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AFF: Opening Night Film: The Cycle of Love

Join Us for two films the short **By the Fire** and feature A Cycle of Love. [https://thecycleoflovefilm.com/](https://thecycleoflovefilm.com/ "https://thecycleoflovefilm.com/") To purchase tickets: [https://app.entertainmentoxygen.com/festivals/awarenessfestival/feed/the-cycle-of-love](https://app.entertainmentoxygen.com/festivals/awarenessfestival/feed/the-cycle-of-love) **17 years of powerful paradigm shifting films.** **We search the globe each year for the best Independent Filmmakers to bring you beautiful, thoughtful, entertaining films that inspire as much as they inform.** **As a community of filmmakers we offer films that do more than entertain.** **We aim to raise awareness and inspire positive action through immersive film & media, filmmaker panels, networking events and community partnerships to create a more peaceful, healthy and just world.** **The most important ingredient is - YOU!** Throughout the festival your experience is enhanced with industry panels, special media presentations, and gala events! Mix and mingle with fellow attendees, connect with directors, producers, and influencers from all over the world. Enjoy conscious art, music, yummy food and special events. Attend the Awards ceremony - you get to vote on your festival favs, and at the closing night gala - dance to tunes spun by celebrity guest DJ, enjoy gourmet vegan food donated by our wonderful sponsors and celebrate 16 years of paradigm changing film. Presented by Heal One World a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable org. Showcasing over 100 films! Shorts, Features, Narrative and Documentaries in Santa Monica! Dates: **10/13-18/2026** Opening Night Location: **Laemmle Monica Film Center** **1332 2nd Street** **Santa Monica, California 90401** MIles Memorial Playhouse**1131 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, California 90403** Main Festival Location**:** **Illusion Magic Lounge** **1418 4th Street** **Santa Monica, CA 90401** **Website -** info and Tickets**:** **[https://awarenessfestival.org](https://awarenessfestival.org/ "https://awarenessfestival.org/")** **[https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets](https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets "https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets")** Festival phone: [323-709-3456]() **Festival email: festival@healoneworld.org** **Video - Festival trailer: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0 "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0")**

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. 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 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.

Break the Cycle: Ending Violence Against Women

The 2026 California NOW State Conference, ***Break the Cycle. Advance Equality: Ending Violence Through Action***, will bring together activists, community leaders, and allies from across California for a day of connection, education, and action. Through inspiring speakers, meaningful conversations, and building partnerships, the conference will examine the systemic roots of violence against women and explore practical ways we can work together to create safer communities and advance equality. ##### Confirmed speakers include: * [Judy Chu](https://chu.house.gov/about/biography), U.S. Congresswoman, CA District 28 * [Denise Brown](https://canow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/NEW_BIO_Denise-2.pdf), who will discuss her new book, ***For My Sister Nicole: Love Shouldn’t Hurt*** * [Rose Brunache](https://canow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/National-NOW-Vice-President-Rose-Brunache-Bio.pdf), Vice President, National NOW * Speakers Panel: [Emiliana Guereca](https://canow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Emiliana-Guereca-2026.pdf), Founder, Women’s March Foundation & Women’s March Action, Lauren Andrade, President of Equity on Fire, Diane Franklin, San Gabriel Valley NOW, Board, West Covina Victim Advocate * Jonathan Wicks, Associate Director, YWCA This event will include chapter business, a keynote speaker, a speaker’s panel, a book signing and Tacos & Margaritas Social lunch!

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AFF26: Film Block: Breaking The Cycle

**Join us for Film Block: Breaking the Cycle!** Unashamed (15 mins): Unashamed is a short documentary that confronts the stigma surrounding substance use disorder (SUD) through the voices of people with lived experience, grieving family members, and behavioral health professionals. **12 Hours (12 mins):** Worried that her missing teenage son will succumb to his addiction to fentanyl, a frantic mother searches for him over a harrowing twelve hours. Inspired by a true story. **Before We Croak (11 mins):** A World War II veteran with dementia reunites with his old war buddies to relive the glory days in a new uniform for a new fight against fascism. **Life Sentence (1 min):** The video prompts the audience to consider and reflect upon the unseen, long-lasting, and pervasive impacts of trauma and calls to action on how everyone can better support survivors. **Building Home (39 mins):** From affluence to homelessness and the path out. One man's journey to recovery. **Jam Boy (13 mins):** In a near future where immigrant workers promised freedom are secretly indentured, a model Indian coder smuggles his mother's forbidden tamarind rice into work, uncovering why the company needs them to forget home. **No Return (10 mins):** In the aftermath of the failed 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion, U.S. mercenary Eric finds himself captured by Cuban troops. **Fear and Tremble (10 mins)**: El Salvador in 1964. The radical poet Roque Dalton (Oscar Torres) is captured by the CIA. Based on a true story. **NOTE: You must still purchase a ticket at the link below to attend a screening.** **RESERVING A TICKET ON MEETUP DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE PURCHASED IT :)** **[https://awarenessfestival.org/buy-tickets/](https://awarenessfestival.org/buy-tickets/)** **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **AFF26: 17 years of powerful paradigm-shifting films.** **We search the globe each year for the best Independent Filmmakers to bring you beautiful, thoughtful, entertaining films that inspire as much as they inform.** **As a community of filmmakers, we offer films that do more than entertain.** **We aim to raise awareness and inspire positive action through immersive film & media, filmmaker panels, networking events, and community partnerships to create a more peaceful, healthy, and just world.** **The most important ingredient is - YOU!** Throughout the festival, your experience is enhanced with industry panels, special media presentations, and gala events! Mix and mingle with fellow attendees, connect with directors, producers, and influencers from all over the world. Enjoy conscious art, music, yummy food, and special events. Attend the Awards ceremony - you get to vote on your festival favs, and at the closing night gala, dance to tunes spun by a celebrity guest DJ, enjoy gourmet vegan food donated by our wonderful sponsors, and celebrate 16 years of paradigm-changing film. Presented by Heal One World, a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable org. Showcasing over 100 films! Shorts, Features, Narrative, and Documentaries in Santa Monica! **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Dates: 10/13-10/18 2026** **Opening Night Location:** **Laemmle Monica Film Center** 1332 2nd Street Santa Monica, California 90401 **Miles Memorial Playhouse:** 1131 Lincoln Blvd Santa Monica, California 90403 **Main Festival Location:** **Illusion Magic Lounge** 1418 4th Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Website - Info and Tickets:** **[https://awarenessfestival.org](https://awarenessfestival.org/)** **[https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets](https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets)** **No refunds will be provided.** **Festival phone: 323-709-3456** **Festival email: festival@healoneworld.org** **Video - Festival trailer: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0)**

A San Marino/Lacy Park & Beyond, 10k-Steps Challenge #46 [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**

GP Tennis Sundays (2.5+) @ Griffith Park Vermont Canyon Tennis Courts

The Night Skate - Downtown Los Angeles

Get skate supplies from www.knightskate.com Happens EVERY Tuesday. Meet: On 2nd/San Pedro Instagram or our Facebook Group are the best places for real time updates: Follow @thenightskatela on Instagram Or go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenightskate Time: We skate @ 8:08pm (promptly!) so if you are running a bit behind let us know so we can wait. Distance: We skate about 10 miles or more through Downtown Los Angeles. Difficulty: This group isn’t for beginners, but you don’t have to be a pro. We skate in the streets with traffic and go up and down hills often, so if you’re comfortable with those things, then you should be fine. Always a group of 30+, approaching 50+ during the most active months. (the goal is 200+ people at the anniversary skate in July) Announcement will be made if we are not skating for any reason, otherwise we are there EVERY week! Parking - We park at The Geffen at Moca. Its free after 7pm, otherwise it’s ~$7. The entrance is off of Judge John Aiso Street and isn’t easy to see, so dont feel bad if you can’t find it right away. Lots of free street parking nearby after 7pm. #thenightskate #thenightskatela #knightskate #inlineskating #skating #blading #rollerblading

"We Outside!" Culver City Stairs Group Workout

**On Friday's, we take on the iconic Culver City Stairs for an intense, full-body stair-climbing session that pushes every muscle, boosts cardiovascular health, and strengthens our group’s bond through shared grit and determination.** *** \-\- Incorporating stair climbing into your fitness routine can contribute to improved physical fitness\, strength\, and overall well\-being\. A stairs workout offers several benefits for physical fitness and overall health: • CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: Climbing stairs is an excellent aerobic exercise that gets your heart rate up, improving cardiovascular health, increasing stamina, and boosting overall endurance. • Leg strength: Stair climbing engages various muscle groups in the legs, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and glutes. Over time, this can lead to improved leg strength, muscle tone, and endurance. • CALORIE BURNING: Stair climbing is a calorie-intensive exercise that can help with weight management and fat loss. It burns more calories per minute than many other forms of aerobic exercise, making it an efficient way to burn energy. • LOW IMPACT: Unlike activities like running or jumping, stair climbing is low impact, which means it puts less stress on the joints. This makes it a suitable workout option for individuals with joint pain or those recovering from injuries. • CONVENIENCE: Stairs are often readily available in various settings, such as homes, office buildings, parks, or public spaces. This makes stair climbing a convenient workout option that can be easily incorporated into daily routines. • IMPROVED BALANCE AND COORDINATION: Negotiating stairs requires coordination and balance, which can improve with regular stair climbing workouts. This can be particularly beneficial for older adults in reducing the risk of falls and maintaining mobility. • MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS: Exercise, including stair climbing, has been shown to release endorphins, which can improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety levels. Additionally, the sense of accomplishment from completing a challenging stair workout can boost self-esteem and confidence. *** EQUIPMENT NEEDED: • Water bottle • Sweat towel *** REGISTRATION: [BlackFolk.net/Workout](BlackFolk.net/Workout) (it's free)

Challenging STEEP Adventurous 26%-Moon Night Hike: DeBell to top of Verdugo-Loop

**Inspiring, Challenging, STEEP Hike: DeBell to top of Verdugo-Loop (Burbank, CA)** **More people will attend then showing: This event is cross-posted on other Meetup groups.** **STATS** Difficulty: 5/10, Moderate-Long with steep sections Length: 5.4 miles, 3 hours + breaks Elevation Gain/loss: 2200' Range: 1500-3000' View: Mountains & City Lights Details: Long Hike, Great views from top ridge **TRAILHEAD INFO** 1500 E Walnut Ave, Burbank, CA 91501 Meet on the street just north of the DeBell Golf Club. Google maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eguDpkUFKSm5K6fF6 GPS Coordinates: 34.206979447835856, -118.30463651162145 Please arrive by 6:50 pm for a 7 pm start from our cars. We have usually walked to the actual trailhead at the roundabout at the north end of the road by 7:10pm. Change your RSVP ASAP if you can’t make it to give others a chance to hike. Repeat “No Shows” will get last priority on future hikes. If you have any issues, feel free to call or text the leaders! If ANY questions, call Keith (hike leader) 213.507.2221 Night-hiking in LA is amazing! Trails are practically empty, breeze is cool, & the beautiful city below you offers unlimited full-definition entertainment! We take short rest stops as needed. At the peak/midpoint, we take a long break to enjoy a potluck feast (beer/soda/yummy snacks), socialize and/or soak in the beautiful scenery. **COMMON-SENSE NOTES** • Please wear proper hiking boots or shoes with deep tread • Consider wearing long pants as this trail may be overgrown in some sections • Bring plenty of water to drink • Bring a headlamp for optional use after dark • Fun, yummy snacks are always appreciated • Health advisory: Please stay home if you are not feeling well or have recently been exposed to someone who is sick. • Bring a Cheerful Attitude :-) We hike every Tuesday night & for variety we do other trails that are similar to this one (never boring). We hope to see you! Steven & Keith 213.986.SNOW / 213.507.2221 \*\*\* **PLEASE - Know your limits & abilities.** Check weather conditions, dress accordingly & be aware of your surroundings at all times. Watching out for poison oak, snakes, ticks, uneven footing, spectacular views, beautiful fauna all while interacting with awesome (usually) fellow hikers can be extremely hazardous, rewarding & fun. **HIKE RATING SCALE** Rating a hike is subjective, meaning the difficulty of a hike will be in direct relation to how often you hike & the type of hike you prefer. Keep in mind that any hike can have the following: un-even hiking surfaces, various obstructions, water/water crossings or bouldering/rock hopping. A great hike will have all of these! 1 – A long walk 2 – 4 mile hike w/little elevation gain (E.G.) 3 – 5 mile hike w/up to 1000 ft. E.G. 4 – 5+ mile hike w/up to 1500 ft. E.G. (heart rate increases at times) 5 – 7+ mile hike w/over 1500 ft. E.G. (heart rate increasing even more at times) 6 – 7+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. E.G. (at times you might be trying to remember how to perform CPR) 7 – 5+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. E.G. (at times you might be muttering expletives to yourself) 8 – 10+ mile hike w/over 3500 ft. E.G. (at times you might be angry with the hike leader) 9 – 10+ mile hike w/over 5000 ft. E.G. (at times you might be thinking of reporting the hike leader to the authorities) 10 – Use your imagination **DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY** **IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:** I am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends. Outdoor sports & other events we plan can be inherently dangerous & accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety & well-being. The Meetup Group & its organizers are not trained leaders & we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any Meetup events, you are releasing the Meetup Group & it's organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment & experience.

Real Rider Annual $ Support Fund $ Due for 2026