The Orange County Knitting and Crochet Group is open to all Yarn Lovers in the OC area, of all ages and skill levels. We are an open community, interested in spreading the joy of all fiber related addictions. We do not teach knitting or crochet, but are happy to answer any questions you may have once you have the basics! Bring your friends, bring your projects, bring your questions! We promise that this group will constantly evolve, exploring new areas of the craft and engaging participants in n …

The Orange County Drum Circle (OCDC) Meetup is made up of hand drummers who play African, Afro-Cuban, Latin, pop, and “world” percussion.  We put on community drum events, paid performances, and facilitated drumming workshops & events. Drumming spans traditional (cultural) drumming, shows & special events, community outreach, private parties, company retreats, wellness and spirituality. Many of our members are seasoned percussionists. If you are interested in hosting a drum event, please contact …

Democracy for America • Orange County DFA-OC dates to the early days of the Howard Dean presidential campaign. The initial meetings of Dean For America began in late 2002, as Dean’s message that the “people have the power” and it was time to “take back America” attracted broad grassroots support across the country. With the end of his presidential campaign, the Orange County group became Democracy for America-Orange County. Since then, we have continued to support Dean’s initial agenda. We ha …

Orange County Golden Retriever & Friends is a group formed for those who love their goldens. Meet friendly Golden Retrievers and fellow Golden enthusiasts in the Orange County area and beyond. All types of Golden Retrievers are welcome including mixed breed. We will meet in various dog beaches and parks in Orange County at least once per month. Nothing is more fun than dozens of Goldens playing at the beach! We welcome any suggestions for future events.

SocialMixin.com is THE place for Orange County’s up n’ comers, established scenemakers and top professionals to gather, catch a breather from the hectic pace, chill out in a comfortable scene and enjoy a classy evening with friends - with an emphasis on good times and good conversation accompanied by good food and good drink. Our goal is to be able to spend quality time with the people we have met and want to meet, on both a professional and/or personal level. Too often we are all so extremely …

The Greater Orange County Animal Rights Roundtable (GOCART) is dedicated to fostering awareness and discussion of issues concerning animal advocacy and veganism in Orange County and the rest of Southern California.  We meet every other month for a casual vegan dinner and an open-forum discussion.  Meetings are loosely-structured with a speaker, a basic agenda and a moderator.  Our meetings are guided by principles of non-judgment and non-confrontation. There is no charge to attend. Anyone is wel …

Our name is changing from Irvine-Newport Beach REAL Karaoke to Orange County REAL Karaoke. The name change will better reflect the new locations I have added in both North and South OC. However.... the FUN remains the same! Orange County REAL Karaoke will meet several times a week at various venues throught Orange County. You are always welcome to text/call me @ 714 510-1609 with question...or for directions, if you get lost. By the way....your host....that would be ME, is a Cal State Fullerton …

Welcome to MOMs Travel Club! The Premier Travel Club for MOMs that travel with their kids. We understand how tough it is to travel with kids. The never ending to-do list that consist of planning, scheduling, packing and so much more that you have to manage before, during and after your travels. We also understand how lonely traveling with kids can be.  When it’s time for you to relax and have a break from it all who is there for you? But as MOMs, we endure all of this stress with li …

- MISSION STATEMENT - DESPERATE PAWS OF ORANGE COUNTY DOG CLUB is a NOT-FOR-PROFIT CLUB designed to get PARENTS and their PAWS out of the house and enjoying life. The club was specifically created to place PARENTS and their PAWS together in fun social activities, while Advocating for Dog Welfare and Adoption. ALL FRIENDLY PARENTS AND THEIR PAWS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN! MEMBERSHIP IS FREE!! Through the club we hold fun social activities, outings and events such as trips to Dog Beaches, Bark P …

Social Media Mastermind Orange County (SMMOC) was founded by Bob Watson in May 2009. SMMOC is a facilitated discussion group providing a safe* environment to share and learn social media, technology and the Internet. Come ready to listen and participate! We meet most Saturday mornings from 9-11. From our beginnings when we met at Peets coffee in San Clemente we have grown to a solid base of over 400 members worldwide and our meetings are now primarily held at the SMMOC Lab/Klingaman Creative …

You should join this group if you want to swing dance in Orange County. Total hopeless clueless beginners are welcome. You never need a partner because we all dance with each other. Our meetup is part of the larger OC Swing scene. Sometimes we have meetup member only classes and sometimes we have public outings at ATOMIC Ballroom in Irvine and Strutters' Ball in Orange. Swing dancing is an all ages experience, so whether you are young or old or something in between, we want to dance with yo …

Hi, I am Katie and I have been in the business of introducing quality single friends and clients to each other for many years! My passion for this rewarding task is born out of love for people and seeing a strong need for it in Orange County communities.  Yes, we started in Spontaneous Singles in L.A. and that has kept us busy as you can probably imagine.  (So many O.C. singles were driving all this way to hang out with us, so as an appreciation- we are bringing an active Spontaneous Singles' ch …

The Third Option is a group program to build better marriages. It is designed for all married couples and can be used as marriage enrichment for healthy couples who want to enhance their relationship, or as crisis intervention for couples who are separated or considering divorce. For a hurting couple, Option 1 is to stay miserable in an unhappy marriage, and Option 2 is to get out - divorce. The "Third Option" is to learn the skills needed to have a happy and healthy relationship. One partner wh …

We are Tech In Motion: Orange County Orange County: Where high tech meets the beach. Our aim is to unite the multitude of industries, from software products to financial giants. If you are a tech lover, an expert in the field, or an open-minded entrepreneur, then this is the group for you. We’re hoping to unite our fellow tech enthusiasts! *We already have 2 staffing firms dedicated to offering career counseling services to our members, so we ask that no 3rd party recruiters join this meetup. An …

"The FIRM BNI" is a nine year old award winning business networking group in Orange County that meets at the Mesa Verde Country Club in Costa Mesa, CA, on Wednesday mornings from 7:15AM-9:00AM. Our numbers speak for themselves:  Reporting period October-October. * 2007: Total number of members 17. Total revenue generated from referrals: $510,000. * 2008: Total number of members 25. Total revenue generated from referrals: $1,075,000. * 2009: Total number of members 27. Total revenue generated …

The purpose of this group is to create and environment in which people come to learn how to dance salsa within a group as they develop friendships so they can learn, dance, practice together, go to salsa clubs, as a group of friends. This offers an opportunity for people to meet, make friends, have fun, come together and start an amazing hobby that changes lives. Salsa has brought so much to my life that i love sharing it and helping people through it. This group meets for salsa boot camp, weekl …

Every couple has what it takes to create a World Class Marriage! Great marriages are made, not born! But many of us don’t know how to make our relationships better. The World Class Marriage Workshop empowers couples with insights, tools, and practical steps to reach a new level of intimacy, understanding, and vitality. The Workshop is based on the book World Class Marriage: How to Create the Relationship You Always Wanted with the Partner You Already Have by internationally acclaimed authors and …

The Cash Flow Zones Group is dedicated to the purpose of educating Orange County investors about the value of real estate investing outside of California with cash flow in mind.  We all love living in Southern Orange County but it doesn't mean that Orange County is the most lucrative place to create a cash flow or supplemental income.  The organizer will take the time to share with you years of research into "High Yield Cash Flow Zones." The organizer will also teach you how to avoid critical mi …

"Ava, Founder and Presiding Priestess of The GODDESS TEMPLE of Orange County, is leading the way in returning to the forefront the remembering of the fourth aspect of Woman, “the Queen.” This is one of the primary teachings of The TEMPLE, and our most important contribution to women’s spirituality today. In her teachings every Sunday, in her amazing and groundbreaking “Queen Convocations,” and in her book, Queen of Your Realm ©, Ava explains with clarity, insight and humor this forgotten but utt …

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Orange County SEO and Internet Marketing will be offering weekly FREE seminars on all aspects of Internet Marketing including SEO (search engine optimization), pay-per-click, youtube, twitter, facebook, LinkedIn, other social media, sales copy, conversion marketing, CMS web design, search optimized web design and everything else you need to know to make money and build your business online! All talks will be given by professional, certified marketing professionals FREE to help you double your bu …

Welcome Citizens! The Centrist Political Action Citizens of Orange County, CA is a group of U.S. citizens in the Orange County area who meet to: 1) create an effective solution to the lingering economic crisis, 2) explore creating an empowering centrist political party, 3) promote the centrist political perspective, and 4) enjoy fellowship with other centrists. The Great Recession’s lingering effects continue to cause tremendous suffering for scores of millions of Americans without any real sign …

Women's Business Connection (WBC) is a warm and friendly business networking group of female entrepreneurs and executives based in Orange County, California. The group meets twice monthly over breakfast and exchanges marketing ideas, referrals, and genuine support for the growth and management of each member's business in a relaxed, non-competitive environment.  As a member of Womens Business Connection-Orange County you must attend the meetings or send a Representative in your place.   (Per our …

Professional Photographers Of Orange County (PPOC) is comprised of working photographers who continually strive to increase their knowledge of photography. Our members, both professional and aspiring professionals participate in continuing education through national, state and local seminars and studio shares, and workshops.

The UUASC is for all persons using UNIX either personally or professionally, or interested in learning more about UNIX. We recognize all varieties of UNIX, including (without prejudice) SCO, Linux, SVr4, Solaris, AIX, HP/UX, and BSD. This is a good place to meet others with similar interests and broaden your skills and knowledge. There are two UUASC chapters serving Los Angeles and Orange Counties. This meetup is for the Orange County Chapter. We are always looking for interesting presentations …

Hi everyone. I wanted to start a group for stay-at-home parents of young children in Orange County to get together and do some fun outings, mostly during weekdays. I know there are a few similar groups already and I've heard good things about them but some of them seem to be geared toward niche groups so I decided to start one just geared toward all stay-at-home parents of young children. I think it'd especially be great to have some dads join, although I didn't want to make it specifically a da …

This group is for anyone who is new to the Orange County area looking to meet new people. I recently relocated to Costa Mesa and am interested in exploring the area and meeting interesting people! We can do various activities, visit restaurants, and just generally help each other become acclimated to the Orange County area... all while having fun!

Welcome to Co-Founders Wanted of Orange County Meetup group! Maybe you are a serial entrepreneur, maybe you are a developer, and maybe corporate life is not for you. Have you been doing searches on CoFoundersLab.com? Tasted a startup, or want to startup your own business? Co-Founders Wanted of Orange County serves as an in-person matchmaking service for co-founders. Did you know VCs prefer co-founders over one-man startups? There are lots of benefits to starting a business with someone who compl …