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Summer Send-Off — Sender One's Annual End-of-Summer Bash 🧗☀️

For our 5th year running, Sender One is hosting **[Summer Send-Off](https://www.senderoneclimbing.com/events/summer-send-off/)**[,](https://www.senderoneclimbing.com/events/summer-send-off/) our biggest celebration of the summer! It's a full day of climbing, fun challenges, live music, local vendors, food, and drinks, all built around the community that makes our gyms what they are. One last hurrah before school, work, and routine take back over. This isn't a competition, it's a celebration. Get on the wall, send something new, or just show up for the good vibes. Bring your best summer style too, Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, beach vibes, dress it up and earn an extra raffle ticket! **Who's this for?** Literally everyone. Climbers, non-climbers, kids, parents, first-timers, lifers, no experience necessary. Whether you're here to climb, try a silly challenge, or just hang out and soak up the vibes, this day is for you. **What to expect:** * Climbing Challenges — top rope route, boulder problems, climbing with floaties, mantle challenge, bouldering obstacle course, and more * Activities — crate stacking, slackline, bar hold * Live leaderboards and prizes for top performers * Raffle tickets earned all day, just for playing along * Local vendors, live DJ, food trucks, and drinks **When:** Saturday\, September 12th\, 2026 \| 10:30am–4pm **Where:** Sender One Lakewood, 4949 Lakewood Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90712 **Pricing:** Early Bird (thru 8/21): $18 Members / $28 Non-Members Regular (8/22–9/12): $25 Members / $35 Non-Members **Note: Registration is required and must be completed online in advance, this event cannot be paid for at the door.** [Register here!](https://www.senderoneclimbing.com/events/summer-send-off/) Come celebrate the end of summer with us, this is one you won't want to miss!

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Longevity Energetic® in Los Angeles Meetup

In each Longevity Energetics® class we will practice a selection of the Longevity's meditative-like movements, postures and breath-work, and in doing so we trigger aspects of The Light of Life® Energy. The movements are simple, and yet provide dramatic shifts in our bodies, minds and Energy Fields. At the end of each session the class will be immersed in The Cellular Rejuvenation component of the The Light of Life® Energy. Bringing people into an almost instantly meditative place, and dramatically enhancing the energy work that has been done during the class, as well as being a powerful elixir for health and anti-aging on its own. You will come away feeling lighter, happier, more focused and balanced, physically, mentally, emotionally and of course energetically. Longevity Energetics® for: Centering Physically, mentally and emotionally Rejuvenation at deep cellular levels Improvement in overall health Stimulates circulation without unnecessary exertion Reduction of stress and improved levels of relaxation Weight management Improved flexibility, coordination and dexterity Improved Posture through strengthening skeletal structure Increased overall body strength and muscle tone New levels of balance, focus and concentration Enhanced performance in sports and other physical activities

Awareness Film Festival - Cinematography Panel & Mixer

# Awareness Film Festival - Cinematography Panel & Mixer [https://awarenessff-dppanel-canon.eventbrite.com/](https://awarenessff-dppanel-canon.eventbrite.com/) YOU MUST REGISTER ABOVE ON EVENTBRITE TO GAIN ENTRY TO THE EVENT Join us for a lively panel followed by networking, desserts and hands‑on time with Canon gear. You're invited! Let's kick off the 2026 Awareness Film Festival with an inspiring evening celebrating the art of visual storytelling with our friends at Canon Burbank! We're excited to present this candid, behind-the-scenes panel discussion with alumni Directors of Photography as we gear up to celebrate another year of impactful cinema. These talented DPs will dive into the heart of their craft, exploring how visual choices elevate powerful messages, and share insights on the craft of bringing meaningful stories to life on screen. After the panel, enjoy desserts, networking with fellow filmmakers, and hands‑on time with Canon cameras and lenses. Moderated by Matthew Irving: Before joining the Canon USA team, Irving was the Director of Photography of 38 feature films including the box‑office top ten hits WAITRESS (starring Keri Russell and Nathan Fillion) and WAITING (starring Ryan Reynolds, Justin Long, and Anna Faris). Five of his films premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Panelists: Mads Fridolin Vejlby, DFF Born and raised in Copenhagen, Mads Fridolin Vejlby earned his MFA in cinematography from the American Film Institute. HIs work has screened at festivals all over the world, including the Cannes Film Festival, FilmQuest, and DOC NYC. BORDERS, his visual essay and final production at AFI, screened at Tallgrass Film Festival and won the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Short at the Awareness Film Festival in 2025. Prior to AFI, Mads studied documentary filmmaking at the Danish School of Media and Journalism before finishing at the Danish School of Art Photography Fatamorgana. A member of both the Danish Association of Cinematographers (DFF) and the Society of Camera Operators (SOC), Mads is passionate about important human stories that sparks reflection and conversation. Doug Frerichs Doug Frerichs is a Los Angeles–based Director of Photography working across narrative films, documentaries, music videos, and commercial projects. His credits include campaigns for Beats by Dre and Pure Beauty, the narrative feature Muscle Beach, and a feature documentary, The Race of Our Lives, that won the Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2024 Awareness Film Festival. An avid street photographer, Doug brings an observational, human-centered approach to his cinematography. Hana Kitasei Hana Kitasei is a Japanese and American LA-based cinematographer. She graduated with a BA in mathematics from Harvard and an MFA in cinematography from the AFI Conservatory. She assisted Ellen Kuras, ASC, (ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND) while cutting her teeth on a wide range of narrative, documentary and experimental projects. In 2018, she was chosen to participate in the first annual Fox DP development lab. Recently, she has focused on narrative features, feeding her first love, visual storytelling. She also shares this passion regularly with students at the American Film Institutes as a senior faculty member. She is a member of Local 600 and currently represented by Danica Pupa at Liminal. She shot the A 2025 Awareness Festival Award winning film LOVE, DANIELLE

Meetup on Orient Express! Paris Venice Prague Vienna Budapest Istanbul

The Orient Express. . . you heard about it many times. The romance, the mystery, the adventure! Of course - the opulence too! ***While the original Orient Express train is now part of history, our journey revives its spirit—crossing Europe from Paris to Istanbul, echoing the legendary route that once defined luxury rail travel.*** This experience brings back the magic of the rails—without the inflated cost of old-world extravagance. Instead, we focus on service, comfort, and contemporary refinement, blending iconic train travel with thoughtfully curated experiences. We retrace the route of the original Orient Express using a mix of **modern night trains, high-speed day trains, and select short flights**, creating a seamless and unforgettable journey. Our route takes us to: Paris → Venice → Vienna → Prague → Budapest → Istanbul Included: * Train transportation between 4 cities. * 2 nights on an actual night train with sleeping compartment * Air transportation Paris / Venice and Budapest / Istanbul * 11 nights in First Class hotels with best central locations * Daily breakfast + select lunches and dinners * All transfers (hotels, train stations, airports) * Guided tours in every city * Entrances to many museums. * And more thoughtful touches throughout the journey We travel as a group, and also have the flexibility of hop-on, hop-off tours and museum passes with "skip the line" so you can enjoy complete independence. The trip is designed for curious, like-minded travelers who value both freedom and shared experiences. It is all included in the price! You are free to do your own thing, cater to your special interests, visit other sights and locations in the cities, while still being guided and helped with all the arrangements. A balance of independence when you want it and being included in all group activities when you prefer it. The idea is: come alone, meet new like-minded people and make lifelong memories . . . without being stuck with the "one size fits all" tour formula. Here is a basic thumbnail: · **Paris – 3 nights** Evening flight to Venice · **Venice – 1 night** Night train to Vienna · **Vienna – 1 night** Evening train to Prague · **Prague – 2 nights** Night train to Budapest · **Budapest – 1 night** Evening flight to Istanbul · **Istanbul – 3 nights**. Sleeper Cabins on the trains and First Class centrally located hotels in each city. ***What was The Orient Express?*** *It was long-distance passenger train service that began in 1883 with the original endpoints being Paris to Istanbul. The original name became synonymous with intrigue and was a showcase of luxury with comfort at a time when traveling was still rough and dangerous.* *In Istanbul the Pera Palace Hotel, built in 1892, was the accommodation at the terminus. And we are staying in it!* ***The original Orient Express ceased operation in 1977 and we are not using the original old train. It no longer exists.*** EVERY aspect of this trip is epic. * Visit picturesque and storied cities. * Enjoy trains and experience the enchantment of the rails. * In the end you will have visited 6 countries: France, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Turkey! **The tour starts in Paris on Sep 20 and ends in Istanbul on Oct 03.** ***$5490 total cost per person, double occupancy.*** ***$7090 total cost for solo occupancy.*** PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE. This allows for your flexibility and convenience. We are happy to give you an airfare quote. **To attend: $500 deposit. [CLICK HERE for a Secure Deposit Link](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/FXWZ8KNQ95EFJ)** Your Deposit is Fully refundable to 90 days before the event (less any PayPal fees). Final payment due 60 days before departure. [CLICK HERE](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8) To receive detailed itinerary and inclusions. [CLICK HERE ](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/281542406/)for the main link for this event RSVP there to get notice on any conversations or discussions. AND/OR if you have questions? [CLICK HERE](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062) to Direct Message to Anna [CLICK HERE](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881) to Direct Message to Marc AND/OR We do a[ ](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/284794370/)**[Zoom Q & A ( CLICK HERE to RSVP on the Q& A zoom)](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/287318466/).** Come to the zoom, ask any questions and meet other attendees. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister groups we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too. [CLICK HERE](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/)[ ](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/)to see all our other fun and social meetup events. SOT 200318-10 ***Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!***

TRADITIONAL BOW MAKING WORKSHOP

To register and for exact location, click [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/bow-making-workshop/) BOW-MAKING WORKSHOP A time to meet like-minded folks, and to discuss the important issues…….. September 5, 10 a.m. In our class time, we will cover all the basics of making your own archery bow. You’ll learn how to select a piece of wood for making a bow. You’ll learn the basics of creating a long bow (aka self bow). You will learn how to determine the belly from the back, how to slowly reduce, how to tiller, make nocks, etc. Your goal will be to learn all the steps involved in making a functional bow. If you rush because you simply want to take a bow home, you might be disappointed. We will supply the staves for you to use, and we have extra tools. **If you have tools, such as sharp axe, draw knife, files, rasps, etc., bring them.** We do bring tools if you don’t have any. Location given upon registration. This class requires a bit more prep, and so please RSVP. Limited to 14 participants. $75. ($55 for seniors/ students).

SURVIVAL SKILLS, with emphasis on SHELTER SKILLS

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/weekend-warrior-workshop-shelter-focus/) The location noted below may change, register for exact location August 29 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm $45.00 – $65.00 Part of our Weekend Warrior classes THE SURVIVAL SKILLS YOU SHOULD KNOW — a field trip and workshop, with an emphasis on shelters. **Saturday, August 29, 10 a.m.** We will cover many topics in this class, including Water Purification, Making Fire without Matches, Wild Foods, Uses of Yucca, and yes — making a Wilderness Shelter. We’ll cover all of this. We will show how to construct make-shift shelters from tarps. Are there ready-to-occupy shelters in the woods? What sort of shelters would you be able to make in the wilderness? We’ll talk about your possible shelters ranging from the post-earthquake shelter, to ready-to-occupy wilderness shelters, to the shelters you’d build from what’s available in the wilderness. Learn about body hollows and their application and limits. Plus, bring your bowl since we’ll conclude this class with some wild food cookery! $65. (Senior/Student $45) Location sent upon registration.

BollyX w/Lailah

Join me live for a fun workout doing both BollyX and Zumba fitnes! Class registration can be done directly through the City of Redondo Beach: https://t.ly/woXR. No drop ins. $60 for 6-week series.

CHINATOWN: DineLA Restaurant Week $78 5-Course Dinner at Firstborn

IMPORTANT NOTE: DUE TO TOO MANY LAST-MINUTE RSVP CANCELLATIONS RECENTLY, ANYONE WHO CANCELS WITH LESS THAN 48-HOUR NOTICE, NO SHOWS, OR ARRIVES MORE THAN 10 MINUTES LATE WILL BE PLACED ON A 2-MONTH PROBATION AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS DURING THAT PROBATIONARY PERIOD. I enjoyed the meal here the last time they participated in DineLA Restaurant Week, so we are going back. Chef Anthony Wang, who previously worked at Michael Voltaggio’s Ink, Eric Bost’s Auburn, and Jordan Kahn’s Destroyer, opened "Firstborn to [serve his interpretation of Chinese American cuisine](https://la.eater.com/2024/7/31/24204841/first-born-chinese-american-restaurant-chinatown-los-angeles-anthony-wang-bill-chait), inspired by his parents’ history in Beijing, summer trips across China, and his childhood in Georgia and Miami. The name is a nod to Wang being the first person in his family to be born in the U.S." (from [EaterLA's March 27, 2025 article](https://la.eater.com/2025/3/27/24395255/firstborn-chinatown-restaurant-opening-los-angeles-anthony-wang-chinese-american)) DineLA Restaurant Week Menu: [https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/eat-drink/firstborn/dinela](https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/eat-drink/firstborn/dinela) Yelp Reviews: [https://www.yelp.com/biz/firstborn-los-angeles-2](https://www.yelp.com/biz/firstborn-los-angeles-2) EVENT INFORMATION: • Please meet us in front of the restaurant shortly before our 7:00 p.m. reservation. Please don't be late, as the restaurant may not seat us until the entire party is present. • Cost per person is expected to be about $105.00 or more, which includes tax and a 20% gratuity, plus the restaurant's 3% surcharge on all tables (to provide additional compensation for the kitchen staff), and any beverage(s) or extra food you may order. Please pay by cash, Zelle, PayPal, or Venmo (use my cell number to find my account, 323-318-0787). • Family-Style Dining: Dining for this event has been designated as Family-Style. The food bill will be split evenly between all attendees. Attendees will be responsible for paying for their beverages. Please note that flexibility is an important part of family-style dining, and if you plan to attend, you must be amenable to the Organizer's ordering. You don't have to eat everything that is ordered, but everyone pays the same amount, whether you eat everything or not. If this definition of Family-Style Dining doesn't feel comfortable, this may not be the right type of event for you. In addition, if you have ANY dietary restrictions or ingredients you do not wish to consume, then you may want to skip this event. Ordering dishes modified to fit someone's dietary needs or personal tastes will alter the true flavors of those dishes for the rest of the group. • Parking is in the Mandarin Plaza where the restaurant is located. Entrance is at the intersection of Broadway and Bernard St. Parking costs no more than $10.00. Street parking is also available. Be sure to read all signs for any parking restrictions.

Art Beyond Boundaries: An Exploration in Mixed Media with Thadius Taylor

**Art Beyond Boundaries: An Exploration in Mixed Media with Thadius Taylor** ***Payment required before class to guarantee and reserve your spot! RSVP will not be accepted. Please enroll online at*** [https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/kline-academy-of-fine-art?lId=cjyj9d4s50jmt0128ovx9cmsv&pId=clscnna91ocrr0822tddkc1dj](https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/kline-academy-of-fine-art?lId=cjyj9d4s50jmt0128ovx9cmsv&pId=clscnna91ocrr0822tddkc1dj) ***or call the office at (310)-837-7194!*** | One Day - Pay Per Class | $90.00 USD | | ----------------------- | ---------- | | 4 week course | $290.00 USD ($74.54 per class) | | 8 week course | $550.00 USD ($70.68 per class) | | 12 week course | $820.00 USD ($70.25 per class) | | 18 week course | $1,175.00 USD ($67.10 per class) | | 24 week course | $1,500.00 USD ($64.25 per class) | **To Register**, call (310) 927-2436 or online ([https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/kline-academy-of-fine-art?lId=cjyj9d4s50jmt0128ovx9cmsv&pId=clscnna91ocrr0822tddkc1dj](https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/kline-academy-of-fine-art?lId=cjyj9d4s50jmt0128ovx9cmsv&pId=clscnna91ocrr0822tddkc1dj)) Learn the basics of oil painting through step by step projects. We use non-toxic materials, help you to develop your painting skills in color, light and form that will leave you ready to paint your own masterpiece. All ages & levels welcome. **You must bring your own materials.** Get the supply list here ([https://www.klineacademy.com/supply-lists](https://www.klineacademy.com/supply-lists)) **KLINE ACADEMY of FINE ART** **3264 Motor Ave, LA 90034 (near National)** **[www.klineacademy.com](https://www.klineacademy.com/)** **Contact Information:** Artist@Klineacademy.com Staff@Klineacademy.com Office Phone: (310) 837-7194

Whispers of the Ocean Sound Bath w/Chel

**In-Person Sound Bath with Chel** **Class Description:** Sound healing is the therapeutic practice that uses sound vibrations and frequencies to promote well-being by reducing stress, enhancing calm, and improving overall health. It's a holistic approach to relaxation and rejuvenation. I conduct one-on-one and group sound healing sessions. Using a variety of instruments such as crystal singing bowls, rain sticks, ocean drums, chimes, and bells. I develop customized sound healing sessions based on the client's needs. Integrating breathwork and guided meditation. **Teacher Bio:** Chel's Sound Journey was born from a deep passion for holistic health. As someone who has personally experienced the profound effects of sound healing, I felt compelled to share this gift with others as a certified sound healer. I created a serene space dedicated to fostering relaxation and healing. I am an experienced and passionate yoga instructor. Who is registered through the Yoga Alliance. I have 200 hours of training that I received from Yoga Six. I have experience in various yoga styles such as Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative. I am a certified meditation facilitator. My mission is to merely help guide you on a path to inner peace. Using sound baths as the medium to awaken creativity, increase self-awareness, and improve clarity of the mind. I am here to support you every step of the way, ensuring that each session is tailored to meet your unique needs. Heal One World is a nonprofit dedicated to providing holistic preventative healthcare services and low or no cost—no one is turned away due to lack of funds. If you’d like to contribute to our mission and help us continue to provide services, you may choose to donate any amount on [PayPal](https://calendly.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fdonate%2F%3Fcmd%3D_s-xclick%26amp%3Bhosted_button_id%3D3FKQTKLQBB6PS%26amp%3Bsource%3Durl&user_uuid=DFFGIH4N4CAIVGWH&stage=1&hmac=8bc08f2b12350d25017f54b8323f984a5f16a9ec342b9406df0df2750cc269ee) (no account necessary).