The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide loss. Who should join: Anyone who cares about our mission! Whether you are someone who has suffered suicidal depression, someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, or someone who simply cares about our cause, the OC AFSP Chapter …

7/2/12 Welcome to~ Reagan's Regiments ~Tea Party Activists of America ~ - Volunteers for 2012 - About us: We support the Constitution, the Founding Fathers principles, The Tea Party, and Ronald Reagan Conservativism of limited government, and individual and national prosperity through low taxes. From David K, organizer : In Ronald Reagan's farewell speech on Jan. 11, 1989, he referred to his volunteers as , " Reagan's Regiments ..." The number one goal of our group at this time,and for some ti …

Nirvana is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that was created to help local members of our community address gaps in primary needs for food, shelter and safety. We realize that in order for a community to develop and move forward one must satisfy primary needs before any successfuly development can occur. We hope that in partnering with other charities and members of our local community we will be able to transcend all boundaries and bring about change one person at a time. Please feel free …

Animal Protection and Rescue League is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which works to document and expose animal cruelty occurring behind closed doors, educates the public on animals issues through innovative outreach campaigns, and works with policymakers and politicians to implement humane change. Since forming in 2003, APRL has garnered the attention of national and international media, influenced animal protection legislation, conducted numerous rescues of abused factory farmed …

The Prosperity Center is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide disadvantaged individuals with the opportunity to develop economic stability for themselves, their families, and their community. This is a group for individuals that understand the power of entrepreneurship to change not just the life of an individual but the local economy. This is the group for you if you are: thinking about starting a business, a new business owner and could use some guidance, you have business exper …

We provide bicycle repair workshops where you can use our tools and equipment to repair and maintain your own bicycle. Our volunteer mechanics are at hand to provide as much help as you need, from letting you know where a certain wrench is to walking you through a hub overhaul or straightening a wheel. Knowing your bike makes cycling more enjoyable. We're here to help you have a great time on your bike, rather than be burdened with mechanical troubles. We'll also help you be more prepared when m …

The purpose of the Eddie Nash Foundation is to work to create an enlightened world without violence, by breaking the cycle of hate resulting from abuse, prejudice and all forms of violence effecting our youth, through recognition and financial contributions to community programs and organizations that support the goals of the foundation.

Think about something you enjoy doing and would love to do more of. That would be something you could offer to the OC Time Bank. Now think about something you don't enjoy doing, need help with doing, or would just rather someone else do for you. That is something you can request from other members in the time bank and pay the time hours you earn for someone to do that service for you. As a part of the Orange County Time Bank you can help others while doing what you love.  You earn a time hour or …

This is a meetup group that is directly related to event life. I organize events from anything involving outdoor sporting, fairs, carnivals, air shows, boat races, rides, tours, hiking, camping, festivals, concerts, plays, holiday events, and so much more! This group is directly related to everyone and anyone between the ages of 21 through 35, that enjoy getting out and meeting new people, and want to experience all the special events that Southern California has to offer! Can't wait to meet y …

The UUASC is for all persons using UNIX either personally or professionally, or interested in learning more about UNIX. We recognize all varieties of UNIX, including (without prejudice) SCO, Linux, SVr4, Solaris, AIX, HP/UX, and BSD. This is a good place to meet others with similar interests and broaden your skills and knowledge. There are two UUASC chapters serving Los Angeles and Orange Counties. This meetup is for the Orange County Chapter. We are always looking for interesting presentations …

A huge THANK YOU and tons of hugs to my organizers and hosts for keeping this amazing group going since my move to Palm Springs. Without you, it wouldn’t be possible. Members, please let our organizers know how much you appreciate their efforts in organizing our events. Again, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! Love to you all! xoxo Candy WELCOME! I'm Candy, and I founded The Sunshine Gals of Orange County in January 2009 as a birthday gift to myself. I decided to start this lovely group a …

This is a group for fun women in their late 20's to mid 40's who enjoy being active and want to get out and experience new adventures! You certainly don't have to be an athlete to join, just willing & determined to try! Events include but are not limited to: Hiking, biking, indoor rock climbing, paddle boarding, horseback riding, camping, backpacking excursions, skiing / snowboarding, and from time to time we'll throw in a Happy Hour and a movie night or two along with volunteer opportunities, f …

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 …

Welcome to SoCal Rheumatoid Arthritis and Autoimmune Support Group! SoCal RA and Autoimmune Support Group provides event information on Support Groups and Support Systems in the areas of Orange County, West LA, Temecula Valley and Santa Clarita Valley and San Diego. Most of the groups consist of adults living with JRA, RA or Lupus, but anyone with any form of autoimmune disease is welcome to join, as well as family members and friends. There are 3 basic requirements to join our group: You are d …

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 …

PEOPLE OF ENLIGHTENED THOUGHTS ORANGE COUNTY ~ HEART-QUARTERS The Dream of Separation . . . is Over! POETs ~ People Of Enlightened Thoughts - ORANGE COUNTY Metaphysics, Applied Spirituality and Human Potential provide our HEART centered community, POETs - People Of Enlightened Thoughts (an affiliate of LIGHT Bearers of the World) a basis to expand the consciousness of humanity. " Enlightened collectives will fulfill an important function in the arising of the new consciousness. Just as egoic co …

Cornerstone is an inter-denominational group of Christian singles 55+ who are looking to do life together in a safe environment. We realize that our Christian beliefs, along with opportunities to talk, share, eat, and have fun, can make a difference in our lives and attitudes. Sundays we meet 10:30-noon @Mariners Church, Irvine, in room 200 in the life development building, to share God's words through various speakers and programs. We often volunteer to serve others, such as the homeless, under …

Thank you for your interest in the Victorian Tea Society (VTS).  If you have a love of tea and Victoriana—along with a sense of community spirit…this group is for you! The Victorian Tea Society was formed in 1993.  The group’s primary purpose is fund-raising for the Heritage Museum of Orange County.  As a volunteer organization, our members donate their time and talents in an effort to support the museum through the teas and events we host.  Each member is expected to serve at, assist in the se …

Hi Ladies! We are a group of fun-loving ladies on a mission to enjoy life!  We are single, married or "involved", we have kids or not, age doesn't matter as much as attitude and it is one of being happy, positive and willing to try new things, learn, create, explore and form real friendships. If you join, you are expected to participate in activities and help in keeping our group fun and supportive.  We are more interested in the quality of relationships than the number of members and since we a …

This is a meetup group for people who mainly live in Orange County and who are between 25-45 years of age and can get together during normal work hours to do lots of fun activities. There are lots of people that don't work the standard 9 to 5 work schedule such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, entrepreneurs, police, artists, musicians, and so many more.  So let's get together to do lots of fun activities from happy hours, movies, trying new restaurants, beach volleyball, ultimate frisbee, muse …

Revision 825 -2010.09.11pst1251: Short group URL http://Meetup.com/u/v7x (for twitter, etc): L6CBY8: * = While the founders & leaders of this group are Unitarian Universalists(UU) and this group is done in the spirit of UU (minus the politics), the names “Unitarian Universalist” and “Unitarian Universalism” and “UU” are not owned by this group and while this group would like to be endorsed by the name owners, in the meantime this group runs independently and by its own funding and no offi …

We are a Community group committed to studying and sharing practical applications of understanding men from Alison Armstrong book "the Queens Code" For more details please visit http://www.QueensCode.com We have a strong desire to have satisfying relationships with men. We are passionate about altering our society's culture by transforming the way women relate to men. We provide extraordinary information with which women can profoundly affect their relationships with men of all ages and in all c …

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 …

- MISSION STATEMENT - DESPERATE PAWS OF ORANGE COUNTY DOG CLUB is a NOT-FOR-PROFIT CLUB designed to get PARENTS and their PAWS out of the house and enjoying life. The club was specifically created to place PARENTS and their PAWS together in fun social activities, while Advocating for Dog Welfare and Adoption. ALL FRIENDLY PARENTS AND THEIR PAWS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN! MEMBERSHIP IS FREE!! Through the club we hold fun social activities, outings and events such as trips to Dog Beaches, Bark P …

Thank you for stopping by, we are the new FUN single parent group. We welcome all OC, LA, Riverside @ SD County FUN Single Parents (FSP's), who's priority is their kids yet still know how to have FUN! We are 100% volunteer, non-denominational group that will offer you a great place to meet other single parents and their kids.  Our members kids age range tends to be from toddlers to 14yr old and our events reflect that age range, should you have older teens there are other single parent groups o …

Join Huntington Beach Reiki and learn how to heal yourself and others with Reiki (Traditional Japanese and Western style Reiki), Yoga, Meditation, Reflexology, Shamanic healing, dance, and more. Huntington Beach Reiki was created to spread reiki and healing to all that need it. We offer Reiki sessions, classes and workshops for a donation that is comfortable for you. Huntington Beach Reiki also helps the community by offering free reiki programs at local cancer centers, hospitals, hospice, senio …

We welcome all hobbyists in the Southern California area! Whether you're into board games, card games, miniatures table-top games, RPGs, models, collectables  or anything else hobby related, whether you're young, old, married, single, experienced or a first-timer, we have something to offer you! We have many events scheduled for every month throughout the year at many locations. We meet regularly on the second Saturday of every month from 8 AM to 11 PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall on 1127 N. …

I've recently found that my single friends have slowly diminished. I have some amazing girlfriends, but as they get married they aren’t as available to go out and have fun. Sound familiar? Then you are in the right place! This is a group for fun, friendly, educated women (in their 20s and 30s) that would like to make friends while scouting out the scene and potentially meeting cute, interesting men (we don’t expect to be single forever :) ). Though there are groups out there that focus on meetin …