Community Service Los Angeles

Join us for the "Hunger Ain't No Joke" Comedy Show

**Hunger Ain’t No Joke Comedy Show – August 29** Kick off **Party With a Purpose LA** with a night of laughter, community, and impact at the **Hunger Ain’t No Joke Comedy Show**! Join us on **Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM** at the **Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe** for a fun evening of comedy benefiting the work of **Hunger Action Los Angeles (HALA)** and its efforts to fight hunger and increase access to healthy food throughout Los Angeles County. Hosted by **Jonathon Hollis**, this special comedy fundraiser brings people together for one simple reason: to prove that doing good can also be a really good time. Come laugh, meet new people, support an important cause, and help us launch our very first **Party With a Purpose LA** Meetup event. **Tickets:** General Admission: **$17** VIP: **$50** Bring a friend—or come ready to make some new ones! **Laugh together. Give back. Help fight hunger.**

Bingo and Brew

Join the Rotary Club of Whittier for our fundraiser, Bingo and Brew. Help us support the Whittier community by giving back and having a wonderful evening! This event helps us fund our youth and community award programs. Come out, connect with the community, and give back at Bingo and Brew. Where: Whittier Brewing Company, 13002 Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA When: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026, 6 PM to 9 PM Why: Support Community and Youth Awards programs in Whittier while connecting with the community! **Tickets are $50 and include one bingo card and one drink. They can be purchased at [BingoAndBrew.com](http://bingoandbrew.com/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeyuc2WkF7ek-8vzL9S8_PhiI6fn70mGQ8j8PSwYxRBQjDcCf8JzwXiZqdGTA_aem_U2LnOuQG0Po4rE-A8sCxYg)**

Sunday Service: Smoke & Mirrors

**Come for the meditation… stay for the message.** Start your Sunday with a powerful dose of inspiration, reflection, and connection at NHCRS. ***Join us Sunday, August 30th*** *We often say here that you should only watch the news if you are willing to consider everything you see and hear as a prayer request. How much are we taking in though, and how much power are we giving it to foment fear, anxiety, and deep worry? There is a power in divine disruption that can help you break the habit of fear, anxiety, and deep worry. Let’s do this. Together.* 🧘‍♀️ Meditation: 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM 🎤 Celebration Service: 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM 6161 Whitsett Ave., North Hollywood Experience uplifting music, thought-provoking messages, and a warm, welcoming community devoted to living in harmony, love, and oneness. This is a space where all paths are honored and everyone is welcome—just as they are. Attend in-person or join us live on Zoom, Facebook, or YouTube—no matter where you are, we’re connected. [More Information Here](https://www.nhcrs.org/)

A South Pas/Garfield Park & Beyond, 10K-Step Challenge #28 [TCP MOAI Adventure]

**SNIFF - EXPLORE - EXERCISE** **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!** [**THIS IS A WALK FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE DOGS - AND FOR THOSE WHO DO**] **AGENDA;** **\- Gathering at 5:45 \- 1000 Park Ave\ Garfield 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 South Pasadena neighborhood\.** **\- This will be a 10K Walk – About 6\.2\-5 miles** **\- 2 Hours or so Walk** **\- 8:00 pm \- Returning to Garfield 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 Togetherness \* 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 **THE IMPORTANT POINTS ARE THESE;** ONLY (10) TEN DOGS FOR THIS WALK, SO SIGN UP QUICK AND BE ACTIVE AND SHOW UP. CALLING UP TO (60) HUMANS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING SOME STRONG, INVIGORATING, FRESH AIR! **[ALSO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE BRINGING YOUR DOG!]** We will be walking around. No running involved. Just a casual, social walk. Bring water if you need it. Around the center loop of GP and around the outer loop of GP. Then we will venture through the neighborhood and back to the Park. At the end of the walk, the humans with the dogs may stay for 15 to 20 minutes to ask questions or get tips on dog behavior. 🙏🏾Space is limited, so **Please (RSVP) only if you’re 100% sure you will attend.** If you (**RSVP)** and don’t show, it is a **🚩Red Flag🚩** for future events—we all appreciate strong reliability and respecting others’ being able to have a spot.🙏🏾 We’ll be **walking until** **around 8:00 PM.** Expect to hit somewhere between **10,000–12,000 steps (approximately 7.5-9 miles),** depending on the pace and group. This is going to go really well, and I will be hosting more **midweek walking events** **every other week** so we can **stay active together** and **make exercise a routine in our day-to-day lives.** **NOW IS THE TIME, LET'S GET TO IT – GENERAL INFO;** This meetup group is for Dog owners and Humans who enjoy exploring, exercising, and socializing with their furry friends. Whether you're into agility training, dog training, or simply love visiting the great outdoors and fun places with your pup, or just yourself, this group is for you. All sizes and breeds of dogs are welcome to join us for group walks, or meetups, and social gatherings. Let's make new friends, strengthen the bond with our dogs, neighboring humans, and have a Pawsitively good time together! Join us and become part of the pack today. Garfield Park allows dogs. But they must be on a leash, and it will be your own responsibility. **Free street parking is available in the surrounding areas** **Garfield Park is located at 1000 Park Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030**

FREE! Community Harmony Acupuncture 社區和諧针灸

**Community Harmony Acupuncture Clinic 社區和諧针灸** \> Receive Support\. Release Trauma\. \> Sunday\, September 13 \| 5:00\-8:00 PM PST Please reserve your appointment and complete medical forms on Acusimple: tinyurl.com/CTCClinic *Meetup signup notifies us of your interest, but it does not reserve an appointment.* **Community Harmony Acupuncture Clinic** is a recurring gathering, offering trauma-aware, heart-centered care rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. While **our focus is mental and emotional well-being**, many people also experience relief from physical pain, tension, headaches, digestive imbalance, and stress-related symptoms. In Chinese medicine, healing is about restoring circulation — of energy, blood, breath, and emotion. When things move, we feel lighter. When we feel safe, we release. This *group-style experience* includes **individualized acupuncture, along with sound healing, guided meditation, and aromatherapy** **to support deep nervous system reset** in a peaceful shared space. Our main provider is **Winnie Chan Wang**, joined by additional community practitioners offering healing support. This clinic is **free and donation-based**, with a suggested $20 contribution to help sustain the program and keep care accessible to all. It’s gentle. It’s grounding. It’s surprisingly relaxing. Many first-timers say, “I didn’t know acupuncture could feel like this.” Come try it. Come receive. Come let your nervous system reset. **Appointments are required (limited time slots available).** **Reserve your appointment here:** [tinyurl.com/CTCclinic](tinyurl.com/CTCclinic) **Location:** **📍 2801 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena CA 91107** The entrance is best accessed from Wenger Alley, and there is plenty of free parking on Mataro Street and N Daisy Avenue. Please note that every person will need to complete a sign-in and exit survey. Please take your shoes off and sanitize your hands when you enter the space. Thank you! **如果您有任何问题，欢迎联系我们。** **Have questions? Contact us at:** 📞 626\-538\-5544 OR 📧 \[welovectc@gmail\.com\]\(mailto:welovectc@gmail\.com\) Our Community Harmony Acupuncture Clinics are generously sponsored by [Classical Chinese Literature](https://www.classicalchineseliterature.org/ "https://www.classicalchineseliterature.org/"), a free platform preserving and sharing 500 selected works of classical Chinese poetry and prose through readings, annotations, translations, and historical context. Learn more on their [website](https://www.classicalchineseliterature.org/ "https://www.classicalchineseliterature.org/") and explore the [mobile app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/%E4%B8%AD%E5%9C%8B%E5%8F%A4%E8%A9%A9%E6%96%87%E7%B2%BE%E8%AE%80-%E7%B2%BE%E9%81%B8500%E7%AF%87%E8%A9%A9%E8%A9%9E%E6%96%87%E6%9B%B2%E8%B3%A6/id1545075836 "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/%E4%B8%AD%E5%9C%8B%E5%8F%A4%E8%A9%A9%E6%96%87%E7%B2%BE%E8%AE%80-%E7%B2%BE%E9%81%B8500%E7%AF%87%E8%A9%A9%E8%A9%9E%E6%96%87%E6%9B%B2%E8%B3%A6/id1545075836").

Weekly Volunteering with @Myfriendshousela Skid Row

Join Us for Ile Ijuba, Temple Sunday Services in Community (in-person & live YT)

Otura Tukaa Sekunderin Temple would like to cordially invite you to Join Us in Ifá Community with unity, peace and an encouraging hope for a good future! Every Sunday [LIVE Via Youtube @Otura Tukaa Temple](https://youtube.com/@oturatukaatemple?si=5BDTACJu-ugAPpwL) (Or catch the Recorded online YT video archives by signing up for our [Monthly Membership Plans](https://www.ifatempleoflosangeles.org/plans-pricing)). We appreciate your Support! Come join in community Ifa/Orisa Prayer, a great Odu-based sermon by Oluwonla & temple Omo Awos, music, song, dance and fellowship. We are a Character-focused temple striving to uphold the principles of Odu and Orunmila. We look forward to seeing you at Ile Ijuba this Sunday! Ase! -[Otura Tukaa Egbe Awo](www.ifatempleoflosangeles.org)

Hope on the Move Thursdays! (Helping the homeless @ Olvera St.)

🌟 Join us for our outreach event! 🌟 🗓 **When:** Every Thursday at **7:00 PM** 📍 **Where:** 640 N Spring St. (Look for the group with wagons setting up, you can’t miss us!) (The RSVP's is not indicative of how many people will be there, we always get from 10-25 people every Thursday) *Here's what to expect:* 🚶‍♂️ We’ll walk to **Olvera Street** to hand out warm meals and snacks, then head over to **City Hall** to share the rest! 🍽️ We serve **100 people** each night, so every contribution counts! 💧**Please try to bring, any one of the following items:** Zip Lock Bags(any size), bananas, individually packaged chips, and or juices to share! Our amazing team of volunteers is ready to make a difference, and we’d love for you to join us! ❤️✨ Follow us on: [instagram.com/dbnohelps](http://instagram.com/dbnohelps) Please check out our [Amazon Wishlist](https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/K9Y8EIEJYRN1?ref_=wl_share)

A San Marino/Lacy Park & Beyond, 10k-Steps Challenge #43 [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**

A South Pas/Garfield Park & Beyond, 10k-Steps Challenge #28 [TCP MOAI Adventure]

**SNIFF - EXPLORE - EXERCISE** **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!** [**THIS IS A WALK FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE DOGS - AND FOR THOSE WHO DO**] **AGENDA;** **\- Gathering at 5:45 \- 1000 Park Ave\ Garfield 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 South Pasadena neighborhood\.** **\- This will be a 10K Walk – About 6\.2\-5 miles** **\- 2 Hours or so Walk** **\- 8:00 pm \- Returning to Garfield 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 Togetherness \* 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 **THE IMPORTANT POINTS ARE THESE;** ONLY (10) TEN DOGS FOR THIS WALK, SO SIGN UP QUICK AND BE ACTIVE AND SHOW UP. CALLING UP TO (60) HUMANS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING SOME STRONG, INVIGORATING, FRESH AIR! **[ALSO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE BRINGING YOUR DOG!]** We will be walking around. No running involved. Just a casual, social walk. Bring water if you need it. Around the center loop of GP and around the outer loop of GP. Then we will venture through the neighborhood and back to the Park. At the end of the walk, the humans with the dogs may stay for 15 to 20 minutes to ask questions or get tips on dog behavior. 🙏🏾Space is limited, so **Please (RSVP) only if you’re 100% sure you will attend.** If you (**RSVP)** and don’t show, it is a **🚩Red Flag🚩** for future events—we all appreciate strong reliability and respecting others’ being able to have a spot.🙏🏾 We’ll be **walking until** **around 8:00 PM.** Expect to hit somewhere between **10,000–12,000 steps (approximately 7.5-9 miles),** depending on the pace and group. This is going to go really well, and I will be hosting more **midweek walking events** **every other week** so we can **stay active together** and **make exercise a routine in our day-to-day lives.** **NOW IS THE TIME, LET'S GET TO IT – GENERAL INFO;** This meetup group is for Dog owners and Humans who enjoy exploring, exercising, and socializing with their furry friends. Whether you're into agility training, dog training, or simply love visiting the great outdoors and fun places with your pup, or just yourself, this group is for you. All sizes and breeds of dogs are welcome to join us for group walks, or meetups, and social gatherings. Let's make new friends, strengthen the bond with our dogs, neighboring humans, and have a Pawsitively good time together! Join us and become part of the pack today. Garfield Park allows dogs. But they must be on a leash, and it will be your own responsibility. **Free street parking is available in the surrounding areas** **Garfield Park is located at 1000 Park Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030**

FREE: The Grammy Museum . . . for Smithsonian Day. (other museums too!!!!)

Museum Free Day from the Smithsonian is a nationwide thing. [Smithsonian Day](https://nationaltoday.com/smithsonian-day/) is always September 17th Here is the expected full list: * Japanese American National Museum * The Grammy Museum * LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes * California African American Museum * Autry Museum of the American West * The Wende Museum * USC Pacific Asia Museum * Descanso Gardens * The International Printing Museum in Carson * Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach * Los Angeles Maritime Museum * Point Fermin Lighthouse Historic Site and Museum * Photo: @sfwineblog * Latino Art Museum in Pomona * Heritage Museum of Orange County * Dr. Willella Howe Waffle House and Medical Museum in Santa Ana * The Santa Ana Fire Museum * Yanks Air Museum in Chino * Laguna Art Museum * Fillmore Historical Museum Some of these museums are normally free. And others may be closer to you. BUT . . . for the moment . . . the plan is The Grammy Museum. . . FOR FREE!!!! On Wed the 17th. What a win. To attend this event #1 **RSVP on this event with the red RSVP button** *AND THEN* #2 **[Fill out the event form](https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6)**[ https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6](https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6) This way you get the reminder as they update the new list with the 2026 info (spoiler alert: ***if you do not fill out the form you will not get accurate or updated event info)(Meetup messages is not reliable or efficient at getting out info. Too many have notifications turned off)*** **Got questions?** **[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881)**[ to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie)](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881) (be sure to mention the what event you are talking about) NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Gender, Gender Preference, Ethnicity, National Origin, Race, Color, Religion, or even Belly Button Lint. **[CLICK HERE](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/join)**[ To see all our other events and join in on them.](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/join) Art makes for great social fun. Over the course of the year we a bunch of arty events. If you have any suggestions or if you wish to post an event the group or lead an event: **[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881)**[ to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie)](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881)

"We Love LA" Pickleball All Levels Welcome