BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hearts for Sight Foundation - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://heartsforsightfoundation.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hearts for Sight Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260521T110551 CREATED:20250816T033505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T092251Z UID:11431-1764921600-1764954000@heartsforsightfoundation.org SUMMARY:December Nature Social — Winter Warmth & Community Cheer DESCRIPTION:🎄 Hearts for Sight Nature Social 🎁\nFriday\, December 5 • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nLoma Alta Park\, Altadena\nLooking for an easy\, refreshing way to connect with nature and friends this holiday season? \nJoin us for a relaxed morning filled with movement\, music\, lighthearted fun\, and community cheer. ❄️💚 \nOur December Nature Social will take place at Loma Alta Park\, a peaceful and accessible neighborhood park with wide walking paths\, open green spaces\, shady trees\, and picnic spots—perfect for a no-stress Winter gathering. \n🎶 What to Expect\n\nGentle Walks along accessible paths\nHoliday Cheer – Enjoy singing Christmas carols\, light holiday trivia\, and fun ways to celebrate the season. 🎅✨\nFriendly connections and warm conversations\nRelaxed fun — bring a book\, a game\, or simply yourself\n\n🍴 Food Note\nHFS will not be providing food. Please bring your own snacks or lunch. If the group wishes\, we can all chip in to order pizza or something simple to share. \n📍 Event Details\n📅 Date: Friday\, December 5\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n📌 Location: Loma Alta Park\n📫 Address: 3330 Lincoln Ave\, Altadena\, CA 91001 \n📩 RSVP\nEven though our Nature Socials are come-as-you-please\, please let us know you’re coming so we can keep an eye out for you!\n👉 Email: hearts4sight@gmail.com \n💚 A Peaceful Morning Awaits\nTake a deep breath\, enjoy good company\, and soak in the beauty of nature — no hiking boots required. 🌿🤗 URL:https://heartsforsightfoundation.org/event/nature-social-2025-12-05/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Nature Socials ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://heartsforsightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/HeartsForSight-NatureSocials-header-min.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T123000 DTSTAMP:20260521T110551 CREATED:20251201T070454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T092251Z UID:13624-1765103400-1765110600@heartsforsightfoundation.org SUMMARY:Surrey Bike Riding at Lake Balboa Park DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 7\, 2025 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMArrive by 9:45 AM\nJoin Hearts For Sight (HFS) for our final Surrey Bike Ride of 2025 at beautiful Lake Balboa Park in Van Nuys! In partnership with Wheel Fun Rentals\, we invite you to enjoy a crisp December morning ❄️ as we pedal together through peaceful lakeside paths and celebrate the joy of movement\, connection\, and community. 🚲✨ \n🚲 What Is a Surrey Bike?\nSurrey bikes are unique multi-rider bicycles with two steering wheels\, allowing four to six people to pedal together under a shaded canopy. They’re a fun and social way to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family. \n \n📍 Event Details\n\nMeeting Point: Lake Balboa Wheel Fun Rentals6300 Balboa Blvd.\, Van Nuys\, CA 91316(Meet in front of the boat dock)\nRide Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM\nArrival Time: Please arrive no later than 9:45 AM for introductions and safety guidelines so we can begin promptly.\nSuggested Donation: $10. Your contributions support HFS programs and are greatly appreciated. ❤️\n\n🚴‍♂️ Limited Seating — Reserve Your Spot\nWe can accommodate up to 23 VIP riders. Seating is first come\, first served\, so please RSVP early. 📝 \n👀 Call for Sighted Captains\nWe are seeking 8 volunteer sighted captains to help steer the bikes. If you are interested in guiding a bike and supporting our riders\, we’d love to hear from you. \n📩 RSVP & Contact Information\nTo sign up as a VIP rider or volunteer sighted captain\, please email hearts4sight@gmail.com with your full contact details.If you are bringing a guest\, kindly include their full name and contact information as well. \nWe look forward to sharing this festive outdoor ride ❄️🚲 and celebrating the end of a wonderful year with our HFS community! ✨ URL:https://heartsforsightfoundation.org/event/surrey-bike-riding-2025-12-07/ LOCATION:Lake Balboa Park Wheel Fun Rentals\, 6300 Balboa Blvd.\, Van Nuys\, 91316\, United States CATEGORIES:Bike Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://heartsforsightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0596-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221 DTSTAMP:20260521T110551 CREATED:20250816T034033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T092251Z UID:11441-1766188800-1766275199@heartsforsightfoundation.org SUMMARY:Debs Park Hike DESCRIPTION:Ending 2025 on a High Note: Debs Park Hike with HFS ⛰️\n📅 Saturday\, December 20\, 2025\n⏰ Check-in at 8:30 AM / Wrap-up by 2:30 PM\n📍 Location: 4235 Monterey Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90032\nJoin Hearts for Sight (HFS) for our final hike of the year at beautiful Debs Regional Park! This special outing brings together a refreshing outdoor adventure and a delicious taco lunch courtesy of HFS. 🌮✨ (Please review the RSVP instructions below.) \n🌿 About the Hike\nDebs Regional Park is one of Northeast LA’s hidden gems. Nestled in Montecito Heights near Highland Park\, it offers a peaceful natural escape amid the city. Our curated route blends trails\, dirt roads\, and paved paths—perfect for a day of movement\, nature\, and community connection. \nChoose the experience that fits you best—two options: Gentle Hike or Tough Hike! \n⛰️ Distance & Elevation Options\n\nTough Hike: ~3 miles round trip with a 500 ft elevation gain\nGentle Hike: ~1.5 miles round trip with a 100 ft elevation gain\n\n🌮 Lunch Details\n\nAfter the hike\, enjoy a taco lunch with all the fixings\, provided by HFS.\nPlease RSVP by 5:00 PM on Wednesday\, December 17 so we can prepare enough food for everyone.\n\n👁️‍🗨️ Calling All Sighted Guides\n\nOur hikes rely on the generosity and teamwork of our sighted guides.\nNo guiding experience needed—just a willingness to help and share the trail. \nIf this will be your first time guiding\, please call Racquel at 818-457-1482 for a brief training session before the event for a brief training session prior to the event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 📝 RSVP Instructions\nWhen RSVPing\, please include the following information for each participant\, including guests: \n\nFull name\nEmail address\nPhone number\nWhether each person is a VIP (visually impaired participant) or sighted guide\nWhich group you’re joining: Gentle Hike or Tough Hike\n\nImportant: Please do not simply say “I’m coming with a guest.” We must have your guest’s full name\, phone number\, email\, and VIP/sighted status to confirm their spot. \n🌟 See You on the Trail!\nLet’s close out the year with nature\, community\, movement\, and joy. We can’t wait to spend this final hike of 2025 with you at Debs Park! 🌲💚 URL:https://heartsforsightfoundation.org/event/debs-park-hike-2025-12-20/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Nature Walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://heartsforsightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/Hearts-for-Sight-Foundation-above-Los-Angeles.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR