Welcome artists and Interior Designers! Special open studio/new gallery receptions will be given for interior designers who are staging a client’s home or office. Interior designers may also make an appointment for private showings and commissioned work. Interior Designer Series Clara Berta, mixed media abstract artist launches her new 2010 Mixed Media Interior Designer series incorporating rich textures, layers of torn posters, writings and reclaimed exotic materials into her work. Using luxuri …

This meetup is for ladies who would like to personally Buy/Sell/Invest and need a place to start their search for a team and resources.  This group is lead by myself, a licensed agent,  and Christine, a licensed agent and mortgage broker.  It's super duper fantastic that you want to join and I can't wait to meet you to share my love & knowledge of real estate and home ownership. *Not for aspiring or current realtors or continuing education for aspiring or current realtors.* Wanna learn about rea …

We endeavor to promote sustainable garden practices which include water conservation and growing organic gardens while reducing water consumption by over 90%. Growing food at home using organic garden practices which include aeroponics, aquaponics,vertical vegetable gardens, and solar power. Native plants and drip irrigation in the landscape are also a big part of this meet-up.

This group celebrates the lifecycle of food, from garden to table with gardening, cooking and dining events.

Any one interested in having an edible garden at their home or how to find a home with edible landscaping and flowers. Weekley meeting on different subjects, usually Sat. or Sun. afternoon or during the week by special arrangement.

Root Simple is about back to basics, DIY living, encompassing homegrown vegetables, chickens, herbs, hooch, bicycles, cultural alchemy, and common sense. We're always learning, figuring stuff out, taking advantage of the enormous smarts of our friends and our on-line community, and trying to give some of that back in turn. Root Simple is a gathering place for everyone. We'll post our speaking engagements, book signings classes and other happenings of interest to the readers of our blog.

Learn classical Yi Jing Feng Shui live-in-person with P.K. Odle & receive your American Feng Shui Institute certificate when you complete each class. AFSI has offered these classes since 1991. However, due to Master Sang's busy schedule since working on the Beijing Olympic sites, AFSI live classes have been limited. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to take these AFSI Feng Shui classes face-to-face with P.K. Odle, who's been teaching for Master Sang since 1998. Each class is 10am to 6pm wi …

[As of 6/13/13, our group is closed to new members. If you are friends with someone in the group who has referred you, please contact me directly.] This group was created for new moms who live in the central OC area and who are interested in making connections and friends with other moms who practice or want to practice attachment parenting (co-sleeping, breastfeeding, babywearing, etc.) and other natural living methods for their family. All moms in the area (Orange, Villa Park, Tustin, Santa An …

Meet other people interested in herbs & natural healing, while you learn about the role of plants in health care. A different herb will be discussed once a month on the 2nd Friday, with new plants introduced, tasted, smelled & enjoyed, participants are given an ounce of the herbal tincture, an ounce of the herb itself, a comprehensive monograph, & other stuff as I see fit. 4th Fridays will focus on different aspects of Natural Health: Non-toxic home care, medicine making, skin & hair care, medic …

Are you a new mom or pregnant for the first time and looking to meet friends to share your journey through motherhood? This group is for new and expectant moms living in the North Orange County area (Westminster, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Seal Beach, Costa Mesa, Cypress Buena Park). You're welcome, whether you're pregnant or adopting; single, dating, engaged, or married; working or stay-at-home! Some activities we can do are play dates, walks, shopping, lunches, coffee dates, mom's night o …

A supportive like-minded community of parents doing our best to practice unconditional parenting, NVC or NVP. If you are looking for mutual support and friendship then we are the group for you! We welcome all parents whether you are new to unconditional parenting or have been practicing for years. In general we are a playgroup/social group but we will occasionally post workshops/classes and other learning activities that our members might be interested in. Our events range from music classes, to …

This group is for moms with newborns and young children or pregnant. I'm a new mom with a son born in September 2012. When I became pregnant, I didn't know many other mommies so I started this group so that my son can have playmates and also learn more about his cultural background. =) Most of the meetups will be held in Pasadena, Arcadia, San Marino, San Gabriel, Alhambra etc... where all the good asian food is! Lets have playdates, chat over lunch at all the fantastic places in SGV, do trips t …

This group is for moms of 2008 babies. We meet about twice a week for play dates, outings, walks, park days, holiday parties, moms night out, etc. We are here to support each other, share experiences, offer advice, and make lasting connections and friendships for ourselves, and for our children. Our events take place mainly in the Garden Grove/Huntington Beach area. But we do have events in many other other cities as well. We are looking for members that are going to be regular participants. If …

The Beverly Hills Women's Network is the perfect destination for happy, affluent renaissance women who are focused on living their lives to the fullest and creating a relevant legacy! Renaissance: --n. a revival or rebirth, especially of culture and learning. A renewal of life, interest, or vigor. Membership Has It's Privileges. What Are The Next Steps ? 1. Submit a true, recent and accurate photo of your "human" self and not an "avatar" nor photos of flowers, animals, or the like that you feel …

"Homesteading" is the act of making things from scratch. This includes a wide range of fun activities like gardening, preserving food, making home brews, raising chickens and bees, and making homemade beauty and cleaning products. "Homesteaders" want to know where their food comes from and what is in their products. Making things from scratch is the best way to educate yourself and save some money in the process! Join us for DIY classes and to meet other urban homesteaders in your community. Ple …

The purpose of this group is to meet like minded people who enjoy celebrating a Healthy Sustainable Life together while enjoying delicious, beautiful, healthy Raw Foods.  I also work very hard on providing discounts to members from socal organic product/service providers that may be found on: http://www.wix.com/rawbeautyfood/home All are invited to join us in expanding their horizons learning more about raw good, sustainable living, community gardening, farming, composting, yoga, meditation, ex …

This group is perfect for people interested in expanding their knowledge and improving their health and well being... We will organize trips for learning things such as Urban and Container Gardening, Medicinal and Culinary Herbs and how to prepare them, Organic gardening, Recycled Art classes, Landscaping and design, Landscaping with edible plants, Nature Hikes, Edible Native plants, Ethnic cooking classes, Wilderness and non wilderness camping trips, Outdoor Adventure activities and anything el …

We are a group of parents who are passionate about our kids and keeping them active and happy. We want to provide a foundation for well-educated, well-rounded adults. The kids in our group are babies, toddlers, preschoolers, elementary school kids and beyond. Many of our activities are great for a wide range of ages; others will be more geared toward a specific age. Our meetups consist of so many different things which are fun and educational such as fieldtrips to museums, the zoo and plays, art …

This group is sponsored by Little Acorns Grow Preschool, Kindergarten and Community Center. We have all kinds of fun activities such as puppet shows, sign language, theater classes, soccer classes, community gardening, art classes, music class, drum circles, karate, cooking classes, science fun time, fun with nature and so much more! Most of our activities will be at our amazing play space in Reseda, although we also have some fun excursions. There are also resources for parents such as parentin …

We're an eclectic and diverse group of moms (& the occasional dad) who like to take our kids on playdates to fun places and have fun while doing it. In order to be sure that our kids can actually play together, our group is best for moms with kids aged 0-4. We're more likely to... be more clued in than coiffed trust our gut more than we trust gurus delight in deals than delve into debt & go with the flow & let our kids be kids We celebrate our eclectic nature in all sorts of ways: Diversity …

Produce Exchange is a Community Gathering of Gardeners, Locavores, Environmentalists, Urban harvesters, and Enthusiastic community members, all sharing thier bounty. Every one is welcome! Bring what you can, take what you need. We meet in the park, so bring a blanket or a frizbee and a bag to take home local organic produce. We meet the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month 10am-1pm.

This group is for all women with the desire to grow personally & professionally, to build new mutually respective relationships to support each other and grow our businesses together. Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to meet other women in business, looking for the right opportunity,or just looking to network and connect with other women in a fun and relaxing atmosphere, Heart Link is for YOU! Following a light meal (11am & 6:30pm) everyone will have (3 min.) to share their products and/o …

FMLY is a socially conscious global community that believes in a stride of collectivity and collaboration to become the positive change that we hope to see in our environment. The L.A Fort is a new "Do It Together" venue that is the first of it's kind in Los Angeles. Our mission is to provide a safe and neutral space for positive expression in an all ages environment in an effort to help grow and nurture the arts and music community in Los Angeles. The Fort is a hub for different circles, clique …

Welcome to “ The LA Business Networking Group (LABNG)”. LABNG has grown to over 2000 members and has earned a stellar reputation as one of the premier business networking groups in LA. Each month we host business networking events to introduce you to the most dynamic business professionals and executives, business owners and entrepreneurs. Last year, Ilana Eberson, President of the company, won a spot in the Top 100 Small Business Influencer Award. This was an exciting acknowledgement for the …

The Los Angeles Homeschool Community Center (LAHCC) is a club in West LA that offers free playgroups, discounted classes, free member-run workshops and events. We are a non-profit that meets in an incredible indoor/outdoor facility which includes a gardening space, a moon-bounce, board-game room and a growing library. Our daily programs are run by volunteers and provide families with the opportunity to connect, create, and learn. Our classes are taught by experienced teachers who are the best in …

Valhalla California is a group based out of Los Angeles whose goal is to form and build a 100% sustainable community. Homes start at $7,000 and grow their own food, recycle water, heat and cool themselves, and utilize solar energy. No bills! Participants can focus all their energy on producing whichever art form they desire. We have entered the 'MY LA2050' contest that awards 8 recipients $100,000 to kick-start their project. It is decided upon a public online vote, so this is a great chance to …

Join a terrific group of South Bay walkers and make your journey to get or stay in shape more enjoyable.  You will not only breathe in our fresh ocean air but we will motivate each other to keep on moving. This is NOT a group for runners, power walkers or competitive athletes. It's a group for those wanting to take full advantage of our breezy and safe South Bay beaches, parks and gardens to find a pleasant, uplifting place to exercise.  If you are interested in good exercise, getting and stayin …

When a City determined to eliminate low-cost housing aims the development bulldozer at occupied homes, ignoring the legal rights of the occupants of those homes to quiet enjoyment, it is time for all Santa Monica's homeowners to waken up to the danger afoot. This group is an educational one to provide members with information on why city government in Santa Monica has recently made changes in the way Development Agreements are being processed.  This process has been designed by investors to excl …