This is a mutual support and learning group for people interested learning and sharing  experiences with home based, self directed nutritional/herbal healing, detox programs and emotion/mind/body work inspired by natural health researchers and healers from all places and all times such as: Yogi Bhajan, Yamuna Zake, Dr. William Bates, Frederick Alexander, Peter Grunwald, Hippocrates, Norman Walker, Max Gerson, Johanna Budwig, Kathryn Alexander, Paul Pitchford, Donna Gates, Rosita Arvigo, Henry B …

It isn't easy being green - unless you join the LA Green Business Networking meetup group! Join like-minded business owners and entrepreneurs who have a green philosophy in their personal and business lives - to network, share ideas, learn, and discuss important issues related to green living and business. Future plans for meetings include keynote speakers, educational presentations, and more!

Singles On The Greens Golf & Travel Club is a play date group for serious golfers. The dual purpose of our group is to play with and meet serious single golfers. Membership is open to any single person age 30 and over with a golf scoring average of 120 or lower. There are no membership fees to join. Members should be capable of playing a typical 18-hole round of golf, be interested in dating other members, be knowledgeable of golf etiquette, attire and abide by the USGA rules of golf during …

The first party forum is Free! "Transition To Green" Community is all about learning at the local level how to make a transition to greener living. This is a grassroots, (non-partisan) public educational outreach that is on the nonprofit path. The concept of making a transition to green is something that all of us should be interested in learning more about, even if that means starting with baby steps. If you care about having cleaner air, water, energy efficiency, healthier food products and re …

Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about cob in an urban setting. During these meetings, participants will build a cob oven and cob seating area in the backyard of our hosts' private residence. Oven construction, basic cob mixing and building techniques, niches and sculptural elements will be taught. Theory topics include foundations, roofing, and the logistics of acquiring project materials in the city. Participants will have enough knowledge to take on their own backyard project.

With a downturn economy, and the entertainment industry changing everyday, entrepreneurs, film producers, music industry and artists are looking for alternative ways to survive and thrive. This meetup is associated with an organization called CEO Space, which helps entrepreneurs find resources, connections and capital to give projects the green light to proceed. CEO Space hosts 5 large business forums per year, where one third of the participants are investors. Typically, most angel investor o …

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.

We meet the Third Thursday of every month at the Moose Lodge in Burbank for a No Limit Hold 'Em Poker Tournament.  Friendly buy-in (40) and even friendlier rebuys (20).  Start with $6K (including $1K bonus) in tournament chips.  High Hand award.  Player of the Year points.  Other prizes and surprises.  Start at 7:00 p.m., usually over by midnight.  Lodge located at 1901 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506.  Exit Burbank Blvd. off 5 Fwy.  U can RSVP for the next Third Thursday Poker Tournament* b …

Welcome to an exciting way to see and learn about landscaping and gardening. Join me and other garden enthuiasists as we take an Urban stroll through the neighborhoods of Los Angeles. This is an informal lecture and a "curbside" chat where master gardeners, landscapers and beginners can learn how to choose the right plants for the right place. Learn how your plant choices can impact both the environment and the aesthetics of your neighborhood. Classes are ongoing and venues change monthly. Wea …

This group is for people to come together to discuss and participate in lectures, cooking classes and events related to food, healthy living, green lifestyles, and nutritional education. We will have guest speakers that are foodies, chefs, healthy lifestyle coaches and authors here to demonstrate their knowledge and provide you with the tools you'll need to live healthier, enjoy new foods & enrich your life. You'll also get some great Whole Foods Market samples and meet other like-minded individ …

Wine & Food Travel (WAFT) celebrates local and sustainable artisans, growers and businesses. It's for people who enjoy eating, drinking and traveling. It's also a way to get a cultural culinary experience and take a break from the urban hustle and bustle of city life. We're not really foodies, but rather fresh food lovers. Meet farmers in the field and feel, touch and experience the luxury of simple and healthy living. Enjoy a breathtaking garden tour at your local farms and reconnect with your …

Root Simple is about back to basics, DIY living, encompassing homegrown vegetables, chickens, herbs, hooch, bicycles, cultural alchemy, and common sense. We're always learning, figuring stuff out, taking advantage of the enormous smarts of our friends and our on-line community, and trying to give some of that back in turn. Root Simple is a gathering place for everyone. We'll post our speaking engagements, book signings classes and other happenings of interest to the readers of our blog.

APe Action, established in January 2007, is a non-profit organization committed to promoting change through the education of moral and ethical values relating to animals, people and the environment. We strive to encourage kindness and empathy for the interconnection of humans, animals, and the earth. Through our dog rescue, PSAs, documentaries and various educational programs we encourage communities to tackle social issues.   For a full list of our available list of our companions and to learn …

The Creative Juice Bar is a place where you get together with other people searching for a creative outlet, to perfect a new skill, or to just join in some fun, community learning. Classes and workshops will be divided into 4 primary categories: Special Skills, Crafts, Weird Science/Tech, Green Living, and Chop Suey. Some classes may be practical such as "Beginner Survival Skills" and others may be for pure entertainment such as "Learn to Swear in 20 Languages." All classes are community driven, …

We are an Open Forum for ALL entrepreneurs, actors, comedians, executives, politicians or anyone wanting to improve their pitching and public speaking skills. This is the fun and friendly UnToastmaster style group in which anyone can just show up, pitch, and win prizes. I'm starting a competitive pitch club which is needed here in LA. Depending on demand, we will meet every other week and similar to Barcamps and Unconferences. A pitch competition is held each evening and we crowdsource the vote …

Brits in LA was established in 2007 as a mixer for British Ex-pats, that soon became much more. Brits in LA has helped shape the British Community in Los Angeles, teaming up with some amazing establishments like LACMA, The British Consulate and BAFTA/LA. Brits in LA, for most transients it's the first port of call. Answering questions and giving free advice on all subjects, from Visas and green-cards to Housing, taxes and where to find the cheapest car rentals. Brits in LA finds it important to …

This is a group for anyone interested in health educational events, enjoy being with people with the same interest, alternate methods to do a health makeover and have fun with snacks and drinks. Setting up an health educational event, and nature hiking or enthusiast activities that would meet up twice a month (2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month). The 2nd Tuesday will be for health educational events, and the 4th Tuesday for nature hiking or enthusiast activities. Looking forward to explore these eve …

The Institute of Urban Ecology is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, inspiring, and coordinating people to come together around nature and food. We are working to create a community of dedicated and motivated individuals to make positive significant changes to our {sub}urban environments by putting ecology into action through gardening, urban farming, sustainable design, permaculture and community building.

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 …