Hack night is a free-form time where people can work on projects, talk to other developers and get help or advice with their projects. It was started for members of the The Dev School to meet face-to-face and work on projects together but, we're opening this time up to anyone who'd like to join us. There aren't presentations or scheduled events; work on something or just come and see what others are working on.

OCRuby is for anyone interested in learning or sharing experiences with "Ruby" or "Ruby on Rails" or tangential technologies (NoSQL, etc.) In existance since 2006 (but new to Meetup), we usually meet the last Thursday of each month (moving on holidays or other exceptions) at smart-soft.com in Irvine, CA. Regards, Forrest Chang OCRuby organizer

This group is intended to discuss the Python Programming Language in the Orange County, California area. Topics of discussion include but are not limited to use of the Python programming language, specific applications written in Python, Python-based Web Frameworks, alternative Python implementations, etc.

This is a meetup group for those interested in learning more about MongoDB.

We are a  small business focused on providing affordable and accessible engineering work space and resources. Our purpose is to contribute to revitalizing American creativity in the areas of product development, prototyping, and manufacturing. Our new facility provides access to basic hand tools, shop power tools such as band saw, table saw, and drill press, as well as laptops and instruments suitable for small electronics prototyping such as oscilloscopes, function and arbitrary waveform genera …

We are a small group of individuals who enjoy tinkering with ideas, concepts and designs. We build small automated contraptions from anything and everything available. Our arsenal includes a laser cutter, 3D printers, and a garage full of tools.

#TechBeer is for the young internet professionals that want to exchange ideas and projects over beer. The idea of #TechBeer is to bring together the web/geek culture in Fullerton and North Orange County. By coming together once a month or more often, we can exchange ideas, projects, work together and make friends. Growing business and getting results are not happening in your home or office, but when you are out, meeting people :-) This is a social event! The meetup is organized monthly in Fulle …

We are WordPress Enthusiasts from the Inland Empire. We meet Once a month to discuss all things WordPress!   Whether you have been working with the WordPress platform for a short time, not at all or many years you are welcome to come and learn more.   We are all at different levels as WordPress Users & developers (bloggers, business users, developers, consultants etc..)  but our goal is educating you through our monthly gatherings. Please come out and join us at a meetup! For more information …

A place for web professionals and web newbies alike to share trending technologies, showcase work and best practice methodology, and of course networking ;) Everyone is welcome!

To educate, network, and collaborate with other web site builders in the High Desert. Meet local web developers and web designers, as well as share your knowledge with up and coming web professionals.

(LTBKIT=Welcome!, Android Developers, Users, & Entrepreneurs of the US.California.SoCal.Orange County area! Since 2009, we are Your oldest & largest professional community group and we are Here to Serve You! MJZ5CB: quick intros (LTBKK3=Find and join like-minded local developers, designers, & users meeting & succeeding in Android! Get your problems solved, put on presentations, help others, find & offer jobs, and team up on projects. Just join and RSVP & come to our meetings, share knowled …

This group is focused on bringing tech startup founders, team members, associates, etc. together to discuss topics that are specifically relevant to them. We will also bring other members of the startup ecosystem to the group, including VC's, angel investors, law firms, thought leaders, PR and marketing specialists, etc.

Meet other Temecula Valley Software Developers! Discuss ideas for applications and techniques and approaches for developing them in various programming languages. Software architecture, cross-platform development, mobile development, Telecommunications, VoIP,  etc. The intention for this group is to be an informal and interactive group of professionals that have a passion for software development interested in using best practices and sharing their knowledge and experiences. Our group is about S …

Group meeting held at ROC-Fashion Island for small - big business owners who want to meet with other startups and established business owners to collaborate / network / hear success stories and more... Elite speakers of businesses from well known and respected companies. Much more than physical space, ROC’s Serviced Offices and Co-Workspace is a platform for its members to connect, tapping into a pool of highly skilled, creative, entrepreneurs and professionals. We offer educational and mentorin …

Getting Started Here's our current plan: Some Ruby first, then Rails. Start by making your way through the "Ruby in 100 Minutes" tutorial by JumpStartLab Next will be giving the Event Manager tutorial a go. (NOTE: I'm not affiliated with JumpStartLab, they just have cool tutorials) If anyone gets hung up on any bits then we can use the discussion tool to ask a question. My goal is to meet every 3 weeks or so to discuss where everyone is, what parts you found challenging, how you solved partic …

We do rails Who should join this group? Anyone who wants to discuss real world issues, techniques, and successes with ruby on rails.  Topics assume a basic understanding of ruby and the rails framework.

We are an encouraging family social group who seeks to understand and apply science, math, and rational thinking to normal family life. We promote activities such as "Science Saturdays", where we work on Maker Projects or the use of Open Source Science Software for your specific science interest. We encourage rational thinking and use of math for decision making with projects based on the books Head First Data Analysis and Baseball Hacks. If you are looking for a social group who encourages your …

We are freelancers and start-ups, we like working for ourselves and we really like to work around other people. We are here to bring the independent work force out of isolated home offices into shared spaces. We still do our own thing but we share the experience of working with a smart hive of free independent people.

"We are meant to be happy. That has always been something we strive for in this life. In fact, if we look at the motivations behind our thoughts and action conscious and unconscious they are all to get us closer to the feeling, or at least the idea, of happiness. Some of us have long asked why we cannot hold on to happiness. For all of the scholarship and human insights across the centuries, nobody has found a complete and enduring answer. Perhaps because it has been too close to see… The ans …

Free and open networking group for people living and working in the Big Bear Valley. Thank you, for checking us out! We are over 152 members strong (on Facebook), and about 15-30 people show up to meetings weekly, to learn about your business and to tell you about theirs. We meet weekly for a casual happy hour, where we do our 30 second commercials, and one member per week gives a ten minute presentation about what they do. We don't have officers or a board, so the work gets overwhelming for me …

We periodically to discuss topics and issues in philosophy. Normally our discussion will focus on the announced topic; but occasionally we allow for an open, free flowing discussion. Our discussions are open to all levels of experience. Other meetings are small reading groups which focus on specific philosophical works. Much of philosophy deals with nagging questions, for example Given the great success of science, what is the function of philosophy? Is there metaphysical truth? Is there a separ …

This a a group of Professionals interested in building and expanding current referral or network sources. The best kind of referral comes from people you know and trust. Help us start up in Yorba Linda. We will meet for Coffee once a month on the first Tuesday. We do not charge members to be a part of the group- Please feel free to tell your Colleagues about us. We are in the process of working with some local charities. Our continued involvement in  our Communities is important to us. Have any …

This is an actual work group that is dedicated to enhancing both consciousness and channeling skills. The meetups will consist of classes/discussions of various techniques for increasing personal consciousness combined with channeling practice sessions. All forms of channeling will be investigated including spirit boards, automatic writing, pendulum/L rod, as well as verbal communications. Various foundational materials will be used which will include the RA material, Seth material, and various …

We are the organization where coaches improve their coaching skills. We are a vibrant and welcoming culture. We market coaching and create awareness of the benefits of coaching. About Us: The Orange County Chapter of the International Coach Federation is honored to be a chartered chapter since 1999, comprised of personal, business, corporate, and specialized coaches. Colleagues come together the second Thursday of each month to support one another, to learn, and to participate in an inspiring, …

The ultimate freedom is to have a completely clear and free mind. The human mind is always changing and is always trying to add more desirable experiences. There is no end to this addition. The way to find peace and clarity is to know the real world, the True world, by subtracting the past that has been recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures. There is nothing more valuable than one's mind. It shapes the entire world that one knows. Through subtracting in Maum Meditation the Uni …

Ecstatic chanting opens our heart, quiets our mind, deepens our breath, centers us in Spirit / Source / True Self, and helps to make daily living a joyously creative adventure... transcending the overwhelming hectic pace, isolation and oppression of our modern consumerist society. Enjoy the bliss, happiness, inner peace & spiritual community of chanting to live, local, original devotional-ecstatic-chant tunes by JAI HANUMAN KIRTAN, KRISHNA'S KIRTAN & other regional kirtan artists and chant group …