Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/5

Discussion

• The date and time are solid. I'd like people to hang out, and maybe show Wikipedia to kids, work on local Wikipedia pages, etc. We have a lecture hall with wi-fi, one City laptop and a projector, AND/OR a lab with 10 desktops and a projector. I'd like to know what suits you best. There is metered parking at the library until 6 PM, a pay lot next door, and free street parking about a block away. We are a few blocks from the 405, near LAX, at Manchester and La Brea (parking lot entrance is behind the library off Queen St.) Joel J. Rane (talk) 17:58, 6 October 2011 (UTC)

• Our press release:

Wikipedia Loves Libraries (South Bay) Monday, 24 October 2011 3—7 PM Gladys Waddingham Lecture Hall Inglewood Public Library 101 West Manchester Boulevard

In celebration of Open Access Week (24-30 October 2011,) the Inglewood Public Library is hosting Wikipedia Loves Libraries! Wikipedia is an open access global encyclopedia that compiles millions of articles at one of the most popular websites in the world. Local Wikipedia editors, who come from many occupations, ages and experiences, will meet at the Library’s lecture hall to demonstrate Wikipedia to the public, use our library resources to improve Wikipedia pages on local history, and show everyone how easy it is to become a Wikipedia editor! Become a part of the greatest encyclopedia in history at the Inglewood Public Library!

For more information please call Joel Rane at (310) 412 5691, e-mail at jrane@cityofinglewood.org, or Wikipedia user name JSmog... Joel J. Rane (talk) 18:29, 18 October 2011 (UTC)

I plan to be there

• Joel J. Rane (talk) 23:57, 5 October 2011 (UTC)
• User:GeorgeLouis
  • Oops! Boy, did I forget!GeorgeLouis (talk) 01:46, 19 November 2011 (UTC)

I might be there

• I'd like to be there, but I get off of work at the West Hollywood Library at 7:15pm. The only way I would be able to make it is if the meetup continues after 8. --Olegkagan (talk) 18:28, 6 October 2011 (UTC)
• Alas! We close at 8PM. Joel J. Rane (talk) 19:12, 12 October 2011 (UTC)

Next time, then. --Olegkagan (talk) 04:26, 18 October 2011 (UTC)

Is there a nearby eatery where there could be an informal after-meetup-meetup for those who wish to schmooze after 8? Guy Macon (talk) 02:20, 19 October 2011 (UTC)

There are plenty of decent restaurants, including a Sizzler, a well-known Belizean place, a Malaysian place, a Mexican bar/buffet etc. Joel J. Rane (talk) 22:30, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

Hmmm. Sizzler's closes at 9PM, so that's no good for after a meeting that lasts until 8PM.

When I worked in Ingelwood for Mattel, we often ate at Norma's Restaurant (4412 W Century Blvd, Inglewood). It's a former Norms the food is good, and there is secure parking. Guy Macon (talk) 00:17, 25 October 2011 (UTC)

I won't be there, but please keep me informed of future events!

• Something came up at work today, and I need to stay late. :( --Cameron Seebach
• Hi, new to Wikimedia CA but eager to meet up & get better informed! Will there be a mtg #6 in Jan or Feb 2012? Hope so! Cynthisa (talk) 04:25, 2 January 2012 (UTC)