Citizenship Prep Los Angeles

Culver City Book Club! “Determined” by Robert Sapolsky

We will be meeting to discuss a chapter every week, from Robert Sapolsky’s “Determined”, to talk about concepts like free will and agency.

LUNCHTIME FORAGING WALK – Learn Plant ID

To attend and for exact location, register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-plant-walk-2/) Thursday, July 9, Noon, LUNCHTIME PLANT ID WALK Ever wondered what sort of useful plants grow right in the city, including medicinal plants? We’ll explore a unique one-acre wildlife sanctuary in the Highland Park area where we will see native plants, cultivated plants and many of the plants so typical of the urban areas. You will be able to collect samples. There is also a greenhouse on -site where you can purchase potted plants to take home to your garden. We will learn about the food uses, medicines, fibres, and more. Our discussion will revolve around ethical foraging, and you will be able to collect greens to take home, and cuttings in some cases. There is also a nursery on the site where you can purchase various potted plants to take home. We’ll also make a simple salad so you can taste some of the in-season foods! An excellent opportunity to see and taste some of the plants that everyone living in this area will encounter most of the time. We will also review the Botanical Families that are entirely safe. A good time to review. Bring a bowl! A great survival skills for the ages. Location is 5835 Burwood Ave., off Figueroa in Highland Park. Park on the street and we’ll walk up the dirt road into the one acre sanctuary. Bring a bowl, and water. Be sure to RSVP.

Black Women's Network Monthly Business Entrepreneur Social Meeting

**BWN's Next Meetup** Please see our website for meeting details. Meetings are in-person location details are on our website: Www.blackwomensnetwork.net Location: TBD - See Website [www.blackwomensnetwork.net](www.blackwomensnetwork.net) Each meeting provides an opportunity to Spotlight your BUSINESS and Networking to connect with potential Supporters, Teammates, Coaches, and New Sister-friends. Since March 1979, [BWN] Black Women's Network has been a beacon in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan business community that unites and welcomes black women in particular however, other urban professionals are welcome to participate. BWN supports by offering inspiring networking, volunteering and mentoring opportunities to support black female business, career and professional development. All who support the mission of uplifting, growing and developing the life experiences, careers and community of black women and girls are welcome. [)

America at 250: A Spiritual Conversation (Free Event)

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, it stands at a moment not only of historical reflection, but of spiritual opportunity. Woven within its fabric, this nation’s diversity—of race, culture, and belief—is not merely a social reality but a profound spiritual asset. The question before us now asks how we can harness that asset in this moment of opportunity and help advance the ongoing project so many are engaged in of building a more perfect union? When this nation was officially founded those 250 years ago, a seemingly simple phrase became its unofficial motto: "E pluribus unum" – meaning out of many, one. And for many, this idea became an essential part of understanding the American project and her story, that these United States are made of multitudes, of a diverse array of individuals that have (at times painstakingly and imperfectly) come together – whether the first inhabitants of this land, those brought here in forced servitude, or those who came in search of freedom and opportunity – to form something greater. And at the same time, the history of this country is built on the challenges of what that means and the reality of its application. Using material, political, and social means, a vast array of approaches have tried and often fallen short of building unity within the diversity of the American citizenry. And at times, those same means have resulted in this citizenry devolving further into factions, seemingly now more divided than ever. But what if instead of seeing these causes for division we were able to recognize the opportunity they provide in bringing us closer together? How might a more spiritual understanding of our humanity and of our inherent oneness help lay the bricks needed to build a more solid foundation of peace and harmony in this country? What unique role can faith communities, people of faith, spirituality, and all individuals play in contributing to the transformation of this diverse nation and help advance the ongoing project of building a more perfect union, one where this diversity is not supplanted by uniformity, but rather where it comes together to help this nation realize its highest spiritual destiny? Come join a different kind of conversation – one that welcomes every perspective in a search for the truths that unite us all – as we discuss the spiritual perspective offered by the Bahá’í Teachings on the spiritual destiny of America. Join us for a lively discussion as we explore the role each of us has in writing America's next chapter, one built on a foundation of peace and harmony amongst the diversity of the American population. **“O God! Let this American democracy become glorious in spiritual degrees even as it has aspired to material degrees...” – Bahá’í Teachings** \*\*\* This event is free and open to all regardless of background or belief. Donations will not be accepted.

Meditation Mondays- 5pm at Unity of the Westside in Culver City

Come to Unity of the Westside, every Monday at 5pm, for a beautiful Meditation experience in our sanctuary. *Join us for Practical sessions on Heartfulness Meditation with Yogic Transmission. Learn and experience simple yet effective guided relaxation and meditation techniques. Reduce stress, calm your mind, and improve the quality of your life.* Guided by Prasad Singamsetty of the Heartfulness Institute. All are welcome 

LUNCHTIME PLANT WALKABOUT

To attend and for exact location, register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-candle-making-workshop/) Come take a walk in the canyon, learning about the bounty of nature’s flora. We’ll see wild herbs, native plants, and more. A short walk, getting out in nature, and connecting with the skills of our ancestors. We will see many of our native plants, and also many of the introduced non-natives. PAY FOR ONE, BRING A FRIEND! $30-$45

3 Spiritual Keys for Creating Harmonious Relationships (In Person)

**Raise Your Spiritual IQ!** **3 Spiritual Keys for Creating Harmonious Relationships Workshop** *“Enemies and friends act like spiritual coaches. They round out the rough spots in Soul’s unfoldment.”* – Harold Klemp, *ECK Wisdom on Relationships* This FREE engaging & experiential event includes spiritual tools to: * Stay physically, emotionally & mentally in balance * Look for the good within any challenge & understand why it’s happening * Learn how to read life & its messages to us All faiths welcome! This is a Family Friendly event! Register here on Meetup or just drop in. We’d love to see you! Please join our Meetup Group to stay in the loop. The Group always respects your spiritual freedom and offers these events to enhance your path in life.

NSL Hacks - Capture the Flag!

A monthly meeting for those interested in learning more about cyber security, hacking, penetration testing, reverse engineering, and embedded security. If you're interested in cyber security, come make some friends and learn some new things! This month we'll be working together to solve challenges in the CyLab Security Academy (formerly Pico) Capture the Flag (CTF) event! This is an always online CTF with tons of challenges across many categories; make an account and get started at https://learn.cylabacademy.org. If this if your first time playing a CTF, the concept is that we are given problem which have hidden answers (flags) that we need to discover, decrypt, or hack our way to. There are different categories of problems that focus on specific skillsets (reverse engineering, binary exploitation, forensics, etc) and problems range from beginner to advanced. CTFs are a great way to learn a lot of different hacking concepts, tools, and techniques! You should bring a laptop that you are comfortable using to do command line things, programming, and running virtual machines to examine and debug untrusted code. Here are some intro guides if you'd like to try some CTF problems and setup your systems beforehand: * [https://primer.picoctf.org/](https://primer.picoctf.org/) * [https://medium.com/@cham3leon/beginners-guide-to-ctfs-1ce99ee0071a](https://medium.com/@cham3leon/beginners-guide-to-ctfs-1ce99ee0071a) * [https://ctf101.org/intro/what-is-a-ctf/](https://ctf101.org/intro/what-is-a-ctf/) ============================= **Where do I park? / How do I get inside?** Parking: There is free street parking on N Ontario St. It is usually easy to find a spot after business hours or on weekends. Getting inside: Once you park, head down the walkway, we are the long building in the back (see link for overhead directions) # **Parking and entry images**: https://032.la/#contact **What does this cost?** This event is FREE, but we are happy to accept donations in cash or online. You can become a NSL member or make a donation online at https://032.la/membership-info/

WILD FOOD COOKING And SURVIVAL Discussion

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wild-food-cooking-for-fall/) On our walk, we will learn to recognize wild foods of the area, and we will collect samples for our meal. Previously collected foods will be brought also for you to prepare into our meal. Besides our short walk, you will then make a fire, and prepare a salad, soup, a mixed dish, pancakes, and a few other dishes, depending on what we find. Then we can sit around the table and talk, ask questions, consider the future. We’d love to have you join at this end-time of the year. Bring your bowl! And bring water for the walk. Location sent out to registrants. $65 ($45 for students and seniors)

Korean-English Language Exchange

Camping Road Trip @ Grand Teton & Yellowstone

Happy Father's Day to all the good dads, step-dads, paternal guardians & foster parents, etc. I'm currently in Denver this weekend, and yesterday, we stopped by Rocky Mountain National Park for a quick drive / visit, and it was so nostalgic to be out in nature again (after a 3 year absence). Another group member messaged me yesterday regarding 4th of July weekend, so I'm sorry I've procrastinated so long in posting something. - My apologies this is short notice... I'm planning on going to Glacier National Park in Montana between July 3 - 10. If I can get everything ready in time, I might go to a Canadian National Park called Waterton Lakes National Park around July 1 - 2. I'm perfectly fine with going solo...I need the peace and quiet after working with kids and volunteering with kids throughout the country. Plus, it's really short / late notice, so I don't anticipate anyone else joining for Glacier. [https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/33118523](https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/33118523) [https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/33414566](https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/33414566/) I'll have limited phone / internet / email access in early July, but I'll try to check occasionally, every few days or so. - So yeah, gas prices are high and inflation is daunting for many -- so my expectations are low...but if anyone has the time and desire, feel free to lmk if you want to join for Grand Teton and/or Yellowstone. Dates are flexible and open to your schedule...meaning, you're willing to arrive & leave whenever fits your schedule. I have a campsite reserved inside Grand Teton NP between July 13 - 16 and Yellowstone NP between July 17 - 22 [https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32044981](https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32044981) [https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32048661](https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32048661) [https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32382009](https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32382009) I also have a campsite for July 23 - 25, but I might need to fly to New York to volunteer for another children's camp at the end of July, so I'm tentatively thinking of staying until July 22, 23, or 24. Oh, and if anyone is interested and has time, I highly recommend checking out a Native American Pow Wow in Browning, Montana on either July 11 or 12. [https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32630790](https://www.meetup.com/la_camping/photos/32630790) Okay, that's it for now. I'll try to add more when I return from Denver. * Drive time is around 14 - 15 hours from OC - [https://goo.gl/maps/uBiaNxgRX4xkqhWf7](https://goo.gl/maps/uBiaNxgRX4xkqhWf7) LA - [https://goo.gl/maps/JdNPrrTGzD1DBEXE7](https://goo.gl/maps/JdNPrrTGzD1DBEXE7) Note: If checking the route now (before summer), the estimated time might be longer due to road closures due to winter...so change the departure date to the summer, and the estimate drive time should be shorter. *** *** *** *** 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⚽ FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party + BTS Halftime Show! 🎤💜