Our Meetup group began in summer 2007, and while our members represent a diverse range of ages and backgrounds, we all share a passion for books. Most members are from the San Fernando or San Gabriel Valleys. We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at a different member's home for an evening of socializing and book discussion. We currently have a few spaces open for new members. If you'd like to join our group, please submit a membership request.

Reading this month: summer reading! I'm keeping it light and fun, with a side of cheesy. The Bookers can wait. Looking forward to seeing you at Astro's. I'll be in the back room with books on the table. Cheers, Lyssa

***** POTENTIAL MEMBERS, please read ALL of the information on this page before joining, including "What we are" and "What we are not!" Some important things to note***** : 1) This group is for  conservative Christians. If this doesn't describe you, then please don't apply for membership. 2)  A profile picture of YOURSELF is mandatory in order to join CILA.  That would mean a clear picture of YOU  (Not your cat.  Not your favorite cartoon character, etc. - and, no, a picture of Jesus won't wor …

Where do you meet authentic, independent thinking gals, 45 and up, that are friendly, fun, stylish, intelligent and likes to read too? At the "Women With A View" friends with books Meetup Not pompous or too structured, and don't worry if you're not a big bookworm. Exchanging and sharing books is an easy way to meet kindred souls and forge new friendships in a safe, positive environment. We are women who like adventure, suspense, thrills and romance . . . in our books! A biography is good too! …

Adventure People are those who desire the excitement of exploring a new destination with the exhilaration that comes from rafting on a jungle river or rappelling down a waterfall.  Sound like fun? Join others who think the same! Open to those who want to make new friends and travel the world. Come with us to exotic destinations and meet other people whose passion is to explore places that most people don't. We plan trips based on the input from our members, which is why we have regular planning …

WELCOME TO PEOPLE HELPING THE COMMUNITY (PHTC) MEETUP! PHTC is an active group of individuals who have the common interest to help those in need. Our members will team up with other organizations from all over Los Angeles to provide support wherever it's needed.  We are active, and provide a variety of monthly volunteer events from feeding the homeless, trips to orphanages, visiting senior centers, Reading to Kids, Habitat for Humanity, and other great events. We are a dedicated group of individ …

Do you love to read everything from bestsellers and Booker Prize winners to something a little more obscure? Looking to stretch your literary boundaries and share your opinions with others? The Eclectic Book Readers might be the right group for you. We are a diverse book group that reads a variety of literature from the classics to contemporary fiction and even non-fiction. Our group's success relies on regular attendance and lively participation in the book discussions. Whether you love or ha …

The purpose of this group: This group is formed to help inform others about taking the mystery out of the growing ET presence and ever increasing UFO’s, knowing that if they were meant to cause any harm, they would have done so long ago.  On the contrary, our space brothers are longing to assist mankind from the daily struggle with limitation in the physical octave.   They are more than willing to help us prevent any further damage and destruction to planet Earth.  Their far more advanced techn …

The Business Blogging Academy - Los Angeles is where small business owners, local business SEOs, internet marketers, Social Media players, entrepreneurs, start uppers, bloggers and writers gather...online and in person to learn and do things right. Ask your self these questions - How much would you pay for 1. A website evaluation from an SEO, traffic and business blogging expert? Read what people pay me for website evaluations. (The earlier you get in the higher the likelihood of getting an eval …

El tema de este Grupo Meetup es seleccionar una lectura contemporanea de origen hispano, leerlo, y reunirnos para discutir el tema (y las influencias, impactos culturales, ...en fin..., lo que surge). Mantendremos una mezcla de autores de España/Sudamerica/Centroamerica/México. Bienvenidos a los lectores a que les fascina la lengua/cultura española y latinoamericana. Bienvenidos también a todos los niveles del idioma español, no importa si tiene un nivel principiante o sea de herencia natal. -- …

Hi Everyone! I started this meetup because there are so many books I want to read, and I think that discussing them with others will make it more fun, challenging, and fulfilling. My academic background is in Philosophy and Anthropology . . . but there is so much more to discover! This is a meetup for people who love learning and thinking about the world around them: sociology, history, philosophy, evolution, primatology, cognitive science, cultural studies, biographies, political science, curre …

Founded in December 2009 by Jamika Jermon, Young Blacks of LA celebrates the "young, gifted and black" of the LA Area with diverse weekly events (that won't break the bank). Experience local culture, networking, and substance with open-minded, educated professionals in their twenties and thirties.YBLA consists of people who want to make new friends, business connections, and are curious about the LA Area culture. Furthermore, our group welcomes people from all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientat …

This group is for people aiming to become screenwriters for television or movies. We have meetings twice a month, with half of the meetings devoted to feature (or short film) scripts and half devoted to television scripts. In general, the TV Writers' meetings take place at 5pm on the 2nd Sunday of the month, and the Film Writers' meetings at 5pm on the 4th Sunday of the month, but please check the calendar as this does sometimes vary! We meet primarily to provide feedback on a completed script w …

Formally, this meetup group was known as Tarot 101.  I began the group in search of people who were inclined to learning tarot and open to other mystical topics. After a year of meeting some wonderful human beings, we've come to the realization that the tarot has become a great vehicle for us to begin talking about our personal interests.  We have been blessed to have a mixed group of people who are developing many gifts, including tarot reading. We are ready to expand our group to other rea …

Pasadena Book Chicks is a book club for women (mainly in their 20s and 30s) residing in the San Gabriel Valley area. We will meet once a month to chat and discuss the book that we've chosen to read that month. The club's emphasis will be on fiction (both classic and contemporary), but we may read memoir and poetry as well. Members will be able to suggest books for the group to read. To join, please answer the profile questions, and be sure to have a profile photo uploaded. Thanks!

We all have the power of intuition!  Our intuition manifests itself in different ways.  The tarot is a guide to help you develop your divinatory skills.  It is a safe way to interact with your own subconscious and that of others.  The only thing we need is a push to trust our own intuition to read the tarot. This meet-up is designed for novices who want to learn to read the tarot. It is time that you trust your instincts. This is an introductory class to teach you key items to remember from …

If you've ever purchased a "How to" real estate investing book, audio program, seminar or boot-camp and have little or nothing to show for it other than lighter pockets, you're not alone. If you're sick and tired of being invited to "How to invest in real estate" events only to find out you were invited to a "buy my program" event, we understand. If you think you've got enough knowledge to get started investing in real estate but just need someone to help you bridge the small gaps and answer a f …

Advice from Cher Horowitz from the classic film Clueless: "You should read one non-school book a week." This advice applies not only to high school girls, but also to lesbians, queers, gay ladies. The LA Gay Lady Book Club is for women who want to read one cool book a month, and we'll be taking suggestions on what to read from the club's members. The books we read may or may not be lesbian/queer themed, but the Ladies who attend probably will be ;) (gay/lesbian/bi/queer, trans family welcome) Re …

This is a weekly writer's group that meets every Wednesday pm somewhere on the East side. The usual writer's group stuff applies: we read & talk scripts, give each other coverage & notes , drink, nosh, laugh, cry, improve our writing chops. Each week, the focus is on one member. Their material (script, outline, character bio, whatever) is emailed out to the group who reads it then brings coverage, notes or any ideas they think will help the writer. This rotates but when it's your turn, if you d …

At this time, SGV New Mommies and Me is closed to new members except by referral from an existing member. If you think you fit the description below Email the Organizer before requesting to join. Thanks! Having a tough time finding a mommy and me group in SGV? This is the group for you. Specifically targeted towards babies born 7/2011 - 4/2012 (but all ages up to 1 year are welcome), we can have baby-friendly meetings where we can relax, take field trips, and get to know each other. ***PLEASE R …

The best reading club has struck the Earth and it's reaching your cranium!!! Booze and reading nuff' said!!! If you like reading and drinking this is the book club for you! We enjoy several books and we read books that are similar to: -Professional, Drive, Hyper Space, Mexican-American Mojo, Parallel Worlds, The Black Hand, Incognito, Malcolm X, The Female Brain, You just don't understand, The Life of PI...just to give you a sense of what our reading pallet is like. Open to anyone who is friendl …

We'd like to work through some of the seminal texts in computer science that normally collect dust on the bookshelf (AIMA, PAIP, SICP, TAOCP, &c.) We've finished up Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs; and are currently working through Russell and Norvig's Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach.

Welcome to The Wine Club, a Pasadena-and-beyond group that encourages lovers of the grape (and those who want to be) to explore the wide world of wine through local tastings, wine-and-food events, winery visits and private parties. While many members of this group are true connoisseurs, this is NOT a high-society, button-down, hushed-tones collection of snooty people to sniff and swirl with. Rather, it's a club for everyone who wants to enjoy good wine, learn more about the art and science of ta …

This is a Sanctuary for Psychic Enthusiasts, Spiritual Healers, and anyone interested in developing their abilities, no matter what stage you're at. All are welcome! Here you can find solace with like-minded Souls who are on the same Spiritual path. You can develop your abilities through ethical classes (beginning thru advanced) and by engaging in some really fun psychic experiments. You will have the ability to utilize your skills by performing practice readings in a safe, nurturing environment …

The Writers' Club of Whittier helps serious writers unlock the doors to publication through active participation in workshops using the club's proven workshop methods. Founded in 1953 by Susan Dibelka, the Writers' Club of Whittier began when Susan's adult writing class at Whittier High School grew so large that there was never enough time to read all the manuscripts. Students voted to start a club for writers in the Whittier area. Twenty-six charter members, all Susan's former students, were so …

Este es un grupo para entusiastas de la poesía escrita en español (esto incluye traducciones). Nuestro énfasis es doble: disfrutar y estudiar la poesía escrita en español y además promover la creación literaria entre los participantes.

"Seekers of the Truth" This is where individuals and groups can come to learn, teach, and study Atlantis and its relationship to New Age Spirituality and Metaphysics. It seems that the Atlantans were enlightened people with superior wisdom and knowledge regarding the command and use of the forces of nature. They called them the Elemental forces that allowed them to do all of their rough, heavy work with ease. Apparently, these forces allowed them to cut stone out of the mountains without the use …

Having trouble finding a cool literary community in Los Angeles? Want to make new friends and network with accomplished writers & literary professionals? Then you've come to the right place! Every month, we host a networking event for writers & literary professionals at a bar in Downtown L.A. or West L.A. We also organize monthly book panels, readings and discussions featuring award-winning writers in many genres including fiction, memoir, screenwriting, TV writing, journalism and playwriting. T …