Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Manhattan Beach Edit-a-thon

Whether you're new to Wikipedia or an experienced editor, please join WikiLA in making culture and knowledge free for all at an edit-a-thon focused on ocean life and LA's connection to the sea. Take advantage of resources at the Manhattan Beach Library and help Wikipedia make the internet a better place! Refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Manhattan Beach Library.

Anyone with an interest is welcome. RSVP below and bring a laptop if you have one. Please create an account using the “log in” button at the top if the page if you don’t have one already.

Please be aware of our Wikimedia friendly space policy.

Event information
A special thank-you to the staff of the Manhattan Beach Library for hosting us.
 * Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
 * Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
 * Location: Manhattan Beach Library
 * Who should participate:
 * Everyone! No Wikipedia editing experience is necessary; there will be tutorials and experienced editors who will be happy to help. (If you are unfamiliar with Wikipedia, it's easy to get started with this guided tutorial.)
 * Cost: Free (please register below!)
 * Hosts: WikiLA, Manhattan Beach Library

Parking
Parking is limited - get here early or explore public transport options below.
 * Free 2 hour parking at the Manhattan Beach City Hall lot - 320 15th St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 and garage entrance on 13th street
 * Street parking throughout Manhattan Beach
 * Metlox Mall garage - 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Public Transport
Take the 109 Bus towards Manhattan beach from the C Line Douglas Station. Alternatively take the Gardenia Trolley from Gardenia City Hall.

List of articles to edit/create
Check out the below for some articles to get started on (or add your own).
 * WikiProject Marine life
 * WikiProject Oceans
 * WikiProject Fisheries and Fishing
 * WikiProject Transport/Maritime transport task force
 * WikiProject_Military_history/Maritime_warfare_task_force
 * WikiProject Ships

Articles to create
TBD

Some redlinks to turn blue

 * National Register of Historic Places
 * City of Los Angeles
 * Pasadena
 * LA County
 * Ventura County
 * Orange County
 * San Bernardino County
 * Riverside County

Simpler tasks for first timers

 * Articles needing organization/summarization/more internal links/etc.
 * Articles needing copy editing

Editing resources

 * Getting started
 * Getting started quick reference
 * Writing an article
 * Biographies of living people
 * Cheatsheet for editing Wikipedia
 * Person infobox template
 * Verifying reliable sources

Other useful links

 * California Digital Newspaper Collection
 * Calisphere.org

Outcomes
Check back after the event to see what we did!

Sign up
| Sign up at the Event Dashboard to track your edits!

Definitely
Blervis (talk) - I am an organizer for this event! Looking forward to seeing everyone there. 23:51, 25 June 2024 (UTC)