We are building a community for the new, fast growing, generation of atheist Americans. This group is opened to atheists/agnostics in their 20's and 30's who want to meet and talk with other like minded people. Our monthly event is an informal late lunch. We talk about anything that's on our mind, have some food and a few drinks. We also go bowling, play games and join in community events like the annual AIDS Walk and Atheists United's Highway Cleanup. Bring your friends or come to meet new ones …

This group is for skeptics of all types.  You might say a skeptic is one who is an evidential truth-seeker an evidencialist. One who knows what his/her reality is by the evidence presented to them.  One who inquirers about everything, but accepts the most reasonable explanation based on science and falsifiable claims. There is no topic a true skeptic will not approach, and the topic of religion is one of those. This group is NOT for those who say “I know for sure that I am right, that my religio …

R is an open source software/programming language for data analysis, statistical modeling, visualization, data mining, predictive analytics, statistical computing, exploratory data analysis etc. This group is aimed to bring together practitioners (from industry and academia alike) in order to exchange knowledge and experience in solving data analysis/statistical problems by using R. Besides discussing techniques and solutions in R, emphasis will be put on providing a good understanding of the da …

Are you, or someone you know, looking for a geek of your own? If so, then we have a Meetup for you 7 months a year! Featuring THREE 18 and older Geek Single Meetups! FIRST: The SoulGeek.Com Geek Singles LADIES NITE! - WHERE LADIES ALWAYS GET IN FREE! (Next Event: July 13th, 2013) (Event Months: Jan/Mar/May/July/Sept) SECOND: A Midsummer Night's Dream LGBT Geek Singles Costume Party! - LESBIAN/GAY/BI/TRANSGENDER EXCLUSIVE (LGBT Friends & Allies Welcome)! (Next Event: Aug 10th, 2013) (Held every …

Informed by Nature organizes group trips to cool science events in the LA area. Whether its a star party at the Griffith Park Observatory, a talk at JPL, or a first Friday social event at the Natural History Museum, we meet up and go together, as a collection of people who love science, and often go out for a drink or coffee afterward. Ultimately, we hope to create a social community that emphasizes raising consciousness to the magnificence of the natural world and supporting the science that dr …

Face reading can help you in every aspect of your life. In relationships and love it can help you to identify your soul mate. In the workplace as an employer to find the best person for the job and as a parent or child to understand those family dynamics that frustrate and infuriate us all. Talk about turning the odds in your favor. Come learn the ancient science of face reading, develop the tools to for discovery your soul mate, and meet others on the same journey. What are the benefits of the …

This group is for families of atheists, freethinkers, humanists, agnostics and all others with a rational world view with a focus on planning family-friendly activities and providing rational parents with a place to share and learn about raising freethinking children. We are looking for active members who would like to be involved in planning and hosting BBQs, game nights, pool parties, and trips to the zoo, beach days, amusement park trips and any other family friendly activity in the Los Ang …

Star Wars, The Matrix, Avatar, Star Trek and many other favorites often contain themes of God and spirituality which make for great storytelling. But are these just themes of fiction or is there something more? Can it be that the success of these films is due to their speaking of concepts we are created to connect with on a spiritual level? Join us as we meet, discuss, and record podcast episodes of "Not Of This World!" Join me in the FusionFilter Faithcast as we discuss Sci-Fi & the Bible from …

Our aim is simple - to meet up with like-minded talent and fans, and showcase the finest brand spanking, neo-burlesque, old skool Ghost/Horror show for a decidedly new skool audience. Always on the look-out for Go-go dancers, crazed gorillas, mad magicians, strippers, comics, film-makers and ghoulish mc's to perform live on stage. We held a 3-day, star filled BOOBS & BLOOD Film and Burlesque Festival in Sept. of 2010 at the NEW BEVERLY CINEMA, Premiered the outrageous "NUDE NUNS WITH BIG GUNS" a …

Star Sapphire Lodge was born with the merger in 2009 of L.V.X. Lodge and Blue Horizon Oasis. Blue Horizon Oasis was founded in 2000 in Glendale, California. The idea of Blue Horizon Oasis was born on the beautiful beaches of Southern California: if you look over the waves into the blue horizon you can imagine the limitless possibilities that await you when you take that first step in any direction. The same holds true for humanity in that seemingly endless body of Nuit. Founded in 1989 by Frater …

We are a group of parents who are passionate about our kids and keeping them active and happy. We want to provide a foundation for well-educated, well-rounded adults. The kids in our group are babies, toddlers, preschoolers, elementary school kids and beyond. Many of our activities are great for a wide range of ages; others will be more geared toward a specific age. Our meetups consist of so many different things which are fun and educational such as fieldtrips to museums, the zoo and plays, art …

We decided to start the group because it’s hard to find people who are happy to share their intellect and perspectives on being atheist. This group is not just to talk about religions or our atheist/ agnostic views but to hang out and have fun with people who share similar interests. This group is not for judgmental people who want to criticize other religions, but for those who want to educate each other on strengthening atheist beliefs and or educating each other on different religions, and or …

Welcome History majors, History teachers and all people who like European history! In this group we will discuss multiple subjects from history of the Old Europe and how they affected the development of world civilization. We would like to hear all your thoughts on the matter!

Classes by Instructor Jim Higgins At a glance: Next Creating Comics Class Starts Monday September 10, 2012. Next Webcomics Workshop Starts soon. Drawing Comics for Kids meets Thursdays – it’s ONGOING! Sign up any time. Next Inking and Coloring Comics starts in October. Go here for full decriptions of the classes and/or to sign up: http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/meltdown-university/

Permaculture is a holistic design science and open source technology for building sustainable communities. Preparedness is a state of mind and lifestyle that improves quality of life now, while increasing individual/family/community self-reliance when disruption to normalcy occurs. By combining permaculture and preparedness we're able to grow beyond the finite duration of self-reliance and mature to an infinite state of community sufficiency.

LET'S PLAY BADMINTON! What: Recreational Badminton open to ALL level at the Los Angeles Mission College in Sylmar.  This is NOT a class so anyone and everyone is welcome. You don't have to be a student of the college to play. When: Thursday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm with 9 lighted indoor courts available. This is on a drop in basis so you don't have to show up exactly at 6:00 pm. Anytime between 6:00 and 9 pm would be fine but it'd probably be more worthwhile to you if you show up sooner than later. Whe …

Super, Social, Bright kids on the GO (SS-GO Kids) This is a group for Super School aged kids on the Go. (SS-GO Kids) Our kids are active and they enjoy having fun together. This group is geared toward kids ages 5 and up, with younger siblings always welcome.  All age kids are welcome to join, but I will need help with events for babies, toddlers or teenagers. I thought it was time to get a playgroup going for school-aged kids.  There don't seem to be any groups with school-aged children as the f …

Meditation Group led by Religious Science Practitioner, Monday Evenings 6-7pm in the Ernest Holmes Room in the Junior Church Building at the North Hollywood Church of Religious Science, 6161 Whitsett Street, Noho, CA 91606 - Although the meditation changes a little week to week it most often begins with a guided progressive relaxation that leads to silent meditation. Never meditated? Afraid of meditation? Need some "Eleventh Step" practice and guidance?  Not sure you can meditate for a long time …

If you feel alone in your head pondering the nature of reality, infinite realities, quantum entanglement, gravity, spacetime, dark energy, and the like, consider joining this group for some friendly thinking and discussion. My hope is to create an exciting, nurturing environment, where we can be openly curious, and circulate among ourselves clips and pieces we've been watching/reading. As a side note, I am not a scientist--I just love to learn.  This group welcomes beginners, experts, and all t …

This is a new group for anyone interested in Cult, Action, Body, Comedy, Fangoria, Final Girl, Gothic, International, Natural, Psychological, Science Fiction, Serial Killer, Slasher, Splatter, Underground and most of all my favorite Zombie movies. All film and movie fans welcome. I started this group because I love horror movies and would like to meet other horror movie enthusiasts.

A network to help those who are struggling with Science and Math in High School and College.

This group is for people who already meditate or who would like to learn how to meditate and enjoy meditation as a group. Meditation for the Soul accepts all denominations and atheists. There is meditative dancing and singing, and short dicussions about the science of meditation. We look forward to meeting you!

Let's meet up for more than just cooking! Join me to discover and discuss the science behind cooking. This meet up will encompass several types of events from cooking to dinner parties and classes to lectures.

Angelic Academy is dedicated to workshops, classes and healing events focused on the traditional study of angels as spiritual forces that surround us. We invite guest teachers to present their personal expertise surrounding angels, healing, energy medicine, shamanism, metaphysics and medium development to assist our attendees in their spiritual growth and awareness. Classes are mostly located in Sherman Oaks, and on location for special healing retreats and events. Hosted by Stephanie Lodge, Ang …

The Art/Sci Los Angeles Meetup is an informal group for artists, scientists, writers, and curators interested in exploring ideas and collaborations between the disciplines of art and science: Bioart, nanotech, fractals, quantum sculptures, physics and dance, nebulas and music, STEAM, and more. Join our Art/Sci LA Meetup group to receive event invites, network, and explore the art in science!

This group is intended for scaredy-cats! You know meditation is good - science says so, yet you don't know where to begin. In this introduction to meditation, I aim to make you feel completely at ease. There is no perfect way to meditate - the options are endless! I'll introduce you to a few brief meditations after we talk about the how, the why and the science!! My introductory workshop is just $25.

This group is for anyone wishing to learn the craft of card reading for inner guidance as well as other indigenous healing techniques. No experience necessary! We will hold monthly workshops focusing on the Animal Medicine Card deck by David Carson and Jamie Sams where we will discuss animal symbology, various types of card spreads, and how to keep card readings helpful, positive, and productive. We will also hold workshops in hand-made healing crafts and other indigenous practices from Celtic S …

This group is sponsored by Little Acorns Grow Preschool, Kindergarten and Community Center. We have all kinds of fun activities such as puppet shows, sign language, theater classes, soccer classes, community gardening, art classes, music class, drum circles, karate, cooking classes, science fun time, fun with nature and so much more! Most of our activities will be at our amazing play space in Reseda, although we also have some fun excursions. There are also resources for parents such as parentin …