MAEVE MWGP Community Events
Most of these events are open to the community
unless it says Members Only.
Please join our chapter for full access to all of our events!
MAEVE Reads
Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for book Club! This month, we'll discuss When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzen. Even if you haven't read it, come hang out, have a glass of wine, and enjoy some great conversation.
Leopards Playdate
Join the Leopards playgroup (born 9/1/22 - 8/31/23) for some top-notch toddler antics at the Hermon Park.
Bring a blanket and snacks, and meet us at the playground!
All MAEVE members and prospective members are welcome!
This meet-up is hosted by Leopard mama and MAEVE Co-President Elana.
Community Band and Art in the Park will likely be set up with child art projects and beautiful live music.
https://www.instagram.com/artintheparkla
MAEVE Winter Rummage Sale
We are excited to host our chapter’s first Rummage Sale! This event will be held in the parking lot of a gallery in Glendale called Junior High, located at 603 S Brand Blvd, on Sunday February 15th from 9am to 12n.
Please join us to shop, shmooze, and support your fellow MAEVEns, Junior High and Kindred Space LA (a nonprofit to which we'll donate a portion of our proceeds in honor of Black History Month).
Tell your friends! This event is very open to the public!
Selling
If you are interested in being a SELLER at this event, there is a $25 fee, and you can fill out this form to sign up.
Donating Items
If you do NOT want to be a seller, but you have high-value items (think things that can sell for more than a dollar or two!) that are in good condition, and you want to give them to us, then MAEVE will sell them and add the money to the fund we will be donating! Whatever items are not sold at the end will also be donated. If you are interested, please contact Roxane at mwgp.programming@gmail.com.
Volunteers
We are going to need volunteers to help with this event on the day of! If you or someone in your family can help us on the day of with helping direct people arriving to set up, sell from a "MAEVE Booth" during the event, or direct folks at the end while packing up, please let us know!
All Members Meeting & Playdate
Join us for our monthly meeting to learn about our upcoming events, share ideas, and meet friends! Playdate begins at 10am and the meeting will start promptly at 10:30am. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Prospective members welcome to join!
MAEVE Night Out: Vision Board Party
Dream big with other us at our Vision Board Night! Spend an inspiring evening crafting vision boards to set intentions, spark creativity, and turn hopes into action. Bring your ideas; we’ll provide some of the supplies, music, light refreshments, and a welcoming space to connect.
We’ll meet outdoors with a plan to move inside if it rains. Come ready to imagine, create, and meet Maevens — this is an easy, uplifting way to hang out and feel at home in the village.
When: Saturday, January 31 | 7:00–10:00 PM
Where: Ali’s house (please RSVP for address)
Who: Adults only — all Maevens and partners welcome
Bring:
We’ll have some magazines, tape, scissors, glue, and a few boards available, but please bring anything specific you’d like to use for your board.
Optional: a dish or dessert to share
Come for the creativity or just to hang out!
Please RSVP Below
MAEVE Play Date!
Live in East Los Angeles? Downtown? Somewhere else nearby? Or just Easlos curious? Come join us at the awesome City Terrace Park for a playdate/meetup! Bring your kids, or don't! Bring snacks although there will probably be a paletero or snack cart to buy from ;) There are benches near the playground but not a really room for picnic blankets. Can't wait to see you there!
Want to know who is joing? Message your playgroup in WhatsApp or message using your playgroups email address to see who is joining.
More Questions? Contact us at mwgp@wearemaeve.org. See you at the playdate!
Supporting Sensory Development with Confidence
Please join us for a one-hour member talk with Dr. Eliza Binstock, pediatric occupational therapist and mom of two, who is dedicated to helping kids and families thrive. Dr. Eliza will share insight and practical guidance on sensory integration and supporting your child’s development with confidence. The discussion will also include an overview of common treatment options for neurodivergent children, such as occupational therapy (OT), speech therapy (ST), physical therapy (PT), and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), helping families better understand the purpose of each and how they may support a child’s unique needs. This talk will be informative, supportive, and designed with real family life in mind.
Event Details
📅 Wednesday, January 21
⏰ 8:30–9:30 pm
📍 Virtual - The meeting link will be shared with all members who RSVP.
If you have questions you’d like Dr. Eliza to address during the talk, please email them to mwgp@wearemaeve.org. We’ll compile questions ahead of time to help guide the conversation. This event is offered exclusively to MAEVE members. If you’re not yet part of MAEVE and would like to attend, we warmly invite you to join our chapter to take part in this and future member events.
We look forward to connecting with you.
Please RSVP Below
Pelvic Floor 101 with Dr. Johanna Hanley PT, DPT
Is it normal to pee yourself when laughing? Should my c-section scar still hurt? Scared to return to intercourse or exercise postpartum? Let’s talk about any burning questions in a small group setting of Maeve parents, who are probably wondering the same thing! No matter where you are in your postpartum or pregnancy journey, it’s never too late to address these concerns and take care of you.
While this session will provide information about the pelvic floor, including some breathing activities and exercise basics, it can be tailored to the participants as appropriate. Come listen and/or share your birth and postpartum experiences and learn about more about the incredible resilience of the postpartum and pregnant body.
Dr. Johanna Hanley PT, DPT is a mom of two and licensed Physical Therapist who specializes in Pelvic Floor conditions. She has particular interest in working with patients through in pregnancy/postpartum as well as patients with chronic pain conditions. She co-owns a small, independent Pelvic Physical Therapy practice in South Pasadena, Welcome Physical Therapy.
Open to Maevens & their family only.
Not a Maeven yet? We’d love to have you join our chapter! Take a peek at our membership page and come be part of the community; everyone who parents is welcome.
Spots limited to 8, so please kindly RSVP here:
Transition to Solids
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82842366338?pwd=v3bbCyIcVrPqgHEeddMBX2jOwHCEno.1
Meeting ID: 828 4236 6338
Passcode: maeve
We are incredibly honored to have MAEVE Mt. Washington member, Dr. Eliza Binstock, lead a "by popular demand" presentation.
This topic came about organically in the Lemurs group, after several Maevens started asking thoughtful questions about beginning solids. If you’re at that stage—or approaching it and feeling curious, unsure, or even a little overwhelmed—you’re very much in the right place.
We’ll start with a brief, practical overview of how to begin solids, including signs of readiness and what those early weeks can realistically look like. We’ll also talk openly about common fears and concerns (yes, many of them are shared!), as well as issues that often come up once you’ve started. There will be time spent on introducing straws and cups, and we’ll wrap up by sharing helpful, trustworthy resources you can refer back to later.
This is designed to feel supportive and conversational, not like a lecture. You don’t need prior experience, and you don’t need to already know anyone. Come listen, ask questions if you’d like, or just soak it in. Whether you’re feeling confident, cautious, or somewhere in between, you’re welcome here—and you’ll likely leave feeling more grounded and reassured.
Dr. Eliza Binstock is a mom of two young girls and a pediatric occupational therapist with nearly 10 years of experience. After spending 6–7 years as the Director of Occupational Therapy at an outpatient pediatric clinic, she recently started her own in-home pediatric OT practice following the birth of her second child last year.
She specializes in sensory integration assessment and intervention, feeding, and the transition to solids, and serves Northeast Los Angeles (NELA) and surrounding areas. Dr. Binstock is passionate about sharing knowledge with families, supporting learning through connection, and building confidence during early developmental transitions.
Open to friends, neighbors, and the community.
Hosted by MAEVE Mt. Washington - Glassell Park
maevemwgp.org
MAEVE Reads
Join us for our book club meet-up the 2nd Wednesday of every month! This month we'll be discussing Benjamin Banneker and Us by Rachel Jamison Webster. Even if you don't read or finish the book, we'd love for you to come!
Please email us at mwgp@wearemaeve.org or reach out to the MAEVE Reads WhatsApp group to see who is going.
All Members & Board Meeting
Google Meet joining info: https://meet.google.com/wqm-drep-gzs
Virtual meeting. Join us to learn about everything happening with our Mt. Washington-Glassell Park chapter.
Feel free to come with any questions, input, or comments! Hope to see you there!
This meeting is open to current members and prospective members!
If you are a board, chair, or committee member, please attend if you can. 💛
New Year Brunch Potluck
LOCATION CHANGE!
Celebrate the New Year with your MAEVE friends!
We can't wait to start 2026 off on the right foot with you all!
RSVP BELOW for ADDRESS ⬇️ & Sign up for a dish here
MAEVE Holiday Party
Belle’s Bagels - Back Patio
5022 York Blvd.
Join us for cocktails, some holiday cheer, a white elephant gift exchange, and a low-key hangout! Bring something new (and wrapped) for our white elephant gift exchange - a gift you received that didn't quite work, or maybe something funny, as long as it's valued at $25 or less. Last year we had gifts ranging from nice water bottles to children's cold medicine! We can't wait to celebrate the holidays with you. Partners and friends welcome. Adults only, please.
Clothing Swap
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, ONE LAST SWAP BEFORE 2026!
Join us for a MEMBERS-ONLY MAEVE Clothing Swap happening.
Our Admin Deana has graciously offered her front yard for a swap!
This event has a suggested entry fee of $15, to pay for ethical recycling via SUAY and Ridwell and to continue our community missions, but no one turned away for lack of funds.
You need not bring anything to participate! If you do bring items, please limit to 2 grocery bags of clothes/shoes in very good condition (no stains/holes/pilled and must be clean).
The theme is WINTER and EARLY SPRING! Baby, kids, adult, maternity are all accepted. Don’t forget your cloth bags to take home goodies!
If you’re unable to make it to the event but would still like to donate clothes, email us and we will find a close volunteer to drop off to. RSVP BELOW FOR ADDRESS!
MAEVEsGiving POSTPONED
Join us for our annual potluck friendsgiving celebration. This is a members-only event open to the whole family. We'll have an art table for the kids where they'll decorate paper lunch bags that'll later be filled with lunches for our homeless neighbors via the Hollywood Food Coalition.
MAEVE Night Out
NOVEMBER 21:
THE HERMOSILLO
5125 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Make new friends and join other MAEVE parents for a low-key night out at a favorite local hangout. If you don't see the group, contact Shira (323-868-nineFIVEfourFOUR) and she'll tell you where we're sitting. Partners and friends are welcome!
MAEVE Learns: Get Ready for Potty Training with Good To Go
Virtual Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86587024905?pwd=rX0aDkSGeKxfyN4p00aBDYc9DXrPHL.1
Meeting ID: 865 8702 4905
Passcode: MAEVE
Join MAEVE Mt. Washington - Glassell Park for a conversation with Gia Gambaro Blount and Laura Birek, NELA moms and authors of the new hit book: Good to Go, A Fresh Take on Potty Training for Today's Intentional Parent. They will join us to teach some of their proven potty training methods in this informative, entertaining session.
Their book is described as, "a practical and utterly-relatable guide that empowers parents to navigate potty training with confidence and ease.
Potty-training methods all seem to follow one of two concepts: either waiting forever to see “signs of readiness” or resigning yourself to an intense and messy three-day naked weekend. But these approaches fail to align with today's more respectful, intentional, and collaborative parenting styles.
Good to Go is here to fix that, teaching 90% of the potty-training skills children need before ditching the diapers."
Parents of Neurodiverse Kids Meetup
MAEVE Mt. Washington - Glassell Park parents of neurodiverse children meetup. Everyone is warmly welcome to join this relaxed and informal gathering, designed to provide a supportive space to chat about all things neurodivergent. Whether you're looking to share experiences, ask questions, or simply connect with others who understand, this meetup is open to all.
MAEVE Toy and Book Swap
Clean out your kids' toy boxes and give a second life to those gently-used toys and books that aren't getting played with. This is the perfect way to make space in your home before the holidays and stock up on some new-to-you gifts for your little ones!
A wonderful local pre-school, Segray, is donating use of their beautiful courtyard for this event. Kiddos are welcome, but please plan to keep a close eye on them to ensure we respect Segray's space. Or, leave them at home so you can surprise them later with your newfound treasures!
This event is for MAEVE Members and Segray Families only.
There is a small parking lot at Segray, and street parking is also available.
Any unclaimed toys at the end of the event will be brought to the Buy Nothing event MAEVE is participating in on 11/15 (see calendar for details).
MAEVE Craft Night
Pre-Registration required on the Meraki Creative Lounge website.
A chill night combining our monthly MAEVE Night Out with our MAEVE Tries event series! This event will be held at Eagle Rock’s Meraki Creative Lounge, and members will have a chance to try two new crafts: sewing a coaster set on the sewing machine or making a macrame keychain. You can also bring your own craft or sewing project to work on using Meraki's sewing machines and supplies! Partners welcome, but no kids please. BYO snacks and bevvies!
Tickets are $35 for this event, and advance registration is required. If you would LOVE to come, but need help covering all or part of the cost, please email our Presidents at mwgp@wearemaeve.org.
