Saving your Sanity Workshops is for parents of college bound students. We will talk about the transition to college, how it affects the student and the family dynamics and how to prepare for this life changing event. We will hold interactive sessions and discussion topics that will include how to be supportive, encouraging and prepared both emotionally and financially for the college process. Parents will learn how to navigate the next few months with grace and excitement! They will learn how to …

Hey! Are you in college or grad school, studying for a licensure exam, or perhaps writing a novel? Did you move here for school and now you don't know anyone? Does studying alone in your bedroom make you feel sad and isolated? Maybe this group is for you! We're going to meet up in cafes around the west side of LA to study and do homework. These meetups are for people who are serious about school only. It's good to be around others and have moral support while studying, but we're also here to hel …

This is a group of college planning specialists who share the secrets of getting financial aid for college. These are FREE educational events. For the parents and students: We show you how to maximize the use of other people's money, minimize your out of pocket expenses and show you how your family can receive financial aid regardless of your income or assets. We encourage booster club members, athletic directors, and guidance counselors to come and join us as well. You are part of the team that …

I have been told this is too long lol so I am changing it up. This group has dues. Here is my email address so you can pay your dues fo $7.50 a month ebonydubois@gamil.com on www.paypal.com which covers 2 hours of tutoring, 2 hours of game night in ASL and dinner with a deaf person once a quarter. Trust me when I say you can not beat that. This Group has a Deaf tutor who will assist with beginners, learning ASL. He will be there 1 hour prior to coffee night at Downey Landing and stay one after …

We are out-of-the-box thinkers. We're weird, different, and proud to be that way. We seek to change the world and all have different styles of doing so. Some of us are insightful introverted writers, Others are extroverted motivational speakers. Some of us are inventors, creating paradigms and new ways of looking at the world. Others are implementors, improving existing models, adding a new twist to make them more effective We are artists, scientists, philosophers, philanthropists, teachers, co …

Black Skeptics Los Angeles (BSLA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Humanist public education, media representation, and cultural resources for African American non-believers and their allies.  BSLA’s programming and initiatives seek to promote greater awareness and understanding of African American secular humanist, freethought, and atheist traditions, beliefs and practices in Los Angeles communities of color and beyond.  Since 2010, BSLA has hosted roundtables on secul …

This group is for women or men looking for non-lethal self defense weapons for themselves, family or friends or who want to learn about advocating on behalf of self defense. We are a team of women who believe that it is important to equip, empower, and educate others on the importance of self defense. Whether you live alone, are a college student, a mom, etc. it is important to be aware of our surroundings and be ready for the unexpected. Join us and the thousands others across the country in be …

Tired of mindless partying? Do you want to be part of a community of professionals that make a difference in this world? Then this group is for you! Mix with 30's is a group of dynamic, creative, smart, giving, charitable and fun professionals with a purpose!  We meet for drinks, dinners, wine tastings, art gallery receptions, charity and activist events for social and political causes... the focus is to make a difference in this world, form genuine connections with those of our same ilk and hav …

It can be tough finding other young people in the professional workplace who are looking for and actively seeking God. Thanks to Meetup, we can bridge the gap a little more easily! This group is for those young (or young-at-heart!) people who are just starting or have just started their professional careers and want to grow in their knowledge of the Bible and in their relationship with Christ. We meet almost every Thursday evening in Santa Monica for an hour-long Bible Discussion (What we call " …

The San Fernando Valley Young Republicans club is proud to be a chartered member of the California Young Republican Federation (CYRF). The California Young Republican Federation is the only recognized Young Republican organization in California, comprised of thousands of activists in 18 chapters throughout the state. CYRF is the result of the merger between the California Young Republicans, Inc. and the Young Republican Federation of California. The California Young Republican Federation was f …

We are calling out to all young professionals in and around Long Beach! We formed this group to bring together all LB young professionals twice a month. Long Beach is a hub for young adults in their 20s and 30s who want to develop their professional lives in a vibrant and progressive community. Here are some pointers about what you can expect from LB Young Professionals: 1. Where do these events happen? All events happen in Long Beach, on rare occasions, we will propose events in surrounding cit …

This is a group for people who want to draw from live models. Maybe you took a figure drawing class in college and always wanted to try it again, or perhaps you are an industry professional that could brush up on your skills. In any case, all skill levels are welcome. Experience drawing from a nude model is preferred but not required.

Our mission is to be a preeminent, statewide, industry-led advisory committee providing service, innovation, leadership, vision, influence, and relations that celebrate and incorporate the excellence in education from postsecondary students, educators, administrators, and business and industry communities from across the State of California for the State Chancellor’s Office.

I decided to start this group to see who's available during the week, M-F on the Westside of LA. If you work in the office 9-5, this group doesn't really appeal to you. This is for the screenwriters, filmmakers, actors, actresses, bartender, server, web designer, graphic designer, personal trainer, tennis instructor, yoga instructor, model, even the unemployed and/or poor students. Help meet others in your area with the same kind of schedule/hobbies/interests. Hang out at the beach, explore LA, …

Imagine a place where its easy to tap into the power of the legendary USC network. A place where you can stay connected to the USC & Alumni community beyond just tailgates. A better way to network with other USC alumni, students, and professionals, where you could meet someone who could impact your career and still be a fun place to simply socialize after work with fellow Trojans. That place is finally here...

The Left Bank gathers people who share a love for wilderness, music and progressive thought. We organize a variety of activities such as hiking and camping in Southern California, acoustic music jams, coffee breaks (somewhat reminiscent of "Rive Gauche" café life in Paris), movies, concerts, parties, political and environmental activism, therapy exchange, workshops and lectures.  The Left Bank is a refuge for grassroots progressives, liberals, socialists, anarchists and environmentalists who wis …

GIRLFRIEND GRAPEVINE - serves as a Hub to meet a diverse group of Accomplished , Interesting, Drama-Free, Down to Earth, Reliable Sister-Friends with the goal of developing long term friendships. Do you miss the types of girlfriends you had in High School and College that you no longer have due to marriage, kids, moving to a new city, a busy career, not wanting to mix work associates with your personal life... or you simply would like to meet people you wouldn't normally meet in your every day …

The So Cal COMMUNITY IS LARGER THAN REPRESENTED BY THIS SITE & IS ON ANOTHER low volume, nonmeetup EMAIL LIST which you can join in addition to, or instead of this, meetup(info provided in your welcome email): we've added this meetup site to expose more people to these events & provide more social media options to our community so that the email-list stays low volume.  Plus our focus is around sharing experiences together in the real world, not spending time reading & typing on the internet: The …

Our tennis group is open to all level players from never touched a racquet to the everyday recreational/competitive tournament player. Come learn to play this wonderful sport or brush up on your skills every class. Days and Times: Every Monday and Wednesday from 7:30pm-9:00pm. Cost is $15 per class or a package of 5 classes for $60 ($12/class) Classes are headed by Teaching professional, Joel Dacay, who is a partner and founder of the Mamiit Junior Tennis Academy in Burbank, CA. Joel is the tenn …

This is a new Wing Chun/Tsun meetup group in Southern California -- Monterey park! Wing Tsun, 詠春, is a Southern Chinese martial art originated over 300 years ago during the Qing dynasty. Wing Tusn is a "soft" style that does not counter force with force but instead recycles energy and employs a sophisticated method of response using trained reflexes. Chi-Sao ("sticky hands") training is used to develop and hone these reflexes to specific pressures or triggers so that they become automatic in re …

Please graze around this site - ya' don't have to read it all at one time... * Be Sure to Read Part 2 to kinda 'get' where we're 'at' - so plz SCROLL about 1/3 the ways down this page ~ thanks & enjoy ! Part 2 is a MUST read, guys ! ___________________ . ~ LOCATION ~ Driving DIRECTIONS & Parking Info see PAGES tab back up on the Nav Bar The LAUGHING BUDDHA MEDITATION SANGHA Santa Monica CA 90405 _________________________ Beginners Very Welcome ! ______________________ C O N T A C T   …

We have numerous music events to enjoy both as a performer and an audience member! By way of music performances to attend, we have many throughout the year. PUC's musicians, choirs and ensembles maintain rigorous performance schedules year round. The department is devoted to the study and practice of music, and exists to provide a first-rate music education that gives students advanced skills and knowledge of music history, repertory, and performance. PUC is known for its exceptional music depar …

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 …

CUE-LA is the Los Angeles affiliate of CUE, Computer Using Educators, a nonprofit educational association founded in 1978 with the goal to advance student achievement through technology in all disciplines from preschool through college. Every year CUE-LA runs several ed tech conferences and professional development workshops for Los Angeles area educators. Our MeetUp group will host informal events that make connections between educators and artists, game designers and curriculum creators, princ …