Virtual Happenings! October Events
Fall is here, and we have a variety of events, from addressing the drought in California and how you can help conserve water, to a conversation about personal safety/emergency preparedness and entrepreneurship.
We also continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Join our conversation about the history of Latinos in the American Revolution, and grab your kitchen tools for our interactive cooking demonstration, where you’ll learn about the rich history of maize in Latin American cuisine.
Check out the list below for details and registration information.
California's Drought and Water: Tuesday, October 5 at 12 pm
For most of the last decade, the Golden State has been living in abnormal drought conditions. Join us for a critical conversation focused on California’s historic drought and the future of water in our state. Click HERE to register.
Entrepreneur & Small Business Listening Sessions: Wednesday, October 6 and Friday, October 8
We want to hear stories and experiences you have encountered in your journey as an entrepreneur or small business owner. Your feedback will guide us as we create programming to help remove barriers and expand access for African American and Black entrepreneurs and small business owners across Los Angeles County. See the dates below and register to be entered to win a $50 VISA gift card!
* Wednesday, October 6 at 12 pm - Register HERE
* Wednesday, October 6 at 4 pm - Register HERE
* Friday, October 8 at 12 pm - Register HERE
* Friday, October 8 at 4 pm - Register HERE
Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival: October 8-16
Join guests from across the country for the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival. AARP is offering a 20% discount for the 30th Annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival. Approximately over 110 films from 30 countries can be viewed virtually from anywhere in the U.S. Learn more and purchase tickers HERE.
Tea & Coffee Tuesdays, Safety and Emergency Preparedness: Tuesday, October 12 at 9 am
Tea & Coffee Tuesdays returns for a conversation with Deputy Patty Sanchez from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. You’ll learn how to stay safe in your community, prepare for emergencies, and get information on safety apps and websites. Click HERE to register.
Latinos and American Revolution: Thursday, October 14 at 4 pm
Join us for a conversation with UCLA Professor David Hayes-Bautista about the key roles that Latinos played during the American Revolution, the path of independence from the British Crown. Click HERE to register.
Virtal Cooking Demonstration, Memelas: Friday, October 15 at 4 pm
Discover the rich and complex history of maize (corn), the life force of the Americas, with Chef Maite Gomez-Rejon during an interactive cooking demonstration. You’ll learn how to prepare memelas with black beans, mushrooms and zucchini. Click HERE to register.
