Are you a skeptic? See our main page at www.BackyardSkeptics.com to find out if you are. We are a group of skeptics with a heavy atheist 'bent'. If you don't believe in any supernatural deity or paranormal ability this group is for you. We meet once a month in Villa Park (next to Orange) in Orange County, CA on the forth Wednesday and Thursday (alternating).  We also have many other events - usually at least once a week such as field trips, movie night and Irish pub nights. Our meetings are in o …

OC Volunteers is a group of individuals that are willing to pay-it-forward through the support of their favorite non-profits and charities. Since we can't support every charity that we would like to on a financial basis, we will post events where members can devote their valuable time to the cause they care about. To join: a. You must join as an individual b. You are required to have a recognizable photo of yourself included in your group's profile b. Please make sure your motivation is to he …

The beauty of Southern California awaits us! We live in a fabulously diverse and amazingly picturesque place, let's shoot it!  This photography group is for everyone - all levels of photographic experience welcome!  Bring your sense of adventure and exploration. Every month we will have a combination of hiking events (where stopping to smell the roses and then taking their photo will be encouraged) and photo specific events, from urban exploring to learning from the masters. Hiking & photo even …

A huge THANK YOU and tons of hugs to my organizers and hosts for keeping this amazing group going since my move to Palm Springs. Without you, it wouldn’t be possible. Members, please let our organizers know how much you appreciate their efforts in organizing our events. Again, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! Love to you all! xoxo Candy WELCOME! I'm Candy, and I founded The Sunshine Gals of Orange County in January 2009 as a birthday gift to myself. I decided to start this lovely group a …

I created this group because I made a commitment to myself and my creator to serve more than I receive. At the same time, I want to train people, in a fun group fitness setting, to implement the natural laws and processes for success that I have been learning and teaching for the past 20 years. In this group, you will participate in powerful physical training and/or meditative sessions, social events or seminar presentations to jump start permanent, positive change in your world. I am Southern C …

My name is Kimberly Rinaldi, I am a Success Coach, Psychic and Medium. I am on a journey exploring Spirituality, Metaphysics, Life and the Afterlife. I would love for you to join me. PSYCHIC- of or pertaining to the human soul or mind; mental (opposed to physical). Outside of natural or scientific knowledge; spiritual. GUIDANCE- providing direction BENEDICTION- a solemn invocation of Divine blessing We will explore Psychic Development, Healing, Manifesting, Vibrant Living, Channeling, Mediumsh …

A warm welcome to you! My name is Robin Duncan and I have been studying, practicing and teaching A Course in Miracles for many years now. It has truly transformed my life for the better in every possible way. Once you begin to study A Course in Miracles, you will learn simple methods to "undo your fears". Once your fears begin to subside, you will find that the deep inner peace (that has always been within you) will re-emerge in a very natural way. I am excited to share with you some of the w …

We are two graduate students of Traditional Chinese Medicine looking to foster a community of like-minded individuals who have an interest in holistic medicine, organic gardening, healthy diet , nutrition, herbs, balanced exercise, spiritual and therapeutic practices, meditation, nature, yoga, qi gong, tai chi and other wellness modalities. Some event ideas include; movie & discussion, potlucks, nature walks, qi gong, bike rides, cooking parties, garden talks & canning events. The purpose of our …

CLICK HERE TO DONATE: http://www.naturalist-for-you.org/donate.htm Your fun source for interpretive nature tours, including hiking, walking, wet 'n' wild, waterfalls, plant & wildlife identification, foraging, birding, photography, national forest access, boulder scrambling, exploring, backpacking, living history, outdoor music jams, & fitness.  Programs range from easy family-friendly through extremely challenging adult adventures. Day hikes through overnighters. Specializing in the 4 nation …

So Cal area nature lovers come out and smell the flowers right here in LA. The Puente Hills Preserve is 4,000 acres of open-space located within a 30 minute drive from nearly anywhere in Los Angeles and Orange County. There are excellent monthly naturalist- guided hikes every third Saturday of each month from 9am to 11am at rotating trailheads throughout the Preserve. If you enjoy the outdoors, whether you are an avid hiker or a beginner you'll love the free hikes at the Puente Hills Preserve. B …

I began Reiki's Healing Awareness to bring to light; Reiki's healing properties, it's potential and  to offer education beyond the Reiki system and introduce modalities that compliment Reiki energy. My journey as a holistic practitioner began unexpectedly when two of my beloved animal companions; Spanky, who was a golden retriever and Bella, who was a black lab, we’re both diagnosed with two separate forms of cancer. Spanky’s cancer had spread throughout his lungs, what cancer? I was shocked; I …

Unique Classes, Lectures and meetings which are intended to expand your personal power & empower you in all areas of your life. Darshini In Spirit is a (British) INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CLAIRCOGNITIVE (which is a Medium, Psychic, Clairvoyant, Clair-audio, Clairsentient & other gifts). DARSHINI IS AN AUTHOR, BI-MONTHLY GUEST ON AN INTERNATIONAL RADIO SHOW AND IS ON T.V.. She is also a Motivational/Guest Speaker, Spiritual & Empowerment Teacher (70+ uniquely evocative life-changing empowerme …

Asian Girlfriends of Orange County (AGF of OC) is a group for ladies in their 20’s to early 40’s who want to meet "down to earth" girls to just have fun and make long lasting friendships. At this time, we are specifically only targeted to the Asian demographics. We’ll have a variety of events such as Happy Hour, game nights, hiking, girls night out/in, bowling, spa parties, wine tastings, weekend excursions, etc. To Join: a. You must be female. b. You are required to have a recognizable photo o …

Do you have a baby born in 2010? If so, you've come to the right place! 2010 was the Year of the White Tiger, which only happens once every 60 years. Our kids are extra special :) If you live in North Orange County and surrounding areas, please join other local moms for playdates, stroller walks, storytime, and other age-appropriate activities. Let's get our little ones together for some much-needed tiger play. "Tigers are difficult to resist because of their magnetic and charming personalitie …

Hi! :) THIS GROUP HAS EVOLVED INTO ANOTHER HIKING GROUP** just for women~ CLICK HERE FOR MORE YUMMY DETAILS: :) http://www.meetup.com/FUN-HIKES/ :) :)  :) it'll be awesome!!!! (sweet little frog.. )

Explore your natural ability to find love, wisdom and freedom in your life. We will explore a contemplative method of "Spiritual Exercises" to unlock & begin to understand our true nature as Soul. This type of meditation uses the ancient name of God, HU, as Spiritual Keys to better understand our daily lives. In this group, we will learn how to: * Recall and resolve past-life lessons to help you today. * Interpret your dreams with help of a "Dream Master" your personal Spiritual Guide. * You …

I began Core Essence Wellness to bring into focus healing, growth and light; We all have had pitfalls and struggles in this life and are being drawn like never before to release and shed the shackles of our past, shed the weight of our conditioning through holistic and energetic approaches. We have began excavating through the rubble for our essence, our core essence; the matter in us that is pure energy, pure light and pure love. My journey as a holistic practitioner began unexpectedly when tw …

This group was created for new moms who live in the central OC area and who are interested in making connections and friends with other moms who practice or want to practice attachment parenting (co-sleeping, breastfeeding, babywearing, etc.) and other natural living methods for their family. All moms in the area (Orange, Villa Park, Tustin, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, Anaheim, Irvine) are encouraged to join.

Photography Classes for all levels, photography is a great hobby to have, if you are just starting and shoot in auto you will benefit from my beginners class (Part I). All classes are hands-on and 8 hours long. In my mind to really understand photography you need to do it, shoot with a purpose to really understand what is camera creating. I been told I have a lot of patience and my photography workshops do work. I started 4 years ago and been extending the exercises for a more clear structure to …

WELCOME to Cash Flow Anaheim, We will "MESS with your Mind" by incorporating real world scenarios found in Real Estate and General Investing. Our game is put on by ACTIVE Real Estate Investors IN the Southern California Area.  We bring to the table our experience to mentor & answer your questions for 3 hours. The Game Simulation of Cash Flow transitions your way of thinking about the Creation of Wealth vs. your current thought patterns. We accept all interested parties no matter what your invest …

The Left Bank gathers people who share a love for wilderness, music and progressive thought. We organize a variety of activities such as hiking and camping in Southern California, acoustic music jams, coffee breaks (somewhat reminiscent of "Rive Gauche" café life in Paris), movies, concerts, parties, political and environmental activism, therapy exchange, workshops and lectures.  The Left Bank is a refuge for grassroots progressives, liberals, socialists, anarchists and environmentalists who wis …

This is a group for anyone interested in connecting mind, body & spirit to help you activate your natural healing power through yoga, mediation, brain wave vibration, drum dancing, energy dancing and reiki. A place free of judgement to simply let go, relax and feel align with your higher self!

The Spiritual Naturalist Society www.SpiritualNaturalistSociety.org We are a local chapter of the Spiritual Naturalist Society; a non-profit organization dedicated to the exploration, development, and promotion of spiritual naturalism, and promoting happiness through compassion, reason, and practice. We have a naturalistic and rational scientific worldview, but pursue the flourishing life through various contemplative practices. Influences and inspirations include (but are not limited to) phil …

Calling all adventurous lesbians in Southern California! Join this group if you are an outdoor enthusiast, enjoy fun challenges and a little competition, and you like meeting new people! This is a group for every woman - each of you can be a kick-ass lesbian!  :-) Our group title, Hunger Games, just means that we are a group that will create events/activities that are full of adventure and excitement. Some of our activities might include paint balling, learning archery, horseback riding, the sho …

I shall not update this! (Beyond this update). Many magical secrets lay before you should you choose to go on an adventure with us. Traveler, Beware! For this group may not be what it appears! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Our original manifesto: Hello there.. I know it's cold out but I want to start getting together a group of people that are interested in hiking (with a twist). When I visited my friend in Amsterdam we went on shrooming hikes. I really enjo …

Connect™ is all about helping professionals expand their business and grow their clientele in the communities they serve. Specifically designed for professionals in the beauty/fashion industry,  Connect™ fosters collaboration between such highly competitive fields of work. It could take years to gather referrals and build solid business relationships, but come to Connect™ and jump start your profession by surrounding yourself with other like-minded, driven professionals. We meet monthly at Taylo …

“This is a group for anyone interested in hiking and exploring the great outdoors with our four legged buddies.. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts and their canine friends. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody.”

:) :) Hi Dear wonderful souls!! :) So I got this idea and had to jump on it-- HEALING NATURE WALKS that are super fun!!! I absolutely LOVE to do my daily nature walks.. I am Life Coach.. SO.. I thought-- WHY NOT?? Whatever you have going on inside you. BRING YOU. BRING ALL OF YOU :) HIKE DAYS/TIMES FOR NOW:                                                                                                                                Sat. or Sun. aprox. 8:00/9 to 10:00/11 AM WHERE: North OC, beau …