The first party forum is Free! "Transition To Green" Community is all about learning at the local level how to make a transition to greener living. This is a grassroots, (non-partisan) public educational outreach that is on the nonprofit path. The concept of making a transition to green is something that all of us should be interested in learning more about, even if that means starting with baby steps. If you care about having cleaner air, water, energy efficiency, healthier food products and re …

This group is for working artists who live in Long Beach and want to build a community and support group with other working artists. We critique one another's work and discuss how we can put Long Beach on the map as a vibrant Artists Community. We also support the Arts in Long Beach by visiting Museums, Galleries and non traditional art openings.

Angels Serving in Los Angeles is for individuals that are excited and motivated to give back to our community. We are all about serving our community anyway we can. We provide support to our local non-profit and community organizations. We’ve been told our group has an infectious energy and abilities to make the world a better place. Our team of organizers is constantly looking for events where we can best serve our community. Members can give their valuable time helping others while meeting new …

Our goal is to give back to the community while having fun and meeting new people!

Engineers Without Borders – USA supports community-driven development programs worldwide through the design and implementation of sustainable engineering projects, while fostering responsible leadership.

This group is organized by the Collective Voices Foundation, a Pasadena based non-profit organization that creates and supports collaborative, innovative, and sustainable educational programs for under-resourced youth. We believe that creative collaborations between educators, organizations, and members of the community can help transform the culture of education in Pasadena/Altadena and beyond. This group is intended to connect people who want to improve education by getting involved and collab …

 A cooperative grocery store created and owned by the vibrant community it serves--This is the Arroyo Food Co-op, an alternative grocery store that will serve L.A.'s northeast: Altadena, Pasadena and beyond. A LOCAL RESPONSE TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES Combining the regional flavors of a farmer's market, the warmth of an old-fashioned corner store and the convenience of a supermarket. YOU have a voice here, and a place to join together with other, like-minded neighbors to envision, build and sh …

We Silicon Beachers do a lot of things really well. We can code, sell, develop and pitch. We're generally pretty good at partying too. Another thing that I'm sure we could be really good at is making our corner of the world a better place. Our purpose is to bring the Silicon Beach community together to do some good ol' volunteering and community service around the neighborhood... And to share a drink or two afterwards. We gladly welcome suggestions from our members for other opportunities where …

As part of Mayor Tait's Hi Neighbor program, we are turning vacant, unused lots into an opportunity to make friends, grow healthy food, and build a better City. We have schools, businesses, non-profits and neighbors involved. Come join us! This will be a very fast, 4 month pilot project. We need your help! Check us out on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hi-Neighbor-Community-Gardens/367140263310483

… The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life; 4. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, i …

As part of Mayor Tait's Hi Neighbor program, we are turning vacant, unused lots into an opportunity to make friends, grow healthy food, and build a better City. We have schools, businesses, non-profits and neighbors involved. Come join us! This will be a very fast, 4 month pilot project. We need your help! Check us out on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hi-Neighbor-Community-Gardens/367140263310483

… We're reviving this long-dormant MeetUp group to make it something that truly encompasses the whole Bay Area, stretches between spaces, helps people create new coworking communities and hacker spaces and connect to existing ones, and fosters inter-community connections. We're Betsy Morris and Raines Cohen, your hosts (and we're looking for help, as we know we can't do this alone). We're Coworking Coaches, helping people create coworking spaces, work effectively in existing spaces, and he …

We provide innovative physical and virtual infrastructure that freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creative class professionals need to succeed in the 21st century knowledge economy. In an increasingly disconnected world, NextSpace creates a collaborative community that is revolutionizing the nature of work.   Our business model is simple: NextSpace sells membership in that collaborative community. Our members come from a wide variety of industries: software, design, marketing, legal services, arc …

Scavenger City holds challenge-based scavenger hunt events in major cities where instead of searching for clues, the players are searching for fun. Our challenge events are opportunities for play, a way to form real friendships, and reinforce existing ones, all while making communities, businesses and charities a little stronger. Here fast, effective web based communication helps, not replaces, real life experiences. Here at Meetup we will be having some great little mini events where we will …

One could live for years somewhere and not know their neighbors! What a missed opportunity for community and friendship! I created this group because the Fountainview Apartments are a wonderful place to live. We can make it even better by meeting each other, holding informal get-togethers and having a place to ask for and offer help if one of us needs it.

… Together we will rediscover this with joy and build a powerful community of sisterhood! I welcome you with love, peace and power! reena