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AMCS PRIDEFEST 2026
Airport Marina Counseling Service (AMCS) will again host its annual PrideFest during the month of June, which is LGBT Pride Month. PrideFest came out of the AMCS LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy Center and aims to provide an educational and affirming community event focused on health and wellness for our LGBTQ+ clients, community, and allies and to reduce stigma around mental health and raise awareness of low-cost or free mental health services in Los Angeles.
PrideFesT 2026
Saturday • June 20, 2026 • 2 to 5pm
AMCS parking lot • 7891 La Tijera Boulevard in Westchester
The FREE family-friendly outdoor event will feature multiple “Pride stations” with fun and educational activities and games facilitated by therapists from AMCS’s LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy Center, plus guest speakers, music, food, and more. Dr. Mimi Hoang, psychologist, longtime LGBTQ advocate, and Program Coordinator of AMCS’s LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy Center, will be the host and MC of Pride Fest.
“We’re thrilled to host this annual event in celebration of LGBT Pride Month and to raise awareness of the importance of mental health services in the LGBTQ community, which is at higher risk of mental health concerns due to minority stress,” said Dr. Hoang. “We hope that PrideFest will help reduce the stigma around mental health services and encourage more people to seek the help they need.”
FREE TICKETS at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-fest-2026-tickets-1987961853418?aff=oddtdtcreator
WPDC Book Club Inaugural Meeting
Join us for the inaugural meeting of our Westchester Playa Democratic Club Book Club — a new space for thoughtful discussion, community building, and exploring the political issues shaping our world today.
We’re kicking things off with the timely and accessible book On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder — a short but powerful read that makes for an easy and engaging start to the series.
Copies are available for purchase at The Book Jewel for 10% off, and as a special incentive, the first ten people to RSVP wil receive a free copy!
Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking for meaningful conversation and civic engagement, we’d love to have you join us for this exciting first meeting.
RSVP at https://bit.ly/WPDCbookclub
Board Meeting
If you have any issues you’d like to put before the board, please email pres@westchesterplayademclub.org
No-Host Happy Hour
Join us for a post-election celebration Happy Hour at Prince O’Whales.
WPDC BOARD MEETING
If you have an issue you would like to put before the board, please email it to pres@westchesterplayademclub.org
WPDC BOARD MEETING
If you have an issue you would like to put before the board, please email it to pres@westchesterplayademclub.org
NO KINGS PROTESTS
The March 2026 No Kings protests are a planned coordination of peaceful protests that will take place on March 28, 2026. They will be part of a series of demonstrations taking place largely in the United States, primarily as a result of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement operations after recent shootings by immigration agents, most notably the killings of Renée Good, Keith Porter, and Alex Pretti.
Link to Sign Up: https://mobilize.us/s/gE1mZ8/n
Or go to https://www.nokings.org/ to find a protest near you.
WPDC MEMBERS MEETING
AGENDA: LINKED HERE
Club Primary Endorsement Vote
Members in Good Standing for 60 Days eligible (Jan 26th) | Zoom Poll | Must be at meeting to vote
Book Club Kick-Off with Caryn Beck-Southers
RSVP FOR ZOOM LINK https://bit.ly/wpdcendorsementvote326
CANDIDATE ZOOM FORUM - LA CITY COUNCIL CD-11 & STATE SENATE SD-24
Join us via Zoom for a Candidate Forum. We are hosting the candidates for Los Angeles City Attorney and Los Angeles City Controller.
RSVP HERE to get your Zoom link.
CANDIDATE ZOOM FORUM - LA CITY ATTORNEY & CONTROLLER
Join us via Zoom for a Candidate Forum. We are hosting the candidates for Los Angeles City Attorney and Los Angeles City Controller.
RSVP HERE to get your Zoom link.
WPDC Board Meeting
If you have an issue you would like to put before the board, please email it to pres@westchesterplayademclub.org
"Social Media, Misinformation, and You”
We are very excited to work with the Book Jewel to host a talk on social media and misinformation with Samuel C. Spitale, author of the book How to Win the War on Truth: An Illustrated Guide to How Mistruths Are Sold, Why They Stick, and How to Reclaim Reality.
Social Media, Misinformation, and You
Social media once promised to bring users together in the digital space, but instead, it’s been used to spread disinformation, sow division, and radicalize impressionable minds in an increasingly insulated media environment. Media literacy author Samuel C. Spitale discusses how we got here, who benefits from the discord, and how to recognize media messages designed to divide and deceive.
Samuel C. Spitale is an author, media studies expert, and communications instructor at Loyola Marymount. He's trained journalism students at the State Department's International Digital Education and Arts Program and has been a featured speaker at the Clinton Presidential Center’s Civic Education Institute and Student Presidential Leaders Series.
Space is limited, so please RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/event/875862/
WPDC Board Meeting
If you have an issue you would like to put before the board, please email it to pres@westchesterplayademclub.org
2026 STAR-SPANGLED HOLIDAY PARTY
Join us to kick off 2026 with local Democrats!
As friends and neighbors, we have built a coalition to support Democratic candidates, and political issues that align with the CA Democratic Platform at the city, state, and federal level! Join us to celebrate the wins in 2025 and gear up for the 2026 elections! It will be a Star-Spangled Party, not to be missed!
Open Bar 4-6 pm
Hors d'oeuvres, Lite Bites, and Desserts
Please get your ticket early to take advantage of the early bird pricing:
$96 Ticket to the Party and your 2026 Membership*
$75 Ticket for non-WPDC Members*
$60 Current 2025 WPDC Members*
*Prices will go up after 12/20, and there will be no ticket sales at the door.
Parking: Parking Lot Available
Event Details: This event will be held indoors with access to outdoor patio.
Buy your tickets at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wpdc011026ticket
WPDC Board Meeting
If you have an issue you would like to put before the board, please email it to pres@westchesterplayademclub.org
WPDC No-Host Happy Hour
Join us for a No-Host Happy Hour and Pre-Endorsement Meeting.
And because we are feeling extra thankful for our recent election results, we are also holding a Food Drive for Grassroots Neighbors. Please bring non-perishable food items or cash donations.
WPDC Board Meeting
If you have an issue you would like to put before the board, please email it to pres@westchesterplayademclub.org
YES ON 50 CANVASSING
Come knock doors with Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, the Westchester-Playa Democratic Club, Westchester Playa Indivisible and neighbors from all over Assembly District 61 and help stop the Trump / MAGA agenda. Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections and passing Prop 50 is the best chance we have of stopping him and taking back Congress next year.
Face-to-face conversations are the best way to persuade and turn out our voters. We'll do a short training on the script and FAQs and we have walk pieces to share with folks.
Join us on the last Sunday before the election to help save our country!
YES ON 50 PHONE & TEXT BANKING
Join Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, the Westchester Playa Dem Club and community members from across AD 61 on Saturday, November 1st as we call and text Californians to encourage a YES on Prop 50 and Get Out The Vote!
Three shifts available, starting at 11am and continuing until 6pm you'll be able to talk to voters and do the important work needed to help win this election for Prop 50!
Please RSVP at the link below, so we can anticipate the number of attendees for this event. And share this with like-minded friends!
YES ON 50 CANVASSING
Join Us for canvassing in Central Westchester! We will meet at a local home for training on the new PDI App (used for canvassing) and then launch from that spot. We always canvass in pairs, so come with a friend or we will pair you up with a local canvasser to cover as much turn as possible. Light snacks available to send you on your way with literature, scripts, and enthusiasm to support a YES VOTE on Prop 50 with neighbors.
It's still warm, so come dressed in comfortable shoes, wear a hat and sunblock, bring a fully charged cell phone to use for collecting canvassing information in the PDI App.
Please RSVP at the link below, so we can anticipate the number of attendees for this event. And share this with like-minded friends!
YES ON 50 CANVASSING
Join us for canvassing in Central Westchester! We will meet at a local home for training on the new PDI App (used for canvassing) and then launch from that spot. We always canvass in pairs, so come with a friend or we will pair you up with a local canvasser to cover as much turn as possible. Light snacks available to send you on your way with literature, scripts, and enthusiasm to support a YES VOTE on Prop 50 with neighbors.
It's still warm, even early, so come dressed in comfortable shoes, wear a hat and sunblock, bring a fully charged cell phone to use for collecting canvassing information in the PDI App.
Please RSVP at the link below, so we can anticipate the number of attendees for this event. And share this with like-minded friends!
PROP 50 CANVASSING
Join CADEM and WPDC for canvassing in Central Westchester. We will meet at a local home for training on the new PDI App (used for canvassing) and then launch for that spot. We always canvass in pairs, so come with a friend or we will pair you up with a local canvasser to cover as much turf as possible. Light snacks available to send you on your way with literature, scripts, and enthusiasm to support a YES VOTE on Prop 50 with neighbors.
It’s still warm, even early, so come dressed in comfortable shoes, wear a hat and sunblock, bring a fully-charged cell phone to use for collecting canvassing information in the PDI App.
Sign up at link https://mobilize.us/s/q9ZhJu
NO KINGS 2
In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.
The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.
A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
PROP 50 POSTCARDING
Sign up at https://mobilize.us/s/b1FVzA. Address shared upon registration.
PROP 50 CANVASSING
Join us for canvassing in Playa del Rey. We will meet at a local home for training on the new PDI App (used for canvassing) and then launch for that spot. We always canvass in pairs, so come with a friend or we will pair you up with a local canvasser to cover as much turf as possible. Light snacks available to send you on your way with literature, scripts, and enthusiasm to support a YES VOTE on Prop 50 with neighbors.
It’s still warm, even early, so come dressed in comfortable shoes, wear a hat and sunblock, bring a fully-charged cell phone to use for collecting canvassing information in the PDI App.
Sign up at link https://mobilize.us/s/yuYUus. Address sent upon registration.
WPDC Board Meeting
If you have an issue you would like to put before the board, please email it to pres@westchesterplayademclub.org
PROP 50 CANVASSING
Join us for canvassing in Westchester! We will meet at a local home for training on the new PDI App (used for canvassing) and then launch for that spot. We always canvass in pairs, so come with a friend or we will pair you up with a local canvasser to cover as much turf as possible. Light snacks available to send you on your way with literature, scripts, and enthusiasm to support a YES VOTE on Prop 50 with neighbors.
It’s still warm, even early, so come dressed in comfortable shoes, wear a hat and sunblock, bring a fully-charged cell phone to use for collecting canvassing information in the PDI App.
Sign up at link https://mobilize.us/s/cvNGVD Address sent upon registration.