Monday, October 15
Improve Mindfulness with Chan Meditation
Shana Han, a meditation instructor, will guide you through an hour of stretching, finding the correct sitting posture and a 15 to 30 minute silent meditation. Bring a yoga mat or towel. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at WeWork Playa Vista, 12655 West Jefferson Boulevard. Visit eventbrite.com to reserve your spot. Free.
Thursday, October 18
Tech in Motion LA’s 3rd Annual Timmy Awards
This awards ceremony recognizes the best places for tech professionals to work in Los Angeles. While many tech awards are given to brilliant individuals and their technological advancements, the Timmy Awards aim to recognize those who employ those technologists, the companies and managers supporting and driving the innovation. 7 to 9 p.m., CTRL Collective, 12575 Beatrice Street. Register at meetup.com/TechinMotionLA/events/251696146/.
October 19, 20 & 21
Gottlieb Native Garden Green
Earth Film Festival
Loyola Marymount University’s new Playa Vista Campus at The Brickyard hosts Dan and Susan Gottlieb’s annual celebration of the very best in environmental and eco-conscious storytelling. Opening night includes a screening of “Living in the Future’s Past,” a documentary produced and narrated by Jeff Bridges that examines the broader context of not how but why human beings created climate change and are struggling to address it. 12105 W. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista. RSVP for free tickets at thegottliebnativegarden.com.
Saturday, October 20
Brunch B-I-N-G-O!
Spend Saturday morning with Playa Vista Community Services (PVCS) for some friendly games of BINGO! We’ll provide provide breakfast, juices and coffee along with great prizes. *Tickets are available for Playa Vista residents exclusively and are $10 each (suggested age: 8 years and up). 9 to 10:30 a.m. at The Resort Club Room, 12852 Runway Road. Call (310) 437-6070 or visit playalink.playavista.com.
Kids Night with Champ Camp
The Champ Camp team will provide your kids with an outrageously good time. Between learning teamwork skills to building a fort, indoor group games, a scrumptious locally sourced dinner, snack and a movie, your little champ’s Saturday night will be full of excitement. You can enjoy an early date night at Runway while the kids have their own fun. *Exclusive to Playa Vista residents. 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Resort Club Room, 12852 Runway Road, Playa Vista, (310) 437-6070, playalink.playavista.com/campus.
Wednesday, October 24
Ballona Wetlands Restoration Project
Beginning its third year, this exciting project focuses on removing invasive iceplant and other non-native vegetation that can inhibit and impede the growth of drought-tolerant, native California plants such as pickleweed, salt grass and alkai weed. 9 a.m. to 12 noon; 303 Culver Boulevard, Playa Del Rey. To register, call The Bay Foundation at (310) 417-3962 or visit santamonicabay.org/events/.
Playa Vista Moms Group Charity Ride
Help raise money for Make A Wish Foundation of Greater LA by burning calories on a stationary bike. 7:30 p.m. Flywheel is at 12746 West Jefferson Boulevard at Runway. Tickets are $30; visit pvmomsgroup.org for more info.
Thursday, October 25
Campus Brunch & Bubbly at the Central Park Bandshell
Treat yourself to a splash of bubbly and brunch that includes an assortment of breakfast bites, coffee and non-alcoholic mimosas while socializing with Campus colleagues. Bring your company ID badge. Nosh and sip from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Central Park Bandshell, 12045 E. Waterfront Drive.
Tuesday, October 31
Halloween Hangout
Ghouls and ghosts of all ages can gather for a variety of Halloween treats including arts and crafts, a DJ, juggler, stilt-walker, and group activities provided by Champ Camp. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Lawn on Millennium Drive, directly south of Runway.
Saturday, November 3
Playa Vista Community Yard Sale
Declutter before the holidays or browse through all the items your Silicon Beach neighbors are selling. Contact resident organizer Jennifer Kingshott by email at outdoorgirl9@gmail.com to learn more and register as a seller. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Concert Park on Concert Park Drive.
Monday, November 5
National Doughnut Day
Playa Vista Community Services will be handing out FREE doughnuts in various locations throughout Playa Vista so keep your eyes peeled. All day.
Saturday, November 10
Grow Native! Workshop
Learn about native plants, container gardening and purchase plants to liven up your own indigenous plant garden. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ballona Discovery Park, 13110 Bluff Creek Drive. To register or pre-order plants, visit ballonafriends.org.
Saturday, November 17
Kids Night with Champ Camp
The Champ Camp team will provide your kids with an outrageously good time. Between learning teamwork skills to building a fort, indoor group games, a scrumptious locally sourced dinner, snack and a movie, your little champ’s Saturday night will be full of excitement. You can enjoy an early date night at Runway while the kids have their own fun. *Exclusive to Playa Vista residents. 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Resort Club Room, 12852 Runway Road, Playa Vista, (310) 437-6070, playalink.playavista.com/campus.
Saturday, December 1
Holiday Hangout at The Resort
Take a break from baking, shopping and stressing out to bring the whole family to this California-style winter wonderland that includes crafts for the kids, food trucks, music, performers and games. 4 to 7 p.m. at The Resort, 12852 Runway Road, Playa Vista (310) 437-6070; Playalink.playavista.com/campus.
Tuesday, December 11
LAPD’s Santa’s Sleigh
Santa Clause will be riding in on the LAPD sleigh, so stop by Concert Park to take part in all the holiday cheer. Remember to bring your camera. The sleigh will be canceled if there’s rain.
5:30 p.m. at Concert Park, 13020 Pacific Promenade. Free.
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