You’re invited to Amnesty International’s 2015 Western Regional Conference! Join them November 20-22 at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel for three days of human rights learning, networking and discovery in the great city of Los Angeles, CA. Participate in interactive workshops and programs, learn from exceptional speakers and build relationships with incredible activists working on the human rights issues that matter to you. As activists and organizers, you’ll be challenged to expand your social awareness and initiate change in your community. This will only happens with you – and you're needed there!  Get tickets at http://www.amnestyusa.org/events/regional-conferences/west.

The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge is proud to present the 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive! The Run has been a staple event in the community for two decades, and people of all ages are invited to come out and get a little exercise in before their big Thanksgiving meals. The Thanksgiving Day Run is a 5k that begins at Memorial Park in La Cañada Flintridge. Runners travel west along Foothill Boulevard, turn around at Castle Lane, and run back along Foothill to end the race back at Memorial park. There is also a Kid’s Mile full of smiles and energy for the little ones in which parents can run along with their children at no additional cost.

Participants are free to take the 5k at whatever pace they please, because the primary goal is to make sure everyone has a good time with their friends and family. However, for the serious runners, the race is professionally timed and awards will be given to the top runners in each category, so be sure to keep your competitive nature in check in the spirit of Thanksgiving. Every child that runs in the Kid’s Mile can expect a small award for their tremendous accomplishment.

With over a thousand attendees in 2014, we expect this year’s event to be the biggest and best so far. All of the proceeds from this event go to help support the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge’s year-round programs for kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Non-perishable food collected all throughout November and on the day of the run will be distributed by the Crescenta Valley Sherriff’s Station to those in need.

Volunteers are an essential part of running this event. The Community Center has a very small staff, and running such a large event requires many helping hands. Whether you'd like to volunteer in the weeks leading up to the Run or the day of the event itself or both, they'd be honored to have you. Take advantage of this opportunity and join a family of dedicated staff and volunteers. CCLCF keeps in the spirit of Thanksgiving and appreciates every single minute any volunteer spends helping. To volunteer, sign up on our Eventbrite page or contact the Community Center at 818-790-4353 or office@cclcf.org.

All around, the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge’s 22nd annual Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive is fun for family and friends alike, and all proceeds go to a good cause. Sign up to run or make a donation to the Community Center or the food drive on our website, www.CCLCF.org.

Don’t miss the upcoming Social Impact Breakfasts in Los Angeles. Each breakfast features a set of speakers (Impact-Makers) and an opportunity to connect with others working to make an impact. Two dynamic breakfast speakers who are working to make an impact in LA will share their stories and insights into making that impact:

– Rick Cole, City Manager of Santa Monica

– Mehaul O'Leary, Former Mayor of Culver City, and Owner of Joxer Daly's Irish Pub

About Social Impact Breakfasts:

Everyday in LA, thousands of people are working to make the city a better place, improving the lives of fellow Angelenos. The City Impact Lab in Los Angeles brings together those working to make an impact — in government, in the arts, in neighborhoods, in non-profits, and in business — to share breakfast and jumpstart their effectiveness with tactics for success from impact-makers across the city.

*Format

The 75 minute breakfast is formatted to provide attendees with the opportunity to 1) connect to others who can support their work, 2) learn tactics from expert "Impact Makers," and 3) find ways to more effectively create a social impact in LA. Each breakfast includes at least 2 speakers providing their specific strategies to make an impact in LA. Space is limited to 35 attendees from a cross sector of government, non-profit, business, and arts professionals.

*Cost

The Social Impact Breakfast is only $15. Space is limited, so register early.

*Transit Information:

The closest bus service is the 33 Local or 733 Express busses that run down Venice Blvd.

The stops are close to Knock Knock (approximately a 5-8 minute walk).

*Parking Information:

There is limited street parking available, however drivers are encouraged to use a public lot located at 2010 Pisani Pl, Venice, CA 90291 (approximately 5-8 minute walk).

This is a 10 hour lot and is meterless.

About the City Impact Lab:

The City Impact Lab serves as a resource for Los Angeles as a way to inspire individuals, instigate action, and lead efforts to connect the city to build a stronger community by making a lasting impact. Powered by Stratiscope, the City Impact Lab was founded in 2014 to be a resource for civic leaders across LA. The Social Impact Breakfast is one of many programs that focus on convening and conversation for action and results.

For more info, please visit http://socialimpactbreakfast.brownpapertickets.com/.

On Thanksgiving morning, don't miss the Drumstick Dash 5K/10K as participants run with the stars on the backlot of CBS Studios for a great cause. All proceeds from the event go to provide meals, shelter, and clothing for homeless individuals throughout the greater Los Angeles area!

The theme is simple: "Move Your Feet So Others Can Eat!" Start your Thanksgiving morning off with some physical exercise for a great purpose!

For more information, visit www.digthedash.com.