Light! Whether natural or in the studio light is the heart of every fine photograph. This group is for photographers that want to study light and master it to create beautiful photographs. Learn to see the way the camera sees. Learn to control light, to bend it and mold it to create the image you want. We will be meeting in a great studio in N. Hollywood. Some of our sessions will explore light in the studio with the lighting equipment provided and some will be out in the natural world. Come and …

We plan to find some of the best venues, low cost but classy that will make our parties more fun and attract more members

The purpose of this meetup is to meet other HR professionals to share ideas and discuss solutions to today's challenges faced by HR professionals. Also, we will look into the idea of forming small mastermind groups of HR professionals as well as plan events for HR professionals. We are working on bringing guest speakers to help make 2010 the best year ever. We will be discussing principles from such books as : "Success Principles : How to get from where you are to where you want to be" by Jack …

We are a group of local boutique vendors who support each other 100%. We started this group so we can meet more like minded people and develop a supportive community of merchants. When working an event, we can recommend others from within our group. We pledge to each other that whenever we are not busy we will attend each other's local events. We plan to strive to put together unique and fun events for us and the consumers and develop a reputation for excellence and professionalism.

Hello Los Angeles, and welcome to Satsang Power Yoga. This group is a forum for radiance; a core group of positive people who believe in physical power, mental clarity, and spiritual bliss. Through careful and diligent practice on our mat, we carry these virtues into our lives beyond our mat. Satsang means "truth company", and it is my belief that, through practicing yoga, not only do you surround yourself with others striving for light, but you embrace and awaken your own personal truth, both …

We are a group of fabulous, classy, intelligent women, from working professionals to stay at home moms. Expand your circle of friends and join other local ladies as we get together for fun and friendship. This group is for WOMEN only who are able to get together during the day/evenings without children. Coffee, lunch, dinner/drinks, movies, walks on the beach, discussion groups, are just SOME of the activities we plan. Please note: No solicitations. If you sell products or services that's great …

Have you always wanted to learn how to meditate? Or do you want to learn more effective ways to meditate? Whether you are a begginner or expert, come and be a part of our meditation group. We have weekly meditation classes available. You will learn the many benefits of meditation such as lowering stress, depression, increasing health, awareness, happiness, energy, and much more! Meditation provides an opportunity to connect with your true self, your spiritual purpose and what is known as the uni …

Join Our Psychic Development and Mediumship Awareness! Gathering of Great People who wish to develop their psychic abilities in a comfortable environment. Our Group includes discussions on Spirituality, Mediumship, Psychic abilities, Angels, Spiritual Guide, Ghost, and other Phenomenon experiences. Training and Seminars are charged based on the event, training and location. (The suggested donations for group sessions run between $15.00 to $35.00, or more, based on workshop, training and certific …

I am an event co-ordinator getting into photography & I love it! I am here to try and network with as many photographers as I can and provide you with the best events to go to as well as to continue more about photography. I am learning a lot from Tony Macias of MXD Studios who has been doing photography for 30 years. He started out by renting studios in Studio City and doing head shots for actors and actresses. He has progressed immensely and shoot all kinds of photography - Maxim style, pinup, …

"What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"- Mary Oliver Whether you are up to creating a new career, finding 'the one', or just want to infuse a bit of passion into your life, you've come to the right place. This is a place to empower each other in creating the lives WE want. We are kind of a reverse networking group. Instead of "How can YOU help ME", our motto is "How can we help YOU". This is a place to be in the company of others who are playing a BIG game! I truly beli …

The Northridge Meetup group welcomes anyone who is interested in investing from beginning to advanced. We are dedicated to teaching the CAN SLIM Investing System. You do not need to be an Investor's Business Daily subscriber to join and membership is free. Each month, we will discuss the current market outlook and watch list stocks.

We offer you more than networking and referrals because we are a “Business Development” group. Our program offers you more value for your time, money and resources because in addition to gaining valuable and credible business contacts that will help you to weather the storm of the current economy, we also help you to become a stronger business owner. Most importantly, we help you to create targeted co-marketing bonds with other members that will work to drive new customers to your business. We d …

My husband George and I are always looking for new and fun things to do. We would like to meet other couples who are up for trying great restaurants, outdoor activities, long weekends away, checking out L.A. for all it has to offer and just sharing fun times! Were looking to meet new friends who are up for most anything spontaneous and planned! We hope to see you soon!!

SFV Bar Lovers is for--wait for it--bar lovers in the San Fernando Valley. If you're sober enough to understand that, then you need to join us and fix that problem. Who are we? Just a group of fun-loving, bar-hopping, random people. Our mission is to discover, visit, and enjoy as many bars throughout the Valley as possible. Events will be scheduled, well, whenever we think of it or whenever/wherever anyone else wants to make one happen. It's my hope that we can get together at least a couple ti …

Welcome to World Travel Club LA. I thought of starting the World Travel Club LA at MeetUp.com, because I have always loved to travel and would like to find a circle of fun, like-minded people to meet with for great conversation about their travel adventures and dreams and to plan some memorable trips together. Anyone who enjoys experiencing new cultures, people and traveling near and far with a bunch of friends, are welcome to join us to share travel experiences, make friends and to make travel …

Hello and Welcome to Long Lasting Hang Out Friends. This Group Is part of Enter Your Mind Center, INC. Non-Profit. This group is all about creating a supportive and long lasting hang out friends. ( This is not a singles group, but it is part of learning, growing and supporting true friends who are vital to a fulfilling life). True friends help us distress, and challenge us to follow our dreams, while we cheer each other on when times get tough or when we need an extra push. Although true friend …

Calling all fun-loving, down-to-earth ladies, late 20s-early 40s, in the West San Fernando Valley! If you like hiking, game nights, movies, book clubs, girls' nights, road trips, exploring new restaurants or just hanging out with friends in your PJs, this is the group for you! The purpose of this Meetup is to form a group of solid, real, non-flaky girlfriends in the Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Agoura, Westlake, and Thousand Oaks area. I'm sure we can all agree, especially if you're from out of to …

This is for business professionals interested in networking to add clients through referrals. We'll be having breakfast meetings (place not yet determined). I'm a Real Estate professional in Northridge (live in Simi) I'm very active in the community of Chatsworth, a Kiwanis member, sports coach etc. looking to add people from different professions to help each other grow our businesses.

This is a group for anyone interested in real estate investing. We are located locally in San Fernando Valley, and we will hold a meeting once every month. In those meetings, we plan to have guest speakers such as Bill Gatten, syndication attorney Gene Trowbridge and Chris Johnson. Please join us in our group, and learn about real estate investing. What makes us special is that we focus on deals and joint-venturing more than mere education. We undertsand that applied knowledge, rather than pure …

We are amazing women, born between the years of 1946 and 1964.  We are business owners, entrepreneurs, and/or self-employed.  We are the single largest economic group in the United States today.  We are strong.  We are smart.  We've learned a lot, experienced a lot, and we're ready to share what we've learned, support each others' endeavors, and benefit from the experiences and wisdom of our sisters. While we're "finding our legs", we'll try some morning, some evening, and some weekend meet-ups, …

Calling all valley PINBALL fans! Come out and (re)discover your new favorite game! No matter if you never played in your life or you're a world champ, whether you vaguely remember trying some machine in a bowling alley or your house looks like an arcade- if you have any interest in meeting up to play some pinball and possibly enjoy a little friendly competition- you've come to the right place! I currently host casual monthly tournaments (for ALL skill levels) and always enjoy meeting new folks i …

Wolves for Freedom is an initiative to protect and assist the citizens of the United States from Foreign Threats, National Disasters, Emergency Situations and if the occasion were to rise from a Tyrannic Government by exercising our giving right as passed by the Congress: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Just like our forefathers I believe that it is absolutely necessary that we pra …

I've hiked, camped and backpacked for many years. One day while hiking with a group, I heard people talking about some local hot springs, and it sounded interesting so I wanted to find out more.  Long story short, within a few years, I've gone to most of the hot springs in Southern California and many up north as well. Hot springs are special places.  They truly do have medicinal and stress relieving properties.  If you have any silver jewelry you will see the healing mineral content of the wate …

Fun with the girls is all about making friends our age and good conversation. This club is girls only 21 years old to 30 years old. we all know how difficult it can be to make good friends in a new area or even after high school. If your new to the area or just wanna hang out with a new group of gals this would be the place to do it. I'm planning to organize a meet at least 2 times a month with in the San Fernando valley. our meets can consist of Dinner, Movies, Bars, Classes, Clubbing, concerts …

After years of working in the industry of helping people save their homes and having a heart for people I have decided to start a free educational group on methods of how to restructure one's mortgage that the banks don't want you to know about and save your home. This is completely purely educational and a way to give back to the community and hopefully out of that help each other with the quest for saving families homes, to keep family units to stay together in their homes, and to lower the nu …

This group is for those who are interested in hiking in the L.A. area. I noticed that many of the meetup groups start their hikes early in the morning and because I often work late hours, I prefer to hike later in the day. So if you like to sleep in, please join us! I started this group to meet new friends who are in their 20's and 30's who enjoy the outdoors, but any age group is welcome. There will be some hikes and activities that are for women only, so please pay attention to the titles. Mos …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning ballroom dancing. The idea is to get a group together and hire a teacher to give us lessons. Leaders and followers are all invited. We would also plan dance nights either at existing locations (probably tending to cater to straight people), or find a hall in which we can host a party. Open to all suggestions.

We are a community of transplants without loved ones nearby who encourage and support one another in our journeys of career, faith, life and relationships. Being in a town full of people who are all seeking something, whether it be fame, fortune, opportunity, recognition, or success, face many challenges in this town very different from back home. And while none of us have all the answers, we can rely on each other for a listening ear, a hug, inspiration or even a word of encouragement. As a gro …