Meet local Dog (and Cat) Owners and Lovers. Experience our monthly events. Share info on local dog-friendly places. This group socializes regularly at Pussy & Pooch Pethouse and Pawbar, http://www.pussyandpooch.com - THE Ultimate Pet Destination and Social Venue… Pussy & Pooch brings a playful, edgy and fun twist to the traditional pet store experience with distinctive pet products and services. A colorful and interactive social setting for pets and their parents… Feast on a meaty pet meal at …

Meet other single food lovers (most in their 30's and 40's) at restaurants in all price ranges that are rated the "Best In LA." We notice outstanding food reviews from LA Magazine, LA Weekly, LA Times and Zagat and make reservations at those restaurants for our Meetup group. We also enjoy temples appearing in Bon Appetit, Food & Wine and Gourmet, as well as gourmet food trucks and brand new restaurants that are wonderful enough to be swooned over in the food press and blogosphere. Being able to …

SOCIALIZING WITH PET PARENTS and FURRY BABIES Group enjoys having FUN, PLAYDATES, HELPING SHELTER/RESCUES, FUNDRAISER, SOCIALIZING, CHILDREN READING TO OUR DOGGIES, Yappy Hour, Wine & Cheese Yappy Hour while our doggies eat doggie treats, Doggie Birthday Parties.  Group has numerous socializing events/activities, view 150+ Photo Albums Most important goals are our Furry Babies and helping dogs who are not so lucky. Please bring any ideas about future Meetups and bring your doggies to socialize a …

The mission of Vegan Toastmasters is to provide a supportive environment for vegans (and those on the path to becoming vegan) to learn and practice their speaking and leadership skills. Speeches relating to veganism, animal rights and welfare, the environment and health are encouraged. Members of this meetup group are considered guests of the club. Guests are welcome to attend as many meetings as they wish for free and participate in the Table Topics session during a meeting. Meetup members int …

Catholic Singles Network is a Catholic lay ministry that introduces good Catholic men and women to each other, based on their common interests and positive values. This is a positive "friendship service". THERE ARE MANY CATHOLIC SINGLES READY TO MEET EACHOTHER! WE HOST UPSCALE EVENTS & SOCIALS  INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: Dances, Mixers, Professional Networking, Out-door Activities, Bible Study Sessions Volunteerism, and Philanthropic Opportunities to meet new people. Hiking Outtings, Beach Luau …

PARTYING & SOCIALIZING WITH OTHER DOGGIE LOVERS!!! Members LOVE PARTIES, BARS/RESTAURANTS, PARADES!!! Members love Dog-Friendly Parties, Parades,Costume Contests.  Bars/Restaurants, Fundraisers.  Always looking for Pet-Friendly locations. Members enjoy Wine Bars, Yappy Hours, Martini Yappy Hour, Costume Contest, Parades, Fundraisers.  Some members enjoy helping local Shelters/Rescues. ALL EVENTS, Friends, Spouses, Family Members, Co-Workers, etc. are always WELCOME!! 4 other Doggie Groups alwa …

SOCIALIZING WITH OTHER DOGGIE LOVERS!!! Doggies playing together having playdates.  Owners sharing ideas & experiences.  Always looking for new dog-friendly places and helping local Rescues and Shelters.  Always looking for dog-friendly parties, Yappy Hour, Martini Yappy Hour, Pet-friendly Bars, Pet-Friendly Cocktail Lounges, Halloween Costume & Cocktails Events, St. Patricks Yappy Hour, Doggie Birthday Parties,  plus much, much, more. Your IDEAS will be heard in this Meetup Group!!!!! We're in …

Are You JEWISH & VEGETARIAN? Is JUDAISM of true importance to you? Is VEGETARIANISM of true importance to you? If you answer yes, yes, yes, then yes, yes, yes, you are in the right place : ) We welcome meeting you, a fellow VeJEWtarian. This Meetup group, (and our non-Meetup website, www.VeJEWtarian.org, and our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/pages/VeJEWtarian/170821056316099), will coordinate opportunities to come together to celebrate Jewish holidays and holy days with tot …

DOG LOVERS come together! A simple way to create an environment, where we can enjoy the company of our pets and delight in their excitement! While they enjoy the company of other furry friends like themselves. As most dog lovers know, dogs are pack animals and enjoy the company of others. I’m determined to make a group where we feel we can relax and enjoy the happiness our dogs will have when they are all brought together. Join the dog community and partake in events with your best friend (man’s …

Toby’s Fun Club is a local club for you and your dog. We offer varieties of social gatherings, play times and hikes throughout each month to attend. This is a great way to socialize and exercise your dogs and also to meet other pet parents and animal care professionals. We usually meet in local parks, dog beaches and other dog friendly places. Our events are free and anybody may attend.  You can come to our events even if you do not have a dog.  We welcome everyone who loves animals and wants to …

SOCIALIZING with OTHER DOGGIES LOVERS. Doggies having play dates while Owners exchanging Ideas and Issues. Always looking for Pet-friendly places & activities. Meetups various locations with variety of activities, having fun with our Furry Babies discussing new ideas solving dog issues, and discuss favorite future Meetups. Some Members & Furry Babies love Playdates, Yappy Hour, Parades, Doggie Birthday Parties & Wine/Cheese Hours, Wine/Martini Yappy Hour, love helping Rescues/Shelters, Fundraise …

The intent of this group is to keep people informed about the roaming "No Meat & Mingle" vegan potlucks and sometimes other vegan gathering in or near Los Angeles county. The "No Meat & Mingle" vegan potlucks are a great place for open hearted people to come together in community and share conversation and great vegan food, and to learn about veganism.  All people who are respectful to other people are encouraged to attend (you need not be vegan). The "No Meat & Mingle"  potlucks are raw friendl …

WWW.FOLBA.org Dedicated to its promotion of the humane treatment and care of cats, dogs and all other animals through the education of the public as to responsible pet ownership. Friends of Long Beach Animals supports laws and legislation that make animal abuse a serious crime.

Do you like to do outdoor activities and hate to leave your pooch behind? Are you a responsible dog owner with a neutered, well socialized dog? If so, look no further, this is the group for you and your canine buddy! We are interested in fun, active Southern California day & weekend outings. Hiking, camping, backpacking and kayaking are all on the table. As many of these outings as possible will be in an off-leash environment. Come join us! *****  We are not associated with the Active Dog …

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 …

We have an active Reiki Community with wonderful practitioners who offer Reiki to clients, family, friends and their animals. If you are interested in learning more about Reiki and all it offers, this group is for you. All Lineages are welcome to participate in Reiki Shares. Led by Dr. Lea Alexander, Western Usui Reiki Master/Teacher for over 15 years. Also attuned to Jikiden Reiki, Shoden, Okuden & Shinpiden Levels. Certified with Jikiden Reiki Kenkyukai (Institute) in Japan as Shihan Kaku (Ass …

It takes a village, so let's make a village! We will meet for fun classes like music and animals and sign, as well as educational reasons like CPR and sometimes, just to play. Please join our happy community.

Come join other dog lovers in the area to help socialize your dog, meet other dog lovers in the area, and share any training tips that you might have.  I am a local dog trainer who would love to meet, socialize and help people in the area.  I want to host weekly Pack Walks where I will help you learn some leash walking tips and tricks that help your active dog become a productive part of you walks.  Anyone who loves dogs should join this group and attend any meet ups that they would like!  Feel …

Manifesto! Meditations is a meetup for all types of Meditators. Are you new to meditating? Or are you a self master meditator? Well, this group welcomes all who are interested in meditating. The types of meditations will derive from a mixture of teachings based on but not limited to the Law of Attraction, the Silva Mind Method and A Course in Miracles. Meditations will be guided to aid in the ultimate experience with your inner journey and exploring the depths of your subconscious mind and all t …

Hoof Prints to Freedom at Rustic Canyon Ranch is a non profit 501(c)(3) equine rescue and education facility that specializes in Integrated Natural Horsemanship and Connective Horseback Riding™ and has a unique approach to Equine Experiental Leadership and Empowerment Programs. We are a nature based program nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains located in Pacific Palisades/Santa Monica. There is no need to travel to the Valley, Burbank or Malibu. We are right here in your back yard. We have hand …

Fitdog Runners Group is group that runs, jogs or walks with their dogs in the local Santa Monica area.  We also run local 5k / 10k's and fun runs.  This group is for beginners to advanced runners.  We all run at different paces (dogs & people). Join and meet new friends (2-legged & 4-legged).

Hey everybody! We're some former Equinox trainers wanting to get folks out of the gym and to the beach for a Sunday morning workout. A fun blend of capoeira, yoga, bodyweight strength and conditioning, and Animal Flow. Free of charge, come one come all!

"He is the clown of the dog fraternity, canines answer to vaudeville. A laugh a minute, lives life to the fullest, a maximum velocity version of canine slapstick. But he is also a sympathetic soul, a shoulder to cry on, a confidante. He is all that is good in a dog. He is of course The Boxer" (from the article Canine Clowns by Matthew Cowley) "The character of the Boxer is of the greatest importance and demands the most solicitous attention. He is renowned from olden times for his great love an …

Corgis unite!! If you are lucky enough to own one of the greatest, smartest, cutest, and furriest dogs ever, then you should come out and play. Nothing beats a pack of corgis. Purebreds and mixes welcome! There will be at least one meetup per month, whether it's at the park, on a hiking trail, or at the beach where dogs can play and owners can mingle. Join us for tons of fun with your corgi(s)!

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 …

This is a group for anyone interested in getting together (mainly in Long Beach) for yummy vegan Sunday suppers. The Sunday meetups will either be dining out or meeting at a member's home for a potluck, good conversation, board games or just mingling with like-minded people. All potluck items should be plant-based and free from any meat, dairy, honey, or eggs. It's a fun, casual way to meet other local veg friendly people! Sunday suppers are all about taking a break from our busy schedules of ac …

All Dachshunds, affectionately known as Doxies, (other small dogs are more than welcome) and their owners are invited to meet around Los Angeles including Culver City, Rancho Park, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood. Activities include dog park play dates, small hikes, and holiday themed parties for our dogs. Doxies love to be with their own kind and are a sight to see when a group of them are together. Come on Doxie Lovers, let's get our Doxies together and have fun!

What if people got together mainly because they are people? What if we shared with one another, expressed our desires and fears honestly, and connected without worrying so much about external influences; money, work, cars, technology, activities, etc.? In other words, what if we started at the beginning; with our own humanity? What if we worked together to make a place where ANYONE with ANY label can join and be themselves, as long as they don't hurt or compromise others? I don't know for sure, …