The Orange County Knitting and Crochet Group is open to all Yarn Lovers in the OC area, of all ages and skill levels. We are an open community, interested in spreading the joy of all fiber related addictions. We do not teach knitting or crochet, but are happy to answer any questions you may have once you have the basics! Bring your friends, bring your projects, bring your questions! We promise that this group will constantly evolve, exploring new areas of the craft and engaging participants in n …

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.

Hello Etsyprenuer! OC Etsy is the place for Etsy Shop owners (or soon-to-be) to meet, network, brainstorm, and support one another. Whether you are just getting started or you are a seasoned "Etsyprenuer" together we can learn and grow.

A group of product/service small business owners seeking to participate in small vendor showcases, sharing in costs and event marketing to bring a larger attendee base to events so everyone benefits.

Meet other (Artistic) Moms and kids in your area! Let's get together and inspire each other and our children to never lose sight of how important creativity and play are. We meet on a regular basis for fun play dates. We're looking for lasting friendships with members who attend regularly. Most of our events take place in Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa and Irvine. So if you live in the area and want to connect with other friendly and down to earth Mama's then we can't wait to …

We are a chapter of the International MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club, a not-for-profit organization helping stay-at-home moms at every stage of motherhood. Our chapter serves the neighborhoods of Westpark, Turtle Rock, Turtle Ridge, University Park, University Hills and the UCI area of Irvine, CA. We offer activities such as park days, playgroups, field trips, crafts, and holiday parties. We meet during the day, and it's a great way to make new friends and get to know your local area. …

Have fun learning to paint and draw! Even if you've never picked up a pencil or a brush before, but always wanted to, join the group and grow your abilities! If you've been painting or drawing for a while, and want help getting to the next level, come on over. The classroom has big tables and easels, soft music and good company.

Welcome to Southern California's Only Eco-friendly Open Air Market & Holistic Fair! Current status of OCGM - on hiatus for now until I have time again to spend building it up again. The IVC location didn't work out as I'd hoped. My new vision is for OC Green Market is to operate every 3 months in different cities around Orange County. It'll be kind of like a gypsy traveling mini eco-festival and market with music, performances, activities, kid's crafts and more. I'm hoping to re-open this year b …

Life is about the people you meet, and the things you create with them, so start creating. Life is short. Live your dream, and share your passion. Please join us for a afternoon with Designer and printer Cesar (cesaleo) of BCP (Black chicken printing) teaches the art of silkscreen printing. He will walk you through a process simple enough for anyone to do at home. Everyone is welcome. Screen printing for Fun. Come by and learn what it takes to screen print, and make a Tee of your own art a funny …

The Urban Workshop is a large membership based workshop in Irvine, California that provides tools, equipment and classes in a wide range range of fields including: Metal shop, Wood Shop, Welding, CNC Machining, Auto shop, Engineering, computer lab, Fabric and textile area, 3D printing, Laser cutting and etching and more. We are open to the public and membership is set up like a gym membership. You can choose to go month to month or sign up for a year and save a few bucks. We strive to have a lot …

Fostering Thoughtful Stewardship of the Earth Enjoy the outdoors!     Learn about nature!     Become inspired! Family Nature Summits! Family Nature Summits provide a fun and stimulating outdoor-oriented vacation, offering participants the opportunity to enjoy and learn about nature and the environment. Summits offer a broad variety of activities and programs that appeal to singles, couples and families.

Scrappy Ladies' Club is a community of scrapbookers that allows members to share their work, get ideas, get discounts on scrapbooking materials, and attend scrapbooking events in their community.

Hello and thanks for stopping by to take a look. As you know or will soon discover, writing can be a very solitary craft. So, this group’s primary purpose is to shine a little light on that solitude in order to keep us both focused and motivated. While we will be scheduling face-to-face meet-ups, this group’s primary means of support will be via telephone conference calls. Join us and you will always know that you are not alone. Most Sincerely, Mark

Welcome to The Real Time Lords of Orange County (TRTLoOC)! Whether you're a fan of the new or classic series, this is a group for anyone who wishes they could take a trip in the TARDIS! In this meetup we'll travel the universe with Doctors 1-11, catch up on episodes and have group screenings, visit Doctor Who and other sci-fi conventions, and even dabble in some Doctor-inspired crafts and cosplay! We look forward to having you on board. Geronimo! TRTLoOC The Real Time Lords of Orange County i …

This group is designed to get our kids out of the house and playing in the fresh air, while us mom's meet new friends as well. (With lots of fun thrown in there) Most activies will be geared towards toddlers over a year up to 4 years but of course as also siblings are always welcome & we can also find activities for them as well! Activties will range from the zoo, sport activities (t-ball & soccer), kid museums, local events, arts & crafts, moms nights out, hiking, playgrounds, plus much more. W …

"The dreamers of the day are dangerous people. For they dream their dreams with open eyes, and make them come true.” ~D.H. Lawrence Poets and Dreamers We are a multi-faceted circle of professional and creative writers gathering at workshops throughout Southern California. Our vibrant, active circle represents established and aspiring authors of literary fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, non-fiction, memoir, romance, short fiction, screenplays, professional communications, poetry  …

Chances are that if you stumbled onto this group, you are interested in the mind, how the mind works, and how you can use the power of the mind to increase your own performance and personal development... Perhaps you are passionate about helping others to improve their lives by using the powerfully effective tools of NLP, Hypnosis, EFT, and other healing modalities. Or maybe you would like to increase your ability to communicate effectively to influence and persuade people to your point of view. …

A Melting Pot of Thoughts, www.ameltingpotofthougths.com, is home to published and aspiring writers who come together to support one another  honing our craft, to remind us of the joy of writing, to promote feedback on our work, to keep our publishing dreams alive, and to make new friends and bond with the old ones. Through this forum, we will also use the "Discussion" page to seek and find answers to our writing questions and needs. While A Melting Pot of Thoughts family holds and shares the sa …

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 …

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 …

This group is for artists that use machine tools as part of their art. Be this robotic art, CNC art, rapid prototyping, art with machinery, etc. Or for those that are intrigued by this kind of art and those that make it. We will meet once a month at The Rebel Unit gallery for fun and discussion, as well as drinks. We can collaborate on larger projects or just show off what we are doing individually. I personally like to have input from others on my own art.

Hi Ladies! We are a group of fun-loving ladies on a mission to enjoy life!  We are single, married or "involved", we have kids or not, age doesn't matter as much as attitude and it is one of being happy, positive and willing to try new things, learn, create, explore and form real friendships. If you join, you are expected to participate in activities and help in keeping our group fun and supportive.  We are more interested in the quality of relationships than the number of members and since we a …

Learn how to make your own beautiful jewelry pieces! All skill levels welcome! Bring your own jewelry to fix, your own beads to create with, or for a nominal fee purchase beads from our collection.

The Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival (www.anatolianfestival.org) is a cultural and historical event that includes exhibitions, food, art craft, performances, dances and live music activities. More than 45,000 people from United States and around the world attend the four-day event each year. The 1st Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival was held in OC Fairgrounds, the 2nd one at OC Great Park, the 3rd year, the festival came back at the OC Fairgrounds. This year again in OC Fairgrounds, the f …

Chuck Jones Center for Creativity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Orange County, California. Founded in 1999 by the four-time Academy Award recipient and legendary animation creator and director, Chuck Jones, the Center's vision is to inspire the innate creative genius within each person that leads to a more joyous, passionate, and harmonious life and world. The Center offers classes, workshops and programs for all ages from art classes to book discussions. Come see what we're a …