(1-8-2013) あけましておめでとうございます！ 早いもので新しい年になってもう一週間もたってしまいましたが、お元気でお過ごしですか？ ２０１３年は巳年、金運が開けるといいですね。 今年もどうもよろしくお願いいたします！ Sally (8-12-2012) 毎日（まいにち everyday）暑い（あつい hot）ですね。 中国（ちゅうごく China）の詩（し poem）を日本では漢詩（かんし）と言いますが、今（いま）の時期（じき）にふさわしい漢詩があります。 12世紀（せいき Century　）の宋（そう）の時代の詩人（しじん poet）楊万里（ようばんり）の作（さく　written by)です。以下（いか following）のサイト（さいと site）より： http://www.k2.dion.ne.jp/~osafune/kansi/natunoyo/yanetu.htm http://www.epochtimes.jp/jp/2011/08/html/d90659.html 夏夜追涼 楊万里 夜熱依然午熱同 開門小立月明中 竹深樹密蟲鳴処 時有微涼不 …

Meet other locals who are interested in the nutritional benefits of eating organic whole foods from local family farms. Share knowledge and discover the joys and benefits of eating whole, nutrient-dense foods made the way nature intended. Learn about the Nourishing Traditions and Weston A. Price methods of nourishing the mind and body through whole, traditional foods.

Welcome to the Investor's Business Daily Meetup Leader Meetup group! The IBD Meetup Leader group is used as a forum for IBD Meetup Organizers around the world to communicate. Feel free to use this group to connect with other organizers, and utilize the message boards to share ideas for strengthening and improving your groups.

Make no mistake, no matter your chronological age, this is not for "old folks"! This is a group for active, friendly, playful vegans, vegetarians, "veg-friendly" and "veg-curious" folks who have gained much experience along with the gray hair and wrinkles. We are passionate about compassion, healthy food choices, and the environment. And we are passionate about having fun! Los Angeles Vegans and Vegetarians Over Forty will meet up for movies, hikes, potlucks, restaurant outings, drinks, and othe …

This is a meet-up for people interested in being clutter-free and organized (and staying organized!). Topics include: • Understanding our clutter problems • Easy solutions to fit our busy lifestyles • Room-by-room de-cluttering • Kids and clutter • Professionals and clutter • Seniors and clutter • How to tell a collectible from plain old junk • How to turn your junk into treasure • Simple solutions for busy Moms • Time-management skills • Paper piles and filing systems • Moving and Downsizi …

Welcome to Sisters on the Fly California! This meetup group is meant to serve as a more flexible and fleet-footed way to allow Sisters on the Fly in the Golden State to recreate, navigate and bloviate on and at the many fantastic places and events through-out the state! This group is only open to women who are already members of the Sisters on the Fly and their invited guests! To find out more about the organization, please go to www.sistersonthefly.com As more and more sisters find us, we will …

We are "Moms of Kindergarten Aged Kids" that are seeking a circle of friends, not only for ourselves, but our children too. The more you participate, the stronger connections you & your child will build. We aim for no-cost or low-cost events, that are FUN and educational but anyone is welcome to splurge and organize an event that may be more costly. The goal is to have fun and allow you and your child to be yourselves in comfortable environments. No judgments here! We all have our ups and downs! …

Heal One World is a Los Angeles- based non-profit organization that connects it local community with the alternative and often uncovered healthcare that it needs. Whether it is a yoga class, a nutrition consultation, acupuncture, or homeopathy, we seek to both raise awareness of these alternative forms of healthcare as well as provide those in need with cheap or free access. Another major facet of Heal One World is to bring awareness and open eyes to some of our world's pressing issues, be it ec …

MISSION STATEMENT Women Empowered is an organization that connects, supports, and educates women of all ages and backgrounds, and inspires them to give back to their communities through mentorship, networking, and volunteerism. VALUES * Friendship * Community * Individuality * Education ABOUT US Women Empowered ("WE") is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization comprised of professional women based in Los Angeles, California and surrounding areas.  WE was founded in November 2008 and initially began …

Welcome to the grass roots, people-powered, community calendar of events for the Tantra  Community in Los Angeles! There are several important differences between this and most other Meetups. The most important difference is that ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN CREATE AND ANNOUNCE MEETUP EVENTS - completely without organizer approval. That's right. You heard me right.EVERY SINGLE COMMUNITY MEMBER can post ANY EVENT you like on the new Community Calendar - any time you want - without any organizer ap …

THIS MEETUP IS CLOSED. WE HAVE MERGED WITH THE LA FILM & TV MEETUP AT www.meetup.com/indiefilm-169/. PLEASE JOIN US! The Women Helping Women in Entertainment ™MeetUpis an extension of ourorganization, Women Helping Women™in Entertainment Network (WHW) (http://WHWNETWORK.com), which provides unparalleled opportunities for women (and progressive, like-minded men) in the entertainment industry. WHW exists for the purposeof supporting, assisting, and empowering women in entertainment, and for the m …

Progressive Friends is a political and social club for liberals in the Los Angeles area. Whether you're a Democrat, Green, left-leaning Independent, Progressively Unaffiliated, or unabashedly Socialist, this group's for you! Feel like you can't talk to your family, close friends or co-workers about politics at all? You can with us! Always have to hide your leftist views from loved ones? Not here! We let our Lib flag fly high and have fun too! Let's share our ideas for making our country a better …

THIS MEETUP IS CLOSED. WE HAVE MERGED WITH THE LA FILM & TV MEETUP AT www.meetup.com/indiefilm-169/. PLEASE JOIN US! The Women in Entertainment ™MeetUpis an extension of ourorganization, Women Helping Women™in Entertainment Network (WHW) (http://WHWNETWORK.com), which provides unparalleled opportunities for women (and progressive, like-minded men) in the entertainment industry. WHW exists for the purposeof supporting, assisting, and empowering women in entertainment, and for the mutual benefit, …

HoneyLove is a Los Angeles based 501(c)3 nonprofit conservation organization with a mission to protect the honeybees and inspire and educate new urban beekeepers.

There is a lot of fun waiting to be had at the Microsoft Store at Westfield Century City Mall. We host free events for the Los Angeles community. Among some of the events are Xbox Game Nights, Class Trips, Free Technology Seminars, Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troops, Group Productivity Workshops, Face to Face Social Networking, and Specialized Technology Classes. Whether you're looking to enhance your organization's technology skills, build awareness in the local community for the services your org …

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 …

LIVE, Don’t Merely Exist with other travel and volunteer enthusiasts! Passporters - LIVE, Don’t Merely Exist™ Meetup is a well organized group based out of Los Angeles. Our emphasis is giving back and experiencing life to the fullest. We do this by hosting a monthly food drive, local cultural trips, and participating in a wide range of volunteer events. We also travel to a foreign country at least once per year, via our annual Passporters Expedition, to volunteer and to immerse ourselves in it …

This meetup is a community based support and educational structure designed for people to share experiences, learn about GAPS, learn new recipes, and have questions answered by GAPS Practitioners. All GAPS clients and anybody who is interested in learning about GAPS may attend. GAPS is an acronym that was trademarked for Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride in 1988. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride holds a Degree in Medicine and Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human …

We are a diverse group of flag football fanatics. We welcome novice & experienced adult players of all ages. Our motto is safety first, then sportsmanship, fun, exercise, & competition. Come make new friends, have fun, and get great exercise at the beach. No fees or donations required! FREE Gatorade & energy bars. We use high quality flags. Our wrist coaches help novices catch on quickly and simulate a real NFL game because we use real NFL plays.  Our rules GUARANTEE that men & women receive the …

Welcome to LA for the Gay 2.0. Formed in 2008, as one of only two Los Angeles-based gay meetup groups, the group has seen many changes in leadership and has even merged into another group. In 2011, our original founder, J.______, re-created LA for the Gay, based on the basic principle of: come to a meetup…meet new people…and feel welcome. This group is for LGBTQ people over the age of 21, single or coupled, to cultivate new friendships while exploring Los Angeles and its equally awesome neighb …

Welcome to Our Qmunity!!! Hi, welcome to the West LA Queer Families Community on Meetup! This group is intended for active queer (LGBTI) parents and families with kids of all ages who are interested in building a local family-centered community on the Westside.  We will get together to explore West LA and surrounding areas, including: local parks, beaches, zoos, aquariums, indoor playgrounds, fairs/festivals, museums, member homes, etc.  In addition to the playdates, we will also post some mommy …

Hi, I'm Chiaku, the organizer of Classy Black's! Classy Blacks invites all Black males to join, as well as Black females. We would like an even count of Black males and Black females in the group, to balance things out. What is Classy Blacks: Classy Blacks is a group designed specifically for classy Black people, who keep it real! (2 snaps). This group is designed for realist , people who are down to earth and honest, and authentic, if you will. This group was destined for people with sophisti …

I'm No Bully! is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving as activists in the prevention of bullying and raising worldwide awareness to the short and long-term effects of children being bullied. We put together events to raise money for families who have children who have committed suicide from being bullied and to donate to schools to implement anti-bullying programs

If you are a Radiologist, Radiologic Technologist (diagnostic Technologist, Ultrasound Technologist, MRI Technologist, Specials Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist) or Educator this organization is designed especially for you. This organization was created to bring together imaging professionals throughout the greater Los Angeles area. We will be focusing on networking, outreach and volunteering. These efforts will be designed and calendared based on the feedback of members. This will be …

Do you want to get started on a regular juicing program? Not sure what to expect or how to do it? Would you like to learn the tips and secrets that I have developed juicing? I truly believe that the reason why people are unhealthy, obese and susceptible to cancer and other health issues in America is due to the poor nature of foods that are relatively cheap, convenient and accessible. Suffering from borderline high blood pressure and sugar levels no matter what it seemed like I did, it was time …

LAWORCS is a community organization that is a worker cooperative incubator. We educate and empower people to o create small business structured as worker cooperatives.

SEMPO Los Angeles is the local working group of Search Engine Marketing Professionals Organization (SEMPO). We are open to SEMPO members and anyone interested in Search Marketing, SEO, PPC and other search-related topics. We hold regular events that offer educational and networking opportunities for local SEM professionals as well as students interested in launching a career in search engine marketing. SEMPO L.A. was formed in the fall 2010. The group recognizes the importance of an engaged memb …

Global Circle is an emerging community of young professionals dedicated to supporting American Jewish World Service's mission to work directly with grassroots organizations in the Global South to help people realize their human rights and alleviate hunger, poverty and disease through sustainable models. AJWS Global Circle aims to inspire and engage young Jewish professionals in Los Angeles through personal philanthropy, social events, and social justice initiatives and educational events.