Engineers Without Borders (EWB) invites everyone to our first EWB's Fundraising Social at Far Bar in Little Tokyo (347 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012). Far Bar has generously agreed to donate a percentage of their drink and food sales to the EWB organization. Grab your friends and colleagues to come out and have some fun while also helping us raise funds for our projects in the village of Ipalamwa, Tanzania. Everyone is invited so be sure to come thirsty and hungry because it’ll be a lot of fun!

CLICK HERE to view the event flyer. Please contact Jennifer Wong at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information about the event. If you would like more information about EWB's projects or to know about what EWB does or how you can be involved, please also contact Jennifer.

The US High Speed Rail Association is looking for volunteers for their upcoming High Speed Rail Conference in Los Angeles, CA Dec 3-4, 2012 at the MTA Building (One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012). This will be a great way for you to watch presentations from industry and political leaders and to network as well.

Volunteers will be assigned to various duties at the registration desk and in the presentation rooms. Volunteers can attend the networking receptions and may be asked for simple tasks by staff there if needed. Please wear business attire that is preferably black. 

If you are interested, please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your cell and availability. Details about setting up on Dec 2 will be sent to confirmed volunteers. Stay informed by following our facebook (www.facebook.com/ushsr) and twitter (www.twitter.com/ushsr) and help spread the word!

Don't miss out on the next LA YMF Holiday Networking Event and Toy Drive at The Edison (108 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012) in Downtown Los Angeles! This annual holiday event will be an evening of casual networking and fun activities with our fantastic YMF and local civil engineering community.

The Edison will also be sponsoring a toy drive to benefit the Midnight Mission. Bring a new and unwrapped toy greater than $10 in value and get your second drink on the house! Everyone is invited but hurry, this event will sell out fast!  CLICK HERE to view the event flier.

Please submit your RSVP and payment by clicking REGISTER HERE. if you have any questions, please contact Phil Davies.

Join ASCE LA YMF on Friday, December 7th, 12:30PM - 2:30PM, in teaching the third graders of Clover Elementary School about the history of Los Angeles and how many different disciplines in civil engineering work together to build cities! Volunteers will assist groups of 5-6 students in building cities made of gumdrops and toothpicks. All are welcome and no prior knowledge or experience is required to volunteer! The event will be held at Clover Avenue Elementary School: 11020 Clover Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034.

Please contact Michael Howie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to learn more and to RSVP.

Join ASCE YMF LA in teaching West Adams High School students about exciting careers as Civil Engineers! We will follow up the presentation with a hands-on activity to challenge the students to innovate like the engineers of tomorrow. Each volunteer will assist a group of 4 students. All are welcome and no prior knowledge or experience is required to volunteer! The event will be held at West Adams High School: 1500 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007, Meet in Room N006. Parking is available in the underground lot beneath the school, which is accessible from West Washington Blvd, just east of South Vermont Avenue.

Please contact Michael Howie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to learn more and to RSVP.

We triple dog dare you to join us IN WATCHING THIS MODERN HOLIDAY CLASSIC in the perfect venue, the Historic Orpheum theatre built in 1926! It’s a chance to start the holiday season right while experiencing a little bit of los Angeles history with your favorite neighborhood younger civil engineers, us! Up for a bite beforehand? Come by the Umamicatessen, next door, where your conservancy ticket will get you a “special treat.” This all promises to be better than a Red Ryder BB Gun so hurry and RSVP in time to sit with our group!

CLICK HERE to view the event flyer for details. Please contact Emi Fujii, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information and send your RSVP by Tuesday, November 20th.

Enjoy a day trip to Temecula and sample wines from four different wineries. Award-winning wineries flourish in Temecula Valley, offering their delicious, locally made wines at affordable prices. We will meet in the morning at Irvine City Hall and travel by charter bus to the Temecula Valley and enjoy the afternoon relaxing with great people and wine.                                                                  

Seating is limited to 45 people. RSVP and provide a contact number ASAP. A confirmation email will be sent to you upon receiving your request.

Cost: Members $35, Non-Members $40
(Covers bus costs, snacks and lunch)
More info and to RSVP email Deborah Alvarado, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

LA YMF invities everyone to to attend our second monthly Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 9th, 6:30 PM. YMF's Board Meetings are the second Tuesday of every month at the City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works building (1149 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015) in downtown Los Angeles in the 7th floor conference room.

For more information about our monthly board meetings, feel free to contact our Secretary, Kayvan Mahramzadeh at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or our President, Francisco Aragon at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Free food is served to all attendees. Come meet the LA YMF Board Members to find out about upcoming events and how you can be a part of this active organization!

Join San Bernardino-Riverside Younger Member Forum (SB/R YMF) for their General Meeting and Technical Tour at the Ontario City Hall (303 East B Street, Ontario, CA 91764). David Simpson and Kimberly Ruddins from the City of Ontario will give a presentation of the lessons learned while construction LEED and sustainable projects.

This event is FREE! Food and refreshments will be provided for attendees. Space is limited, so please reserve your spot by November 29, 2012. For more information, CLICK HERE. If you are interested in attending, please contact Julianna Gonzalez at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Join the San Bernardino-Riverside Younger Member Forum (SB/R YMF) for a happy hour evening at Dale Bros Brewery (2120 Porterfield Way, Upload, CA 91786).

CLICK HERE to view the event flyer. If you are interested in attending, please contact David Cortese at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Join LA YMF for a fun night out with the LA Beer Hop! LA Beer Hop is the first brewery and craft beer tour in Los Angeles. Beer Hop's shuttle will pick guests up at Union station to start a brew tour, and will stop at Mohawk Bend, Tony's Darts Away, and Golden Road before returning guests to Union Station at the end of the night.

Cost is $15 per passenger which includes transportation from the metro to the three bars plus drink specials. Space is limited to only 15 people, so save your spot now by emailing Kaitlin Hannon at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Join LA YMF for a fun night out with the LA Beer Hop! LA Beer Hop is the first brewery and craft beer tour in Los Angeles. Beer Hop's shuttle will pick guests up at Union station to start a brew tour, and will stop at Mohawk Bend, Tony's Darts Away, and Golden Road before returning guests to Union Station at the end of the night.

Cost is $15 per passenger which includes transportation from the metro to the three bars plus drink specials. Space is limited to only 15 people, so save your spot now by emailing Kaitlin Hannon at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .