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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!

Koreatown: Family Style Lunch at Fish with You

Please Note: Read all the directions carefully below BEFORE you RSVP "Yes" for this event. 1) This is a family style dining event, meaning we will order as a group and divide the bill evenly. 2) You cannot have any dietary restrictions for this event. 3) Estimated cost per person for this event is between $30 to $40 per person, so please bring that amount in CA$H. 4) Yelp reviews: [FISH WITH YOU KTOWN - Updated July 2026 - 413 Photos & 219 Reviews - 3470 W 6th St, Los Angeles, California - Chinese - Restaurant Reviews - Phone Number - Menu - Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/fish-with-you-ktown-los-angeles?osq=Fish+With+You+Ktown) Last year, while hosting a lunch at a restaurant, I noticed another one nearby named Fish with You. The menu looked intriguing, It specializes in Taiwanese sauerkraut fish soup, but it also has other options like beef. Today, Eric, a PP member, requested we try it out and I found out they have another location in Koreatown, so I want to try out that location since its closer to my home. SO come join me in Ktown to try Taiwanese sauerkraut fish soup and other items on the menu!

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

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Board gaming on Friday nights in Sherman Oaks

Friday Night Board Gaming (formerly Friday Night Dice) is a meetup for everyone who likes board games. And if you’re new to board games, our friendly gamers are happy to teach you how to play. We play basic European board games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket To Ride, etc., and more advanced games like Suburbia, Power Grid, Terraforming Mars, and Railways of the World. Also war games & card games. We bring lots of games, but you’re free to bring your own! We used to game at LASFS (Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society) in Van Nuys. However, as that organization sold its building we have moved to Paper Hero's and Games, a game store in Sherman Oaks, and we continue to meet every Friday late afternoon and evening. We share the gaming space with a large group of Magic the Gathering players but we easily have room for between 10 to 20 board gamers who usually show up for board games. Most of these gamers are regulars who just don't bother to RSVP as this is a store open to all comers and requiring a Yes RSVP is not feasible as we are often joined by store customers who see what we are doing and ask to join in - and we always say YES! (As most gamers do not bother to RSVP, quite often our home page will just show me as the only attendee even though we may have almost 2 dozen gamers at our tables. So, if the home page shows just 1 person attending, pay no attention to that as we may very well have full house of gamers.) So come on down and get your gaming fix this Friday at the friendly and comfortable game store. We have beginners and advanced gamers, so everyone is welcome.

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

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.

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

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.