Community Service Los Angeles

Pickleball Classic Fundraiser

**Serve it Forward 2026 Pickleball Tournament** \*100% of proceeds support styling sessions and help keep Dressing Forward’s services accessible for women preparing for work, interviews, and new opportunities [SIGN UP HERE](https://secure.givelively.org/event/dressing-forward-initiative/2026-serve-it-forward-pickleball-classic) * Entry Fee: $50 per player / $100 per team * Format: +18 Adult doubles tournament * Divisions: Recreational & Competitive * Check-in & Warm-up: 8:45 AM & 11:30 AM * Tournament Start: 9:00 AM & 12 Noon * Guaranteed 5 Matches Official Tournament T-Shirt Championship Trophy awarded to 1st Place team in each division Giveaways, raffle prizes, and more! [SIGN UP HERE](https://secure.givelively.org/event/dressing-forward-initiative/2026-serve-it-forward-pickleball-classic) \*Please note: This is a general community event posted under the Chinatown Meetup page and not affiliated with Studious Coworking or Studious Collective. Please contact the meetup host ( not Judy) if you have questions regarding this event.

Animal Victory Meetup - Abolish Fur

​Do you love animals? Join local activists for the **Animal Victory Meetup**, a weekly space in Los Angeles to connect, organize, and take action. ​Together with activists from local and international advocacy groups, we’ll build community, share skills, and strategize on campaigns. Each meetup is followed by a high-impact action! ​This meetup is open to anyone interested in helping animals, regardless of experience level or diet. Whether you’re brand new to activism or deeply involved already, you belong here. ​Snacks will be provided, and additional plant-based treats are welcome! Optional to bring: plant-based snacks to share, megaphones/noise-makers, hearing protection, reusable water bottle

World Polio Day 5k Run/Walk/Bike Around the Rose Bowl

Join the Pasadena Rotary to help raise money to end polio worldwide. We're doing 3 miles/5k around the Rose Bowl to raise money for polio eradication. Walk, run, ride your bike, skateboard, or scooter! Many participants are pledging per mile/step/minute and asking family and friends to pledge too, but you're welcome to come join us just to meet new friends, support the cause, and get in some fun exercise!

LYT Comedy 9 Year Anniversary Show

**9 YEARS OF COMEDY. ONE BIG NIGHT.** Laugh Your Truth Productions is celebrating **9 incredible years of comedy, community, and unforgettable shows** — and we’re throwing a comedy party worthy of the occasion! Headlining the **LYT Comedy 9 Year Anniversary Show** is the hilarious **Chris Spencer**, acclaimed comedian, actor, and writer whose credits include writing for the **Emmy Awards, BET Awards, and ESPY Awards**, with appearances on **Black-ish, Being Mary Jane, Black Love, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Def Comedy Jam**. The celebration also features a stacked lineup with **Brandon Broady, Samson Crouppen, Renee Percy, and Bri Giger**, plus **sounds by A-Man the DJ** keeping the energy going all night. This isn’t just another comedy show — **it’s a celebration, a party, and the full LYT Comedy experience.** Come laugh with us, celebrate nine years of LYT, and be part of the next chapter live at the Legendary Ice House. **Friday, October 30, 2026** **8:00 PM** Ice House Comedy Club 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA Hosted by **Megan Sousa** Music by **A-Man the DJ** GET TICKETS! www.lytcomedyshow.com/tickets

Weekly Volunteering with @Myfriendshousela Skid Row

FREE! Community Harmony Acupuncture 社區和諧针灸

**Community Harmony Acupuncture Clinic 社區和諧针灸** \> Receive Support\. Release Trauma\. \> Sunday\, October 18 \| 5:00\-8:00 PM PST Please reserve your appointment and complete medical forms on Acusimple: tinyurl.com/CTCClinic *Meetup signup notifies us of your interest, but it does not reserve an appointment.* **Community Harmony Acupuncture Clinic** is a recurring gathering, offering trauma-aware, heart-centered care rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. While **our focus is mental and emotional well-being**, many people also experience relief from physical pain, tension, headaches, digestive imbalance, and stress-related symptoms. In Chinese medicine, healing is about restoring circulation — of energy, blood, breath, and emotion. When things move, we feel lighter. When we feel safe, we release. This *group-style experience* includes **individualized acupuncture, along with sound healing, guided meditation, and aromatherapy** **to support deep nervous system reset** in a peaceful shared space. Our main provider is **Winnie Chan Wang**, joined by additional community practitioners offering healing support. This clinic is **free and donation-based**, with a suggested $20 contribution to help sustain the program and keep care accessible to all. It’s gentle. It’s grounding. It’s surprisingly relaxing. Many first-timers say, “I didn’t know acupuncture could feel like this.” Come try it. Come receive. Come let your nervous system reset. **Appointments are required (limited time slots available).** **Reserve your appointment here:** [tinyurl.com/CTCclinic](tinyurl.com/CTCclinic) **Location:** **📍 2801 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena CA 91107** The entrance is best accessed from Wenger Alley, and there is plenty of free parking on Mataro Street and N Daisy Avenue. Please note that every person will need to complete a sign-in and exit survey. Please take your shoes off and sanitize your hands when you enter the space. Thank you! **如果您有任何问题，欢迎联系我们。** **Have questions? Contact us at:** 📞 626\-538\-5544 OR 📧 \[welovectc@gmail\.com\]\(mailto:welovectc@gmail\.com\) Our Community Harmony Acupuncture Clinics are generously sponsored by [Classical Chinese Literature](https://www.classicalchineseliterature.org/ "https://www.classicalchineseliterature.org/"), a free platform preserving and sharing 500 selected works of classical Chinese poetry and prose through readings, annotations, translations, and historical context. Learn more on their [website](https://www.classicalchineseliterature.org/ "https://www.classicalchineseliterature.org/") and explore the [mobile app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/%E4%B8%AD%E5%9C%8B%E5%8F%A4%E8%A9%A9%E6%96%87%E7%B2%BE%E8%AE%80-%E7%B2%BE%E9%81%B8500%E7%AF%87%E8%A9%A9%E8%A9%9E%E6%96%87%E6%9B%B2%E8%B3%A6/id1545075836 "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/%E4%B8%AD%E5%9C%8B%E5%8F%A4%E8%A9%A9%E6%96%87%E7%B2%BE%E8%AE%80-%E7%B2%BE%E9%81%B8500%E7%AF%87%E8%A9%A9%E8%A9%9E%E6%96%87%E6%9B%B2%E8%B3%A6/id1545075836").

A South Pas/Garfield Park & Beyond, 10K-Step Challenge #32 [TCP MOAI Adventure]

**SNIFF - EXPLORE - EXERCISE** **Welcome to [The Canis Pack IKIGAI 10K Adventure] + Purpose, Friendship, Togetherness & Support!** **We Will Not Wait Until Life Is Not Hard To WELCOME Strength, Beauty & Joy Into Our Lives!** [**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 South Pasadena neighborhood\.** **\- This will be a 10K Walk – About 6\.2\-5 miles** **\- 2 Hours or so Walk** **\- 8:00 pm \- Returning to Garfield 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 Togetherness \* 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**

Bake Stuff with Lindsay - Live Baking/Comedy Show + Dessert

live baking + audience chaos + special guests + questionable decisions ### **Bake Stuff with Lindsay** The most unhinged baking show you’ve never seen. Bake Stuff with Lindsay is a live, audience-immersive baking experience where chaos is encouraged and we actually eat the results. It’s a fever dream for anyone who’s ever wished TV bakers would loosen up, get messier, and curse a little (a lot) more. Along the way, we attempt to answer important questions like: Do feelings matter more than the recipe? and Does the 5 second rule count with liquids too? **What to expect:** *• Live baking (in real time, with real stakes)* *• Audience involvement throughout the show (games, prizes, FUN)* *• \*SPECIAL GUESTS\*, commentary, and mild spiraling* *• Questionable decisions, emotional detours, and laughter* *• Dessert served (assuming nothing is completely destroyed)* **Theme: HALLOWEEN TREATS** Featuring: Kyle Ayers (Sous Chef) and a panel of special guests! * **\*\*You must buy your ticket through the Eventbrite page [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bake-stuff-with-lindsay-live-bakingcomedy-show-dessert-tickets-2002971464569) \*\***

Hope on the Move Thursdays! (Helping the homeless @ Olvera St.)

🌟 Join us for our outreach event! 🌟 🗓 **When:** Every Thursday at **7:00 PM** 📍 **Where:** 640 N Spring St. (Look for the group with wagons setting up, you can’t miss us!) (The RSVP's is not indicative of how many people will be there, we always get from 10-25 people every Thursday) *Here's what to expect:* 🚶‍♂️ We’ll walk to **Olvera Street** to hand out warm meals and snacks, then head over to **City Hall** to share the rest! 🍽️ We serve **100 people** each night, so every contribution counts! 💧**Please try to bring, any one of the following items:** Zip Lock Bags(any size), bananas, individually packaged chips, and or juices to share! Our amazing team of volunteers is ready to make a difference, and we’d love for you to join us! ❤️✨ Follow us on: [instagram.com/dbnohelps](http://instagram.com/dbnohelps) Please check out our [Amazon Wishlist](https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/K9Y8EIEJYRN1?ref_=wl_share)

Atheists Volunteer! West LA Highway 405 Cleanup 🦺🧹

Atheists United supports the community by sponsoring bi-weekly highway cleanups in partnership with CalTrans Adopt-A-Highway Program. We serve two locations, the 2 freeway in Glendale and the 405 highway in West Los Angeles. Please help keep Los Angeles clean. NEW LOCATION: We'll meet at Stoner Park on Westgate Ave (between Missouri Ave and Nebraska) see map. Look for a red Toyota 4Runner SUV (call Steve, the organizer, if you can't find the group 310-686-8862). After everyone parks we'll drive/carpool to the stretch of freeway on the 405 freeway between National and Santa Monica Blvd. What to wear: Sturdy shoes, long pants, a hat, and sunscreen. Dress in layers because it can start out cold and warm up during the morning. We'll provide bags, gloves and grabbers so you won't have to bend over to pick up trash. Minimum age to participate is 16 years old. Lunch/Dinner or Refreshments: We'll pick a place for refreshments after the cleanup. How long: The highway clean up will take about 2 hours plus optional get together for refreshments afterwards. RSVP: Please remember to change your RSVP to "no" if you can't make it. This is common courtesy. Also especially important if you are the only other volunteer signed up, because we can't do the cleanup with only one person. Other details: Please post any questions you have in the comments and I'll update the event with more details.

💙LAST-MINUTE DODGERS NLCS WATCH PARTY! 🔥Come Watch With Us!

**LAST-MINUTE DODGERS PLANS?! WE GOT YOU! 💙⚾️🔥** The Dodgers are fighting for a spot in the **WORLD SERIES** — and we're getting together for a potential NLCS Game 6! **No watch crew? Come join ours!** We're meeting at **KTown Lounge inside Baja's Grill** for a big-screen playoff watch party, food, drinks, and new friends! 📺 Big screen + reserved our group section 🍺 **$5 beers \| $25 buckets** 🍹 **$12 margaritas \| 20% off premium drinks** 🌮**Happy Hour all day drink and food available!** **SUN, OCT 18 • 5 PM** 📍 Baja's Grill / KTown Lounge 3250 Wilshire Blvd #103, Los Angeles, CA 90010 **Come solo or bring friends — RSVP and let's watch together! 💙🔥** *Game 6 takes place only if necessary. We'll update everyone if the series ends earlier.*

🍜 Hainan Chicken, Noodles at Nandao 🍜

This time we’re heading to **Nandao Rice & Noodle**, a newer Monterey Park spot specializing in Singaporean-style Hainan chicken rice, noodles, wontons and a few things that sound suspiciously like we’re going to order way too much food. Their **Hainan chicken rice** is the headliner: tender poached chicken, savory rice and three sauces that give you plenty of opportunity to pretend you know exactly which combination is correct. The braised beef noodle soup, spicy pork-and-shrimp wontons and chicken lime cold noodles have also been getting a lot of attention. The *LA Times* recently went so far as to call Nandao one of its favorite SGV spots right now. [Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2026-09-10/best-hainan-chicken-in-la-nandao-rice-noodle?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Yelp diners have been praising the tender Hainan and soy-sauce chicken, flavorful rice, friendly service and seasoning, which is usually a much better sign than a restaurant describing its own food as "mouthwatering." [Roadtrippers](https://maps.roadtrippers.com/us/monterey-park-ca/food-drink/nandao-rice-noodle-monterey-park-ca--0) So come hungry. Order something you've never tried, steal recommendations from the person next to you, and meet some new people over bowls of carbs and meat. Basically civilization at its finest. **Yelp:** [Nandao Rice & Noodle on Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/nandao-rice-and-noodle-monterey-park?utm_source=chatgpt.com) **RSVP Info:** Space is limited, so RSVP early. Reminder: Please bring enough cash, Venmo, or Zelle to cover your portion. My Venmo is @Marvin-Quitoriano or Zelle me at 6264845164