Aum & Garden is a retail store and gathering place in Sherman Oaks that offers a variety of products, classes and events to uplift and inspire one's life.  Some of our services include Meditation classes and a variety of workshops on everything from Energy Medicine, Integrated Energy Therapy Certification courses and Astrology workshops to Angel Healing, Inspirational Movie Day and Art classes.  Please visit our website: www.aumandgarden.com to learn more about us. We believe in a true sense of …

The purpose of this group is to meet like minded people who enjoy celebrating a Healthy Sustainable Life together while enjoying delicious, beautiful, healthy Raw Foods.  I also work very hard on providing discounts to members from socal organic product/service providers that may be found on: http://www.wix.com/rawbeautyfood/home All are invited to join us in expanding their horizons learning more about raw good, sustainable living, community gardening, farming, composting, yoga, meditation, ex …

You should join this group if you desire to: - consume less - commune more - create more - live simply - save money Analog Living is a series of lectures and workshops focusing on self-sufficiency and the do-it-yourself spirit. Topics will include off-the-grid living, urban homesteading, sustainability, and cultivating an alternative mindset toward consumerism and our way of life. If you have any suggestions on topics or speakers, please feel free to contact me! Micah White // Adbusters

Welcome to Black Outdoors - Los Angeles! Black Outdoors is a community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, gardening, skiing, sports, concerts, outdoor movies, film festivals, seasonal festivals, bowling, volunteering, game nights, BBQ picnics, — and more! Our group is about connecting with people who share your outdoor interests and nurturing your adventurous spirit. While our meetups will be gear …

Welcome to Medical Qigong & Chinese Taoist Medicine Los Angeles! We have classes and events in West LA and Pasadena. Practice medical Qigong for health, wellness, self-healing, and spiritual cultivation with Henry Jun Wah Lee, L.Ac., Physician of Chinese Medicine and Licensed Acupuncturist. Learn different aspects of Chinese Taoist Medicine. Henry is a 39th generation taoist healer as well as a student of world renowned Qi Gong Grand Master Hong Liu. Why learn Medical Qi Gong? The exercises are …

This group is sponsored by Little Acorns Grow Preschool, Kindergarten and Community Center. We have all kinds of fun activities such as puppet shows, sign language, theater classes, soccer classes, community gardening, art classes, music class, drum circles, karate, cooking classes, science fun time, fun with nature and so much more! Most of our activities will be at our amazing play space in Reseda, although we also have some fun excursions. There are also resources for parents such as parentin …

Time to get out of your comfort zone! My Beverly Hills Chapter of BNI (Networking Group) is looking for a videographer, PR person, photographer, business coach, business startup expert, and a bunch of other professions which aren't represented currently in our group of 30. You are cordially invited to a Membership Event meeting of BNI Business Advantage chapter at the Rancho Park Gardens Restaurant, 10460 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m …

We're an eclectic and diverse group of moms (& the occasional dad) who like to take our kids on playdates to fun places and have fun while doing it. In order to be sure that our kids can actually play together, our group is best for moms with kids aged 0-4. We're more likely to... be more clued in than coiffed trust our gut more than we trust gurus delight in deals than delve into debt & go with the flow & let our kids be kids We celebrate our eclectic nature in all sorts of ways: Diversity …

So you have seen the Networking Groups that charge dues on a Monthly, or Yearly Basis. You have been to a few of the meetings and you thought to yourself " Do I really have to pay to network with friendly like-minded professionals? " Well the answer is no, you don't. This particulare networking group works like other networking groups. We have a real estate agent (me) running the meetings. I am also partnered with a Mortgage Broker (so consider that slot filled too). However, this is for people …

I am consolidating this group with www.meetup.com/socalraw please join SoCal Organic Raw Vegan Meetup instead :) If you're not eating RAW and LIVING, you're just not LIVING! Welcome to the events portal for THE GREATER LOS ANGELES RAW AND ORGANIC VEGAN SOCIETY First and foremost, we are seriously dedicated to educating and informing as many people as possible about the benefits of an organic raw and living foods diet. Secondly, we are steadfastly committed to building the best, most cohesive, a …

Outdoor Afro is a social community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! Outdoor Afro disrupts the false perception that black people do not have a relationship with nature. We remember our history in nature, leverage social media, and support relevant local leadership to create interest communities, events, and partnerships that support diverse partici …

We welcome photographers of all skill levels, whether you are a seasoned veteran or just got your first point and shoot you are invited to join us. We offer meetups that range the gamut of photography. Urban photography, Landscape, Nature, Documentary, The PHOTO Essay, Digital, Conventional, Post Processing, Museum & Gallery visits, Botanical Gardens, lectures, workshops, and more! Our goal is to improve our IMAGERY in a fun, un-intimidating environment where everyone is welcome. So join us, che …

I recently joined LASFS [Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society] here in North Hollywood, and reread Theodore Sturgeon's classic "More than Human"; then a Jinni came to me in a dream. "Stop working solo! Call the lone wolf lefties together, bleshing a Sinister-Synergy-Meta-Mind-Meld-Alliance, a veritable whilrwind of wicked wittiness, to subvert the suicidal right-hand dominant culture which is screwing up this beautiful garden planet." Let's face facts! Kingdoms rise and fall, civilizations come …

The Beverly Hills Women's Network is the perfect destination for happy, affluent renaissance women who are focused on living their lives to the fullest and creating a relevant legacy! Renaissance: --n. a revival or rebirth, especially of culture and learning. A renewal of life, interest, or vigor. Membership Has It's Privileges. What Are The Next Steps ? 1. Submit a true, recent and accurate photo of your "human" self and not an "avatar" nor photos of flowers, animals, or the like that you feel …

Monthly Bird Walks with Los Angeles Audubon. Join experienced bird walk leaders who will help you explore the varied habitat in and around the greater Los Angeles Area. All are welcome, but no pets or small children, please. Appropriate for young bird watchers age 6 years and older. Enjoy woodland nature areas, parklands and lakes, natural coastal scrub habitat and saltwater marshes. Binoculars are provided on many of the walks. Bird walks are geared for the beginner/intermediate birders looking …

Permaculture is a holistic design science and open source technology for building sustainable communities. Preparedness is a state of mind and lifestyle that improves quality of life now, while increasing individual/family/community self-reliance when disruption to normalcy occurs. By combining permaculture and preparedness we're able to grow beyond the finite duration of self-reliance and mature to an infinite state of community sufficiency.

We are a group of parents who are passionate about our kids and keeping them active and happy. We want to provide a foundation for well-educated, well-rounded adults. The kids in our group are babies, toddlers, preschoolers, elementary school kids and beyond. Many of our activities are great for a wide range of ages; others will be more geared toward a specific age. Our meetups consist of so many different things which are fun and educational such as fieldtrips to museums, the zoo and plays, art …

If an easy, simplified Tai Chi class designed for the 40+ year olds sounds appealing you are welcome to join us for a peacefully energized experience every Sunday morning in our garden patio from 9:30 to 10:45 am. Afterwards we share a cup of tea and our glow with a short spiritually attuned reading. I have been leading a small drop in class for friends and neighbors for many years and have decided to expand it a little. The form, a modification of Tai Chi Chih I have renamed "Tai Chi Lite", is …

Welcome artists and Interior Designers! Special open studio/new gallery receptions will be given for interior designers who are staging a client’s home or office. Interior designers may also make an appointment for private showings and commissioned work. Interior Designer Series Clara Berta, mixed media abstract artist launches her new 2010 Mixed Media Interior Designer series incorporating rich textures, layers of torn posters, writings and reclaimed exotic materials into her work. Using luxuri …

This is a group for anyone interested in the art of Standing Zen, also known as Qi Gong. All skill levels are welcome. We meet once a week in the activity room at Aum & Garden. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and flat soled shoes. We look forward to meeting you there.

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This group is for all parents of young children who are interested in nurturing an early learning of the Spanish language in their children. "Early research suggested that learning two languages in early childhood is detrimental to a child's cognitive abilities. This was due to the idea that the two languages were learned independently and the knowledge of learning one did not transfer into the other". I am a working mom of a adventurous 6 year old, and have tried to join other mommy groups, but …

Gaia Grove/Seedlings ~ safe, creative, playful community of discovery, growth and transformation for families with small children from about 1 ~ 3 or so, magical moms and/or dads welcome! Join together in community at new and full moons to deepen connection to nature, spirituality, magic, and more, while growing a healthy relationship with the world. Seeking creative, playful, open hearts and minds to grow our family tribe! We will try to connect in the real world on most new and full moons.  Ou …

This meetup is for ladies who would like to personally Buy/Sell/Invest and need a place to start their search for a team and resources.  This group is lead by myself, a licensed agent,  and Christine, a licensed agent and mortgage broker.  It's super duper fantastic that you want to join and I can't wait to meet you to share my love & knowledge of real estate and home ownership. *Not for aspiring or current realtors or continuing education for aspiring or current realtors.* Wanna learn about rea …

Valhalla California is a group based out of Los Angeles whose goal is to form and build a 100% sustainable community. Homes start at $7,000 and grow their own food, recycle water, heat and cool themselves, and utilize solar energy. No bills! Participants can focus all their energy on producing whichever art form they desire. We have entered the 'MY LA2050' contest that awards 8 recipients $100,000 to kick-start their project. It is decided upon a public online vote, so this is a great chance to …

The Hollywood/Beverly Hills Backyard Poultry Meetup Group is for people who have small backyard flocks of chickens. You just might be surprised at how many people living in your neighborhood have pet chickens! There is nothing quite like walking outside in the morning to gather fresh organic eggs for your breakfast! We welcome everyone that has a small backyard flock of chickens, and those that are interested in getting started raising a small backyard flock of chickens. We get together once …

The integration of plants and fish to produce the ultimate food production system that is healthy, local, sustainable and accessible to all. Start a desktop food system in your closet or a mega farm anywhere.

Wild edible mushrooms? Yes we have them here in Los Angeles and in Southern California: Chanterelles, Morels, Porcinis and yes, we even have Truffles! there is nothing like them! Watch out they may be deadly! They have to be ID'd by an expert or asta la vista baby. Join us for a wild mushroom hunt as we go look for edible and medicinal mushrooms here in our backyard or in faraway places. Here is a partial list of what you can find here in LA: Chanterelle - Cantharellus cibarius Morel - Morchell …