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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

Friday Night Board Gaming (formerly Friday Night Dice) is a meetup for everyone who likes board games. And if you’re new to board games, our friendly gamers are happy to teach you how to play. We play basic European board games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket To Ride, etc., and more advanced games like Suburbia, Power Grid, Terraforming Mars, and Railways of the World. Also war games & card games. We bring lots of games, but you’re free to bring your own! We used to game at LASFS (Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society) in Van Nuys. However, as that organization sold its building we have moved to Paper Hero's and Games, a game store in Sherman Oaks, and we continue to meet every Friday late afternoon and evening. We share the gaming space with a large group of Magic the Gathering players but we easily have room for between 10 to 20 board gamers who usually show up for board games. Most of these gamers are regulars who just don't bother to RSVP as this is a store open to all comers and requiring a Yes RSVP is not feasible as we are often joined by store customers who see what we are doing and ask to join in - and we always say YES! (As most gamers do not bother to RSVP, quite often our home page will just show me as the only attendee even though we may have almost 2 dozen gamers at our tables. So, if the home page shows just 1 person attending, pay no attention to that as we may very well have full house of gamers.) So come on down and get your gaming fix this Friday at the friendly and comfortable game store. We have beginners and advanced gamers, so everyone is welcome.

Left leaning politics are a focus. I know that having Chinese food every week may be boring to some people, but here are the reasons why I'm keeping this location: * Free parking * Reasonably priced * Separate checks * A really nice conference room * Great location * More new people from other parts of the city * 10 minutes from Brentwood in the middle of the day. The salads are good, or come and just have tea if you don't want Chinese food. Check out menu at [https://order.pfchangs.com](https://order.pfchangs.com/)\|

Welcome to the Swadharma Vedic Ashram (Since 1901), Clinic of Ayurveda, Panchakarma, & Siddha Medicine, and College of Vedic Sciences. Welcome to join our active general meditation group as well as our Himalayan Swadharma Kriya Yoga Meditation and Vedic Sciences community- learn and practice sessions. If you already have a meditation technique(s) your welcome to join as well and continue to practice your way. (NOTE: There is a Yoga postures, asana and pranayama, class right before, please join us) In these weekly sessions you will learn theory, preparatory steps and advance kriya yoga meditation techniques as well as answer any of your comments and or questions. Beginners and advanced levels welcome. These sessions will benefit you: -enjoying deeper meditations -understanding Kundalini Ma and its preparatory steps for proper kriya meditation for Self-Realization -receive individual feedback on proper techniques -learn kriya yoga theory and practicum, and proper preparation... and be initiated by our paramgurus and guru into lineage upon successful practice -learn about Vedic Sciences such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Tantra, Vastu, Vedic Astrology and related integration -join us at our local bimonthly mountain retreats and our annual Himalayan India retreat -make new friends Om Hreem Shree Gurubhyo Namah... Om Kriya Babaji Namah Om Blessings namaste 🙏 Swami SiddhAtmAnanda

During During spring and milder weather this hour is reserved for private party . Feel free to check with me offseason if you don't mind the Heat. Also if there is no group the fee for a private hour is $40. Thanks for your understanding. What makes this workout different? For most players, it is the ability to master net play as well as enhancin g the ground-strokes to create 'all-court' game, coverage, control, balance, finesse, flexibility, ... altogether low-impact (on the joints) effective play. Here is a little information on my background. I have been coaching tennis for well over two decades. When the 'tennis powers that be' decided to turn our graceful, exciting sport into a boring baseline slug fest, tossing out the classic backhand with the bathwater, I resisted and have trained countless players in the traditional fundamentals of tennis which lead to effortless all-court coverage, accuracy, variety, finesse and power... About 50% of our focus over the decades has been on the 'Inner Game' which creates the perfect balance to our workouts. Side benefits for those who follow my guidance are greatly decreased incidence of tennis related injuries. I am a 'player-coach', and have never experienced more than an occasional minor strain that clears up within minutes to hours usually, but always fewer than 48 hours. You can check the >More >Discussions >Message Board for a couple of threads on things like tendonitis plus an excellent find on the importance of good body chemistry called 'Be Healthy Now'. Check this out! Table of contents for the "Who was teaching what where when" upcoming tennis history, in which I am said to be featured in chapter 1 and chapter 4. https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/8665ae_77f1c103ab7a40e2a5c0c43dd44198cc.pdf Final draft copies were distributed to tennis officials of the USTA and other tennis governing bodies at the recent US Open by its historian author. New publication date for all to see is April 2020. Anyone that attends my workouts with an open mind, ready to possibly look at their game from a slightly different perspective is usually pleasantly surprised. I think you will be as well! For future reference please contact me directly and early if you are interested in this event. This Meetup has contingencies, for instance it may not happen if the workout that precedes it isn't happening, and it probably will not happen if there is only one confirmation unless we convert it to 'Your private hour. (40$/hour, however, there is a non-meetup member and friend who attends most weeks and this hour is listed on our sister Meetup, thus a very good chance that this will be a group as the maximum is just four, really three because MU includes me in the count.) If you don't have my phone number, you may be in touch with me through Meetup message or email. I only exchange phone numbers via email. Please give me minimum 24 hour notice if you are interested. Skill level is usually 3.5 plus or minus... Thanks for checking!'

Spring to Summer by joining the Spring 90 Day Challenge/Program You set the goals and objectives and we'll assist, facilitate, moderate, teach and/or coach with Vedic wisdom. Vedic Wisdom includes: Ayurveda Yoga and Kriya Yoga Vedanta Meditation Astrology Vastu Tantra, mantra, yantra Bhakti Yoga and Kirtan Karma Yoga and Career Optimization Sanskrit More You will gain understanding and clarity of your purpose of life, gifts, skills and talents, remove addictions, improve digestion, rebalance your lifestyle, heal diseases, achieve mental wellness, and live from inner Joy & Peace To sign up send us a text 213-500-9337 or click join/attend/book here Investment An Ayurveda consultation and unlimited monthly Yoga & meditation. Inquire as to customization by calling or texting us at above number. We look forward to being of service. Blessings namaste 🙏

In Europe during the Middle Ages Christian women covered their hair. During the 16th and 17th centuries wigs were worn by royalty, and associated with high status and high fashion. In the 60s and 70s the wig enjoyed a revival thanks in part to a large fashionista market. Filmed in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Canada and Jerusalem, Sheitel traces the historical and spiritual roots of hair covering for married women in Judaism, its evolving interpretations, and its misconceptions. Scenes from Jerusalem reveal how head coverings act as markers of faith and empowerment not only for Jewish, but Christian and Muslim women as well. Additionally, the film offers a rare look into the global wig industry. Sunday, May 17 @ 2:00 p.m. $5 per person Includes Popcorn & Concessions *** \*\*Spring Sale\*\* CBS Film Series T-Shirts For Sale $12 Each - 2 for $20 *** $1 raffle tickets will be on sale for a chance to win a $25 gift card RSVP to cbsfilmseries@gmail.com or (661) 254-2411 21430 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350

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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

Note start time of 1:30 pm. Join in on the fun at the North Hollywood Park. If you’re a vball newbie or enthusiast, feel welcome to join. Most players are intermediate level. Any help with the nets is greatly appreciated! I have 7 nets, we aim to play 6x6, we sometimes play 5 or 4 depending on attendance. If you want to contribute to the group, feel free to bring anything you want to share: food water, extra ball, etc. We play outdoors, on grass. Bring 2-3 bottles of water, sunscreen, and a positive attitude. We’re here to have a friendly game and spread positive vibrations . To find us, enter Otsego St & Tujunga Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91601 into your GPS or enter these GPS coordinates 34.163131, -118.379557. We’re in the park area. Look out for nets. There are bathrooms at 11456 Magnolia Blvd 91607. There are better bathrooms near the tennis courts. Parking: There’s street parking or you can park inside the park near the baseball field. If parking's tough, there's also parking by the baseball field/roller rink. 11455 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601. Thanks! Hope to see you soon!

You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Jan 17, 2021 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) To receive a zoom link for Animal Kinship, please email Rev. Kathy Lyons at: kathylyons380@gmail.com or 818-983-7136

Half hour, semi-guided meditation with music to help you re-center for your coming week. Every Sunday morning between services at 10:00 am

Spring to Summer by joining the Spring 90 Day Challenge/Program You set the goals and objectives and we'll assist, facilitate, moderate, teach and/or coach with Vedic wisdom. Vedic Wisdom includes: Ayurveda Yoga and Kriya Yoga Vedanta Meditation Astrology Vastu Tantra, mantra, yantra Bhakti Yoga and Kirtan Karma Yoga and Career Optimization Sanskrit More You will gain understanding and clarity of your purpose of life, gifts, skills and talents, remove addictions, improve digestion, rebalance your lifestyle, heal diseases, achieve mental wellness, and live from inner Joy & Peace To sign up send us a text 213-500-9337 or click join/attend/book here Investment An Ayurveda consultation and unlimited monthly Yoga & meditation. Inquire as to customization by calling or texting us at above number. We look forward to being of service. Blessings namaste 🙏

\*\*\*\*\* CROSS POSTED \*\*\*\*\* Expect a great turnout **RSVP HERE:** [https://www.losangelesfunevents.com/event-details/college-night-mix-and-mingle](https://www.losangelesfunevents.com/event-details/college-night-mix-and-mingle) # 🌴 **College Night: Santa Monica After Dark** **Time:** 🕖 **7:00 PM - Late** **Date:** 📅 **Friday, May 29th** **Location:** 📍 **Wearies Bar, Santa Monica** Step into the LA nightlife energy where the music is loud, the fits are fresh, and the crowd is bringing main-character energy all night. **College Night** is your chance to link up, dance, flirt, vibe, and make the kind of Friday-night memories your group chat will be talking about all weekend. ✨ From Nostalgic club looks to Festive Santa Monica vibes, this is the night for hot Gen Z energy, nonstop movement, and a room full of people ready to turn the night up. Come early, bring your crew, and don’t be the one watching the stories from home. 🔥 🍺 **All-Night Drink Special:** Sip and celebrate with **$7 Draft Beers all night**. Cold pours, good vibes, and the perfect excuse to stay for “just one more.” 🍻 🎶 **Music & Party Vibes:** Dance to **Top 40s, club hits, and viral party anthems**. Expect high-energy beats, packed-room vibes, neon lights, and that unforgettable LA Friday-night atmosphere. 💃🪩 🔞 **Age Restriction:** **21+ to enter.** Bring valid ID. 🌟 **Why You’ll Love This Night:** **Energy:** The crowd, the lights, the music, the chemistry — everything is set for a night that feels electric. **FOMO:** Everyone’s going to be there, and the best moments won’t make sense unless you were in the room. **Social Vibes:** Meet new people, reconnect with friends, dance with your crush, or make a spontaneous Santa Monica memory. **LA Style:** Trendy, bold, photogenic, and full of that hot Westside nightlife energy. 🎟️ **Admission:** **No Cover.** Pull up early before the crowd takes over. 👥 **Ideal For:** College students, recent grads, party crews, singles, friend groups, and anyone ready for a high-energy Friday night in Santa Monica. Don’t let this be the night you hear about after it happens. Grab your friends, lock in the plans, and make **College Night at Wearies Bar** your Friday move. 🌙🔥 📲 **RSVP now, confirm your crew, and get ready for one of Santa Monica’s hottest College Night takeovers!** **[Click Here to Check Out All of Our Other Events!](https://www.losangelesfunevents.com/)** Don't want to miss another event? Join our mailing list here: **[https://www.losangelesfunevents.com/mailing-list](https://www.losangelesfunevents.com/mailing-list)** **Check us out on Instagram Here: [https://www.instagram.com/LosAngelesFunEvents](https://www.instagram.com/LosAngelesFunEvents)** **Release of Liability:** By participating in this event, attendees agree to release and hold harmless Los Angeles Fun Events, its employees, representatives, and partners, from any and all liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or expenses arising from or related to any accidents, incidents, injuries, or property damage that may occur during the event. Attendance at the event is at the individual's own risk. **Photo/Media Release:** By attending this event, attendees grant Los Angeles Fun Events the right to capture and use their image and likeness in future promotional and advertising materials, without further notification or compensation.

**\*\*Event is cross-posted - there will be attendees from other Meetup groups\*\*** *Additional guests under my name include number of members signed up for this event with other Meetup groups (cross-posted event)* Let's welcome new members to the group, as well as catch up with familiar/returning faces! This is intended to be a chill event where we can grab some boba milk tea or ice cream (Baskin Robbins is next door). **We will be hanging out at Bon Bon Tea House (Granada Hills location) from 5-6 PM and head out for a short two mile walk from 6-7 PM, get some steps in.** Looking forward to seeing you all there! **MEETING LOCATION**: We will be meeting outside near the Bon Bon Tea House (Granada Hills location) entrance **PARKING**: Free parking in the large shopping plaza parking lot **PAYMENT**: Order and pay at the counter Event details will be posted here as they become available...

**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.*

**More people will attend then showing: This event is cross-posted on 5 other Meetup groups.** **STATS** Difficulty: 5/10, Steep up & down, with some slippery spots Length: 3 miles, 2.25 hours plus breaks Elevation Start: 1492' / Peak: 2769’ Elevation Gain & Loss: 1277’ View: Amazing 360 View of City, Valleys and Mountains Details: This hike has some STEEP and slippery downhill moments but has a bench at the top to relax on. We made a new uphill trail, which is not on any trail map, so this is now a loop. **TRAILHEAD INFO** Plenty of parking on Lone Oak near the end of the road. In consideration of the good neighbors there, Please keep noises and talk at low volume until we get on the trail. Night-hiking in LA is amazing! Trails are practically empty, breeze is cool, & the beautiful city below you offers unlimited full-definition entertainment! We take short rest stops as needed. At the peak/midpoint, we take a nice break to have beer/soda/snacks & look at beautiful scenery. Please RSVP & arrive by 6:55 pm for a 7:00 pm start. Change your RSVP ASAP if you can’t make it to give others a chance to hike. Repeat “No Shows” will get last priority on future hikes. **COMMON-SENSE NOTES** * Please wear proper hiking boots or shoes with deep tread * Wear long pants as this trail is overgrown in some sections * Bring plenty of water to drink * Bring a headlamp for optional use after dark * Fun, yummy snacks are always appreciated * Health advisory: Please stay home if you are not feeling well or have recently been exposed to someone who is sick. * Bring a Cheerful Attitude :-) We hike every Tuesday night & for variety we do other trails that are similar to this one (never boring). We hope to see you! Steven & Keith 213.986.SNOW **VHC INFO. AND DISCLAIMERS** Farzan Rule: We start the hike at the Posted hike time-SHARP! **PLEASE - Know your limits & abilities.** Check weather conditions, dress accordingly & be aware of your surroundings at all times. Watching out for poison oak, snakes, ticks, uneven footing, spectacular views, beautiful fauna all while interacting with awesome (usually) fellow hikers can be extremely hazardous, rewarding & fun. **VHC HIKE RATING SCALE** Rating a hike is subjective, meaning the difficulty of a hike will be in direct relation to how often you hike & the type of hike you prefer. Keep in mind that any hike can have the following: un-even hiking surfaces, various obstructions, water/water crossings or bouldering/rock hopping. A great hike will have all of these! 1 – A long walk 2 – 4 mile hike w/little elevation gain (E.G.) 3 – 5 mile hike w/up to 1000 ft. E.G. 4 – 5+ mile hike w/up to 1500 ft. E.G. (heart rate increases at times) 5 – 7+ mile hike w/over 1500 ft. E.G. (heart rate increasing even more at times) 6 – 7+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. E.G. (at times you might be trying to remember how to perform CPR) 7 – 5+ mile hike w/over 2000 ft. E.G. (at times you might be muttering expletives to yourself) 8 – 10+ mile hike w/over 3500 ft. E.G. (at times you might be angry with the hike leader) 9 – 10+ mile hike w/over 5000 ft. E.G. (at times you might be thinking of reporting the hike leader to the authorities) 10 – Use your imagination **DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY** **IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:** I am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends. Outdoor sports & other events we plan can be inherently dangerous & accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety & well-being. This Meetup Group & its organizers are not trained leaders & we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any Meetup events, you are releasing the Meetup Group & it's organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment & experience.

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