FUN, AWESOME, CHEAP Things Happening in LA

May Theme: Memorial Day: Choose Your Battles (Flavors that Clash)
We're Making: Surprise
Guests include: Kyle Ayers (Never Seen It), Daniel Webb (Netflix), Dylan Adler (Comedy Central), and Gabby Lamb
Price of Tickets (Includes dessert & potential Prizes): $15 Presale, $20 day of
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*Admission is only valid through ticket link, Meetup RSVP does not count as a ticket

MEMORIAL DAY– CASUAL BICYCLING - EZ RENTALS SOCIAL EXERCISE
Wear your Red, White and Blue! 10:00 Start. An Annual Favorite. A Special Ride in recognition of Memorial Day and more American Flags you may have ever seen in one day! Wear your Red, White and Blue! This will include 1,776 flags at the Field of Honor at Castaway Park. https://exchangeclubofnewportharbor.com/field-of-honor/
Great for first timers, shy people, and expert riders. Are you ready for a beautiful fun day? We have scheduled stops along the way to ‘Group Up’ and hydrate. Any kind of bike as long as it rolls or rent one. (Bike Rentals – see end of post – very easy – Liam is open Memorial Day!)
JUST SHOW UP
If this seems too challenging or uncertain – just come and do the first part. This is how the ride is designed. The point is to get out and show up for social exercise in the beauty of where we live. (EZ Bike Rentals – see end of post)
LEADER
Roz – 714-728-2033 - Text with questions. To support these rides my Zelle is aeroebizdev@gmail.com Thank You!
A MICRODOSING LIFE RIDE.
If you are in a hurry to get somewhere – this is not the ride for you because the journey IS the destination.
We plan the ride you bring the enthusiasm.
- Socialize
- Exercise
- Meet New People
- Sightsee
- Be outdoors and by the ocean.
HISTORY OF OCEAN BIKE TOURS
We have led over 400 bike tours over recent years on bike paths, side roads and paved trails (No PCH) along the ocean from Laguna Beach to the Queen Mary. Meet new friends, like-minded people, exercise and enjoy the beauty of where we live. Please read the entire post.
PARKING
There is free, safe and easy parking at the start. It is a dead-end street. If renting a bike it will be brought to the start.
SELF REGULATED FUN
We ride as a safe, supportive group for casual exercise in well-organized rides and everyone is Self-Responsible. You should have a basic level of fitness and show up with a bike in good working order or rent a bike. You are responsible for You. Helmets recommended.
START
10:00 sharp! – Monday - Leaving from the Galley Cafe - 829 Harbor Island Dr in Newport Beach 92660. Come early and relax.
RETURN BY
3:00+/- Route is designed to be individually shortened as needed.
THE RIDE
Plan for 4+/- hours and 17+/- miles. Leave from the Galley Café and Bayside to Corona del Mar. Then a gentle climb up to CDM Heights through an outdoor Sculpture Garden to Memorial Park and a Marine Honor guard. Climbing Memorial Hill is optional. After lunch we then come back to Newport via back bay to Castaway Park and the Field of Honor – then as there is time and desire we can go to Balboa Peninsula and The Wedge. Bring money for lunch and the ferry which is $2.25 one way. We plan the ride you bring the enthusiasm.
PICNIC LUNCH
We will pause for a picnic at Harbor View Shopping Center for lunch. Pack your lunch or there are many places in this shopping center to buy food. We break for lunch and complete the ride. There is no need for a bike lock.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Bike outings are rewarding and pleasant activities, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of including Covid 19. Those include, but are not limited to, impact or fall injuries, broken or dislocated bones. By signing up for this bike trip, you assume the risks of the outing and agree to release the organization, the trip organizer, and other participants from claims for any and all injuries or other losses sustained during this trip. HELMETS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
BEHAVIOR
Please! – No creepy, negative types, anger issues or controlling behavior invited. This is always a supportive group of like-minded people, and it is important that people feel safe. Some adventurous people are trying Meet Up and a bike ride for the first time and we plan with this in mind.
THE NO’s
No boom boxes
No politics
No using a phone while riding
No complaining
THE YES’s
Helmets
Shoes – Protect your feet
Pump your tires before you come.
Positive Attitude
EZ BIKE RENTALS DELIVERED TO THE START
CALL LIAM (Bike Rental Owner) before Saturday 4:00 to schedule a rental.
Liam brings the rental to our starting place at the Galley Café.
What Service! Sports Rents – Liam: 714-600-9941 - Balboa Island

The Hollywood Sculpture Garden is really a neat place . . . AND WE GET TO VISIT AND HAVE A 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.
(for free)
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 "New To Meetup Mixer." Meaning if you are new to Meetup, or new to the group, been in the group for a while but not attended an event or even just new to the city, . . . then come.
A perfect way to meetup some quality people over some even better wine.
And very perfect if this is your first meetup ever!! Come join us.
If you are an existing member, . . . then you are equally welcome. After all . . who will be the welcome wagon for all the new people?
Now . . . A little bit MORE about this event:
Sunset is expected for 7:58 PM
6 PM Event STARTS
5 to 6 PM . . . General arrival window.
6 to 7:58 . . . General socializing & art appreciation over food and drinks.
7:58 PM . . . . Sunset (if all goes according to plan)
8:30 PM . . . . The light show begins
8:30 to 9:30 . . . More socializing and art.
9:30 onwards . . . the night is young. Head off to other cool places with new friends.
Oh!!!!!! One other thing
It's Pot-luck/Drink-luck.
Your ticket for entry is a dish or a drink. Bring anything that is good to share for serve 10 people. Or a nice bottle of wine, or dozen beers (if cheap beer), 6 pack of craft beer.
We will provide the tables, dishes, plastic-ware, cups, napkins, etc.
Frist: RSVP
SECOND: Be sure to Fill out the Attendees Form so have name on guest list https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9
Third: Pick up a dish or drink 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!!! 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
And to see pix from past visits. https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGoqMzDfCuFT4NDJA
The Plan:

• Event Starts 6:00 PM
• We socialize . . . Catch Sunset.
• Then more socialize and the the lights will go on.

Question: Tell me about this socialize thing?
Answer: It's a Potluck. Bring a dish. OR bring Merlot. Then social happens from there.
Question: The cost for all this?
Answer: FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE. And bring a dish or drinks.
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.
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 ALSO a companion event of Daytime Coffee And Conversation in The Garden https://www.meetup.com/sevenarts/events/311274042/
If daytime is your jam . . . then that's the event for you!!
For EITHER event . . . Be sure to Fill out the Attendees Form so have name on guest list https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9
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.

For a detailed Day By Day itinerary Click Here to fill out the form and receive information.

Land Tour cost $2997 per person, double occupancy (we match roommates for those willing to share and save).
If you want your own room: Solo occupancy $3867

The only way to secure your spot for this meetup is a $325 deposit that is refundable up to 90 days before departure.
Click here for secure deposit link

When you make a deposit be sure to fill out this ATTENDEE’S FORM.
As mentioned, . . . the cost is $2997. This is for the "Land" portion only. International airfare is not included. This gives you the flexibility to have a flight with timing that works best for you. Or to use points/miles.
Ekaterina can also help arrange your airfare.
To contact her for more info, CLICK HERE to send her a message.

What is included in the cost:
✔ Meet & greet upon arrival at the airport
✔ 3 Nights in Bangkok
✔ 3 Nights in Phuket
✔ 3 Nights in Krabi
✔ Accommodation with daily breakfast as mention
✔ Airfare from Bangkok to Phuket
✔Transfer services in private air-conditioned vehicle
✔English speaking guide throughout program
✔Entrance fees, other boat fees where applicable
✔ Meals as listed in the program
✔Bottled water on coach during transfer
✔ Airport arrival and departure transfers in Bangkok
✔ Airport arrival transfer in Phuket (one time together for the group)
✔ Airport departure transfers in Krabi
✔ Road transfer from Phuket to Krabi

What is not included:

• International Airfare
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• Visa
• Early check-in and late check-out
• Tips, drinks, personal expenses and others
• Travel insurance

Want more info?
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OR
RSVP to the event with your email to receive additional info.
OR
CLICK HERE to send me a message
Whatever is easiest for you!

Still have questions?
We do a Q & A Zoom once a month.
CLICK HERE for our Q & A Zoom. RSVP on that event to get a reminder for the zoom.

We believe in good, decent social. This event is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective. We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
Click Here to see or join our other events

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