Are you a teacher who wants to help your online or small business grow? Want to learn how to promote yourself or your online ventures? Here's the group to make it happen. Let's learn and have a blast at the same time. Join us and we'll all become successful together.

OUR MEETUPS ARE FREE, AND THERE WILL BE NO SALES OR PITCHING!  ONLY INFORMATIVE AND CONTENT PACKED MEETINGS :-) You probably realize your small business needs some form of Internet Marketing, but no one can seem to explain to you how internet marketing works in plain English...  Or if you are an Entrepreneur and just want to learn how to build a BLOG – come to the Meetups and we'll all help each other figure it out. Even if you’re an experienced Internet Marketer, come and join the meetings so …

This meet up starts with the graduates of the Small Business Development Center, Long Beach, Kimco Keys Graduating class, but it can be used by anyone interested in Long Beach Small Business. If you'd like to know a little bit more about the folks in this group, look here: http://belmontshore.patch.com/blog_posts/reinvention#photo-11838273 I am the Maker Mom.  I also make Lemonade. http://belmontshore.patch.com/blog_posts/100-days-of-lemonade Here is my blog on the Belmont Shore Patch: http://be …

About TZM: Founded in 2008, The Zeitgeist Movement is a Sustainability Advocacy Organization which conducts community based activism and awareness actions through a network of Global/Regional Chapters, Project Teams, Annual Events, Media and Charity Work. The Movement's principle focus includes the recognition that the majority of the social problems which plague the human species at this time are not the sole result of some institutional corruption, scarcity, a political policy, a flaw of "huma …

The OC Quantified Self Meetup is inspired by the Bay Area Quantified Self Meetup and the Quantified Self blog. It is a regular show and tell for people who are tracking data about their body and conducting their own personal investigations and research into their bodies, minds, and selves. Anything is game -- from personal genetics to ways to digitize and track information, from how to self-diagnose to how to self-experiment with data and statistics. More specific topics include: * self-experime …

#TechBeer is for the young internet professionals that want to exchange ideas and projects over beer. The idea of #TechBeer is to bring together the web/geek culture in Fullerton and North Orange County. By coming together once a month or more often, we can exchange ideas, projects, work together and make friends. Growing business and getting results are not happening in your home or office, but when you are out, meeting people :-) This is a social event! The meetup is organized monthly in Fulle …

We are launching in Orange County. The NYC Business Networking Group (NYCBNG) is one of the premier, exclusive networking groups in NYC and has been a leader in hosting business events for nearly 4 years. In 2010, we launched our first West Coast group in LA. We're expanding to Orange County to bring our events to professionals in the local area. CLICK HERE TO WATCH OUR GROUP VIDEO Group members are the city's most influential, successful business professionals including small and medi …

Kimberly Rinaldi's Lessons in Joyful Living:  Mind Science and Metaphysics is here to teach you about being the best you you can be. Learn to master tools such as LOA, EFT, NLP, Hypnotherapy, Intuition, Meditation and so many more.  You can learn to master the tools to master your life.  Join us and Live-Joy-Fully! Text "LIJL" to 22828 and sign up for our VIP Newsletter and receive YOUR copy of my Deeper Meditation mp3 or online at http://KimberlyRinaldi.com Speaker, Author and Radio Show Host …

This is a club for working professionals who love the beach and all that it represents here in southern California. Whether your gig is surfing, longboarding, sailing, kayaking, bodysurfing, bodyboarding, scuba diving, free diving, jet skiing, fishing, beach volleyball, paddleball, frisbee, beachfires, biking on the Newport boardwalk, walking in the sand, running in the water, sitting with an umbrella overhead and a drink in hand, or just getting a tan, this is your chance to meetup with other p …

Are you & your pooch looking for an activity that you can do together (other than watching t.v)?? Do you both like being outdoors & meeting new people/dogs in a safe environment w/responsible owners? Well look no further! Welcome to Active Dog GROUP Adventures! One of the original dog social groups in Orange County & THE BEST! This is the perfect group for you & your dog! A.D.A is about increasing the bond between canines & their humans. Come join fun adventures like agility, flyball. packwalks, …

Gone Running is an outlet for other local running clubs in SoCal and also a running club within itself! We try to post as many of the local weekly runs in the area along with a number of our own. If you have questions, please contact one of the organizers and we will be happy to help you out!! And don't forget to always run happy! McKenzi __________________________________________________ "What distinguishes those of us at the starting line from those of us on the couch is that we learn through …

I aim to create a space where writers can simply come and get work done with their peers. Manuscripts, screenplays, articles, theses, blogs, indecipherable scribbles, or even a finely crafted email, you just show up, chat a little bit, and then get down to business. Everyone in this group can nudge or shove themselves into gear as they see fit. In the end, it’s all about making the time to sit down, shut up, and write.

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 …

A place where great minds in Long Beach & Orange County Real Estate are assembled to try to think up solutions to problems or to envision the future of Real Estate on the Internet. Relating, though not for the sole purpose of, Technology in the industry and how it can benefit a Brokerage or Agent. Discussion around Social Networking and it's place in today's Real Estate world. Ideas on how we can use these technologies to increase our level of communication to the consumer. A place to learn and …

You submit your writing, novels in progress, any genre, non-fiction, stories, articles, memoirs, blogs, poetry, screenplays. Other writers critique so you can make it better. Organizer has 33 books published with four released in 2011, next in July 2012. He just finished his fourth screenplay. If you are writing, or need motivation to get started, or don't know where to turn with your work, join us. We are a working group who knows all writers need help. Which way should you go, e-book, printed, …

My husband and I have recently moved to the area. We are both in our late 20's and expecting our first child! We are looking to find local couples who are also expecting and are interested in building a social network of fun, support, and friendship. It's one thing to read forums and blogs about other people's experiences but another to really be able to talk and share in person. And that is all this group is about. Activities are open for suggestion. Come and join us to share your new-found exc …

Dynamite Editorials is a fashion editorial production company created for the education of emerging industry professionals such as photographers, stylists, models, makeup artists, and hair stylists for the purpose of creating amazing editorials for portfolio use, promotion, and publication. Yes, that’s right Dynamite Editorials gives emerging artists a chance to get PUBLISHED! Artists are able to gain some real life experience working on a fashion production and an opportunity to network while l …

Meet fellow Internet enthusiasts and web designers near you! Come to a Dreamweaver, Internet, and Social Media Group sponsored by the Orange County Digital Arts - (http://www.OCDigitalArts.com/) to compare tools, tips, and templates; trade advice on careers, rates, and freelancing; and share cool websites and applications. Make valuable contacts as you mingle with new friends! Also, make sure you are registered on our official Adobe site at http://groups.adobe.com/groups/8b431a0d96/summary Dream …

Unique Classes, Lectures and meetings which are intended to expand your personal power & empower you in all areas of your life. Darshini In Spirit is a (British) INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CLAIRCOGNITIVE (which is a Medium, Psychic, Clairvoyant, Clair-audio, Clairsentient & other gifts). DARSHINI IS AN AUTHOR, BI-MONTHLY GUEST ON AN INTERNATIONAL RADIO SHOW AND IS ON T.V.. She is also a Motivational/Guest Speaker, Spiritual & Empowerment Teacher (70+ uniquely evocative life-changing empowerme …

Meditation is an excellent way to reduce the stress in your life, without the side effects of medication. Whether you are struggling with cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease, fatigue, insomnia, chronic pain, or numerous other health problems that are worsened by stress, you can proactively learn how to reduce the stress in your life through meditation. If you would like to learn about meditation and how it can improve your overall health and well-being, join us for our weekly seminar. Dr. …

Welcome to IMPART . . . The Institute for Mediumship, Psychic, Astrological, and Reiki Training! My name is Dr. Anne Reith, and I have dedicated my life to the training of others as a full-time metaphysical and healing arts teacher. I am a psychic, medium, channeler, astrologer, Law of Attraction coach, teacher, author, Reiki Master/Teacher, and Karuna Reiki® Master/Teacher. I have over 30 years of teaching experience, including as a tenured faculty member at several major universities. My goal …

Greetings! My name is Antonius and I'm a long-time personal fitness instructor based here in beautiful OC. I wanted to extend the reach of our fitness programs to the Meetup community in order to add fresh new personalities and energy to our groups. I invite you to learn a little more about our Meetup program below. Again, you are most welcome here! Background Group fitness thrives off of the energy people bring and the more people, typically the more energy! This Meetup is an addition to class …

This group was formed because several friends wanted to learn how to use their everyday digital cameras. It is our mission to make digital photography accessible to all people, and to give the amateur photographer the tools to be able to capture the beauty and action of their lives in order to create lasting memories. We hope to improve and strengthen our meetings, creating an open environment where novices and intermediate photographers will feel comfortable gaining knowledge, and experimenting …

The purpose of this group is to bring together active professional alternative wellness practitioners (reiki, hypnotherapy, EFT, NLP, etc.) who seek and are willing to provide peer support for others on similar paths. (This group does not provide instruction or certification, and is only open to people who are actively practicing or beginning a professional practice right now.) The underlying concept of the group is that each of us can enjoy greater success by working together - by sharing busin …

I feel that we African-American/ multi-racial adults and children need natural options for our hair. This is a regular meeting workshop/seminar for adults  to talk about products, regimins, feelings/expereinces about having and wanting to transition to natural hair. We will have different topics every three months.  The workshop is $2 per entire family group in order to pay for ), provided snacks/drinks, Meet-up costs,  copies provided etc. You may visit my blog at http://curlssetfree.wordpress. …

Hi, My name is Bobbi Palmer. I'm The Dating and Relationship Coach for Women Over 40. I created this group to bring resources and opportunities to help women over 40 learn how to have fun dating and find a special guy to share a loving relationship. Also, to help you connect with other fabulous women. If you are a smart, independent women who has built a good life for yourself…yet you know your life could be even fuller if you could find that man who adores and fulfills you…this group is for you …

Hi my name is Christine Marie aka depodol & I've been writing since I was 15 years old... My New Year's Resolution for 2010 was to write more and hopefully have something published by the end of the year. I've learned that the only thing that REALLY motivates me are other writers that share the same passion for their writing talent, so I created this writer's group. This group's main purpose to bring aspiring writers together to share & motivate each other into a positive & productive direction. …

The best way to know what vnext is all about is to view this video (new blog, needs content): http://bit.ly/vnext-interview or on YouTube here:  http://bit.ly/CrescentSolutionsVnextInterview. Although we've had numerous high-profile speakers, including ex-MSFT CTO's, CEO's and some of the best developers in their fields such as Laurent Bugnion of MVVM Light, Brian Lagunas and Craig Shoemaker of Infragistics, and many, many more, we were lucky enough to have Mr. Charles Petzold (Bill Gates named …