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Screenwriting Tribe 7-9PM April 19th

**FIRST WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE IS FREE.** Bring a friend. **After 1st visit: Donation only.** Collected during workshop. QR codes to Venmo and PayPal provided, Or cash. The aim is to cover the expenses of running the workshop. It's not set up to be a money-making venture. The workshop is as good as those in attendance make it. **TO WORKSHOP PAGES** OF YOUR SCREENPLAY: YOU 👉MUST👈🏼 HAVE AN RSVP 👉AND👈🏼 WRITE "PAGES" AS A COMMENT HERE ON THIS EVENT PAGE. Read details below... We meet in the community room of the HULU building/Colorado Center, **2500 Broadway, Santa Monica** CA 90404. **First floor.** **Short walkway to glass door right near street (by "HULU" sign next to sidewalk)**. **• Tribe consists of writers and some actors helping writers to sharpen their screenplays, and their skills in the craft.** • A diversity of ages, life experiences, and voices, are helpful to have in the workshop. Ages 16 and over. \*\* Maintain your RSVP status. If you RSVP, but can't attend:\*\* \*\* Please, cancel your RSVP ASAP.\*\* You do so on this MeetUp page. It prevents writers from spending money to make copies of their script pages for you. \*\* To sign up for having your script pages read by and get feedback from the group:\*\* \*\* First RSVP\*\* to sign up for pages. \*\* If you sign up for pages, and change your mind:\*\* DELETE your pages comment AND leave a post "Canceling pages." This gives another writer time to prepare pages. **• Canceling pages does not cancel your RSVP.** If you ARE NOT going to attend, please: ALSO cancel your RSVP. **• BEFORE you sign up for pages: A, B, C, D...** A • **Know you need to bring sets of pages for those who attend so they can both read and write notes on them.** B • **OWN and study the books:** 1. **Screenplay Repair Manual** 2. **The Screenwriter's Bible** by David Trottier 3. **Dr. Format Tells All** by David Trottier C • **Have an RSVP** D • **Be one of the first 4 to sign up for pages.** **• We workshop feature and short film screenplays, and episodic, anthology, limited/mini series, serial series, and single cam sitcom screenplays, and now also multi-cam sitcom scripts.** (We previously didn't workshop multi-cam scripts. Writers may want to consider that multi-cam sitcoms are not as popular as they were ten or more years ago. This makes getting a sitcom produced even less likely - unless you are an established sit-com writer, or an established stand-up comic. But maybe you will be the person who is successful in getting a new sitcom produced.) **• WE DO NOT WORKSHOP SOAP OPERA, MUSICAL, NC-17, OR X SCRIPTS.** **• Please format scripts in industry-standard 12 point Courier font**. **• Take one script through the workshop at a time, from the first page to "The End."** **• Own the material in the script.** No plagiarism. The script has to be something you can copyright. (No lyrics, poetry, book excerpts, life stories, or other material to which you do not own the rights. For instance, don't use Beatles song lyrics in your script.) **• The workshop is as good as the participants make it.** **Aim to write engaging scripts with broad market, investor & distributor appeal, and that may advance the careers of actors, directors, producers, and you.** **A screenplay is an investment proposal for film financiers.** **To sign up for pages: 1, 2, 3.** 1. **RSVP.** 2. **After RSVPing, type “pages” in the comments section.** **Bring enough copies of your script pages for everyone who has RSVPd.** (Closest Staples copy center location is on Bundy just north of Olympic. You can print from your laptop - the attendant can tell you how. Make sure the copy machine is set to black and white, and NOT color - so you aren't paying three times as much for color copies when all you need is black and white. You can also ask the attendant to make sure it is the thinner paper, and not the heavier paper that costs more). Staples closes at 6PM. Also, print double sided copies to save $ and paper. **We write feedback directly on the pages, and also give verbal feedback.** **Be prepared to assign your character dialogue to be read out loud by various people in attendance, and assign one person to be the narrator of the scene headings and description.** **We give verbal feedback after each set of pages.** **As a writer receives feedback, they are to be silent, even if asked questions. Listen. Take notes.** Feedback you consider "wrong" could instead be helpful in giving you some excellent ideas. Welcome it. Even if you then do the direct opposite in your script revision. **Sometimes attend when your pages aren't being read.** That will build your skills in unexpected ways. Participate in helping other writers with their scripts. **Please stay for the entire workshop.** **If you are not of the first 4 signing up for pages,** you can type **"backup pages"** as a comment – in case anyone cancels pages. **After you workshop 13 pages** (or the entire episode of a multi-cam) – **before you bring in the next pages – READ THE ENTIRE SCRIPT to give it a wave of polish.** **If you only have a few pages remaining unworkshopped,** still bring in 13 pages of the script = the remaining pages + pages before it = re-workshopping some of the previous pages. **Each script is the intellectual property of the writer.** **“If you’re not early, you’re late.”** – John Ritter

LET'S PLAY BOARD GAMES!

Screenwriting Tribe 7-9PM April 26th

**FIRST WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE IS FREE.** Bring a friend. **After 1st visit: Donation only.** Collected during workshop. QR codes to Venmo and PayPal provided, Or cash. The aim is to cover the expenses of running the workshop. It's not set up to be a money-making venture. The workshop is as good as those in attendance make it. **TO WORKSHOP PAGES** OF YOUR SCREENPLAY: YOU 👉MUST👈🏼 HAVE AN RSVP 👉AND👈🏼 WRITE "PAGES" AS A COMMENT HERE ON THIS EVENT PAGE. Read details below... We meet in the community room of the HULU building/Colorado Center, **2500 Broadway, Santa Monica** CA 90404. **First floor.** **Short walkway to glass door right near street (by "HULU" sign next to sidewalk)**. **• Tribe consists of writers and some actors helping writers to sharpen their screenplays, and their skills in the craft.** • A diversity of ages, life experiences, and voices, are helpful to have in the workshop. Ages 16 and over. • Maintain your RSVP status. If you RSVP, but can't attend: • Please, cancel your RSVP ASAP. You do so on this MeetUp page. It prevents writers from spending money to make copies of their script pages for you. • To sign up for having your script pages read by and get feedback from the group: • First RSVP to sign up for pages. • If you sign up for pages, and change your mind: DELETE your pages comment AND leave a post "Canceling pages." This gives another writer time to prepare pages. **• Canceling pages does not cancel your RSVP.** If you ARE NOT going to attend, please: ALSO cancel your RSVP. **• BEFORE you sign up for pages: A, B, C, D...** A • **Know you need to bring sets of pages for those who attend so they can both read and write notes on them.** B • **OWN and study the books:** 1. **Screenplay Repair Manual** 2. **The Screenwriter's Bible** by David Trottier 3. **Dr. Format Tells All** by David Trottier C • **Have an RSVP** D • **Be one of the first 4 to sign up for pages.** **• We workshop feature and short film screenplays, and episodic, anthology, limited/mini series, serial series, and single cam sitcom screenplays, and now also multi-cam sitcom scripts.** (We previously didn't workshop multi-cam scripts. Writers may want to consider that multi-cam sitcoms are not as popular as they were ten or more years ago. This makes getting a sitcom produced even less likely - unless you are an established sit-com writer, or an established stand-up comic. But maybe you will be the person who is successful in getting a new sitcom produced.) **• WE DO NOT WORKSHOP SOAP OPERA, MUSICAL, NC-17, OR X SCRIPTS.** **• Please format scripts in industry-standard 12 point Courier font**. **• Take one script through the workshop at a time, from the first page to "The End."** **• Own the material in the script.** No plagiarism. The script has to be something you can copyright. (No lyrics, poetry, book excerpts, life stories, or other material to which you do not own the rights. For instance, don't use Beatles song lyrics in your script.) **• The workshop is as good as the participants make it.** **Aim to write engaging scripts with broad market, investor & distributor appeal, and that may advance the careers of actors, directors, producers, and you.** **A screenplay is an investment proposal for film financiers.** **To sign up for pages: 1, 2, 3.** 1. **RSVP.** 2. **After RSVPing, type “pages” in the comments section.** **Bring enough copies of your script pages for everyone who has RSVPd.** (Closest Staples copy center location is on Bundy just north of Olympic. You can print from your laptop - the attendant can tell you how. Make sure the copy machine is set to black and white, and NOT color - so you aren't paying three times as much for color copies when all you need is black and white. You can also ask the attendant to make sure it is the thinner paper, and not the heavier paper that costs more). Staples closes at 6PM. Also, print double sided copies to save $ and paper. **We write feedback directly on the pages, and also give verbal feedback.** **Be prepared to assign your character dialogue to be read out loud by various people in attendance, and assign one person to be the narrator of the scene headings and description.** **We give verbal feedback after each set of pages.** **As a writer receives feedback, they are to be silent, even if asked questions. Listen. Take notes.** Feedback you consider "wrong" could instead be helpful in giving you some excellent ideas. Welcome it. Even if you then do the direct opposite in your script revision. **Sometimes attend when your pages aren't being read.** That will build your skills in unexpected ways. Participate in helping other writers with their scripts. **Please stay for the entire workshop.** **If you are not of the first 4 signing up for pages,** you can type **"backup pages"** as a comment – in case anyone cancels pages. **After you workshop 13 pages** (or the entire episode of a multi-cam) – **before you bring in the next pages – READ THE ENTIRE SCRIPT to give it a wave of polish.** **If you only have a few pages remaining unworkshopped,** still bring in 13 pages of the script = the remaining pages + pages before it = re-workshopping some of the previous pages. **Each script is the intellectual property of the writer.** **“If you’re not early, you’re late.”** – John Ritter

Let's Play Ultimate Werewolves/Two Rooms and a Boom Party Game + Boba/Tacos

* **Time**: Saturday - Doors open 5:00 PM * **Doors close**: 5:30 PM (hard close - no entry after) * **Game starts**: 5:30 PM (sharp; name tags finalized) * **Cover fee:** $5.00 per person for individuals who have attended 5 events or less in the past 3 months * **Location**: MEET TEA * **Address**: 5817 Rosemead Blvd, Temple City, CA 91780 \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ **Two Rooms and a Boom** This is a dedicated Two Rooms and a Boom night - fast rounds, big social energy, lots of laughs, and dessert to keep the vibes sweet while the accusations get spicy. Two Rooms and a Boom is a high-energy social deduction / negotiation party game. We split into two rooms (two groups), everyone receives a secret role, and you will spend short timed rounds talking, bluffing, trading information, and trying to figure out who is on which team. After each round, a few “hostages” swap rooms, and by the end, the final room mix determines which side wins. It is quick to learn, chaotic in the best way, and stays engaging because the room rotations constantly change who you are working with (or working against). For an 18-player group, please plan for a total playtime of about 30 minutes per game (this includes rule reminders, timed discussion rounds, hostage swaps between rooms, and the final reveal/scoring). Total time per game: 30 minutesBreak between games: 10 minutes \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ **Ultimate Werewolf** If we have time and enough interested players, we may also run Ultimate Werewolf, a classic social deduction game that is easy to learn, fast-paced, and great for larger groups. In Ultimate Werewolf, players are secretly assigned roles on opposing teams, usually Villagers and Werewolves, with some players receiving special abilities that can help uncover information, protect others, or create confusion. During the “day,” everyone discusses, accuses, and tries to determine who can be trusted, while during the “night,” the moderator calls on specific roles to act in secret. The game is highly interactive and driven by bluffing, deduction, and social reads. It is simple to pick up, exciting for groups, and approachable for first-timers. \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ **Food plan**: This meetup is hosted at MEET TEA, and everyone must purchase at least one item directly from MEET TEA. If you want to eat or order before the game starts, arrive early so you can place your order and still be ready for the 5:30 PM hard start. During breaks, please keep purchases quick and be mindful of the round schedule so we can stay on time. Bring a good poker face, a friendly attitude, and dessert energy - then let’s see who can talk their way to the win. **Venue Purchase Requirement:** Everyone must purchase at least one item from the menu at MEET TEA. **About the Menu:** MEET TEA serves desserts, snacks, and milk teas, with both classic and specialty tea options, plus additional food and snack items. Please plan accordingly and support the venue by ordering at least one item during the event. \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ **Disclaimers & Event Policies (Please Read)** **Hobbyist-run event / no venue affiliation:** This is a hobbyist-run social event. We are not affiliated with MEET TEA in any way. We are regular, paying customers, and this meetup is independently organized. **Assumption of risk**: Attendance is at your own risk. You are responsible for your own safety, conduct, and well-being before, during, and after the event. By attending, you assume all risk of injury, loss, or damages related to your participation. **Respect for game components:** Please handle all board game components with care. Do not bend, fold, crease, crumble, mark, or otherwise damage any game pieces, cards, or materials. Intentional or negligent damage may result in a permanent ban from future board game nights. **No-show and cancellation policy (24-hour requirement):** If you cannot attend, you must cancel with at least 24 hours’ notice. No-shows or late cancellations may result in removal from the group and/or a ban from future events. If you experience a genuine emergency, notify the organizer (Andy) as soon as possible. **Respectful conduct**: Treat everyone with respect and basic courtesy. This is a friendly social environment. Disrespectful, hostile, disruptive, or otherwise inappropriate behavior may result in removal from the event and/or restriction from future meetups. \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Event will cancel if there is not enough people. We need a minimum of 12 people. \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Accordingly, any cancellation made within 24 hours before the event start time will result in an immediate ban from all future events.If a ban is later lifted at the organizer’s sole discretion, a $100 per person deposit (Venmo to Andy) will be required for all future events. Failure to attend results in forfeiture of the deposit. \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ By signing up, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. \~\~\~\~\~\~\~ **Active Community Fee Policy** Starting March 9, 2026, attendees are subject to an Active Community Fee of up to $25 per calendar year. For events where this fee applies, $5.00 per event will be charged and credited toward the attendee’s $25.00 annual Active Community Fee until the full $25.00 has been paid for that calendar year. Once an attendee has satisfied the full $25.00 requirement, no additional Active Community Fee will be owed for the remainder of that same calendar year, provided the attendee remains active under the attendance requirement described below. This fee is a condition of continued participation in the community and is intended to support committed, ongoing attendance. Satisfaction of the $25.00 Active Community Fee grants the attendee the privilege of continued participation in eligible events for the remainder of that calendar year, without further Active Community Fee charges, unless that status is later reset under this policy. To remain current under this policy, an attendee must continue attending at least one event within every rolling three-month period after beginning payment toward the Active Community Fee. If an attendee stops attending for more than three months, their progress toward the $25.00 annual requirement resets. In that case, the attendee must begin again at $5.00 per applicable event until the $25.00 requirement is satisfied again. This policy resets with each new calendar year. Regardless of prior participation, all attendees must satisfy the Active Community Fee again in the next calendar year under the same terms. If an attendee is removed, banned, or denied future participation due to misconduct, disrespectful behavior, disruptive conduct, or other policy violations, any amounts previously paid toward the Active Community Fee are non-refundable. Payment of the fee does not create a right to attend and does not guarantee continued access to events. Participation remains a privilege and is always subject to organizer discretion and community standards. By attending, you acknowledge and agree to this fee policy.

VENICE BEACH WALKS

**Join Tide Tribe for a fun morning beach walk along the shoreline 🌊** **We’ll be walking on the sand near the water, barefoot if you’d like, from** **Venice Fishing Pier to Charlie’s Beach and back**. **It's a great way to get your steps in while enjoying fresh air and beautiful views. We'll walk at a relaxed pace, chat, and soak up the coastal vibes. Come for the exercise, stay for the laughs, and let's kick off the day together!** **Event Details:** * **Time: 11:00AM** * **Route: Venice Fishing Pier → Charlie's Beach → Return** * **Total Time: Approximately 60 minutes total** * **30-minute walk to the pier** * **30-minute walk back** * **Pace: Easy and social** **What to Wear:** * **Comfortable walking shoes or barefoot** **What to Bring:** * **Water** * **Sunscreen** * **Towel** **Meeting Location: Venice Fishing Pier entrance**

Downey Library Game Day

Come play board games and card games with us at the Downey Library. We welcome starting players all the way to expert players. Please bring a copy of the games you would like to play, or we have copies to play. The Downey Public Library also has a collection of games to play. Some examples of popular board games are Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, and Terraforming Mars. Some examples of popular card games are Flip 7, Century Spice Road, and Splendor. We like to learn new games and to teach new games. There is no fee, and food and drink is welcome, just please clean up after yourself. We are in the area, to the left of the main entrance. Note that there are no parking restrictions on the weekend or holidays; please respect the Embassy Suites reserved parking. Hosted by Mark Shocklee.

Traditional HK MahJong School & Tournament

🀄 Join Our Traditional Mahjong Classes & Tournament! Ready to dive into the World of mahjong? Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, our in-person Traditional Mahjong classes are the perfect place to start. Learn the rules for Traditional Hong Kong Mahjong, build winning strategies with points, and gain confidence at the table—then put your skills to the test in our exciting Mahjong Tournament! It’s a fun, social way to meet new people and enjoy the game together. It is also an important way to pay homage and learn how mahjong originated with its Chinese roots. Don’t miss out—we’ll see you at the tables! 🀄 💲 Pricing: Open Play – $10 Classes – $35 Tournament Entry – $48 (Early Bird) / $53 (At the Door) ‼️‼️ Please pay in advance at Partiful via Venmo and kindly indicate in the memo what you are registering for (Class or Open Play) to ensure proper processing. 🎟️ Tournament tickets are purchased at the Eventbrite link above. ‼️Due to the mandatory 4 person per table tournament play, we are sorry but there will be NO REFUNDS allowed‼️ 📅 Event Schedule: 11:00 AM – Classes Begin 12:00 PM – Open Play Begins 2:30 PM – Registration 3:00 PM – Tournament Begins 3:00–6:00 PM – East & South Rounds 6:00 PM – Break 6:30–9:30 PM – West & North Rounds 10:00 PM – Award Presentation

Press X to MUNCH (420 Celebration)

Hello fellow gamers and 420 lovers! **Press X to Munch** is a 420 celebration open to gamers of all varieties, especially 420 lovers. The premise is simple, come lounge with us, get munchies like never before, and meet some of the most passionate gamers this side of California! Don’t forget to bring a towel! (iykyk) **Games Provided by Host:** Multiple console gaming stations with Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Play Station 4 with games such as Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Overcooked, Gang Beasts, and more! Additionally, there will be party games like Taco-Cat-Goat-Cheese-Pizza, Cards Against Humanity, and more! For those who crave a psychedelic journey - a VR station will be setup with Realms of Flow so you can sit back, relax, and let the world around you fade away. **Alcohol and 420:** Our venue is in a non-smoking community but a dedicated smoking zone will be established. Please do not smoke outside the designated space or indoors, or you may be asked to leave. Edible 420 products, vapes, and electric dab rigs are highly proffered and are okay for use anywhere on the roof! For safety reasons, please **do not bring torches** to the venue. **NO CIGARETTES.** Alcohol such as beer and wine are acceptable but absolutely **NO HARD ALCOHOL**. Please drink, consume, vape, and smoke responsibly. **A Flock of Gamers and the host are not responsible for any participant that uses substances beyond reasonable limits.** Highly intoxicated participants may be asked to leave. **What to Bring:** Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite games to share! Anyone may set up their own gaming console / game at any station not being used. Due to limited power access, if you wish to bring your own display, please reach out to the host for approval first. Anyone who provides a game, console, or equipment to share with guests is encouraged to establish their own rules for the safe handling of their items and all guests are expected to respect and abide by those rules. If you are not bringing a console or game, please bring a controller just in case! **Food and BBQ:** The host will be providing water and other snacks. Guests may bring any food items they wish and are encouraged to bring something shareable. 2 Barbeque pits are available to any guest who wants to prepare food for themselves or others. Guests are expected to share the barbeque pits politely. Paper plates and utensils will be available. **RSVP Policy:** 25-participant maximum. No admission fee. If you RSVP please be sure you are free and plan to participate. Members who RSVP and do not show will be noted and may be removed from future RSVP lists until otherwise determined by the host. **IMPORTANT:** For more details about our policies and practices, including instructions on how to access the rooftop, please read our House Rules by clicking or copy and pasting the link below. [Flock of Gamers - House Rules.pdf](https://1drv.ms/b/c/11719e91f44edfca/IQB4HNO3YVLfQ7Jr7cbU1FziARIBwxb4TIt1kFUPcbh71oM) By participating in any of our events you agree to abide by the policies outlined in this text and in our House Rules. **Photos:** We take pictures at every event. Photography is one of Troy's passions. These pictures are used for the promotion of the community but can also be an opportunity for you to receive FREE self portraits. Please speak with Troy on arrival if you would like to receive a copy of a photo of you or if you would like them to be deleted. We respect all privacy requests. **Donations:** We never charge an entrance fee. The joy of bringing people together is priceless! Each event is an opportunity to elevate the experience, and we want to manifest all that limitless potential! We ask all members of the community to consider donating to this effort. With your help we can make each event as fun and memorable as we can handle! Let’s fly!! Thank you for reading! -A Flock of Gamers <3

Lets Play Pickleball at Barnes Park

Sat. Poker SNG: Play Bold. Make Mistakes. Learn Fast.

**It's time to put what your learn into practice and start making mistakes!** ### 🃏 The Morning’s High-Energy Flow: **Arrive 30 mins early** for a lightning-fast "Poker 101" crash course (or pass our fun mini-quiz) to get your "License to Play." Then, dive into our **Signature Home Tournament SNG (Sit & Go)**: 1. **The Session:** Dive into a structured social play experience. It’s the perfect, no-cost way to test your skills and discover the thrill of the game without the intimidation of a casino. 2. **Hand Review:** We wrap up with a collaborative "Hand History" discussion—analyzing the most exciting plays of the morning over snacks and drinks. 🏆 **Rewards** 🥇 1st — $50 structured learning session + 1-month membership + points 🥈 2nd — $20 foundational session + points 🥉 3rd — points *** ### 🥂 Join the Tribe! We’re looking for the bold, the curious, and the brilliant. 🌹 Seats are prioritized for women players, with limited spots open to guests. ⚠️ Limited seats. RSVP required. **Join our Frenzy Rose Association — a fun, hands-on experience designed especially for women who want to explore the mind game behind poker.** **Let’s turn those "What ifs" into "Check-Raises!" See you at the table! 🌹✨**

21+ Friday Night Socials, Pickleball Freeplay

Our event operates in public court space on a first come, first serve basis. Volunteers dedicate their time to setup and share with our attendees and community members. We cannot guarantee court space. Reach out to our organizing members to see how you can help. we generally set up between 4:45 pm to 6 pm depending on organizers' availability. [Outdoorathleticsclub.org](https://Outdoorathleticsclub.org) Join our community here! Operating on a pay it forward model. Donations are for making the future enjoyable for others. [OAC Venmo](https://www.venmo.com/u/outdoorathleticsclub) **AGENDA** 5pm-9pm : Pickleball Freeplay (rotation) **You can read the rules here!** [OAC Pickleball Rules](https://outdoorathleticsclub.org/rules-of-pickleball) **For people asking what paddle to get.** [OAC Paddles](https://outdoorathleticsclub.org/top-3-oac-pickleball-paddle-picks-of-2024/) **For more Pickleball Information** [Ultimate Pickleball Guide](https://outdoorathleticsclub.org/oac-ultimate-pickleball-guide/) **Community Rules :** Before you dive into our community, please take a moment to review our rules. These are in place to ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved 1. Be Respectful and Kind: Always interact with other members with kindness and respect. Joking around is fine, but be mindful of others' feelings. Inflammatory, prejudicial, or defaming comments will not be tolerated.