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 …

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

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 …

… You should join this group if you would like to buy in bulk, swap fruit or veggies, or share anything you no longer need with others on your area. This group is not limited to the San Gabriel Valley, but you should be able to come to meetups periodically if you are participating in a bulk purchase to pick up your items. This is a very democratic group in that anyone can plan and organize events for the group. If you have an idea for an event, please contact me and I'll make you an event organize …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Anyone interesting in creating their own music should join. Everyone who's had a band has created a demo. This meetup is not just about creating demos it's about the musical process of playing, learning, recording your own music, seeing shows, meeting other musicians and finding out about great clinics that will help you improve your craft, meeting product representative and hearing about music expos. 

… 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  

Join others interested in history and literature for stimulating conversation.  This book club meets monthly and is led by the Museum's Executive Director Mark Rothman.

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.

… Cookbook Swaps?          Home Limoncello making workshop   We have some great Potlucks! Cocktails anyone? Wine pairings? Home brew beer? Free Concerts Too! Let's not limit our events to dining only & share in some fun, adventurous & truly unique events! Membership: Basic Membership is Free. Attend our events and if you agree that our Foodie group is one of the best on Meetup, please become a Supporting Member (SM) for only $10 per year to help cover the expenses of running this gr …

… Our members post pick up games, discount tickets for games and clinics, league openings, equipment swaps and much more. Adults and kids of all ages are welcome.  

  We are 40-something parents of a four-year old looking for other single-child families with similar interests for play dates and other get-togethers. This group will help to build a community so our children can meet other kids without siblings, and parents can swap stories and offer advice on the challenges of raising children as older parents. At first Meetups will take place in local parks and playgrounds, generally on a Saturday or Sunday. As we get to know one another better we can pla …

The purpose of this group is to celebrate BOOKS of all kinds. We will read all genres, all authors, books for all ages, as long as they are good -- or as long as someone in the group thinks they are, any way!

With all the new buildings going up in the Marina, there are bound to be plenty of new moms. This group is for moms who are interested in a weekly mommy and me group for babies born in 2011 or 2012. We can also arrange occasional outings and mommy's night out as well as babysitting swapping. This group is for all moms looking to make new friends with babies around the same age.