THE ORANGE COUNTY HIKING CLUB #1 Hiking & Backpacking group in Orange County & California A charitable nonprofit organization serving our community. "Reconnecting our community with nature!" Welcome Hikers & Backpackers, From SUKI REED OC Hiking Club president & OC Register columnist, www.OC-Hiking.com. Join "hikeminded" people on beginning to advanced walks, hikes, and outdoor adventures with over 100 family style hikes per month. Come reconnect with nature; explore Southern CA and more; hi …

Our Cosmos is a social group whose purpose is to share and inspire a love of science and of learning, and to develop interest in both the Cosmos and intellectual curiosity.  It encourages exploration into planetary and earth sciences, health, ethics, and society. Various activities include stage and TV venues for science education purposes and trips exploring and learning about our Cosmos, such as archaeological digs, tours of planetary facilities, nature photography and trips to geological/astr …

The objective of this group is to have fun, make new friends, and enjoy the great outdoors together. We'll plan trips for trails rated easy,moderate and black diamond. Come join a laid-back group for an offroad adventure that will challenge drivers of all levels, Passengers are also welcome to come along. the trails and skill levels change from trip to trip. So, let's go Jeeping!

Are you a skeptic? See our main page at www.BackyardSkeptics.com to find out if you are. We are a group of skeptics with a heavy atheist 'bent'. If you don't believe in any supernatural deity or paranormal ability this group is for you. We meet once a month in Villa Park (next to Orange) in Orange County, CA on the forth Wednesday and Thursday (alternating).  We also have many other events - usually at least once a week such as field trips, movie night and Irish pub nights. Our meetings are in o …

We are a non-profit group which offers support for mothers who have chosen to stay home and raise their children. We offer weekly playgroups, two whole group activities per month, and a monthly MOMS Night Out. Our fun activities include park days, Disneyland trips, and field trips to the zoo and other local activities. If you live in the 92887 zip code, we would love to have you join us! Click the "Contact Us" link and we will send you more information. To find a MOMS Club in your area, visit MO …

Orange County Ladies' Social Club The Orange County Ladies' Social Club is the perfect destination for happy, affluent, stay-at-home wives (aged 21-35) seeking to form true and lasting friendships with others. We will meet regularly for luncheons and other social outings in Orange County. What are the next steps? 1. Submit a true, recent and accurate photo of yourself and not an "avatar" (i.e. photos of flowers, animals, etc.). Our page is private, therefore, only pre-vetted members will see y …

Welcome to The Real Time Lords of Orange County (TRTLoOC)! Whether you're a fan of the new or classic series, this is a group for anyone who wishes they could take a trip in the TARDIS! In this meetup we'll travel the universe with Doctors 1-11, catch up on episodes and have group screenings, visit Doctor Who and other sci-fi conventions, and even dabble in some Doctor-inspired crafts and cosplay! We look forward to having you on board. Geronimo! TRTLoOC The Real Time Lords of Orange County i …

The beauty of Southern California awaits us! We live in a fabulously diverse and amazingly picturesque place, let's shoot it!  This photography group is for everyone - all levels of photographic experience welcome!  Bring your sense of adventure and exploration. Every month we will have a combination of hiking events (where stopping to smell the roses and then taking their photo will be encouraged) and photo specific events, from urban exploring to learning from the masters. Hiking & photo even …

How do you make new friends after college? You pretty much see the same people at work and the friends you already have. Here is a group to change all that! OC's Stylin' Desiz is a group for people in their 20's and early 30's to meet cool new people in sunny So. Cal. Our activities will include movies, dinners, happy hours, clubbing, day trips and anything else our exciting members can think of. I love the beach so anything having to do with the water I'm in! Anyone can organize an event - ju …

This group is for fun girls in their 20s and 30s who love to read, eat, and drink wine :) Back in NJ, I belonged to a meetup group that was set up just like this one. It was so successful and so much fun and I met some great people through it, so I really wanted to start one out here in my new home! Each month, we read a book and meet to discuss it (and other things :). Food themes are inspired by the book of the month. Everyone brings a dish and a bottle of wine to share with the group. And don …

Welcome to the Desi Addict's meetup group. This group is for all Desi's spread over LA, Orange and Riverside county. This group is for those who are looking for an escape from the daily routine to meet interesting people for chat and interesting activities. The group is for socializing, sharing ideas and performing fun activities. Members will be encouraged to come up with their ideas. We will be organizing get together for dinners, movies, parties and networking. The group is all about new frie …

If you want to meet new like minded friends this is it!!!! This is a group for people in their 20’s and 30’s. Anyone can organize an event - just post it on the message board. It's a great opportunity to expand your social circle. Our activities will include movies, dinners, happy hours, clubbing, day trips, adventure and anything else our members can come up with. I wanted to start this group as I was looking forward to meeting people with similar cultural background and no such group existed b …

Why I started this meet up? I had anxiety speaking in front of small (or large) groups, or talking to people one on one. My anxieties would come and go, one day I felt confident and the world was great, another day I couldn't even order a cup a coffee. I would generally feel good when I had someone I knew in a social gathering. But if I didn't know anyone, chances are I would come home without knowing any one. Speaking circles gave me a safe and supportive environment to explore my inner self …

THE ORANGE COUNTY HIKING CLUB for kids, dogs, & family A 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit serving our community "Reconnecting our community with nature!" Welcome hiking kids, dogs, & family, From SUKI REED, OC Hiking Club president & OC Register columnist, www.OC-Hiking.com. Reconnect with nature: Outdoor discovery and urban exploration for toddlers to teens including; walks, hiking, backpacking, camping, picnics, play days, museum days, dog walks, kayaking, and more... Trips, Travel, & Hikes …

American Overland Expedition AOE4x4, We are a group of adventure seeking individuals that enjoy the outdoors . Our explorations are vehicle depending or "Overlanding" as was call back in Australia and South Africa We have a the experience and the knowledge to get your 4x4 set up and help you develop the necessary skills to conquest any challenge over any terrain.

“Russian Club OC” is a group that welcomes people from all walks of life who are interested in Russia and Russian culture.This group strives to create a Russian social network in OC, to give people a sense of Russian community, to give a feeling of being at home away from home. “Russian Club OC” creates opportunities for Russians to speak their native language, to be around people who share the same culture, and the same background. This group brings together people who learned from the same tex …

A place for Sailors who love cruising in the Caribbean to commiserate and share Caribbean experiences, information on cruising opportunities, and build fun groups to go cruising together in the Caribbean. Please view the introductory video - located under the "pages" tab.

Who we are: The MOMS Club® of Lake Forest was founded in January 1998 and is a chapter of an international, non-profit organization aimed at providing support for mothers who have chosen to stay at home and raise their children. What we do: The MOMS Club of Lake Forest is a great way to meet other moms with similar interests, values, and concerns and also find friends for you and your kids. We schedule varied activities during weekly daytime hours, when moms need it most, such as: craft days, f …

The MOMS Club (MOMS Offering Moms Support) is an international, nonprofit organization aimed at providing support for mothers who stay at home to raise their children. We have park days, field trips (Disneyland, the zoo, the children's museum), playgroups, Moms Night Out and service projects. The boundaries of our club are in East Anaheim Hills, the area for Running Springs Elementary School and Canyon Rim Elementary. Please contact us at MOMSClubAHE@gmail.com for details about membership and ac …

A group for young professionals in their 20s and early 30s who want to make new friends and explore more of Orange County and Southern California. Our activities range from happy hours, dinners, hikes, game nights, local trips (LA, San Diego, Riverside), karaoke, improv, art walks, special events, and much more. We're always up for suggestions and ideas, though. We started out as a group of strangers that rapidly became good friends in the span of only a few months, but now we want to get to k …

Meet with local indie film fanatics, and cinema enthusiasts to discuss and watch smaller, independent and foreign films, with some cult, documentary, and classic films mixed in. This group allows those with a taste for something different in film the opportunity to meet, watch and discuss film. A trip afterwards to a coffee house is a great way to discuss the film and meet fellow film admirers.

Welcome to OC Tatertots and Playspots!! This group is for moms and tots who live in central and south orange county. We love to be out and about with our kids so that they can learn and play, and are always looking for new friends to join us in our adventures. Most activities will occur on weekdays, although we may have occasional weekend events so the dads can join in on the fun.  each month we will have a park playdate/potluck, a field trip ( zoo, aquarium, bounce house, etc), and a lunch outi …

We are a chapter of the International MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club, a not-for-profit organization helping stay-at-home moms at every stage of motherhood. Our chapter serves the neighborhoods of Westpark, Turtle Rock, Turtle Ridge, University Park, University Hills and the UCI area of Irvine, CA. We offer activities such as park days, playgroups, field trips, crafts, and holiday parties. We meet during the day, and it's a great way to make new friends and get to know your local area. …

The purpose of OC Very Taiwanese Meetup Group is to have fun and meet new friends of the same Taiwanese background. A way to enhance Taiwanese or Taiwanese American community in Orange County. This group is for 20- and 30- somethings who are looking to meet fun, down-to-earth people their age who also happen to share some supposedly 'less than cool' interests. People who knows how to speak and ability to understand Taiwanese language will be a plus. The type of events: Outdoor Activities ( Hiki …

A huge THANK YOU and tons of hugs to my organizers and hosts for keeping this amazing group going since my move to Palm Springs. Without you, it wouldn’t be possible. Members, please let our organizers know how much you appreciate their efforts in organizing our events. Again, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! Love to you all! xoxo Candy WELCOME! I'm Candy, and I founded The Sunshine Gals of Orange County in January 2009 as a birthday gift to myself. I decided to start this lovely group a …

Tired of going to movies that focus exclusively on the experiences of male characters? Tired of seeing women’s roles limited to a few unimportant characters who serve as girlfriends or wives of the male leads? Bored by films that don’t pass the Bechdel test? Women and Film is a group of movie fans who attend movies by and about women. Inspired by Melissa Silverstein’s blog, Women and Hollywood, we hit the theaters to see films that are women-centered, women-written, or women-directed. Despite th …

Social and Professional Networking for Dutch immigrants and expatriates living in Orange County, Ca. This is an OC group for Dutch people who now make Orange County, California home. We organize get-togethers such as a monthly "borreltje" in a bar or restaurant throughout Orange County, we meet up at local Dutch events, and members open up their huis for coffee or other "gezellig" things! Dutch and English are spoken at the events. If you are a Dutch expat or immigrant or family member -  U bent …

A Melting Pot of Thoughts, www.ameltingpotofthougths.com, is home to published and aspiring writers who come together to support one another  honing our craft, to remind us of the joy of writing, to promote feedback on our work, to keep our publishing dreams alive, and to make new friends and bond with the old ones. Through this forum, we will also use the "Discussion" page to seek and find answers to our writing questions and needs. While A Melting Pot of Thoughts family holds and shares the sa …