There are so many great hiking clubs and groups around us (OC, LA, SGV, IE, Puente Hills, Sierra Club, etc.) and I recommend that you do try them out.  They are really great! However, if below seems to be good for you, then join us: Everyone ONE is Welcome Here! Hiking has become a hobby and a passion! I have been hiking around OC, LA, and other areas; however, I wanted to hike near my work and home due to busy and demanding schedule from work and personal life. I thought, hummm, it would be nic …

San Diego Outdoor Photography Workshops hosted by O'Neal Photographic Workshops Our mission is to provide a friendly, fun atmosphere for learning and creativity. We put down our cameras to lift you up. Whatever your skill level, we focus first on developing an understanding of your gear and best field practices which allows you to move beyond the tech side of photography and begin to develop your personal style. We will encourage you to take your camera off of Program Mode but won’t leave you …

Business Networking International, BNI, is the largest business networking organization in the world. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. Platinum Club is a chapter of BNI which meets every Thursday morning at the Citrus Café in Tustin. We help members build business through word-of-mouth referrals. Only one person from each professional specialty is permitted to join a chapter of BNI, so members lock out their competition in their …

Phenomenal LA and OC Photography group. Let's create great Art! I am Marie Appert the Organizer/and Photographer for this photo group. The way this group works is that I chose the theme of the events, acquires property and model release forms, and chose the venue, the models, the stylists, the wardrobe, jewelry, accessories, and the props. This group is self-supporting by member’s contributions and fundraising from group events. I create the budget for the photo shoots, by charging the photograp …

San Diego WordPress - the Best San Diego WordPress User Group! We help you learn, maximize, and monetize your WordPress website and blog. We explore all the possibilities with utilizing WordPress websites and Blogs. Learn from WordPress experts and users and share tips and techniques. Connect with other WordPress users and learn about WordPress. Please support Lionize Designs the Sponsor of San Diego WordPress. WordPress is a flexible web platform with a focus on aesthetics, web standards, an …

Open a window into your baby's mind and personality! Welcome Parents, Grandparents, and Caregivers! My name is Monta Briant, and I am the author of the best-selling "Baby Sign Language Basics" books and learning materials. In 2001 I began teaching the first public Early Communication or "Baby Sign Language" classes, in San Diego. The signs I use in my classes are REAL signs, borrowed from the Deaf Communities' beautiful language, American Sign Language. At my own Baby Garten Studio in South Park …

Our hikes are of intermediate to advanced difficulty. For example going up canyons with and without marked trails, extensive rock scrambling and down climbing often with exposure and with significant elevation gain. We will venture far into remote areas and canyons with geological interest as well as canyons of historical value . Many areas are of significant paleontological and archeological importance and fragility. Only those who will respect and protect them need apply. Gps tracks and/or ide …

If you just purchased a new DSLR or have one that you want to learn how to use off Auto mode, we encourage you to join us in one of our individual classes, multiple class series, or shooting events. You don't need a camera to join our classes, just a thirst for knowledge! Our meetups are fun, exciting, practical, and simply great networking events! Sessions are kept small in size so we can try to give everyone one-on-one help. The classes are taught by professional photographers of 10+ years of …

THIS IS THE WORLD'S GREATEST PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP EVER! Let's create great Art! I am Marie Appert the Organizer/and Photographer for this photo group. The way this group works is that I chose the theme of the events, acquires property and model release forms, and chose the venue, the models, the stylists, the wardrobe, jewelry, accessories, and the props. This group is self-supporting by member’s contributions and fundraising from group events. I create the budget for the photo shoots, by charging …

Gain inside knowledge of how to work better with your subjects, to compose, create and produce extraordinary images. Learn what type of lighting equipment is really effective, cheap, and how to use it best for all sorts of creative, dramatic and attention grabbing results. You will get to understand just how composition, lenses, angles and lighting affects your images and get hands on experience shooting various people / models and products from the lighting positions, camera angles, combination …

Classes and workshops introducing you to manual camera controls, and other photography basics, to help you advance your art. "I don't know how to use any of the controls on my camera." "What's exposure, aperture, and ISO?" "Why can't I get good photos in automatic mode?" "Why don't my photos look like yours?" At some point, if you want to transform your photography from "snapshots" to works of art, you'll need to learn to actively use the manual controls on your camera. By adjusting these contro …

Welcome to the crossroads of Western Americana Music. We are a Southern California musician network for those looking to expand their performing opportunities within a diverse genre of music to include: Traditional/Classic Country & Western, Alt-Country, Americana (American Roots), Bluegrass, Folk, Country Soul, Cosmic Country, Country Blues, Western Swing, Roots Rock, etc. Sounds like: twangs from the tele, colors form the pedal steel, and all the soulful sounds from a by-gone-era. A place wher …

Light and Love Yoga was founded in January 2011 by Lynda Light. Built on her love for teaching students the completeness of yoga – the union of mind, body, and spirit – Light and Love Yoga offers a complete program for all. Whether you are interested in becoming a yoga instructor, or simply looking to challenge and deepen your current yoga practice, Light and Love Yoga is the place for you. Weekly Yoga Classes Light and Love Yoga ofers weekly yoga classes taught by some of the most knowledgeab …

Join other San Diego e-Business Owners and Web Entrepreneurs from all corners of the internet: Learning, Networking and giving LOCAL Referrals. Network with other  local San Diego online businesses, small businesses, and e-commerce companies. LEARN how to grow your San Diego small business ONLINE from San Diego experts! SHARE industry insights and business strategies. Partner with other San Diego entrepreneurs and small businesses. Give testimonies and referrals to help others to make $. *Each …

Solution Fusion allows each member to leverage the strategic marketing power of the partnership. Every event, marketing campaign and business opportunity will provide additional exposure to each member without expending additional time or resource requirements. Every body benefits from this approach. The customer has less research and time invested and the member has more time to do what they do best, which is selling and providing the solutions. Let's face it how many times have you spent heavy …

EXPERIENCE "TRAVEL & CULTURES" WITH US! TRAVEL stems from a passion, and a curiosity about the next town over, the world and its many cultures. This group was formed out of that passion as well as a keen interest in sharing it with others. Whether you want to explore your backyard or the world, This Group's for You! Do you love to travel or talk travel? Whether you’re just curious, a travel wannabe or a globetrotter you can enjoy the energy and information our members offer. This is a fun and …

Do you want more business? Would you like more referrals? Let us show you how. BNI is the largest business referral organization in the world! Only one person is allowed to represent a business category, giving each member a unique opportunity to develop contacts within the group. You will enjoy substantially increased referrals, tools to network effectively, increased exposure to a large variety of people and businesses, an opportunity to spotlight your business each week with your "one minute …

Are you an expectant parent, or the parent of a small child or infant, and interested in connecting with others devoted to exploring the many challenges of raising healthy children? Then this is the meet-up for you! We focus on activities that build connection with other parents and with our children, provide exposure to local family wellness/parenting resources, or are just plain fun! We'll have mommy/daddy and me activities as well as parent-only happenings! (Parents of older children are welc …

This an action league of individual volunteers who conduct humanitarian acts for the betterment of the local and global community. What makes us different? We recognize that there is a growing community of people who lead alternative lifestyles or who don't fit in with societal expectations and are often portrayed negatively and labeled misfits. We also realize that there are some of us who would like to give back to their local community while instilling a positive image to society at large (in …

Come to the "M+arty Networking Party - where we are "Changing The Way San Diego Networks" 15 Min Meeting & 105 Min Party = "Marty" Is it important for you to network and generate exposure and awareness for your porducts, goods or services? Have you ever spent $money joining and attending different networking groups? If you answered YES to any of these questions - then Let's M+arty is for YOU! *Free Membership *Free Meeting *Free Appetizers *= AWESOME Networking!

Don’t Miss This Incredible Value! About our Women In Business Network-- If you are a home-based entrepreneur on the road to producing a prosperous living doing what you love, we invite you to join our Women In Business Network of the Inland Empire. In addition to the Women In Business Network online resource, we also offer in-person small business development workshops and women’s social networking outings for women who …. …. Have chosen to place raising their children a step above their home …

This is a network designed to bring together entrepreneurs' brilliant ideas and fabulous offerings, for sharing success strategies, and developing networking skills in Southern Orange County, California

Benvenuto!!! Meet people who love everything Italian.  Make new friends, practice the language, be exposed to a different culture, tradition, and cuisine. Please note: We do not provide Italian lessons . Prospective members should have either taken at least a basic Italian course or learned some Italian in another way, such as living in Italy for a period of time or exposure to Italian speakers in the U.S. If this description fits you, then please join us to share conversation and enjoyable eve …

Workshops Blog: jasonlanierworkshops.com Workshops Website: workshops.jasonlanierproductions.com Meet Ups with Jason Lanier is a group formed to have monthly in-person and online meet ups with award winning photographer Jason Lanier. Regularly scheduled in-person meet ups will occur monthly in Southern California where Jason lives. Jason will also schedule meet ups when he travels across the United States while either shooting or conducting one of his workshops. In addition to the in-person meet …

Welcome to the OCEC! The OCEC is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build and promote their business through better exposure and communication. We help our members promote their business through public events and education of today's online tools. Please join our group and tell us about yourself.  We're all interested in meeting new business owners like you. Join us at our next business trade show Orange County's Largest Mixer® with more than 300 business owners exhibiting in March of 2013 at th …

The Secrets to Making You a Better Photographer Now YOU have the opportunity to turn your regular photos to mind blowing photographs. You and I both know that you want to become a better photographer and impress everyone around you. Whether you are a beginner with a $80 camera or a professional with a $6,000 camera... There are always fundamentals that we must all apply. Remember that all true professionals understand the value of fundamentals and repetition. This is a meet up group for anyone i …

!PLEASE READ ALL BEFORE APPLYING TO GROUP! Did you know that "ghosts," as far as seances, hauntings, etc., gained popularity in the 1800s when the Spiritualist movement gained traction? Mostly, Spiritualism sprang forth from the grief during and after the Civil War-for family members never knew what happened to their loved ones who went off to the war and were never heard from again. Spiritualists http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0syNl1HtQE&feature=related believe the idea that people-mere mortal …

Calling all photographers, videographers and visual artists: Do you want to use your talents for good? Do you have a passion for giving back to your community? Do you want to add really cool non-profit clients to your portfolio? And do you want to work with other like-minded professionals at the same time? Yeah? Then join The Shutter Project! We are a group of professional, semi-professional, and enthusiast photographers, videographers, graphic designers and other visual artists who volunteer o …