This wine tasting forum is dedicated to blind-tasting high-end red wines at shared cost in a fun dinner setting, for everyone who likes wine, wants to learn more and wishes to meet like-minded friends. The OC Wine Elite aspires to be the best wine tasting group in Southern California, specializing in expensive (and sometimes mid-range) wines from around the world, with sommelier-guided discussions and a fun blind-tasting approach. We blind-taste all the wines out of order - no one knows which wi …

We would like to meet anyone who is interested in trying new restaurant dishes and sharing their experience. We are launching a foodie-social media app for the iPhone in August that will allow foodies to share short clips of their food experiences with the world!

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

Do you love travel? Do you love food? Then this is the group for you. We're traveling around the world not with our passports, but with our palates! The goal is to enjoy the local cuisine of every country on the world map. Each meet-up we will venture off to a new restaurant that feature's a different traditional cuisine. Occasional outings to cultural festivals & events.

All things French: language, culture, food, movies.

This is a group for those that appreciate Craft Beer. Going to Beer Tasting's, Beer Festivals, Brewmaster Dinners / Beer Food Pairing Events and Brewery Tours. Those that want to learn about the beer making process, are considering or are home brewers, meeting new friends.

PEOPLE OF ENLIGHTENED THOUGHTS ORANGE COUNTY ~ HEART-QUARTERS The Dream of Separation . . . is Over! POETs ~ People Of Enlightened Thoughts - ORANGE COUNTY Metaphysics, Applied Spirituality and Human Potential provide our HEART centered community, POETs - People Of Enlightened Thoughts (an affiliate of LIGHT Bearers of the World) a basis to expand the consciousness of humanity. " Enlightened collectives will fulfill an important function in the arising of the new consciousness. Just as egoic co …

SocialMixin.com is THE place for Orange County’s up n’ comers, established scenemakers and top professionals to gather, catch a breather from the hectic pace, chill out in a comfortable scene and enjoy a classy evening with friends - with an emphasis on good times and good conversation accompanied by good food and good drink. Our goal is to be able to spend quality time with the people we have met and want to meet, on both a professional and/or personal level. Too often we are all so extremely …

We are a local group of compassionate people dedicated to healthy lifestyles that promote kindness and peace in our community.  We're based in Orange County, California.  However, our offerings are relevant for people anywhere in the world as online wellness sessions and virtual events. Veganism is the foundation for justice, health, wholeness, and compassion in our lives and in the larger world. I've found that there are many vegan groups out there, but many of us (including myself) would benef …

Come join The Orange County Wine Group at a local wine tasting! The OC Wine Group is for fun, friendly wine loving folks who enjoy exploring new wines, participating in wine dinners/gatherings and of course making new friends. Everyone is welcome - from those who are new to wine to educated wine connoisseurs. Our members vary in age and include singles and couples. We do NOT charge a membership fee but we do require a photo to join the group - otherwise it makes it very difficult for organizer …

Joyful Weight Loss, Joyful Living is an approach to mindful eating that allows you to lose weight without deprivation, while cultivating more pleasure and more self-nurturing into your daily life as you watch yourself slim down. This approach is based in part on the teachings of Geneen Roth, who gained and lost over 1000 lbs by the time she was in her late 20s. Then she quit dieting altogether and began to “eat when she was hungry and feel her feelings when she was not hungry but wanted to eat. …

Animal Protection and Rescue League is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which works to document and expose animal cruelty occurring behind closed doors, educates the public on animals issues through innovative outreach campaigns, and works with policymakers and politicians to implement humane change. Since forming in 2003, APRL has garnered the attention of national and international media, influenced animal protection legislation, conducted numerous rescues of abused factory farmed …

Lets Speak Italian! Parliamo Italiano! !Benvenuti! Meet Italian language and culture lovers in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Come make new "amici", learn and practice the language, be exposed to a different culture, tradition, and cuisine. We look forward to building a solid group that will lead us to nice friendships, theme parties, local outings, cultural trips and most of all lots of listen and talk Italian. All ages and levels welcome! If you are a beginner remember you learn a lot just by …

Active European International American With us you'll get to meet other Active, Classy, Fun, Single Europeans and intercontinental Americans, and people from all over the world here in Orange County. As we all know that you can join any group, but we do have a really special Group here we are all from a different background and we all have passion for socializing and bringing people together. Only European are welcome to join this Group! It’s easy to join, just post a picture of yourself and …

Welcome to the Friendliest Knit & Crochet Community in Orange County! We are a group of fiber enthusiasts who love to knit and crochet and enjoy sharing projects, patterns, great conversation and laughs. We welcome knitters and crocheters of all skill levels. Don't know how to knit or crochet? Not a problem, we are always willing to teach you. We meet every other Thursday from 5:30 to 8 pm at the Corner Bakery in Costa Mesa. We would love to have you join us for food, fun and fiber therapy!

A meetup for all things Brazilian: Language, Food, Travel, Culture. Come meet other Brazilian lovers!

This group was created to bring together individuals who read books for substance and ideas. This group is open to artists, musicians, scientists, engineers, and anyone who likes to examine and exchange ideas, respect others' opinions, and is open to learning something from others. We find we get together to discuss what might otherwise be serious topics, but we end up laughing a lot, because it's such a joy to express ourselves and share our ideas...and go off topic now and then. We currently h …

This group is for anyone who is interested in the GAPS nutritional protocol. Members will receive education and support from two certified GAPS practitioners and other members who are living the GAPS lifestyle. GAPS is an acronym for Gut And Psychology/Physiology Syndrome and was coined by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. She holds a Degree in Medicine and  Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human Nutrition. In 1998 Dr. Campbell-McBride set up The Cambridge Nutrition Clinic where she specia …

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 …

Being a step-mom can be stressful, overwhelming, and a bit confusing. This is a group for step-moms to bond, vent, relax and swap stories of all the crazy things it means to be a step mom. We take step-moms from all walks of life, whether you are a newbie to it all or a hardened veteran with older step-children. Friends who are not in blended families simply do not understand our lives, and that is why I created this group to give step-moms a chance to relate to one another and learn from each o …

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.

Hi, My name is 景雯 I was a parachute kid from Taiwan, I moved to OC in 1988. My family is all in Taiwan still, I'm the only one here in the states.  Since my husband and I got married almost 3 years ago, we been trying to preserve and explore my cultural heritage.  We love Taiwanese street food and Mandarin movies.  Last year we decided to have our baby in Tainan where I was born and raised so that we can share the experience with my family in Taiwan and provide a relationship for my daughter and …

This is a group who likes to get together and savor the very exciting, artistic and entertaining side of Orange County. Although art and artists based, most events can be enjoyed by everyone. I am starting this group to bring together people who enjoy and can have fun with the finer things in life while not spending a fortune.

This is a group for Mandarin speakers of all levels to practice the language. Our purpose is to organize events to promote and enjoy the Chinese culture and language.

Our purpose is to network, and make new friends with other happily married couples(or those marriages who need a boost to be around happily married couples) while enjoying the delights of a great glass of vino. We will have events at private residences such as wine tastings and dinners....as well as dining out around Orange County, and even trips to wine country. This meetup is for married couples who enjoy the blessings in life and want to have fun learning about wine, eating at great restauran …

This group is NOT a place for MLM or for selling a product. This group IS a place to brainstorm and discuss all aspects of setting and reaching goals. Format: Brainstorm - small group discussing challenges and solutions, setting goals and deadlines, sharing and learning from each other. Up to 5 members. Guest Speakers - once every 3 months we will have a guest speaker sharing their experience as a goal setter. Up to 50 members. Breakthru Social - once a month we will choose a bigger venue/drinks …

Meet with those wanting to practice their Turkish language speaking skills (all abilities) or just enjoy Turkish coffee. Meeting people who want to meet up for Turkish food, Turkish music, and general meetings, and outings.

Come together for community support in healthy eating, clearing away old emotions and discovering a truly healthy lifestyle together. Our group comes together and is committed to producing results like these: "My wife Susan brought me here, & at first I didn’t want to have anything to do with it. I have a friend who is a vegetarian & five months ago I used to give him a bad time about it. I eat steak & I am from Montana. I have been 85-90% raw for the past 3 months, I have lost 30 plus pounds. …