So Cal Happy Hour Hiking & Backpacking

Welcome to The Waitlist!
The Waitlist is for people who love waiting in line or having their names on a waitlist, nothing more.

So, if you’re that sort of person please join the Waitlist, and just relax and enjoy!

Thank You!

4th of July Picnic & Fireworks – Join Us!

Let’s celebrate together with a catered potluck picnic—a fun, safe, and social way to enjoy the holiday.

To keep things simple and organized, we’re collecting contributions to cover food, drinks, and supplies. All food will be catered and ready at the start at 12 noon.

Non-Refundable Contribution:

• $20 if paid by June 27
• $25 after June 27

✅ How to RSVP:

1. Add yourself to the waitlist (everyone starts here—event is not full).
2. Submit payment (see pinned comment section for options and more details)
3. You’ll be moved to the “Going” list once payment is received.

This helps us confirm committed attendees and plan accurately.

📍 Vincent Lugo Park
Location: 1305 Prospect Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91776
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Almansor Park
Location: 800 S Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801
Time: 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Please remember to bring:

• A foldable chair or blanket
• A jacket or sweater for the evening
• A small portable cooler, if you have one
• A portable wagon or cart to help transport food and supplies when we move to Almansor later in the day

🎶 Elton John Tribute Night Under the Stars – Free Concert & Meetup 🎶

Featuring: Kenny Metcalf as Elton – The Early Years

📍 Lower Loma Alta Park, Altadena
🗓 Saturday, July 5th
🕕 Meetup starts at 6:00 PM | Concert begins at 7:00 PM

Get ready for a magical summer night of music, fun, and community! 🌟

Join me at Lower Loma Alta Park in Altadena for an unforgettable free outdoor concert as part of the summer concert series — featuring the incredible Kenny Metcalf as Elton, a spot-on tribute to the legendary Elton John.

Expect dazzling costumes, spectacular vocals, and all the hits you know and love, backed by a powerhouse band!

🎉 What to Expect:

• A low-pressure, no-pressure vibe — come to relax, enjoy the music, and meet friendly faces.
• Bring your own food, snacks, or drinks — whatever you’d like to enjoy during the show!
• No potluck this time, but if you insist on bringing something to share, you're welcome to.
• Dancing, singing along, and just soaking in the energy of a summer evening outdoors.

Let’s meet at 6:00 PM to get settled, hang out, and enjoy a casual meet-and-greet before the show kicks off at 7:00 PM.

The concert is expected to run about 2 hours, but feel free to stay and chill until 9-10 PM with the group.

💃🕺 Grab your blanket or lawn chair, bring your good vibes, and let’s enjoy a free night of Elton John magic together!

Join me for a 6miles evening hike. Let's finish the day with clear mind so we enjoy the rest of the week days. It's been a while since our last hike around this area. Let’s hike again and enjoy the great mountains, nice views of downtown LA, beautiful sunset announcing the end of the day, and the perfect weather.
We are starting a little at 5:00pm at the trail head going N and come down S. (only)

What to bring:
2 liters of water, hiking poles, Hiking shoes, and a snack.
It’s 6 miles loop hike moderate pace.
Elevation: 1,500’ gain
Parking: street parking. Usually is plenty of parking.
Be aware that The Organizer, Assistant Organizers and event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the event. Each person who signs up for an event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizer, Assistant Organizers and event hosts of this Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activi