2013 is here and AR is beginning to hit the main stream.  Google Glass is in the pipeline with developer hackathons at the end of January/Early Feb.  Augmented World Expo (AWE) has become a destination developer conference and will (apparently?) undergo a rebranding due to its popularity.  The commercial AR development suites (Vuforia, Layar, Metaio, Total Immersion, String, et al) have thousands of registered developers around the world.  And it turns out, the greater Los Angeles area, and Sout …

We started this Meetup to bring together the best devs, designers and entrepreneurs in the local social, casual and MMORPG games space. Come meet some friends, hear a couple of great industry speakers talk about what's cool in games. We're especially interested in Casual Game Association Minna Mingles members and IGDA members who may have not gotten together in a long time. Hopefully we can be a resource. Please join our Meetup and pass the URL to other friends of yours in the local gaming …

Do you like ROBOTS? Our mandate is to put a robot in every home and our mission is to make personal robotics as pervasive as personal computing. If you like to see a world where man-and-machine live symbiotically and harmoniously, then we invite you to get involved. Any talent, at any level, is welcome to join. We are looking for motivated people who love robots - in the following areas: - Robotics - Application Developers - Software Architects - Graphic Designers and Animators - Story tell …

Heart Centered Communication is an interactive, participatory group designed to teach the Fundamentals of Non-Violent Communication and actively practice essential skills to develop rich and meaningful connection with ourselves and others. Learning these skills empowers us to see the beauty in others even when they are expressing messages that can be hard to hear. Cultivate the secret healing ingredient of the heart that creates more connection, joy and success in your relationships. Experien …

This meetup is my attempt at pulling together a team of creative and talented game developers. We will discuss and pool together some of our best ideas and work towards seeing them to fruition. To note, this group is not purely devoted to game design. If you have an idea for an application, piece of software, or website this group can help make it happen. Follow us at Facebook.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Independent-Game-Design/130182790361850

Tired of the bar scene and big, intimidating singles events? Want to make easier singles connections? Then Jewish Singles Meeting Place is for you! Primarily designed to reach singles in their 40s, 50s and early 60s, we feature smaller, more intimate events, such as game nights, mixers, day trips, and more. Singles events without the pressure! Come join the fun.

Our mission statement: To create a robust community of stakeholders in the Southern California Gaming industry, driving the lively and ongoing discussion of gaming culture, social issues surrounding the industry, and all other issues found interesting in the eyes of the group, including the sharing of opinions of those working in the Gaming industry to create the very games around which our discussions center. I decided to start this group because of the role that gaming has played in my life. M …

Ventura County California and surrounding areas. Do you have issues being around other people, but you still like to have fun? Then you are in the right place. You don't have to be perfect or pretend to be a conversational genius or hide your anxiety. Which describes you best? Shy - Someone who wants to be around others but experiences anxiety or outright fear when around strangers or large groups. Enjoys talking to people but may avoid talking to unfamiliar people and seeks ways to overcome …

"What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"- Mary Oliver Whether you are up to creating a new career, finding 'the one', or just want to infuse a bit of passion into your life, you've come to the right place. This is a place to empower each other in creating the lives WE want. We are kind of a reverse networking group. Instead of "How can YOU help ME", our motto is "How can we help YOU". This is a place to be in the company of others who are playing a BIG game! I truly beli …

Do you consider yourself to be kind and thoughtful? To be accepting of others? To be fun and engaging? Do you feel like you relate with so many, yet have met so many who rashly assume they probably won't relate with you? Do you feel like people seem to genuinely like who you are, yet even so, somehow don't quite know what to do with you in "their world?" Perhaps you almost feel like you're expected to focus on aligning your being with some kind of niche community or sub-culture, based on some di …

We are a diverse group of flag football fanatics. We welcome novice & experienced adult players of all ages. Our motto is safety first, then sportsmanship, fun, exercise, & competition. Come make new friends, have fun, and get great exercise at the beach. No fees or donations required! FREE Gatorade & energy bars. We use high quality flags. Our wrist coaches help novices catch on quickly and simulate a real NFL game because we use real NFL plays.  Our rules GUARANTEE that men & women receive the …

Have you ever wanted to learn the craft of improvisation? It is one of the most popular performance art forms around. Would you like to know the secrets and tricks of the Improv trade? Find out in this Improvisational Acting course. The objectives of this group are to discover the fundamentals of improvisational comedy, learn techniques to think quickly on your feet and to be more creative. This spirited, fun course is designed for the business person, as well as the actor or comedian who want …

Sustainable Virtual Design, which includes Sustainable Web Design, The "electric" part of Sustainable Graphic Design, and sustainability in game design, explores how to make design of websites and online games more sustainable. With more and more physical services being moved to the Internet, and with the Internet taking 10% of the electric power in the US, it is clear that design for games, websites, and virtual worlds will determine the long-term sustainability of our society. From "green web …

Little Lotus Yoga at Little Acorns Grow Early Learning Environment Little Lotus Yoga was started to share the gift of yoga with all the "blossoming yogis" in our community. Yoga offers young children an opportunity to use their imagination, use their bodies, learn new and fun ways to calm themselves down, work with other people, build self-awareness and self-confidence......the list goes on and on. This class is specifically designed for children ages 2 and up. Our classes consist of fun! The ki …

Board Game Paradise: Making life more fun, one game at a time. Board Game Paradise is a unique face-to-face gaming experience you won't find anywhere else. In various relaxed cafe environments, BGP game masters will guide you through these one-of-a-kind face-to-face games for parties of 2 to 6. Make new friends; defeat old ones. * We cater to all levels of gaming experience, for an afternoon of entertainment which even game novices will enjoy. Hand-crafted, artisan game boards, unique game piece …

This is a group designed for faith based friends looking to share friendship, new experiences and fun. This is not a group for hooking up. Our goal is to forge great friendships while exploring our beautiful county. We can plan all types of events including happy hours, game nights, movie nights, hikes and more. I am open to suggestions! Just bring a great attitude and an open mind, and most importantly a kind heart and smile!

Looking for people in Simi Valley or willing to drive out to play some games. You do not need to own any games to join this group. If you do that will just add to the collective list of games everyone can play together. At the moment this group is being created to see how many people are interested. If there is enough interest for this group we may seek to meet at a park or community center. Settlers of Catan, Dominion, Agricola, Puerto Rico, Ticket to Ride, Monopoly, many more, etc. Do you have …

Imagine walking into a room full fun and sexy singles who are wearing a mask, just as you are. You proceed to walk around the room and meet interesting people as you ask four simple “magic” questions scientifically designed to help you find your most compatible match—from the inside out. Based on the theory behind the most popular personality test in the world—the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator—our romantic networking group teaches you how to cut through the surface small talk, and greatly increase …

Authentic Relating Los Angeles is for people who want to create more authentic, intimate relationships in their lives - and have fun doing it! Have you ever had a conversation with someone and found yourself hanging on their every word? Heart wide open, your eyes filled with tears, and the goofiest smile ever on your face? Inspired by the work of Authentic World in San Francisco, our Authentic Relating Games Nights and Circling events are designed to give you that experience, often times with pe …

Interested in a low-stress, beachy football ho-down during the week? Great. Us too. Join us for post-work soccer fun in the sun. NO-SHOW POLICY: You will be removed from the group should you RSVP and not show (without canceling in advance) for a Meetup more than one time. This is to ensure that we have enough players to field two teams. RULES OF THE GAME: 10-11 players or less: If the ball goes out of bounds behind the defender's goal (regardless of who kicked the ball last), the defending te …

CUE-LA is the Los Angeles affiliate of CUE, Computer Using Educators, a nonprofit educational association founded in 1978 with the goal to advance student achievement through technology in all disciplines from preschool through college. Every year CUE-LA runs several ed tech conferences and professional development workshops for Los Angeles area educators. Our MeetUp group will host informal events that make connections between educators and artists, game designers and curriculum creators, princ …