Great Outdoors upcoming events

SBVC - Monthly Meeting November 2026 (Wed, November 11, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Great Outdoors SBVC

Come celebrate with us!
We had an amazing conference
and this next year is shaping up.

Monthly Meeting,
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
@ Pepe's in Goleta

Old Town Goleta
254 Orange Av

Parking is free in the restaurant lot or across the street
Please RSVP and we'll save you a seat
We meet in the back private dining area next to patio
Pepe's could limit the total number of separate checks

Find your people, build lasting connections,
and explore together through shared adventures,
outdoor experiences, and a welcoming community.

OCLB! Happy Hour Mixer in Long Beach! (Thu, November 12, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT

GO OCLB!

Happy Hour Mixer

Monthly Meeting!

Thursday - November 12!

Come Get Happy!

We hopefully have access to a PRIVATE room with plenty of seating!

Join us in a spacious environment w/o the noise of other patrons.

Special request:

PLEASE Register so we can notify Acapulco the number of attendees.

Start the weekend early!

Acapulco Restaurant Y Cantina

6270 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS!

3pm – 7pm

Grab a drink in the Cantina and bring it to our private room! Ask the hostess for the directions of the Great Outdoors meeting room is you are unfamiliar with the restaurant.

GO OCLB Board meeting will convene at 7:30 pm in the restaurant (along with ordering an optional meal) to conduct their monthly meeting in our private room!

All Members & Core Group can make introductions, snack, socialize, toss around ideas/suggestions and make merry! Each person is responsible for their own beverage and snack ordering and payment. Come and meet your board members and fellow outdoor enthusiasts in a relaxing atmosphere.

Core Group will begin their meeting where the various trip leaders will have a chance to highlight their recent and upcoming trips, and answer any questions. We will continue to focus on future activities of 2026 and how to further engage with our members.

Any and all members are allowed and encouraged to attend and participate!

3. Meeting will adjourn upon completion of agenda! Aiming for 8:30 PM.

Rob McKee (VPO) will be leading this meeting.

If you have any questions please contact Rob:

VPO-OCLB@GreatOutdoors.org

PS -Speaker: Recreation and Conservation with the BLM (Tue, November 17, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Join us for our November educational and social meeting featuring guest speaker from the Bureau of Land Management's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office. Park Ranger Noel Mollinedo will provide an in-depth look at local natural treasures and discuss critical management areas right in our backyard. [photo- Mecca Hills Chuckwalla National Monument]

To ensure the presentation is highly relevant to our members, the BLM will focus extensively on recreation and conservation opportunities within both the newly established Chuckwalla National Monument and the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Whether you are an avid day hiker, a weekend camper, or a 4x4 off-road enthusiast, this talk will highlight how you can enjoy, explore, and help protect these vital public lands.

What is Provided: Light snacks will be available.
What to Bring: Bring your own water bottle to fill at the drinking fountain. Come prepared with questions regarding trail access, conservation initiatives, and volunteer stewardship opportunities.

You are welcome to stay and join the Core Group monthly meeting following this presentation at 6:30pm.

PS - Monthly Membership Meeting - In-Person and Zoom (Tue, November 17, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 02:30:00 GMT

GOPS Monthly Core Group Meetings are usually held on the fourth Tuesday of each month starting at 6:30 pm, subject to change due to holidays and conflicting events. Meetings can be attended online via Zoom each month. Meetings are held simultaneously in-person in January, March, May, July, September and November 2026. In-person meetings are held at the Center, 3rd floor Meeting Room 3, 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA.

Check the event registration details for the date and the particulars of the meeting.

GOPS members can attend by registering for the meeting. For best results in attending via Zoom, plan to use a computer or tablet equipped with a camera and microphone. Information on how to enter the Zoom meeting will be provided to registrants in their Confirmation and Reminder emails.

LA - Holiday Party (Sun, December 06, 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Please join Great Outdoors Los Angeles

Noon, Sunday, December 6th

Celebrate the holiday season with Great Outdoors. We are going to have a special Mexican buffet lunch with vegan options, yummy desserts and a no-host bar.

Visitor's Center Auditorium, Griffith Park

4730 Crystal Springs Dr, 90027

Come early to explore the new visitor center next to the auditorium. There you will find interactive displays on the history, trails, and features of Griffith Park. Of particular interest to our community is a section on "GAY- INS." These large gatherings were from 1968-1971. Also, there will be an interesting walk from the visitor center auditorium to the old zoo.

Registration required: The event is $10 ($50 value). Members may bring a non-member guest for $35. The $35 will include 1 year of GOLA membership ($25 value). Payment must be made at time of registration and paid online with a credit card within 15 minutes.

You must register before December 1, 2026.

Cancellations: Sorry, No refunds for this event.

Questions, or if you can help with the event please contact: Russell

Attendees are encouraged to dress in festive clothes.

12:00- 1:00 PM Social Hour, Drinks and visiting

1:00 PM Lunch

3:00 PM Optional- Visitor Center

3:30 PM Optional- Leisurely walk to the "Old Zoo."

- Please consider bringing an UNWRAPPED toy or sporting good to the GOLA Holiday Party. Since its inception in 1992, the ABC7 Spark of Love Toy Drive has successfully collected and distributed more than 11 million toys to underserved children and teens across Southern California.

As the nation’s largest community toy drive, it spans five counties (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura) and routinely collects hundreds of thousands of individual donations during each single holiday season campaign.

Your donation will help bring cheer to needy families across Southern California.

Thank you!

PS -Speaker: United by Parks: Community Roles and Voices in National Parks Advocacy. (Tue, May 25, 2027)

Wed, 26 May 2027 00:00:00 GMT

United by Parks:

Community Roles and Voices in National Parks Advocacy

Join us for our educational and social meeting featuring guest speaker

Chance Wilcox (he/him)
California Desert Associate Director
National Parks Conservation Association

Preserving Our Past. Protecting Our Future.

Light snacks will be available.
Bring your own water bottle to fill at the drinking fountain. Come prepared with questions regarding our National Parks and how to help protect and preserve them.

You are welcome to stay and join the Core Group monthly meeting following this presentation at 6:30pm.

OCLB/CORP - 49th All Chapter Conference and Campout (Fri, October 15, 2027)

Fri, 15 Oct 2027 22:00:00 GMT

SAVE THE DATE

2027 ALL CHAPTER CONFERENCE AND CAMPOUT

Sponsored by OC/LB Chapter

Details to be supplied