Community meetings bring people together for exchange of ideas and memorable shared experiences. Here’s a sampling of meetings and charity/volunteer events in the San Fernando Valley area.
Feb. 27
Wings Over Wendy’s: Veterans of all services and ages, and their supporters, meet from 8:30-11 a.m. every Monday of the month. Location, 7401 Shoup Ave., West Hills. Contact Ed Reynolds, 818-884-4013. www.wingsoverwendys.com
Filing for Neighborhood Council Elections in the San Fernando Valley: Thinking about filing as a candidate for a neighborhood council?
Feb. 3 was the opening date for filing if you are a stakeholder in one of these nine councils: Arleta, Foothill Trails District, Mission Hills, North Hills East, Pacoima, Panorama City, Sunland-Tujunga, Sun Valley Area and Sylmar (filing closes for these councils on March 20). Stakeholder requirements to participate vary by council. For information on qualifications: empowerla.org/about-neighborhood-councils.
For other neighborhood councils in the San Fernando Valley, check the remaining filing dates in February here: bit.ly/3isaQ3H
Feb. 28
Clases de conversacíon en inglés/English Conversation Class: Join the class and develop communication, grammar and vocabulary skills, 2-3:30 p.m., and also every Tuesday. Sun Valley Branch Library, 7935 Vineland Ave. 818-764-1338. Details: bit.ly/3hPaOmG
West Hills Neighborhood Council: A special board meeting is scheduled, 6:30 p.m. (The normally-scheduled first Thursday of the month meeting was cancelled). Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/41qHO6I. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 98920654217 and #. Voicemail, 818-254-9378. www.westhillsnc.org
March 1
Flair Cares Food Drive – Hang Up Hunger: The 8th annual food drive at Flair Cleaners locations in Studio City and Valencia runs through March 31. Drop off nonperishable boxed and canned food (no glass jars or expired dates) during business hours. Donations go to the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry and the nonprofit Santa Clarita Grocery. Donations by customers will be matched up to 250 pounds per location. Customers who donate receive a 50%-off coupon on a dry cleaning order on a future visit. Locations: 4060 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Studio City (818-761-3282; flaircleaners.com/locations/studio-city) and 27011 McBean Parkway, Valencia (661-753-9900; flaircleaners.com/locations/valencia). Also contributing to local food pantries are the Redondo Beach and Santa Monica locations. www.facebook.com/flairdrycleaners; flaircleaners.com
San Fernando Valley Chapter of the National Active Retired Federal Employees Association: Meet the group, in Chapter 61 of the association, for lunch at 11:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting at 12:30 p.m. Lunch is on-your-own payment. Lulu’s Restaurant, 16900 Roscoe Blvd., Van Nuys. David Rittenberg, 818-901-8331.
Book Club at Chatsworth Branch Library: Discusses “Wish You Were Here” by Jodi Picoult, 1:30 p.m. The meeting is in-person and on Zoom. Request the Zoom link by email in advance to [email protected] (put “Book Club, March 1” in the subject line). Location, 21052 Devonshire St. 818-341-4276. Details: bit.ly/3R9LoNO
Chatsworth Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 6:30 p.m. Check the agenda page on the website for how to join the meeting on Zoom or by phone. Voicemail, 818-464-3511. Emails: [email protected] or [email protected]. www.chatsworthcouncil.org and www.facebook.com/chatsworthcouncil
March 2
California State University, Northridge’s VITA Clinic Income Tax Preparation: Appointments required for the free sessions, 2-6 p.m., and every Thursday through April 13. Check the website link for details on what you need to bring to an appointment and also the link to make an appointment. Sun Valley Branch Library, 7935 Vineland Ave. 818-764-1338. Details and reservations: bit.ly/3kNvwEu
Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 6:30 p.m. Check the agenda page on the website for how to join the meeting on Zoom or by phone. Voicemail, 818-723-8087. www.facebook.com/ghsnc. ghsnc.org
March 4
How to Bring Love and Peace into Your Life Through Meditation – Online: Longtime meditation devotee and teacher Doug Frankel discusses the topic and leads a short meditation, 11 a.m. Request the Zoom link in advance by email to Marc at [email protected] (put “March 4 Meditation” in the subject line). The event is presented by Platt Branch Library, Woodland Hills. 818-340-9386. Details: bit.ly/3m884SX
UCLA Gluck Woodwind Quintet Ensemble: Enjoy the concert, 3:30 p.m. Granada Hills Branch Library, 10640 Petit Ave. 818-368-5687. Details: bit.ly/3ZhmQVZ
March 8
Book Club at Pacoima Branch Library: Discusses “The German Wife” by Kelly Rimmer, 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Request the Zoom meeting link in advance, by email, to [email protected] (put “Book Club March 8” in the subject line). Library location, 13605 Van Nuys Blvd. 818-899-5203. Details: bit.ly/3X5RnVb
March 10
Current Events Nonfiction Book Club at Studio City Branch Library: Discusses “Off the Edge: Flat Earthers, Conspiracy Culture and Why People Will Believe Anything” by Kelly Weill, noon. Location, 12511 Moorpark St.. 818-755-7873. Details: bit.ly/3YrLhQS
Charity and Volunteer
Our House Grief Support Center’s Walk ‘n’ Run for Hope: Register for the event’s “early bird” fee on Feb. 27-28 for the 5K event around Lake Balboa, 7:30 a.m.-noon April 30. “Early bird” registration fee $35/$25 children (fee increases to $40/$30, March 1-30; $45/$35, April 1-29; event day $50/$40). The event location, Woodley Park, 6076 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys. ourhouse-grief.org/runforhope
LA Sanitation and Environment’s City Facilities Recycling Program’s Clothing Drive: Donations of new or gently-used (washed and clean) jackets and sweaters, pants, shirts and socks for children, men and women are accepted through March 3. Items may be donated, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Two locations in the San Fernando Valley: East Valley District Yard, 11050 Pendelton St., Sun Valley, and West Valley District Yard, 8840 Vanalden Ave., Northridge. See other drop-off locations on the website. 213-485-2260. Email: [email protected]. lacitysan.org
Tujunga Monday Night Bingo with Knights of Columbus: The organization holds the game night that generates funds for local charities. Early bird games, 6:30 p.m., and regular games at 7:30 p.m. Bingo games are set for multiple Monday dates. Buy-in $15. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, auditorium, 7144 Apperson St., Tujunga. Details on Eventbrite: bit.ly/3S22nkb
Volunteers Cleaning Communities: Join the group for clean-up projects in the San Fernando Valley. Find a list of upcoming projects, and also how to make a donation for clean-up supplies, volunteerscleaningcommunities.com
Send information at least two weeks in advance to Holly Andres at [email protected]. 818-713-3708.
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