Are you a business owner who knows they should be marketing online but you don't know where to start? We are holding workshops with the Downtown Business Association aimed at helping businesses get online and connect with their customers through Smartphone Apps, Mobile Websites, and Online Marketing. This group is dedicated to members and guests who want to meet in the local Bakersfield area to discuss how local, mobile, social media and video marketing can change the way you market your busines …

Welcome! This group is for anyone who would like to participate in business networking and socializing in a casual environment. Get to know your fellow business owners in the area and exchange information. Make some new friends and create new business opportunities!  Suggestions for meetup locations or any other suggestions are welcome.

America needs a new mainstream party. The party is over for the Republicans---for a while at least. To provide them with a long, long study vacation about the realities of the 3rd millennium we will propose the Radical Party to take its place. We are Progressive--that means that if we are sending our best sons and daughters overseas to fight and see their comrades get wounded and killed we sure as hell better be working to make America a better place. That means progress! And even if there weren …

What's over the Horizon for you? This group is to bring together those individuals that dare to think outside the box. Be you Inventor, Artist, Crafter, Cook, or Entrepreneur with dreams of selling your wares or starting your own business. You will find support and encouragement in a relaxed atmosphere of social networking with other open minded individuals. The larger the group we can put together the better the chances are that you will find someone that may have the answers to questions or …

I just moved back to California and ended up here in Bakersfield and would like to get ahold of some of the area's LGBTQ community; all ages; all races; all are welcome. I'd like to make a safe place where we can meet, go dancing, go to dinner, get drinks, hiking, exploring California, movie nights at home and everything else in between.

Learning God's Word and fellowship with single Christian friends ~ Please Join us!  This is a group for singles where all are welcome. Our group, Living Single is sponsored by the Bridge Bible Church of Bakersfield.

We are a group of like-minded people, 35-75 years old, who want to meet up and enjoy life! We love to TRAVEL, are primarily DEMOCRATS, love WINE and FUN, and enjoy the ARTS. We go to the movies, go on really easy hikes and bike-ride picnics, and enjoy POLITICS and intellectual discussions (as well as wit and humor). Our group is 1/3 married, 2/3 single. If you are a Democrat/left-leaning, a supporter of science-based theories (such as evolution and climate change), are culturally and religiously …

Central Valley Ladies is a meetup group for women in their 20s and 30s in Bakersfield and the surrounding area. Central Valley Ladies was founded in August 2011 when the original organizer relocated from Valencia to Bakersfield. When she transferred to another city for work, group organizer duties were taken over by the current organizers, Jaclyn and Laura. Jaclyn is a native of Bakersfield, who moved away for college and eventually returned. Laura moved to Bakersfield from Kansas in the summer …

Kern Real Estate Investors Network was founded to create a knowledge-based environment conducive to successful transactions of Real Estate related business. Our long range goal is to become known as a resource for anyone needing to do anything...regarding real estate. For those looking to connect with success oriented, like-minded people, and to be in an environment where your dreams are supported...you need to check us out. We invite: Investors Real Estate Agents Contractors Suppliers Those I …

This is a group for african-amercians in the Bakersfield, CA area that want to get out and about. I'm new to the Bakersfield area and very much interested in meeting people, exploring, and having fun. I foresee this as a group that brings people together for socializing, movies, traveling, dining, hanging out, fitness, concerts, and any other interesting activities that the members want. So all african-american men and women that are energetic, open-minded, fun loving and have time to socialize, …

This group is here for people that enjoy outdoor activities and running. It is a way to meet people that enjoy participating in the same activities and also a way to make new new friends at the same time. I hope that we enthusiasts can come up with fun meetups and go as a group to various races.

It seems like there are few, but maybe there are many! Calling all web programmers in Bakersfield. Ruby focused, with no discrimination. Bring your PHP, ASP.net, Python, and Ruby hacking skills, to mingle with the like minded. Start with a talk on a different topic each meetup, and go into Q/A, with lightning talks to follow, ending with a social hangout.

Are you ready to take your Pagan religion to another dimension? Are you tired of being a solitary Wiccan, Druid, or Asatru? Is it time to broaden your horizons and tap into all your resources? Are you a believer that anything is possible? Does mysticism fascinate you? Are you ready for balance and positive energy in your life? Are you an Earth Child? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then join Kern County Pagan Circle. Here everyone is on equal standing with no degree of hierarchy. …

Hello Fellow Drumheads! My name is Betty Mendez and this group is dedicated to providing fun experiences of group drumming for personal empowerment. We do this through various drum circles and classes. You don't have to know how to drum...just have an open heart for fun, making new friends, and bringing more balance into your life for wellness of mind, body & spirit! We've got lots of drums and percussion for your use. Check out our monthly calendar for various events and please share your feedb …

Bakersfield LGBTQ serves as a resource to the community on issues and concerns relating to life as a person who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered or questioning. We provide education on other resources, and we encourage people to find out more about us at our many different events. We welcome anyone who is supportive of LGBTQ rights. Make your plans now for Pride 2012 on October 13, 2011! If you are interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor of this event, please contact us right away! Co …

The Bakersfield Stay At Home Mom’s Meetup would like to invite you to join a group of compassionate, respectful and talented women who truly care about making our group as fulfilling as possible for each and every member. We schedule numerous events throughout the week including park play dates, potlucks, parties and parent’s night out! Whether you’re looking for companions for your children or lifelong friends for yourself, please know that you will find BOTH in our Meetup group. We play, chat, …

The Bakersfield Branch of the American Association of University Women was founded on December 10, 1925, to promote equity for all women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. If you are interested in more information or are interested in joining the local branch of AAUW here in Bakersfield, please contact our Vice President for Membership Beth Davisson at bdavisson@bak.rr.com or call her at 872-5328.