Animal Protection and Rescue League is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which works to document and expose animal cruelty occurring behind closed doors, educates the public on animals issues through innovative outreach campaigns, and works with policymakers and politicians to implement humane change.   Since forming in 2003, APRL has garnered the attention of national and international media, influenced animal protection legislation, conducted numerous rescues of abused factory farm …

This group is centered on the philosophy that good health is dependent on proper movement of the body and the mind. In this group, members will learn and discuss the tools necessary for good movement in the mind and body. This includes learning self-care strategies such as consuming certain power foods, performing breathing exercises to calm the mind, learning yoga based exercises to do at the office or at home, and others. Each meet-up will address common issues people have from time to time in …

My name is Joshua Davidson, MD, and I'm a physician who specializes in allergy, asthma and disorders of the immune system. I also suffer from allergies and asthma myself! The purpose of this group is to establish a resource for families who suffer from allergies of any kind: food allergies, eczema, even environmental allergies. I plan on initially hosting meetings in my office in Torrance. We can discuss concerns and common issues for those who live with difficult allergic conditions. I will h …

… It's also a place to come, once a week, to unwind, and discuss whatever issues are going on in YOUR life.   NEW STUDENTS WELCOME ANYTIME FREE THE FIRST NIGHT FOR NEW STUDENTS. WARNING - ADULT LANGUAGE!!   $5 / night…....however, the restaurant charges a $7 minimum = $12 depending on your order! We generally start to gather to eat (if you wish to) around 6:30 - the food is generally (but not always) done around 8:00 and we stay till 9:30…..closing prayer/healing circle ends around 10 pm

… Do you find yourself feeling exhausted or drained by other people's energy, emotions, personalities, and environmental stimuli, such as loud noise, bright lights, crowds, food, caffeine, and alcohol? Do you find that you have to withdraw into a quiet, perhaps darkened place, such as your bedroom, in the middle of the day, just to avoid stimulation? Do you feel that no one really gets you? That you are unseen? If you answered yes to several of the above questions, you may be part of the 15-20% of …

About Shift Long Beach Shift Long Beach is a community-based organization whose mission is to create positive social change in Long Beach through educational, interactive events that empower local communities. The objectives of Shift Long Beach include providing a platform for artistic expression, promoting sustainable living options, and creating space for discussion of diverse perspectives on issues that affect the quality of life in Long Beach. Shift LB is fiscally sponsored by Catalys …

… I started combining a bit of Geneen’s approach with the cutting-edge stuff I know about helping people deal with ‘uncomfortable feelings’ and “dissolving them” (you know, the stuff you’ve been pushing underground with food, if you’re an over-eater. Know what I mean?) Anyway, EUREKA! I’ve now lost 20 lbs of fat and 23 inches off my body in about 100 days with no dieting, no exercise and no diet drugs! For the first time in my life, this is easy, natural, and surprisingly enjoyable. I share e …

… . ~ Community Projects (Beach clean-ups, food drives, building projects with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, etc.). ~ Growing Faith (attending together, visiting other churches). ~ Retreats (trips to Catalina Island, Santa Barbara, monasteries, Yellowstone, etc.). ~ Local Hangouts (visiting restaurants, Friday-night drinks, Sunday breakfasts, tailgates, bonfires, festivals, movies, museums, etc.). ~ Sustainable Living (urban gardening, GryFy, organic cooking, visiting farmer's market …