Community Support Los Angeles

R LIFE Connect 開放交流日｜Community Open House

Join us for the first **R LIFE Connect Community Open House** — a professional yet welcoming gathering designed to bring together local professionals, homeowners, investors, entrepreneurs, and community members who are interested in learning, connecting, and growing. R Life Connect was created as a space for meaningful conversations, practical education, and new connections across topics such as **real estate, investing, financial education, business, entrepreneurship, and personal growth**. During this first gathering, we will: * Introduce the vision and purpose of R LIFE Connect * Meet fellow members of the local community * Share interests, experiences, and ideas * Explore future workshop, seminar, and networking topics * Discuss areas of interest in real estate, finance, business, and personal development * Build valuable local connections in a relaxed environment No preparation is required. Simply come with an open mind, your questions, and an interest in meeting others in the community. We look forward to welcoming you to R LIFE Connect. *** 歡迎參加首次 **R LIFE Connect 開放交流日**。 R LIFE Connect 是一個結合專業交流、實用資訊與社群連結的平台，希望匯聚在地的專業人士、屋主、投資者、創業家，以及對 **房地產、投資、財務教育、商業發展、創業與個人成長** 有興趣的朋友。 在這次首次聚會中，我們將： * 介紹 R LIFE Connect 的理念與未來方向 * 認識在地不同領域的朋友與專業人士 * 交流彼此的興趣、經驗與想法 * 一起討論未來的講座、工作坊與交流活動主題 * 分享房地產、財務、商業與個人成長相關議題 * 在輕鬆自在的環境中建立有價值的人脈與連結 不需要特別準備，帶著你的想法、問題與好奇心一起來參與即可。 期待在 R LIFE Connect 與你見面。

Weekly Volunteering with @Myfriendshousela Skid Row

LOVE+ LGBTQ+ Ministry Gathering

Come as you are and be part of a welcoming community rooted in love, connection, and belonging. The LOVE+ LGBTQ+ Ministry creates a safe and affirming space to **Love, Support, Inspire, and Expand**. This gathering is open to everyone, including LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, families, and friends. Whether you are looking for community, meaningful conversation, support, or simply a place where you can be fully yourself, you are welcome here. **Date:** Sunday, August 30 **Time:** 12:30 PM–2:00 PM **Location:** 6161 Whitsett Ave., North Hollywood, CA Join us as we build a community where every person is seen, valued, celebrated, and loved.

Social hike & coffee - Kenneth Hahn hike

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\, September 13 \| 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").

Sunset Sessions at One Colorado Pasadena 🎶 | Indie Soul, R&B & Groove

Hey Everyone! 👋 Join me for the **final concert of the summer series at One Colorado Pasadena!** 🌅🎶 Come out on **Friday, August 28th** for a relaxed evening of **Caught a Ghost**, featuring soulful **indie electro-soul, R&B, funk, and groove** at **Sunset Sessions \| Live Music & Libations in Old Town Pasadena**. Great music, sunset vibes, drinks, and good company to close out the summer! 🍹🎵 We’ll **meet up at 6 PM** to grab a spot together and settle in before the music starts. **Note:** I won’t be able to reserve or hold seats, so please plan to arrive early if you’d like a good table or spot, as it can fill up quickly. The **live performance runs from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM**, giving us a couple of hours to enjoy the music, catch up, and unwind together. Bring your own food while enjoying the music. There will be no potluck. We’ll be listening to **Caught a Ghost**, bringing a soulful blend of indie soul, R&B, funk, and electronic grooves—the perfect soundtrack for a warm Pasadena summer night. 📍 **Location:** One Colorado, 41 Hugus Aly, Pasadena, CA 91103 🎟️ **Admission:** Free 🍸 **Drinks:** Available for purchase (each person covers their own) It’s an easygoing, no-stress kind of hang—just good music, good vibes, and a nice way to kick off the weekend. If you’re free, come join me 👍 See you there!

A South Pas/Garfield Park & Beyond, 10K-Step Challenge #28 [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**

Funtastic Hike at Gabrielino Trail. Moderate Paced.

Join us for a moderate-level hike on the beautiful Gabrielino Trail. This scenic trail features stunning views, shaded paths, and peaceful stream crossings. While the full Gabrielino Trail is 8.2 miles, we will cover approximately **5 miles** in **2.5 hours**, making this an enjoyable outing for moderate-level hikers. **Event Details:** **Meetup Location**: Parking lot of Riparian Zone **Address:** JPL Bridge, Explorer Rd, Altadena, CA 91001 Parking lot link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/1zNTNbp4QUaGBi79A](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1zNTNbp4QUaGBi79A) **Trail information:** \- Length: Estimated 5 miles \- Difficulty: Moderate \- Feature: Tree shades\, stream crossings \- One stream crossing **What to Bring:** * Comfortable hiking shoes * Water (at least 1 liter) * Snacks or light refreshments * Sunscreen and a hat for sun protection * Hiking poles if preferred * Extra pair of socks or shoes to change after hiking (optional) **Hiking Disclaimer:** Please note that by joining this hike, you agree to take full responsibility for your personal safety. The organizers are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage during the event. Be sure you are physically fit and prepared for the hike.

A San Marino/Lacy Park & Beyond, 10k-Steps Challenge #42 [TCP MOAI Adventure]

**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!** **SNIFF - EXPLORE - EXERCISE** [**THIS IS A WALK FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE DOGS - AND FOR THOSE WHO DO**] **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**

"We Love LA" Pickleball All Levels Welcome

The Healing Circle LA, weekly at @Solefolks Leimert Park

Big Gay Sunday @ AT Center