Civic Engagement Los Angeles

Beautiful Minds: A Community Wellbeing Festival

**Overview** We're outside! If you've never joined us before, you're in for a treat. Don't miss this FREE event packed with wellness, resources, & fun! **Beautiful Minds: A Community Wellbeing Festival** **Location:** **Compton College Quad, Art Gallery & Multipurpose Room** #### **Join us for a day of empowerment, resources, and community connection!** Beautiful Minds is a FREE health and wellness community outreach with a focus on mental health, resources and empowering our community. Its thoughtful design supports the four essential pillars of health (mental, physical, social and spiritual). This vibrant festive event brings together elements of a Health Fair, a Resource Fair and a variety of interactive wellness activities led by holistic practitioners, expert-led community conversations, live music, cultural dance, line dance, free food and much more. Come hang out, socialize, connect, learn and grow all while enjoying the lively atmosphere. For More Details look us up on Eventbrite. ### **🚗 Easy Access & Parking** We want your experience to be easy and welcoming! **Plenty of free parking is available on campus**, making it simple to attend and enjoy the event. #### **Reserve Your Spot Today!** #### **Admission is FREE, and while NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED, your registration helps us plan responsibly.** **FOR ADA ACCOMMODATIONS PLEASE EMAIL: HELLO@MYSISTERMYFRIENDBCS.COM OR CALL (855) 778-1600.** ####

OR Bar Presents Club Trivia

OR Bar presents Club Trivia. Hosted by Brian Knoebel and Trivia123. Every Monday night from 8pm-10pm. Virtual bingo, all you need is your phone. 3 games every night with 4 categories per game. Amazing Prizes from Circus of Books! **Drink specials all night!** 8228 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood CA 90046

Weekly Volunteering with @Myfriendshousela Skid Row

10k-Steps Challenge & Social Walk #36 at Lacy Park and Beyond (San Marino)

**Hi All, Wahayn Here,** **MEETUP TIME - 5:45 - 7:45 PM** **DO YOUR BEST TO GET THERE AT 5:45, WE WILL BE LEAVING NO LATER THAN 6:00 pm.** I am Back, let's head out on another adventure. We’ll be repeating this walk every two weeks until further notice. Come join me for a fun and active evening as we continue our bi-weekly **10k-Steps Walking Challenge!** **AGENDA;** **\- Gathering at 5:45 \- 1485 Virginia Rd\. Lacy Park** **\- Leaving at 6:00 pm Promptly** **\- Bathroom Break as we head out** **\- Continue with the Inner and Outer Loop walk** **\- After the Loops\, then exploring the surrounding San Marino neighborhood\.** **\- This will be a 10K Walk – About 6\.2\-5 miles** **\- 2 Hours or so Walk** **\- 8:00 pm \- Returning to Lacy Park** **WHAT TO BRING;** **\- Water** **\- A Warm Jacket for Chilly Nights** **\- Flash Lite** **\- Bug Spray** **\- Snacks if needed** **\- Good walking shoes** **\- Comfortable walking clothes** **\- A bright Jacket for the Dark days** **LISTEN THERE'S MORE;** **Goal: A STRONG LIKE-MINDED TOGETHERNESS!** \* We will Establish Togethereness \* We will Bring about a Strong Awareness \* We will Establish a Strong National Presence \* We will Be Active and Responsible \* We will Always Think as a Like-Minded Group \* We will Put our Health and Wellbeing First \* We are a Pack-Family **\* We will Gather and Walk with Harmony** I know—10,000 steps might not sound like a lot, but for those of us who sit at desks or stand in one place all day, it's not always easy to hit that goal. And while 15,000 or 20,000 steps would be great, they also require more time. So to make it fun and manageable, we’re starting with 10k steps as a challenge—and we may increase the goal in future events. **THE IMPORTANT POINTS ARE THESE;** Space is limited, so **please RSVP only if you’re 100% sure you’ll attend.** 🙏🏾If you RSVP and don’t show, you will be 🚩Red Flagged 🚩for future events—we all appreciate reliability and respect for others' abilities to get a spot to walk!🙏🏾 Expect to hit somewhere between **10,000–12,000 steps (approximately 7.5-9 miles),** depending on the pace and group. This **midweek walking event** is going really well. So, let’s **stay active together** and **make this a Strong part of our routine.** **See You There.** [COMMENT BELOW IF YOU ARE IN AGREEMENT] **NOW IS THE TIME, LET’S GET TO WALKING;** Btw. Yes, Lacy Park allows dogs. However, they must be on a leash and it will be your own responsibility. No running involved. Just a casual, social walk. Bring water if you need it. **Free street parking is available in the surrounding areas. Please avoid parking inside the park lot, as the gates may close before we finish our walk.** **Park closes at dusk so I strongly advise against parking inside any of the lots. Just drive around, and you can easily find free open parking spaces.** **Lacy Park is located at 1485 Virginia Road, San Marino, CA 91108**

Tuesday Night Pub Trivia 🤔 ❓❗@ Jameson's Pub - Culver City

This event does not have an organizer through meetup. Please see the MC upon arrival or ask one of our friendly bartenders to join a team. Since 2011 Big Happy Trivia has been providing entertainment to trivia lovers and bar goers in the Los Angeles area. Join us for weekly trivia nights and meet fellow trivia lovers in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Let's come together to share our love of trivia and compete for bragging rights and win prizes as the ultimate trivia champion! Join us every Tuesday at 8:30pm Jameson's Pub 9546 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 [https://www.facebook.com/bighappytrivia/](https://www.facebook.com/bighappytrivia/) [https://www.instagram.com/bighappytrivia/](https://www.instagram.com/bighappytrivia/) [https://culvercity.jamesonsirishpub.com/](https://culvercity.jamesonsirishpub.com/)

Coffee & Social Walk (Pasadena)

Join me for a relaxed Sunday as we get together for a late afternoon coffee and stroll. We’ll **start by meeting at Starbucks** for coffee and light mingling. From there, we’ll head out for a group coffee walk through Pasadena, taking in scenic routes and charming neighborhoods along with visiting the Caltech campus together as a Meetup community. There’s no better way to stay connected with friends and new acquaintances than through a fun, low-pressure activity like this. Whether you’re new to the area, looking to meet friendly faces, or just want a low-pressure, outdoor activity, this meetup is for you. **Time:** 5 – 7:30 PM **What to Bring:** Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate attire, positive vibes, and a friendly spirit! **Starbucks** 753 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105 ***Note:*** *Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes! We’ll enjoy a relaxed stroll through Pasadena’s beautiful residential neighborhoods and explore the Caltech campus along the way.*

Tuesday Night Pub Trivia 🤔 ❓❗@ The Roguelike Tavern - Burbank

This event does not have an organizer through meetup. Please see the MC upon arrival or ask one of our friendly bartenders to join a team. Since 2011 Big Happy Trivia has been providing entertainment to trivia lovers and bar goers in the Los Angeles area. Join us for weekly trivia nights and meet fellow trivia lovers in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Let's come together to share our love of trivia and compete for bragging rights and win prizes as the ultimate trivia champion! Join us every Tuesday at 8:00pm The Roguelike Tavern 259 N Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505 [https://www.facebook.com/bighappytrivia/](https://www.facebook.com/bighappytrivia/) [https://www.instagram.com/bighappytrivia/](https://www.instagram.com/bighappytrivia/) [https://www.theroguelike.com/](https://www.theroguelike.com/)

A SOUTH PAS/GARFIELD PARK 10K - The Canis Pack Walk #22/Sniff Explore Exercise

**SOUTH PAS/GARFIELD PARK 10K ADVENTURE - The Canis Pack Walk / Sniff Explore Exercise** Welcome to The Canis Pack Walk! The Most Important Activity for You and Your Dog! [**THIS IS A WALK FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE DOGS - AND FOR THOSE WHO DO**] **AGENDA;** **\- Gathering at 5:45 \- 1000 Park Ave\ Garfield Park** **\- Leaving at 6:00 pm Promptly** **\- Bathroom Break as we head out** **\- Continue with the Inner and Outer Loop walk** **\- After the Loops\, then exploring the surrounding San Marino neighborhood\.** **\- This will be a 10K Walk – About 6\.2\-5 miles** **\- 2 Hours or so Walk** **\- 8:00 pm \- Returning to Lacy Park** **WHAT TO BRING;** **\- Water** **\- A Warm Jacket for Chilly Nights** **\- Flash Lite** **\- Bug Spray** **\- Snacks if needed** **\- Good walking shoes** **\- Comfortable walking clothes** **\- A bright Jacket for the Dark days** **LISTEN, THERE'S MORE** **Goal: A STRONG LIKE-MINDED TOGETHERNESS!** \* We will Establish Togethereness \* We will Bring about a Strong Awareness \* We will Establish a Strong National Presence \* We will Be Active and Responsible \* We will Always Think as a Like-Minded Group \* We will Put our Health and Wellbeing First \* We are a Pack-Family \* We will Gather and Walk with Harmony **THE IMPORTANT POINTS ARE THESE;** ONLY (10) TEN DOGS FOR THIS WALK, SO SIGN UP QUICK AND BE ACTIVE AND SHOW UP. CALLING UP TO (60) HUMANS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING SOME STRONG, INVIGORATING, FRESH AIR! **[ALSO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE BRINGING YOUR DOG!]** We will be walking around. No running involved. Just a casual, social walk. Bring water if you need it. Around the center loop of GP and around the outer loop of GP. Then we will venture through the neighborhood and back to the Park. At the end of the walk, the humans with the dogs may stay for 15 to 20 minutes to ask questions or get tips on dog behavior. 🙏🏾Space is limited, so **Please (RSVP) only if you’re 100% sure you will attend.** If you (**RSVP)** and don’t show, it is a **🚩Red Flag🚩** for future events—we all appreciate strong reliability and respecting others’ being able to have a spot.🙏🏾 We’ll be **walking until** **around 8:00 PM.** Expect to hit somewhere between **10,000–12,000 steps (approximately 7.5-9 miles),** depending on the pace and group. This is going to go really well, and I will be hosting more **midweek walking events** **every other week** so we can **stay active together** and **make exercise a routine in our day-to-day lives.** **NOW IS THE TIME, LET'S GET TO IT – GENERAL INFO;** This meetup group is for Dog owners and Humans who enjoy exploring, exercising, and socializing with their furry friends. Whether you're into agility training, dog training, or simply love visiting the great outdoors and fun places with your pup, or just yourself, this group is for you. All sizes and breeds of dogs are welcome to join us for group walks, or meetups, and social gatherings. Let's make new friends, strengthen the bond with our dogs, neighboring humans, and have a Pawsitively good time together! Join us and become part of the pack today. Garfield Park allows dogs. But they must be on a leash, and it will be your own responsibility. **Free street parking is available in the surrounding areas** **Garfield Park is located at 1000 Park Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030**

Coffee, Conversation & Art @ Hollywood Sculpture Garden

The Hollywood Sculpture Garden is really a neat place . . . AND WE GET TO VISIT AND HAVE A DAYTIME COFFEE SOCIAL THERE!!! It's located on private property and not normally open to the public. So it is indeed a special thing for us to go. To Attend you NEED to be ON THE GUEST LIST TO BE ON THE GUEST LIST . . . **you NEED to FILL THIS OUT FORM [https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** No entry on the form will result in no entry to the event. Now . . . About this event: It is outdoors in a super-funky, pretty and cute location of The Hollywood Sculpture Garden. **This is intended as a Coffee and Convo surrounded by Art.** A perfect way to meetup some quality people in a fabulous location. Oh!!!!!! One other thing **It's a pastries pot luck. I will be providing coffee and fresh made lattes for those that wish. BUT . . . to get a latte you need to bring a place or box of pastries to share.** Your ticket for entry is a pastries. Bring anything that is good to share for serve 10 people. I will provide the tables, dishes, plastic-ware, cups, napkins, etc. **Frist:** RSPV to the event. **SECOND:** Fill out the form **[https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** **Third**: Pick up pastries to bring to the event. **Fourth**: Show up (at the event) with your best self and be ready to be social and have fun. I know what you are thinking . . . * will this be fun? * is this a cool place? * will there be people as cool as me there? * or even . . . . I'm not cool & I am shy/introverted . . . * will I be able to fit in and enjoy too? ***And the answer is yes to all.*** **[WATCH THIS!!!](https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI) Here is a vid from an actual event we did there.** It was summer of 2021. Watch the whole thing and you will see the food/wine . . . the place, . . . where we hang out and how. As well as what it looks like at day and nite. AND . . . you get of feel of the people, place and vibe. (reg link to the vid) [https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI](https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI) And to see pix from past visits: [https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGoqMzDfCuFT4NDJA](https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGoqMzDfCuFT4NDJA) **To attend this FREE event you MUST be on the GUEST LIST list** **TO BE ON THE LIST . . . fill this out Google Form** **[https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** Question: ***The cost for all this?*** Answer: ***FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE. And bring pastries to go with coffee or tea.*** PARKING: Parking is tight to non-existent the location. The Google Form will used to make sure you have ALL the best parking info. This event is cross posted to several meetup groups. So there will be plenty of folks. Be sure to fill out the google form so we can send you all the parking info and the schedule and event info. AND to have your name on the guest list. [https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9) Some goals for this event . . . * To make new friends. * To make more friends. * To go to new places. * To be more social (in real life). There is an evening companion event to this from 5 to 10 PM [https://www.meetup.com/sevenarts/events/311241891/](https://www.meetup.com/sevenarts/events/311241891/) NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Race, Color, Religion, Ethnicity, National Origin, Political Affiliation, Relationship Status, Gender, Gender Preference, or even Belly Button Lint. We welcome all, . . . and that includes you.

Lummis Day Festival and 626 ArroyoFest

I am not able to be in town to host this event as a meet-up. Meet up does not allow no host events and no other persons have stepped up. The event date is being moved until the date that it can be a hosted event of meet up Historically. . . Lummis Day was usually in June. BUT . . . in 2023 . . . . they did it in October and even closed off the 110 and made it for only foot and bike traffic. What is Lummis Day? It's a fun day out with history and community. Who is it named after? [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Fletcher_Lummis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Fletcher_Lummis) THIS posted event is to be a placeholder till they announce the 2024 date on [http://www.lummisday.org](http://www.lummisday.org) we will update the event with specifics. RSVP to stay in the loop. To attend this event #1 **RSVP on this event with the red RSVP button** *AND THEN* #2 **[Fill out the event form](https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6)**[ https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6](https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6) (spoiler alert: ***if you do not fill out the form you will not get accurate or updated event info)(Meetup messages is not reliable or efficient at getting out info. Too many have notifications turned off)*** **Got questions?** **[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881)**[ to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie)](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881) (be sure to mention the what event you are talking about) NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Gender, Gender Preference, Ethnicity, National Origin, Race, Color, Religion, or even Belly Button Lint. We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister groups we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events. This event is cross-posted. The number RSVP'd here combine with other groups for fun and filled event. **[CLICK HERE](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297325431/)**[ for the Main event link for this event](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297325431/) for other rsvp's. **[CLICK HERE](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/join)**[ To see all our other events and join in on them.](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/join) Art makes for great social fun. Over the course of the year we a bunch of arty events. **[DTLA Art Walk / Last Bookstore](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297436052/)** **[Phantasmagloria Tour & Painted Stairs](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297463955/)** **[Norton Night At The Museum](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297452281/)** **[Getty Villa](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297508152/)** **[Getty Center](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297508197/)** **[ArtNight Pasadena](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297321198/)** Feb 11 **[FREE Museum Day in LA](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/291496938/)**[ ](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/291496938/) Apr 27 **[Eclectic Music Festival](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297327479/)** May 19 **[Museums of the Arroyo](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297326097/)** June 15 **[Lummis Day & ArroyoFest](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297325431/)** June 16 **[Chalk Festival](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297387892/)** July 27 **[Shakespeare by the Sea](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297342160/)** Sep 17 **[Smithsonian Day](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/291505968/)** If you have any suggestions or if you wish to post an event the group or lead an event: **[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881)**[ to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie)](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881)

Walk to Frank Lloyd walk homes

We will meet in the parking lot or sidewalk next to parking lot at Barnsdall Park then go up the hill to see the Frank Lloyd Wright (Hollyhock house) homes. **It is a UNESCO world heritage site.** [https://www.barnsdall.org/](https://www.barnsdall.org/). After we return can get tickets and go inside. We will see great view of LA up there. Then we will walk go to see the house designed by his son, the Sowden house AKA as Jaws house. The Aviator was filmed there and many other movies. Can read the connection of the house to Black Dalia here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Sowden_House](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Sowden_House) Then we will up the hills--**some streets have NO sidewalks up there so we will have to walk on the street in the hills! Must be on lookout for cars! You are responsible for yourself!** We will see the Ennis House which was in Blade Runner and many other movies: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ennis_House](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ennis_House) Across the street from the Ennis house is Los Feliz murder house which was left vacant for decades. Link: [https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/los-feliz-murder-mansion](https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/los-feliz-murder-mansion) Optional to see another Frank Lloyd Wright home--we aren't going since it is further out, but you can go on your own. Samuel Novarro House by Lloyd Wright. It is in Los Feliz too, but further west. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel-Novarro_House](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel-Novarro_House) Walk is approx 5 miles RT. No one in bad health since we are going up hills! Note: Date can change so check back. **Rain postpones.** Afterwards social Handel Ice Cream at 4531 Hollywood Blvd. [](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=34.101406%2C%20-118.29333) Barnsdall Art Park 4800 Hollywood Boulevard · Los Angeles, CA Meet either in parking lot or on sidewalk

Funtastic Hike Exploring Ernest Deb Park. Moderate Paced.

Join us for a steady, moderate-paced hike at Ernest Debs Park. This will be a solid workout with some elevation, but we’ll keep a sustainable pace and regroup as needed. Moderate Hike at Ernest Debs Park – 4 Miles, \~1,000 ft Elevation Gain ⏰ **Time:** [9:30 AM] (Please arrive 5 minutes early) 📍 **Where:** Hermon Park: 5566 Via Marisol, Los Angeles, CA 90042 next to tennis courts. Click the Meetup app map for exact coordinates. **What to Bring**: \*Comfortable hiking shoes * Water bottle (stay hydrated!) \*Sunscreen and a hat * Snacks if you’d like to enjoy a quick break \*Friendly dogs on a leash are welcome! * Feel free to invite friends—this is a casual, social hike.