Esports Los Angeles

Flock Fest 3 (21+ Only)

**Hello fellow gamers!** **Flock Fest 3** **is an extravaganza the bird gods will look down upon and say “That 'ish lit fam”. On this day of celebration, it will be 3 years since we began our journey together! From humble beginnings and here we remain! Come to experience good people in every direction and games as far as the eye can see (assuming you can still see clearly)! We are celebrating A Flock of Gamers like few have ever seen!** **The price of entry - Any shareable food or drink of your choosing!** **THIS IS WAR!** **Our featured drinking game for the evening is** **Egyptian War** **(also known as: Rat Screw, Slap, War)! We start the games on easy, no sandwiches, no slap penalties, no funny business. After 1 round of practice we pour everyone a drink and the games officially begins! Each time a player takes the stack, all others must drink. Can you hang?** **How to play -** **https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Egyptian-Rat-Screw** **For those who don't drink or don't want to play, worry not! There will be plenty of additional video games, card games, and board games to play!** **Did someone say BYOB!?** **All alcohol and 420 products are welcome with exception to torches. Please bring only electric dab rigs and vapes. The host will be providing water, snacks, and mixed drinks for all to enjoy! Please bring your favorite food, snack, or drink of choice to share and be rewarded with the chance to try ours! Vegan friendly and allergen safe food items can be kept separate if necessary. Ice chests, compostable plates, and reusable cups and utensils will be available.** **Crashing out? No Problem!** **We have a vacant unit with Air mattresses and blankets for those who need to sleep off the night before venturing home! If you would like to arrange a sleeping space for yourself ahead of time, reach out! Please do not drive under the influence of any substance. We would much rather have a spontaneous sleepover than loose sleep over someone's safety.** **RSVP lists fill FAST so be sure to get your spot now!** **RSVP Policy:** **30-participant maximum. 21+ ONLY. Contribution to the fun with a snack, food, or drink required!** **IMPORTANT:** **For more details about our policies and practices, including instructions on how to access rooftop events, please read our House Rules by copy and pasting the link below in your browser.** [Flock of Gamers - House [Rules.pdf](http://rules.pdf/)**](**[https://1drv.ms/b/c/11719e91f44edfca/IQB4HNO3YVLfQ7Jr7cbU1FziARIBwxb4TIt1kFUPcbh71oM](https://1drv.ms/b/c/11719e91f44edfca/IQB4HNO3YVLfQ7Jr7cbU1FziARIBwxb4TIt1kFUPcbh71oM)**)** **By participating in any of our events you agree to abide by the policies outlined in this text and in our house rules. Any questions? Please reach out!** **Photos:** **We take pictures at every event. Please speak with Troy on arrival if you would like to receive a copy of any photo of you or if you would like them to be deleted. We respect all privacy requests.** **Donations:** **We never charge an entrance fee. The joy of bringing people together is priceless! Each event is an opportunity to elevate the experience, and we want to manifest all that limitless potential! We ask all members of the community to consider donating to this effort. With your help we can make each event as fun and memorable as we can handle! Let’s fly!** **Thank you for reading!** **-A Flock of Gamers <3**

Discussion and mutual support regarding divorce and separation.

Going through a divorce is most often a very challenging process - financially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Your way of life may change dramatically as you are faced with legal and relationship conflicts, endless discussions, heated arguments, complicated negotiations, and a myriad of choices and decisions to make. Communication between you and your spouse, often difficult under any circumstances, may become excruciatingly painful as you argue about the custody and care of your children, how much time you'll each have with them, and who is going to pay for what. While you're in the divorcing process it is hard to be vulnerable and attempt to heal and complete the past. You are angry, your spouse is angry and fighting comes all too easy. And yet, just as you must resolve your legal issues, healing and completing is exactly what can and should take place. At this time it is important to have a positive support network - good friends, family and professionals who will listen patiently and give sound advice sparingly. You do not need someone egging you on with unrealistic expectations and hurtful strategies of punishment and revenge. The Marina del Rey Divorce, Separation and Mediation Group is a resource for support as you go through this challenging life transition. The group is facilitated by Dennis A. Cohen an attorney and mediator. Using a combination of education, exercises, group encouragement and sharing, participants receive support in coping with the divorce process, learning about the law, improving communication skills, and getting the perspective of others who are also going, through the challenging process of ending a marriage. Come join us.

Boba & Hong Kong Mahjong Social

North Hollywood/Valley Village Park: Pack Walk

**\*The sun will be setting during our walk so it is time to bring back the high-vis gear and lights!** **REQUIREMENTS:** **➊ Complete and submit a** **[Member Form and Release of Liability](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqY0MnqIOkSK68BH04MRHbz1VWpLKIRuarQhTkK1QNmuPcGQ/viewform?usp=sf_link)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*before\***\* **you come to your first class or packwalk. (One submission required each year)** **➋ While we do not require you bring these documents, make sure your dog is current on the following:** * **Bordetella vaccinations/titer and rabies vaccination for dogs 4 months and older OR Bordetella vaccination for 4 months and younger; and** * **Local animal care and control agency licensing requirements.** **Also note that by signing our** **[Release of Liability](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqY0MnqIOkSK68BH04MRHbz1VWpLKIRuarQhTkK1QNmuPcGQ/viewform?usp=sf_link), you are confirming that you are up-to-date on these requirements.** **RULES:** ***First rule of our pack walks is to BE SAFE so that everyone has fun!*** **All participants must comply to ALL guidelines below or will be asked to leave the event.** 1. **Participants limited to those with a confirmed RSVP.** **As soon as you know you cannot attend, cancel your reservation. We understand last-minute changes take place; however, if you don't show up more than two times you will be placed on the wait list for future events.** 2. **If you feel even slightly ill (including a headache, sniffles, minor fever or even an allergy), do not attend this event. Stay home for your health and safety of others. Remember to cancel your reservation.** 3. **Maintain a 6 foot distance from other participants not in your household.** 4. **Face mask/shield is optional. Please maintain a 6' distance from anyone choosing to wear a mask.** **MEETING LOCATION: We’re meeting at Valley Village park to the left/north of the playground. Westpark Dr and Hesby St.** **PARKING: Street parking. Parking on Westpark Drive** **north of Hesby St is best because it’s furthest away from where people let their dogs off leash.** **WHAT TO BRING: Water for you and your dog. We will do some mental exercises and there will be lots of distractions and stimuli, so bring Iots of high value treats for your pup, too. Lights and high vis gear to be seen in the dark as the sun sets earlier.** **PACK WALK DISTANCE: About 1.5 - 2 miles round trip.** **TRAIL: Mix of paved, dirt path and grass.** **DIFFICULTY: Easy** **DISTRACTION LEVEL: There's the usual- other park visitors, other dogs, birds, squirrels, an “unofficial off-leash” dog section, etc. We will even go by the school farm to see chickens, ducks, sheep and pigs from behind a fence.** **LARPBO PACK WALK GUIDELINES:** **#1 All dogs must be on a secure collar and leash. Dogs using e-collars must also be on a leash. Prong collars, slip leads and head halters should be backed up with a carabiner. Short leashes are recommended (less than 6 feet). Retractable leashes and harnesses are not allowed as they provide little control.** **#2 PLEASE NO NOSE TO NOSE CONTACT (dog to dog that is). Always maintain a six-foot distance between dogs. There should be no dog-on-dog interaction.** **#3 Please bring doggie poo bags.** **#4 Make sure you bring water for you and your dog.** **#5 One dog per handler. No exceptions!** **#6 Share the road. Move to the right to let others pass.** * **All breeds welcome.** * **There will be foot traffic, bikes, and several others dogs. If your dog tends to be reactive to any of these distractions, please be EXTRA mindful and prepared.** * **If you have additional questions, please read the full basic LARPBO rules of conduct https://www.larpbo.org/faqs-4** **RELEASE AND LIABILITY WAIVER:** **In consideration of being allowed to participate in LARPBO events posted on the LARPBO Community Meetup group, you agree that:** * **You are an adult over the age of 18.** * **You knowingly and freely assume all risks, both known and unknown, which may arise in connection with your participation in any events, including, but not limited to, injury, illness, property damage including injury to you or your dog, contact with other dogs or spectators at the event, injuries sustained by and through other dogs or participants at the event and assume full responsibility for your participation in the event.** * **If you feel that you or your dog are unable to safely and comfortably complete the event, you agree to leave.** * **You hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless LARPBO Community Meetup group, LARPBO – Los Angeles Responsible Pit Bull Owners, Inc. and all of their respective officers, organizers, and volunteers.** * **You understand that at this event or related activities, you may be photographed. You agree to allow your photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event organizers.**

Gamers Get GAINS (Group Workout)

Hello fellow gamers! If you feel like you have been missing that support that pushes you to reach just a little harder, so have we. **Gamers Get Gains** is a gamified fitness event wholly focused on leveling up every participant’s strength, endurance, and mobility, whiles encouraging daily habits that will benefit not only our bodies, but also our mental health. **NO - you do not need to be “in shape” to feel welcome here.** **YES - you can participate no matter what your goals may be.** Health is an undervalued foundation of our daily lives and everyone deserves a chance to be supported at every stage of their journey! **Here is the structure:** There are 3 decks - **Upper Boddy, Lower Body, and Cardio.** The Group must draw 2 cards from each deck in any order. The chosen cards will specify the workout that is to be done together. All workouts are beginner friendly but If the exercise is too challenging or not challenging enough, just try your best or substitute for another similar workout. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need tips on how to modify any workout to best fit your unique needs. After the workout we get to cool off and relax on the roof and enjoy the evening air. **Meet at -** 226 N Lake St, Rooftop Gym @7pm **Please Bring –** Water, any snacks you need to sustain your energy, a yoga mat if you aren’t comfortable on the gym floor, and a protein smoothy for post-workout intake. **RSVP Policy:** 10-participant maximum. No admission fee. One guest is allowed per RSVP. If you RSVP, please be sure you are free and plan to participate. **IMPORTANT:** For more details about our policies and practices, including instructions on how to access rooftop events, please read our House Rules by copy and pasting the link below. [Flock of Gamers - House Rules.pdf](https://1drv.ms/b/c/11719e91f44edfca/IQB4HNO3YVLfQ7Jr7cbU1FziARIBwxb4TIt1kFUPcbh71oM) By participating in any of our events you agree to abide by the policies outlined in this text and in our house rules. Any questions? Please reach out! **Photos:** We take pictures at every event. These pictures are used for the promotion of the community. Please speak with Troy if you would like to receive a photo of you or if you would like them to be deleted. We respect all privacy requests. **Donations:** We never charge an entrance fee. The joy of bringing people together is priceless! Each event is an opportunity to elevate the experience, and we want to manifest all that limitless potential! We ask all members of the community to consider donating to this effort. With your help we can make each event as fun and memorable as we can handle! Let’s fly! Thank you for reading! -A Flock of Gamers <3

Forte Animal Rescue Volunteer Orientation

Attention all dog lovers! If you’re interested in volunteering with an animal rescue organization, please consider Forte Animal Rescue, a 100% volunteer group. We need volunteers to help with our weekly adoption event, dog walking and dog transportation. We also need fosters for our dogs, so they don’t have to stay in a kennel until they’re adopted. We’re also looking for an experienced Grant Writer and a Videographer who can video and post our dogs on social media. And, of course, we're always looking for fresh fundraising ideas, too. Our volunteers are asked to attend an orientation on the west side of LA before they can volunteer with us. Orientations are held the second Saturday of each month from 12 to 4pm. If you think you’d be interested in helping us, please send an email to volunteer@FARescue.org for the application form and more details. You will also need a photocopy of your driver's license or other government issued identification. http://farescue.org

Board game night at Geeky Teas & Games, 6 PM

This event is made in the EST timezone, so Meetup shows the time above in EST, but it happens at 6 PM in Los Angeles's local timezone. Pull up a seat with other board game fans in Los Angeles. 🎲 Come solo or bring a friend, grab a table, and pick a game off the shelf. 🍻 Order a drink or a bite while you play. 📍 Geeky Teas & Games is at 900 W Alameda Ave. 💵 The cafe charges a $5 game fee. 🔴 **Wear something red** so everyone in our group is easy to spot. Hosted by clanfall.com/?src=meetup, an online board game.

CEOSocial LA Event Marketing Meetup

**CEOSocial Event & Marketing Exchange — Los Angeles** Featuring 4E.Games QR Quest Meet the people behind the next event, activation, and partnership. 4E Games QR Quest, Los Angeles Thursday 12 November, 6 to 8pm, JW Marriott Los Angeles at LA Live Scan the code in the room and play our mini game on your own phone. No app, no download, no sign up. Scores go up on the room screen through the night so you can see where you land, and everyone who finishes gets a discount code for the 4E store. Same game and same format as our Los Angeles night on the 12th. Come play it and tell us what you think. Free RSVP, drinks and light bites. Cash Bar. Thursday, November 12th 6:00PM- 8:00PM JW Marriott at LA Live Los Angeles Reserve your place. Bring your next idea. Meet your next partner.

November 2026 - Paper Hero's Games Playtesting!

**Players and game designers wanted for this open house style event!** Hey everyone, Chris here! I'm going to be hosting a Saturday playtesting event at Paper Hero's Games in Santa Monica again, and both players and designers are wanted! **DESIGNER SIGN UP**: If you have a game to test during session one or two signup here: **Fill out the form here-** [First Play LA Designer Sign-Up](https://cute-eustoma-3f9.notion.site/4d5da376473e832a9ada01b2a902dae0?pvs=105) Note there is a 1 hour session and a 2 hour session. Your game will be assigned to whichever session is more suitable. Very short games (20min or less) should be brought to Open Play instead. *Please note new members must come to First Play as a playtester at least once before having the opportunity to run a game.* **SCHEDULE:** Game days have 3 segments. **You do not need to come for the whole day!** However, if you are testing your own game you should stay and test at least one other designer's game as well. **OPEN PLAY TESTING** 2:00pm - 3:00 pm This is unstructured play time, ideal for very short games (20min or less), or games requiring 1-2 players. If you're a designer check in with me and then grab an available table and let people know you are looking for players. If you're a player, just sit down at a game and play! **SESSION ONE** 3:15pm - 4:15pm **SESSION TWO** 4:30pm - 6:30pm Scheduled sessions are the core of First Play! There is a 1 hour session and a 2 hour session. Before each session designers will be asked to give an 'elevator pitch' of their game, after which players can decide which game they want to play. Sessions are ideal for games that are 20-90 minutes. After play, be sure to leave time to give and receive feedback! **SPECIAL NOTES**: No fee to play, and you're welcome to stay and play until the store closes at 10PM. Please read these guides, especially if you are new to design or playtesting- **[How to do better playtesting!](https://gorgeous-mule-37d.notion.site/How-to-do-better-playtesting-1c9a3d4ed35b807b9f6ff643b5635885)** **[How to explain rules for your confusing game prototype!](https://gorgeous-mule-37d.notion.site/How-to-explain-rules-for-your-confusing-game-prototype-1d3a3d4ed35b80c683e7e4f6953e8545)** **Code of Conduct Rules** 1. Be kind. 2. Seriously, be even more kind than you think you need to be. 3. Read the guidelines for giving and receiving feedback. 4. Respect the rules of our venues (Geeky Teas, Paper Heroes, Odyssey, etc). We will continue to be welcome as long as we continue to be good guests. 5. New members must come to First Play as a playtester at least once before having the opportunity to run a game. 6. If you have RSVP'd to run a game, show up for your time slot. If you do not show up for your time slot, you will get a strike against you. Three strikes and moderators will discuss next steps with you about if you will be allowed to continue running games. 7. Be respectful of other community members- give as much as you receive. Playtest other peoples' games, not just your own. 8. In the case of an unresolvable or continuing conflict, please let a moderator know so we can determine next steps. 9. You will receive a warning if a legitimate complaint is lodged against you. In the case of a continuous issue, a group of at least 3 moderators will discuss and determine next steps. Consistent bad behavior will lead to a group ban. **See you soon!** **Have questions?** For FAQ's, please see here - [First Play FAQ’s](https://gorgeous-mule-37d.notion.site/First-Play-FAQ-s-1d5a3d4ed35b809eadb7c5c72359521b) For a specific question please email: \*chris@eternalstudios.com\* For community conversations join the Cardboard Alchemy Discord: [https://discord.gg/2pYk3TT](https://discord.gg/2pYk3TT) \- find the \#first\-play\-la\-chat channel\!

MTG Commander at Geeky Teas Burbank November $8 Cover

This event is in conjunction with the Gay Board Gaymers. Hello! Join us for a day of commander at Geeky Teas Burbank. Cover is $8 paid to the store. Bring your own decks and meet us there. Bracket 3 decks are best and 2 or 4 also but we do not offer cEDH currently.

Game Night @ Three Weavers Brewering

It’s on, Inglewood 🎲 Game Night Three Weavers is happening again! Come thirsty, leave victorious.

Lunchtime Heroes: Games, Drills & Thrills