Do you live in south Orange County? Do you work full or part time during the day? Are you a fairly new parent? Are you looking to connect with other fairly new parents because this whole parenthood thing brings about a lot of uncertainty? If you answered yes to all of the questions above then this may be the group for you. We, husband and wife, are the first out of our local friends to enter parenthood (our daughter is now 11 months), and would therefore love to meet others going through the sam …

We are a group of parents of gifted children and teens in Orange County who come together to offer support, resources, and encouragement. In addition to speakers at our monthly in person support group meetings for parents we will offer opportunities for social interaction with their peers for our gifted kids through activities, field trips, classes and park days. Our Children attend school in a variety of ways and all are welcome whether homeschooled, public, private or unschooled. Parents of Gi …

This is a fun/active group that serves both parents and children. Meet with other local LGBTQ parents and their kids for fun and support. Pot Luck's, Picnics, activities, and friendship. Future parents, grandparents, and straight LGBT friendly folks are welcome

We are holding (free) structured workshops once a month to cover specific topics moms-to-be should know about. Moms of older babies will tell their stories, experiences and advice, so you can decide what will work best for you and your family. During this workshop, you will get the inside scoop on what those first few months are really like, how a new baby will affect your relationship with your husband/boyfriend/partner, why you will do what you will do (it's the hormones!) and the importance o …

Renaissance Experiences. 21st Century Skills. Life Mastery. Think Renaissance learning experience.  Imagine apprentice opportunities and programs that develop not only the mind but the heart, body and spirit as well. Picture a proactive community of parents, educators, organizers, mentors, and youth advocates who are enthusiastic about creating valuable learning opportunities and meaningful life experiences to tweens and teens. Sounds like what you're looking for? Let's join forces and togethe …

In flow with Life, love, children, art, music, dance, nature, education, beauty and self. Adapting and dancing to the ever changing world. Flexible of mind and spirit. Open to new thoughts and expanding creativity. Attachment parenting styles and waldorf inspired play-dates, yes please. Healthy choices in food for body and mind yes!

This is a group specifically designed for (super)moms of young children (0-5) who work double time! We hold full time jobs as parents but also work outside the home.... I've created the group for two reasons - to provide opportunities for our children to socialize and play with other children their age, and to create a network of support and friendship for moms who face the challenges of being working parents. I plan to keep the group small so that we can get to know each other as friends. Membe …

Welcome to the Play 'n Nature ~ Eco-friendly families group. This group is for babies/children and their families to connect and share their stories, and experience about living and raising their children simply and naturally. In this group we will share ways to live more eco-friendly and frugal. Sustainable living ~ such as organic gardening, healthy meals, organic/recycled hand made clothing, knitting, crocheting, and lots more... Learning and teaching each other valuable skills. Everyone i …

I started this group for all the mommies out there that want to meet other moms and get together for playdates and fun activities.

This is a group for Palestinian parents, parents who have multiracial/ethnic kids, expecting parents or any parents who want to expose their kids to different cultures. If you're interested in teaching your kids Arabic, telling them about Palestine, cooking yummy maftoul, msakhan, or maqloubeh, making ma'moul for the holidays, dancing dabke or discussing and organizing around Palestinian affairs, this is the group for you! While the focus is on parents in Orange County, the group welcomes those …

We are currently a group of families in the Ladera Ranch area who have grown their family through adoption. Our kids ages range from 0 to 6 and we currently hold monthly playdates in the area. We are interested in growing so that we can add more playdates and family gatherings. We welcome any family from any area!  Come one... come all!

Do you find yourself looking for fun things to do with your toddler each weekend? Do you work all week and have limited time until Friday night to really engage with your little one? Are you a single parent looking to meet other parents and share fun times with the kids? You don't have to be single or employed to fit into this group. If you are someone who wants to have a regular weekend playgroup because weekday playgroup is not a convenient option, and you want to meet other parents of toddler …

I started this group for 1st and 2nd generation American-Korean moms to share our common experiences, celebrate our Korean heritage, and have fun with and without our kids. Let's meet at parks, restaurants and playdates all around the OC. This is a private group. When you join, please post a brief introduction and photo, just so we know you are real. Thanks!

Mom and Baby group for moms with their 1st baby born in 2012. Most of us in the group have babies born in Feb-June 2012.

This is a new group for moms who live in the south Orange County area. It's a group for mothers with children who were born in the last few months of 2010 and this year, 2011. We want to keep the babies close in age. Moms offering moms support, friendship, and lots of activities for the kids! The majority of events will be held on weekdays. As a new group we are open to new ideas. Let me know if you are interested in helping organize activities as we would like to have a lot of different choices …

Community Autism Now provides resources and aid to families affected by Autism in Orange County. This meetup group is intended to be a place to post the events that we host and attend each year. Activities, fundraisers, announcements and more will be shared with the community. CAN is a California nonprofit organization with 501(c)3 status.

Join us and fun singles, parents,  and couples as we explore Special events, concerts, foodie workshops, tastings, business seminars, parent support groups, boardgame nights, meetings and other happenings Who should join? Those looking to connect with fun and friendly people. A slice of paradise for everyone. Membership is free. Fees may be associated with individual programs and events. See individual meetups for details.

Stroller Strides of Foothill Ranch is a group of parents who love to get out of the house, workout with their little ones in tow and to stay active within the community! It's a great time for parents to socialize and is a wonderful, safe place for our stroller-aged children to meet each other. Come on out and enjoy a one hour, full body workout with your stroller aged children or your belly! Not only will you get a chance to chat with fellow mommy's, but your kids will be visually stimulated, sp …

WELCOME! Our monthly support group meetings are open to Individuals and Families (kids age 11 and older) with: Asperger's Syndrome (diagnosed and undiagnosed] High-Functioning Autism (HFA) [diagnosed and undiagnosed] PDD-NOS [diagnosed and undiagnosed] www.ocaspergers.org 2012 Theme:  "Asperger's 411" Got guestions.... We have answers * * * Next Meeting Sept. 24th St. Andrews Church, Newport Beach 7-9pm Next North County Meeting Sept 24th *Can you help? We need a North County Location* Br …

This is a small group of Moms With A Camera. We share an interest in digital photography and especially enjoy taking photos of our young ones. We are not pros but would like to shoot like one and or someday see ourselves becoming one. We all have DSLRs and aren't afraid to use it. Sharing and learning tips from each other is what we like to do. We go on outings for practice shoots,  participate in critiquing each other's work, and get to know each other as we discover our talents.

We're a ministry comprised of Christians from all over OC striving everyday to make God enough in our lives. We are devoted to worshipping God through bible study, serving the community, and great fellowship. We have several small groups in Orange County that meet up. Come check out our page for more details.

Welcome to Stroller Strides and Plum Mom's Club of Foothill Ranch! As a mom, you know how important it is to nurture your mind, body and spirit while trying to find a sense of balance. Stroller Strides and Plum Mom's Club was brought to Foothill Ranch to aid in those aspirations! Stroller Strides is a great full body workout where moms can enjoy a one hour, cardio and strength-training based workout with your stroller aged children or your belly! Not only will you get a chance to chat with fello …

This group will be closing down in august. If you are interested in a great mommy group for first time moms with little babies, join First time Mommy of OC July 2012-January 2013.

We are MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) & MOMS-Next (Moms with elementary-aged kids) in Laguna Niguel! We meet each Wednesday throughout the school year, and started this year on September 12th. Can join the group anytime. This is a unique program where the kids learn and play while the moms do too. This year we are focusing on learning how to infuse simplicity parenting into our day-to-day reality, and becoming a community that more deeply supports each other (yes, we can do both!). Come check ou …

We are a group of fun, easy-going Moms with some active but sweet kids! We are based out of south OC and looking to meet new Moms and kids that want to join us in some outings and share some experiences. We are looking for Moms ages 22-37 with kids ages 6 months to 5. We like to go to parks, zoos, beaches, pools, malls, farmer's markets and we like to have lunch and chat. We want the kids to be entertained but we want to be able to socialize with other adults too. We will also organize MNOs (Mom …

We are a great group of fun, down to earth moms and fantastic kids! We are looking for new friendships for ourselves and our little ones. We love to schedule fun activities to keep our kids busy at local parks, libraries, kid-friendly restaurants, our homes, water play dates, and field trips to local attractions. Most of our activities take place in the South OC (FR, LR, MV, RSM) area during the weekdays. We also know that most moms need "mommy time" and plan at least one MNO or MNI a month. Par …

Bring your kid(s) on a slow pace hike or attend one yourself. As a naturalist in a new area close to a great hiking trails I am looking to take my two young children on hikes and meet new people.  Most of the hikes will be about 2 miles or 2 hours in length and very easy.  There will be about two hikes a month at South Orange County trails. I will be leading the hikes and sharing all my knowledge of the flora and fauna. We'll also make sure the kids are having a good time as well!

Join us at The Science Cafe for the latest science served fresh with a side of coffee or other beverage. We meet at venues throughout the SoCal region, doing everything from daytrips to lectures. There's something for everybody! Whether it's attending an exhibit on Mummies in Santa Ana with homeschoolers, hearing an astronaut speak in San Diego, singles going on a daytrip to a MCAS Miramar Air Sh...ow, or science hobbyists learning about what happened to poor Pluto up in Altadena, there's somet …