Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley, Feb. 7-14
Community meetings bring people together for exchange of ideas and memorable shared experiences. Here’s a sampling of meetings in the San Fernando Valley.
Feb. 7
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. Guest speakers scheduled for meetings. Currently, the group is also offering the meetings on Zoom. Location, 7401 Shoup Ave., West Hills. Contact Ed Reynolds for the Zoom link and other information. 818-884-4013.
Love and Chocolate: Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library presents a talk on the subject by Maite Gomez-Rejón, 6:15 p.m. Register in advance for the Zoom link, bit.ly/3ABhVUC
Congressman Brad Sherman Town Hall: Sherman discusses federal government issues and Dr. Lynn Goldman, epidemiologist and pediatrician, discusses Covid-19 pandemic concerns and issues, 7 p.m. Reservations requested. Make a reservation and submit a question here: sherman.house.gov/townhall. To listen in to the town hall, 855-920-0548. Sherman Oaks office phone, 818-501-9200. Email: brad.sherman@mail.house.gov
Greater Valley Glen Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3sl1ZCj. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 84990339355 and press #. www.greatervalleyglencouncil.org
Mission Hills Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 7 p.m. Check the agenda page on the website or a posting on Facebook for how to join the meeting on Zoom or by phone. Voice mail, 818-869-4577. www.facebook.com/MissionHillsCouncil; mhnconline.org
Feb. 8
Book Club with Northridge Branch Library: Discusses “H Is for Hawk” by Helen MacDonald, 1-2:30 p.m. Request the Zoom link in advance by email to nrthrg@lapl.org (put “Book Club” in the subject line). 9051 Darby Ave. Details here: bit.ly/30XEJ3C
Northridge West Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:15 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: https://bit.ly/3gtVNlG. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 94115763566 and press #. Email: board@northridgewest.org. northridgewest.org
Winnetka Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3gmB9UP. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 81541994845 and Password: 70345092. Details here: bit.ly/3rqpt9F
Feb. 9
Mystery Book Club with West Valley Regional Branch Library: Discusses “Pretty as a Picture” by Elizabeth Little, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Request the Zoom link in advance by email to wvalley@lapl.org (put “Mystery Book Club” in the subject line). 19036 Vanowen St., Reseda. Details here: bit.ly/3E6CQyU
Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 6:15 p.m. Check the agenda page on the website for how to join the meeting on Zoom or by phone. Voice mail, 818-217-0279. prnc.org
NoHo West Neighborhood Council: Guest speaker at the board meeting is Kelly Gonez, Los Angeles Unified School District board president, 6:30 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3gqwMIc. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 89203319746 and press #. Voice mail, 818-446-6469. Email: board@nohowest.org. nohowest.org/calendar/noho-west-meeting-2022-0209; nohowest.org
Woodland Hills – Warner Center 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. Voice mail, 818-639-9444. whcouncil.org
North Hollywood North East Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3sStsK7. By phone, 888-475-4499 and use ID: 85757507556. Email: board@nhnenc.org. www.nhnenc.org
Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: zoom.us/j/91892785703 and use ID: 91892785703. By phone, 888-475-4499 and use the ID and press #. Voice mail, 818-951-7411. www.stnc.org
Van Nuys Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: https://bit.ly/3g4f3Yl. By phone, 888-475-4499 and use ID: 83366296988. Voice mail, 818-533-8662. Email: info@vnnc.org. vnnc.org
Feb. 11
Santa Clarita Encore Chorale: A nonprofit musical arts program for ages 55 and older begins with a rehearsal, 4-6 p.m. Auditions are not required. Introductory rehearsal is free; $150 tuition (covers music and facilities cost). Rehearsals are on Fridays. New singers accepted through March 4. The chorale prepares during a 12-week semester for a spring concert “Santa Clarita Encore Chorale Goes to the Theatre” on May 13. Must be fully vaccinated and able to sing with a mask on. Rehearsals are at Newhall Church of the Nazarene, 23857 The Old Road, Newhall. Contact, Roberta Kessler, 661-296-5085 or rkessler1367@gmail.com.
Book Club at Sun Valley Branch Library: Discusses “Klara and the Sun” by Kazuo Ishiguro, 4:45-5:30 p.m. Request the Google Meet link in advance by email to ebarrera@lapl.org (put “Book Club” in the subject line). 7935 Vineland Ave. Details: bit.ly/2XJ1Xoh
Feb. 12
Divorce Telephone Workshop: A family law attorney from the Law Collaborative in Woodland Hills discusses the divorce process and issues including state guidelines for child custody and support, financial and tax concerns, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. 609-663-5450. www.thelawcollaborative.com
Glendale Branch of the American Association of University Women: Guest speaker Sharon Langenbeck, PhD, discusses the work of Zonta International that helps to empower women through advocacy and service programs, 10 a.m. at a meeting on Zoom. See a speech by Langenbeck on YouTube here: bit.ly/32XmgFd. Send a request by email to receive the meeting’s Zoom link to Laura Guillory at lguillory1430@gmail.com by Feb. 9 (include your full name and email). glendale-ca.aauw.net
Feb. 17
Burbank African Violet Society: Guest speaker Lili Singer, a horticulturist and garden writer, discusses “Adding California Natives to Your Garden,” 10 a.m. The meeting includes a silent auction and a raffle. Little White Chapel Christian Church, parish hall, 1711 N. Avon St., Burbank. 661-940-3990. burbankafricanviolets.weebly.com
Charity and Volunteer
American Red Cross Los Angeles Region: Seeking volunteers for Transportation Specialists (www.redcross.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/deliver-blood.html) and also Disaster Action Team Member (www.redcross.org/volunteer/disaster-action-team.html).
Soup ‘R Bowl CSUN Food Pantry Drive at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills: Donate canned soup and other canned items, dry boxed items and pasta, plus hygiene items, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 12 and 8:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 13. The food pantry at Cal State Northridge benefits students who do not have much income for food while school is in session (www.csun.edu/mic/foodpantry). Drop off donations at a drive-through at the church, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. Details on the drive on the church’s January newsletter “The Spire” here: bit.ly/3GRRqg0
Volunteers Cleaning Communities: Join the group for a clean-up project in the San Fernando Valley. Find a list of upcoming projects, and also how to make a donation for clean-up supplies, volunteerscleaningcommunities.com
Northridge Woman’s Club Spring Fundraiser for the LAPD K-9 Division: Event includes lunch, entertainment and shopping, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 14. Admission $75. Reservations and pre-payment required in advance as soon as possible. The event is held at Odyssey Restaurant, 15600 Odyssey Drive, Granada Hills. Call to make a reservation and for questions about the event, Joyce Sipes, 818-429-8468. www.northridgewomansclub.com
Send information at least two weeks in advance to Holly Andres at holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.