Bird Watching Los Angeles

Mahjong Madness / $20 Early Bird

**DTLASIA Mahjong Madness + Sunday FundaySunday · 12 to 7 PM** Clifton's DTLA, Cabinet of Curiosities · 648 S Broadway, Los Angeles Spend the afternoon at the mahjong table with DTLASIA at Clifton's. Come play Hong Kong and Taiwanese mahjong in a relaxed, fun room with good music, classic comedy movies on screen, and people who love the game. Whether you've played for years or have never touched a tile, there's a seat for you. **What to expect** * 7 hours of mahjong, from 12 to 7 PM (extends past 7pm on occasion) * Hong Kong and Taiwanese mahjong * Beginner lessons in Hong Kong style, so you can sit down even if you've never played * We have no wait times. We keep our attendance just right so that there should be no wait time. * A comfortable, climate-controlled room. It's hot out there! Bring a sweater because we keep the AC working. * Good music and classic Hong Kong, Taiwanese, and Chinese comedy movies on screenOur own bartender and servers, so food and drinks come right to your table **Tickets** Early Bird: $20 for the first 15 tickets General Admission: $25 RSVP HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sunday-funday-mahjong-madness Food and drinks are sold separately. **Parking** The St. Vincent Jewelry Center lot across the way is $10 all day. Street meters are free, but check the signs. Carpool or rideshare if you can.Good to know

Ballona Wetlands

The Los Angeles Audubon Society will be hosting Open Wetlands at the Ballona Wetlands on the first Saturday of the month, from 9 am to noon. We recommend wearing masks and social distancing. Come enjoy the morning air and your local wetland under the guidance of our trained naturalists. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. Enter through the gate located in the northeast corner of the parking lot behind Alkawater/Gordon’s Market, in the 300 block of Culver Blvd. in Playa del Rey. No baby strollers please. No pets. Please contact cindyhardin@laaudubon.org if you have any questions. To support this program, please consider making a donation to Los Angeles Audubon: http://losangelesaudubon.org/donate Thank you!

Antarctica – Peninsula and South Shetlands

Expedition cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands aboard the USHUAIA. Our Classic Antarctic adventure cruises on board the USHUAIA offer the ultimate introduction to the White Continent. Visit the last pristine region of the world. Land at penguin colonies and research stations and observe various different species of whales, seals, penguins, and seabirds. You will often make two landings a day via our fleet of zodiac craft. Highlights • Visited Places: • Ushuaia • Drake Passage • Antarctic Peninsula • South Shetland Islands Travel Experience: * Spectacular variety of seabirds and amazingly busy penguin colonies * Unique abundance of seals and magnificent whales * Beautifully shaped icebergs and glaciers * Historic places and currently-active research stations Tour Start Ushuaia Tour End Ushuaia Destination Argentina Flights • Arrival: Day01 before 6pm (Flexible) • Return: Day11 anytime after 2pm Airport: Ushuaia (-Malvinas Argentinas Intl. (USH) Meeting Point * The group meets at the arrival airport or at the hotel on Day01. * More details will be provided via group chat on WhatsApp Itinerary Day01 Ushuaia Day02 Depart from Ushuaia Day03 & 04 Crossing the Drake Passage Day05 to 08 Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands Day09 &10 Drake Passage, northbound Day11 Arrival in Ushuaia —————————————————————— For a detailed itinerary and to reserve your seat, follow the link below: [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/antarctica-peninsula-and-south-shetlands/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/antarctica-peninsula-and-south-shetlands/) Cost: $8990 (Double Occupancy) $12750 (Single Occupancy) Inclusions Price Includes * 1 Night hotel stay in USHUAIA * Voyage aboard the USHUAIA as indicated in the itinerary. * Standard Twin cabin (Upper / Lower birth) * Standard Triple Cabin (Upper / Lower birth) * All meals throughout the voyage aboard the USHUAIA. * All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by zodiac. * Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff. * All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program. * Comprehensive pre-departure material. * Detailed post-expedition log. Price Excludes * International flights (From/to home) * Travel Insurance * Personal nature expenses on board such as bar and beverage charges and telecommunication charges; and the customary gratuity at the end of the voyages are not included. We suggest that you bring at least US$300 (in small bills). Your account must be settled prior to disembarkation in cash (U.S. Dollar and Euro). We accept only MasterCard and American Express for charges over US$100. However, we can not accept gratuities by credit card. \*The customary gratuity to the ship’s service personnel is made as a blanket contribution at the end of the voyage and is divided among the crew. As a generally accepted guideline, we suggest US$15 per person per day. Questions? Text / Call: 2023787696 - Himanshu - Organizer

GAME 7 - FALL 2026: WEDNESDAY COED-FIREBIRD FC:| 9:15 pm| WEST 1/3

Finland – Arctic Adventure with Northern Lights & Glass Igloo

Time to get check another bucket list destination Finland. Join the group to explore Lapland thoroughly and experience the natural beauty of the Arctic, the Northern Lights, the ice, and the snow! Let’s experience the fun of the Arctic outdoor adventures and taste the authentic Arctic cuisine! Signup here: [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/finland-arctic-adventure-with-northern-lights-glass-igloo/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/finland-arctic-adventure-with-northern-lights-glass-igloo/) Itinerary Day01 Arrival Rovaniemi - Northern Lights Day02 Ranua Wildlife Park - Northern Lights Day03 Luosto Amethyst Mine & Northern Lights Day04 Snowshoeing - Ice Fishing - Snowmobile with Aurora Day05 Husky - Reindeer Farm - Santa Village - Ice Floating Day06 Snow Hotel - Arctic Circle - Glass igloo Day07 Rovaniemi Departure Day08 CAMP GREY TO PUERTO NATALES Price: $3990 pp (Double Occupancy) $4990 pp (Single Occupancy) Inclusions Price Includes * Airport/train station transfer on the first and last day * 5 nights in hotel accommodation * 1 night stay at Glass Igloo * Professional guide in English for the activities * 6 breakfasts * All the activities and transfers as per the itinerary Price Excludes * International flights (From/to home) * Tips * Personal Expenses * Travel Insurance * Visa For detailed itinerary follow the link below: [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/finland-arctic-adventure-with-northern-lights-glass-igloo/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/finland-arctic-adventure-with-northern-lights-glass-igloo/) ——————————————————— Questions?? Text or Call: 2023787696: Himanshu

GAME 7 - MONDAY COED-FALL 2026: FIREBIRD FC:| 9:15 pm| CENTER 1/3

A South Pas/Garfield Park & Beyond, 10k-Steps Challenge #32 [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**

A South Pas/Garfield Park & Beyond, 10K-Step Challenge #32 [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**

FRIDAY--Easy Night walk around Silverlake

Silverlake can be quite beautiful at night. Walk is mostly easy 2.2 miles RT around the lake. Walk is approx. 1 hour. There is short uphill on this walk--approx. 10 minutes Some members go to the local Oyster bar afterwards. **Rain will cancel walk. Dogs ok as long as on leash.** Parking: Street parking. There is more parking when you park along the lake --along W. Silverlake Dr.

Griffith Park Afternoon Hike & Night Photography

Let's spend a fall afternoon hiking and exploring **Griffith Park**, followed by sunset views and night photography! We'll start at the Bird Sanctuary across from the Greek Theatre and hike approximately **3.5 miles** through the park, stopping at several viewpoints along the way for photos and to enjoy the scenery. This is **not a fast-paced fitness hike**. We'll take our time, enjoy the trail, and stop for photos of Downtown LA, Griffith Observatory, and the surrounding landscape from various vantage points. We'll time our hike so we can enjoy **sunset from the trails**, then continue toward Griffith Observatory as the city lights come on. We'll eventually make our way to Griffith Observatory, where we'll spend some time exploring and doing **night photography** before heading home. You don't need to be a photographer to join us. Come for the hike, the sunset, the views, the photography, or just to hang out! * **Parking** Parking at the **Greek Theatre** is free when there are no scheduled events. [https://maps.app.goo.gl/ntVQvwrJsgHgMzHp7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ntVQvwrJsgHgMzHp7) * **Where to Meet** We'll meet near the restroom at the beginning of the trail by the **Bird Sanctuary**, across from the Greek Theatre parking area. Watch for traffic when you cross the street. [https://maps.app.goo.gl/EUNYUmhYmehFc7Cu5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/EUNYUmhYmehFc7Cu5) * **Tentative Plan** 3:30 — Meet & greet 3:45 — Start hiking 4:30 — Arrive at [Dante's View](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zmKqeZQHTSUz484X6) 5:00 — Arrive at [Trails Peak](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gQ7BHcAF97yKUEuf7) 5:30 — Arrive at the [vista point](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xae4hAEp7MPuqmTYA) for golden/blue hour photos 6:06 — Sunset 7:00 — Arrive at [Griffith Observatory](https://maps.app.goo.gl/z3C54Db97EbDdnQx8) & explore 8:30 — Head home *Times are approximate. We'll adjust our pace depending on the group and how often we stop along the way.* *We'll spend about an hour at the Observatory so everyone has time to explore before heading to lunch.* * **What to Bring** Shoes with good traction A jacket or a sweater Flashlight or headlamp — **we'll be hiking after sunset** Sun protection Plenty of water Food/snacks — we'll eat on the trail Camera or phone if you'd like to take photos **Long lens (70mm+)** — great for distant views, compressed landscapes, and shots of Griffith Observatory from the trails (the flyer photo was taken at 200mm) **Wide-angle lens** — useful for close-up/exterior shots around Griffith Observatory Tripod * **Release of Liability** Photography and all outings are rewarding and pleasant activities, but there are common dangers you should be aware of including personal injuries and property damages. By signing up for this event, you assume the risks of the event and agree to release the organization, the organizer, and other participants from claims for any and all injuries or other losses sustained during this event. Stay safe and have fun!

A San Marino/Lacy Park & Beyond, 10k-Steps Challenge #47 [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**

MID-DAY NATURAL NAVIGATION CLASS

October 29 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm $30.00 – $45.00 October 29, noon Getting around accurately is a valuable survival skill! Sometimes you have a compass and map, and sometimes you don’t. In this two-hour class, you’ll learn how to construct a sun compass, and how you can use that to tell direction and time. This sun compass is nearly as accurate as your magnetized compass, and the “clock” is more accurately telling you local solar time — good enough for general purposes. You’ll also learn some natural methods of telling direction, which are ages-old observations. You’ll learn which are worth remembering, and which are “old husband’s tales.” We’ll also address how to identify constellations for telling directions, and how to navigate with only a compass. So bring your compass. What we cover in our short time will depend upon how much time everyone needs to grasp the concepts. Location 2, Hahamongna Watershed Park.