we will pass the hat to pay for a band and invite wives. We can get the bar to close to the public for a minimum drink charge. One guy owns a restaurant and invites us there once a year. If someone builds or buys a new house they are expected to invite us to the garage if the kids are old enough to tolerate a little respectful noise (not babies).

Most of us are happy to make 4-6/year. If you show up you’re bound to know a few people.