This website is a resource and place where local peace and justice groups and socially compassionate and conscious people can come together for roundtables, events, campaigns, bbqs or any opportunity to come together to build and organize for a more peaceful, just and sustainable world from the local to the global. This is a network for progressive minded groups and persons. If you are an organizer for a local peace and justice group please sign up to be an organizer so that you can post your g …

A dinner of men and women to discuss finding and meeting the love of a lifetime.  This is a setting of about 25 men and women and we go around the dinner table, like a formal dinner party, and discuss all aspects of finding and keeping true love. We are in a very nice setting, meeting new people and getting to know each other.  We are getting to deeper conversations and learning about one another since we are diving into deep, heartfelt subjects.  It's a fiery, lively conversation, as everyone h …

Wise Traditions in Food, Farming and the Healing Arts Education * Research * Activism * Community The Santa Barbara Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation Interested in finding real food in our community? Want to increase access to raw milk, grass-fed beef, pastured poultry and eggs? Want to learn more about why real foods should be the foundation of your diet for optimal health? Want to learn more about traditional and natural health and medicine? ________________________________________ …

We visit Central Coast Foodie supporters who produce exceptional, sustainable food and drink from Santa Cruz to Ventura. When a group of us come together for a meal and a fun, informative presentation focused on sustainably-produced foods, we make slow food connections that enhance our online community. Central Coast Foodie Field Trips also help support sustainable producers who go the extra mile to do the right thing.

Los Padres ForestWatch is a community-based nonprofit organization that is leading efforts to protect the Los Padres National Forest and other public lands along California's Central Coast. Through innovative field work, scientific collaboration, and legal advocacy, we work to preserve and restore the forests, mountain streams, rolling hills, wetlands, coastal areas, and wildlife of this spectacular area.

ECOSLO is in charge of maintaining various SLO county and city trails and parks. With the help of volunteers we lead weekly work crews and hiking opportunities. ECOSLO is also committed to hosting Coastal Cleanup Day and National Trails Day.

GRID Alternatives is a volunteer-driven organization. We rely on a network of thousands of volunteers, working under the supervision of our experienced construction staff, to help us install solar electric systems with low-income families throughout California. Volunteers get the chance to make a difference for the environment and low-income families; get real-world hands-on solar experience; and have a great time - no experience required. Some of our volunteers go on to take a leadership role a …

This is a group for anyone interested in Interior Design, Home Improvement, Interior Decorating, Feng Shui, Faux Painting, etc. All skills levels are welcome. I have been mentoring designers for 40 years and started this group to support anyone who wants to learn this beautiful craft... all enthusiasts welcome. Looking forward to sharing!

The Women’s Collaborative-Santa Barbara (TWC-SB) is the first California chapter of TWC – founded in 2011 by 5 entrepreneurial women in NYC. We are a community of colleagues that supports professional and entrepreneurial women in achieving their ambitions through networking, collaborating, bartering, and mentoring. We offer networking events and special events geared towards the advancement of women in business. Come to our events, knowing that those you meet will be open to genuine relationship …

This is a club focused on educating our community on how to be more eco friendly. It's for anyone interested in joining a group of local, busy individuals (like you), on a mission to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. For more than 25 years, Rotary has been a leader in the global effort to eradicate polio. If you have just a couple of hours a week to spare, your efforts can help us raise fu …

Learn from nature with us as we explore trails in the Ojai-Santa Barbara-Ventura area searching out and identifying native and naturalized plants in their wild habitats. We discuss and demonstrate their many uses for food, medicine, crafts, survival, landscaping and much more.

This group is intended to organize adventure-style motorcycle rides all long the Central Coast (Monterey to Santa Barbara). The types of bikes associated with these rides would be dual sport street-legal motorcycles (usually 650cc or above). The bikes should be capable of sustained freeway speeds as well as moderate dirt/gravel/mud/sandy roads. Keep in mind that safety is always top priority! Riders are expected to stick together, wear full safety gear, plan for emergencies, and abide by ALL law …

This is actually a one day event. Our goal is to clean up an area near Los Padres National Forest. This area will become part of a new preserve. We will be removing barb wire fence and other rancho detritus. Fence removal is important for the movement of wildlife, the safety of visitors, and the promotion of a natural ideal. This event will take place June 4th 9am to 2pm. I need at least 10 people to RSVP. Please bring water, sunscreen, and a hat. Lunch will be provided.