"If every U.S. citizen ate just one meal a week (any meal) composed of locally and organically raised meats and produce, we would reduce our country’s oil consumption by over 1.1 million barrels of oil every week. That’s not gallons, but barrels. Small changes in buying habits can make big differences. Becoming a less energy-dependent nation may just need to start with a good breakfast." -Steven Hopp "Oily Food" Anyone from a curious beginer to a seasoned gardening expert are welcome to join and …

Inland Empire Vegan Meetup- Mission Statement The Inland Empire Vegan Meet-up Group is a community for vegans, raw foodists, vegetarians, veg-minded, and veg-curious folks looking to connect with other kindred spirits on their journey towards plant-based and compassionate living. We believe that being vegan is not just a diet, but a lifestyle, and one that encompasses respect for all living beings - and that goes with having respect with what we put into our bodies. This is an all-inclusive com …

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 …

Do you like to try new foods - and share with friends? We host meetups that are not too big .. so people can get acquainted and get to know one another! Feel free to share your ideas for meetups by posting on the Discussions forum. Do you prefer restaurants with local charm over the big chain restaurants? Do you enjoy traditional dishes from different countries and cultures? Do you like to cook - or at least do you like sharing what others have prepared - we have many kinds of "participants" in …

This group is for anyone ( over the age of 18) who loves to explore and find new things to do. It will be any kind of trips we can think of. Anything to get us out to discover new places and make new friends. We will visit Car shows, Antique Stores, motorcycle racing events,quaint downtown areas, museums,happy hour, historical sights, professional bull show, gardens, zoos, theme parks, fairs, local bands,theatre, The possibilities are endless. I love to visit any new and interesting places Event …

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::ABOUT THIS GROUP:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The purpose of this group is to learn about living more self-sustainably (including cooking at home), help the environment, save money. We will make more informed choices, eat more healthfully and sustainably, and pool our resources by buying select goods as a group. In these economic times, it makes sense! One must be creative in these times to save money. You should join this g …

Growing your own fruit, vegetables, herbs and raising poultry is not only a great way of saving money it's part of a healthy lifestyle. We welcome all levels of gardeners from novice to advanced. Our Meetups consist of garden tours, field trips and how-to demonstrations. Co-organizer Mark Rice is founder of Pasadena Learning Gardens and maintains a page of valuable gardening links that you may find helpful.

Raw & Organic Mamas is a group for health conscious MAMAs to get together for support and good times. Our activities include hiking/ nature walks, picnics, pool/park, museums, crafts, playdates, parties, and what ever other exciting adventures we decide to embark on :) We try so hard as parents to give our children the best nutrition, but it can be sooo difficult when everyone around them is eating junk. This is a place where like minded families can get together & not only share our passion f …

Green Heart is a group of health conscious volunteers, helping to bring quality organic food to those in need. The quality of food a person eats should not be determined by the amount of money they make! Even the less fortunate deserve to have high quality, organic food! There is a common misconception that if you don’t make enough money, you can’t afford to provide your family with nutritious food. It is so sad to see children today growing up on junk food and to hear stories of parents having …

Wine & Food Travel (WAFT) celebrates local and sustainable artisans, growers and businesses. It's for people who enjoy eating, drinking and traveling. It's also a way to get a cultural culinary experience and take a break from the urban hustle and bustle of city life. We're not really foodies, but rather fresh food lovers. Meet farmers in the field and feel, touch and experience the luxury of simple and healthy living. Enjoy a breathtaking garden tour at your local farms and reconnect with your …

Survival, Preparedness, and Sustainable Living Organization. This group is design to help people be prepared for anything mother nature can through at us - specially being in earthquake prone California - to economic collapse to starting a new community to a coup d'etat. If you are just starting and need information or guidance, or if you are already a prepper that would like to share your skills with others we would like you to join us. “The aware and prepared … those understanding just how out …

As part of Mayor Tait's Hi Neighbor program, we are turning vacant, unused lots into an opportunity to make friends, grow healthy food, and build a better City. We have schools, businesses, non-profits and neighbors involved. Come join us! This will be a very fast, 4 month pilot project. We need your help! Check us out on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hi-Neighbor-Community-Gardens/367140263310483

The Hi Neighbor Community Garden in Anaheim Hills is located near Sycamore Park and the Fire Station on Monte Vista Street. Check out the location on 8268 East Monte Vista Road, Anaheim CA 92808, just off Weir Canyon and the 91 Freeway. It's picturesque, woodsy, and connected via horse and foot trails to the larger park system. It’s right next to the basketball and soccer fields of Sycamore Park, ...and just across the street from Hillsborough School, Starbucks, and the Festival Shopping Center …

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 Ana, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, Anaheim, Irvine) are encouraged to join.

"The Garden" consists of people of all ages living in the area who want to connect with one another and discuss a wide range of topics that deal with faith, spirituality, ethics, and social justice.  The group averages around a dozen participants and gathers together every Wednesday evening in front entry room (or adjacent inner patio) of Claremont United Methodist Church.  The hot coffee, tea and cookies are free while we share in contemporary Christian music, conversation and communion. While …

People looking to get involved and help out local seniors at Upland Rehabilitation and Care Center.

This meetup group is designed for parents and children to meet other parents and children who want to get out and explore nature! We'll be going on nature hikes and field trips so that our children can explore, respect, and appreciate nature... Join us as we go out on local nature walks (the beautiful San Gabriel mountains and Angeles National Forest in our backyard are a great place to start), seasonal fruit picking, educational field trips to local museums and gardens, and general outdoor fun …

https://www.facebook.com/groups/348868271859162/ We are a network of faggot farmers, workers, artists, drag queens, political activists, witches, magicians, rural and urban dwellers who see gays and lesbians as a distinct and separate people, with our own culture, ways of being/becoming, and spirituality. We believe that, as a people, we have unique and necessary contributions to make, ones that we must make to help regain the lost balance of the larger human community here on the planet. Being …

We are a group beautiful volunteers who do good in our community by volunteering, outreach and community services. We provide outreach for various local women's groups as well as senior and hospice care centers, and we are in the process of organizing a community garden. And the best part is, we have FUN doing it! Each week we meet for Bunco and a girls night out! We are sponsored by the Sacred Sisters Org, a 501c3 non-profit organization in Upland, CA. Our outreach group is called "La Vita Bell …

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 is a group for anyone interested in finding new ways to live a healthier lifestyle making new food choices. Using more organics and less animal products. Eating food as medicine.

We are a fun, interesting and socially active professionals enjoying each other's company in an entertaining and engaging fashion. We invite speakers, hold monthly meetings, network, meet for teas/coffee/drinks, have garden parties, schedule museums/artsy/musical excursions, invent the next gorilla start-up, or just hang out the old bohemian style, smell the roses and reminisce about the good old times. Please provide suggestions, donate a great venue for a get-together, or help me organize the …

Hello and Welcome to Environmental Awakening! This meet up group was going to be canceled so I took it over.  I am Gary Mitchell and I am the Director of Planet Rehab (www.PlanetRehab.org) and we are an environmental nonprofit dedicated to protecting the environment.  We have an Animal Sanctuary (located in San Dimas) with approx. 350 animals + a Butterfly Habitat that we open to the public to help them understand WHY it is so important to protect what is left of the planet's ecosystems (many o …

Do you love movies? Would you like to make new friends while catching some of the hottest new releases in theaters? Then this is the meetup for you. Join up with a wealth of other spirited movie lovers and check out the latest action flicks, romantic comedies, hard-hitting dramas and gory slashers. Whatever your taste in movies, you’ll feel right at home with us. This group is centered in Upland California, so you can expect to find meetups at some of the following theaters (just to name a few): …

The Institute of Urban Ecology is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, inspiring, and coordinating people to come together around nature and food. We are working to create a community of dedicated and motivated individuals to make positive significant changes to our {sub}urban environments by putting ecology into action through gardening, urban farming, sustainable design, permaculture and community building.

Are you the "crunchy" one at your playgroup? Do your friends roll their eyes when you tell them it's normal to breastfeed past age one? Are you tired of feeling alone because of your parenting choices? Then help me start a new community of open-minded mamas who parent gently and naturally. Cloth diapering, extended breastfeeding, attachment parenting, co-sleeping, baby-wearing, organic gardening, natural living, positive discipline, anti-consumerism, informed vaccination, homeschooling, natural …

This is a group for those who love to eat healthy, maintain their healthy lifestyle or would like to start changing their lives to become more health oriented and save money by doing so. We are also exercising our minds and bodies by doing all types of handy crafts like: jewelry making, beading, sewing, crocheting, quilting, photography, paper crafts, scrapbooking, stamping, knitting, embroidery, embellishing, painting on wood, canvas, glass, fabrics or ceramics and more, cooking, gardening and …

We have been Yorba Linda's social hub since 1913. There's truly something for every one. No longer just a repository of books the library has a little bit of everything including: music, dvds, blu-rays, books on cd, books, ebooks, and more. We offer a large variety of free events varying in topic areas. Events range from cooking and gardening, to social media marketing, to herb garden mixology. Join us for any events that tickle your fancy, you won't be disappointed.