Started on September 11, 2012, D.O.G.s of Long Beach is a group for people who want to do good for others. We perform random acts of kindness, volunteer in charitable activities, and have a good time while doing good.

This "campaign" is community led, and has been started with the notion that every act of kindness heals our community in some way. Random acts of kindness can help us get to know our community and help end cycles of hatred. Some of the events will be "kindness protests" in which all of us will help remind our community about acts of kindness they can do. Some will be events where we have tons of people hold different signs that say things like : give a stranger a compliment, or volunteer at a ho …

REQUESTING EVERYONE SEEKING INSPIRATION IN HELPING OTHERS, NATURE and ANIMALS WHILE ESTABLISHING FRIENDSHIPS/CONNECTIONS. We want to create and host fundraisers/events and celebrate life by finding like minded individuals. COME one come all we already have an event in the works scheduled January 27 2013. INQUIRE WITHIN!!! WE PROMISE YOU WILL HAVE FUN and MEET LOVELY/CARING people

Everyone is welcome!  This group is for individuals interested in being a part of the the Seal Beach Animal Care Center's new fundraising/"friendraising. If you love animals and would love to help support a wonderful non-profit, no-kill shelter, please join us! The members will be involved in planning and overseeing all of the fundraising events for the shelter, including its annual Wag N' Walk, wine tasting, Wiener Nationals Race, and Gala event. The members will also be responsible for reachin …

This "Long Beach School Garden Angels" group has been formed to support THE HEALTHY HARVEST GARDEN at Lincoln Elementary School in downtown Long Beach, CA. Our school garden is in its tenth year of growth and serves inner-city students through Garden Workshops in the after-school program. During the regular school day, Lincoln teachers are welcome to bring their classes to the garden for experiences in science, language arts, math... A school garden is an outdoor classroom and can serve ever …

Come join fellow Shibas and their servants/owners for playdates with other local Shibas. Many of our members have great Shiba stories, and many tips on how to deal with our very strong-minded dogs. We hope to see you for playtime at the dog park! LA OC Shiba Inu Meetup Group - Club Rules Meetups: Dogs attending meetups must be fully vaccinated with a current rabies certificate, DHPP and bordetella shots. They should preferably be spayed/neutered (if not, please use good judgment with regards …

Ahoy! Welcome to the Long Beach Singles Yacht Club (or LBSYC, formerly known as the "Long Beach Singles Sailing Association"), a volunteer organization formed in 1985 that promotes sailing, boating, socializing and preservation of our ocean resources. We're the largest Yacht Club for singles in the Southern California area with many events and gatherings. We're also a member of the Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA), which gives our members access to official sailboat racing events …

Originally called the Torrance Children’s Book Writing Group (later on shortened to Torrance Children’s Book Writers), the Children’s Book Writers of Los Angeles (CBW-LA) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization founded in 2010. Our primary and official website www.cbw-la.org. I would like to encourage you to sign up at www.cbw-la.org to avail of our full membership for $30/year or $50/two years. This group is run by volunteers who work for FREE. Your membership fees are meant to fund all the exp …

Meet with other local LGBT parents and their kids for fun and support. Pot Luck's, Picnics, activities, friendship, and volunteer opportunities. Lets get together and have some fun! Future parents, grandparents, and straight LGBT friendly folks are welcome :)- We are supported by the Long Beach, and L.A. LGBT Centers.

Are you a female age 21-35 in the Huntington Beach and OC areas looking to socialize with women your age? Let’s get together for weekend getaways, girls’ night out, networking, baking/cooking, happy hour, crafts, shopping, fitness, volunteering, movie nights, tanning parties, etc. Initially we will host meetings to try and get to know one another so we can start planning some female friendly events! This is meant to be an active group where each member is encouraged to initiate get-togethers, bu …

This group is for the average person who enjoys producing video content for YouTube. The main goal is to create a group of local YouTubers who encourage and support each other in doing what they enjoy. Hangouts will be very relaxed with a short time of introductions followed by an activity. The activities will vary depending on the wishes of the group but may involve adventures like hiking, kayaking, eating out, and maybe even making a group YouTube video or two. Once we get a few people we will …

Where innovation, Technology, business and Investment come together. A non-profit community based center for public benefit providing incubation, training, mentoring and funding resources for entrepreneurs throughout the 14 cities of the South Bay. Currently accepting applications for Charter tenants in the 1108 Sartori #108, Torrance center to open August 1st. www.theentrepreneurialcenter.org or 310-930-3094

Long Beach Edible Gardening & Sustainable Living Meetup group is a place where novice and experienced members with interest in growing some of their own food &/or learning about living more sustainably could meet to learn and share meals, resources and experiences, buy in bulk, swap fruit or veggies, cuttings, seeds, support each other, socialize and get together to have fun! You do not have to have a garden to participate, this is about a mindset of living sustainable lifestyle and building a s …

The 'Sunday Brunch Bunch' is an informal, social group open to the gay community. We hold Champagne Potluck Brunches at private residences, typically drawing well over 100 folks at each event. There is no charge to attend---everyone must bring the Potluck dish of their choice and beverage. It's a great way to mix, mingle, dine, network, laugh, converse, meet new friends & sip on champagne all at once! People volunteer to host at their home or condo---join up to 'meet up'!

The mission of the Long Beach Time Exchange is to build and strengthen relationships within the city of Long Beach by connecting people’s unmet needs and untapped resources. We do this through the use of “time banking,” a system in which members give and receive services and skills using “time dollars,” a community currency that uses time as an indicator of value. The concept is simple: One hour equals one time dollar, regardless of the service given, from dog-walking to graphic design, communit …

We are socially responsible individuals who volunteer our time to help our community and the individuals in it. We come together as Toastmasters to improve our communication and leadership skills so that we may better serve our respective chosen organizations and those that benefit from their services.