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 …

What this meet-up group IS about... • Meeting like-minded women • Doing fun and interesting things like happy hours, dinners, hikes, art and cultural events, movies, potlucks, live music and ??? • Making new friends What this meet-up group is NOT about... • Business networking • Selling anything to anyone (not vitamins, insurance, cooking utensils, purses or anything else) • Meeting men (just don't want this group to be about going to bars, but don't get me wrong...we love men and enjoy t …

First Tuesday face to face - networking beyond the internet sponsored by Santa Barbara Event Professionals All are welcome!

PechaKucha Night was devised in Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public.It has turned into a massive celebration, with events happening in hundreds of cities around the world, inspiring creatives worldwide. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of “chit chat”, it rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds. It’s a format that makes presentations concise, and keeps things movin …

You don't have to hire a sales team to grow your business. You can be part of the most effective referral networking TEAM in your community. TEAM Referral Network turns success-oriented business people into a strong team of networking professionals who work together to build their businesses by referral. Building a business can be challenging and expensive. Why tough it out alone? Relationship marketing is a better, smarter way of doing business. TEAM Referral Network members know that working a …

This is a dynamic group of professional business women, who are determined to continuously grow and improve the excellence of their service, work smarter, incorporate social media as a tool to further develop their personal connections, and raise profit margins. We have a monthly network meeting, including speakers to sharpen business skills, and we have weekly Wi-Fi meet-up workshops. We honor the Creator of the universe, God, and serve others. The network facilitates new connections and collab …

Meet "Like Light Hearted" Friends. Give your gift! • Come join us in celebrating our oneness and the gifts that makes each of us unique. • Immerse yourself in what excites you by giving your gift. • Make real connections with people like you. • It’s more than an just one evening; it’s a way of life!

The Good Capitalist The Good Capitalist is a social event series that brings together social entrepreneurs -- and aspiring ones -- to support, inspire, and connect with one another. Join us and meet with fellow social entrepreneurs and community members who are working to make a positive social impact through social enterprise and businesses. We are bringing together a community is a relaxed, fun atmosphere to mingle, share stories, discover ideas, and hear from inspiring leaders in social busi …

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.

SOCIALIZING WITH PET PARENTS AND FURRY BABIES Group enjoys having FUN, PLAYDATES, HELPING SHELTER/RESCUES, FUNDRAISERS, SOCIALIZING, Yappy Hour, Parades, Wine & Cheese Yappy Hour while our doggies eat treats, Doggie Birthday Parties. Group has numerous socializing events/activities. Most important goals are our Furry babies and helping dogs who are not so lucky. Please bring any ideas about future Meetups and bring your doggies to socialize and play with others.  Bring friends, spouses, family, …

This Meetup is open to new members, all ages, men & women, So join in! We've got members from 25 to 60+. Must be over 21! Meet other professionals in the area in a tasteful bar, restaurant, winery or private residence while sipping wine with a fun host. This group isn't just about meeting other single professionals, it's about creating "NON-Cliquey" social events, centered around wine, good conversation, and interesting people. Many of our members are entrepreneurs or professionals who want to r …

SOCIALIZING with OTHER DOGGIES LOVERS. Owners and our doggies playing together and having play dates. The dog owners sharing ideas, experiences, advice and having friends with common interests, dogs. Always searching for new dog-friendly places and helping local Rescues and Shelters.   Most important goals are our Furry Babies and helping dogs who are not so lucky. Please bring any ideas about future Meetups and bring your doggies to socialize and play with others. Bring friends, spouses, family …

Are you 60 years and older, active, and interested in living a successfully aging existence? Do you want to meet like-minded seniors for hikes, luncheons, yoga classes, cultural & community events & evening soirees? Are you seeking new purpose & people in your life after retirement?   Are you neither single, nor a senior, but believe in the value of inter-generational relationships? If so, join us for the many exciting adventures ahead. Most of our activities are facilitated by a professional ev …

Successfully Aging Adults is a group that promotes health & well-being through positive social dynamics, physical exercise, healthy eating, cognitive stimulation & nature. We gather for educational and recreational forums, which provide opportunities to live a successfully aging existence. We are made up of all ages, shapes and sizes.

Learn about tea. Create community through tea. Support local tea businesses. We are a group of tea enthusiasts who enjoy building community around the shared experience of tea and tea culture. Tea offers us a way to take time out from our usual routines to recharge our energy, clear our minds, meet with friends and share our knowledge and experience. We are tea enthusiasts who meet at cafes, restaurants, hotels, parks or just about anywhere that sells tea, serves tea or that allows us to prepa …

This group is a gourmet dinner party with up to 12 people and after dinner we go into the art studio and I teach French Impressionist oil painting. Wine, dinner, materials and instruction all provided for $50 per night, which covers expenses. We meet typically on Monday nights, but sometimes on a Wednesday. It's a great way to make new friends and learn how to create a wonderful piece of art. Participants are typically beginners, although a few intermediates and advanced are in the class. I play …

Meet interesting people that are excited to meet others in a warm and accepting environment, crossing cultural barriers and celebrating what unites us rather than what divides us.  Join us for friendship,  fun activities and spirited spanish conversation. Anybody interested in practicing his/her Spanish is welcome!!

We have so many AWESOME events launching NOW- weight loss and 'get fit' challenges, FREE SPX Fitness classes, FREE beach workouts, Sunday hiking, and maybe a little wine every once in awhile. ;) This is your place to get fit and get friends along the way! Get an accountability partner and meet friends who have the same goals as you while most of all... HAVING FUN!

Action & Adventure Films for Singles -Do you ever find yourself in the mood for the purely visceral experience of watching a heart-pounding action or adventure movie? At the end of a long work week, can you occasionally get into special effects, eye-popping dramatic action, and over-the-top excitement? This Meetup group is designed for single men and women of all ages (21+) who want to completely shut off their brains and fully engage their senses for one night a month in front of a large 52-in …

Double Dating - a Fun Restaurant Meetup for SB Singles Ah, the dating game - a fun and delightful experience for some, but trepidatious for others. As one solution for those who might like to date without the need to size up one’s dinner companion as a potential sexual conquest (nor to be thought of as one yourself) I’ve created this fun and delightful group! The plan is for a small group of us to visit Santa Barbara restaurants, each paying for our meals separately, while enjoying each other’ …

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!

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!

Hi! This group is for singles all over the Central Coast who are looking to have a fun evening and meet people they might be interested in dating. Please join this group and meet other Santa Barbara singles and have a great time! What it will look like: Inside the venue, speed daters will find that tables are arranged to accommodate two participants at a time. The women stay seated at the same table, and the men move from table to table. This table-hopping method has been compared to musical ch …

Are you looking into improving your public speaking skills? Perhaps you'd like to overcome a fear of public speaking. Or how about your leadership and management skills? Everyone, regardless of their background or career, could improve their presentation abilities. Toastmasters International is a worldwide, non-profit organization devoted specifically to that. Toastmasters clubs are everywhere, ranging from corporation-specific clubs to local community clubs. Woodland Toastmasters is a group ope …

Santa Barbara Art Crawl is an open group of people who get together for the 1st Thursday Art & Music walk in downtown Santa Barbara (on, you guessed it - the first Thursday of the month.) It is a fun way to meet new people!

Creating a closer global community through food, conversation, and new friends -- one bite and one word at a time A place for folks with global interests Have you ever traveled and came back to town - and just felt like you needed to connect with people who understood where you just were, what you saw and how you felt? Now you can. This is a place for travelers and those who seek to be more globally aware to unite and exchange. Its a place to get excited about things happening right in your comm …

This will be a perfect opportunity to meet other local, fitness-oriented people- whether you're a fitness guru or focused on getting back in shape! Based on your feedback, we?ll organize a wide-variety of activities that are of interest to the group. This will be a chance to take advantage of the beautiful outdoors and meet other locals with similar interests and goals. Hopefully we'll create a great support system by engaging in fun outings, sharing workout tips, staying motivated and perhaps e …

The purpose of this group is for Like-Minded, Spiritual, Wealth Minded folks to get together and discuss and participate in raising our vibrations to get everything we desire in life. It all starts with YOU...If YOU desire to strengthen your relationships, and /or increase your wealth, then this group is for you. We will BE discussing the Law of Attraction, Reiki Energy and Meditating, sprinkled in with demonstrations and guest speakers.