Civic Engagement Los Angeles

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

Atheists Volunteer FOOD DISTRIBUTION! Come help and give out food!

[Atheists United](www.atheistsunited.org), California's largest grassroots atheist nonprofit, is fighting the emergency food crisis with our partners [Sunday Assembly Los Angeles](www.sundayassemblyla.com) by hosting a food distribution in Los Angeles outside our offices. We've partnered with the LA Food Bank and give out over 3,000lbs of food each event. **We need volunteers to help us assemble and organize food packages from 12pm - 5pm every third Friday.** From 3:30pm - 5pm volunteers will help hand food out directly to those in need in the neighborhood. From 5pm - 6pm we'll clean up and celebrate everything we accomplished together. Music and snacks will make it well worth your time. If you'd like to be a super volunteer, contact us about showing up at 10am to help with setup! **[If you're able to make a donation to our Food Distribution program please text the code "AUFOOD" to 44-321, or click here](https://secure.givelively.org/donate/atheists-united/support-atheists-united-s-food-distributions). All donations go to helping us feed our community or expand our impact.** **\*\*Food:** Snacks will be provided free for volunteers. We also hope you join us for dinner at a local restaurant after the event. **\*\*Safety:** COVID-19 is extremely dangerous and we prioritize the safety of our volunteers and food recipients. You must be vaccinated to volunteer. If you are not vaccinated you will be asked to leave immediately. **\*\*Parking:** Free parking for volunteers in our parking lot off Rampart Blvd behind the building. **\*\*Dress Code:** Safety requirements include: no open-toe/open-heel shoes or high heels. We recommend casual attire (jeans, t-shirt, light sweater, & tennis shoes). Please dress for the weather and wear sunscreen as needed. Any questions, please contact Marit at marit.ingebretsen@atheistsunited.org or Evan at evan@atheistsunited.org **Few things bring more joy than helping others.** Join us!

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**

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.*

10k-Steps Challenge & Social Walk #37 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**

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)

Vegan Foodbank Volunteer Day (Sorting Day)

The Vegans of LA Foodbank needs volunteers to help sort food on this day. Gwenna Hunter will be your contact upon arrival for this opportunity. We are at the very corner of 23rd and Union ave inside the white warehouse. For more info: Http://www.VegansofLA.com

AU Food Distribution -- Volunteers Needed!

## Details [Atheists United](http://www.atheistsunited.org/), California's largest grassroots atheist nonprofit, hosts a food distribution in Los Angeles every month at our office building. We've partnered with the LA Food Bank and Sunday Assembly Los Angeles to give out over 4,000lbs of food each event. **We need volunteers to help us unload, sort, assemble, and give away grocery kits from 12pm - 5pm.** From 12pm - 3:30 we unload the truck, sort the food, and build the grocery kits. From 3:30pm - 5pm volunteers will help hand food out directly to those in need in the neighborhood. From 5pm - 6pm we'll clean up and celebrate everything we accomplished together at a local restaurant. Free snacks and drinks provided for all volunteers. If you'd like to be a super volunteer, contact us about showing up at 10am to help with early setup! **Food:** Snacks will be provided free for volunteers. We also usually buy lunch for everyone. After the event volunteers usually gather at a local restaurant to debrief. **Safety:** Safety vests, gloves, and masks are available for all volunteers. Volunteers are expected to be fully vaccinated. **Parking:** Free parking available for volunteers in our parking lot off Rampart Blvd. **Dress Code:** Safety requirements include: no open-toe/open-heel shoes or high heels. We recommend casual attire (jeans, t-shirt, light sweater, & tennis shoes). Please dress for the weather and wear sunscreen as needed. Any questions, please contact Evan at [evan@atheistsunited.org](http://evan@atheistsunited.org/) We know we have only one life to live and few things bring more joy than helping others. Join us! **If you can't attend but would like to help support the program financially please consider a donation to Atheists United so we can organize more projects like this in the future:** [https://www.atheistsunited.org/donate-now](https://www.atheistsunited.org/donate-now) At Atheists United, we are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and harassment-free environments at all of our events. By participating in an event hosted by Atheists United you agree to follow behavior outlined in our [Event Code of Conduct](https://www.atheistsunited.org/policies) policy.

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