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.

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 …

Do you like to try new foods - and share with friends? We host meetups that are not too big .. so people can get acquainted and get to know one another! Feel free to share your ideas for meetups by posting on the Discussions forum. Do you prefer restaurants with local charm over the big chain restaurants? Do you enjoy traditional dishes from different countries and cultures? Do you like to cook - or at least do you like sharing what others have prepared - we have many kinds of "participants" in …

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 …

This is a face-to-face version of the online LinkedIn group (see http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=1895501). This group is dedicated to all such researchers and analysts who are interested in innovative research methods and analytics, as well as related software tools. It is a forum for researchers, analysts and practitioners to discuss about research methodology, research computing, research applications, research flow management, and research process standardization. It is also a place …

EPIC Enlightened Paranormal Investigators of California EPIC is a California based Organization committed to making significant, meaningful and important contributions to the Field of the Paranormal. Our Organization is comprised of serious professionals, specialists and experienced Researchers and Investigators, dedicated to the advancement of Paranormal Research and Investigation. Our current Headquarters are based in the Inland Empire of Southern California. We are NOT an amateur “ghost-hun …

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 …

SOCAL Business Ties group meetings where Trendsetters, Innovators, Entrepreneurs and Start Ups come together to Engage, Network, Mentor, Collaborate, Participate and Innovate. You will meet our contributors who are high achievers and successful in their own right, considered experts in their field of industry. Check out their profiles at www.caypen.com. Gain access to people who have “been there” and “done that” including venture capital financing, authors, a renowned industrial designer, an i …

The San Gabriel Valley .NET Developers Group is an organization of software architects, developers and Microsoft .NET framework enthusiasts who want to learn, share, innovate, network and develop. The salient purposes of this organization are stated below: Microsoft.NET framework is a major advancement in the available software development platforms. Our main goal is to educate the group membership to fully utilize the potential of .NET framework and use its powerful features to build better sof …

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 …

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 …

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 …

We offer you more than networking and referrals because we are a “Business Development” group. Our program offers you more value for your time, money and resources because in addition to gaining valuable and credible business contacts that will help you to weather the storm of the current economy, we also help you to become a stronger business owner. Most importantly, we help you to create targeted co-marketing bonds with other members that will work to drive new customers to your business. We d …

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 …

Where innovation, Technology, business and Investment come together. A non-profit community based center for public benefit providing incubation, training, mentoring and funding resources for entrepreneurs throughout the 14 cities of the South Bay. Currently accepting applications for Charter tenants in the 1108 Sartori #108, Torrance center to open August 1st. www.theentrepreneurialcenter.org or 310-930-3094

Real Office Centers is a high-end, collaborative evolved work space in Newport Beach that caters to start-ups, entrepreneurs and small businesses seeking an environment that fosters creativity, innovation and growth. We host our own events, seminars, meet ups and are also interested in hosting your meetups or events if they are in line with the our vision at ROC. We are looking for start-uppers, innovators, free thinkers and people hungry for knowledge and stimulation. In order to kickstart the …

Dedicated to establishing a community of UX Designers, Entrepreneurs and Engineers to develop and promote innovation in Northeast LA. This group will feature UX-related events, studio tours, meetups in an effort to drive technology and startup culture to the Pasadena, Glendale, Downtown LA and points surrounding area. Follow us: @NELAUX

"Ideas without relationships is just academics. Relationships without ideas is just networking." - Phil Lader TechChic is a community inspired by Benjamin Franklin's coffeehouse. The London coffeehouse that Franklin founded was a place where great people congregated to discuss profound ideas that led to breakthrough innovation. TechChic replicates that concept in a modern day context for the tech industry, starting first with Los Angeles. The founders, Melissa Lim and Sandra Pan, are tech enthus …

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 …

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 …

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, …

This is a group for curious people who have the Social entrepreneurship spirit. People who are interested in looking at our current social problems and finding ways to create a business model around it.

We want to bring people together who are interested in computer simulation and gaming and want to turn their interests into businesses. Along with monthly meetings, the Corona Innovation Center is planning on running Seed Acceleration Programs on computer gaming and eventually providing business incubation services. Don't know what a seed accelerator is? Come to a meeting and find out more.

These events are designed for professionals who want to further develop their creativity and innovations skills to help lead innovation and change in their organizations, and to move ideas into motion every single day.

Founder Friday is a Women 2.0 event to promote the creation of new networks among aspiring entrepreneurs, current entrepreneurs and investors in innovative cities globally. Both men and women are invited to attend Founder Friday. Founder Friday is hosted in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Austin, New York, Boston, Detroit, Madrid (Spain), Barcelona (Spain), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Santiago (Chile), Bogota (Colombia), Mexico City (Mexico), Vancouver (Canada) and …

This is group for anyone interested in collaborative innovation, new venture development and project management.  We will learn how to use the INNOVATEstudio.com application and have experts in agile project management, software development, product design, startup financing and other topics of interest speak to the group.

Our mission: To restore confidence to the middle class investor by leveraging technology and innovation!  Our Goal is to help you Protect, Control, and Grow your own money.  Bring your ideas and strategies to discuss how best to improve your trading and be introduced to the first and only fully automated Stock Trading Technology now available to the general public.

Yes, yes y'all! We're calling out all professionals in all fields to come and join us at The Falls @ 626 S. Spring St. in Downtown LA for our monthly networking session for Hip Hop enthusiasts on Thursday, April 25 from 6:30-8:30PM. Our purpose for bringing together this group is to create a space for networking in a comfortable environment with like-minded individuals who share the values of diversity, respect, innovation, and personal and community empowerment that are embodied in the cultue o …