Come hang out with intelligent, thoughtful, FUN parents who LIKE that you're a a different parent in your own way, whatever it may be:  vegan, pagan, new age, older parent, transgender banjo player, or whatever else.  We are a group where you can carry on a good conversation, bring some diversity & enrichment into our lives, and yes, we also you have children. Because that's the basis of the group--many of the friends that we used to hang out with, pre-kid, are busy with other fun people that ca …

Purpose: To create an environment where investors can openly communicate with the intention to support and educate ourselves to grow our businesses. Who should join: Independent individuals who resonate with the philosophy of paying it forward and creating profitable win-win solutions. Why: To seek out connections within an ever changing industry of Real Estate Investing. We meet weekly to cultivate relationships with each Investor. The more you are present the more trust is built for you in the …

This is what we want to do: Secure Locations for Real-Life Swap Events - Clothes Swap Parties & Community Exchange Events Members can Host swaps at home or another location. We are looking for local businesses to host swap events also....and we may try to rent out venues as well if we come up with ways to pay for that. We may get some vendors (to help pay for the rent). Have crafters, indie designers and artists set up shop and offer some great OOAK stuff. Pull together as many people as possib …

I started this group so I can find other parents who want to take their baby or toddler to new and exciting places to stimulate their growth and development. I figure it would be more fun to explore what Long Beach and the surrounding areas have to offer with other parents. This way the kids can socialize and the parents can share their experiences in various natural or culturally interesting settings. If you have a baby or toddler and are looking for adventure, join this group!

Are you looking for a group of adults who play the piano not because they have to, but because they want to? The Long Beach Piano Meetup Group provides regular performance opportunities for adult amateur pianists and collaborative musicicans in Long Beach, South Bay and nearby Los Angeles County and Orange County cities. Our group meetings offer opportunities to "share enthusiasm and experience, be exposed to new ideas, develop performance skills, meet others with similar musical interests, and …

This meetup is for parents in the Long Beach/ Signal Hill area who want the straight scoop on the legal planning they should have in place to make sure their kids and money are taken care of by the people they want in the way they want... not matter what. The purpose is to get the legal stuff in order for your loved ones. All those with young children who want to be smart!

We make soap and handcrafted bath and body products. Come out and share recipes, resources, learn new techniques or get and give some soapy inspiration. Whether you're a cold process; hot process or liquid soaper or want to learn the art and science of handcrafting all natural bath & body products, or just love buying the real thing then join us!

We're a group of Permaculture enthusiasts exploring the theory and practice of Permaculture Design. Based in Long Beach, open to anyone interested, we invite you for regular educational, directive and community building activities.

We are a group of Long Beach mommies who met in 2011 (and 2012) after having our firstborn. All of our firstborns are within a year of each other (born between March 2010-March 2011) which means our meetups change as our babies grow. We currently are not accepting new members, but please check back in  2013.  Thank you and hope to see you then.

Welcome!!! This group is full of amazing women with babes born between 2010 and by December 2012. There are activities everyday from music classes, story times, to in home play dates and Moms night outs! I am setting the cut off to babies being born by December 2012 to establish close relationships with Mommies and our growing babes. If your child was born between 2010 and Dec 2012 please join! Otherwise please check back in Spring 2013 :)

Creating awareness is the start to a healthy active lifestyle. Let's help our community GET HEALTHY!!! Come join us for a fun way to get your sweat on with like minded people. Bring friends and enjoy our WORKOUTS! Agility drills that kick your butt without you even knowing it :) #BOOM If this is your first workout at FIT CLUB, you DON'T HAVE to already be FIT. Most of our Meetups are combined with other Meetup groups so that we can be sure to have a great turnout and have even more fun! Our team …

What Mystery Lives Behind The Mask? This group is a place for imaginative, creative, and playful people. Those who like to dress up and get into the spirit of the event. People who enjoy becoming someone else for a while. Our events will include: MASQUERADES: Mysterious, Seductive, Exotic.  There's nothing like a formal masquerade.  We'll have our own events throughout the year. Private house parties, murder mysteries, and more.  In addition, we'll visit some of the larger masquerade events in S …

"Homesteading" is the act of making things from scratch. This includes a wide range of fun activities like gardening, preserving food, making home brews, raising chickens and bees, and making homemade beauty and cleaning products. "Homesteaders" want to know where their food comes from and what is in their products. Making things from scratch is the best way to educate yourself and save some money in the process! Join us for DIY classes and to meet other urban homesteaders in your community. Ple …

This group is designed to get together and share quality children's music. I am a music educator coming from LBUSD and am now a stay at home mom / local music educator. My passion is for young children, creating a love of music and developing musical competence through musical play. This is an opportunity to share music with your child and take that experience home with you to enjoy day in and day out.

I want to create a group for first-time moms who have have asked themselves at one point or another: Do I even know what I'm doing? We can exchange tips, see what has worked and hasn't worked, and build friendships that will last a lifetime!

Are you a Night Shift Worker that loves working nights but sometimes wish to meet others that have similar schedules? Do you sometimes feel that due to your work hours you had a better social life or could schedule activities with others that have similar work schedules? Examples of who should join: Stay at home parents, Doctors, Nurses, Operations Workers, Hospitality Workers, Bartenders, Law Enforcement, Transportation, Entertainers, Firemen, Students!! Any positive minded Night Shift Person o …

WHERE HIP MEETS CULTURE-- EVENTS IDEAL FOR THE MODERN ENTHUSIAST LOOKING TO BROADEN THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF WINE AND ART WITHOUT THE SNOB FACTOR Our Gallery Swirls bring together like-minded people at uniquely presented events ideal for the modern enthusiast looking to broaden their knowledge of wine and art, without the snob factor. Every event is different - new location, new wines, new painting genre - all focused on having a good time and expanding our horizons as creative beings. Our goal is to …

You are invited to join a Simplicity Parenting Group, based on the book, Simplicity Parenting, Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier and more Secure Kids, by Kim John Payne. Learn ways to simplify and slow down your home environment create predictable and connecting rhythms, simplify your child’s weekly schedule, and find out the benefits to filtering out the adult world. Together, we will harness the power of LESS to bring MORE connection and peace to our homes.

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'!

This group is for any mom interested in photography, play dates, girls night outs, etc. Lets get together for fun activities in our neighborhood, like photography seminars with the kids, trip to the beach or the park, Photo parties, Girls night out photo shoots, etc. Grab your camera, and lets get clicking!

This is a group for families with toddlers who are interested in play dates, family fun, and a eventually a co-operative babysitting group. We will get together for affordable (or free) activities in our area. Some activities may include: story time at the local libraries, going to the beach/ park/ aquarium, play dates at the homes of members, mom's night out/ dad's night out, and anything else we can imagine! I started this group, because I miss the fun meetups, socialization and babysitting co …

This is a group for anyone interested in getting together (mainly in Long Beach) for yummy vegan Sunday suppers. The Sunday meetups will either be dining out or meeting at a member's home for a potluck, good conversation, board games or just mingling with like-minded people. All potluck items should be plant-based and free from any meat, dairy, honey, or eggs. It's a fun, casual way to meet other local veg friendly people! Sunday suppers are all about taking a break from our busy schedules of ac …

Therapeutic Mamma's is open to those planning to have children, those expecting children, and family's and care givers with children of all ages that meet regularly to share our passion for family.  We believe that every member and child has something unique to share. What each member of this group brings is their friendship, non-judgemental support, individual experiences, knowledge, resources, and skills sets. Utilizing our resources and skills, we provide opportunities to share our parenting …

Meet Women Loving Women Interested in Great Eats and Awesome Adventures. Enjoy and share culinary talents with our fellow foodies, gourmets, chefs and home cooks. Discover the best of SoCal dining, quality connections and lively excitement. Some of the activities to include outdoor adventures such as motorcycle and horseback rides as well as kayaking along the canals of Naples to more intimate gatherings like watching awarding winning films, potluck picnic BBQ to roll your own sushi rolls partie …

What if I told you that at this very moment, you have within you the tools to conquer every challenge in your life? Whether it's happiness, life purpose, greater clarity, or even true love, the tools are within you. Right now. Exactly as you are. You only need to unlock the wealth of wisdom within. Humanity has always sought out sacred clusters of time and space to allow our minds to relax and open to our highest potential. Sacred Space is a place where you can come to realize this highest self. …

We are a group of women over 50 who live in the Belmont Shore/Long Beach area that love reading good literature and enjoy making new friends. We meet once each month (generally the second Friday of the month) at a member's home or a location within our community for an afternoon / evening of appetizers, socializing and book discussion. I'm excited with the potential of this group for making new friends - all of who find joy in reading books of all genres, meeting new people and just having fun. …

Calling all BMi's! This is a group for African American mommies (or mommies of African American children) with babies from newborn - 18 months-ish. Let's get together for affordable activities in Long Beach and surrounding areas, like going to storytime at the library, having barbecues at the beach, and play dates at parks or in our homes. We can also have events just the ladies, like moms night-out, movies, dinner… and anything else that looks like fun!

I am creating this group for all those in search of new mom friends. This group is for women 21-30 with kids 3yrs +; I am setting an age restriction so that we all can find common interests, however, some exceptions can be made. We will get together for affordable (or free) activities in our area. Some activities may include: going to the beach/ park/ aquarium, play dates at the homes of members, mom's night out, family bbq's/potlucks and anything else we can imagine!