We're expanding! The LA Writers Center now in Orange County! Created in 2005, The LA Writers Center is designed to germinate and foster new works by involving not only the writer, but a team of artists: directors, dramaturges, and actors. This is for all levels of writers, from the professionals to the newbies. Awards won by the LA Writers Center members are: 1 Oscar Award, 1 Regional Emmy nomination, several Ovation nominations, several Valley Theatre League Awards, several DramaLogue awards, s …

February 23rd 12:00am to 3:00pm An all new experience in OPEN MIC poetry... We will allow 4 poem or 6 minute read time for this 1st event, future events events will include feature but this time it's all us. 3 full hours, let’s have coffee, lunch and cocktails, this being the 1st one, we need as many people as possible to keep it going. Everything on the menu is reasonably priced & as always, please, a 2 item min for the house LET’S MAKE THIS HAPPEN LRWH is associated with: LA Poets - Writer’s R …

Do you like sci-fi/fantasy books, movies or films? How about comics or manga? Maybe anime or animation? Video games or table top rpgs? So do we! Come hang out with us and find your fellow geeks! We meet on the 1st Wednesday at 7pm every month. ==Please read our Membership Rules below or on the PAGES tab prior to requesting membership for our group. They aren't asking a lot of you, nor particularly complicated, but they are specific and not necessarily average. We'll be able to tell in one glance …

We are a social networking group. We have a regular monthly Meetup on the 2nd Wednesday at 7pm as well as additional gatherings each month. Prior to requesting to join, please read the Membership Rules below or on the "Pages" tab. If you choose to join our group, please answer all the questions asked in the profile section. Empty profile submissions will be declined. Soliciting or proselytizing on the behalf of business, political, or religious groups and/or personal interests without express, …

We are a social networking group that meets on the 4th Thursday at 7pm every month. Prior to requesting membership to our group, please read our Membership Rules below or posted on the "Pages" tab. If you choose to join our group, please answer all the questions asked in the profile section. Empty profile submissions will be declined. Soliciting or proselytizing on the behalf of business, political, or religious groups and/or personal interests without express, formal permission of the Orange …

Über Mammoth Ski & Board, a skiing & snowboarding group, is a new online MeetUp community of active skiers and snowboarders (primarily southern California) interested in enjoying the best of coordinated condo-sharing weekends plus at Mammoth Mountain, our favorite winter resort. READY? If your idea of fashionable winter attire includes a powder skirt, gore-tex®, goggles, layers, and a season pass, then you've found your people! MEMBERS: Via MeetUp and word of mouth, we are building a core grou …

All women Mystery readers are invited to meet once a month for a Mystery book discussion meeting in Anaheim 92801. We will be reading a variety of Mystery books (cozy mysteries, suspense and thrillers). We will also be reading a variety of  women authors (Mary Higgins Clark, Jenn McKinlay, Tess Gerritsen, Janet Evanovich, Nora Roberts). If you love to read Mystery books and want to make some new girlfriends then this is the women’s book club for you! We look forward to having you join us at the …

Meet with other local Asian Professionals to network, hang out, and have a good time! We'll have events such as bowling, dinners, poker, karaoke, hiking, etc. Anything where you can mingle with other OC asians! Life's too short to not have fun! Get out there, meet someone new, and learn something new! If you are interested in becoming an Event Organizer, let me know! Disclaimers and Legal Mumbo Jumbo: You agree when you sign up for this group or any of the events that you have read and understa …

This is a group for those seeking to become more spiritually aware of themselves in a New Age inspired environment! We'll explore Intuitive and Psychic Development as well as Meditation and Mediumship. This group's organizer is an experienced psychic and spirit medium who wishes to facilitate a circle of growth and awareness. Whether you are new to this or happen to be an experienced reader or healer, you are welcomed with open arms!

Do you want to become a better public speaker? Do you want to gain confidence and the courage to lead? You have come to the right place! The Contrarians Toastmasters club offers a fun and supportive environment to develop your speaking and leadership skills. However, we are no ordinary Toastmasters club. The Contrarians motto is "No Topic is Taboo" and we encourage everyone to speak about sex, politics, religion or whatever else is on your mind. As you can see from our meeting themes, we do not …

We have been Yorba Linda's social hub since 1913. There's truly something for every one. No longer just a repository of books the library has a little bit of everything including: music, dvds, blu-rays, books on cd, books, ebooks, and more. We offer a large variety of free events varying in topic areas. Events range from cooking and gardening, to social media marketing, to herb garden mixology. Join us for any events that tickle your fancy, you won't be disappointed.

Please see the OC Global Warming Committee website Also see Facebook Page We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting Some humor backed up by awful truth: The Colbert Report - outlawing climate change science New Law in North Carolina Bans Latest Scientific Predictions of Sea-Level Rise Latest Technology on Monitoring Environmental Changes at a Macro Level: New Landsat Earth-monitoring satellite launched from California ___________________________________________________________________ …

Meet other local ski & snowboarders to check out new equipment, meet new friends, help plan trips, Mammoth, Utah, Colorado or Tahoe for 3 -7 days or more. You save money going with a group. FYI - a group consists of 25 or more people. Discounts are given for groups of 25 & 5+ condos booked. Air discounts start at 10 passengers. Join us to see what's planned for the coming winter. We are a group of snow lovers who are here to have fun, make new friends, respect each other, enjoy each event & gro …

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 …

This meetup is for people who'd like to get together with others to study and discuss various spiritual philosophies and teachings. Each member is encouraged to bring a book of his/her own choosing to read a paragraph or two from and then share the insights or wisdom gained from the passages read. Together we can reinforce our learnings and maybe provide support to others who are struggling or who are just starting out in their spiritual journey.

As a Bob Proctor LifeSuccess Consultant, I am conducting MasterMind Study Group on "Think and Grow Rich", a masterpiece book by Napoleon Hill. Reading this book alone is very rewarding process. But to study the book in conjunction with a study guide prepared by Bob Proctor (someone who has been reading the book for nearly 50 years and is currently one of the highest paid coaches in the world) is quite another. The book is every bit as valid today as it was 75 years ago. The comprehensive pro …

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 …

Hello everyone! This meetup was formed for ladies who live here in the OC and want to meet new friends who share similar interests. This group is for down-to-earth, professional women who are in their 20's or 30's, looking for genuine and lasting friendships, that enjoy fun things like dinning, shopping, watching movies, hosting fabulous parties, wine tastings, reading, cooking, working out, traveling, etc. Most of our meetups are in Irvine, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Santa Ana, Laguna Beach, Newport B …

*Please click the "About us..." icon on the left for full details. For people who love to play blues of any kind!!!  This is an affordable, on-going Blues jam. Whether you sing, play guitar, keys, bass, drums, sax, harmonica or whatever, you can build your gigging skills while enjoying the support and friendship of other blues lovers. If this sounds good to you, we'd love to have you join us!  Whether you love traditional blues or blues/rock, blues/country, blues jazz or blues/???, you'll find …

The Shambhala Meditation Center Los Angeles offers meditation instruction every week at the Center for Living Peace in Irvine. Please feel welcome to drop by for every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm or Sunday morning at 9:00am, excluding public holidays. We will begin with meditation instruction for the first half hour, and then practice meditation together, which will be followed by a brief reading. What Is Meditation? Meditation is an ancient practice of self-discovery, primarily from the Buddhi …

Like books? Like to talk about life, happiness, and the occasional paper-cut from books? (or bruised toe for you kindle and nook readers.) This is the group for you. We are a diverse group of race, age, and gender who have one come together for one common interest - books. Yet in exploring the stories or history together, we discover we have so much more in common as well. We don't follow one genre or one author but try to find new areas to branch into each month. We also don't break the stories …

We periodically to discuss topics and issues in philosophy. Normally our discussion will focus on the announced topic; but occasionally we allow for an open, free flowing discussion. Our discussions are open to all levels of experience. Other meetings are small reading groups which focus on specific philosophical works. Much of philosophy deals with nagging questions, for example Given the great success of science, what is the function of philosophy? Is there metaphysical truth? Is there a separ …

USS Velocity is a Star Trek fan group based in Orange County California. We operate as a Nova Class Starship, and our members make up the ship's 15 officers, and 65 crew members. This is the first of what we hope will become a fleet of starships within this chapter, all celebrating the Star Trek universe. We socialize, attend conventions, and raise money for worthwhile charities. We are a costuming club. All of our 15 officers must have a costume. We also do some light role play at conventions …

STEP 1: Register at www.OCHackerz.com STEP 2: Introduce yourself to the group STEP 3: Check our discussion forum STEP 4: Sign up for the next event. Mission Statement:- OCHackerz is a human institution designed to create new products or services under conditions of extreme uncertainty. The vision for this group is to meet, network, learn and share ideas to build a community of people from all backgrounds, entrepreneurs, business strategists, accountants, legal attorneys, contractors, marketer …

We are comic book enthusiasts getting together to talk comics, create comics, and just hang out. Do you like to: Read comics Create comics Watch comic book movies Attend comic book conventions Dress up as your favorite comic book character (cosplay) Socialize and Hang out If you answered yes to any or all of the above, then you should join the coalition! Although comics are our foundation, we welcome enthusiasts from sci-fi, to video games, to television. Please visit The Rules to know what we …

Do you love to cook, explore new techniques and experiment with ingredients? Come share a good meal with others who understand the passion of cooking (and eating, of course) and we'll teach each other! Food is the focus of each gathering; the way it is prepared, served and the way it tastes. Being able to enjoy it with friends makes the experience much better! Whether you like to cook or just like to eat---come and join us!! Talent, ability, skill etc... not required. Just show up, be willing to …

STRENGTHEN YOUR SPIRITUAL SENSES Everyone is born with SIX -SENSE Abilities also known as Psychic abilities.  For some their abilities are open a little and for others their abilities may be wide open.  Sometimes these abilities may be shut down due to fear, lack of use, or lack of confidence. Regardless of what you have experienced thus far, everyone can learn how to TUNE IN and READ their own energy and the energy and emotions of other people, places and things. Join us and Experience a Variet …

Are you seeking more inner peace? Would you like to reduce stress and improve your health and well-being? Or would you like to be more deeply grounded in the heart-centered wisdom of your spirit and be able to share that light with others? The purpose of this group is help you experience the joy of meditation in a relaxed and supportive setting with sincere like-minded souls interested in meditating, learning, sharing, and connecting. You'll learn a practical and powerful method of meditation br …