Welcome to The Long Beach Volunteer Meetup!  This group is formed to serve the people and communities of Long Beach as well as facilitate a place for both new and old residents to get to know each other! Feel free engage in this group--everyone here wants to make our city a better place, foster community and enrich lives so if you have ideas or know of things going on, please contribute!

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Kiteman Television Productions of Huntington Beach, CA, is proud to sponsor the Feral Feline Rescue Group. We’re looking for an Asst. organizer if anyone is interested. If anyone wishes to coordinate any sort of cat rescue through this site, you are encouraged to do so. Or, anyone who wishes to make any sort of public service announcement concerning cats please let us know. Anyone who has lost their cat can post a picture of their cat here. If there happens to be anyone interested in …

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 …

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. …

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 …

Conservative Christian Singles Meetup   To meet other single Christians of all ages for wholesome fun and fellowship in the OC and surrounding areas for friendships, dating, and perhaps even meet your future spouse! Meetups include dinner nights, museums, seminars, karaoke, dancing, hiking, volunteering and much more.  If you're interested in hosting a Christian singles meetup, please email the organizer or co-organizer. We're looking for quality people who would love to make new single friend …

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 a group of volunteers trying to spread health awareness in the local community of Huntington Beach, California and the surrounding cities. Three Saturdays per month, we offer a FREE Morning Fitcamp at 9am on the Beach on the South side of the H.B. Pier! The workout lasts for an hour and we have something for all ages and abilites! We also offer a walking group that do a Pier walk at the same time - All for FREE! Come on out and play some dodgeball with us and have a blast at getting in sh …

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.

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 …