Each month, Friends of Bates Beach, and its parent organization SCNA, hosts a monthly dinner and discussion group at different pizza parlors or restaurants around the greater Los Angeles/Ventura/Santa Barbara area. This is a way to introduce new people to naturism and to dispel mistaken impressions that non-nudists may have about us. Anyone with a sincere interest in discussing naturist issues is welcome. Dinners will be "dutch". Bring yourselves, some money for food, and your thoughts and enthusiasm. Also bring your curious friends and spouses!

Reservations are not required but a call to our Message Center at (818) 225-2273 or (805 910-8277 is appreciated so we can anticipate the head count.

VENTURA/SANTA BARBARA-
“SECOND FRIDAY” OF EVERY MONTH
APRIL To SEPTEMBER ONLY
6:45PM to 8:30PM

Location: Main Street Restaurant & Steak House, 3159 East Main Street, Ventura

Directions:
One block west of the Pacific View Mall shopping center, on the north side of street just northwest of the 126 Fwy and 101 Fwy interchange (take the Main St off ramp). (“Coffee shop” food.)

Ventura/Santa Barbara Meeting Schedule:

No January Meeting No February Meeting No March Meeting April 8 May 13 June 10

July 8 August 12 September 9 No October Meeting No November Meeting No December Meeting

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY/LOS ANGELES -
“SECOND TUESDAY” OF EVERY MONTH
6:45PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Denny's Restaurant, 16575 Sherman Way, Van Nuys

Directions:
In the San Fernando Valley, take 405 freeway to Sherman Way off ramp. Go west on Sherman Way approximately two miles thru the airport tunnel to just past Havenhurst Ave. The restaurant is on the north side of the street. We meet in a private room at rear of restaurant. Accessible to persons with disabilities.

San Fernando Valley/Van Nuys Meeting Schedule:

January 11 February 8 March 8 April 12 May 10 June 14

July 12 August 9 September 13 October 11 November 8 December 13

PASADENA-GLENDALE -
“THIRD MONDAY” OF EVERY MONTH
6:45PM to 8:30PM

Location: Coco's Restaurant, 77 North Lake Ave., Pasadena

Directions:
Two blocks south of the 210 Freeway (Lake Ave. offramp) between Walnut St and Colorado Blvd.
We'll be in the semi-private banquet room in the back of the restaurant.

Pasadena 2011 Meeting Schedule:

January 17 February 21 March 21 April 18 May 16 June 20

July 18 August 15 September 19 October 17 No November Meeting No December Meeting

SOUTH BAY (TORRANCE) -
“FOURTH WEDNESDAY” OF EVERY MONTH
6:45PM to 8:30PM

Location: Coco's Restaurant, 18120 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance

Directions:
Northeast corner of Hawthorne Blvd and 182nd St, about a mile south of the San Diego (405) freeway.
We have a semi-private room in the back of the restaurant. (Ask for "SCNA" at the front counter in case you can't find us.)

South Bay 2011 Meeting Schedule:

January 26 February 23 March 23 April 27 May 25 June 22

July 20 August 24 September 28 October 26 No November Meeting No December Meeting