Citizenship Prep Los Angeles

Culver City Book Club! “Determined” by Robert Sapolsky

We will be meeting to discuss a chapter every week, from Robert Sapolsky’s “Determined”, to talk about concepts like free will and agency.

Prepared Speakers Toastmasters!

**Everyone remembers the first time they had to speak in front of a group.** Most remember being terrified. Imagine replacing that fear with confidence. That's exactly what Toastmasters has been helping people do for over 100 years. Come visit Prepared Speakers and discover just how enjoyable becoming a better communicator can be. Our next meeting is **Monday, July 13, 2026**, noon to 1 PM (PDT). There are **TWO** ways to attend: Everyone is welcome to join us In-Person at the Glendale Fire Prevention Bureau / **780 Flower St, Glendale, CA 91201** **OR** Visit our ONLINE meeting on Zoom: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87459739092](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87459739092) See you then!

Meditation Mondays- 5pm at Unity of the Westside in Culver City

Come to Unity of the Westside, every Monday at 5pm, for a beautiful Meditation experience in our sanctuary. *Join us for Practical sessions on Heartfulness Meditation with Yogic Transmission. Learn and experience simple yet effective guided relaxation and meditation techniques. Reduce stress, calm your mind, and improve the quality of your life.* Guided by Prasad Singamsetty of the Heartfulness Institute. All are welcome 

LUNCHTIME PLANT WALKABOUT

To attend and for exact location, register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-candle-making-workshop/) Come take a walk in the canyon, learning about the bounty of nature’s flora. We’ll see wild herbs, native plants, and more. A short walk, getting out in nature, and connecting with the skills of our ancestors. We will see many of our native plants, and also many of the introduced non-natives. PAY FOR ONE, BRING A FRIEND! $30-$45

PKLA ~ The Sunken City

This a weekly parkour Meetup at varying locations around Los Angeles. The first part of the Meetup aims to strengthen and prep the body for parkour training. The majority of the meetup concentrates heavily on technique, flow, and movement. The meetup is for all ages and all levels, no previous experience is required. The parkour meetup is structured as follows: (1) Warm-up (2) Conditioning (3) Technical, flow, and movement training. (4) Cool-down Please try to arrive at least 5 minutes early as we will get started right on time. If you know you will be late, please text or call Doug before the start of the meetup as we tend to move locations once the meetup starts. CONTACT: Doug Peyton 213-239-3359

SOAPSTONE WORKSHOP

To attend and for exact location, register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/soapstone-workshop/) Thursday, July 30, noon Soapstone, also known as steatite, is a material that is soft enough to carve with your fingernails. Native peoples carved containers from soapstone, some quite large. They can be made into pipes, amulets, fish weights, anything you can imagine. We have not done this class in over 10 years! But we currently have a supply of soapstone and will have this two hour lunch class. Each person will get a block of soapstone and we will give you some ideas what to make from it. You can cut it into two smaller pieces, or make a bowl, a pipe, or a nameplate for your desk. We will not be using any power tools — only spoons, nails, hacksaws, pump drill, file, etc. Bring any such tools you might have. We also suggest that you bring gloves (such as dish-washing gloves), and a dust mask — the dust is fine and gets all over your hands and clothes and you want to avoid breathing it in. This will be at Hahamongna and you will be sent exact directions when you sign up. A $5 material fee is added to this class for the soapstone… Every one will sign a waiver for this class. If you’re working towards a Certificate, this applies to Bushcraft.

3 Spiritual Keys for Creating Harmonious Relationships (In Person)

**Raise Your Spiritual IQ!** **3 Spiritual Keys for Creating Harmonious Relationships Workshop** *“Enemies and friends act like spiritual coaches. They round out the rough spots in Soul’s unfoldment.”* – Harold Klemp, *ECK Wisdom on Relationships* This FREE engaging & experiential event includes spiritual tools to: * Stay physically, emotionally & mentally in balance * Look for the good within any challenge & understand why it’s happening * Learn how to read life & its messages to us All faiths welcome! This is a Family Friendly event! Register here on Meetup or just drop in. We’d love to see you! Please join our Meetup Group to stay in the loop. The Group always respects your spiritual freedom and offers these events to enhance your path in life.

Korean-English Language Exchange

Let's Chat In Spanish and English!

This is a conversational meeting for both English speakers and Spanish speakers. We'll be conversing in Spanish half of the time, and English for the other half. All levels welcome! We will meet on the second floor of the Farmers Market. After you park in the open parking lot, look for the OLD GAS STATION STAND (yellow and red). It's not too far from the big clock. Go INTO the market area - behind the gas stand, and immediately turn left. There will be stairs to the second floor on your left. If you get lost, ask someone how you can get to the second floor near the Brazilian food stand. PARKING: The outside parking lot is free for ninety minutes if you get your ticket validated by purchasing anything at the Farmer's Market, including The Coffee Bean and World Market. \*If you park in the building near the market, you can NOT get your ticket validated. And don't park in the Whole Foods' lot because you could get towed. \*Parking is free for 90 minutes. It's $3.00 for the first fifteen minutes after that, plus another $1.00 for every 15 minutes afterwards.

⚽ FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party + BTS Halftime Show! 🎤💜

FORAGING FOR WILD FOODS, WITH RIPARIAN FOCUS

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/riparian-and-useful-plants-walk/) We’ll walk into the watershed area, through the willows and waterways, and see the diverse flora, with WILD FOODS, EDIBLE CALIFORNIA PLANTS. We will learn about the wild foods, wild medicines, and some uses of the yucca plant. UPPER ARROYO SECO During our walk, we’ll learn about the unique riparian plants, and the uses of the many plants we’ll see. We’ll see the alders, mulefat, mugwort, willow, etc. There are many other riparian plants, which we may or may not see, depending on the conditions. There are always lots of surprises in store on these sorts of walks. We see native California plants, non-native introduced plants, and various wildlife. Bring your own water, and dress comfortably. Bring a bowl for a salad This walk can be applied towards the Ethnobotany certificate. Location sent with registration

Camping Road Trip @ Grand Teton & Yellowstone

Happy Father's Day to all the good dads, step-dads, paternal guardians & foster parents, etc. I'm currently in Denver this weekend, and yesterday, we stopped by Rocky Mountain National Park for a quick drive / visit, and it was so nostalgic to be out in nature again (after a 3 year absence). Another group member messaged me yesterday regarding 4th of July weekend, so I'm sorry I've procrastinated so long in posting something. - My apologies this is short notice... I'm planning on going to Glacier National Park in Montana between July 3 - 10. If I can get everything ready in time, I might go to a Canadian National Park called Waterton Lakes National Park around July 1 - 2. I'm perfectly fine with going solo...I need the peace and quiet after working with kids and volunteering with kids throughout the country. Plus, it's really short / late notice, so I don't anticipate anyone else joining for Glacier. [https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/33118523](https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/33118523) [https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/33414566](https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/33414566/) I'll have limited phone / internet / email access in early July, but I'll try to check occasionally, every few days or so. - So yeah, gas prices are high and inflation is daunting for many -- so my expectations are low...but if anyone has the time and desire, feel free to lmk if you want to join for Grand Teton and/or Yellowstone. Dates are flexible and open to your schedule...meaning, you're willing to arrive & leave whenever fits your schedule. I have a campsite reserved inside Grand Teton NP between July 13 - 16 and Yellowstone NP between July 17 - 22 [https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32044981](https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32044981) [https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32048661](https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32048661) [https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32382009](https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32382009) I also have a campsite for July 23 - 25, but I might need to fly to New York to volunteer for another children's camp at the end of July, so I'm tentatively thinking of staying until July 22, 23, or 24. Oh, and if anyone is interested and has time, I highly recommend checking out a Native American Pow Wow in Browning, Montana on either July 11 or 12. [https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32630790](https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32630790) Okay, that's it for now. I'll try to add more when I return from Denver. * Drive time is around 14 - 15 hours from OC - [https://goo.gl/maps/uBiaNxgRX4xkqhWf7](https://goo.gl/maps/uBiaNxgRX4xkqhWf7) LA - [https://goo.gl/maps/JdNPrrTGzD1DBEXE7](https://goo.gl/maps/JdNPrrTGzD1DBEXE7) Note: If checking the route now (before summer), the estimated time might be longer due to road closures due to winter...so change the departure date to the summer, and the estimate drive time should be shorter. *** *** *** *** 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