Disaster can strike at any time and anywhere! Fire, Flood, Earthquake, Economy Down Turn, Storms, can devastate your way of life and your community. Be prepared is just getting the information and training you need to survival through these time being short term or long. The Sacramento Emergency Prepardess Group is people coming together to share ideas on all kinds of emergency Prepardess! Be it Wilderness Survival, Food storage, Self Reliance, Living off Grid, Gardening, Disaster Prepardess. H …

California is overdue for a BIG earthquake. This group would be all about preparing for that quake and the aftermath that would follow: fires, blackouts, food shortages, drinkable water shortages, crime and other events. We would also talk about Bug-out-Bags/survival kits. Depending on how many people that would be a part of this group we would meet twice a month or once a month. After meeting for several months we would practice a "bug out" or a bare essentials only camp out.

The intent of this group is to provide and to share objective information about how regular, every day folks can prepare for the types of scenarios one may encounter here in the Bay Area. This group is meant for people interested in learning: 1) What are the basics of Preparation, Readiness, and Disaster planning? 2) What does one need to know in order to safeguard loved ones and personal property? 3) How to make sense of all the various "survival" approaches and confusing array of products? 4) …

The California Preparedness Group (formerly; the Stanislaus County Preparedness Group) is a private group of individuals who intend to engage in networking to increase proficiency in preparedness, survival and living "off the grid".  By private, we mean that we are not a government organization or agency... membership is open to anyone from anywhere. Promoting Preparedness, the Constitution, Limited Government, Common Law, Individualism, Patriotism, Freedom, Liberty, and the Inalienable Right t …

Surviving a Toxic Relationship and Staying Positive! I am starting this meet up group to provide a safe place for men and women to heal from a Toxic Relationship. I had been in a toxic relationship for 6+ years. I did not know or understand what a toxic relationship was or that I was even in one. However, after leaving 5 times and going back each time, I finally got the strength and support from family, friends and co-workers to finally break free - so I left a 6th and final time! My hope and pr …

This group was formed to connect with other members who have an interest in Sustainability, Preparedness, Renewable Energy and the Environment. Topics of discussion and hands on workshops will be on Permaculture Design,Organic Farming, Aquaculture for food, animal husbandry, Small house design eco systems and wildlife habitat restoration. We will also do hands on work in renewable energy/off grid energy production: Solar power,Wind power,Hydro power and Gasification power. We will also explore t …

The purpose of the group is to spread knowledge of homesteading and backyard/urban gardening. The goal is to have meetings about twice a month. Here is list of things we would want to try to do, but not all at once: Workshops Soap making Candle making Making Lye from ashes Worm bins Container gardening Making beer/wine Other fermented drinks Sewing Leather working Food storage Canning Topics Garden Pests Composting Permaculture Survivalism Peak Oil Book club Animals (chickens, …

This network is designed for breast cancer survivors diagnosed in their 40’s or younger regardless of your current age. Whether you have just been diagnosed, are still undergoing treatments or are several years out, join us to connect with other young women who have faced breast cancer. In a relaxed setting, you can connect with other young breast cancer survivors just like you, find out about available resources, ask questions, make new friends and be assured that you are not alone.

This group will be dedicated to preparing the individual to care for themselves, their family and community. It is our sincere hope that the training, information and networking that is learned will aide in the advancement of society. Remembering that no person is an island unto themselves leads to mutual understanding that bridges gaps caused by educational, economic, and ethnic differences. Please bring an open mind to learn about others skills and experiences and remember that because if the …

A hub for learning how to live a resilient life, connecting with like minded people and spreading the info found at PeakProsperity.com It doesnt matter where you think things are headed, we aim to cater to all levels of the spectrum of possible outcomes, from total recovery to total breakdown of the infrastructure. We aim to form a group strong enough to bring quality instructors to teach and guide us. We will share ideas, best practices and tips for other preppers in the Central Valley ( Califo …

This is a group for anyone interested in hiking, adventure rucking, outdoor bootcamp style fitness, crossfit, mudder, survival skills (both urban and wilderness), and pretty much anything you can do outside with a ruck (backpack). All skills levels are welcome. I started this group because to meet other outdoor fitness enthusiasts. We will have family friendly outdoor events as well as HARD events for the deterimined crossfit/mudder/survival types looking for a regular hang out and place to trai …

MEN: get your soul back in the great outdoors. Get away from the office, the city lights - even the family. Then come back to them even stronger, and more alive than you were before. Breathe the free air, let the sun shine on you and begin a new day. Activities/Adventures will reflect the make up of the group as will budget, location, duration, difficulty, frequency, etc.  Horseback, coastal cycling, kayaking.  Mountain-biking, rock-climbing, white-water rafting.  Deep-sea fishing, bow & arrow, …

A tribe is any group of people, large or small, who are connected to one another by means of collaborative survival. We need more tribes again to weather the storm of global change. Let’s upgrade our goal of survival to THRIVAL and connect with people who share the same goal of being the best they can be! The Tribe will be providing tools to allow members to tighten their communications and create alliances with others to improve our quality of life and reach our highest potentials, as individu …

A forum where people who are dedicated to preparing themselves and their families for a more self-sufficient way of life can meet and exchange ideas and information.

Concord Widows & Widowers, CWW, is for widowed persons of any age. It does not matter how long ago you were widowed, or if yours was a "common law" marriage. * CWW is neither a "grief counseling group" nor a "dating site".  It is a group where you can make new friends, and get on with your life. * If you find attending a flat-out singles group to be intimidating, but are ready to move beyond a grief support group, then CWW will help you to build a new social life, and enjoy going out with others …

The purpose of this group is to connect like-minded people in the areas of emergency preparedness (prepping) for both natural and man-made disasters. We gather for meet ups to share ideas, network, have training activities, and make friends to work together in case a disaster situation occurs. As for myself I am a family-man, C.E.R.T. & FEMA trained, prior military, martial arts trained, current student of Sierra School of Survival ( featured on Doomsday Preppers), and have been prepping for yea …

Bioregionalism is a concept that goes beyond national boundaries, but rather is a political, cultural, and ecological system or set of views based on naturally defined areas called bioregions, similar to ecoregions. Bioregions are defined through physical and environmental features, including watershed boundaries and soil and terrain characteristics. Bioregionalism stresses that the determination of a bioregion is also a cultural phenomenon, and emphasizes local populations, knowledge, and solut …

Meetup Group Description Updated on 7/26/11. Hello!  Welcome to "Socialize for a Cause!"  My name is Esther Hwang and I'm delighted to be your host.  Recently I decided to change the direction of this meetup as we were formerly called "Party for a Cause" (see below).  I'm changing the direction of our mission statement because I'm trying to build a network for quality people of substance and of genuine giving hearts who can come together to socialize and help a 'cause.'  After doing this for som …

This group is for singles who want to meet other intellectually-oriented single professionals. We would ask that you have completed an advanced degree (or two). We won't say what type of degree, or from which school, but we highly recommend that only singles with advanced degrees to join the group. Single Professionals with advanced degrees deserve the opportunity to meet their match. Studies have revealed that marriages are most likely to survive if both spouses share the same educational level …

Oath Keepers is a non-partisan association of currently serving military, reserves, National Guard, veterans, Peace Officers, and Fire Fighters who will fulfill the Oath we swore, with the support of like minded citizens who take an Oath to stand with us, to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us God. Our Oath is to the Constitution Our motto is "Not on our watch!" Please support our efforts by becoming an official member of Oath Keepers. Click …

Are you considering leaving your marriage or relationship? Confused about what you want? Feeling stuck in indecision? Caught in a cycle of trying to get out or stay out and blaming yourself for not being strong enough? Coming Full Circle is a therapy/support group for women exploring the separation or divorce process who want to cultivate inner resilience, develop fierce self love, and learn to access their own wisdom. When we lack these essential resources, getting out of relationship can paral …

My father was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer 3 weeks back. I had no idea about where to start. Was it time to cry, get him the best medical care, find a care giver or to go do yoga and meditate to settle myself down. As I sat in the waiting room while my father was in surgery, I met a woman whose husband had just had a part of his brain removed and another 74 year old that taught me how to face the death of a loved one. Every one said one thing - at this time, you faith and family is what you nee …

This group was created to bring together long term thinkers and dreamers to share ideas and get to know one another in social settings. Our goal is to connect Futurists types living in the South Bay. You should join if you either already consider yourself to be a Futurist or are curious about what this Futurist Movement is all about. You should also join if you're looking to have a lot of fun with other people who are self-identified long-term thinkers. We look forward to meeting you!

My brother from a different mother . . . Going through separation or divorce can be one of the most stressful times in your life and YOU ARE NOT ALONE! In fact, YOU HAVE SUPPORT and OUR group is designed to help you get out of the house, socialize, make friends, hang out with the guys, check-in with each other, vent your issues, plan activities, relax, laugh, and have a good time so you can be happy and move your life forward in a positive direction! NOTES: 1) OUR group does not provide counsel …

Are you in an abusive or love-less relationship with a partner that you have lost your connection with. Is the stress affecting the health of our children and/or yourself? Are you or your spouse deeply in debt? Are you in an abusive and/or co-dependent relationship that needs to end? Are you to depressed to find out what you need to do before, during and after the divorce? If so, this group is for you. I am Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the California State Bar of Legal Specializ …

I have an almost 17 month old grand daughter. Things are working well now but during the first few months it was hell. I had to learn a lot about keeping my mouth shut and giving my son and daughter-in-law lots of room, after all she is THEIR baby. I learned from my counter part, my daughter-in-law's mother Les, that the best and maybe only way is to start any conservation with " tell me what you and me to do and how you want me to do it." and maybe after that, " I have an idea about this, would …

TO JOIN SMG OFFICIALLY PLEASE VISIT OUR HOMEPAGE: www.sierramountaineeringgroup.org THE SIERRA MOUNTAINEERING GROUP is a modern, active network of climbers organizing events, training and social networking in the pursuit of mountain adventure. See what our members say about SMG! The Mission of SMG is to support and empower recreational climbers by organizing diverse year-round climbing events, on-site and online classes and training, rich and interactive social networking, and the pooling of inf …

We are all descendants of farmers who worked their available land to produce the most nutritious food needed for health and survival. Today we are technically evolved yet disconnected from the farming process.  As a result our food supply has been jeopardized by a large centralized system that we are paying for with higher food costs, lower nutritional value and poorer overall health.  It is now time to seek  the knowledge of our farming ancestors by taking a different look at how our communitie …