I started this swap when, for the second year in a row my son asks "What are we going to do with all this extra lettuce!!" which then sets me off around town dropping bags of it to friends, babysitters, etc. I thought there's got to be a better way to do this. I was always looking for a way to connect with the community and exchange my extras so I decided to start one before my son beat me to it! I am a mother of two young children that has been working at trying to live more sustainably, and pa …

Long Beach Edible Gardening & Sustainable Living Meetup group is a place where novice and experienced members with interest in growing some of their own food &/or learning about living more sustainably could meet to learn and share meals, resources and experiences, buy in bulk, swap fruit or veggies, cuttings, seeds, support each other, socialize and get together to have fun! You do not have to have a garden to participate, this is about a mindset of living sustainable lifestyle and building a s …

… There will be trips to attend fiber festivals, craft shows, and yarn swaps.  Have a suggestion?  Let me know! Why You Should Join Us at "The Hooker Hangout" Our group is open to all skill levels in either knitting or crochet.  If you enjoy either knitting or crochet and you like to socialize and share in fun and great company then you NEED to come "hangout" with us! In the end, we gain new friends, good times, and satisfaction in our beautiful handmade items.

Reading this month: summer reading! I'm keeping it light and fun, with a side of cheesy. The Bookers can wait. Looking forward to seeing you at Astro's. I'll be in the back room with books on the table. Cheers, Lyssa

If you want a book club where we pick a book, have an outlined discussion and only talk about the book, this is not it! Most BOOK clubs are of the "You must read this specific book to hang out with us" variety. Our club, on the other hand, uses whichever title we've picked as more of a jumping-off point and we end up discussing a whole slew of different books, authors, and genres. Sometimes, the subject just goes into an off the wall place. You never know what we end up talking about or doing. T …

We love books. We love dogs. How about you? If you are an avid reader, with no book off limits in your library, and you want to find like-minded people who also share your passion - the Doggie Literature Enchewsiasts is the book club for you!!! We will read and meet, mutt and greet and take our passion for reading and dogs to the next level.

We're just a group of people who enjoy photography. Everyone likes to share and show and teach. Come to a Photography Meetup to share your photos and experiences, talk about gear, swap tips and techniques, share your images and stories -- and have fun! Perhaps we can reveal our Adobe Photoshop tricks, critique each others' photos and share in each others' style and experiences.

Contrary to popular belief, the drive-in movie experience is STILL ALIVE IN KICKING in Southern California!  Many of our favorite D/I's have long been turned into Wal-Marts, strip malls, car dealerships, swap meets, housing developments or just plain abandoned.  But, believe it or not there are 8 (YES...8!) drive-in theatres still open, still operating, still showing double features across Southern California.  SoCal Drive-In Movie Fanatics - the newest spinoff of the long running Meetup group S …

Where do you meet authentic, independent thinking gals, 45 and up, that are friendly, fun, stylish, intelligent and likes to read too? At the "Women With A View" Friendship Meetup Not pompous or too structured, and don't worry if you're not a big bookworm. Exchanging and sharing books is an easy way to meet kindred souls and forge new friendships in a safe, positive environment. We are women who like adventure, suspense, thrills and romance . . . in our books! A biography is good too! Nothing …

Meet fellow shutterbugs near you! Come to a Photography Meetup to talk about the latest gear, swap tips and techniques, share your images and stories -- and have fun doing it! Facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49255843647 Photographers and Digital Artists of Los Angeles at Flickr http://flickr.com/groups/photographers_and_digital_artists_of_los_angeles/ http://flickr.com/groups/creativeside/ Tabblo http://www.tabblo.com/studio/group/photographers-and-digital-artists-of-l …

Pattern got you down? Need some vodka with that crappy yarn? Can't seem to get rid of that albatross of a project? Pull up a chair, sweetie. We understand. Welcome to K&D OC. Where good times meet good knitting. Or the other way around. All yarn lovers are welcome.

The Orange County Knitting and Crochet Group is open to all Yarn Lovers in the OC area, of all ages and skill levels. We are an open community, interested in spreading the joy of all fiber related addictions. We do not teach knitting or crochet, but are happy to answer any questions you may have once you have the basics!  Bring your friends, bring your projects, bring your questions! We promise that this group will constantly evolve, exploring new areas of the craft and engaging participants in …

… What the evening includes: 2 Networking Sessions -(before and after dinner) Your business cards, literature & products are displayed/sold on our networking tables Dinner (Vegetarian selection available) Personal Introductions - Introduce your business/product/service Attract new business with promotional door prize participation 1 hour seminar Door Prizes Swap Service Sign-up list

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 …

… This is also a time created for Reiki practitioners to strengthen their practice, ask questions, share swaps and share the gift of Reiki with newcomers. Its a beautiful evening coming together in community to share this gift that nourishes the soul, supporting us in these transformational times. All levels of Reiki are offered from the beginner levels to the advanced and Master levels, including Karuna® Reiki. Details for each level and dates for classes can be found on www.sacredventures.com  

Every month, the NetSquared community comes together offline at Net Tuesday events to mix, swap stories and ideas, build new relationships, and collaborate. These gatherings provide a chance for all those interested in the intersection of social technologies and social change, whether you're part of a nonprofit organization or a for-profit organization, a funder or a consultant, a developer or an entrepreneur. WHY AN EASTSIDE GROUP? Due to the realities of the traffic flows in our fair city …