This group celebrates the lifecycle of food, from garden to table with gardening, cooking and dining events.

Santa Monica Food Swap celebrates good food + good community. We believe in the importance of the handmade and meeting our neighbors. Our events bring Santa Monica cooks, bakers, gardeners, and foragers together to swap their edible creations, share stories, and develop new friendships.

You should join this group if you desire to: - consume less - commune more - create more - live simply - save money Analog Living is a series of lectures and workshops focusing on self-sufficiency and the do-it-yourself spirit. Topics will include off-the-grid living, urban homesteading, sustainability, and cultivating an alternative mindset toward consumerism and our way of life. If you have any suggestions on topics or speakers, please feel free to contact me! Micah White // Adbusters

When a City determined to eliminate low-cost housing aims the development bulldozer at occupied homes, ignoring the legal rights of the occupants of those homes to quiet enjoyment, it is time for all Santa Monica's homeowners to waken up to the danger afoot. This group is an educational one to provide members with information on why city government in Santa Monica has recently made changes in the way Development Agreements are being processed.  This process has been designed by investors to excl …

HoneyLove is a Los Angeles based 501(c)3 nonprofit conservation organization with a mission to protect the honeybees and inspire and educate new urban beekeepers.

We invite you to participate in a range of experiential workshops and Spiritual Spa Days at the Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens, the headquarters of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness (MSIA). MSIA's workshops are mostly free and open to the pubilc. Or feel free to just come and be in the stillness of the gardens or the reflective peace of the labyrinth. MSIA teaches Soul Transcendence, which is becoming more aware of yourself as Soul and as one with God, not as a theory but as a liv …

Welcome to Black Outdoors - Los Angeles! Black Outdoors is a community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, gardening, skiing, sports, concerts, outdoor movies, film festivals, seasonal festivals, bowling, volunteering, game nights, BBQ picnics, — and more! Our group is about connecting with people who share your outdoor interests and nurturing your adventurous spirit. While our meetups will be gear …

Looking for other fun social parents to share toddler adventures with? This is a gathering group for social outdoor enthusiast 2 parent families in the 35+ phase of life with only one child. We are building a community that offers enjoyable social time for the parents as well as the toddlers. If bonding over hikes and outings instead of plastic toys and the latest app sounds good then you’ll be right at home. We have at least 2 family outings a month to adventure into nature or explore some of t …

Welcome to “ The LA Business Networking Group (LABNG)”. LABNG has grown to over 2000 members and has earned a stellar reputation as one of the premier business networking groups in LA. Each month we host business networking events to introduce you to the most dynamic business professionals and executives, business owners and entrepreneurs. Last year, Ilana Eberson, President of the company, won a spot in the Top 100 Small Business Influencer Award. This was an exciting acknowledgement for the …

Time to get out of your comfort zone! My Beverly Hills Chapter of BNI (Networking Group) is looking for a videographer, PR person, photographer, business coach, business startup expert, and a bunch of other professions which aren't represented currently in our group of 30. You are cordially invited to a Membership Event meeting of BNI Business Advantage chapter at the Rancho Park Gardens Restaurant, 10460 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m …

Outdoor Afro is a social community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! Outdoor Afro disrupts the false perception that black people do not have a relationship with nature. We remember our history in nature, leverage social media, and support relevant local leadership to create interest communities, events, and partnerships that support diverse partici …

Things are really turning out amazing for our Feed the Homeless LA event on the 11th of May! I implore anyone wanting to be a part of this spectacular event to please step forward and let me know so we can get you into the loop. We have so many exciting surprises for the people on this day, things that no one has ever done for those in need! So please, don't hesitate to step up and/or share this event with others that you think might want to take part. Our arms are open to anyone willing to help …

We welcome photographers of all skill levels, whether you are a seasoned veteran or just got your first point and shoot you are invited to join us. We offer meetups that range the gamut of photography. Urban photography, Landscape, Nature, Documentary, The PHOTO Essay, Digital, Conventional, Post Processing, Museum & Gallery visits, Botanical Gardens, lectures, workshops, and more! Our goal is to improve our IMAGERY in a fun, un-intimidating environment where everyone is welcome. So join us, che …

At its heart, prepping is simply preparing for the future. And since there is no certainty of what that future may bring, we have created this preppers group for anyone interested in prepping for economic collapse and other catastrophic events. We are hoping for the best but are preparing for the worst. Our mission is to gain knowledge in self sufficiency, preparedness, safety, security in an unsafe world, You will learn about guns, ammo, training, food storage, gardening, tools, bug out bags an …

The Beverly Hills Women's Network is the perfect destination for happy, affluent renaissance women who are focused on living their lives to the fullest and creating a relevant legacy! Renaissance: --n. a revival or rebirth, especially of culture and learning. A renewal of life, interest, or vigor. Membership Has It's Privileges. What Are The Next Steps ? 1. Submit a true, recent and accurate photo of your "human" self and not an "avatar" nor photos of flowers, animals, or the like that you feel …

Hello Ladies! I created this group for females in their 20’s, living in the Santa Monica area that are looking to create lasting friendships. My goal is to pull together a fun group of young women who share similar interests. Join this group if you enjoy chatting over coffee and tea, dining socials, movie nights, scrapbooking , wine & cheese, museums, happy hours, and mainly just having someone to chat with. I would like to create a few meetups per month and take in any suggestions from members. …

Monthly Bird Walks with Los Angeles Audubon. Join experienced bird walk leaders who will help you explore the varied habitat in and around the greater Los Angeles Area. All are welcome, but no pets or small children, please. Appropriate for young bird watchers age 6 years and older. Enjoy woodland nature areas, parklands and lakes, natural coastal scrub habitat and saltwater marshes. Binoculars are provided on many of the walks. Bird walks are geared for the beginner/intermediate birders looking …

This group (new!) was created for single black women and Asian men, in their 20s to late 40s, to get together. I've noticed that although we don't see this interracial combination quite too often, there are certainly many black women and Asian men interested in getting to know one another romantically for simple dating, possible long-term relationships or even good friendships. Additionally, I had to create a group like this that catered to those in the LA area. Within 100 miles of LA, I saw no …

A supportive like-minded community of parents doing our best to practice unconditional parenting, NVC or NVP. If you are looking for mutual support and friendship then we are the group for you! We welcome all parents whether you are new to unconditional parenting or have been practicing for years. In general we are a playgroup/social group but we will occasionally post workshops/classes and other learning activities that our members might be interested in. Our events range from music classes, to …

Join local people for power walks, awesome stair climbs, and hikes in and around the Santa Monica Canyon, West Rustic Canyon, the district north of Montana, the Palisades and Topanga State Park environs. Our walks (which include climbing hundreds of stairs) and hikes are in small groups of 4-6 people because of the areas we walk in.....mainly quiet, unique and cherished private neighborhoods.  The reason we keep our walking groups small is to not create noise, disrespect or impact on the residen …

If an easy, simplified Tai Chi class designed for the 40+ year olds sounds appealing you are welcome to join us for a peacefully energized experience every Sunday morning in our garden patio from 9:30 to 10:45 am. Afterwards we share a cup of tea and our glow with a short spiritually attuned reading. I have been leading a small drop in class for friends and neighbors for many years and have decided to expand it a little. The form, a modification of Tai Chi Chih I have renamed "Tai Chi Lite", is …

WHAT: Purpose is to embark on exclusive adventures to museum exhibitions, gallery shows and artists' studios for direct encounters with, engaging conversation and stimulating education about art. Be excited to listen, look and learn! WHO: With Anne Alene, art enthusiast and educator: read more about Anne at www.artencounterswithanne.blogspot.com All ages who are declared or aspiring art lovers, artists, educators, collectors, adventurers in art, knowledge and creativity. By invitation and confir …

Recipes, lifestyle, clothing, education, communication, alternative medical referrals, friendships, latest exercises for optimum health. Partners for life!

SPACES, PLACES, LOCATIONS, VENUES bring us experiences, and can enhance them. This group offers a variety of sensual experiences, dabbling at the edges of: ART, SOUND, PERFORMANCE, ARCHITECTURE, GREAT VIEWS, SENSORY EXPERIENCES, INTERESTING SMELLS AND TASTES, LIGHTING, DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES, TEXTURES . . . Come join us. Discover and share special locations and the experiences they offer ! Whether it is a: - location where drawing or photographing is particularly interesting - opera th …

The Los Angeles Homeschool Community Center (LAHCC) is a club in West LA that offers free playgroups, discounted classes, free member-run workshops and events. We are a non-profit that meets in an incredible indoor/outdoor facility which includes a gardening space, a moon-bounce, board-game room and a growing library. Our daily programs are run by volunteers and provide families with the opportunity to connect, create, and learn. Our classes are taught by experienced teachers who are the best in …