A huge THANK YOU and tons of hugs to my organizers and hosts for keeping this amazing group going since my move to Palm Springs. Without you, it wouldn’t be possible. Members, please let our organizers know how much you appreciate their efforts in organizing our events. Again, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! Love to you all! xoxo Candy WELCOME! I'm Candy, and I founded The Sunshine Gals of Orange County in January 2009 as a birthday gift to myself. I decided to start this lovely group a …

Welcome! We are a local chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology. With us, you can participate in events related to local conservation biology including lectures, restoration, camping, bird banding, and other activities. Meet others interested in various environmental issues on global and local levels. Check out our website: http://www.ocscb.org/index.shtml

Meet other locals from all Industries to discuss your Business Ideas and Strategies. Gather to discuss current events, share experiences, and to network with other people interested in Business. CEO Space has helped thousands of business owners raise BILLIONS of dollars over the last 20 years. We help Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Inventors, Authors, Speakers, and Investors with - Power Networking - Positioning your company as a “capital magnet” - Building a Supe …

Revision 825 -2010.09.11pst1251: Short group URL http://Meetup.com/u/v7x (for twitter, etc): L6CBY8: * = While the founders & leaders of this group are Unitarian Universalists(UU) and this group is done in the spirit of UU (minus the politics), the names “Unitarian Universalist” and “Unitarian Universalism” and “UU” are not owned by this group and while this group would like to be endorsed by the name owners, in the meantime this group runs independently and by its own funding and no offi …

We provide bicycle repair workshops where you can use our tools and equipment to repair and maintain your own bicycle. Our volunteer mechanics are at hand to provide as much help as you need, from letting you know where a certain wrench is to walking you through a hub overhaul or straightening a wheel. Knowing your bike makes cycling more enjoyable. We're here to help you have a great time on your bike, rather than be burdened with mechanical troubles. We'll also help you be more prepared when m …

Welcome! (Require: a personal photo and introduce yourself to the group) ***By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings*** ================================================================================= Check on the IMAGES to see our photo albums Take a quick look at our 2013 Event Calendar to see what events are on the horizon Join us whether you are new or …

If you are looking to cultivate lasting friendships, better yourself and your community, do something for others, and have a great time in the process, you are at the right place. We are an affiliate of the Masonic Lodge and one of largest fraternal organization in the world. We are dedicated to Charity, Truth and Loving Kindness (read our "About" section). We will be hosting a Meet and Greet open to ladies who are interested in becoming members of the Order of Eastern Star, former Job's Daughte …

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide loss. Who should join: Anyone who cares about our mission! Whether you are someone who has suffered suicidal depression, someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, or someone who simply cares about our cause, the OC AFSP Chapter …

The purpose of the Eddie Nash Foundation is to work to create an enlightened world without violence, by breaking the cycle of hate resulting from abuse, prejudice and all forms of violence effecting our youth, through recognition and financial contributions to community programs and organizations that support the goals of the foundation.

Going through a Divorce is one of life's major transitions.  There are 4 ways to divorce - Litigation, Mediation, Collaborative and Do-it-Yourself.  In the Divorce Options workshop you will learn about the out-of-court options along with the financial, legal and co-parenting aspects of divorce.  The workshop is held the second Saturday of each month throughout Orange County from 9 am to noon. You will not be solicited for business - each workshop is presented by a family law attorney, a divorce …

MDMS5V: Meetup.com/OC-Polyamory: Orange County's Polyamory with Integrity Community Group, since 2010 MJ6AZ9: For those in or visiting America's Southern California's Orange County, we are your community group catering to all levels of & interest in polyamory, from ol' timers to those just curious about the community or if it might be for them. If you're in or around OC and one of the increasing many actively living the poly lifestyle, or just experimenting with it, or want to meet other local …

Nirvana is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that was created to help local members of our community address gaps in primary needs for food, shelter and safety. We realize that in order for a community to develop and move forward one must satisfy primary needs before any successfuly development can occur. We hope that in partnering with other charities and members of our local community we will be able to transcend all boundaries and bring about change one person at a time. Please feel free …

Mission Statement: We love to ride bicycles and want to improve the quality of life for the 45,500 people affected by MS in Orange, San Diego and Imperial counties in Souther California. Why We Ride: We ride because some of us who have direction connection to MS but all have a passion to be part of the movement to make the world free of MS.  Our weekly ride culminates in the Annual Bay-to-Bay Bike MS in October. Most of us have been together for over five years.  Some have participated in Bike …

Thank you for stopping by, we are the new FUN single parent group. We welcome all OC, LA, Riverside @ SD County FUN Single Parents (FSP's), who's priority is their kids yet still know how to have FUN! We are 100% volunteer, non-denominational group that will offer you a great place to meet other single parents and their kids.  Our members kids age range tends to be from toddlers to 14yr old and our events reflect that age range, should you have older teens there are other single parent groups o …

Think about something you enjoy doing and would love to do more of. That would be something you could offer to the OC Time Bank. Now think about something you don't enjoy doing, need help with doing, or would just rather someone else do for you. That is something you can request from other members in the time bank and pay the time hours you earn for someone to do that service for you. As a part of the Orange County Time Bank you can help others while doing what you love.  You earn a time hour or …

Welcome to OC Trail Tales! Whether your're a road runner seeking a new challenge, a hiker in need of speed, or beginner starting an exercise program, we have what you need to know to start trail running. Here are some of the highlights of our program: * A detailed trail running program that will prepare runners for their goal race. * Organized Saturday or Sunday morning long runs * Monday Store Run from Road Runner LH * Weekly e-mail with directions to trailheads * Valuable documents includin …

Cornerstone is an inter-denominational group of Christian singles 55+ who are looking to do life together in a safe environment. We realize that our Christian beliefs, along with opportunities to talk, share, eat, and have fun, can make a difference in our lives and attitudes. Sundays we meet 10:30-noon @Mariners Church, Irvine, in room 200 in the life development building, to share God's words through various speakers and programs. We often volunteer to serve others, such as the homeless, under …

Hello to all lovely and sophisticated ladies out there! Our group is open to women from their late 20’s, 30’s to early –mid 40’s looking to make new awesome girlfriends. We encourage all ladies to be proactive in the meetup activities as we explore interesting venues, restaurant locales, and fun events around Orange County and its surrounding areas. Some meetups we will be hosting are: happy hours, wine tastings, luncheons & dinners, Sunday brunches, movies, spa days, comedy clubs, and arts & cu …

The Tiyya Foundation is a 501c3 community based organization, dedicated to assisting local refugee families in Orange County. We are a group of volunteers with interests in providing ESL Coaching, Soccer Coaching, Family Mentoring and Homework Tutoring to refugee youth and their families. We interested in expanding our group and are looking for people with international development backgrounds and appreciate multicultural communities.

We are a Community group committed to studying and sharing practical applications of understanding men from Alison Armstrong book "the Queens Code" For more details please visit http://www.QueensCode.com We have a strong desire to have satisfying relationships with men. We are passionate about altering our society's culture by transforming the way women relate to men. We provide extraordinary information with which women can profoundly affect their relationships with men of all ages and in all c …

The UUASC is for all persons using UNIX either personally or professionally, or interested in learning more about UNIX. We recognize all varieties of UNIX, including (without prejudice) SCO, Linux, SVr4, Solaris, AIX, HP/UX, and BSD. This is a good place to meet others with similar interests and broaden your skills and knowledge. There are two UUASC chapters serving Los Angeles and Orange Counties. This meetup is for the Orange County Chapter. We are always looking for interesting presentations …

The Purpose of this group is to collaborate with other digital artists around the Orange County Area and Possibly work on big projects together. If you are a 2D or 3D Artist and Animator, Video Game Designer, Visual Effects and CG Artist, Compositor, Motion Graphic Artist, Film and Video Editor, Photo Retoucher, Digital Painter, or Graphic Designer, come join us. All skill levels are welcome. A variety of subjects will be discussed at each meeting. Volunteers can give presentations on the softwa …

Open to all skill levels and all camera types. Turn your camera sideways for a tall picture, (that's portrait orientation for you techie types) and you're ready to go! Directions: Introduce yourself to the pastor, and the baptism table volunteers. Be sure to turn your camera sideways for a tall portrait. After the baptisms are over, turn in your memory card to the volunteers at the baptism table. They will return the card to you after they are done making the prints. Photography Tips: The most i …

Rueda in the Park – Santa Ana is an organization that unites people from the community to share the fun and joy of dancing Rueda de Casino. "Bringing Dancers Together One Rueda at a Time!!" is our moto. The mission of the organization is to spread the joy of Rueda de Casino. Rueda in the Park - Santa Ana Chapter offers classes of Rueda de Casino and is taught by volunteer instructor(s). The group maintains operations based on donations. What is Rueda de Casino? Video: http://www.youtube.com/watc …

The Prosperity Center is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide disadvantaged individuals with the opportunity to develop economic stability for themselves, their families, and their community. This is a group for individuals that understand the power of entrepreneurship to change not just the life of an individual but the local economy. This is the group for you if you are: thinking about starting a business, a new business owner and could use some guidance, you have business exper …

“Play is a powerful intervention tool” MISSION:Social Kiddos Playdates (SKP) strives to engage children with Autism mentally, physically and most importantly, socially. SKP is open to parents, professionals and members of the community interested in improving the lives of anyone affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. We serve as a non-profit group with a solid parent-volunteer base that collectively meets regularly for enrichment activities. ABOUT/ Social Kiddos Playdates: (SKP) stemmed from W …