We are: "Musicians who want to jam with acoustic instruments, for fun." First and foremost, our name belies our relative jam locations. Our jams have transitioned to Sliverlake area, primarily, and on occasion, Pasadena and will begin to include Sunland. Anyone can host who wants to- as long as the locale is within the relative distance between Pasadena, Silverlake, and as far north as Sunland. Just ask and we'll make it happen. Next, we must limit admission to the group only to those who play …

The first party forum is Free! "Transition To Green" Community is all about learning at the local level how to make a transition to greener living. This is a grassroots, (non-partisan) public educational outreach that is on the nonprofit path. The concept of making a transition to green is something that all of us should be interested in learning more about, even if that means starting with baby steps. If you care about having cleaner air, water, energy efficiency, healthier food products and re …

Lou Kleinman is the Digifilmdude. He started his film club and holding professional film seminars back in the late '90's at AFI, CSUN and others. It was actually during the early '90's when film was transitioning to digital when Lou realized that whole generations were going to miss out on the basic foundation of filmmaking. His love for the history of films and the classics is what brought about his desire to share his joy with others. If you are someone who always wanted to learn about the mys …

I began Reiki's Healing Awareness to bring to light; Reiki's healing properties, it's potential and  to offer education beyond the Reiki system and introduce modalities that compliment Reiki energy. My journey as a holistic practitioner began unexpectedly when two of my beloved animal companions; Spanky, who was a golden retriever and Bella, who was a black lab, we’re both diagnosed with two separate forms of cancer. Spanky’s cancer had spread throughout his lungs, what cancer? I was shocked; I …

About Shift Long Beach Shift Long Beach is a community-based organization whose mission is to create positive social change in Long Beach through educational, interactive events that empower local communities. The objectives of Shift Long Beach include providing a platform for artistic expression, promoting sustainable living options, and creating space for discussion of diverse perspectives on issues that affect the quality of life in Long Beach. Shift LB is fiscally sponsored by Catalys …

Never Alone International -Orange and LA County is a local meet up group for widows, widowers or those who have experienced loss through divorce. Our goal is to build friendships locally with those who understand. We enjoy friendly people doing activities that are fun and inspiring while allowing plenty of time for getting to know each other as well while we are healing from the loss and moving from tears to joy. Those who have experienced their loss years ago are always helpful as well and enr …

Divorce Dialogue, established in 1981, is the longest running divorce support group in Los Angeles, CA. Our weekly two hour long meetings, held in the comfort of members' homes, have helped over a thousand men and women transition through divorce and come out feeling healthier and happier. Rob Kaufman, psychotherapist (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is the founder and facilitator of the group. He is an expert on divorce and stepfamilies who also offers individual, couple and family counseling …

This group was created by me because I was searching for a networking group were women could gather to learn from the collective knowledge in the room.  Too many groups were centered on "product selling" and since I could not find the group that I was looking for... I created this one. The women in our group gather to network, support, be inspired, grow her business, learn from the collective knowledge of the room and create relationships that will take them far in both life and business. I beli …

Exploring past lives! We use Dolores Cannon's method to do a group past life exploration session. It is a way to explore other parts of one's consciousness and to get to know oneself a bit better, from a possibly unusual perspective. The benefit of exploring past lives is having the experience that what we know as death is merely a transition into other new adventures. The session takes about 45 minutes and is guided by the experienced therapist. After the session there is the opportunity to wri …

Tuesdays with Transitioners is a support and resource group for people in career transition, seeking new employ, or those starting their own business. We meet the FIRST and THIRD Tuesday of each month for a FREE lunch, support and encouragement. We discuss ideas, share stories and resources, and offer guest speakers and tools that assist us in acquiring new work, and unlocking the potential for a hopeful future and career. We have a a group page on Facebook and on Twitter! If you are a Facebook …

The loss of a pet/or expected loss of a pet is a devastating time. Our pets play many roles in our lives including best friends/family members and soul mates. It's important to know that you are not alone and that it is possible to heal from such a loss. Come and be supported by others who have recently lost a beloved pet or whose pets are seriously ill. The group is led by a Certified Pet Loss Counselor, who will facilitate the group by allowing those grieving to share their feelings in a safe …

If you are a business owner or decision-maker in any stage of the development of your business, it is time to try a new entrepreneurial strategy for your business. We really are a different sort of business group, and that is why we call ourselves a "Business Development Group," rather than a "Networking Group." We enable you to take your business contact and growth process to a whole new level. In fact, our group can help you to get more out of the other networking groups that you may be attend …

Meet other mid-career women & men who have reached a major lifework transition point - voluntarily, unplanned, or just feeling restless and ready for a more fulfilling next work path. THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU IF… You’re Successful, But Find Yourself Unexpectedly “Between-Dreams.” You Know What You Don’t Want, But Don’t Have Burning Clarity For What You Do Want Next. You’re Employed But Questioning Your Direction. The Spark Is Gone, And You’re Ready For Something More Meaningful. You’re Unemployed, …

**DISCLAIMER: This group is intended for open-minded individuals. We, in no way, intend to offend or outcast anyone. A positive attitude at all times is a must.** Hey folks, thanks for stopping by. If you live in LA, you've probably noticed that the world of natural hair is pretty much absent! Let me clarify: there are thousands of naturals in the LA area, but where are the natural hair shows/parties/salons? It's time to let the rest of America know that we're here and we're proud of our locs, …

MOMS Club is a 501-C3 non-profit organization with the purpose of providing a support group for mothers and to give them a forum for topics of interest to them. In addition, we help mothers and children in our local communities and perform at least one service project yearly designed to aid this population. Among other charities, our chapter supports Crittenton Services for Children and Families in Fullerton, All the Arts for All the Kids, Women's Transitional Living Center (WTLC), Boys & Girls …

The mission of this group is to motivate women to liberate themselves from mental barriers they’ve acquired through fear, hurt, emotional wounds. This group is also geared for those who have not been living life to the fullest and may have been settling for less than they deserve. This group fortifies women to reclaim themselves and know a robust and JOYFUL lifestyle. The group is throughout Orange County, L.A. and the Inland Empire (Southern CA). Within this meetup, there will be a variety of e …

Join me in creating a strong and supportive community of Motherless Daughters in Orange County. Regardless of where you are in your journey, please join us in connecting and sharing stories, memories and the challenges of being a motherless daughter with those who've been there and understand your loss. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:25) Thanks Twyla for shari …

In the spirit of moving toward zero waste and stewardship of our planet's resources, the Repair Cafe/Pasadena links local handy people to folks in need of repairs of all kinds: clothing, appliances, bikes, furniture, electronics...and more. The Repair Cafe is inspired by the philosophy of a Sharing Economy. We share our time, skills and talents to build a more vibrant local community, one repair at a time." The Repair Cafe/Pasadena is jointly sponsored by the Arroyo Time Bank http://www.arroyoti …

I am founding this group because I am a newly divorced father of two little girls. I am struggling a little bit after ending an 18 year marriage. i have little girls aged 4 and 6. I feel a bit challenged, i lost most of our couples friends in the divorce and I know absolutely no other single fathers in the same position. I would like to meet with like minded dads who accept the challenge of putting their children first. I hope to build a network of dads in a similar position.

Meet the neighbors! This group is for those of us over 40 who want to expand their social circle. Do you feel a social void in your life due to divorce, empty nest transitioning, or are new to the area?Let's get together in the neighborhood for hosting barbecues, potlucks, house parties, pool or jacuzzi get-togethers, cocktails, and of course watching sports (college basketball - Go Kentucky!) and movies. This group is for normal people who like to relax on the weekends with friends. No rock-cli …

The So Cal COMMUNITY IS LARGER THAN REPRESENTED BY THIS SITE & IS ON ANOTHER low volume, nonmeetup EMAIL LIST which you can join in addition to, or instead of this, meetup(info provided in your welcome email): we've added this meetup site to expose more people to these events & provide more social media options to our community so that the email-list stays low volume.  Plus our focus is around sharing experiences together in the real world, not spending time reading & typing on the internet: The …

The standard for men has been set too low. We’ve seen the lowest common denominator win the cover stories for decades. We feel it, as men, the suffocating expectation to stay in line, bottle up, and soldier on alone. But we see around us that times are changing. The long accepted “man rules” are being challenged and updated; and we are sensing there’s a new Renaissance for men to be better, more whole and balanced in the community. Our generation is starting to aspire to healthier living, happie …

Saving your Sanity Workshops is for parents of college bound students. We will talk about the transition to college, how it affects the student and the family dynamics and how to prepare for this life changing event. We will hold interactive sessions and discussion topics that will include how to be supportive, encouraging and prepared both emotionally and financially for the college process. Parents will learn how to navigate the next few months with grace and excitement! They will learn how to …

Are you someone that is drawn to subjects like ghosts and earthbound spirits? Do you have the ability to hear, see or sense spirits around you? Do you dream about people that have passed on? Or would you just like to help spirits to cross over and find peace? If so, then this group is for you. No experience is necessary or required. No belief is necessary either. Please just have an open mind and a curiosity about what’s possible regarding spirits and helping them to transition. During these mee …

This is an affordable, warm, friendly and inspiring group for women transitioning through the end of a relationship or marriage. It doesn't matter where you are in the process, you are welcome to come by and get the support and direction you deserve and need. This group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at the YWCA in Santa Monica, and it is facilitated by a licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in marriage, separation and divorce. Please email me with any questions and …

Transitions Support Group center was created to provide individuals with local, accessible, and affordable social support groups. We offer a variety of support groups and programs at our center in Long Beach. We believe that everyone should have access to social and emotional support regardless of income, medical insurance, or availability. We offer evening and weekend support group sessions to accommodate our clients' work schedules. Transitions' certified and knowledgeable staff is committed t …

Natural Born Beauties is a Meetup group for women who are in love with their kinky coils! Whether you're already natural, thinking about transitioning or simply want to connect with other naturals, Natural Born Beauties is for you!

• Learn about your Divorce Options including how to avoid court. • Understand the legal, financial, psychological and social issues of divorce. • Learn how to talk about it with your children. • Learn from experts who have guided other people through divorce. • Discover community resources available to help you.