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 …

The Newport Jaycees is the premier social networking and leadership training organization in Orange County. The only requirement is that you are between the ages of 21 and 40. We have over 120 members and over 10 quality events each and every month. The Jaycees offers: social events community service projects leadership development opportunities personal growth projects trainings and more You can do as much or as little as you like. We have a variety of activities each month that are organized …

Meet Libertarians near you! Come to a local Libertarian Meetup to share your opinions on today's political climate and issues and learn how you can contribute to America's political future. Everyone interested in Libertarianism is welcome!

Animal Protection and Rescue League is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which works to document and expose animal cruelty occurring behind closed doors, educates the public on animals issues through innovative outreach campaigns, and works with policymakers and politicians to implement humane change. Since forming in 2003, APRL has garnered the attention of national and international media, influenced animal protection legislation, conducted numerous rescues of abused factory farmed …

We're excited to have a Meetup group for LockandkeyEvents.com, Orange County and Long Beach! This group is created for Singles Professionals to meet, mix and mingle at a party with a "twist"...(a fun twist, that is). Currently we have Lock and Key parties every 2-3 months, typically in the age range of 22-45s. The majority of people attending actually fit into the suggested age range (people from 21 through their 50's attend our parties). So don't worry, sign up. By joining this group, not o …

Meet with other local floor and online traders (face to face or online to your PC through our state of the art webinar tools) who engage in futures, index's, stocks, commodities and forex trading. The goals is to create a supportive environment where all group members can share their ideas, learn something new and ultimately achieve success in their trading plan. Our group includes experienced local floor and online traders and newbie’s looking to start out on the right trading foot. We will mee …

EXPERIENCE "TRAVEL & CULTURES" WITH US! TRAVEL stems from a passion, and a curiosity about the next town over, the world and its many cultures. This group was formed out of that passion as well as a keen interest in sharing it with others. Whether you want to explore your backyard or the world, This Group's for You! Do you love to travel or talk travel? Whether you’re just curious, a travel wannabe or a globetrotter you can enjoy the energy and information our members offer. This is a fun and …

This group is for fun, sexy singles in Orange County from around ages 25 - 45 who are looking to get out more and meet other fun, flirty singles. Not for the shy or timid, we are looking for fun, outgoing singles who not afraid to let loose! Our goal is to have meetups often and promote them well to ensure a great turnout. Some of the events that will be featured in this group are: Meet n Greets at local bars, clubs, and lounges Happy Hours (Taco Tuesday, Happy Hump Day, Thirsty Thursday) Enjo …

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 …

- 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 …

Welcome to the OC Good Life! We are glad you found us! OC Good Life is the fifth largest Meetup group in the entire country, so you have come to the right place! You only live once! Our group of fun, friendly people, whether single, married, attached, kids, pets, or not, will welcome you. We're lucky to live in Orange County where we can (and will) enjoy local social activities like: Dining Wine Tasting Dancing Volleyball Hiking Museums Art Exhibits Live Music Cultural Festivals Karaoke …

How would you like to have a network of friends and professionals who know you and know your business? People do business with people they LIKE! Newport Partners offers a weekly focus group to share not only leads, but your ideas, challenges and celebrations. We are a network of business professionals who come together LIVE and in person to inspire and motivate one another! Hear solid business advice how to grow your company through the past experiences of others, learn savvy marketing technique …

This group is for anyone who is interested in learning more about WordPress. Each month we hold a free meetup at the Microsoft Store in South Coast Plaza where we cover a topic in detail then do a question and answer session and meet and greet. It's a great way to learn more about WordPress and meet other people who love working with it as well. We also offer seminars each month covering WordPress for beginners to advanced users along with other seminars like Adobe Photoshop and Digital Photogra …

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 …

"I dream my painting then I paint my dream" -- Van Gogh Who are we? What really matters? Where do we want to go in life? And how do we get there? You're reading the books. You're attending the seminars. You are listening to the CDs. You get the concepts. But somehow transferring the teachings into your daily life is challenging. Or maybe you are like so many others who just don't know where to begin. There are a myriad authors and speakers covering a myriad different topics. What do you focus …

Vegan Drinks is back!  Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or just curious, meet others who share your interest at our next fun and healthy social event.  Non-drinkers are welcome.  All events are free - just pay for your own food and drink.

This group exist to facilitate the practice of Chinese languages by fluent and non-fluent speakers in the Chinese languages. The main purposes of this group is to try to converse and improve in whatever areas of the Chinese languages (Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese, Hakka, etc) as we like and can on mutual topics of interests. To join this group, you should be able to speak some Chinese Mandarin language.   The level should be at least beginner before you join this group.    Most the the group m …

We want to connect investors with technology and marketing companies. Technology more than ever is rapidly expanding. There are many great technology solutions in the works. Unfortunately, it is difficult for many to network with the right groups and professionals. We want to simplify this by creating a valuable networking group for our members.

We're NOT your typical singles group!  We're good looking, actively adventurous, young (and young at heart), and full of vibrant positive energy!  ROCKSTARS seize the night, live in the moment, and let our hair down.  Most of all... we're FUN!  We like to network, party, and develop lasting friendships without the stuffy boring stuff like the OTHER groups out there... If you haven't slurped up a tequila body shot, danced your ass off at your VIP table, or had your fellow Party Animals give you a …

Designing for T-shirts and garments is one of those areas where just the smallest details done right can make a huge difference: between a few sales & a lot of sales or between a promotional shirt that is used to clean a car and one that’s not just worn, but people ask you where one bought the shirt. The purpose of the group is to help people that want to make garments for any reason including: - Promotional giveaways (premiums) for their company. - Designs and illustrations meant for sale of th …

About the 'Right Living Program':  Right Living is a 20-week life empowerment and recovery program designed for those suffering from a broken emotional system caused by abuse, divorce or 'life'.  It is offered by The W.I.N. Foundation, A 501(c)3, developed in 1995 by Dr. Tracy (ph.D.) About The WIN Foundation:  WIN has been working in the world of recovery for over 15-years.  Over 15,000 women have gone through our program.  WIN is committed to the emotional healthm personal self-esteem & empow …

Do you have what it takes to be part of the Orange County’s newest exclusive group? If you went to school during the Reagan era and the fall of the Berlin Wall.... If you remember when Davy Jones took Marcia Brady to the Senior Prom.... And if you witnessed first-hand the introduction of MTV, video games, and the first home computers.... Than you are part of the X Factor. Generation X (1965-1985) is often touted as the first generation to get it right. We are savvy and resourceful, have gre …

We are a group of local people who help homeless dogs and cats find good homes. We coordinate with city shelters and local rescue groups to provide foster homes, adoption assistance, medical services,etc, for local animals in need. We are a 501C3 nonprofit organization. Our members each contribute in their own special way based on thier skills and interest. We find our work to be very rewarding. It's great to see animals and their new owners live richer lives as a result of our efforts.

I've recently found that my single friends have slowly diminished. I have some amazing girlfriends, but as they get married they aren’t as available to go out and have fun. Sound familiar? Then you are in the right place! This is a group for fun, friendly, educated women (in their 20s and 30s) that would like to make friends while scouting out the scene and potentially meeting cute, interesting men (we don’t expect to be single forever :) ). Though there are groups out there that focus on meetin …

This most recent election (November 6, 2012) has established that there is no hope, in the foreseeable future, to return to a constitutionally limited federal government that exists to protect the Birth Rights of each individual human being. The fact that the majority of voters reelected Barack Obama to the Presidency reveals that the American electorate prefers collectivism-socialism to individualism-capitalism; and by their vote they have accelerated the path to a society wherein the individua …

Coast 2 Coast REIA is your nationwide advocate for real estate investing. We are focused on providing opportunity, forging education, and connecting our members with multiple strategic partnerships in the Real Estate Industry to catapult their investing career. At Coast 2 Coast REIA our mission is helping investors of all types find deals that suit them. Our Motto is, “Moving forward by giving back”. By creating an environment of connecting people to collaborate on opportunities, help members fi …

Welcome to the OC Fun Young Couples group! This group is for all young couples, married or dating, who want to meet other like minded couples to hang out with and make new friends. My husband and I have been looking for a fun laid back group for couples, but haven't found the right one, so we've decided to organize our own. We want to be able to get together to try new places for drinks, lunch/dinner, movies, hang out at the beach, hiking and anything else we can find fun. We'd also like this to …

This is a group of actual heroes that meet twice a week to change the world. We have been meeting since 2000 to find ways to be modern day superheroes by funding retired CIA, NSA, KGB, Mi6, Delta Force (SFOD-D) and Interpol operatives to work with the FBI to stop Extreme Human Rights Abusers. If you care about human rights abuse and the United Nation's 37 Rights of Children and would like to have a direct hand in stopping badguys please join us!! We need more local heroes to join our group!