The Greater Orange County Animal Rights Roundtable (GOCART) is dedicated to fostering awareness and discussion of issues concerning animal advocacy and veganism in Orange County and the rest of Southern California.  We meet every other month for a casual vegan dinner and an open-forum discussion.  Meetings are loosely-structured with a speaker, a basic agenda and a moderator.  Our meetings are guided by principles of non-judgment and non-confrontation. There is no charge to attend. Anyone is wel …

We provide bicycle repair workshops where you can use our tools and equipment to repair and maintain your own bicycle. Our volunteer mechanics are at hand to provide as much help as you need, from letting you know where a certain wrench is to walking you through a hub overhaul or straightening a wheel. Knowing your bike makes cycling more enjoyable. We're here to help you have a great time on your bike, rather than be burdened with mechanical troubles. We'll also help you be more prepared when m …

This group will pair wine, beer, and saké with various grass fed beef course prepared by top chefs around the world.

Vegan Drinks is back!  Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or just curious, meet others who share your interest at our next fun and healthy social event.  Non-drinkers are welcome.  All events are free - just pay for your own food and drink.

OC Green Business Networking is for professionals in the green industry who want to meet like-minded people who get it. We'll network, discuss our businesses and how to help each other succeed. There will be no agenda, maybe a speaker now and then but this group is casual and unstructured so we can just get to know each other.

There are quite a few 'peak lists' in California and we like to climb them. Some are easy and good trails lead to the top.  Others are long, difficult cross-country routes and may require some roped sections. Please evaluate the proposed hike/climb to be within your capabilities.  As many/most of these hikes will be new to all attending, everyone should have studied the route, copied topo maps, have your GPS loaded with waypoints, and be prepared to 'help' with route finding on the difficult one …

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 …

The Orange County Renewable Energy Society (OC Renewables) is a non-profit member organization and a local chapter of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) founded to promote the use of renewable energy and energy efficient technology through education, outreach, and public policy advocacy.  We have a meeting with a guest speaker every second Thursday of the month at the Duck Club in Irvine (near UCI off Campus Drive).

We decided to start this group to bring people together over achievable and sustainable fitness goals. The purpose of the group is to make new friends, burn some calories, strengthen and tone muscles and make a smaller impact on the environment in the process. Anyone who lives close-by Angel's Stadium and wants to break a sweat regularly with new friends should join us!

This is a group for corporate and non-profit representatives interested in understanding CSR -- cause marketing, community engagement, branding, and communicating with internal/external stakeholders etc. I started this group to engage with CSR professionals who'd like to discuss strategy, communication and synergistic opportunities. I'm looking forward to exploring how we can improve our triple bottom line.

Love Indian food? Join this group to team up with other cooks and prep food for the week to take home with you. Learn new recipes Stretch your food dollar Share the workload and get it done faster Build your cooking skills Make new friends And maybe, just maybe: Do more with teaching people to cook, introduce them to sustainable/local farmers, encourage buying from artisan sources over big box, build community, encourage free communication, trading of recipes and exploring international diets …

Orange Christian Busness Men Connection (CBMC) is focused on building up Jesus Christ to Business Owners and Business Professionals located in City of Orange, CA and surrounding areas. CBMC is and international organization and City of Orange CBMC is connected to a regional group. Check-out our website: www.occbmc.com or our national website: www.cbmc.com. CBMC’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values Our Vision For all Men in our Movement to Experience: The Power of One God The Value of One Man The …

Love homemade, plant-strong meals? Join this group to team up with other cooks and prep food for the week to take home with you. Learn new recipes Stretch your food dollar Share the workload and get it done faster Build your cooking skills Make new friends New to plant-strong diets? You can learn more here: http://www.forksoverknives.com/ http://engine2diet.com/ Let's all do more with: teaching people to cook, finding sustainable/local farmers, encourage buying from artisan sources over big bo …

What will you will gain from this event and give to your Mind, Body, and Spirit is practical applications to techniques and massive healing. The Benefits of Mediation: 1. Deep tranquil relaxation 2. Profound mind body connection empowers a better you to create Healthier Habits 3. Free flowing inspiration and creativity helps you solve any challenges, you’ll shine at work or school. $. Deep connection with people around you 5. Improves sex life 6. Magnetic attraction to wealth, laser focus, and g …

Hi, If you feel like life is a constant uphill battle, and haven't found a long-term, sustainable, and effective way to become more happy, this group might be for you. I started this group to get several people together, who are currently, and have been, dealing with what might be described as "mild lingering depression". Many of us have this, but the symptoms are masked by our daily routine, staying super busy, extra intake of stimulants, self-medication with alcohol, and the list goes on. This …

The Prosperity Center is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide disadvantaged individuals with the opportunity to develop economic stability for themselves, their families, and their community. This is a group for individuals that understand the power of entrepreneurship to change not just the life of an individual but the local economy. This is the group for you if you are: thinking about starting a business, a new business owner and could use some guidance, you have business exper …