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Banff Film Fest Screening at OCC

Robert B. Moore Theater Orange Coast College 2701, Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, US

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2025 is an international film festival that brings the best adventure and outdoor films to audiences around the world. Friends of the Library at Orange Coast College host this event twice a year in the Robert Moore Theatre. Raffle prizes are donated by sponsors of the films. You […]

Big Pine Lakes car camping

Rimrock Adventures Colorado 340 927, Fruita, CO, United States

Let’s see the fall colors. Car camp at Big Pine Lakes group site on Friday night. Saturday day hike up to 16 miles seeing all the lakes in a loop. Sunday pack up and head home. Map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/big-pine-lakes-trail 25 people max. 8 cars. Must carpool!! Minimum $10pp to cover camp fee. Money will be collected […]

Avocado Festival – Carpinteria

5050 E Los Angeles Ave 5050 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA, US

Let's take the train --- From Simi to Carp! 39th Annual California Avocado Festival If you are taking the train, purchase tickets using the app or a computer, BEFORE arriving at the station. Saturday - October 4, 2025 FESTIVAL ENTRANCE IS FREE! Prior events to the festival: October 2021 October 2022 October 2024 Train Schedule, […]

Best of Beethoven: Choral Fantasy

Fred Kavli Theatre- Bank of America Performing Arts Center Thousand Oaks Boulevard 2100, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

Your organizer, Steve, will be performing as part of the New West Symphony Chorus in Beethoven's Choral Fantasy, New West Symphony's 2025 Masterpiece Series. On the program with Symphony No. 6 ("Pastoral", appropriate for us hikers) and two shorter piano sonatas, the Choral Fantasy is Beethoven's precursor to the choral finale of his 9th Symphony. […]

Best of Beethoven: Choral Fantasy

Rancho Campana High School Mar Vista Drive 4235, Camarillo, CA, United States

Your organizer, Steve, will be performing as part of the New West Symphony Chorus in Beethoven's Choral Fantasy, New West Symphony's 2025 Masterpiece Series. On the program with Symphony No. 6 ("Pastoral", appropriate for us hikers) and two shorter piano sonatas, the Choral Fantasy is Beethoven's precursor to the choral finale of his 9th Symphony. […]

Safety First! Wilderness First Aid Basics

Sports Basement Long Beach North Bellflower Boulevard 2100, Long Beach, CA, United States

Safety First! Wilderness First Aid Basics 📍 Sports Basement Long Beach 🗓 Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | ⏰ 6:30pm Headed out on the trail? Make sure you’re prepared. Join longtime instructor Steven Schuster for an engaging evening covering the essentials of Wilderness First Aid. This interactive session will walk through real-world scenarios and provide practical […]

BIKE RIDE TO “OJAI DAY” ACTIVITIES – 35 MILES

Will Rogers State Beach Pacific Coast Highway & Temescal Canyon Road, Pacific Palisades, CA, US

USING PAUL TAYLOR'S TEMPLATE that has been successful for years, here is his BIKE RIDE TO "OJAI DAY" ACTIVITIES event for 2025! This event can be viewed, but RSVPs will be open on Sept 18th (or sooner) as we dial in the details. Once everything looks good, we'll open up the RSVPs sooner. :D While […]

Sasse Museum Of Art, Photography Exhibition-Malibu Surfrider Beach-Jazan Kozma

Sasse Museum of Art 300 South Thomas Street, Pomona, CA, US

Join us at the Sasse Museum of Art on Sunday, October 19, 2025 for the premiere party of “Malibu Surfrider Beach,” a photography exhibition by Jazan Kozma presented by the Sasse Museum of Art. Jazan Kozma will have fifteen of her award winning black & white photos on exhibit in the museums Photography Gallery through […]

Get Ready for Snow Season

El Gavilan 1900 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA, US

Snow season is just around the corner. Extend your outdoor activities and fun by learning what options you have, where they are, what gear you need to buy/rent/maintain, and some safety tips before you go. * Family friendly local spots for snow play * Activities for snow days * Sun protection, clothing layers, and personal […]

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Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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