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 …

We're a  Christian home school group & co-op, but most importantly we are a community! Whether you home school independently, or with a charter school , we are here for each other. We do monthly field trips, weekly park days, bible studies, family potlucks, moms night out & co-op classes at a local church. Membership of the group  is maintained by participating in events and contributing to the calendar at least once a month.  Members decide their level of involvement.  You may enjoy all the soc …

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.

Hello everyone! This here is a group for all you science fiction/science fantasy fans located in or around Riverside, CA. Whether your fancy bend towards the works Issac Asimov, Orson Scott Card, and H.G. Wells or you prefer the more visual part of the genre like watching TV and movies like Star Trek and Firefly (or all of it together!), this is the place for you. We have monthly meetups in Riverside to discuss and watch scifi films and television, as well make plans for the occasional extra spe …

Dear Volunteer Diggers, Calico Early Man Site is the only archeology site in the Western Hemisphere ever deemed important enough to be worked by Dr. Louis S.B. Leakey. Project Director from 1964 until his death in 1972, Dr. Leakey knew that the thousands of artifacts found in this barren desert environment were eerily similar in appearance and manufacture to those he found in Africa. This striking similarity intrigued and mystified him. The implications for the presence of some of the earliest …

Anyone who is interested in understanding more about how they can improve their general health, help prevent degenerative diseases, or who is interested in losing weight, getting deep regenerative sleep, detoxifying, speeding the healing of tissue injury or burns, lessening pain or depression, decreasing lymphatic congestion, cellulite, lymphedema, or wanting safe enjoyable & relaxing cosmetic improvement without surgery etc. is encouraged to join. Free community education classes are ongoing an …

This Meetup Group was formed to provide regular Starparties for astronomers, and would be astronomers, in all stages of proficiency. The purpose of the group is to meetup regularly at the Adler Observatory located on Ortega Hiway, Lake Elsinore for a monthly Saturday Night Starparty. Prospective members should not join this group if they are unable or unwilling to regularly attend the Starparty meetups, as the purpose of this meetup is to actually meetup and do astronomy. Persons interested in a …

Enjoy  the outdoor Theaters night time events under the dark starry desert skies in Joshua Tree.  Located in the Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground. Main events, we project live deep space astronomy images onto large 9 x 12 foot screens.  Other events we do are the Music Jam Astro Fest, Astronomy Fest & Star Parties & Solar Parties. During the summer months SCDVA (Southern California Desert Video Astronomers) hold star parties on Saturday evenings.  These parties are usually free or a minimal char …

The purpose of this group is to present meetings, classes, events related to eploring the power of the mind for healing, abundance and happiness. This group is for anyone interested in alternative healing, meditation, prayer, Law of Attraction and Science of Mind.

Lifestyle is only one component to living younger longer. Nutrition, exercise, and the latest discoveries in anti-aging all combine to help us look and feel young, well into our 80s and beyond. We're investigating the latest discoveries in good nutrition, anti-aging and longevity that science and professionals have uncovered to impact the way we age. On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings each month, guest speakers (health care professionals, nutritionists, counselors, aestheticians, personal train …

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 …

Scientists, educators, science communicators, scientific skeptics, and Fans of the Genre get together once a month for monthly Science & Suds pub nights and occasional science-theme adventures, such as our Skeptics in the Jeep trips. If you prefer the value of what we know to the false promise of Magic We Wish Were True, then come on down and tip a glass with us.

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 …

Ayurveda, the science of life is truly the most holistic system of medicine practiced for over 5000 years. It is a sister science to YOGA incorporating herbs, food guidelines, specific asanas, meditation, aromatherapy, various body therapies for detoxification and rejuvenation to support the body‘s intelligence to heal and bring it back to its own natural state of balance. The purpose of this group is to share the wisdom of Ayurveda to help one live a life of complete balance.

Learn the secrets to using part-time collaboration to achieve full-time results with the spin off meetup of the successful San Diego Comic Con and WonderCon panel with the same name! No matter which industry (comics, illustration, movies, art, graphic and web design, animation, costuming / cosplay, podcasting and many other creative industries), breaking into today's media is a full-time job, even if you have only part-time hours to accomplish it. To accomplish that goal you have to find or form …

Welcome to the SD Thinkers and Revelry Makers!  We are a group of young professionals who enjoy learning about current topics while experiencing culture and cuisine.  Join in stimulating discussion with great company and good food.  Each of our events will focus on a new topic and take place at a new location.  We're looking forward to exploring spectacular local lounges, restaurants, cafes, as well as events in arts and sciences. Our group welcomes and encourages diverse viewpoints, and fosters …

Designed to help you become effective in dating and finding your life partner, this professionally-led series uses small group therapy and in-field practice exercises to help you develop healthy dating skills from a science-based and Christian perspective. Topics covered include: whole person attracting, self-esteem & confidence, body image, letting go of baggage, the art of mingling, finding the right partner, first dates, and sexual intimacy. For singles (18-39) who are searching for their lif …

The Advanced Fiction Group is an association of writers interested in refining their story-telling skills and collaborating in a continuous learning environment.

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 …

This meetup group was created to add additional features to our already functioning group on facebook. You can get there by going to https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandiegoskeptics/  That is where we post articles and have online discussion and where we currently have 276 members. We meet on the 1st and 3ird Thursday of every month at a pub or for movie nights at a home with a large projector screen. We also do hiking, parties and other events. Our group tends to skew younger than other group …

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 …

LabRats is a remarkable new kid-centered program that inspires young people to love learning about all things science and technology. Our passionate guides create engaging demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and outings for the entire family. We focus on fun, character development, and community service while providing world-class hands-on science experiences for everyone. "If your kids don't LOVE science after spending a day with us, then science just isn't their thing." Shawn Carlson, Ph.D. La …

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 …

Calling all Whovians, Time Lords, Companions, Daleks and variations thereupon interested in meeting others obsessed with Doctor Who to watch new and old episodes, talk Gallifreyan politics, share regeneration tips and tricks, and other geeky activities.

We are an encouraging family social group who seeks to understand and apply science, math, and rational thinking to normal family life. We promote activities such as "Science Saturdays", where we work on Maker Projects or the use of Open Source Science Software for your specific science interest. We encourage rational thinking and use of math for decision making with projects based on the books Head First Data Analysis and Baseball Hacks. If you are looking for a social group who encourages your …

This is a group for those who venture to explore the power of mind. Can mind power be mobilized to do extraordinary things? You bet. Tap the wisdom of the yogis and blend it with cutting edge science. 'Cutting edge science?' Yes. To quote Henry Stapp, theoretical physicist and author of Mind, Matter and Quantum Mechanics, "Contemporary science is science in-formed by quantum theory". To learn more join us at open meetings to be announced.

Here's what we do: we get together at 6:30ish every 1st Friday of the month and watch a movie. If the movie has merits that we wish to discuss, dissect or ponder, we sit a little closer together and do just that. Many movies have great messages to share but others we watch just for the pure joy of losing ourselves in other places and other worlds. I supply the snacks and drinks (usually in the form of baked chips and bottled water) but please feel free to bring your own. Beam yourself on down an …

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 …