Started on September 11, 2012, D.O.G.s of Long Beach is a group for people who want to do good for others. We perform random acts of kindness, volunteer in charitable activities, and have a good time while doing good.

This is a group for moms (preferably in the 20-40 year old range) interested in meeting monthly to discuss books and share wine & dinner. I want to keep it open and breezy. This is NOT a serious book discussion group. It is more for moms to meet and have something in common to talk about....besides just how cute our kids are;0) I belong to a meetup group just like this one, but for girls without kids. It was so successful and so much fun I thought I would set one up with other moms so my  friend …

Toonkies is a unique friendly social group of people in their 20s and 30s in the Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA area. If you enjoy meeting friendly people, having friendly conversations regarding a wide selection of topics, making new friends, and trying out new things, Toonkies is for you. You are welcome to join whether you'd like to participate in events, host some of your own, or you're just curious. If you'd like to host an event with Toonkies, please contact the organizer. PLEASE NOTE: …

Catalyst is an art space. A gallery. A Studio. A classroom. An experience. We've developed this space as a place for creativity, creation and fun. Become part of our community. Join us in learning and development experiences. Let us know what you'd like to see here, in this space, we'd like to make it your space too. This space is for artists and art enthusiasts alike. Let us know what you're missing in the realm of art creation. Knowledge? Space? Materials? Creativity?

Decided to do something or go somewhere fun at the last minute? You're gonna do it alone anyways, so why not post it here to see if other interested spontaneous members can join in. It's always more fun to do things with buddies or a companion. Post your planned or last minute event in as little time as couple hours before and be specific. Examples: I'm going fishing at 5pm at the Balboa pier for couple hours to see if I get a catch. Look for a brown guy with gray t-shirt and yellow shorts sta …

The OCHR group is for informal networking with other Human Resources and Human Capital Management professionals. Meet over breakfast, lunch, or after office hours, to discuss and share knowledge and skills. Meeting discussion topics will vary depending on the needs and interests of the members who attend. We're open to all levels of HR professionals, but we do ask you to complete the member profile questions to introduce yourself to the group, and so that everyone understands your connection …

Meet other local beginner, intermediate and advanced volleyball players. All levels are welcome, as each level will have their own net to play on with equally skilled players! ADVANCED AND INTERMEDIATE (H) LEVELS WILL ONLY PLAY 2'S!!! The BEGINNER level can play 4's, 5's or 6's if they choose! Limited number of players for each level. You will need to participate in a 'RATINGS DAY' to get rated for our group! Please take the time to go to our message board (click on DISCUSSIONS) and read our gro …

The idea for this meetup group came about during a recent API (Attachment Parenting International of Orange County) meeting. This is a meetup group that embraces attached parenting and natural parenting. All are welcome. "The essence of Attachment Parenting is about forming and nurturing strong connections between parents and their children. Attachment Parenting challenges us as parents to treat our children with kindness, respect and dignity, and to model in our interactions with them the way w …

What exactly is the Orange County Anime Group (or OCAG for short)? OCAG is a group dedicated to giving the Otaku of OC and surrounding areas (we have members from LA and Riverside counties too that come out to meetups now and then) a place to interact and have fun with other otaku in a safe and casual atmosphere. We usually gather at least once a month (though usually more often) in places in and around Orange County. What do you do in OCAG? What are meet ups like? Our main meet up consists o …

Hi everyone. I wanted to start a group for stay-at-home parents of young children in Orange County to get together and do some fun outings, mostly during weekdays. I know there are a few similar groups already and I've heard good things about them but some of them seem to be geared toward niche groups so I decided to start one just geared toward all stay-at-home parents of young children. I think it'd especially be great to have some dads join, although I didn't want to make it specifically a da …

Do you believe there is a power for good in the universe that is available to everyone who understands and knows how to use it?  Are you looking for a way of life and thinking that helps you realize your true nature and individual goals in life?  Are you living a spiritual life and would like to be in community with other like-minded people? If so, we invite you to join Namaste Center for Spiritual Living.  We believe that the universe is fundamentally spiritual - it has intelligence, purpose, b …

1st time moms only. Sorry, no exceptions. Moms between ages 25-35 (approx). Babies born between Oct 2012 & May 2013. Interested in long term friendships for us (moms) and our babies. NO flaky people please. Interested in people who are willing to commit to attending meet ups regularly (AT LEAST 2 per month).  This is so we can maintain a close-knit group. Meet ups will be scheduled mostly on weekdays (morning & afternoon) though we will schedule some meet ups on weekends. We will do things like …

South Coast BNI is a networking group of business professionals that meets on Thursday mornings for breakfast and for the express purpose of generating and passing referrals to our members. South Coast BNI is a local chapter of BNI (Business Network International), which is the world's largest professional networking organization. In 2011, 145,000 members worldwide passed over 6.9 million referrals which resulted in more than $3.1 billion in business! BNI helps members increase their business th …

The Greater Orange County Animal Rights Roundtable (GOCART) is dedicated to fostering awareness and discussion of issues concerning animal advocacy and veganism in Orange County and the rest of Southern California.  We meet every other month for a casual vegan dinner and an open-forum discussion.  Meetings are loosely-structured with a speaker, a basic agenda and a moderator.  Our meetings are guided by principles of non-judgment and non-confrontation. There is no charge to attend. Anyone is wel …

Meditation is an excellent way to reduce the stress in your life, without the side effects of medication. Whether you are struggling with cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease, fatigue, insomnia, chronic pain, or numerous other health problems that are worsened by stress, you can proactively learn how to reduce the stress in your life through meditation. If you would like to learn about meditation and how it can improve your overall health and well-being, join us for our weekly seminar. Dr. …

The D.I.V.A.S stands for Diligent, Inspired, Visionaries, Attracting, Success. We are a business women's group focussed on supporting and helping evolve eachother and our prospective businesses.

Border morris is too much fun, and just a bit dangerous--with danger increased exponentially with the addition of big sticks & alcohol (alcohol optional, big stick de rigeur). After March hits, we get busy rehearsing for upcoming gigs (our first of the year is Ojai Renaissance Festival, April 4-5), & while new dancers can come play with us during those times, we may not have much time for you--so it's always best to email first so we know you're coming, & can welcome you, warn you, or hide. …

“Calling all Rothbardian Anarcho-capitalists! I'd love to meet OC's Anarcho Capitalist and other economically literate souls! We'll meet twice a month at various breweries and /or members homes to get together and let our minds wander in a voluntary discussion about coercive markets their perils and the promise of free market, what can be done, how to survive in these distorted markets. My plans are ambitious for this group, and future unknown, risk abounds as I know not of a single anarcho capi …

This is a group for corporate and non-profit representatives interested in understanding CSR -- cause marketing, community engagement, branding, and communicating with internal/external stakeholders etc. I started this group to engage with CSR professionals who'd like to discuss strategy, communication and synergistic opportunities. I'm looking forward to exploring how we can improve our triple bottom line.

The Social Club is part of SociAbilities Services, a project supported by the Asperger Society and Cal State Long Beach. The Social Club is a positive environment with social standards, expectations, and social skills support. It is most appropriate for adult transition-age people on the higher-functioning end of the autism-spectrum. We also have lots of facilitators, both professional and student, so please contact the group leaders if you'd like to become a volunteer. Social Club events alter …

The Fountain Valley Weight Loss Challenges have been held at the Mile Square Recreation Center since March, 2010 and continue to grow. Become the best you can be and join us! A Fun, Simple, and Motivational way to lose weight and keep it off... How they work: * 10 weeks long * Weekly health classes and weigh-ins * $35.00 registration fee ($5 goes towards the center, $30 goes towards the prize pot) * Cash prizes to the winners based on % weight loss * Personalized coaching and team support * Acco …

Social e-Entrepreneurs is a social networking for everyone in the OC/LA area. We create opportunities for e-Entrepreneurs and business owners alike to expand their networks by meeting and exchanging referrals, resources and ideas all in a social setting. I believe that to create a strong network you have to know people on a personal level as well as a professional level. We'll be holding a mix of business mixers, specialized events, and social networking events for everyone to get to know one an …

Welcome to A SNAIL'S PACE RUNNING CLUB (ASPRC)! We've been around since 1979; we love to run and we'd love to have you join us. There are four ASPRC chapters -- Fountain Valley, Laguna Hills, Brea and Pasadena -- and each chapter has its own Meetup site. We run all over So Cal, and you're more than welcome to meet up with us. You don't have to be an ASPRC club member to join our Meetups, but you'll definitely want to do that! We look forward to meeting you soon... You can find local ASPRC Meet …

Get Skinny Eating Chocolate is a weight loss support group for those who have decided to lose weight with the XOCAI weight loss protocol. Who would have guessed that dark chocolate when processed properly is actually a super food with some of the best antioxidants a person can consume and should consume several times a day! Learn how you can lose weight by eating XOCAI healthy chocolate and how this wonderful food can better your health! Our weight loss sessions will be fun and informative with …

This group is for women who want to make golfing friends, better their game, and play different golf courses in Orange County.   All ages and levels welcome!   No business networking, no prospecting or dating about it!   Meetups can be for full 18-hole rounds  and/or  short 9-hole executive courses.   No fee to join, but, golfers will be financially responsible for any events for which they've rsvp'd.   Join now! Members are encouraged to organize a Meetup golf tee time via the group's site.  Ot …

The OC Japanese Meetup is a way for those who are interested in learning about Japan, the history, culture and language (of all levels) to meet. We have fun outings and events where members can exchange information, share interests, and establish friendships. We are not a singles or dating site! If you'd like to join us please include a picture of yourself in your profile. It does not have to be your main picture if you prefer, but it must be viewable to us through your group profile. We ask thi …

En Francais. Quelque soit votre niveau. Notre but est de se rencontrer, de parler en francais et de participer a des activitees bien francaises. Long Beach est surnommee depuis des generations 'la ville internationale". C'est bien vrai. J'ai rencontre beaucoup de francophones ici parmi les europeens, les vietnamiens, les cambodgiens, les libanais et beaucoup d'autres. Quel plaisir. Alors continuons a parler francais, apprenons les uns des autres, echangeons les bonnes adresses et le calendrier d …

Welcome to the OC Fun Young Couples group! This group is for all young couples, married or dating, who want to meet other like minded couples to hang out with and make new friends. My husband and I have been looking for a fun laid back group for couples, but haven't found the right one, so we've decided to organize our own. We want to be able to get together to try new places for drinks, lunch/dinner, movies, hang out at the beach, hiking and anything else we can find fun. We'd also like this to …