Join us at The Science Cafe for the latest science served fresh with a side of coffee or other beverage. We meet at venues throughout the SoCal region, doing everything from daytrips to lectures. There's something for everybody! Whether it's attending an exhibit on Mummies in Santa Ana with homeschoolers, hearing an astronaut speak in San Diego, singles going on a daytrip to a MCAS Miramar Air Sh...ow, or science hobbyists learning about what happened to poor Pluto up in Altadena, there's somet …

We'd like to work through some of the seminal texts in computer science that normally collect dust on the bookshelf (AIMA, PAIP, SICP, TAOCP, &c.) We've finished up Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs; and are currently working through Russell and Norvig's Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach.

IEAA functions as a community for non-theists. We welcome atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, brights, skeptics and secular humanists of all ages from Riverside, San Bernardino, Redlands, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Corona, Temecula, Murrietta, Perris, Sun City, Lake Elsinore, Yucaipa, and Apple Valley. Our primary goal is to give all freethinkers a sense of community that might otherwise be missing in their lives. In addition we strive to educate the public about the positive values of non-theism …

Welcome to the Element School Community. We join together to develop and offer our transformative education program dedicated to creating a culture in which every individual thrives. We promote the personal growth, success, and happiness of every student in the context of a community centered on learning through the arts, humanities, and sciences. Our program is based on Personal Empowerment Principles and holistic life practices that create a context for learning that is integrated, meaningful, …

Renaissance Experiences. 21st Century Skills. Life Mastery. Think Renaissance learning experience.  Imagine apprentice opportunities and programs that develop not only the mind but the heart, body and spirit as well. Picture a proactive community of parents, educators, organizers, mentors, and youth advocates who are enthusiastic about creating valuable learning opportunities and meaningful life experiences to tweens and teens. Sounds like what you're looking for? Let's join forces and togethe …

Welcome to The Wine Club, a Pasadena-and-beyond group that encourages lovers of the grape (and those who want to be) to explore the wide world of wine through local tastings, wine-and-food events, winery visits and private parties. While many members of this group are true connoisseurs, this is NOT a high-society, button-down, hushed-tones collection of snooty people to sniff and swirl with. Rather, it's a club for everyone who wants to enjoy good wine, learn more about the art and science of ta …

A Meetup group for those looking to share and learn about User Experience This is a group for individuals, entrepreneurs and professionals interested in or passionate about the world of User Experience and how it helps make this world a better place. This is an open group located in the Inland Empire. This meetup will be dedicated to sharing, educating, supporting and collaborating on this growing sector. Our events will be agile and responsive to the needs of it's UX Fans (members). The venue a …

This group intends to offer support to new-intermediate Ruby and Ruby on Rails aspirants interested in learning and sharing what they learn with others. The group is also seeking to create a support network for teachers (and non-teachers) that want to draw connections of programming concepts to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

For lots of links -GO HERE: http://www.meetup.com/O-C-Label-GMO-Supporters/pages/Important_Links_-to_webs,_articles,_Ytubes_etc Less than 5 WEEKS is ALL we have to educate people in Orange County - 5 WEEKS! LETS SEIZE THIS MOMENT TO PASS THIS IMPORTANT LEGISLATION We are a loosely structured group of individuals who have decided to join together to assure that Californians know about Proposition 37 -the California ballot initiative to Label Genetically Modified Ingredients (GMO) in foods. If you …

This Meetup Group was formed to provide regular Starparties for astronomers, and would be astronomers, in all stages of proficiency. The purpose of the group is to meetup regularly at the Adler Observatory located on Ortega Hiway, Lake Elsinore for a monthly Saturday Night Starparty. Prospective members should not join this group if they are unable or unwilling to regularly attend the Starparty meetups, as the purpose of this meetup is to actually meetup and do astronomy. Persons interested in a …

We are an encouraging family social group who seeks to understand and apply science, math, and rational thinking to normal family life. We promote activities such as "Science Saturdays", where we work on Maker Projects or the use of Open Source Science Software for your specific science interest. We encourage rational thinking and use of math for decision making with projects based on the books Head First Data Analysis and Baseball Hacks. If you are looking for a social group who encourages your …

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 …

Welcome to Rosewood Our goal: Inspire, Uplift and Educate Join us for our monthly presentations in the fields of holistic health and metaphysics. In our ever changing world we have access to so much information its difficult to keep up. You might not be aware of all  the different modalities and schools of thought that you might benefit from. I invite you to join us. Your sure to find something that resonates with you and from there magic begins. Tina Foran 909-215-5591 Special Events to be …

Business by referral is one of the most powerful ways of generating revenue for your small business. Whether you own a traditional business, home based business, online business or are a small business professional it's a form of business development you can master. But, it takes time, a plan of action and a set of habits to master the art and science of word of mouth referrals. This Meetup is dedicated to helping you develop and implement a Referral Plan of Action. Each local small business own …

We are a local group of compassionate people dedicated to healthy lifestyles that promote kindness and peace in our community.  We're based in Orange County, California.  However, our offerings are relevant for people anywhere in the world as online wellness sessions and virtual events. Veganism is the foundation for justice, health, wholeness, and compassion in our lives and in the larger world. I've found that there are many vegan groups out there, but many of us (including myself) would benef …

The Parapsychology Association of Riverside, Inc. (PAR) was founded in 1971 by Hazel Denning, PhD. Dr. Denning, with a group of like-minded, visionary friends formed an organization to research and learn about the field of parapsychology and spirituality. Since then PAR has grown and changed as the science has discovered more that confirms life beyond the physical and mind beyond the brain. Our goal is to offer educational opportunities to everyone interested in the fields of metaphysics, spirit …

This group is a newly formed hub for the emerging field of evolutionary spirituality, in particular a new spiritual teaching called Evolutionary Enlightenment, recently synthesized into a book of the same name written by spiritual teacher Andrew Cohen. Our most basic goal is to host regular gatherings and events that convey the essential ideas of this new spiritual perspective. Towards this, the core of our meetup will focus on discussions using excerpts or chapters from the book as starting poi …

Please see the OC Global Warming Committee website Also see Facebook Page We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting Recent show on: Ending the Silence on Climate Change Latest Technology on Monitoring Environmental Changes at a Macro Level: New Landsat Earth-monitoring satellite launched from California _________________________________________________________________________________ Sunrun Solar Lease Sunrun Helps You Save on Utilities. America's Leading Solar Company. www.SunRunHome …

This "Long Beach School Garden Angels" group has been formed to support THE HEALTHY HARVEST GARDEN at Lincoln Elementary School in downtown Long Beach, CA. Our school garden is in its tenth year of growth and serves inner-city students through Garden Workshops in the after-school program. During the regular school day, Lincoln teachers are welcome to bring their classes to the garden for experiences in science, language arts, math... A school garden is an outdoor classroom and can serve ever …

The Scholarship Club is a community of parents and students who meet each month to learn how to win local and national scholarships. Meetings of the Scholarship Club are free to students in grades 8 though College. In 2007 we noticed that there was not a lot of information about how to find scholarships and how to apply for them. We found a lot of college planning information, but not a lot of college funding advice designed for parents and students planning to start school soon. We formed this …

If you are a Parent who has kids in 5th grade through College and want to pursue a career in the Digital Arts and Entertainment Industry or simply just want to know more about it, then this MeetUp is for them. The Artist’s Room: Digital Art Mentoring MeetUp provides digital art literacy, education, professionalism, and personal development for students 5th Grade through College. Courses in Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, 2D/3D Art and Animation, Visual Effects/Compositing, Film Editing, and Gam …

I have a couple of extra computers and some networking stuff. I am going to study for A+ then Net+, Security+ and ccna/ccnp. We will be using a variety of learning tools. Video's to ebooks and live demo's to flash cards to whatever you can bring. I invite anyone who wants to get certified to join me and add some accountability. If you already have some of these certifications and would like to help out some noobs that's good too. Member's need to be serious about getting certified.