Orange County Science Readers is a book club for people who enjoy learning about the physical and social world through published science. The book club does not assume that readers have any prior experience with a given scientific subject; the only assumption is that readers genuinely find the topic interesting and that readers enjoy exploring their curiosities with others. While some (many) topics may warrant critical discussion, the primary purpose of this group is to have fun and to encourage …

The Huntington Beach Church of Religious Science is a spiritual community located in Huntington Beach, California. We are a loving, expanding community, inspiring spiritual balance, circulation, and awareness. The ministry of the Huntington Beach Church of Religious is a loving, inclusive community, facilitating spiritual growth through living and teaching Universal principles. Spiritual tools transform energy from destructive to productive and these strategic mental and spiritual tools, when us …

(Group Image is the CPEP Chart of Fundamental Particles and Interactions: http://www.cpepweb.org/particle-chart.html . You can get great printed copies of it from their website: http://www.cpepweb.org/cpep_how_to_order.html ) A reading and discussion group, based around books that straddle the line between the popular and scientific. Roger Penrose, Stephen Hawking, Richard Feynman--Let's read them in depth and discuss.  We will also take advantage of public lectures and discussions about the ha …

We'd like to work through some of the seminal texts in computer science that normally collect dust on the bookshelf (AIMA, PAIP, SICP, TAOCP, &c.) We've finished up Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs; and are currently working through Russell and Norvig's Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach.

This group will bring together some of the best minds of the Inland Empire to explore cool science-math topics such as chaos theory, complexity theory, special-general relativity, quantum mechanics, mathematical foundations, and advanced topics in logic. This is as hardcore as graduate school, but without the papers, lectures, grades, time-limits.

Backyard Skeptics Long Beach is associated with its parent meetup.com group, Barkyard Skeptics (Central Orange Country). We are a community of individuals interested in exploring and discovering truths in the natural world based on science and critical thinking. As skeptics we question authority and make real-world decisions based upon the conciseness of each scientific field. Our members are humanists, agnostics, atheists and evidencialists. The discovery and awe of the natural world has much m …

Science is fun again! The Natural Philosophy Alliance (NPA) is a world-wide think-tank and scientific organization whose members have one thing in common: they have studied very thoroughly mainstream science including relativity, the big bang, plate tectonics, and have concluded that there are fundamental flaws in these theories that must be rectified. The NPA's goal is to seek truth in science while allowing for competing theories to co-exist letting the best to grow and flourish through the un …

Our Cosmos is a social group whose purpose is to share and inspire a love of science and of learning, and to develop interest in both the Cosmos and intellectual curiosity.  It encourages exploration into planetary and earth sciences, health, ethics, and society. Various activities include stage and TV venues for science education purposes and trips exploring and learning about our Cosmos, such as archaeological digs, tours of planetary facilities, nature photography and trips to geological/astr …

Universal Mind Science is a free-thought non-denominational fellowship where there are no strangers. Universal Mind Science Church was founded in 1968 by the late Damien Simpson. We are the oldest Metaphysical Church in Long Beach. Metaphysics teaches us to be open minded by combining religion and science and gives us the insight to the question "Why do we exist"? We gain knowledge and enlightenment through positive teachings derived from the philosophies of all the greatest spiritual teachers. …

Armed with both knowledge derived from teachers from The Secret, as well as other resources, we believe we can offer a great study group setting for members. Before joining, please be advised, you must be willing to commit to truly participating in the group. We would prefer having a small but active group rather than a large but non-participating group. The more active members the more accountability we have with one another. Because of this, we do not automatically accept members, nor do we a …

Hi Everyone! I started this meetup because there are so many books I want to read, and I think that discussing them with others will make it more fun, challenging, and fulfilling. My academic background is in Philosophy and Anthropology . . . but there is so much more to discover! This is a meetup for people who love learning and thinking about the world around them: sociology, history, philosophy, evolution, primatology, cognitive science, cultural studies, biographies, political science, curre …

Journal Club provides an opportunity for students in the life sciences to become "scientifically literate". Students can develop their critical thinking and understanding of scientific research while become familiar with important research tools.

We are a worldwide movement for the happiness of humanity. By empowering individuals to achieve lasting happiness with teachings of universal Truth, Happy Science aims to create an ideal world – a world of harmony, love and prosperity.

You can visit our website at http://www.ocwriter.com for more details, where you can RSVP for our meetings in Fountain Valley, California (Orange County) off the 405. The Southern California Writers Association is dedicated to helping writers from all genres hone their skills and advance their careers. Members network and share vital information at meetings on the third Saturday of every month. SCWA presents expert speakers every month, covering a variety of topics. Speakers present lively, info …

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 …

"I say never be complete, I say stop being perfect, I say let's evolve..." ~Tyler Durden I started this group for those who feel a strong desire to affect change in our communities and our world. And yes, I believe you do exist, even in and around Orange County! I know you have bright ideas and brilliant thoughts and maybe you just need some like-minded mates to encourage you to DO something about it. So let's get together to inspire one another, to volunteer, to change policy, to make each oth …

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, …

Kimberly Rinaldi's Lessons in Joyful Living:  Mind Science and Metaphysics is here to teach you about being the best you you can be. Learn to master tools such as LOA, EFT, NLP, Hypnotherapy, Intuition, Meditation and so many more.  You can learn to master the tools to master your life.  Join us and Live-Joy-Fully! Text "LIJL" to 22828 and sign up for our VIP Newsletter and receive YOUR copy of my Deeper Meditation mp3 or online at http://KimberlyRinaldi.com Speaker, Author and Radio Show Host …

Do you love the show "Mystery Science Theater 3000"?  If someone uttered the names "ROWSDOWER" and "TORGO", would you know what it meant?  Do you find it hard to meet others who have the same appreciation for the show that you do? Would you like to have fun and enjoy viewing episodes with other MSTies ? If you have answered 'yes' to these questions, then this group maybe for you. If you would like to watch MST3K episodes with other MSTies in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, then sign up. It wo …

How lucky we are to live in a city of so many wonderful museums--world renown museums for art like The Getty Center, LACMA, Norton Simon and the Hammer; small eclectic ones such as the Neon Museum; profound ones such as The Museum of Tolerance, and a museum where your imagination can soar--the Museum of Flying at the Santa Monica Airport. If you are curious and would like to explore the wonders to be found at L.A. museums, please join us.  We don't have to see everything or spend all day. We can …

THIS GROUP IS PRIVATE. Membership is by invitation only. We are a No Drama, ladies social group. We may get together for lunch at a nice quiet cemetery, have afternoon tea at a museum, or dinner at a local haunted house. We are individuals with a unique style each our own. We don't follow trends, but sometimes we may start them. We know what we like and are open to finding more of interest. Many of us have interests in several topics such as literature, history, tea, science, theater, beading, a …

How many of us moved here, bought guidebooks, and planned to go to all the museums, take in all the culture and see all the sights? And then we got jobs, and then we got busy, and now it's been years, and we still haven't been to the Science Museum, or the Norton Science Museum? I know that's the case for me! I've been making New Year's resolutions to go to at least one museum/cultural thing a month, but something always comes up, and besides, it's more fun to go in groups and meet like-minded f …

USS Velocity is a Star Trek fan group based in Orange County California. We operate as a Nova Class Starship, and our members make up the ship's 15 officers, and 65 crew members. This is the first of what we hope will become a fleet of starships within this chapter, all celebrating the Star Trek universe. We socialize, attend conventions, and raise money for worthwhile charities. We are a costuming club. All of our 15 officers must have a costume. We also do some light role play at conventions …

There is a growing number of skeptic groups which call themselves 'evidencialists' — those who place their confidence (belief) in only those claims with sufficient evidence.  This is one of those groups. This is also the fifth chapter of Backyard Skeptics. There is a chapter in Villa Park, South OC, LA and Long Beach. Our group is one with a heavy atheist 'bent'. If you don't believe in any supernatural deity or paranormal ability (woo-woo), this group is for you. We meet once a month on the thi …

Do you have a rational worldview based on the natural world? Do you seek ethical models in the world that are based on compassion, science, and empiricism? Do you have an affinity and respect for science and skepticism? Are you looking to meet others who share your worldview in one of the most religiously conservative corners of California? Then come check us out!

The Inspirational Living Center of Orange County provides spiritual tools to transform our personal lives and help make the world a better place. We are a local spiritual community that honors all paths to Spirit and can help you experience a personal relationship with a higher power. When God is the focus of our spirituality, then other areas of our lives fall into place—we are happier, we can do more for others, be better stewards of the Earth, and help bring peace and harmony to the world. Jo …

We are not religious, but a Spiritual Center serving the residents of the San Gabriel Community and its Foothills. We promote a way of life that honors all paths to God and help make the world a better place.

I tried to get something like this started a few months ago, but a death in the family derailed it. So, here we go again: This is a group for writers struggling with productivity. We meet once a week and more often via social media, phone, lifelines, whatever in order to do one thing: provide accountability so that we can track our progress and meet our goals. Traditional workshop elements are, if we want them, informal - we can read each other's stuff, but that's not the aim; nor is providing e …