Please see the OC Global Warming Committee website Also see Facebook Page We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting Recent show on: Ending the Silence on Climate Change Latest Technology on Monitoring Environmental Changes at a Macro Level: New Landsat Earth-monitoring satellite launched from California _________________________________________________________________________________ Sunrun Solar Lease Sunrun Helps You Save on Utilities. America's Leading Solar Company. www.SunRunHome …

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 …

PLEASE TELL A FRIEND ABOUT THIS GROUP. MORE MEMBERS MEANS BETTER NETWORKING. OC Jobseekers is a place where job seekers, and career changers interested in developing effective resumes and job search strategies come to network and share ideas and stories. Think of this group as a rolling job fair for those who have been downsized, outsourced, or who find themselves temporarily unemployed. Help others find the success they deserve. You can share the information you learn to enhance your life …

Orange County Equality Coalition (OCEC) is a newly forming organization that has evolved out of the passing of prop 8 in an effort to bring the Orange County community together to fight for equal rights, including same-sex marriage. http://ocequality.ning.com/

Founded 2008  *  Welcoming all races  *  300+ Members,mostly Orange & LA-County Asians in their 20s & 30s For SoCal surrounding OC, we're a social group for friendly local adults (esp. young adults) both Asian & Asian-involved/curious: Per our name, we're about making & being friends —the most core of all human relationships (even the core of best romance). We're for adults of all ages especially adults looking and/or thinking 20s & 30s (young adult & college student events/discussions/activiti …

"Entrepreneurship has emerged over the last two decades as arguably the most potent economic force the world has ever experienced!" Donald Kuratko, Chair of Entrepreneurship, Indiana University Do you consider yourself to be an ENTREPRENEUR?! Do you have what it takes to thrive in this economy?! Do you enjoy meeting other like-minded Entrepreneurs? Then join the newest networking opportunity for Entrepreneurs in Orange County, 'Entrepreneur Connect'. Entrepreneur Connect (aka Quattro Connect) is …

This meetup focuses on the philosophy of secular humanism. It features articles, discussions, and meetings dealing with the subject of humanism as a perspective on reality and life.  Among other things, the site deals in detail with the history of humanism and the philosophies underlying the secular, humanist perspective. We shall soon organize discussion groups that will meet regularly to explore these topics.  This will be an opportunity for those interested in humanism to  meet other individu …

Revision 825 -2010.09.11pst1251: Short group URL http://Meetup.com/u/v7x (for twitter, etc): L6CBY8: * = While the founders & leaders of this group are Unitarian Universalists(UU) and this group is done in the spirit of UU (minus the politics), the names “Unitarian Universalist” and “Unitarian Universalism” and “UU” are not owned by this group and while this group would like to be endorsed by the name owners, in the meantime this group runs independently and by its own funding and no offi …

Do you love wine? Do you love sharing and discussing your wine knowledge with others? Are you interested in learning more about this exciting past-time? Toastmasters Founder's District Division A has a new Specialty Toastmasters Club for people who love and enjoy wine. Open to all new or experienced Toastmasters, this club features semi-monthly wine tastings with speeches and toasts related to this timeless drink. Share your knowledge and learn from others in a friendly, social atmosphere. Toas …

The Shambhala Meditation Center Los Angeles offers meditation instruction every week at the Center for Living Peace in Irvine. Please feel welcome to drop by for every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm or Sunday morning at 9:00am, excluding public holidays. We will begin with meditation instruction for the first half hour, and then practice meditation together, which will be followed by a brief reading. What Is Meditation? Meditation is an ancient practice of self-discovery, primarily from the Buddhi …

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 …

- Meditation has been around since the beginning of human existence and is a natural and normal experience. - Max Meditation is a system based on 5 components of meditation: relaxation, passive meditation, active meditation, guided visualization and soothing down…..it’s meditation, pure & simple. - Max Meditation is open to everyone to benefit from so please share this information with your friends.

What is this class? Children and families have a great time celebrating the spirit of drumming. Connect with the deep pulse of magical rhythms to the heartbeat of the drum. Drumming can have a profound effect on your physical and emotional wellbeing. It can boost the immune system, provide social support, brain stimulation, and heighten self awareness. Why should I take this class? Recent studies on biofeedback show that drumming induces brain waves that are similar to the brain waves of med …

Welcome, ye enlightened few, to the Bretheren of the Bike. Here, it matters not what and where you ride, but why. The Bretheren ride for freedom and vitality. If lucky, during the course of a lifetime, the average schlub may experience the vast range of human emotion in it's entirety; passion and indifference, pain and pleasure, suffering and euphoria, pure joy and pure terror, friendship and hatred, peace and chaos, Love and absolute unadulterated Rage. We Bretheren, we sage few, experience mos …

We Rissho Kosei-kai Orange County dedicated to exploring the Lotus Sutra, practicing the Dharma and bringing peace to our families, communities, countries, and to the world. Our center is located directly across from the UC Irvine campus in the University Town Center of Irvine, CA. Everyone is welcome to stop in anytime for tea and spiritual nourishment. We offer Tuesday night study sessions from 6:30 to 8:00 pm and Sunday morning services from 10 to 11:30 am. "Rissho" means establishing the tea …

"Ava, Founder and Presiding Priestess of The GODDESS TEMPLE of Orange County, is leading the way in returning to the forefront the remembering of the fourth aspect of Woman, “the Queen.” This is one of the primary teachings of The TEMPLE, and our most important contribution to women’s spirituality today. In her teachings every Sunday, in her amazing and groundbreaking “Queen Convocations,” and in her book, Queen of Your Realm ©, Ava explains with clarity, insight and humor this forgotten but utt …

Portal to Ascension has been created at this moment in humanity’s evolution to assist in the awakening process. We are involved with events worldwide exploring consciousness, ET disclosure, & unconditional LOVE. We serve as facilitators of awareness.

I would like to invite other cyclists to join us for some great Cycling Adventures. We really enjoy the outdoors and the adventure of riding on the open road and exploring new areas and enjoying the changing scenery while getting some good cardio, and meeting all the nice people that ride. This is a Road Bike Club and we mainly ride on the open road and paved Bike Paths. However any non-motorized bike is welcome, that includes Hybrids, Mountain Bikes, Beach Cruisers, Old Bikes, New Bikes, Trikes …

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Aurobindo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirra_Alfassa Aurobindo's writings synthesized Eastern and Western philosophy, religion, literature, and psychology. Aurobindo was the first Indian to create a major literary corpus in English.[6] His works include philosophy; poetry; translations of and commentaries on the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Gita; plays; literary, social, political, and historical criticism; devotional works; spiritual journals and three volumes of …

This is a group for anyone interested in healing with crystals, in Reiki and other methods which complement the healing power of crystals. Join us and deepen your understanding of crystals, their healing powers and how they can help humanity to raise to Christ Consciousness. We'll learn and share our experiences. Beginners are welcome! We will discuss many topics: Reiki and Crystals, Crystals healing, Crystals and Stones healing power, Sacred Geometry and crystals, crystal grids for healing and …

Awakening the Kundalini Easily Have you ever wondered what the Kundalini really is? You may have heard that the Kundalini is a power that is coiled up at the base of the spine and has to be awakened by some mysterious process. But what is this power? And what is the process that awakens it and how will it manifest in your life? And what about the dangers that people associate with awakening this mysterious Kundalini? Yes Virginia, there really is a Kundalini and it can be awakened easily. And if …

Help us promote and defend human rights issues worldwide, especially the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Once a month we meet to discuss the latest human rights news, plan actions to increase awareness of these issues in the community, and for friendship and discussion. At each meeting you will be asking government officials worldwide to help stop human rights abuses in their own country, including right here in the USA. You will also learn of related events in the …

We are the United Nations Association located in Orange County. We are non-profit and support the actions of the United Nations. We are looking for members to get involved with the Young Professionals group. We will have social events and outings.

If you are a person that loves to do the inner work that will enable you to answer the questions: Who am I? Why am I here? How can I make a bigger difference in the world? Then this group is for you. If you believe that we all have the power to create our own reality, you’re in the right place. If you like to have experiences rather than just talk about concepts, come to a workshop. My intention is to offer workshops on a variety of topics, in a variety of venues--all with a common thread of spi …