Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, March 20!

This week we will be joined by Gillian McGinty, who will lead us in a Spring Equinox workshop. You will be invited to celebrate the arrival of spring with an awareness through movement process. Connect to your roots and settle into steadiness as we shift into a new season.

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, March 13!

This week we will be joined by Jane Monteagle, who will lead us in a Signature Patches workshop where we will create patches to upcycle and embellish a piece of our clothing. Bring a piece of clothing that you’d like to repair - supplies will be provided!

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, March 6!

This week we will be joined by Natalie Wampler of Garden Safaris, who will lead us in a native plants walk around the Colorado Center.

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, February 27!

This week we will be joined by Erica Cuyugan, SMPL’s Director of Library Services, who is leading us in a book club discussion. We will be discussing What you are looking for is in the library by Michiko Aoyama.

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, February 20th!

This week we will be joined by Natalie Wampler of Garden Safaris, Santa Monica’s only guided walking tour with the spirit of a hike, led by locals through hidden stairways, garden-lined streets, and canyons alive with nature, design, and history.

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, February 13th!

Melanie and Tamra will be leading us in a card-making activity of love at this week’s Coffee & Connections. This heart card-making gather to make cards will be to give to folks as a reminder of Melanie’s ‘You are loved’ project.

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, February 6h!

This week is more about open-ended connection and conversation an as we don’t have a planned guest speaker or activity.

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, January 30th!

This week is more about open-ended connection and conversation an as we don’t have a planned guest speaker or activity.

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, January 23rd!

This week is more about open-ended connection and conversation an as we don’t have a planned guest speaker or activity.

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, January 16th!

This week, Kenny Langen will be our guest workshop leader. Wear clothes you can paint in: we’ll be makng silkscreen tshirts!

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community.

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Join us for our first Coffee & Connections of 2026 on Friday, January 9th!

This week we will be catching up with one another, discussing this podcast on misinformation so bring your thoughts and questions! We’re also planning to do a punch card craft for our 2026 goals.

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Join us for our last Coffee & Connections of 2025 on Friday, December 19th!

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community.

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Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, December 12th!

This week Stephanie Exner of Harvest Goal Collective will be leading us in a workshop on accountability and community.

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community.

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Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, December 5th!

This week we will be doing a card-making craft.

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, November 21st!

This week we will be joined by Thomas Sullivan, chief executive officer at Cayton Children’s Museum.

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, November 14th!

This week we will be joined by Alex Mebane, author of Signs of Santa Monica.

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, November 7th.

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, October 31st!

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community. Making connections and meeting in-person is one way to build community from the ground up. To that end, feel free to bring friends ~ our goal is to create an eclectic group.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, October 24th!

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community. Making connections and meeting in-person is one way to build community from the ground up. To that end, feel free to bring friends ~ our goal is to create an eclectic group.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, October 17th!

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community. Making connections and meeting in-person is one way to build community from the ground up. To that end, feel free to bring friends ~ our goal is to create an eclectic group.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, October 10th!

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community. Making connections and meeting in-person is one way to build community from the ground up. To that end, feel free to bring friends ~ our goal is to create an eclectic group.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, October 3rd!

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community. Making connections and meeting in-person is one way to build community from the ground up. To that end, feel free to bring friends ~ our goal is to create an eclectic group.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, September 26th!

We’ll continue our Countering Truth Decay discussion, exploring practical strategies and solutions together.

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community. Making connections and meeting in-person is one way to build community from the ground up. To that end, feel free to bring friends ~ our goal is to create an eclectic group.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, September 19th!

We’ll share highlights from the Countering Truth Decay event and open up a follow-up discussion. Even if you didn’t attend the event, the conversation is sure to be engaging and meaningful.

At Bahala, we value genuine connections and the simple joy of community. Meeting face-to-face is one of the best ways to build that, so feel free to bring a friend!

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, September 12th!

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community. Making connections and meeting in-person is one way to build community from the ground up. To that end, feel free to bring friends ~ our goal is to create an eclectic group.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, September 5th!

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community. Making connections and meeting in-person is one way to build community from the ground up. To that end, feel free to bring friends ~ our goal is to create an eclectic group.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, August 29th!

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community. Making connections and meeting in-person is one way to build community from the ground up. To that end, feel free to bring friends ~ our goal is to create an eclectic group.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, August 22nd!

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community. Making connections and meeting in-person is one way to build community from the ground up. To that end, feel free to bring friends ~ our goal is to create an eclectic group.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, August 15th!

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community. Making connections and meeting in-person is one way to build community from the ground up. To that end, feel free to bring friends ~ our goal is to create an eclectic group.

Join us for Coffee & Connections on Friday, August 8th!

Bahala is about genuine connections and the simple pleasure of being part of a community. Making connections and meeting in-person is one way to build community from the ground up. To that end, feel free to bring friends ~ our goal is to create an eclectic group.