This meetup group is dedicated to the education and awareness of the 2011 proposal to close one or more Fountain Valley elementary schools beginning in September 2012. Parents and community members interested in promoting a city that values education and smaller schools should attend the meetups. The Superintendent of FVSD believes a school closure is necessary in order to run an efficient district budget. This group is dedicated to ensuring that the District office has done everything possible …

Calling all southern California early childhood educators! This group was created to bring early childhood professionals together for some fun.  We work tirelessly to support families and children - every day! And I am proud to be a part of this field. Let's not forget to also have some fun and build connections with other great individuals in our field.  We can share ideas over wine tasting, museum exhibits, special movies, hiking, bowling night, family day, discussions about art or whatever we …

Yvonne & Friends Meetup Group was formed to provide safe and caring social activities for developmentally disabled adults and their families in the community. Our focus centers on replacing the social segregation and isolation that are experienced by some developmentally disabled. We will do this by providing wide-ranging activities that are designed to promote their independence. We also offer the opportunity to have fun with their friends and to make new ones. The entire family is urged to joi …

Join the Microsoft Store for workshops and classes on relevant community, educational, business and gaming topics and technology. Featuring complimentary workshops on Windows 7, Office 2010, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Movie Maker, Photo Gallery and more! Committed to community and business development The Microsoft Stores features a fully equipped theater with a 103” touch screen presenter PC, Sound system, wireless mic , and seating 30+. Set within an interactive high tech environment where we en …

CLICK HERE TO DONATE: http://www.naturalist-for-you.org/donate.htm Your fun source for interpretive nature tours, including hiking, walking, wet 'n' wild, waterfalls, plant & wildlife identification, foraging, birding, photography, national forest access, boulder scrambling, exploring, backpacking, living history, outdoor music jams, & fitness.  Programs range from easy family-friendly through extremely challenging adult adventures. Day hikes through overnighters. Specializing in the 4 nati …

We Specialize in wine tours, classes, special events and tastings featuring boutique wines made primarily by African American vintners! Many of which do not offer tastings to the general public. Whether you're a wine novice or expert, join us for a fantastic evening or afternoon of music, laughter, food and, of course, amazing WINE! We have something for everyone, but no wine snobs allowed...our approach is all about allowing everyone to share and gain knowledge in a relaxed and sophisticated en …

Black Belt Investors (BBI), founded by Sensei Sean Gilliland is an investing, education and consulting company specializing in the art of creating cash and wealth through buying, selling and investing in real estate. Black Belt Investors decided to start this meetup group to help like minds connect through this site and our real estate investors club, so we all can be on the cutting edge of real estate.

This group is for anyone who is interested in the GAPS nutritional protocol. Members will receive education and support from two certified GAPS practitioners and other members who are living the GAPS lifestyle. GAPS is an acronym for Gut And Psychology/Physiology Syndrome and was coined by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. She holds a Degree in Medicine and  Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human Nutrition. In 1998 Dr. Campbell-McBride set up The Cambridge Nutrition Clinic where she specia …

This local wine tasting group is dedicated to blind-tasting high-end red wines at shared cost in a fun dinner setting, for everyone who likes wine, wants to learn more and wishes to meet like-minded friends. The OC Wine Elite aspires to be the best wine tasting group in Southern California, specializing in expensive (and sometimes mid-range) wines from around the world, with sommelier-guided discussions and a fun blind-tasting approach. We blind-taste all the wines out of order - no one knows wh …

… THE DESPERATE PAWS OF ORANGE COUNTY DOG CLUB'S "PAW IT FORWARD" CAMPAIGN benefits Local Needy and Adoptable Dogs by funding Special Adoption Events in our community. This Club is so much more than just a place to have a great time with our PAWS but also through the Club's joint efforts with Local Businesses, Agencies, Dog Welfare Groups and County Officials we have been able to positively affect the lives of many more deserving PAWS who are not as fortunate to have wonderful PARENTS like our PAW …

… You should join this group if these things apply to you: Are An African American/Black/of Color/of African decent/ or want to celebrate with us.... in Orange County and want to meet new people and explore new places - Like to network (professionally or socially)   Things we celebrate: -Mature Black Folk (Single or Couples)-Black/African History and Celebrations -Higher Education: Undergraduate and Graduate -Business (Independent and Owners)- Service Men & Women -Mothers -Black Relationships (int …

… These venues will know we’re coming, and you can bet there will be some VIP treatment and special offers as Orange County’s best venues open their doors for our exclusive membership.   Now that you’ve found us, take a minute to sign up so we can make sure you’re on the list for the next SocialMixin.com Event. There is no fee to join, but we are selective. We do require a current photo so our organizers can recognize you at the events and a little information about yourself to break the ice… So …

… This environment allows for community and business partners to conduct public or private workshops, presentations, and other events on various community, business and educational topics by leveraging our technology, products and services to deliver their message. Centrally located at the Microsoft Store – South Coast Plaza at 333 South Bristol Street, Costa Mesa CA 92626. Offered to the community for complimentary use please contact Community Development at msc007@microsoft.com to schedule y …

… This environment allows for community and business partners to conduct public or private workshops, presentations, and other events on various community, business and educational topics by leveraging our technology, products and services to deliver their message. Centrally located at the Microsoft Store – South Coast Plaza at 333 South Bristol Street, Costa Mesa CA 92626. Offered to the community for complimentary use please contact Community Development at msc007@microsoft.com to schedule y …

Do you sometimes feel lost parenting your teenage child? Sometimes, it's like herding cats - and sometimes, like herding tigers. Teenagers don't get us, and vise versa, but there is hope. My name is Michael Stevenson. I'm a clinical therapist, coach a specialist in teen behavior and education, and most importantly, a parent of two teens, and I want to help you. This meetup is sponsored by the Hope Family Treatment Center, so it is absolutely FREE. Come and learn specific tools that you can …

… BUT -- I have decided to facilitate a special monthly "preview" group in my home town of Costa Mesa so I can intro new Charge Higher Prices methods and techniques before I present them officially to my corporate audiences. Our time together each month will reflect a workshop format, and may include lecture, exercises, games and discussion. Because I am also currently co-authoring the next bestseller in the world-famous "Guerrilla Marketing" series with Jay Conrad Levinson, I will be sharing spec …