Santa Barbara Vegan Meetup brings together regional vegans and the veg-curious for fun, food, information sharing, and veg-socializing. We encourage ALL to join us and for vegans and vegetarians to bring omnivores to our events in order to expose them to the joys of all things vegan....with an emphasis on exploring the incredible world of the vegan cupcake (ok, maybe that's just me). Please keep in mind that our potluck dishes contain NO animal products whatsoever: this includes meats, eggs, che …

The IANDS Santa Barbara group is dedicated to connecting and supporting individuals who have experienced a Near Death Experience (NDE), Out of Body Experience (OBE), or a Spiritually Transformative Event (STE). Additionally, we welcome individuals who are interested in education and research on NDE/OBE/STE's, health care professionals/caregivers, individuals who are close to experiencers, individuals facing terminal illness or those in grief over losing a loved one, and the general public. We ar …

Santa Barbara Music Jam is a website for local musicians to find playing partners, form a band, trade songs, or just feel the synergy that comes from playing with other musicians.   All levels, all instruments, all genres are welcome.  Singers, bass players, drummers, and pros who enjoy mentoring are especially welcome.   Meetups will be designed for the members.  Here's to hoping that Santa Barbara Music Jam becomes a self-supporting social music network.

Santa Barbara Meetup welcomes anyone who is interested in investing from beginning to advanced. We are dedicated to teaching the CAN SLIM Investing System. You do not need to be an Iinvestor's Business Daily subscriber to join and membership is free. Each month, we will discuss the current market outlook,  watch list stocks and elements of the CANSLIM strategy.

Santa Barbara Parents of Multiples (SBPOM) is a 501(c)(3) all volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to connecting and supporting families; sharing experiences and ideas; and learning about the wonderful and challenging world of nurturing multiples. Member Benefits: Monthly meetings and support groups for new and expecting parents Monthly play date for children of all ages Seasonal activities, social events and local field trips for the entire family Parents Night Out—just for mom & da …

The Santa Barbara chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO–SB) is a dynamic organization for women who own all or part of their businesses. NAWBO–SB is dedicated to helping members interact with other women business owners to create economic strength, to grow their businesses, to create strategic alliances and to transform public policy. If you own any part of your business, you should join our chapter. Come to a meeting and see for yourself.

Santa Barbara Culinary Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the inspiration, education and celebration of culinary professionals and individuals who are passionate about the Culinary Arts.

The Women’s Collaborative-Santa Barbara (TWC-SB) is the first California chapter of TWC – founded in 2011 by 5 entrepreneurial women in NYC. We are a community of colleagues that supports professional and entrepreneurial women in achieving their ambitions through networking, collaborating, bartering, and mentoring. We offer networking events and special events geared towards the advancement of women in business. Come to our events, knowing that those you meet will be open to genuine relationship …

Santa Barbara Marketing Connect is a weekly meetup for focusing on on-line marketing and search engine optimization (SEO) for area businesses. The format is an un-prepared, non-structured sharing of ideas, resource references and challenges that members have 'run into' in the past week with goal of tapping into any serendipitous solutions at arise. The group provides 2 downloadable resources each week: *This Week In Social Media: (Click Here to download the Powerpoint) I'll provide a powerpoint  …

This group is for Drupalistas in and around Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara County, California, to connect and get to know each other. Most of our online communication (event announcements, job postings, support questions, etc.) are on our sister site at http://groups.drupal.org/sbdrupal

A group of seasoned entrepreneurs and leaders from various Santa Barbara and California organizations have banded together to form the Startup California Santa Barbara Region! Startup Santa Barbara and Startup California are regions of The Startup America Partnership, a public private initiative founded by President Obama and former AOL Chairman Steve Case. It's also backed by the Case Foundation and the Kauffman Foundation. The Startup America Partnership is based on a simple premise: young com …

Welcome to the Santa Barbara Board Game Night Club. We are an active gaming group with weekly game nights at local venues in Santa Barbara and Goleta. The club is free to join and people of all ages are welcome. We play a large group of games from the newest to the oldest games released. A typical night could include Settlers of Catan, Dominion, Bang, Ticket to Ride, Forbidden Island and dozens of other games. You can also bring your favorite game and often find people to play it with you. We …

This group is for UX designers, researchers, editors, developers and anybody else interested in creating great user experiences on the web, on the desktop, and on mobile devices. The goal for this group is to allow local Santa Barbara-area UXers to keep in contact via an active email list and in-person events - please join and help support our local UX community!

Every two weeks we meet at various locations to learn the secrets of Santa Barbara's sensational cuisine from the people who produce, market and prepare our food. We visit farms, markets, restaurants, culinary stores, wineries, the marina and many more. Learn and experience what local is all about. In the future we will harvest or shop for food together, cook it and share a simple meal along with conversations about sustainable food with myself, Gerri French. I am a long time foodie and dietitia …

I started this group to meet like minded women who enjoy the ocean and are looking for a good workout. The purpose of this group is to get out on the ocean and experience the beauty of the Santa Barbara coastline in a canoe powered only by team effort. This group is open to women who can swim and maintain a moderate level of activity.

This is a Santa Barbara SEO and social media marketing meetup aimed at small business owners seeking to learn more about online marketing and social media marketing strategy on the web. The group will analyze your web site live and offer objective advice to help you optimize your web branding and online presence. Meeting time: 6pm - 7:30pm every Monday Location: The Santa Barbara Veterans Building located at 112 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 http://www.santabarbaraveteransbuilding. …

The Santa Barbara County Hikers Meetup Group was founded to encourage people to get outside and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. Our intention is to allow you to hike at whatever pace works best for you, however we have sometimes been accused of having "fast paced" hikes. Please keep that in mind and read the hike descriptions carefully, (particularly the overall distance and elevation gain).  Most of our hikes in Santa Barbara County head uphill fast, so consider your personal conditioning l …

This is the local Group of the National Sierra Club. We have organized hikes four days a week, nearly every week of the year. This MeetUp is focused on our hiking and social activities. You can find out more about our other activities on the web at: www.sbsierraclub.org Our complete hiking schedule is posted there under Outings. www.sbsierraclub.org/outings

The Santa Barbara Songwriters is dedicated to songwriter networking and collaboration. We host weekly workshops, public showcases, and special events. We have a regular weekly workshop. The weekly workshops are just us songwriters - no prying public eyes. It's a place where we can exchange ideas and workshop our craft, or just listen and hang out if you're in a dry spell. The workshop is a great way to meet professional local musicians and in general connect with the business side of music in Sa …

A Conscious Creator is someone who believes that we are each responsible for the life we're living, and who chooses to consciously (with decided intent) build on the blueprint of his/her life, creating the life experience s/he chooses to live. Consciously creating your own life also involves examining the past conditioning and rote behaviors that have led to the life you may currently be experiencing, and deciding to do something about it.  We meet once a month to discuss topics relating to the  …

Contacts N Coffee is a rapidly growing network that gives Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Oxnard, Ojai, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Camarillo, Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Woodland Hills, Santa Clarita, Valencia, Santa Monica, Burbank, North Hollywood, Pasadena, Orange County and Carlsbad-area businesses a simple, stress-free way to make connections and build business relationships within our community. Everyone is welcome, and there are no formal members …

This group is for people to come together to discuss and participate in store health workshops, cooking technique classes, healthy eating demos, and kids' club activities geared at making our community the best we can be mind, body and soul. We feature certified nutritionists, culinary trained chefs, authors, local vendors, and knowledgeable team members to provide you with the tools you'll need to go forth and spread health. Many of our events offer great Whole Foods Market freebies, too...So s …

Running  group with an emphasis on FUN.   This group is open to all ages and paces. We will be training for various half and full marathons. This is a FREE group, no cost to join.   Goal Race 2013 - Santa Barbara Half and Full Marathon on 11/9/13. Our participants have various goals ranging from getting in shape to running a  full rmarathon and beyond. You will have fun and meet other people just like you to exercise with and help you accomplish your fitness goals. You may even make new friends …

日本語での説明は こちら でどうぞです。 SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara and its neighboring towns and cities are the target areas for Photographic Workshops. JAPAN: Cultural Workshops in Japan will be scheduled according to the events such as Traditional New Years Day Activities, the National Coming of Age Celebration, School Graduations, Rice Planting Workshop, Rice Harvesting Workshop, Tree Trimming Workshop, Napping (or Meditation) at a Shinto Temple, Visiting a Village Elementary School, Summer Night Festival, At …

This is a group for artists in Santa Barbara County interested in life drawing and other fine arts. I'm a professional artist and I started this group to meet other artists (and aspiring artists) in the area. Santa Barbara is full of good places to draw: State Street, the pier, the farmer's markets, strip malls, and the Sunday arts & crafts show on Cabrillo Blvd. Meetings for these areas are somewhat sporadic, so there is also a general "drink and draw" meetup on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each m …

The SB Trail Volunteers group was created to provide local outdoor-oriented people an opportunity to give back to our trails through our trail care projects. Organized by leaders from the Santa Barbara Trails Council, Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers,  SB County Outdoor Foundation and Los Padres Forest Association, we coordinate trail volunteer projects throughout the county.

Come join a group of men and women as we hike and participate in various outdoor activities in and around Santa Barbara with an emphasis on FUN, safety, appreciation, environmental awareness, impact reduction and preservation of the beautiful Santa Barbara Country mountain ranges and beaches! Levels of intensity vary, so be sure to read the event description before committing. We're looking forward to meeting you!

This is a group for anyone interested in meeting new people, through fun and exciting events in the Santa Barbara area. Singles of all ages are welcome! This group was started in order to connect singles in the Santa Barbara community, through local gatherings that will truly be beneficial to all, no matter what you are looking for (e.g., making new friends, dating, etc.). Looking forward to mingling with you!