Hello and welcome. The purpose of this meet up is to promote the Toast of the Bay Toastmasters club located in Torrance/Rolling Hills. If you are unfamiliar with or are new to Toastmasters, please visit the Toastmasters International website at http://toastmasters.org. Although we would love to have you come visit our club, if our location is not convenient for you, please visit the Toastmasters website to find a location that may be closer to you. Please note that we have about 25 club members …

Right off, you have to know that I started this so that I can see a community of real surfergirls surf together.  Please know that you don't have to be a super experienced surfer to join, but it is to surf with other girls, not really to teach.  Now, if you aren't comfortable surfing on your own and you need lessons, I have a meet-up club just for teaching so go to this link to get some lessons. You can still join this club whether or not you have taken lessons, just make sure to join us whe …

Check out our website: southbayfunclub.com This Meetup site is set up to solicite New Members for our Singles club.   We are a dues ($35 yr) paying organization.   This site allows you to attend public gatherings with us.   We also have private gatherings in homes for dues paying members.   You are Welcome to attend public functions and inquire as to Joining our Membership. Our organization was founded (1993) to provide opportunities for singles and unmarried couples, ages 45 & up,  to socializ …

Originally called the Torrance Children’s Book Writing Group (later on shortened to Torrance Children’s Book Writers), the Children’s Book Writers of Los Angeles (CBW-LA) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization founded in 2010. Our primary and official website www.cbw-la.org. I would like to encourage you to sign up at www.cbw-la.org to avail of our full membership for $30/year or $50/two years. This group is run by volunteers who work for FREE. Your membership fees are meant to fund all the exp …

Parents Without Partners is a non-profit organization for single parents and grandparents who want to participate in activities with their minor children or grandchildren, socialize with other singles with mutual interests and discuss topics of mutual interest. You should join this meetup to be informed about open meetings sponsored by PWP and be informed about orientations for perspective members.

We are a diverse group of people that desire to meet for Outstanding Networking Events. We understand that business is driven by referrals. Furthermore, we desire to have fun and meet a lot of new people as well! We are Happy, Outgoing and Talented Networkers. We understand the value of networking to our own business. All are welcome! Events will be conducted generally on evenings and weekends. HOT Networkers are respectful people that purely desire to meet others in an after work type environme …

BNI South Bay Platinum is a new networking group organized out of Torrance, CA.  We meet every Thursday morning from 7:00 until 8:30 am to get to know each others businesses and pass qualified referrals in a structured environment. The locations for such meetings is: Torrance Airport (meeting room) 3301 Airport Drive Torrance, CA 90505 There is a $5 Visitor fee that pays for the room, coffee and refreshments. We are looking for people who are interested in becoming committed to a networking gr …

A supportive like-minded community of parents doing our best to practice unconditional parenting, NVC or NVP. If you are looking for mutual support and friendship then we are the group for you! We welcome all parents whether you are new to unconditional parenting or have been practicing for years. In general we are a playgroup/social group but we will occasionally post workshops/classes and other learning activities that our members might be interested in. Our events range from music classes, to …

Ladies Who Lunch is a wonderful, supportive group for women who live in the South Bay and who want to make lasting friendships with others in their neighborhoods. You'd be surprised how ful-"filling" a lunch can be! Our lunches are on weekdays only.  We have members in their 30's all the way up to age 70. Lunches take place in the South Bay at a diverse mix of  restaurants.  Our emphasis is on friendship and not food; consequently, we are looking for women who can commit to lunches and actively …

South Bay LA Fastpitch is an adult women's 18 and over softball league affiliated with the WFSA (Women's fastpitch softball association) and NABA (National Adult Baseball Association).  The goal of SBLA is to provide a place for women to play fastpitch softball, the game we grew up with throughout our childhood. This organized, fair, and fun league includes playoffs, an all-star game, awards, league t shirts, and the opportunity to play tournaments and participate in fundraisers.   Please send t …

Eind juli 2012 verhuist Lise weer terug naar Amsterdam. Ze heeft mij gevraagd om haar taak als Organizer over te nemen. Mijn man en ik, beide nederlanders, zijn in januari 2008 verhuisd naar Amerika. Het bevalt ons prima hier! Maar af en toe mis ik wel de nederlandse gezelligheid vooral tussen vriendinnen. Wie heeft er zin in af en toe een avondje uit, hapje eten, lekker kletsen met wat wijn, of wellicht een bbq met het hele gezin? Wij hebben 2 kleine kinderen en zouden het ook heel leuk vin …

The South Bay Business Networking Group is a local, independent business referral organization who's purpose is to promote members services and generate qualified business leads. SBBNG Members meet weekly in a friendly but structured format to develop relationships with other professionals. Through trusted alliances with fellow business principals you will expand your client base and your circle of resources in the local South Bay area. This is a proven means of securing more business and buildi …

We are a new organization begun in July 2011 to give life to fresh expressions of church. We want to gather folks who are part of churches, who are disenchanted with church or who are seeking a spiritual life without the formal church.  We help encourage, train and resource people to explore and maybe even start a fresh expression of church. We are an initiative of New Ministries of the United Methodist Church.

A travel idea, for us girls. How was this idea born? Well, my girl friends are either married, tying the knot, or having gorgeous babies. I still dont want to do either of the three. I have been traveling for 12 years, I have visited place such as Vietnam, Turkey, Russia, Panama, Argentina many more... But now i am find myself wanting to travel with girl friends and I thought what better idea then travel with new girls and make amazing friends on the way. My mode of travel? Cruise, Resort, occas …

This group was started by an irate citizen that was victimized by a meter maid. Having gone through their system of contesting, I have come to the conclusion the sytem is designed to wear you down and make you give up because of the onerous rules they have in place, contesting a citation is imposssible,

We organize monthly mixers in the South Bay (EL SEGUNDO, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, SAN PEDRO...) for Italian Professionals and Italophiles who live in the South Bay. The objective is to create a business network for that part of the Italian community of the SOUTH BAY: PROFESSIONALS who are interested in expanding an existing business or getting a start-up off the ground. This is a goal-oriented group that will be pursuing concrete business- and networking-pl …

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

Do you want to raise your children to be kind to animals?  Would your younger child enjoy playing at the playground with other kids their age, while at the same time getting to pet some friendly, sociable bunnies and talk with trained big-kid volunteers about the best ways to be kind and compassionate to pets and other animals?  Or would your older child like to talk with us about how to get started towards a career in veterinary medicine or animal welfare?  Then this is the meet-up group for yo …

The Purpose Moai group is an opportunity to meet with other community members to talk about and discover your life’s purpose while supporting others on their journey with encouragement and guidance. Finding and living with purpose has the benefits of better health, higher performance, and greater resiliency. Each Purpose Moai group typically meets once a week for 10 weeks to talk about purpose, what it means to each member, and how each member can live their purpose in everyday life.

Follow the Money! Chains vs Local merchants - What happens to the "money" that we spend in the South Bay? Where does it all go? So let's say that you live in Manhattan Beach and you decide to go to a large-chain store and you end up spending $100. Where does that $100 go? Well, according to a study done by Civic Economics, a stunningly low amount of only 13% comes back to Manhattan Beach! Wow! Now let's say you decided to shift only $100 of your monthly spending from a chain vs a local merchant. …

Welcome to Coastal LA Singles! We are a diverse group of men and women from various parts of the coastal LA region (South Bay, Long Beach) who love to share our passion in serving the poor, in giving back to the community and in creating new friendships by sharing our transformed lives with the people we meet. We organize events such as feeding the homeless and serve the community by volunteering wherever there is a need like at the VA hospital, in rescue missions, women's shelters and foster ki …

We are a Filipino American Barangay (Village) Located is the North Torrance-South Gardena area. We organized to share the Filipino Fighting Arts and Culture with residents of the South Bay community. Our purpose is to ensure that the Filipino American Communities of South Bay of Southern California does not forget its heritage of the traditional fighting arts of the Philippines.

This is a group for whoever wants to get together to learn more about the Spanish Language, Spanish speaking countries and Latino culture overall.  Classes can be expensive, but I have found that a group environment is important in learning and practicing Spanish. So I created this group as an alternative. Other Spanish speaking meetup groups exist in the area, but none in Redondo/Hermosa Beach.  (So if you live in an area 30 minutes away or more, you should check your area first, although whoe …

South Bay Friends is a Social Group for individuals and families who live in or near Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Hawthorne and Lawndale areas. If you are looking to meet others outside of the usual bar scene you have come to the right place. South Bay Friends connects single, married individuals with fun social events to build friendships. Activities that you will find on our site will range from Game night, Hiking, Biking, Dinners, Comedy events, Ladies Nights, Men …

We will formally launch this program to the Beach Cities communities on April 10th at Beach Cities Health District - Lower Level, 514 N. Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 at 6:00 pm. You can join a group in person! This is a group for anyone who is interested in making friends eating a healthier, primarily plant-based diet. Our group focuses on socializing and eating healthy. You do NOT have to be a vegetarian or vegan to join our group... everyone is welcome! You just have to have a desire …

Hi SB Surfers, It’s time to bring your boards out and have some fun. It looks like most of us have surf once or twice but still feel like a beginner but we do have others in the group that has surfed for years and are looking for a few new surf buddy's. This weekend lets try something diffrent from 8 am to 9 am if you feel your a beginner/intermediate let meet at Rat Beach and for the rest let's meet at Torrance Beach from 9am till 11 am. Beginner & Intermediate Rat Beach Meetup Spot 8am Rat Be …

We love photography! In this group, photography is our medium, and we'll explore the therapeutic benefit of creative expression. Creativity is Essential to Emotional Health! Some meetings you'll bring your photos to share and discuss. Some meetings we'll have photo shoots (outings) to capture what we discuss. Our group is led by a licensed psychotherapist, and this is NOT "group therapy." Still, you'll find a therapeutic outcome by sharing, hearing, showing, seeing, creating, discussing, and exp …

For Moxie Mamas located in the South Bay who have the desire to culminate LONG TERM FRIENDSHIPS. We are committed to nurture the friendships between our children through play dates and family events, nurture the friendships between mommies by being uplifting one to another and having Mommy Day/Nights Out, and nurture the friendships of our families with family events and Couples Nights Out. We are also an adventurous group who love to travel near and far, have bucket lists (that are with and wit …