ATTN AUTHORS: http://tinyurl.com/yausden Would you like a little Murder with your tea? Join us every month for chatter, tea, and a wee bit o' death thrown in. We now meet on the third Saturday of each month. Location varies  - check events on calendar for details. Every month a book is selected for discussion, but if the selected book is not "your cup of tea" attend anyway and bring in your current reading to share with the whole group. Don't be shy!

Valley Moms  is a  group that welcomes moms and dads of newborns, babies, toddlers and preschoolers as well as expecting soon-to-bes. We are  here for moms an dads to share ideas, experiences and advice with one another.  Parents Getting together and creating a social circle with other families. Our group is growing as our children grow so our kids ages range from newborn to 5 years old. Siblings welcome. We plan tons of events, go for a walks, have lunch, playdates/playgroups, music gym classes …

EXPLORE your CREATIVITY in this highly engaging, interactive personal journey! UNCOVER and discover HIDDEN TALENTS, long buried DREAMS and lingering goals and desires. ENGAGE in writing exercises aimed at self-discovery that tap into your CREATIVE SPIRIT. BREAK THROUGH inhibiting BLOCKS like PERFECTIONISM, SELF-DOUBT, PROCRASTINATION and SELF-SABOTAGE with innovative experiential activities. Working and aspiring writers, painters, poets, actors, singers, dancers and PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF …

Based on Seena Frost's book, “SoulCollage®: An Intuitive Collage Process for Individuals and Groups” this one-day workshop offers a creative, soulful process for making a deck of collaged cards whose images give voice to your inner guidance, spark liberating insights, and express your creative impulse. You will make cards, share cards, and do readings. Come play and create your own deck of soul-tending cards that will inspire, guide and inform you! Each card is a mirror of self and soul.   CAL …

The UCLA Anderson MBA alumni history book club is now being opened to kindred spirits amongst the public. We are predominately business people who enjoy reading and discussing history books in a congenial atmosphere rather than expert historians. We generally meet in the Valley at a restaurant (tied to the theme of the book if possible) for lunch on a weekend every 2 to 3 months. If you're interested in history books and would like a chance to network, please join us.

Valley Girls Tuesday Night Book Club is about enjoyable reading for women who want to experience good books--period.  Doesn't matter the author, genre or medium.  In fact, I would encourage you to try different media when reading.  Try a book on CD/tape every once and a while--as long as it's unabridged.  Makes those car rides go a lot faster!  I'm not a slave to having the author be a woman or it necessarily even about being 'women's issues' (whatever those are) but would like to pick interesti …

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: May 11th, 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 A …

The purpose of this meetup is to meet other HR professionals to share ideas and discuss solutions to today's challenges faced by HR professionals. Also, we will look into the idea of forming small mastermind groups of HR professionals as well as plan events for HR professionals. We are working on bringing guest speakers to help make 2010 the best year ever. We will be discussing principles from such books as : "Success Principles : How to get from where you are to where you want to be" by Jack …

Did you know that no amount of positive thinking will overcome a negative thought? Did you know that before any true change can happen in your life negative thoughts must first be Neutralized? This is just a tiny part of the insightful and powerful information I was amazed to learn when I found out about the Higher Self information. My name is Janet Richmond and 25 years ago I started attending a group that gave me access to the most life-changing processes and techniques I'd ever encountered b …

Why I decided to start Lovenla: I have had this idea for many years and feel that this is a great place to execute it. The purpose of this group: Lovenla is what I like to think of as where the online community meets offline community in Los Angeles. I call it Lovenla because I want it to be a community of Angelino's who love all that LA has to offer. Using the online capabilities to create offline events is my ultimate goal. Who should join: EVERYONE! Anyone who is looking for a place to me …

Our group is about creating a positive, supportive environment to nurture friendships, have fun and share laughter - it is what life is all about! We are diverse, active, positive, open minded, opinionated women in the mid 40's to mid 60's who want to get out and enjoy each other’s company, whether it is lunch, happy hour, movies, bowling, picnics, trips to the museum, a book club, easy hikes or just a getaway day at the beach. We are always open to ideas for events so everyone has a hand in sha …

Have you always wanted to learn how to meditate? Or do you want to learn more effective ways to meditate? Whether you are a begginner or expert, come and be a part of our meditation group. We have weekly meditation classes available. You will learn the many benefits of meditation such as lowering stress, depression, increasing health, awareness, happiness, energy, and much more! Meditation provides an opportunity to connect with your true self, your spiritual purpose and what is known as the uni …

Welcome to the Fabulous Divas' Book Club! If you enjoy thought-provoking discussions, love and appreciate the diversity of Black life and culture, and you are a woman who enjoys meeting new people, then this is the group for you.  My hope is to create a platform that promotes and supports Black literature by all writers, with a focus on celebrated Black authors, such as Toni Morrison, Richard Wright, Edwidge Danticat, Nora Neale Hurston, Eric Jerome Dickey.  We will be reading fiction and non-fi …

Looking for nice folks that like to play card and board games. Spades.  Hearts.  Poker.  Slide 5.  Crazy 8s.  Cribbage.  NAME IT! Most any and all board games... And Mah Jong (American Version w Jokers) Also bowling, darts, ping pong, shooting pool, Wii, karaoke??? This is a good chance to meet other West Valley people ages 18-118 WHAT DO YOU WANT TO PLAY?  WHERE AND WHEN? Join Us!  Suggest a meet up and let's get it going!

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!

Like Comic books, D&D, Star Wars? Need fun interaction with others who are parents who like the same? This group is for you. I am looking for Droids, Moms, Dads, Hobbits alike! Based in Van Nuys but willing to travel light years for adventure. Finish this sentence and you are in: Help me Obi Wan Kenobi.....

Little Lotus Yoga at Little Acorns Grow Early Learning Environment Little Lotus Yoga was started to share the gift of yoga with all the "blossoming yogis" in our community. Yoga offers young children an opportunity to use their imagination, use their bodies, learn new and fun ways to calm themselves down, work with other people, build self-awareness and self-confidence......the list goes on and on. This class is specifically designed for children ages 2 and up. Our classes consist of fun! The ki …

This group is for people who collect interesting and unique things. It's a show and tell of the things that make you who you are. Express your individuality! At the meetups we will each bring along one item which means something special to us and tell the story about how it came into our possession. It could be valuable or it could be sentimental, doesn't matter. A book, collectible, clock, toy, whatever you wish...

Koffee and Komics is a monthly meetup of Comic Book and Manga creators at Aroma in Studio City. Come by share your projects, draw and of course drink coffee. Each month we draw from a theme. Come ready to draw!

This group is for character designers/artists/illustrators (21 and over) to get together and draw, share ideas, inspire each other, critique, and learn from each other. Add in some drinks, food and conversation and we are sure to have some creative, productive fun, as well as becoming better artists and sharpening our character design skills. This group is uninstructed, with the idea that each artist can share tips, tricks, ideas, info and constructive criticism with each other. When available w …

This is a group where life meets finance. Where we learn to make our money behave, learn to intentionally implement strategies that will make our money work for us and not against us. We will talk about your life, your money and everything in between The goal is to strive for a well balanced lifestyle. How? By making huge deposits in all aspects of our life, Strengthening family values, Uncovering our vocation in life, Growing friendships, Sharpening & guiding our minds, Striving for excellent h …

Hello and Welcome to Long Lasting Hang Out Friends. This Group Is part of Enter Your Mind Center, INC. Non-Profit. This group is all about creating a supportive and long lasting hang out friends. ( This is not a singles group, but it is part of learning, growing and supporting true friends who are vital to a fulfilling life). True friends help us distress, and challenge us to follow our dreams, while we cheer each other on when times get tough or when we need an extra push. Although true friend …

Pick a Genre, any Genre! This is a club for all book lovers who love all kinds of books. Why limit yourself to a vanilla selection of reading when there's 31 flavors out there? Non-fiction, mystery and suspense, realistic fiction, historical fiction, science fiction and fantasy, myths, poetry. If it's a good book it should be read. Also, why do we always have to go over the hill to meet like minded folk? Lets hook up and read, and discuss, and analyze, and give opinions and agree to disagree. I' …

Quidditch! Yes, quidditch! I spent hours looking for some teams that did not have a full roster and were not a 2 hours drive from me. There are multiple teams in this area that play against each other and there is an international league as well...check out http://www.internationalquidditch.org/ I am looking to gather players first, have some meetings to go over the logistics and then start practicing. I am sure we could get some practice time with the other San Fern Valley team if we ask. Basic …

Calling all fun-loving, down-to-earth ladies, late 20s-early 40s, in the West San Fernando Valley! If you like hiking, game nights, movies, book clubs, girls' nights, road trips, exploring new restaurants or just hanging out with friends in your PJs, this is the group for you! The purpose of this Meetup is to form a group of solid, real, non-flaky girlfriends in the Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Agoura, Westlake, and Thousand Oaks area. I'm sure we can all agree, especially if you're from out of to …

This group is for ladies from 20-30 who enjoy good fiction novels about well, women. Each month we will have a theme, starting with Jane Austen Month. We will meet every Saturday at 1 pm at Starbucks in the Pacific Palisades. Reading List: January-Jane Austen Book Club Month. At the end I will hold a Jane Austen Tea party--complete with tea and Biscuits at my house and we will watch a Jane Austen movie of your choice. 1. Pride and Prejudice 2. Sense and Sensibility 3. Emma 4. Northanger Abbey 5. …

This is the Book Club to meet interesting women and have great conversation. We will be reading the best selling author Danielle Steel's wonderful novels. We're all busy, but our girlfriends are so special. Come join us for lunch and to meet new friends.

This is a group for guys who are tired of trying to get love and a good life and failing, while all around, other men are getting what they want. Guys who are fed up trying to be good boys but don't want to become flaming a$$holes instead. Re-masculation is a way to do that. We know who we are. We’re the guys trying to be different from all the other guys by being nice, by putting everyone else’s needs first, by always saying and doing the right thing, by being good and kind and caring and never …