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Welcome to the Swadharma Vedic Ashram (Himalayan Monastery), Ayurveda, Panchakarma, & Siddha Medicine and Collegeof Vedic Sciences (Since 1901) Join us for daily indoors Yoga Asana (Postures) Pranayama (Breathwork) & Dhyana (Meditation) 4 Classes/Day with Ayurveda, Yoga & Vedic Sciences Q&A after class. ......................................................... Note: there is a regular group of yogi/yoginis who attend without signing up here... if you see a lack of sign ups herein, still attend. ................................................................. Suggested Investment: 1 class 27 5 class pack 99 Unlimited month 171 should you be having financial difficulties, please call us. ......................................................... Class led by Swami SiddhAtmAnanda, Doctor of Ayurveda, Yoga & Vedic Sciences. Come and receive practical answers to your questions. ......................................................... Ayurveda, Yoga & Vedic Sciences’ purpose is to find your true self & life purpose, rebalance body & mind health, and claim your wealth. All levels are welcome to participate. .................................................................................................................................................................................Plenty of free street parking or free parking next door at MGM building parking lot ................................................................... Morning Yoga practice includes 40 minutes of (Asana) postures to heal the body and mind, and secondarily build muscle tonality & flexibility. In addition, Yoga postures gently activate marmani (“acupressure” points) to bring the body and mind back to balance. Vedic Yoga practice also includes 5 minutes of prāṇāyāma (प्राणायाम), “control of lifeforce/breath”) exercises to increase the oxygenation/lifeforce (“prāṇa”) throughout the body and 45 minutes of silence/meditation. ................................................................... You will benefit by re-discovering your true Self; and secondarily experiencing increased energy, endurance, muscle tone, flexibility, as well as be more balanced in your emotions throughout the day. ................................................................................................................................................................................The Saturday morning yoga class is immediately followed, at 8am, by an Ayurveda and Vedic Sciences community class where questions to your health/wellness concerns and curiosities are answered from an Ayurvedic perspective ............................................... ........................................................................................ Should you have any questions or inquiries regarding this event and/or Ayurveda and/or Ayurvedic health consultations, please call or email Dr. Ashwin Kumar at 213-500-9337 or ashwin@ashwinayurveda.com .................................................................................... www.ashwinayurveda.com ..........................................................................................DISCLAIMER NONE OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE, PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR MEDICAL DOCTOR

We are a community of **artists, thinkers, technicians, and curious minds** from all walks of life exploring how technology can serve human flourishing in 2026! Whether if you're an AI enthusiast or skeptic, a creative professional or someone just beginning to navigate our rapidly changing world, this group is for you! The conversations we have at our **“support group for the technological singularity”** are designed to meet everyone at their level of understanding - no technical background required, just an open mind and genuine curiosity about our collective future. How do we preserve community, creativity, connection, and purpose in this new age? Our focus for 2026 is to build out our community into somewhere between a participatory lab, an art salon and a social group. So we will be talking about and experimenting with LLMs, vibe coding and AI generated imagery and sound. We discuss the ethical and cultural implications of this new powerful set of tools as well as trade tips, discuss use cases and share workflows for getting the most out of this new era. We are also open to discussing anything relating to technology, culture, and the arts. Our meetings have a super casual and open atmosphere where all are welcome to contribute. Feel free to come late or leave early. And I will (as always) be encouraging people to create art and will be translating for non-geeks. So, no matter if you love technology, or if you think it is destroying the very fabric of our society, or if you are just starting to experiment with AI to help better market yourself or your business, we would love to help get you started and/or learn more about your experiences. **Here is a list of the typical topics…** **AI in Media** * Deepfakes, propaganda and the future of media * AI ethics and copyright law * Will AI destroy Hollywood or save it? * Accessibility and story telling **For the Creators (new media and old)** * Discuss releases of AI tools and services * Tips and techniques for prompting * Voicing and animating your characters * Editing and the AI visual effects revolution * Combining traditional filmmaking with AI * How to go viral, fund raising, and SMM **For the Haters (who are welcome)** * Is using AI cheating, where is the line? * Is AI art soulless? What gives art a soul? * How will younger people learn w/o “putting in the work” * How to us AI ethically **AI for Social Change** * The changing job market. What skills will matter in 10 years? * Demonization of knowledge and resources * The 2nd Cognitive Revolution, emergent intelligence * A new age of inhuman efficiency * Unemployment, UBI and the future of “work”

Join us for this community event at Ashwin College of Ayurveda Yoga and Vedic Sciences Learn about Vedanta, Āyurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Vastu & Vedic Sciences... .... Come learn what Āyurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Vastu, Vedanta and Vedic Sciences and leave with answers to your physical, emotional/psychological, career and financial success, relationships, and life's subtler questions and curiosities. Come find your true Self as Āyurveda and Vedic Sciences is truly the oldest and most relevant science of "how to live". We will focus on understanding the deeper meanings and practices and relationship to the Vedic tradition.... .... Each session will include different topics, open discussion/Q&A followed by a few minutes of meditation. Message us ahead for topic suggestions or questions. Sessions will be hosted by: Swami SiddhAtmAnanda, Vedacharya, Vaidya Dr. Ashwin Kumar, Doctor of Āyurveda and Vedic Sciences. Dr. Ashwin specializes in women’s and family health and pulse diagnosis (Nadi Pariksha) and founder of Ashwin College of Ayurveda and Vedic Sciences. He regularly consults clients and teaches, through the doctoral level, domestically and internationally. Read more: ashwinayurveda.com/about ......................................................... Topics may include: -Question and answers to your specific health/wellness challenges, personal practice, or any other questions important to you -Āyurvedic Nutrition and art of self-healing thru nutrition -Women's and children's health & wellness -Healing with plant, herbal, and mineral based formulas -Healing emotional, psychological trauma, and mental disorders -Overcoming addictions, fear, attachment, anxiety, etc... -Healing complex imbalances & diseases with Āyurveda and Panchakarma, Yoga, and other Vedic practices -What is Āyurveda and Vedic Sciences and how can it benefit you -Healing with the art of Vastu, energy balancing for home and interior spaces, and Jyotisha -Vedic/Indian astrology Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद) and Vedic sciences are the oldest sciences in the world for experiencing life with purpose, health, wealth and awareness. Āyurveda, in Sanskrit, means science of life and is popularly known for its success in healing physical and mental diseases or imbalances; however, it is truly the science on how to live life wholly. Āyurveda focuses on finding and destroying the root cause of the illness while at the same time treating the symptoms. Moveover, Āyurveda firmly states that each individual must find their true “Self”, which is beyond body & mind. Doing so, will enable the individual to make daily decisions from its true Self and live a healthy & balanced lifestyle free from harmful habits, routines and/or additions. Ayurvedic suggestions may include diet and/or lifestyle modifications, herbal formulas, counseling, therapies, and/or panchakarma. Āyurveda is firmly rooted in the Ātharva Veda, one of the four Vedas. The Vedic tradition is rooted in the eternal Vedas. The Vedic tradition includes Āyurveda, Yoga, Tantra, Vastu, Astrology and more................................................. Learn more @ ashwinayurveda.com Join in the discussion or just listen and enjoy. This group is only for those who are committed to learning, attending and participating - please register only if you are truly committed to attending regularly. \-\-\-\-\-\-Investment\-\-\-\-\- Complimentary for: -Yoga students -Ayurveda consultation or Panchakarma clients -Students or Alumni of College of Ayurveda Yoga and Vedic Sciences certificate programs All others: Suggested Donation $27 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-‐\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- In addition, there is Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation class immediately before the session at 630am to 745am, all levels welcomed. For more information, please call or email us with any questions at ashwin@ashwinayurveda.com or 213-500-9337 Visit us at ashwinayurveda.com or IG: @ashwinayurveda DISCLAIMER NONE OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE, PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR MEDICAL DOCTOR

**In 3 Days You’ll Discover How to Attract a Steady-Stream of Clients,** **Use “Heartselling™” To Effortlessly Fill Up Your Schedule, and** **Manifest Your Dream Business So You Can** **Focus Full-Time On The Transformational Work You’re Meant to Be Doing** **During the Client Attraction Summit, you'll discover:** * **​The timeless heart-based strategies to have people say YES** to working with you for a high-end package or program * **The 3 Transformational Marketing Systems** to Attract and Book More Clients Fast * ​**The 5 Elements of Heartselling** that allow your ideal clients to talk themselves into working with you (if it’s a good match) * **3 Best Strategies to Find the People** You Were Destined to Help (and the flexibility to choose the one that works best for YOU) * **How to create authentic content** that is an extension of the transformational work you do and auto-magically draws in your people * **​​Secrets for making word-of-mouth marketing work for you** * **​Re-invent How You Answer, "What do you do?"**, so people say YES * **Breakthrough your most sabotaging belief into a full-bodied belief that fuels your success** * **​Step into Your True Value so you can share your rates with confidence** (over 95% of attendees raise their fees) * **​Map out your unique Client Attraction Game Plan** so you’ll know what you need to fill your schedule with a steady stream of clients you adore * **​Get a powerful template to empower your potential clients to Say Yes to themselves.** This Turns “I can’t afford it” into “YES!” without being pushy * **Discover the 5 Transformational Leverage Strategies** to shift from 1-on-1 to Groups and Online Courses * **Learn how our members are speaking to groups, transforming the planet** and getting clients everytime they speak LINK: [giftfromthrive.com/connie](http://giftfromthrive.com/connie)

Welcome to the Swadharma Vedic Yoga Ashram, Clinic and College of Ayurveda, Panchakarma, & Siddha Medicine, and Vedic Sciences (Since 1901). Join us for daily indoors Yoga Asana (Postures) Pranayama (Breathwork) & Dhyana (Meditation) 4 Classes/Day with Ayurveda, Yoga & Vedic Sciences Q&A after class. ......................................................... Note: there is a regular group of yogi/yoginis who attend without signing up here... if you see a lack of sign ups herein still attend. ......................................................... Investment: 1 class 27 5 class pack 99 Unlimited month 171 should you be having financial difficulties please call us. ......................................................... Class led by Swami SiddhAtmAnand, Yogi, Vedacharya, and Doctor of Ayurveda, Yoga & Vedic Sciences. Come and receive practical answers to your questions. ......................................................... Ayurveda, Yoga & Vedic Sciences’ purpose is to find your true self & life purpose, rebalance body & mind health, and claim your wealth. All levels are welcome to participate. .................................................................................................................................................................................Plenty of free street parking or free parking next door at MGM building parking lot ........................................................ Vedic Yoga practice includes 40 minutes of (Asana) postures to heal the body and mind, and secondarily build muscle tonality & flexibility. In addition, Yoga postures gently activate marmani (“acupressure” points) to bring the body and mind back to balance. Vedic Yoga practice also includes 5 minutes of prāṇāyāma (प्राणायाम, “control of lifeforce/breath”) exercises to increase the oxygenation/lifeforce (“prāṇa”) throughout the body and 35 minutes of silence/meditation. ..................................................................................... You will benefit by re-discovering your true Self; and secondarily experiencing increased energy, endurance, muscle tone, flexibility, as well as be more balanced in your emotions throughout the day. .................................................................................................................................................................................The Saturday morning yoga class is immediately followed, at 8am, by an Ayurveda and Vedic Sciences community class where questions to your health/wellness concerns and curiosities are answered from an Ayurvedic perspective................................................................................................................................................... Should you have any questions or inquiries regarding this event and/or Ayurveda and/or Ayurvedic health consultations, please call or email at 213-500-9337 or ashwin@ashwinayurveda.com ............................................................... www.ashwinayurveda.com ..................................................................... DISCLAIMER NONE OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE, PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR MEDICAL DOCTOR

Social Mah Jongg playing.

Let's hang out again for another night of jazz in the Grand Lobby of the historic Culver Hotel in Culver City. (And don't forget to check out the swanky upstairs bar, the Velvet Lounge.) The hotel is located in a plaza where you can take a small stroll to Culver Studios for a picture in front of the mansion featured in *Gone With the Wind*, or traverse the Culver Steps directly across from the studio, or get an ice cream around the corner at Salt & Straw. There's also a parking structure under the plaza with an entrance right next tot he hotel. The band starts playing at 8:00, so we'll congregate by the couches next to the piano at 7:30 and mingle and get to know each other. When you get here, just look for a a group of guests standing near the musicians who keep asking "Is this the Meetup?" That's us. So come on by for another evening of great music, making new acquaintances, or seeing old ones (if you were here for the first event). Hopefully we'll have another swinging turnout like we did back in March. Hope to see you there.

Hi! I’m offering private adult volleyball lessons. I’ve been playing volleyball for over 15 years, with experience in club and community college-level play. I’ve also coached before and love helping others grow their skills and confidence on the court. Group Goal: To help adults improve their volleyball technique, build game awareness, and stay active in a supportive, fun environment. Who I’m Hoping to Meet: Adults (18+) who are either beginners or intermediate players looking to learn or experienced players wanting to sharpen their skills. What We’ll Do: Each session will focus on fundamentals, drills, and gameplay strategy, tailored to your goals and skill level. Feel free to text me at 626-524-3775 for more info or to get started!

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKET At** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13397#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13397#tix) (Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so the RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. We'll have at least 20 registered.) Our last online Bingo Night Party was such a BIG hit, we're doing it again! Do you like to play BINGO or want to just do something different?! Then you will LOVE this event! Here is your opportunity to have some fun playing our Live "Bingo" game. You will also get to socialize and make other friends from the comfort of your home. Prizes included Amazon gift cards, free future events and more! This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. You will either need to print or draw out your bingo cards. We will email you with how to get it after registering. You can have more than 1 person on your team as long as they're from your house and use same device. Friends/family around the country can also play. They would just need to also register for a ticket. This event will be held on Zoom which you would access through your computer/webcam, or via your phone/tablet. On day of the event, you will get a secured Zoom link and link to print out Bingo cards. \*RSVPS ON HERE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL ATTENDANCE as this is a multi group event. Cost: $15-$20 depending on how early you register. **\*TO ATTEND GET TICKET AT -** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13397#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13397#tix)

**G3Y Bible Study – Every Other Friday** Join us every other Friday night at **7:00 PM in Long Beach** for our Gay Christian Young Adult Bible Study. We gather for meaningful conversation, thoughtful Bible discussion, and genuine community in a welcoming, affirming space. This is a relaxed, come-as-you-are group where LGBTQ+ young adults can explore faith, ask real questions, and build friendships without pressure or judgment. Whether you’re deeply rooted in your faith, questioning, or just curious, you’re welcome here. **Please RSVP so we know the head count, as there will be snacks and beverages.** We go out after the Bible study to get something to eat and to socialize and you are welcome to join us for that too

Let's try out a unique, quirky, but popular local brewery with specialty beers, snacks and ... home brewed alcoholic tea! Yes, I want to know what that is too! Prices range as low as $3 for snacks to $6 for smaller beer samples. Of course, you can get bigger portions and more items. This place is in a highly trendy 3-bar-and-one-restaurant block in Glassell Park. The brewery has plenty of standing room, high-top tables, a long "board" where you can rest your drinks, and lower seating as well. It is famously decorated with alumimum foil. We love LA! You cannot make up what people think of here. Come join us for mingling and bring friends! This is an indoor event, but with open doors and windows to one side. Please dress accordingly. Note: Please bring $3-5 to the hostess for my Meetup fees and "trouble" (exact change best). You can also pay via Venmo: @myanna-dellinger. Last four: 7295. It can be difficult finding parking right outside or super close to this bar. Try on the far side of Eagle Rock Boulevard and those small streets (or valet). See you! Myanna

Get out and dance! Lesson starts at 6:30pm, dancing starts at 7:00pm and ends at 10:00pm. **Caller:** Andy Shore! **Band:** Ben and Louisa Knorr-Byron with Jeffrey Spero! **Admission:** $20.00 sliding scale, ages 30 and under = $10, ages 18 and under = FREE! **PARKING:** Garage across Venice Blvd. at 3844 Watseka Ave, Culver City 90232 - (about $5 for 4 hours), or street parking Get your dance shoes, tie up those laces and make your feet happy. Individuals welcome, no need to bring a partner. Save me a dance! Anton \~ the contra dance dude

We’re bringing a good crowd to **Far Bar in Little Tokyo** — for a night that blends **LA energy, Japan vibes, and a social scene that actually moves**! Dodgers vs Angels will be on, but this isn’t about sitting and watching a game! It’s about being out —good music, drinks flowing, people talking, and that mix of cultures that makes LA feel like LA! And yeah — if Ohtani connects, the whole place goes up. **free sake shots every time Shohei Ohtani hits a home run! 🍶🔥** LA × 日本な夜。 🌴 **WHAT TO EXPECT** • A packed Little Tokyo bar atmosphere • A social, open crowd (not cliquey) • Music, drinks, and movement • Dodgers vs Angels playing in the background • A mix of locals, creatives, and people just out for a good night! 🌸 **VIBE** Not just the game. **LA × Japan, city nights, good people.** Even if you’re not into baseball — you’ll feel it! **📍 Far Bar** — Little Tokyo **⏰ Saturday, May 16 • 6:30 PM** Come through anytime 👋**Hosted by LA2JP 💙 LA x Japan Community** Come meet the LA2JP fam — easy, friendly, and open to everyone. はじめてでも大歓迎です！

**Upgrade Your Confidence. Elevate Your Life.** Join Certified Life Breakthrough Coach **[Shakila Stewart](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shakila-stewart-b48aa776/)** for a transformational presentation designed to help artists and creatives step fully into their power. In this experience, you will learn practical techniques from her signature framework on how to: • Command every room you enter with confidence and presence • Clearly and authentically speak about your creative work • Embody your vision and position your gifts for impact and influence. This session will empower you to move beyond simply creating — and begin leading with your identity, voice, and purpose. **Agenda:** 10 am - Check-in and socialize 10:30 am - Speaker presentation begins 11:15 am - Q&A and network 12 pm - Wrap up **About the Speaker:** Shakila Stewart is a Certified Life Breakthrough Coach, leadership strategist, and founder of the confidence movement **Chin Up! You Got This!™**. With roots in modeling, musical theater, and arts education, she helps artists and visionaries develop the confidence, presence, and leadership voice needed to bring their work to life in powerful ways. Through her signature **Posture, Presence, and Personality™** framework, Shakila equips creatives with practical tools to command the room, clearly communicate their artistic vision, and position their gifts for influence and opportunity in today’s evolving creative economy. She is passionate about helping artists move beyond self-doubt and step fully into their identity as leaders, innovators, and cultural change-makers. Her work has been seen on The Steve Harvey Show, ABC's Windy City Live and Black Enterprise. To learn more about Shakila Stewart visit: [www.shakilastewart.com](http://www.shakilastewart.com/) **By attending this event, you'll agree to our Code of Conduct.** **[Our Code of Conduct is under the Content Strategy Los Angeles' Meetup About section.](https://www.meetup.com/content-strategy-los-angeles/)** **This event is donation-based with a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds go to Studious Coworking Space for allowing us to use their space.** **[Parking info](https://studious.work/parking/)** **For those interested in LavaCon 2026:** Register for The LavaCon Content Strategy Conference using the referral code **CSLA** for $100 off in-person tuition: [https://lavacon.org](https://lavacon.org/)

***THIS MEETUP IS REMOTE ON ZOOM this Thursday!*** (Ignore in-person location info) We would love to have you visit and network with us! Please email bniboom@gmail.com for our ZOOM meeting information! Meet energetic, local business people dedicated to growing their business through word-of-mouth referrals. Train us to be your sales force and get more word of mouth business. Most Wanted Professions: CPAs, Attorneys, Event Planner, Mental Health Professionals, Non-Profits, and Health/Wellness professionals If you've been thinking about checking us out, this would be the perfect day to do it. Bring an associate if you want and come learn more about how to grow your business! Current members include: Private Tutor/College Planning Consultant, Residential Realtor, Residential Mortgage Professional, Mobile Notary, Business Branding, Graphic Designer, Handyman, and Financial Advisor to name some... No matter what field of business you're in, if you're looking to expand and grow, we invite you to check us out. Learn how we are building a collaborative team to make business BOOM! ***(Please email bniboom@gmail.com for the meeting ID for ZOOM weeks!)***

**NOTE:** This is a PAID Event - You need to purchase a ticket here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/practical-pm-ai-workflows-openclaw-tickets-1988793725570?](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/practical-pm-ai-workflows-openclaw-tickets-1988793725570) From Reddit Research to a Live Prototype — All from Discord What if you could go from idea to a working prototype. without setup overhead, complex tooling, or even opening your laptop? Join PMA.LA and [David Guttman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-guttman/), Open Claw Contributor , for a live, hands-on demo as he walks through how he used OpenClaw to go from identifying a real-world customer pain point to designing, building, and hosting a working prototype. Starting with Reddit research, OpenClaw searched for recurring frustrations and uncovered a common freelancer problem: chasing unpaid invoices. From there, David used AI agents to: * Identify user pains and opportunities * Generate product concepts and workflows * Design an application experience * Build and deploy a functional prototype * Coordinate the entire process directly from Discord The result is “Chaser,” an AI-assisted invoicing follow-up tool created through an end-to-end AI workflow. This session is designed for product managers, founders, designers, engineers, operators, and curious builders who want to better understand what modern AI workflows actually look like in practice. Topics will include: * Working with AI agents beyond simple prompting * Rapid product ideation and validation * AI-assisted prototyping workflows * Using OpenClaw from mobile and Discord * Practical lessons learned from real-world experimentation * Where AI workflows are heading next Expect a practical, conversational evening with live demos, Q&A, and plenty of time to connect with others in the LA product and builder community. **Event Details:** **Date:** May 28 📍 Location: Intersections LA, Culver City. 🎟️Ticket: $25 Food & beverage are included. Limited tickets available! ### **Speaker** David Guttman sets up AI employees for founders and solopreneurs. Over 20+ years in software, he's led teams shipping the content platform behind Disney.com and StarWars.com, video ad servers handling 10 billion requests a day, and an LMS that TIME named one of 2020's Best Inventions. He's also the creator of Spec.LA, an invitation-only makers' meetup in Los Angeles. ### **Agenda** Networking (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM): Begin the evening by connecting with like-minded professionals. Presentation & Q&A (7:00 PM - 7:45 PM): Our esteemed speaker will guide us through an enlightening presentation. Post-Event Networking (7:45 PM - 8:40 PM): Continue the conversation and build deeper connections with fellow attendees. Discuss insights from the session and explore potential collaborations.

**✨ To join this event, please make sure to book your ticket here 👉[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986892267257?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986892267257?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **Spaces are limited, and only registered guests with a ticket will be able to attend. Don’t miss out!** Join us for a focused networking evening bringing together **real estate professionals, construction leaders, startup founders, investors, and operators** shaping the future of the built environment. This event is designed for people who want practical connections, business opportunities, and conversations that lead to deals. Whether you work in development, construction, property, PropTech, or invest in real assets and infrastructure, this event puts decision-makers and innovators in the same room. ### 🔹 Event Highlights * **1-Minute Elevator Pitches** – Introduce your business, project, or startup to the room in a clear, direct format. * **Open Networking** – Connect with developers, builders, contractors, founders, investors, and service providers. * **Business-Focused Conversations** – Discuss deals, partnerships, funding, projects, and growth opportunities. * **Collaboration Opportunities** – Explore joint ventures, pilots, investments, and new clients. ### 👥 Who Should Attend * Real Estate Developers & Property Professionals * Construction Company Owners & Contractors * PropTech & ConTech Startup Founders * Investors, Angels, Family Offices & VCs * Architects, Engineers & Project Managers * Commercial, Residential & Mixed-Use Operators * Brokers, Lenders & Asset Managers * Legal, Finance, Insurance & Consulting Professionals * Anyone building, investing in, or supporting real estate and construction projects ### Why Attend * **Pitch your business or project** to a relevant, targeted audience. * **Meet decision-makers** involved in deals, developments, and investments. * **Find partners and clients** across real estate, construction, and technology. * **Discover investment opportunities** and capital connections. * **Build long-term relationships** in a professional, relaxed setting. * **Stay ahead of industry trends** in PropTech, ConTech, development, and construction innovation. ### 🔗 WhatsApp Group A dedicated event WhatsApp group will be created to help attendees connect before and after the event. **The WhatsApp group link will be shared 1 day before the event.** This event is built for professionals and founders who want real conversations, real connections, and real outcomes. **Register now - space is limited to 50 attendees only!** **P.S. Click Follow for future event alerts!**

When you have 46 of the top local business owners in the South Bay connect and move towards a common goal great things happen. We are all about helping each other grow our business by providing direct referrals and expert help. This group is made of the top business owners and entrepreneurs in the South Bay and we meet each month to share growth strategies, solve problems and get expert advice. Here's what you will get: Access to the top entrepreneurs in the South Bay. Here's how it works: This select group meets each week to reconnect with the sole purpose of supporting each others businesses - specifically to give warm referrals. We give leads that are from highly trusted sources. Here's what I want you to do next: Apply for the group on the link below. We will review your application and discuss it with the group to see if it is a good fit. The goal is to find entrepreneurs who are hungry to grow. You don't have to have a huge business, only the fierce burning desire to connect with South Bay businesses. We help you do this by offering tools to scale your business, implement new growth strategies, connect with subject matter experts and get your high level questions answered. Each week we meet to go over what we learned the previous week. You will meet the same people each week, get to know them and understand their business. This is an intimate setting for South Bay business owners to get referrals, learn new information and get moral support. The CEO's journey can be lonely, this is a place to regroup and recharge. We are all supporting each other go grow our businesses, and the synergy created is greater than you could do alone. Be warned, this is a participation group only. If you want to join just to take deals and not give anything in return then it won't work. The people who succeed are the ones who share knowledge, offer expertise and give domain specific knowledge to our members A contractor doubled his business after 1 year as a member. An architect expanded into another city and created a new division of his practice. A business insurance firm wrote new policies for 10 million dollars in their first 100 days. This is a group for people who are committed to taking their business to the next level and want to be surrounded by people who will push them to get there quickly.

**TO GET TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT- YOU MUST GET THEM FROM EVENTBRITE AT THIS LINK:** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-socials-networking-and-mega-social-is-back-sofitel-tickets-1988453632342 Plans Thursday, March 28th? We are inviting all of you to come over to Hotel Sofitel in Beverly Hills ([https://www.sofitel-los-angeles.com//](https://www.sofitel-los-angeles.com// "https://www.sofitel-los-angeles.com//")) We'd love to see you and there is no agenda . We have **over 4500 members on meetup** and average well over 400 tickets sold per event. **We have held over 500 events!** Just show up, and we will personally introduce you to other people! What could be easier? It's always a fun mix of people and you never know who will meet who can change your life! Keep in mind we also have a Facebook, Alignable and Eventbrite group invited and other groups who may come who do not RSVP, so the rsvp list here may look lighter than it really is! Many people stay 1 to 2 hours but some of us often stay later than 9pm. **There is Valet or you can park for $1 per hour at The Beverly Center across the street (after 4 hours its $2 per hour).** **There is a reason everyone who comes to these events says its the best networking and social event in LA**. (look at the hundreds and hundreds of meetup reviews you can see here or ask AI "**what the best networking event is in Beverly Hills?**" We’ve loved building this community and keeping it free for as long as we have. As the group has grown, there are real costs involved in organizing, promoting, coordinating, staffing, and continuing to create a great experience. The ticket price helps support the continued quality and sustainability of the event.

**About this talk and from our presenter, Malcolm Barrett:** R has a distinct quality: someone who sits down to their computer, downloads the latest version of R, and installs some packages from CRAN will largely have no issues. This is one of R’s greatest strengths, particularly for newcomers: you can get right to work. This is by design: CRAN provides packages in such a way that we receive certain guarantees that everything is going to (mostly) work together on a given day. Revisiting a project in R later, however, is often painful: all those things that worked beautifully together suddenly fail. Either you have to update all your code to match the changes that have been made in the packages you use, or you have to find a way to restore your R session to the state that it was in when you were working last. R has a long history of community tools for managing package environments, such as packrat and renv. Yet, it’s still rarely an easy process. Exposure to the uv framework for managing Python environments—itself a harrowing history—showed me that there could be a better way. I set out to revisit R package environments and came out the other side with a new point of view. In this talk, I’ll discuss why we face issues restoring R package environments, improving renv workflows, thinking through system dependencies, and exploring other tools like Posit Package manager, Docker, and rv. **For ONLINE attendees**: We will be broadcasting this presentation via Zoom. We will begin promptly at 7:00 pm PT. **Please RSVP for online attendance to get the Zoom link under the Hybrid location info.** **For IN-PERSON attendees, meeting location info:** We'll be meeting at the Keck Center @ Chapman University room N107/N109. The space has a 40-person limit - If you RSVP but are unable to attend, please update your RSVP promptly to accommodate others interested in attending. **Food and beverages will be catered by SoCal RUG for this event and served at 6:30 pm PT. The main presentation will begin at 7:00 pm PT.** **Parking:** The best parking option will be the Anderson Parking Structure conveniently next to the Chapman's Keck Center. From the entrance of the Anderson Parking Structure, navigate to the elevator on the far side of the parking structure. Take the elevator to the 1st floor, and you'll find yourself in an outdoor atrium. As you’re exiting the elevator, turn left through the glass doors into Swenson Hall. Continue down the hallway past the MakerSpace and the Ideation Zone (rooms N107/109) will be on your left. While street parking is an option, it may require a valid Chapman parking pass depending on the street you're on - Please pay attention to street signage and see everyone tonight! ***Legal Disclaimer:*** *The advice and/or information provided at this event is not endorsed by nor should it be construed as educational/legal advice from Chapman University.*