24 Aug Adopt a kitten at the Frog S-paw-t!
This Sunday we’re hosting our first ever pet adoption the Meow Mingle – Kitten Adoption with Luxe Paws & TNR Workshop with FixNation. Hop by and find the purrfect kitty to take home furrever.
Check out the full schedule for this weekend (Sat 8/27 – Sun 8/28) is below:
9:00 AM | Yoga for the Outdoor Enthsusiast with REI
FoLAR’s friends at REI Co-op are bringing yoga to the Frog Spot with a low-cost, $5, class for the community! Practicing yoga is an excellent way to develop strength, balance, and flexibility. Join REI’s professional yoga instructor for an in-store class tailored to help enhance your pursuit of season-specific outdoor activities. Register in advance to participate.
One lucky participant will win a Flash 18 backpack from REI!
Click here to register | REI Outdoor School | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
10:00 AM | Los Angeles River Nature Walk
Join Frog Spot’s Naturalists on our daily guided tour along the Los Angeles River Bike Path launching from the Frog Spot. This is your chance to start exploring the hidden ecosystem that runs through the heart of Los Angeles, and ties us all together.
5:00 PM | Garage Pizza
Silver Lake original Garage Pizza is slinging slices at the Frog Spot free – with suggested donation. Garage Pizza serves some of LA’s best pizza all day & all night, 11 – 4 AM!
It’s delicious. Have some.
5:00 PM | Some Gifts
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Three-piece Los Angeles band Some Gifts crafts hook-y, energetic art-rock with alternative and punk influences. The band formed in 2013 when singer/guitarist Vic Lazar (formerly of Buffalo, NY bands Patrons of Sweet and Knife Crazy) began jamming with drummer Steve Aguilera, who then recruited longtime friend and fellow musician Mike Jung for bass duty.
somegiftsband.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube | Soundcloud
6:00 PM | The Anti-Job
Surrealist independent rock troupe The Anti-Job formed in 2009 at Vassar College in New York initially as a project to fuse the musical ideas of psych-rocker Amanda Jones and indie-folk guitarist Martin Lopez-Iu. The Anti-Job’s music has been classified as dreamy, surreal, and romantically emotive.
theanti-job.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | SoundCloud
7:00 PM | Crashing Star
Crashing Star formed in Boyle Heights, CA in 2011. They bring a flow between Rock, Folk, with a Snort of Punk, plus some Ranchera Indie for the paisa in you!
8:15 AM | Sunday Morning Mindfulness Meditation
Join UCLA Certified Mindfulness Facilitator and Creativity Coach Jennifer Howd for Sunday morning mindfulness meditation. Each session will include guided meditation, silent practice time, and the opportunity for community sharing. Chairs will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own meditation cushion. There is a $5 donation at the time of class.
9:00 AM | Yoga with Evolve Sacred Healing at the Frog Spot
Join Evolve Sacred Healing at The Frog Spot for Vinyasa Yoga by the LA River. Yoga instructor Avalon Solange will teach a powerfully healing one-hour yoga session. Bring your own yoga mat. The Frog Spot offers free spa water and premium beverages and snacks for purchase. $5.00 Donation at time of class.
10:00 AM | Los Angeles River Nature Walk
Join Frog Spot’s Naturalists on our daily guided tour along the Los Angeles River Bike Path launching from the Frog Spot. This is your chance to start exploring the hidden ecosystem that runs through the heart of Los Angeles, and ties us all together.
3:00 PM | Meow Mingle – Kitten Adoption with Luxe Paws & TNR Workshop with FixNation
The Frog Spot will host an afternoon of “CATastic” activities including a TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) workshop with FixNation and an Adoption Mingle with local rescue Luxe Paws. Luxe Paws will be bringing adoptable rescue kittens for prospective adopters to meet. The TNR Workshop by Non-Profit organization FixNation will consist of teaching individuals how to properly care for community cats (feral & stray) in their neighborhood. Other activities include booths and giveaways from The Urban Pet and Animal Health Care Center for both cats and dogs. There will be a Children’s Craft Corner, snacks and beverages for purchase with proceeds benefiting Friends of the Los Angeles River. Dogs on leashes are welcome to attend-the Frog Spot is always a dog-friendly place.
There will be a raffle for prizes including a gift certificate from Salazar Restaurant in Frogtown, the premier Mexican food eatery currently voted one of the hottest restaurants in Los Angeles.
Luxe Paws | FixNation | The Urban Pet | Animal Health Care Center
Where
2825 Benedict St, Los Angeles, CA 90039 – look for our signs when you’re in the neighborhood!
When
Open Saturday 8 am- 8 pm & Sunday 8 am – 6 pm
Beer + Wine served after 2 pm Saturday
What
Free Water + Wifi | Premium Drinks & Snacks | Vegan Options | Saturday Beer + Wine served after 2pm | Bocce Ball & Bean Bag Toss | River Walking Tours | Free Bike Repair Stand | Free Classes | LA River Docents
Connect
thefrogspot.org | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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