Community Groups Los Angeles

Pickleball Classic Fundraiser

**Serve it Forward 2026 Pickleball Tournament** \*100% of proceeds support styling sessions and help keep Dressing Forward’s services accessible for women preparing for work, interviews, and new opportunities [SIGN UP HERE](https://secure.givelively.org/event/dressing-forward-initiative/2026-serve-it-forward-pickleball-classic) * Entry Fee: $50 per player / $100 per team * Format: +18 Adult doubles tournament * Divisions: Recreational & Competitive * Check-in & Warm-up: 8:45 AM & 11:30 AM * Tournament Start: 9:00 AM & 12 Noon * Guaranteed 5 Matches Official Tournament T-Shirt Championship Trophy awarded to 1st Place team in each division Giveaways, raffle prizes, and more! [SIGN UP HERE](https://secure.givelively.org/event/dressing-forward-initiative/2026-serve-it-forward-pickleball-classic) \*Please note: This is a general community event posted under the Chinatown Meetup page and not affiliated with Studious Coworking or Studious Collective. Please contact the meetup host ( not Judy) if you have questions regarding this event.

Stoic Get-Together (Oct. 2026)

These monthly "**Get-Togethers**" are centered around a theme or topic that attendees can discuss casually with each other. They usually occur every third Saturday at 9:00-11:00 a.m. ***in person***—outside in one of L.A.'s fine parks. The goal of these meetings is community-building and growth through an open-minded exchange of ideas. The topic of the upcoming meetings is discussed and announced on our Discord server and newsletter. Please reach out to me if you have any questions. See you then! **—Justin K. (*[justin@lastoics.com](http://justin@lastoics.com/))*** If you enjoy these meetings and want to see more, consider being a regular or one-time donor to our 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 99-1615600): [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/support-lastoics](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/support-lastoics)

Coffee & Jazz

Come start your weekend right with coffee, jazz, and people who love music and community building at local South Pass coffee shop Jones Coffee Roasters. Bring a copy of your favorite vinyl for show and tell! Featuring Jenny & The Jazz Birds. The homegrown South Pasadena musicians' group is known for their classic jazz sound and musical flare.

Samhain Ritual with Open Heart Grove

Cantonese Families Meetup #7

Hi all! Come hang out in the park again. We'll be doing circle time again, earlier this time. Trying out a morning meetup on the westside! (subject to change if I get enough protest about this). Cantonese circle time will be 15-20 minutes, with some short songs, story time, and perhaps a short activity. These will all be designed to be engaging for a variety of ages (mainly thinking \~1-6yo). Be prepared to circle up with your kids and help facilitate hopefully a fun and enriching short program! The rest of the time will be free time for play, chat, and community building. Cantonese is always encouraged, but there's no pressure. Picnic blanket recommended but no fret if you show up without one. **1 RSVP per family** Whether or not you're bringing your fam, please RSVP for just yourself to leave space for others to RSVP (we're capped by Meetup to 10 RSVP guests). **Intentions:** * Create a fun, friendly, and supportive community * Improve each other's Cantonese by providing more opportunities to speak and learn - both for parents and kids * Bond with other Cantonese-speaking parents (or non-Canto parents trying to learn) and share the joys and challenges of trying to raise Cantonese-speaking humans * Normalize Cantonese for our kids by creating a place where other kids also speak Cantonese * Promote Cantonese language and culture, and both surface and serve the Canto-speaking community scattered throughout LA * Share tips and Canto resources **If you can't make this date/time, but are interested in the group, please message me. I'd love to hear from you.**

Coffee & Jazz

Come start your weekend right with coffee, jazz, and people who love music and community building at local South Pass coffee shop Jones Coffee Roasters. Bring a copy of your favorite vinyl for show and tell! Featuring Jenny & The Jazz Birds. The homegrown South Pasadena musicians' group is known for their classic jazz sound and musical flare.

Queer Crush @ Sender One LKW

Meetup info: 🎟️ free for Sender One gym members! 🎫 $24 day pass for non-members 🧗🏻‍♂️rentals are FREE for QC attendees, so no need to worry if you don’t have climbing shoes or a harness (if you wanna climb ropes!) 🎉this is an all levels meet up, so no matter your experience, you’re welcome to join us! ⏰come early so that you make it to our intro circle and you get to make community with other members [RSVP](https://app.rockgympro.com/b/?&bo=5e28a04732584120bcbf19bf1031a78d)

WeHo Halloween Carnaval

Pumpkin Carving Hike & Fundraiser

Get ready for a spooktacular morning with OTW! Join us on the Old LA Zoo Trail for a festive Halloween hike filled with fall fun, spooky costumes, pumpkin carving, giveaways, and good times with your trail family. Meet up time 7:30 AM Hike Start: 8:00 AM Festivities Begin: 9:00 AM Ready to get carving? Pumpkins will be available for purchase, each coming with a carving kit, raffle ticket, and a goodie bag after the hike. Dress to impress in your most creative, creepy, or downright hilarious costume for a chance to win our costume contest! Hike participants can also fuel up with a continental breakfast and enjoy a morning of fresh air, festive treats, and Halloween spirit. So, grab your costumes, bring your creativity, and join us for a boo-tiful day on the trails as we hike, carve, and give back to our community!

Rotary QuarterMania and Holiday Boutique 2026

It's that time of year again! 🎁🎄🪙 ✨️ QUARTERMANIA & Holiday Boutique is upon us! ✨️ 🎁 Join us for the Rotary Club of Whittier's annual FUNdraiser - a dynamic evening with awesome prizes, delicious food, great company, fun games, and unique vendors to shop from! 🫶 The best part? All proceeds go to support causes right here in Whittier! You get to have a great time while supporting the community you love. ⏳️ When? Thursday, Nov. 12th - shopping begins at 5 PM, dinner is at 6 PM 📍 Where? DoubleTree by Hilton, 7320 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 💰 Early bird pricing: $95 until October 12th - $110 after. Price includes admission, dinner, and bid paddle. 🤗 Every year, QuarterMania brings out folks like you - fun, dynamic, and who care deeply about Whittier. Join us for a great time and a great cause. 🔗 Purchase tickets and sponsorships at RotaryQuarterMania.com ✨️ ALL are welcome! [#Whittier](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/whittier/) [#CommunityEvents](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/communityevents/) [#Fundraiser](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/fundraiser/) [#RotaryClub](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/rotaryclub/)

Gluten Free Hiking Meet-Up

Hello fellow Los Angels Celiac /Gluten Free buddies! PLEASE RSVP ON PARTIFUL: [https://partiful.com/e/YPsHZ7GubZEoasy4FLP3?c=p-a2kcRQ](https://partiful.com/e/YPsHZ7GubZEoasy4FLP3?c=p-a2kcRQ) Come join us for a mid morning hike around Griffith Park and catch up with other gluten free folks, while perhaps meeting some new friends ✨ Once we have decided we have wandered through the hills enough (aiming for a hour/ hour and a half trek round trip) feel free to join us down the way at Honey Hi (a dedicated gluten free cafe!) in Echo Park. Meet us at the Vermont Canyon Tennis Courts parking lot, which has free parking. The drive from the tennis courts to Honey Hi is approximately 20 minutes.

Fall Gathering

**Join us for an autumnal gathering celebrating pumpkins and family at the farm!** * Sip some hot chocolate or apple cider as we decorate our neighborhood Ofrenda in honor of our passed ancestors, friends, and pets with our farm-grown marigolds. * Wear your costume, carve a pumpkin, and make some arts and crafts to decorate the garden and your home. * We’ll see you from 4pm to 6pm so bring a jacket to stay warm.