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 …

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 …

LA Feminists Meetup Group welcomes all feminists across the board. We welcome participation of men as well as women. Feminism is a term used in various contexts. We want to stick to the original idea. This group is focused on discussions and networking. We discuss today's problems along with methods we can use to make a positive impact on our society. My research suggests that every person can make a positive change. We don't want to get stuck with dictionary definitions. This group is fo …

Street photography is the art of exploring life as it happens in the everyday moment, capturing the lives of others with an instant while observing your own, its not about creating photo memories, its about dissolving one's self in the experience of coincidences. It is straight photography in that it shows a pure vision of something, like holding up a mirror to society. Street photography often tends to be ironic and can be distanced from its subject matter, and often concentrates on a single hu …

This group is for families of atheists, freethinkers, humanists, agnostics and all others with a rational world view with a focus on planning family-friendly activities and providing rational parents with a place to share and learn about raising freethinking children. We are looking for active members who would like to be involved in planning and hosting BBQs, game nights, pool parties, and trips to the zoo, beach days, amusement park trips and any other family friendly activity in the Los Ang …

Our UU group offers a liberal oasis in the high desert. We believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every human being, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or gender preference. We believe in the interdependent web of all existence, of which we are a part. Grounded in science and reason, we welcome a diversity of opinions and beliefs as we share our spiritual journeys. We are the Unitarian Universalist Society of the High Desert. If you feel a need to continue your spiritual growth, but you …

Hi, Sadly so much of the genius and intellect in our society is wasted creating new, useless or even destructive needs in people in order to get them to part with their hard-earned money. Artists from all the humanities have been complicit in creating this dysfunctional society we live in. We all need to make a living, mouths to feed, etc., so I am not blaming the creatives in our society. But, I believe those with artistic talent or philosophical wisdom need to come together to help improve our …

The Aetherius Society is a non-profit spiritual and metaphysical organization founded in 1955, dedicated to world peace and global Service. Our purpose is to bring together like-minded people who wish to be of Service to humanity and the Mother Earth, and to learn more about the planetary changes that are now taking place upon our world. At our Headquarters in Hollywood, CA we hold various lectures and workshops on metaphysical topics, as well as regular services: Divine Services, Sundays at …

Blessed Be! We have 2 group for all Wiccans, Pagans, Druids, and other people who have positive magickal paths ( or simply positive paths & haven't explored this kind of community yet). The 1st group below you can participate in thru meetups on this site; the other deeper group you must come to the meetups on this site & meet the organizer & participants in person --to be invited to attend:  Scroll down for info on our deeper group. There seems to be a lack of meetups on the West side of town, …

I recently joined LASFS [Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society] here in North Hollywood, and reread Theodore Sturgeon's classic "More than Human"; then a Jinni came to me in a dream. "Stop working solo! Call the lone wolf lefties together, bleshing a Sinister-Synergy-Meta-Mind-Meld-Alliance, a veritable whilrwind of wicked wittiness, to subvert the suicidal right-hand dominant culture which is screwing up this beautiful garden planet." Let's face facts! Kingdoms rise and fall, civilizations come …

The Beverly Hills Women's Network is the perfect destination for happy, affluent renaissance women who are focused on living their lives to the fullest and creating a relevant legacy! Renaissance: --n. a revival or rebirth, especially of culture and learning. A renewal of life, interest, or vigor. Membership Has It's Privileges. What Are The Next Steps ? 1. Submit a true, recent and accurate photo of your "human" self and not an "avatar" nor photos of flowers, animals, or the like that you feel …

Why We Meet The Puente-Chino Hills Task Force is a part of the Sierra Club working towards the preservation of the Wildlife Corridor as an island of beauty and biological significance in a sea of urbanization. The development of the middle of the Wildlife Corridor will increase traffic, increase pollution, crowd schools, destroy wildlife habitat, and impact everyone's quality of life. Biological Significance of the Wildlife Corridor This ecosystem is a global "Hot Spot of Diversity" - one of th …

The terms Renaissance man is used to describe a man (or woman, as "Renaissance woman") who is well educated or who excels in a wide variety of subjects or fields. The idea developed in Renaissance Italy from the notion expressed by one of its most accomplished representatives, Leon Battista Alberti (1404–72): that “a man can do all things if he will.” It embodied the basic tenets of Renaissance Humanism which considered man empowered, limitless in his capacities for development, and led to the n …

Wolf Connection is not the typical wolfdog non-profit rescue organization. First and foremost, Wolf Connection is a youth education and empowerment program, with rescued wolfdogs as the centerpiece. With the help of the animals, young men and women reconnect with nature, learn to be of service by responsibly caring for another being, and work towards becoming the kind of person they want to be. The animals help them focus on their impulses, feelings and emotions in a constructive way; they learn …

Sometimes it seems like all us atheists do is rail against the onslaught of organized religion and its influence on society. (I admit, I do my share of that.) But I’d also like to think we’re willing to give back to society with our minds and bodies, to help make a better world. So let’s do it! Working with LA Works, I’ll keep us abreast of good deeds we can do as a group – be it cleaning up a beach, helping the homeless, or whatever. Then we’ll have fun doing it, and maybe have a bite to eat af …

The So Cal COMMUNITY IS LARGER THAN REPRESENTED BY THIS SITE & IS ON ANOTHER low volume, nonmeetup EMAIL LIST which you can join in addition to, or instead of this, meetup(info provided in your welcome email): we've added this meetup site to expose more people to these events & provide more social media options to our community so that the email-list stays low volume.  Plus our focus is around sharing experiences together in the real world, not spending time reading & typing on the internet: The …

The Spiritual Naturalist Society www.SpiritualNaturalistSociety.org We are a local chapter of the Spiritual Naturalist Society; a non-profit organization dedicated to the exploration, development, and promotion of spiritual naturalism, and promoting happiness through compassion, reason, and practice. We have a naturalistic and rational scientific worldview, but pursue the flourishing life through various contemplative practices. Influences and inspirations include (but are not limited to) phil …

Wolves for Freedom is an initiative to protect and assist the citizens of the United States from Foreign Threats, National Disasters, Emergency Situations and if the occasion were to rise from a Tyrannic Government by exercising our giving right as passed by the Congress: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Just like our forefathers I believe that it is absolutely necessary that we pra …

This group is for anyone that would like to: Meet new people | Make new friends | Build a relationship | Learn & Share Lets help each other grow. I've included topics and ideas that I believe will promote growth. From Dating and relationships to Conversations and Music. I just want to grow as a human. In all aspects of my life. Please respect everyone and do not push any organization or religion too much. I want this group to be for those limitless to societies conditions and norms. But, I am …

*This meetup group is a way for us to meet new people. The members of this group hang out often, 2-3 days per week, but we do not use this site to do so. If you are interested in joining us, please email us. 1) This group is for people who are interested in living their Great Life and especially for those who value mixed-age social groups and want to have friends of all ages--toddlers through centenarians. This is also a group for whole families and especially for stay-at-home moms who practice …

The Stop Violence Against Women Book Club hopes to create dialogues and campaigns to promote an end the emotional, physical and sexual abuse of women. Discussions will be geared to a chosen book on the issue of violence against women. The chosen book, voted upon by the members, will educate the group not only about the statistics, but also the contemporary dynamics of women abuse. After a discussion of the book, members will brainstorm ideas on how to raise awareness and promote action within th …