Welcome to the Santa Cruz group of the Sierra Club! Here you will find a listing of some of the Santa Cruz Group activities as well as information about the Sierra Club. We welcome everyone to participate and encourage all to become members. ABOUT THE SIERRA CLUB: John Muir co-founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to share his love of nature. Since then, the Club has matured into the nation's largest and most influential environmental organization. The Club’s mission is to explore, enjoy, and protect …

Hi there I'm Jill and I am a professional organizer and feng shui consultatant. I decieded to start this meetup because I am genuinly concerned and want to help with childrens environments. The purpose of this group is to have idea sounding board or help and clairification for busy families,parents,teachers, or caregivers to help create a more organized harmonious environment. Who should join is anybody that is interested in childrens environments! =)

Located in the Silicon Valley city of San Jose, CA, Ananda Dharma Center was founded in 2007 by the highly revered yogi, scholar and spiritual teacher, His Eminence Choden Rinpoche, and belongs to Lama Tsong Khapa's Gelugkpa Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. The center's mission is to provide a conducive environment for the study and transmission of Shakyamuni Buddha's teachings - the Buddhadharma - in their pure, authentic and complete form. Ananda warmly welcomes students of all levels, ranging fro …

… Clearing the mind, body, environment, and our action allows the possibility of living in an enlightened world to arise in the imagination. When these four freedoms are purified through daily study, meditation, and complete identification with the Divine, the illumination of our Essential nature can shine forth into all we engage in. As the thought- activity begins to settle in the mental field, we can fully access the stream of divine revelation or guidance. Emerging from repeated dissatisfactio …

Bay Area Photo Studio Shoots is for all kinds of photographers, amateurs and experienced, to come together, learn from each other, and have fun while we capture images of talented models within a studio environment. Working within a studio environment allows us to carefully control lighting, add special effects via the green screen and mix in a variety of props and backgrounds. Fashion and Glamor themes will be primarily scheduled for our photo shoots. We will have models ranging from new to exp …

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No experience is needed to fish or camp - just a helpful, friendly cooperative attitude. Our events will be all around the Bay Area in the diverse environments -- Ocean, Lakes, Bay, Delta and Streams - - We will do some walking outings - exploring with the Rangers and Docents of various parks. SO - - - we are all about enjoying the great outdoors - - Please join us and let the adventures begin! Please always RSVP as we will be sharing ALL activities - Planning, Chores & Costs as well …

  Simple, Centered & Beautiful (SCB) SCB was created for women by women as a forum where working professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, stay-at-home moms, women in transition, etc., could come together in a positive environment to socialize, network and most importantly encourage each other to live healthier, happier and richer lives. Mission Statement: Our key mission is to bring back the innocence, joy and simplicity back into our everyday work and family environment--giving us the o …

… The aim of our group is to provide our members with both an in-person as well as online learning environment to explore the incredible wisdom and application of Buddhism. We have on-going weekly teachings & study groups that provide practitioners with an opportunity to not only learn Buddhist philosophy, helping us to better understand the interplay of cause and effect (the law of karma) and help us to contemplate and look at ways to change ourselves. As well as learn Buddhist meditation practic …

… F*ree Networking & Business Trainings, Workshops, Classes   F*ree TO JOIN Everyone Welcome: All Levels of Experience, No Exclusivity In this meetup, you will get the following: Unique & Effective Combination of Marketing,Networking and Education We find that this combination serves very well to make good connections and your own business growth Warm, Friendly, Professional Environment that helps connections to be made An Effective, Present and Charismatic Facilitator for these conn …

"Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for Everyone" Unleash your hidden power. We all have it as a presenter. Learn to bring yours out. Build and project your confidence in front of an audience, your boss or your customers you know confidence is key to your success. Increase your presence and humor in front of an audience. Learn simple techniques to improve your body language and make others feel at ease around you. Practice your skills in a supportive and safe environment. The secret to …

Take back your home! If you feel like a hostage to a chaotic, cluttered environment and the invariable hostility of a stressed teenager, this group is for you! If you would like to have some fun, in a safe environment learning life altering home and organizational study skills for parents and students, come join us and have a new kid in no time! The purpose of the group is to explore organizing for students who are missing that skill set. Rather through, ADHD, procrastination, habit or just …

Children and teens today lead lives full of stress. They are under pressure to perform, pressure to get good grades, and social pressure from their peers. At the same time parents have their own stresses to do with the practicalities of life. We come together at least once a month for fun and interactive workshops (for 8-13 year olds) where kids are in a safe, structured and nurturing environment and they can have some fun. Each workshop is led by a professional. We play games, and learn …

… It will be a social and relaxed environment that will allow fellow single Muslims to interact with another in a respectful environment. There will be mediators that will help guide the attendees throughout the event. Attendees will enjoy playing ice breaker games and also have an opportunity to meet other attendees. The event will be held locally in Fremont California every few months. Again the sole purpose of our matrimony event service is to provide an opportunity for single Muslims to meet p …

… All I ask is you bring your heart and a caring attitude - this kind of environment promotes healing energy in a world that is deeply hurting. So many beautiful and wonderful women are isolated and in pain, and need to know that others care. We need to be there with others so we can witness each other's pain, lend wise counsel, and build each other up and heal. This space is safe, giving, encouraging and nurturing. If this is the kind of person you are and you feel you just need to be listened to …

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