MandarinFriends.org is a large group that holds meetings in Los Angeles and Orange county. We encourage the learning of Mandarin among non-native speakers and look for making friends with native speakers. About Us & Media: http://www.mandarinfriends.org/about Become a member to stay updated with info regarding Mandarin-Chinese opportunities! Anyone in the world can become a member! The Mission Our mission is to create an atmosphere so members can immerse in spoken Mandarin Chinese. The meetups a …

You are adventurous? Great!! Welcome to "The Santa Monica/LA Snowboarders and Outdoors Adventures" Meetup Group. We started out as a snowboarding group but have now ventured into outdoor adventures and more! We love winter sports and enjoy summer adventures as well. When there is snow, we hit up the slopes. In warmer months, we keep up the fun through hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and other outdoor adventures. If you don't snowboard or ski, want to learn or enjoy outdoor adventures, we …

… Most activities will be in the Southern California area, some in other parts of California or other states, and a few outside of the country. Afterall, you only live once, and if you don't do new stuff now, you will only have a life of regrets at some point in your life. Why spend time doing things you are not excited about with people that are not that exciting? I am constantly surprised at what other fun events, activities, adventures, or trips that others know about that I had never even hear …

Calling all southern California early childhood educators! This group was created to bring early childhood professionals together for some fun.  We work tirelessly to support families and children - every day! And I am proud to be a part of this field. Let's not forget to also have some fun and build connections with other great individuals in our field.  We can share ideas over wine tasting, museum exhibits, special movies, hiking, bowling night, family day, discussions about art or whatever we …

Only join if you consider yourself a true adventurer, who on occasion has gone off the beaten path.  By joining you qualify to attend (on any given Thursday evening) an adventure presentation and the camaraderie of great people at the Adventurers' Club of Los Angeles.  I will from time to time also post other real world adventures asking for participants (i.e. hiking, boating and sailing, etc.). NOTE:  We are always looking for qualified speakers to fill our Thursday evening calendar.  Let me kn …