This group is for support, for finding local families using diet instead of medication or who simply just don't want their families eating chemicals, synthetic additives and petroleum among other things. For some this is a choice they have made for health, for others this is not a chosen way of life but a necessity to survive. For some it is like a diabetic eating sugar, you are forced to make these changes or suffer the consequences. This group is not indorsed by the Feingold Association in any …

Produce Exchange is a Community Gathering of Gardeners, Locavores, Environmentalists, Urban harvesters, and Enthusiastic community members, all sharing thier bounty. Every one is welcome! Bring what you can, take what you need. We meet in the park, so bring a blanket or a frizbee and a bag to take home local organic produce. We meet the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month 10am-1pm.

Root Simple is about back to basics, DIY living, encompassing homegrown vegetables, chickens, herbs, hooch, bicycles, cultural alchemy, and common sense. We're always learning, figuring stuff out, taking advantage of the enormous smarts of our friends and our on-line community, and trying to give some of that back in turn. Root Simple is a gathering place for everyone. We'll post our speaking engagements, book signings classes and other happenings of interest to the readers of our blog.

You are invited to join us for Cocktails in Historic San Diego! This group is for anyone interested in the history and architecture of San Diego. The goal is to provide a comfortable social happy hour in historically significant surroundings, and increase awareness of some of the triumphs of preservationists in the San Diego area. Our events are held monthly in historic hotels, restaurants/lounges, and other special event venues in metropolitan San Diego.   At nearly every event, a local histori …

Thank you for your interest in the Victorian Tea Society (VTS).  If you have a love of tea and Victoriana—along with a sense of community spirit…this group is for you! The Victorian Tea Society was formed in 1993.  The group’s primary purpose is fund-raising for the Heritage Museum of Orange County.  As a volunteer organization, our members donate their time and talents in an effort to support the museum through the teas and events we host.  Each member is expected to serve at, assist in the se …

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 …

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 …

WHO WE ARE The San Diego Paleo/Primal/Natural Movement Meetup Group is a fun, fitness-oriented bunch of folks who take our inspiration from "natural movement" (also called MovNat), and the paleo/primal lifestyle. This means exercising the way humans evolved to move, such as the way kids naturally play and the movements of people in tribal cultures, and eating the way humans were meant to eat, which means meat, veggies, fruit, nuts, seeds...sweet potatoes...and dark chocolate :). We will meet reg …

Greetings! Welcome to Westside Geeks & Nerds! "Westside Geeks & Nerds Logo" - Allyson N. Jason © 2013 Come join us and get together with other nerds, geeks, and dorks who meet up doing engaging and stimulating things mostly at locations all around the westside of LA proper. Some of the most popular events, among newbies & regulars alike, are: Game Fest & Potluck - monthly gaming & potluck extravaganza The Geeky Salon - monthly gatherings of deep discussion on various stimulating topics Westsid …

Welcome Homesteaders! We are a group interested in being more self sustainable at our homes, work, and in our lives. We emphasize on education, low cost classes, sharing ideas, and team spirit. Some of the topics we'll be exploring are: - Sustainable Lifestyles - Gardening Organic, Hydroponics, Permaculture, Aquaponics, Biodynamic, Green Wall, Green Roof, Natives, Water Smart, Climate Controlled - Bees Beekeeping - Farm Animals Chickens, Pigs, Goats, Turkeys, Rabbits - Water Resource Management, …

Ahoy! Welcome to the Long Beach Singles Yacht Club (or LBSYC, formerly known as the "Long Beach Singles Sailing Association"), a volunteer organization formed in 1985 that promotes sailing, boating, socializing and preservation of our ocean resources. We're the largest Yacht Club for singles in the Southern California area with many events and gatherings. We're also a member of the Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA), which gives our members access to official sailboat racing events …

Living Healthy with Natural Products has a new name: Simply Sustainable, Inc. We are a non-profit 501(c)3 organization reaching out to the community to live a healthier life style. We have been living in a society where both parents work to make ends meet and most of our food comes from a grocery store rather than a home garden. It's easier to heat up a frozen meal in the microwave or go through a drive-thru and we wonder why there is such a need for health care. Even our children are dealing w …

Hi, My name is 景雯 I was a parachute kid from Taiwan, I moved to OC in 1988. My family is all in Taiwan still, I'm the only one here in the states.  Since my husband and I got married almost 3 years ago, we been trying to preserve and explore my cultural heritage.  We love Taiwanese street food and Mandarin movies.  Last year we decided to have our baby in Tainan where I was born and raised so that we can share the experience with my family in Taiwan and provide a relationship for my daughter and …

Have you ever wanted to give back to your local community, but been afraid of how you could make a real difference on your own? Community Recycling Outreach Organization (CROO) is here to help! By organizing the local community to collect and donate those otherwise wasted recyclable materials with CRV that usually end up in curbside recycle bins (or worse), our goal is to recover those valuable recyclables and turn them into real donations that help our local soup kitchens and food banks. For ex …