Meet other people interested in herbs & natural healing, while you learn about the role of plants in health care. A different herb will be discussed once a month on the 2nd Friday, with new plants introduced, tasted, smelled & enjoyed, participants are given an ounce of the herbal tincture, an ounce of the herb itself, a comprehensive monograph, & other stuff as I see fit. 4th Fridays will focus on different aspects of Natural Health: Non-toxic home care, medicine making, skin & hair care, medic …

We are a group of fun, active stay at home and working moms. We have kids aged newborn to teenagers. We welcome moms who are looking for a playgroup for their kiddos but also a FUN group of friends for themselves. We are not your average "MOMS" group :) We LOVE to have a good time! Listed below are some of the activities that this group enjoys. Really take the time to see if these activities sound like you before requesting to join. We are only looking for "active" participants. This means being …

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 …

Do you love to cook, explore new techniques and experiment with ingredients? Come share a good meal with others who understand the passion of cooking (and eating, of course) and we'll teach each other! Food is the focus of each gathering; the way it is prepared, served and the way it tastes. Being able to enjoy it with friends makes the experience much better! Whether you like to cook or just like to eat---come and join us!! Talent, ability, skill etc... not required. Just show up, be willing to …

Come for a lesson in natural wellness, stay for the wine! Yes, wine is healthy in small doses, especially red wine. This is a group for anyone who wants to learn how to improve their health naturally and have a little mid-week fun at the same time. How does this work? Our main meeting will be held once a month at Total Wine & More. We’ll have a presentation on a hot health topic (e.g., Where did my energy go?”; “Diabetes runs in my family…am I going to get it?”; “I’ve been on thyroid medication …

A group designed to accept all wine enthusiasts. The purpose of the group is to learn about wine and share each other's experience. Everyone is welcome. We started this group to meet new people who also enjoy or would like to learn more about wine. We would like to try local wine bars in Long Beach and through Orange County and Los Angeles. Day/weekend trips to different vineyards to taste will also be organized.

Welcome to OC Social Foodie Group. We are a Foodies Social Group where we bring together everyone that is a foodie that wants to explore restaurants with new and old friends. We will host foodie socials for single foodies, mingling mixologist foodies, wine foodies, food truck foodies, small cafes, International Cuisine Foodies, Happy Hour Foodies, Breakfast Foodies, Lunch Hour Foodies, and more. We will add more details about OC Social Foodie Group soon. We will research and find cool places to …

We Specialize in wine tours, classes, special events and tastings featuring boutique wines made primarily by African American vintners! Many of which do not offer tastings to the general public. Whether you're a wine novice or expert, join us for a fantastic evening or afternoon of music, laughter, food and, of course, amazing WINE! We have something for everyone, but no wine snobs allowed...our approach is all about allowing everyone to share and gain knowledge in a relaxed and sophisticated en …

Orange County Dining Group (OCDG) members are true foodies who love to discover fun and exciting restaurants in Orange County! Members enjoy the following benefits: 1. Menus created expressly for the OCDG by the restaurant chef. 2. Special behind-the-scenes tours of the kitchen operations (where permited) guided by the chef, restaurateur, or manager. 3. Fun times dining out, networking, and making new friends who share a common passion for great food! Details: The average price for the standard …

Join us and fun singles, parents,  and couples as we explore Special events, concerts, foodie workshops, tastings, business seminars, parent support groups, boardgame nights, meetings and other happenings Who should join? Those looking to connect with fun and friendly people. A slice of paradise for everyone. Membership is free. Fees may be associated with individual programs and events. See individual meetups for details.

Welcome Foodies, Friendship Seekers, Wine Lovers, Restauranteurs , Chefs, Cooks, Bakers, Candy Makers, Drink Masters & Dessert Lovers! Calendar will include a host of meetups such as: Fine Dining, Casual Dining, Wine Tasting/Wine Pairings, Cooking Classes, Baking Classes, Dessert Nights, Cocktail Time  & More! Bakers, Chefs & Culinary Artists interested in Hosting/Teaching baking or cooking classes Please contact me Restauranteurs I'm always on the lookout for new places to …

Who doesn't love delicious food and meeting new friends? Los Angeles is one of the greatest and most diverse cities in the world. You can spend a lifetime here and still not sample all the different kinds of cuisine this fabulous city has to offer. Also, in LA, connection is everything. Let's try to meet officially, once a quarter to connect with new friends while satisfying our palate. As our group gets bigger, we can get together more. And just a FYI, for the last couple of events, we have peo …

Going gluten/dairy free? Been diagnosed with celiac, IBS, or trying to just get healthy? Have a kid who is gluten and/ or dairy free? How about the whole darn family like me? Do you cringe with each b-day invite your child gets, knowing its another pizza party with a cake that has more preservatives in it than King Tut? If you do, you may even have health issues with it or a child on the spectrum. Well... I for one have all of the above in my family circle and understand going to birthday partie …

The Sky Room is a group of Wine, Beer, Spirits and Food Enthusiasts. Members gain exclusive access to monthly Wine Tasting, Beer Tasting, Food & Wine Pairing Events, Wine Cruises, Special Wine Tours to local Hot Spots and Vineyards, Happy Hours, Cooking Events and VIP Parties in the rooftop “Up Lounge”, within The Sky Room, and Wine Down Lounge.

This meetup is a place where people can play with their food!  For anyone who loves to cook and tweak recipes, this is where you can bring your creations for a taste test and get some feedback.  We are your guinea pigs and you will be ours! These meetups are designed to be like a pot luck, with everyone bringing their own culinary experiments to give and receive some unbiased feedback as well as just enjoy some time amongst friends. It's a time to ask questions, swap recipes, try new techniques …

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.

Do you love IPA Beers? If so, then this Meetup Group is for you! If you are an IPA Lover, then you probably already know it. What is an IPA? IPA stands for India Pale Ale. IPAs do not come from India and have little to do with India other than their historic origin. When the British began to have outposts in India a few centuries ago they would ship beer from Britain to India. Back then it would take many months on sailing ships for the beer to get to India and much of that travel was through ho …

“In wine there is truth”...many people believe that at the bottom of every bottle of wine is a true story.  I disagree but am more than willing to put the theory to the test.  Join me and let's find out one great bottle at a time. This group is designed to introduce you to new wines and ales and places to meet others with discerning palates.  We will visit unique restaurants, taverns and wine tastings.  We'll learn a little, drink a little and laugh a lot. Please pitch in to make this g …

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 …

SoCal Wine Group, Welcome fellow SoCal Wine enthusiasts! You have found our social network dedicated to the enjoyment of fine wine shared over great conversation in premier venues--classic and time tested tradition for good times! Rest assured, it does not matter if you are a casual enthusiast looking to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of wine, a wine aficionado looking to make new like-minded friends, or a seasoned wine taster with a trained palate on the quest to experience a new disco …

Meetup locally with other people who like to cook or want to learn to cook! Trade recipes, tips, ideas, cookbooks, and discuss all the magic that occurs in the kitchen! Our gatherings are FANTASTIC parties in which we feast on delicious potluck meals, toast each other with a glass of fine wine, share stimulating conversations, rock out to the music, dance, laugh, and have fun, fun, fun! At our potluck events, EACH attendee is expected to bring a dish to share. If you invite guests, make sure the …

We always welcome new members!! http://www.facebook.com/DiscoverLongBeach Come out and Discover Long Beach. This group is open to new and old friends. If you are new to town or just looking to rediscover Downtown Long Beach, this group is for you.  Single, in a relationship or married, we welcome everyone. What do you enjoy most about Downtown Long Beach??  What outdoor activity to you enjoy most?  What is your favorite Happy Hour? We are looking for suggestions for Meetups.  Discover Long Bea …

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 …

This is a group designed for couples who have recently moved to Orange County (within the past 5-7 years) and/or for those who would like to get to know more people in the area - couples who like meeting other couples with common interests - sharing fun times, exploring new places and making lasting friendships! What are we about This is a group of interesting, open-minded and friendly couples in their 30s/40s/50s, who are genuinely interested in getting to know other people after moving to one …

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.

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 …

Do you feel lost in the kitchen? Does perusing a wine list make you dizzy? Come to my kitchen and make new friends while learning to make easy meals and wine basics. Each cooking demo will provide you with  cooking tips and strategies you can use at home. Additionally, each meal will include an overview of wine pairing with each course of the meal. No fees to join the group, though there will be a charge for attending cooking demos.  Fees will include a cooking demo, a meal with recipes to take …

The Tilted Kilt Long Beach is a pub/sports bar with 42 beers on draft.  We hold monthly craft beer events and weekly pint nights.