Awwwww yeah! TRiP in Santa Monica is the West Side's unofficial home of the Chicago Bears. Come join your fellow Chi Town expats and watch the games on our 127in projection TV. We are THE place to be for Bears fans. TRiP is at 2101 Lincoln blvd, just two blocks South of Pico right next to the Jack in the Box. You can also find us online at www.tripsantamonica.com Gooooo Bears!!

Welcome to MOMs Travel Club! We are MOMs that enjoy traveling...with kids and without kids.  We believe that traveling is an important part of life and we want to make traveling a part of our kids life. This group was started to connect like-minded MOMs together who have a passion for traveling or want to travel with their kids.  We meet officially at least twice a month during the school year.  Once with kids for a play date and once without kids for a Travel MOMs night out.  But feel free to …

In this group we learn and practice our Hindi. We have fun doing it and meet good people! We are friendly and informal, and we speak some English too. We  meet in different parts of Los Angeles. If you are advanced or fluent in Hindi language you are welcome, just be patient with us who are beginners/intermediate. Perhaps you can give us some tips and corrections. Our meetings are about half desis and half people from all over the globe wanting to learn Hindi! Some meetings will be in the even …

Network Marketing is the new Yellow Pages. Our business networking and referral group meets every week and the small business and professional members bring hot LEADS that have the potential to create business for another member of the group. It is like having an unpaid sales force out selling for you every day. In return, you help others with leads you bring. Recently a lead for our real estate agent resulted in her selling a home. She gave the lead to our mortgage broker who got the loan. …

Do you like ROBOTS? Our mandate is to put a robot in every home and our mission is to make personal robotics as pervasive as personal computing. If you like to see a world where man-and-machine live symbiotically and harmoniously, then we invite you to get involved. Any talent, at any level, is welcome to join. We are looking for motivated people who love robots - in the following areas: - Robotics - Application Developers - Software Architects - Graphic Designers and Animators - Story tell …

Ellie Zarrabian, Ph.D. has her degree in Transpersonal Psychology with a focus in Spirituality, Mystical, Meditative and Shamanic Healing Practices. Dr. Zarrabian works with women who want to explore their spirituality as a way to deepen or heal their relationships as well as find a career that is more in alignment with their spiritual calling. http://www.centeronpeace.com/ Mitta Vicki Wise, RN is a Registered Nurse, holistic practitioner and health coach using hypnotherapy, guided meditation, …

We are "Moms of Kindergarten Aged Kids" that are seeking a circle of friends, not only for ourselves, but our children too. The more you participate, the stronger connections you & your child will build. We aim for no-cost or low-cost events, that are FUN and educational but anyone is welcome to splurge and organize an event that may be more costly. The goal is to have fun and allow you and your child to be yourselves in comfortable environments. No judgments here! We all have our ups and downs! …

Network Marketing is the business of the 21st century.  Just ask Robert Kiyosaki!The baby boomers have been the greatest force driving this economy for the last 60 years!  And now what do they want?  Why improved health and a long life, that's what!  A business that can supply this need is a business worth having!  We invite members to schedule meetups to present your business to the group.  Fill out the suggested meetup form your meetup will be reviewed for scheduling!

Poker Sharks Club is one of the fastest growing poker meetups in Los Angeles. Why, you ask?  It's simple - we play A LOT and often. Plus, we are a non-grumpy bunch of poker players and we like it that way. Here, we all love poker and believe that you can play good poker AND have a lot of fun at the same time. You won't find grumpy people at our tables like you often do in a casino or even some home games. If you're a woman, don't even think of leaving this page! ;-) Being  a female organizer of …

This group was started out of a need for more community, support, sharing, friendship, connection and networking in west Los Angeles for women. Now with a new organizer at the helm, a promise to continue so, creating a deeper need for community, such as is experienced in smaller cities and towns in the US and throughout the world. A place were there is a support group when times are tough, where there is a friend to call when you need help and simply a community of sharing. My hope with this gro …

Open Neighborhoods community solar programs have been uniquely successful in bringing together affordable community energy programs with residents, businesses, and multi-family communities who are interested in going solar. This group's goal is to continue that mission, where we seek to bring informed industry experts to MeetUp forums to answer questions so that clean energy proponents can make informed decisions. Solar interested individuals at our previous events have included home owners, ren …

A meet up for stay at home moms or dads who want more social interaction without the cost! Open to suggestions and all members may plan meetups for the group. Just want a good robust set of meetups for both mommie or daddy and our little ones. Hope to see you soon.

With all the new buildings going up in the Marina, there are bound to be plenty of new moms. This group is for moms who are interested in a weekly mommy and me group for babies born in 2011 or 2012. We can also arrange occasional outings and mommy's night out as well as babysitting swapping. This group is for all moms looking to make new friends with babies around the same age.

Welcome to Our Qmunity!!! Hi, welcome to the West LA Queer Families Community on Meetup! This group is intended for active queer (LGBTI) parents and families with kids of all ages who are interested in building a local family-centered community on the Westside.  We will get together to explore West LA and surrounding areas, including: local parks, beaches, zoos, aquariums, indoor playgrounds, fairs/festivals, museums, member homes, etc.  In addition to the playdates, we will also post some mommy …

I started this meetup over a year ago and haven't looked back since. I'm in my late 30's (gulp), and am SO not into the bar/club scene or crazy meetups with tons of people. I love board games (U.S.) and pop-culture trivia so I thought I'd start my own meetup group and host regular smaller-scaled game nights in my home. The smaller groups definitely make it easier and more fun in getting to know each other better. We get together once a month or so, play games ranging from DVD Trivia/Pop Culture …

Gay? Enjoy the thrill of a good game of poker? Join the boys of the Friendly Gay Poker Society, LA's most fabulous private poker organization. New members must be sponsored by an existing member and will be considered for membership after attending one of our games as a +1. We have two simple but scrupulous rules: Be only gentlemen. Bring only gentlemen. Our games are hosted in the homes of our members, and generally stick to a simple $5 buy-in with games ranging from classic Texas Hold 'Em to …

I decided to start this group because I really wanted to connect with other first time expecting mothers. Most of my close friends in LA don't have kids and this will be my first. I think its important to have an opportunity to share your experiences with other first time expecting mothers. Our meet ups are casual just an opportunity to meet other expectant moms, share resources (!!!) and make new friends. Once our little ones are born - I am hoping that everyone will stay connected. It will be …

This group is for stay at home mom’s of babies and toddlers who would like to get together primarily during the weekdays. We can explore local parks, coffee shops, indoor play areas, and a variety of classes on the Westside. Hopefully we can throw in a few fun moms night out and family days on the weekends as well! It will be a great opportunity for stay at home moms to get out and meet others in the same situation.

Bel Air Camera will be starting a series of Photo and Video classes that will take place on Saturday's starting in September. These are designed to Educate the public, they are NOT sales pitches. Each week will be a different theme from "Entry Level HDSLR Video" to "Digital SLR 101". Classes on In Home Printing, LOMO Photography, In Home Lighting, Audio for Video, and many more. If you are a beginner in the photography & Video world, these are for you! If you have a working knowledge of shooting …

Hoof Prints to Freedom at Rustic Canyon Ranch is a non profit 501(c)(3) equine rescue and education facility that specializes in Integrated Natural Horsemanship and Connective Horseback Riding™ and has a unique approach to Equine Experiental Leadership and Empowerment Programs. We are a nature based program nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains located in Pacific Palisades/Santa Monica. There is no need to travel to the Valley, Burbank or Malibu. We are right here in your back yard. We have hand …

"Raising Up Moms" It's easy to get overwhelmed as a mom, so it's really important for moms to have support, encouragement, friendships, parenting instruction, and some adult time without their kids around! We are a group of moms that meet weekly on Wednesdays from 10am - 12 noon, with an optional "picnic with the kids" until 1:00 (allows for more mom chatting time!) Childcare is available from 10:00-noon. We meet at a church, so the childcare facility is excellent, as is the children’s program! …

This is a group for anyone who loves parrots and would like to meet others in a friendly home visit format. We can discuss best foods,special treats ....good toys or any other topic of concern to people and their parrots . Meetups arranged in my home/aviary in West LA ...where there are lots of perches trees and cages for investigation and play. Hopefully everyone will get a chance to host a gathering and friendships can grow .... As we get to know each ...we can arrange SAFE bird friendly outin …

I am a Mom of a 2 year old who works from home and wanted to gather a group of Moms who work from home or are stay at home to meet weekly. Perhaps in lieu of a parent toddler program or pre-school for a year.

Hey everyone!! If you have a dog or even a couple dogs and want to meet new people then this is a great meet up just for you. Dogs of all sizes and all breed, people of all sizes and ages are welcome. Bring your pooch to the dog parks, and hosts homes to socialze you pet and yourself. Meet people who have the same love for dogs that you do. I wanted to start a group for a veriety of dogs. I have a bichon poodle mix and I was having a hard time finding a meet up that would accept a dog of a breed …

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 …

Do you live in Venice CA and want to get out of the house with your kiddos and have some fun!?! Join us! We are a NEW group based in Venice, looking to connect with other stay at home and part time working parents. A little bit about us... MOMS Club of Venice, CA is a local chapter of International MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support), a non-profit organization that supports the stay-at-home and part-time moms (and dads) of today. There are more than 100,000 members and 2,000 chapters of MOMS …

We support existing organizations and community groups. As an owner of a home seeking roommates myself, I found it a challenge sometimes to connect with people who were seeking a room for rent. Placing endless ads were a real headache. The purpose of this group is to help connect people who have rooms available to those seeking a room for rent. We are a community marketplace for rooms for rent and roommates in Southern California. For people seeking long-term, leasing, or short-term, month-to-mo …

We are a group of people with something in common: we are men and women who have a passion for Venice, for the array of the architecture, homes, gardens, art happenings and charitable events! We love seeing new art and new homes and gardens and we enjoy foodie happenings. We are taking the Saturday May 4,2013 Tour of the 20th Annual Venice Home and Garden Tour and we want to all meet up with one another: home owners, tour takers,artists,neighbors, visitors to enjoy the Abbot Kinney Community and …