… This group is a mature (drama free) way to get involved with Blacks in the OC; we encourage everyone to just hang out and have a good time with other like minded individuals and we celebrate many aspects of the modern African-American in Orange County. You should join this group if these things apply to you: Are An African American/Black/of Color/of African decent/ or want to celebrate with us.... in Orange County and want to meet new people and explore new places - Like to network (professional …

We are an informal networking group of Black professionals from various fields and backgrounds that are now living in the Orange County area. The 3rd Friday of every month, we come together to socialize and get acquainted with other professionals. We want to create a mature social atmosphere as well as an outlet for Orange County's Rising Black Professionals. Meet other local Black Professionals to build community from the unique perspective that belongs to those who share an African herit …

Although new to MeetUp.com, we've been active in the greater OC areas since 2005! We are All things of African American interests in Orange County and the neighboring cities. Summary: There are three parts to BNOC. The first is strictly social. Doing fun, and maybe a little corney, things like Bowling, Comedy, Salsa, Skating, Movies etc as a group. The second is for business people, employers, consumers and everyone else to meet for "active networking" in a fun get-to-know-each other environment …

Purpose of the group is to provide support and social activities to African Americans in the long beach area. Most clubs have too many restrictions eg professional, skiers, hikers. Most clubs isolate African Americans. This is a club simply for people who want to have good, clean safe fun with their peers in the African American community. We can learn to love and grow together.

I feel that we African-American and biracial adults and children need natural options for our hair. This is a regular meeting workshop/seminar for adults and kids together to talk about products, regimins, feelings/expereinces about having and wanting to transition to natural hair. We will have some information on history of Black hair as well.  At these workshops children will have access to childcare in the same room with parent, crafts, multiracial dolls, uplifting brief history of chosen her …

We Specialize in wine tours, classes, special events and tastings featuring boutique wines made primarily by African American vintners! Many of which do not offer tastings to the general public. Whether you're a wine novice or expert, join us for a fantastic evening or afternoon of music, laughter, food and, of course, amazing WINE! We have something for everyone, but no wine snobs allowed...our approach is all about allowing everyone to share and gain knowledge in a relaxed and sophisticated en …

… Oh most think of African-Americans as the mavens of sofa bed styling: Ah but the desperate Curly/Kinky resides in Ireland, Israel, Mexico, and the various Middle Eastern cultures. We know each other, because we come up to one another on the street with question like who cut your hair. How do you get that shine? How do you straiten your hair? Can you do my daughters hair? Curly/Kinky Mavens, let’s get together and share ideas, hairdressers, products, sofa’s, etc… while we enjoy asserting our uniq …

… Consider even a Native American Indian, African American, Immigrant or? What ever is your dream to re-enact is , we can create it together!

I'm starting this group in the hope to bring together people interested in expanding their social sphere, through inter-continental, inter-racial and inter-cultural experiences.  If you're a well traveled, bi-racial, bi-cultural individual,  or simply appreciate racial and cultural difference join us.  We'll have fun discovering new cultures through activities, world event discussions, and hopefully TRAVEL.  Whatever your nationality or race, all you need is an appreciation for cultural differen …

Come meet and play with other Orange County hand drummers and percussionists at area drum circles, drum events, and workshops. The majority of events are no cost community drum circles, but we do offer some events, classes, and workshops at low cost.    We feature hand drumming for drum circles, music and fun, health & wellness, the environment, spirituality, and fundraisers. We welcome all types of hand drumming, plus drum circle enthusiasts who share in the joy of drumming. We ask that you sub …

If you are looking to cultivate lasting friendships, better yourself and your community, do something for others, and have a great time in the process, you are at the right place. We are an affiliate of the Masonic Lodge and one of largest fraternal organization in the world. We are dedicated to Charity, Truth and Loving Kindness (read our "About" section). We will be hosting a Meet and Greet open to ladies who are interested in becoming members of the Order of Eastern Star, former Job's Daughte …

… He has performed as a musician for various venues playing percussion such as the congas, timbales, bongos, maracas, cow bells, clave, guiro and other African & Latin percussion instruments.  In his performances he has musically played son, pop, salsa, Latin jazz, guajira, rumba, flamenco, rock-n-espanol, rock, reggae, calypso, soca, merengue, mariachi, oldies, and R&B.He has led drum circles and played in restaurants, nite clubs, company parties, holiday events, open houses, anniversaries, celeb …

The OC Gardening Club (OCGC) and GryFy: GRow Your Food Yourself are the premier gardening meetups in orange county. These meetups are a great place for gardeners and plant people to gather and enjoy the many gardening events in Orange County. The emphasis of OCGC is on ornamentals. Besides making you aware of public gardening events, we are trying to organize into smaller groups that meet to discuss particular ornamentals like African violets, begonias, irises, lilies, plumerias, roses, etc. Whe …

If you are an adoptee who has located your birth family (mother, father, siblings, etc.) and have become reintegrated with one or more members of your biological family, then this is the group for you! There are quite a few support groups around for those adoptees searching for their birth family, adoptees who have found brick walls blocking them from contacting their birth families, adoptees that have found gravestones at the end of their search, and adoptees who have found their birth fami …

The "Breaking Point" is a group that was birthed from The book: "The Breaking Point:A Full Circle Journey". Michelle Hannah the author of the book decided to start this group because of all the women she meets that are at a "Breaking Point" or that have experienced one. In addition she wanted to celebrate women in a special way that have broken through many trials and that have embraced their purpose. This group is focused on enhancing all areas of relationship. This group will provide: Support …