Civic Engagement Los Angeles

Beautiful Minds: A Community Wellbeing Festival

**Overview** We're outside! If you've never joined us before, you're in for a treat. Don't miss this FREE event packed with wellness, resources, & fun! **Beautiful Minds: A Community Wellbeing Festival** **Location:** **Compton College Quad, Art Gallery & Multipurpose Room** #### **Join us for a day of empowerment, resources, and community connection!** Beautiful Minds is a FREE health and wellness community outreach with a focus on mental health, resources and empowering our community. Its thoughtful design supports the four essential pillars of health (mental, physical, social and spiritual). This vibrant festive event brings together elements of a Health Fair, a Resource Fair and a variety of interactive wellness activities led by holistic practitioners, expert-led community conversations, live music, cultural dance, line dance, free food and much more. Come hang out, socialize, connect, learn and grow all while enjoying the lively atmosphere. For More Details look us up on Eventbrite. ### **🚗 Easy Access & Parking** We want your experience to be easy and welcoming! **Plenty of free parking is available on campus**, making it simple to attend and enjoy the event. #### **Reserve Your Spot Today!** #### **Admission is FREE, and while NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED, your registration helps us plan responsibly.** **FOR ADA ACCOMMODATIONS PLEASE EMAIL: HELLO@MYSISTERMYFRIENDBCS.COM OR CALL (855) 778-1600.** ####

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

Ballotpalooza

Weekly Volunteering with @Myfriendshousela Skid Row

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/)

Possi Global's Life is Positively Remarkable Forum featuring Benedicta Ogbonnaya

**Join Us for the Life is Positively Remarkable Forum!** **📍 Online Event** – Join from Anywhere **📅 Date:** Monday, May 18, 2026 **⏰ Time:** 9:00 AM PT / 9:30 PM IST **🎤 Special Guest: Benedicta Ogbonnaya** Hosted by Cys Bronner, ActionSteps4Success Founder and Possi Global Gratitude Evangelist **Secure your spot today! The Positively Remarkable Forum** **[TinyURL.com/PossiPossi](TinyURL.com/PossiPossi)** Step into an inspiring and heartfelt conversation centered on one of the most meaningful Pillars of Strength: **Show That You Care**. Our featured guest, **Benedicta Ogbonnaya**, is a visionary leader, pastor, educator, and humanitarian with more than **28 years of experience** in community service, public health, and advocacy for underserved populations. As Founder and CEO of **Give Water Give Life**, Benedicta leads global efforts to provide clean drinking water to communities across Africa, changing lives through compassion, leadership, and service. Her professional journey includes leadership roles in **early childhood development, public health outreach, and pastoral care** — and her commitment to supporting the unhoused, disaster recovery, and interfaith collaboration has touched lives from **Haiti to Appalachia to Venice Beach**. 💬 Topic: **Show That You Care** Compassion + Service = Positive Impact In a world that often moves too fast, caring deeply for others can be one of the most powerful acts of leadership. The pillar **Show That You Care** reminds us that kindness, empathy, and service are not weaknesses — they are strengths that uplift individuals, strengthen communities, and inspire hope. Benedicta will share insights from her extraordinary journey of humanitarian leadership, faith, public health, and community outreach, offering powerful reminders of how compassion in action can create meaningful and lasting change. ✨ Why Attend? • **Be Inspired by Purpose:** Learn how one person’s commitment to service can impact lives around the world. • **Strengthen Compassionate Leadership:** Discover practical ways to lead with empathy and care. • **Expand Your Perspective:** Explore how service and positivity create ripple effects in communities. • **Connect with Community:** Engage with like-minded individuals committed to making positivity a habit. Hosted by **Cys Bronner**, Founder of ActionSteps4Success and Possi Global Gratitude Evangelist, this forum continues the mission of helping individuals live with greater purpose, gratitude, and positivity. This session is part of the powerful **7 Pillars of Strength** from Norm Dominguez’s acclaimed book *The Magic of Positivity*, with this month’s focus on **Show That You Care** — the pillar that reminds us meaningful change begins when we genuinely care for one another. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired, encouraged, and reminded that **Life is Positively Remarkable!** **Secure your spot today! The Positively Remarkable Forum** **[TinyURL.com/PossiPossi](TinyURL.com/PossiPossi)** #Positivity #ShowThatYouCare #PossiGlobal #LifeIsPositivelyRemarkable #Leadership #CommunityImpact #HumanitarianLeadership #PersonalGrowth #InspiredLiving #ActionSteps4Success

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/)

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!

A SOUTH PAS/GARFIELD PARK 10K - The Canis Pack Walk #21/Sniff Explore Exercise

🐩🦮🐕( **FREE 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**

Recycle for Veterans

Newport Beach Pier location Parking lot 2100 W Oceanfront Newport, CA Do you care about the environment? The beaches? Would you like to help our veterans? Come and join to help do a beach clean up and meet a lot of people! Veterans and non-veterans are all welcome! People of all ages are also welcome! If you need to do volunteer hours then this place and event is just for you! You can make an impact to help the environment! Click for your free ticket! Newport Beach Pier Cleanup with Veterans! Date: May 16 • 09:00 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/newport-beach-pier-cleanup-with-veterans-tickets-1981338867890?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android&sg=606597e5f9d3e9399b0be71fa4d944b51b6c6b22416cd1325f94edeaa41d539eb0704e0decd09b613fb13a35f1da8f51cd7c8964c01149f7e3ca602e23e8be086c134f4aea879a9d2c05eba2fe

10k-Steps Challenge & Social Walk #35 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**

Funtastic Hike at Arroyo Seco. Moderate Paced.

Join us for a **moderate-paced, friendly hike** at **Arroyo Seco**! This scenic 4-mile trail offers beautiful nature views, a mostly flat path, and a great chance to meet like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to get some fresh air, stay active, or just enjoy good company, this is the perfect way to start your day! ⏰ **Time:** [9:30 AM] (Please arrive 5 minutes early) 📍 **Where:** 319 San Pascual Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Click the Meetup app map for exact coordinates. **What to Bring**: * Comfortable hiking shoes * Water bottle (stay hydrated!) * Sunscreen and a hat * Snacks if you’d like to enjoy a quick break * Fast friendly dogs on a leash are welcome! * Feel free to invite friends—this is a casual, social hike.