Hello Writers, All are welcome.  We are a group of writers who  meet to discuss--lo and behold--writing.  Fiction Writers Workshop has expanded to three separate groups. The original--Fiction Writers' Read and Critique--meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Bring your work and share it for honest critique from fellow writers. On the 2nd and fourth Saturdays we meet for Story Engineers, a critique group of another order where we discuss a selected book on writing and critique each others' …

Meet other Temecula Valley Software Developers! Discuss ideas for applications and techniques and approaches for developing them in various programming languages. Software architecture, cross-platform development, mobile development, Telecommunications, VoIP,  etc. The intention for this group is to be an informal and interactive group of professionals that have a passion for software development interested in using best practices and sharing their knowledge and experiences. Our group is about S …

This group was created so that professional filipinas / filipino women can meet other professional filipinas who work or live in OC to network, share interests, experiences and hobbies over coffee, lunch, dinner and other fun events!  If you are a professional filipina and would like to meet other professional filipinas but don't live in OC, you are welcome to join! Also, if you are currently not employed, taking a break or in between jobs, you are also very much welcome!

Mission Statement: We love to ride bicycles and want to improve the quality of life for the 45,500 people affected by MS in Orange, San Diego and Imperial counties in Souther California. Why We Ride: We ride because some of us who have direction connection to MS but all have a passion to be part of the movement to make the world free of MS.  Our weekly ride culminates in the Annual Bay-to-Bay Bike MS in October. Most of us have been together for over five years.  Some have participated in Bike …

Hello ladies! Does making new friends and enjoying being part of a great group what you've been looking for? Do you want to get out, have fun and explore all that our area has to offer? This meetup group is for women only in the (951) area code and some surrounding areas. Most of our events will occur within a 15 to 20 mile radius of the Murrieta/Temecula area of the IE. We get together several times a month for: Movie nights, book clubs, happy hours, dinner club, local events and festivals, liv …

Anyone who will consider joining an inviting and caring group of moms and children for all sorts of activities in the Temescal Valley area is welcome. We will have playdates both at homes and parks, Mommy & me coffee and cocoa (or milk), adventures to various local attractions, the much deserved Mom's Night Out, as well as our traditional "Dos Lagos Lake Walk" meetup and other activities suggested by our members. We build a strong, supportive and comfortable group for both our children and ourse …

Explore your natural ability to find love, wisdom and freedom in your life. We will explore a contemplative method of "Spiritual Exercises" to unlock & begin to understand our true nature as Soul. This type of meditation uses the ancient name of God, HU, as Spiritual Keys to better understand our daily lives. In this group, we will learn how to: * Recall and resolve past-life lessons to help you today. * Interpret your dreams with help of a "Dream Master" your personal Spiritual Guide. * You …

We're a private group for moms who have children on the spectrum of Autism. Please, do not apply if you don't meet that criteria. Thank you! Our vison and purpose for our group is to connect, support and educate our mom's in the vast area of Autism. We meet monthly to listen to speakers and become a support system for referrals and emotional support. Our intent is to connect and support each other through an open and non judgmental forum. Since 2006 we started as a small coffee group and have g …

PR over Coffee - Orange County is a monthly meetup that helps small businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profits get connected to the Orange County and LA news media! Our goal is to help you get covered in the local and national news media. Stop by for a good cup of strong coffee and great "do-it-yourself" PR advice that will inspire you to grow and prosper in 2012!

Hello! My name is Holly, and I am relatively new in Huntington Beach. So glad you have dropped in to check out this Meetup! Thank you. The purpose of this Meetup is to offer a space for your meditation to be supported and to build community. If you are a beginner, I will be offering proven practices for you to use. If you are already an established practitioner, my intention is that you are supported to deepen your meditation. Since 1985 I have been practicing meditation. For years, I was the co …

Please read this and then pass it on to your pastors. Who should Join: Anyone who Loves Jesus, and any church who Worships God in Spirit and in Truth. Awaiting The Hand of God It was a late night… I had just got off work and was on my way to meet a friend (later to become my husband) at a local coffee shop.  As we sat in the booth, Bible’s open, we discussed how we wished for a church to be open.  A 24 hour church where we could worship freely at any time of day.  We had never heard of such a th …

This Meetup Group, “B E Y O N D S T A R B U C K S” is intended as a place for big-bike dual sport riders in Southern California to get out and experience the world of big bike riding beyond their local coffee shop, AND without the drama and trolling you see at other un-moderated public forums. A lot of these rides will be off road. Go ahead, get your bike dirty. Adventure doesn’t have to mean an 18 month journey through Asia and Africa, but neither is it a quick ride down Laguna Canyon Road and …

Why I started this meet up? I had anxieties speaking in front of small (or large) groups, or talking to people one on one. My anxieties would come and go, one day I felt confident and the world was great, another day I couldn't even order a cup a coffee. I would generally feel good when I had someone I knew in a social gathering. But if I didn't know anyone, chances are I would come home without knowing any one. Speaking circles gave me a safe and supportive environment to explore my inner sel …

Our mission is to inspire and educate those around us to improve their health habits, with the additional benefits of enhancing beauty and spirit. Through education and encouragement, we change lives and improve health so you will live long, well! With Blessings and Gratitude! Each meetup will consist of the following: - A guest speaker on the latest health topics - Anti-Aging & Weight Management tips & tools - Wine, Organic Coffee & Tea, and fun treats! - Wellness Workshops & Q&A session Our …

Le Cafe Noir Coffee Club is a Newport Beach based Social and Business Networking Group - a platform where members socialize every other Tuesday & share Business(s), Business Point of View and Goals. Members will have the opportunity to share their business, share marketing and sales tips, share technology tips & PR strategies, and any “Out of the Box Creativity Ideas” with each other weekly.   Also, we will spotlight and learn about one particular Member Business in depth! At the end of the day, …

I started a very successful singles group in Silicon Valley with over 2,000 members. http://www.meetup.com/lovelyhappysingles/. I want to spread the fun and happiness to LA, Orange County, San Diego and all other surrounding cities in Southern California. This is a nice group of singles who want to expand their social circle. It is where you will meet other professional, well-mannered and happy singles. We are chill, we love to laugh and have fun. We like to do activities that focus on volunte …

A few of us from SendGrid want to mix it up with anyone about agile / lean. Whether you so agile now (and even if you don't like coffee), consider meeting up to discuss agile methodologies wrt software dev (testing, project mgmt, product ownership, coaching) or life-hacking. There's simply not enough OC meet-ups on agile/lean, right??!! Might be mostly mornings, unless people like later times. Talk about stuff we tried and results, stuff we wanna try and expectations, or just coffee.

Let's get together to make lasting friendships for new moms and our little ones. Looking for moms with babies born around the same time to share experiences with. Events will include walks, hikes, trips to the beach, the park, coffee dates and play dates or any other ideas members have. Older siblings welcome :)

I put this group together so we can get a group of artists together that can put on events. All types and skills are welcome! Lets get together and grab a coffee or a juice and start brain storming

This is a group where we all can plan activities from outdoor stuff, to indoor stuff, nights out, dancing, dinners, concerts, hikes, movies, ect.   Make new friends and have some fun!! I encourage anyone wanting to plan anything to do so!  This group is currently for women only.

Welcome to OC Social Foodie Group. We are a Foodies Social Group where we bring together everyone that is a foodie that wants to explore restaurants with new and old friends. We will host foodie socials for single foodies, mingling mixologist foodies, wine foodies, food truck foodies, small cafes, International Cuisine Foodies, Happy Hour Foodies, Breakfast Foodies, Lunch Hour Foodies, and more. We will add more details about OC Social Foodie Group soon. We will research and find cool places to …

This group is for first time moms of South Orange County who want to find great friends for themselves and their babies and have lots of fun. If you live in the South OC area between Irvine and Dana Point and want to have convenient meetup locations without having to travel a long distance this is the perfect group for you. Our meetups are in that area, only very rarely will we have meetups at locations outside of it. In this group you will have the chance to not only have playdates for your bab …

BRAVE Women Entrepreneurs is a group for STRONG & INSPIRING women, who are committed to personal growth & self accountability in order to grow their businesses.  This is a group of Women Encouraging Women, making heart centered connections, supporting one another in their growth - both personally & professionally.  This takes place in an environment of LOVE & SUPPORT for each other. This is a group for ALL phases of entrepreneurship & all phases of TRANSITION, including: current business owner, …

The Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival (www.anatolianfestival.org) is a cultural and historical event that includes exhibitions, food, art craft, performances, dances and live music activities. More than 45,000 people from United States and around the world attend the four-day event each year. The 1st Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival was held in OC Fairgrounds, the 2nd one at OC Great Park, the 3rd year, the festival came back at the OC Fairgrounds. This year again in OC Fairgrounds, the f …

Hello hot mommies. This is a group for mommies that when the kids are in school or preschool, they don't want to just stay home. So lets use this time to have a girl catch up? Who doesn't need more friends and be social right? Anyway, I started this group because i am a mommy and recently moved to Yorba Linda area. I love the area and love to be a mommy, but I also love have friends and be social, am very out going a typical butterfly/ lol. If you guys want to grab a coffe while kiddos are in sc …

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy and welcome to the 2013 new and first-time expecting moms of South Orange County. Let's get together, make new friends, be drama free, learn about each others experiences, get and offer support/advice/tips, help each other prepare, share stories and have a good time. This is a wonderful time in our lives! Some activities we can do are lunches, coffee/tea, walks, crafts, shopping, movie nights and dinners with the significant other, day trips, play dates …

This group is about 2 things: Drinking coffee, and geeking out about graphic design (Any and all aspects of it). All skill levels are welcome, the only pre-requisite is that you are interested in design. Let's get some caffeine, y'all.

Who We Are No stressed-out elevator pitch here! There is plenty of passion and ideas and great food to discuss them over; our mixers come with a difference! We offer support for business networking groups by organizing business mixers and business networking group events. Corporate business people and entrepreneurs get together in a fun, relaxed setting. The Vibe also known as the Caribbean Vibe Business Mixer and Referral is, as the name suggests, a referral resource. We create a laid-back envi …