Whether you are waiting to be matched, recently adopted or long time parents of an adoptive/foster care child or more, this group is designed as a safe place for all adoptive parents to share their unique journey with other adoptive parents & their families. To also give insight & guidance on how they are raising their child & any challenges they may face with family & society. This group is accepting of all parents, married, single, straight or gay. We will meet in fun places  & do fun things. …

Play dates for single moms with adopted youngsters. This group is mainly so that we single moms can meet other true single moms.  While the kids play, we can chat and build friendships.  With the common bond of adoption, we can also share stories and offer support to one another. I've found that single moms who have a baby daddy who has visitation, even just once a month, do not have the same challenges and lifestyles as those of us who are truely single moms. I've also found that it is hard to …

We are a small resource center in Atwater Village that offers support, evidence based education, and community connection to parents at any stage of their journey. Whether trying to conceive, in the process of adoption, pregnant, parents of a new baby, or seasoned parents, we offer classes, workshops and support groups to make the amazing and difficult task of being a family better.

This group is for anyone interested in discussing what it has been like growing up as an adopted child; having found your birth parents and coping with issues surrounding having been adopted. The group is in Los Angeles for anyone who wants to join and feel connected to others in the same boat.

Meet local Dog (and Cat) Owners and Lovers. Experience our monthly events. Share info on local dog-friendly places. This group socializes regularly at Pussy & Pooch Pethouse and Pawbar, http://www.pussyandpooch.com - THE Ultimate Pet Destination and Social Venue… Pussy & Pooch brings a playful, edgy and fun twist to the traditional pet store experience with distinctive pet products and services. A colorful and interactive social setting for pets and their parents… Feast on a meaty pet meal at …

RESCUE * REHABILITATION * RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP Our Mission Pet Orphans of Southern California, a private non-profit animal shelter, is committed to reducing euthanasia in city and county shelters by rescuing and successfully re homing adoptable dogs and cats. Our innovative programs rehabilitate animals and provide public education and support that promote responsible pet ownership. With our first ever Four Paws of a Kind Charity Poker Tournament, we hope to raise money for our orphans. All …

We are the friendliest group of people who helps German Shepherds. We are a non profit 501(c)3, no kill rescue committed to saving all types of German Shepherd Dogs from high kill shelters and adopting them to loving, qualified homes.

Meet local Cat (and dog) Owners and Lovers. Experience our monthly social events. Share info on local pet-friendly places and make friends with other pet lovers. Events will take place in both Los Angeles and Long Beach. This group socializes regularly at Pussy & Pooch Pethouse and Pawbar, http://www.pussyandpooch.com - THE Ultimate Pet Destination and Social Venue… Pussy & Pooch brings a playful, edgy and fun twist to the traditional pet store experience with distinctive pet products and servi …

Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles is a community outreach and advocacy program. Silva and Francis Battista, two of the original founders of the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah launched L.A. Programs in 1991. From those first grassroots steps, which included assistance to animal victims of fires, riots and the Northridge earthquake, Best Friends - L.A. Programs has grown to become one of the most influential and effective animal welfare organizations in the L.A. area. Best …

This group is for multiracial, multiethnic, transracially-adopted, mixed families! All parents need a good support network; join other interracial families who are going through the same parenting adventures as you. Plus, your kids can develop friendships with other biracial/multiracial/adopted kids. This group is part of Multiracial Americans of Southern California (MASC), which is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the mixed race community for over 20 years. Visit www.mascsite.org …

We are a warm and welcoming group of moms that get together for playgroups, playdates, field trips, Mom's Night Outs, and much more! Most of all this is a place where moms can connect and build lasting friendships for themselves and their kids. Our target moms are stay-at-home moms in Moorpark, but we also welcome working moms.   Older moms and moms who have adopted are welcome.  Our kids range in age from 0-8.  Our group is a great way to meet new friends, especially if you're new to the area. …

This is a new Wing Chun/Tsun meetup group in Southern California -- Monterey park! Wing Tsun, 詠春, is a Southern Chinese martial art originated over 300 years ago during the Qing dynasty. Wing Tusn is a "soft" style that does not counter force with force but instead recycles energy and employs a sophisticated method of response using trained reflexes. Chi-Sao ("sticky hands") training is used to develop and hone these reflexes to specific pressures or triggers so that they become automatic in re …

Mutt Shack Animal Rescue is a 501(c ) 3 nonprofit animal rescue group. http://www.muttshack.org. We pull animals from local animal shelters on their last week of life and bring them to pet adoptions at various PetCo stores. All our dogs are spayed/neutered, brought up to date on all shots and microchipped before we place them in their new homes.

This Los Angeles-based Pet Community offers individuals uplifting interactions with their canine friends thru Events, PAWventures, Dog-sitting, co-op, paw-dates, training, & adoption opportunities. Pooch Point provides a platform in building community outreach, new & deeper friendships, & overall joyous experience in being a good steward to one of God's creations. Gen 1:26. Supported by Turning Point Church www.turningpointla.com

The Mind: Each of us has tremendous amount of Mind Power, but the sad thing is that we don’t utilize even half of it. Researches have shown that even geniuses do not use over 10% of their total Mind Power. That should give you an idea of the vastness of this untapped power. The Rationale: When we talk about Mind Power, we refer more specifically to that of the subconscious mind. A powerful storehouse that save all messages. A clear mirror that reflects all the ideas you feed it positive & negati …

MISSION To create the synergy for member success VISION For multicultural entrepreneurs to have the same access to opportunities, information, education, and capital in order to secure growth and success regardless of ethnic origin. OBJECTIVES Conduct the necessary activities on order to assist members to: Acquire the necessary information to assist in achieving their goals Seek education and adopt technology in achieving competitive status Tap capital resources Business networking GOAL To maxim …

Stay ahead of today’s competition and leverage the IT solution of the future: Microsoft Office 365. Meet others in the greater California area looking to adopt, learn and expand their practices with Microsoft Cloud. This group is targeted towards IT decision makers interested in events that demonstrate how Office 365 can drive collaboration, innovation and productivity in your workplace - all while simplifying IT management and reducing overhead costs. Join if you’d like to: Learn more about wh …

Calling all animal lovers and do-gooders. The South Los Angeles Animal Shelter needs you! Here you will find the sweetest, loveliest animals in the world. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts and very few volunteers, the dogs are NEVER walked. Once or twice per week, we'll go down to the shelter, give them love, give them exercise and hopefully find them homes. We can do fundraisers, host parties, and do adoptions. Volunteering there has made such a difference in my life, I'm sure it can do the sam …

ThoughtWorks invented the Technology Radar (thoughtworks.com/radar) to track new technologies that ought to be adopted, trialed, and assessed. This group is for people who want to collaborate, research and produce their own radar (as ThoughtWorks recommends) to actively keep up with new technologies, even when they can't persuade management to go along with those new technology recommendations.

The loss of a pet/or expected loss of a pet is a devastating time. Our pets play many roles in our lives including best friends/family members and soul mates. It's important to know that you are not alone and that it is possible to heal from such a loss. Come and be supported by others who have recently lost a beloved pet or whose pets are seriously ill. The group is led by a Certified Pet Loss Counselor, who will facilitate the group by allowing those grieving to share their feelings in a safe …

Meet other local Cat Owners to trade tips and stories! The primary focus of this group, as its name implies, will always be cats. We will explore activities and public events that are cat-oriented. We are interested in discussing cat topics and issues that affect cat owners on daily basis. We are planning to invite professional speakers and experts on cat behaviors, health and diet to speak at our meetings. We are a non-partisan group. You will meet cat owners and cat lovers with a variety of ba …

Maybe Baby is a co-gender group for LGBT prospective parents. All are welcome in this supportive forum that helps educate prospective parents about the specific legal, medical, psychological, and social circumstances faced in LGBT family formation. Experts on adoption, surrogacy, artificial insemination, financial planning, and so much more speak at our meetings on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month from 10:30am - 12:30pm.  Location is at West Hollywood Park, 647 N. San Vicente Blvd (between Mel …

Have you always asked yourself: What is this thing called life? Why am I here? Where do we come from? Is this all there is, or is there more? When your loved ones die do you break your heart wondering: How is it that one day, my father, mother, brother, sister, child is here, the next, they are gone, and it is as if they never where here. What happens to them after life. And is this life truly worth living in the end?THE ESSENES HAVE THE ANSWER!!!Here, you will find answers to these questions an …

At KidsCanCode we make computers fun! By looking "under the hood," kids learn that a computer is a powerful tool - one they can use to create amazing projects of their own. Imagine building your own website, creating a video game, or wow-ing your teacher with an amazing science project. Our classes lay the foundation for a positive relationship with technology. Benefits of learning programming We are surrounded by technology, and every single piece of technology, from your smartphone to the car …

Catholic Singles Network is a Catholic lay ministry that introduces good Catholic men and women to each other, based on their common interests and positive values. This is a positive "friendship service". THERE ARE MANY CATHOLIC SINGLES READY TO MEET EACHOTHER! WE HOST UPSCALE EVENTS & SOCIALS  INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: Dances, Mixers, Professional Networking, Out-door Activities, Bible Study Sessions Volunteerism, and Philanthropic Opportunities to meet new people. Hiking Outtings, Beach Luau …

Do you want to raise your children to be kind to animals?  Would your younger child enjoy playing at the playground with other kids their age, while at the same time getting to pet some friendly, sociable bunnies and talk with trained big-kid volunteers about the best ways to be kind and compassionate to pets and other animals?  Or would your older child like to talk with us about how to get started towards a career in veterinary medicine or animal welfare?  Then this is the meet-up group for yo …

Whether you're in your 20s, 30s, 40s, or up...you can help out and make a difference. One Brick brings volunteers together to support local non-profit and community organizations by adopting an innovative twist to the volunteer experience: we create a friendly and social atmosphere around convenient volunteering, and after each volunteer event, you will have the chance to meet with your fellow volunteers to get to know each other better. If you're new in town, this is a great way to expand your …

Multiracial Americans of Southern California (MASC) is a nonprofit dedicated to advocacy, education, and support for and about biracial/multiracial people, transracially adopted people and their families, and interracial couples and families. We do many events throughout the year including social events like our Annual Family Picnic, parenting workshops, panels at universities and the Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival, and more! Our events are held in downtown Los Angeles and the surrounding …