Most people make the mistake of thinking that fitness and health comes from a health club or gym membership. The truth is that most of the world's healthiest people and strongest athletes, never set foot in a traditional gym. This program is specifically designed to help a fighter perform at the highest level. As a professional UFC fighter having the best strength and conditioning training is imperative. 2011 is a big year for me and thats why I sought out Innovative Results. Strength, power …

The best way to know what vnext is all about is to view this video (new blog, needs content): http://bit.ly/vnext-interview or on YouTube here:  http://bit.ly/CrescentSolutionsVnextInterview. Although we've had numerous high-profile speakers, including ex-MSFT CTO's, CEO's and some of the best developers in their fields such as Laurent Bugnion of MVVM Light, Brian Lagunas and Craig Shoemaker of Infragistics, and many, many more, we were lucky enough to have Mr. Charles Petzold (Bill Gates named …

thinkASG is dedicated to promoting innovation & creative use of technology to resolve business issues. We host regularly scheduled technical workshops in our training center to further technology enthusiasts knowledge on how to optimize technologies deployed in IT environments today and also on emerging technologies that drive innovation. We look forward to hosting training events, workshops and peer to peer discussions in our office as well as some fun meet-ups outside of work!

The first and foremost goal of Common Ground is to make a difference in as many people's lives as possible. We strive to provide an open, inclusive and welcoming place where people can come to grow in healthy ways and experience life's journey at its best. Have you been searching for an expansive, innovative and contemporary place to nurture your body, mind and spirit?  If so, you've found an answer right here at Common Ground.

Are you looking for inspiration? Seeking community? Hungry? Thirsty? Join the FLF community of hungry startups and entrepreneurs and help us change the world. www.thefreelunchfriday.com. We feed the startups and entrepreneurs that feed our global economies. Free Lunch Friday (FLF) is a non-profit with a simple goal; to provide community, content, connections and access to capital to the hungry startups and entrepreneurs who drive global economy. Free Lunch Friday is a connector for startups, ent …

The South Orange County Dive Club (SOCDC) is THE Sport Chalet sponsored dive club of Orange County California. If you are a newly certified Sport Chalet Diver you will want to continue diving after your classes have finished. That is where we come in. SOCDC innovated weekly shore dives! • Weekly Laguna Beach Shore Dives • Raft-ups On Member Boats • Local Boat Dives to the Islands The SOCDC was formed by Sport Chalet and local divers from the Mission Viejo Sport Chalet store in 1989. This wil …

OC Lean Startup Circle is the Orange County Chapter for the lean startup movement. It is hosted by K5. The OC Lean Startup Circle is a group of smart and driven high-tech entrepreneurs that are focused on building products that matter, based on focused customer discovery, market opportunity and the right timing. Lean Startups (which can include for profit and not for profit organizations, new product/innovation organizations within larger companies and even government agencies) achieve success f …

This group is NOT a place for MLM or for selling a product. This group IS a place to brainstorm and discuss all aspects of setting and reaching goals. Format: Brainstorm - small group discussing challenges and solutions, setting goals and deadlines, sharing and learning from each other. Up to 5 members. Guest Speakers - once every 3 months we will have a guest speaker sharing their experience as a goal setter. Up to 50 members. Breakthru Social - once a month we will choose a bigger venue/drinks …

This group is a network of gaming events taking place all around Orange County, with the goal of getting people together to play board games face to face.  We're dedicated to the social interaction, intellectual stimulation, and just plain fun that comes out of unplugging from our busy lives, and sitting down with friends to play games that don't require electricity. There's a board gaming Renaissance happening; hundreds of board games are released every year -- many with innovative mechanics, …

Animal Protection and Rescue League is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which works to document and expose animal cruelty occurring behind closed doors, educates the public on animals issues through innovative outreach campaigns, and works with policymakers and politicians to implement humane change. Since forming in 2003, APRL has garnered the attention of national and international media, influenced animal protection legislation, conducted numerous rescues of abused factory farmed …

Renaissance Experiences. 21st Century Skills. Life Mastery. Think Renaissance learning experience.  Imagine apprentice opportunities and programs that develop not only the mind but the heart, body and spirit as well. Picture a proactive community of parents, educators, organizers, mentors, and youth advocates who are enthusiastic about creating valuable learning opportunities and meaningful life experiences to tweens and teens. Sounds like what you're looking for? Let's join forces and togethe …

The OC Quantified Self Meetup is inspired by the Bay Area Quantified Self Meetup and the Quantified Self blog. It is a regular show and tell for people who are tracking data about their body and conducting their own personal investigations and research into their bodies, minds, and selves. Anything is game -- from personal genetics to ways to digitize and track information, from how to self-diagnose to how to self-experiment with data and statistics. More specific topics include: * self-experime …

TIMEOC was started to help people get technology ideas made into reality. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Anyone with a technology idea (ESPECIALLY if you have been thinking about it for some time and have not REALLY done anything about it just yet). Software and/or business developers, graphic artists, testers, copywriters, etc. Others that may want to contribute. WHAT WE DO: We take your idea and help you refine it, test it and build your prototype.  Just to be clear - you are doing the work.  We just …

Meet PHP Developers near you! Come to a PHP Meetup to exchange ideas and talk about code, architecture, innovation, and open source in general. Anyone interested in PHP is welcome! ********** Interested in Drupal? Visit our Drupal special interest group: OC DRUPAL http://www.meetup.com/ocdrupal/ ********** Facebook Group : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=17041225343 Thanks to Branding Personality (http://www.brandingpersonality.com/) for hosting our meetups ! Branding Personality an inter …

Welcome to Irvine SuperStarz! We are new, different and very excited to be part of the community.  SuperStarz is the newest and fastest growing business networking organization in southern California.  Our Irvine branch opend in November 2012 and provides all the business networking opportunities that are so well received in other groups plus, SuperStarz provides ongoing training and support information to our members with emphases on teaching social networking usage, effective presentations, an …

Figures of Speech is a Toastmasters is an International chartered club that is open to all! We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month to improve upon public speaking and leadership skills. We gather in a supportive and engaging environment. Each event is fun and innovative owing to the diversity and drive of the membership. Most find the club a rewarding and enjoyable experience helping to bolster not only their comfort with communication in the workplace and social climes, but also in ever …

Come experience good food, good wine and good times in the company of delightful people. Join us, as we venture around Orange County (and beyond) exploring different cuisines, enjoy new found culinary treasures, discover the world of wine, sample innovative conconctions, embark new adventures, meet new people, hear some tall tales and make friends along the way... P.S.: 1) All members should review group policies in the "About" page. 2) An identifiable photo of yourself is required. 3) Make sure …

We have created this group to join together the TOP Twitterers, Foursquare Mayors and Players, Google + and Pinterest Pros, App Afficionados, along with Bloggers and Vloggers and New Technology gadget masters for a lively biweekly lunch. Each Lunch Tweetup will be held at "HIGH NOON on HUMP DAY" for Lunch to share and discuss all the latest and greatest info, trends and innovations. You are guaranteed to learn something new or discover something amazing at every meetup! Everyone is welcome to jo …

This is a group event for anyone interested in getting referrals, sales leads, and opportunities to find more customers using referrals from people we know in your local area or nationally, websites, landing pages, radio, television and direct response conversion driven sales, marketing and advertising. We started this group as an innovative way of stimulating the local economy and improving the social and economic conditions for California communities where our magazines and other integrated me …

Our mission is to be a preeminent, statewide, industry-led advisory committee providing service, innovation, leadership, vision, influence, and relations that celebrate and incorporate the excellence in education from postsecondary students, educators, administrators, and business and industry communities from across the State of California for the State Chancellor’s Office.

worklab CC is a Creative Coworking space and workshop space in Huntington Beach, CA. Our Members will get to use exciting new technology for 3D printing, laser cutting, and 3D modeling tools. worklab CC members and workshop students will be able to design 3D models, create physical prototypes and manufacture their final design. There's something for everyone at worklab CC. Whatever your background or skill sets, come for the meetup and prepare to be inspired! Join us to learn about 3D Printing, …

I'd like to start a group of like-minded individuals interested in a weekly group setting devoted to exploring each other's ideas. Whether it's discussing your idea of building a better mouse trap to where to take your summer vacation. I'd also like to build in an accountability structure to help group members follow-through with their ideas.

CRAVE is a community of resourceful, successful, and inspiring female entrepreneurs. Our CRAVE Guides and our Online Features include a curated collection of innovative and successful businesses and shops that have been created and founded by women. Our CRAVE Events are open to entrepreneurs (both CRAVE and non-CRAVE members) who want to connect with other creative and savvy like-minded professionals. CRAVE Business Chats are held monthly, at various beautiful locations around Orange County. Our …

This is a group for business owners, sales people, and other business professionals looking to build a successful business through strategic planning and development. This will include creating and executing the right sales strategy, developing and implementing the right business processes, and identifying and utilizing the most effective tools available for your and your customers. We will feature speakers at each meeting that offer insight and expertise in these areas and more!