Welcome to the Investor's Business Daily Meetup Leader Meetup group! The IBD Meetup Leader group is used as a forum for IBD Meetup Organizers around the world to communicate. Feel free to use this group to connect with other organizers, and utilize the message boards to share ideas for strengthening and improving your groups.

Are you a person of good taste who wants to make a difference? Do people consider you someone who "knows how to live" and yet you'd be the first to step forward to help someone in need? This group aims to bring together people who like to have a good time, have a palate for fine foods and spirits and are socially conscious in ways big and small. We'll organize fun events at hot venues, experience some of LA's finest restaurants and incorporate opportunities to give back.  We'll explore hidden ge …

SEMPO Los Angeles is the local working group of Search Engine Marketing Professionals Organization (SEMPO). We are open to SEMPO members and anyone interested in Search Marketing, SEO, PPC and other search-related topics. We hold regular events that offer educational and networking opportunities for local SEM professionals as well as students interested in launching a career in search engine marketing. SEMPO L.A. was formed in the fall 2010. The group recognizes the importance of an engaged memb …

We are Raw Organic Food Enthusiasts and Gluten Free food fans. We are here to network, socialize, pot lucks, parties, events, learn how to enjoy these foods and lifestyle in a fun way in Los Angeles and in Santa Monica too. Please join whether you are new, a beginner, expert or just interested in more healthy foods and fun. There is a fun social aspect and we will have great events, potlucks, special discounts and more.

I'm No Bully! is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving as activists in the prevention of bullying and raising worldwide awareness to the short and long-term effects of children being bullied. We put together events to raise money for families who have children who have committed suicide from being bullied and to donate to schools to implement anti-bullying programs

This meetup is a community based support and educational structure designed for people to share experiences, learn about GAPS, learn new recipes, and have questions answered by GAPS Practitioners. All GAPS clients and anybody who is interested in learning about GAPS may attend. GAPS is an acronym that was trademarked for Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride in 1988. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride holds a Degree in Medicine and Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human …

Welcome to Our Qmunity!!! Hi, welcome to the West LA Queer Families Community on Meetup! This group is intended for active queer (LGBTI) parents and families with kids of all ages who are interested in building a local family-centered community on the Westside.  We will get together to explore West LA and surrounding areas, including: local parks, beaches, zoos, aquariums, indoor playgrounds, fairs/festivals, museums, member homes, etc.  In addition to the playdates, we will also post some mommy …

There are definitely many singles who are also vegetarian/vegan (or at least singles who like vegetarian/vegan food) in the SoCal region, interested in meeting people of the opposite gender.  Many people who fit these characteristics are very busy and don't have the time to search and find compatible people. That's where this group can definitely help out. Health conscious people usually have many other common aspects besides what they eat (or don't eat) such as the basic one--many are actually …

Make no mistake, no matter your chronological age, this is not for "old folks"! This is a group for active, friendly, playful vegans, vegetarians, "veg-friendly" and "veg-curious" folks who have gained much experience along with the gray hair and wrinkles. We are passionate about compassion, healthy food choices, and the environment. And we are passionate about having fun! Los Angeles Vegans and Vegetarians Over Forty will meet up for movies, hikes, potlucks, restaurant outings, drinks, and othe …

Blessed Be! We have 2 group for all Wiccans, Pagans, Druids, and other people who have positive magickal paths ( or simply positive paths & haven't explored this kind of community yet). The 1st group below you can participate in thru meetups on this site; the other deeper group you must come to the meetups on this site & meet the organizer & participants in person --to be invited to attend:  Scroll down for info on our deeper group. There seems to be a lack of meetups on the West side of town, …

We are a diverse group of flag football fanatics. We welcome novice & experienced adult players of all ages. Our motto is safety first, then sportsmanship, fun, exercise, & competition. Come make new friends, have fun, and get great exercise at the beach. No fees or donations required! FREE Gatorade & energy bars. We use high quality flags. Our wrist coaches help novices catch on quickly and simulate a real NFL game because we use real NFL plays.  Our rules GUARANTEE that men & women receive the …

We are "Moms of Kindergarten Aged Kids" that are seeking a circle of friends, not only for ourselves, but our children too. The more you participate, the stronger connections you & your child will build. We aim for no-cost or low-cost events, that are FUN and educational but anyone is welcome to splurge and organize an event that may be more costly. The goal is to have fun and allow you and your child to be yourselves in comfortable environments. No judgments here! We all have our ups and downs! …

A virtual homeschooling cooperative for families with kids K-12 to connect and share interests through workshops, park days, community service, trips, tours and more. HOW TO POST: Please note that when you post a new event, it may take up to 24 hours for your event to be announced to other members with you designated as the event "host." Once you are designated the host and your Meetup event is official, you can add an RSVP limit to your post. (Meetup sets up the site this way, so that the sit …

Je veux, donc je peux! "Nous savons, nous savons que nous savons jamais" (We know, we know that we never know) When it comes to food, we can never know everything.  Would you like to join our never-ending food adventure? As food lovers, we cook and dine out together, trade recipes/tips/ideas and discuss all the food magic, maybe in French, too. http://youtu.be/_H3rvT8gVcc Video from "Southern Style BBQ Meetup by Heather" on August 2, 2009: http://www.meetup.com/LACooking/events/10808773/?act …

Catalyst is a non-profit organization designed to break down the barriers of the entertainment industry providing resources to empower artists to pursue their craft to the best of their ability. The only criteria of art created in or through this organization is that all art endorsed by CatalystArt must be in some way for the betterment of mankind. This group will be the Genesis of this non-profit organization. We will be meeting to share ideas and grow this non-profit into a full independent no …

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Welcome to Hiking With Dean, the best hiking group this side of the Los Angeles River! We are headquartered in Brentwood, gateway to "The Big Wild"-- an 18,500-acre swath of the Santa Monica Mountains that includes 10,000-acre Topanga State Park and other public lands at San Vicente Mountain Park (aka the Nike Missile Base), Rustic, Sullivan and Mandeville canyons. Formally the original "The Weekday Hikers," we now meet regularly on the weekends for hikes mostly in and around the Santa Monica Mo …

A group connecting producers, directors, writers, actors, DP's, and others involved with film and TV industries. We feature networking for both group members and with other meetup groups, including the Entertainment Industry, Hollywood Film Industry, and LA Screenwriters, where I am an organizer or assistant organizers, and others involved with films and TV. Besides networking, we will be offering workshops, seminars, and other tips and techniques to build your career in these industries.

Oh yes! it is a reality that the Economic and Social Conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continue to improve significantly. According to the World Bank, the economy grew by 5.3 percent in 2012, and 5.6 percent in 2013. The bank predictions state that, the Continent's long-term growth will increasingly reflect interrelated social and demographic changes creating new domestic engines of growth. The bank's researchers highlighted that, urbanization, an expanding labor force, and the rise of the …

Our vision is to create a network of outdoors enthusiasts to share our adventures, to learn from, to have fun with, and to create life long friends. We hike in the Santa Monica Mountains. This is a non profit organization and we will be donating back to the community by having beach cleanups. Our group is also committed to protecting the special places we hike. Our new conservation effort seeks to protect threatened areas in the local mountains through fun and easy actions we can take. Have f …

Come join this organized weekly pick-up group that welcomes Flag Football enthusiasts of ALL SKILL LEVELS. We cater to both young and old, guy's and gal's who are looking to get some exercise, while having having fun and meeting / networking with new people from all over Los Angeles. Our group just celebrated it's 2 year anniversary and the membership is growing like crazy. While other flag football groups have recently sprung up and have tried to copy our style, we are the original recipe and …

Come and play in a conscious way! Explore, learn, grow, evolve, practice, and develop community with open minded, alive, awake people. Sexual energy is a powerful tool for transformation, healing, solidifying relationship, and community building. This group is about helping Los Angelenos meet their deep inner yearning for more sensuality, more sexiness, and more connection. We do this by inviting any and all sex positive groups, events, or individuals to let the group know about happenings that …

I created this group for women in their 30s and 40s but we are open to any ages. We are working professionals looking to meet new friends for dining out, bar hopping, beach trips, festivals, sunset cruises, shopping, movies and any other local events that may be going on. As the organizer for the group, I always tell new members that I am open to any ideas for events and if you have suggestions you can post what you want on the site. Before I became an organizer I was a member of other meetup gr …

I am starting this group as I am a first time mom with a 3.5 month baby boy and have no friends with babies in the area (Westside, MDR/Culver City). I tried to join a few when I was pregnant but the restrictions were so crazy, I fit into none as my baby wasn't born between these months, etc.  I want a place for working moms, stay at home moms, single moms and moms to be can find a place to relax, find support,  become friends, organize play dates, and just be plain ol' wine drinking buddies (wit …

Namaste! Meet those interested in a Dharma path and Tibetan Buddhists near you! Come to the Buddhism Meetup group to discover the Dharma through the practice of wisdom and compassion. We have regular meetings and organize visits by masters of meditation in the Mahayana and Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Why Tibetan Buddhism? Well, in their mountainous isolation, the Tibetans did an amazing job of preserving the teachings of the Buddha, going back to the times of the great Mahasiddhas ( …

Hi Everyone, My name is Eva and I am the new organizer of LA Bachata Meetup as well as the organizer of a meetup group called Salsa and Bachata San Fernando Valley Meetup Group, founded in September 2011. I've always had a strong passion for music and dance and I love to share the joy and happiness dancing brings to my life. Together with my dance partner and a co-instructor Jose Hernandez and thank to all our friends, students and supporters we have been so blessed to have built up, in the last …

I'm the new Organizer, March 20, 2011, re-organizing for 30-60 days. GROUP IS SEASONAL:  Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall Open to Ideas about Walking, Hiking, San Vincente Stairs, always working as a TEAM.  In this group, we listen to IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS. Your family members, husband, boyfriend, co-workers, neighbors, doggies, children are always WELCOME!! Let's walk, hike, or San Vincente Stairs, then remaining group members visit the local Health Food Bar, WINE BAR, Whole Foods, or whatever M …

This group is for multiracial, multiethnic, transracially-adopted, mixed families! All parents need a good support network; join other interracial families who are going through the same parenting adventures as you. Plus, your kids can develop friendships with other biracial/multiracial/adopted kids. This group is part of Multiracial Americans of Southern California (MASC), which is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the mixed race community for over 20 years. Visit www.mascsite.org …