Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley area, Aug. 21-28
Community meetings bring people together for exchange of ideas and memorable shared experiences. Here’s a sampling of events in the San Fernando Valley area.
Aug. 21
Wings Over Wendy’s: Veterans from 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
Book Club with Sherman Oaks Branch Library – Online: Discusses “Normal People” by Sally Rooney, 6:30 p.m. Request the Zoom link by email to shrmno@lapl.org (put “Book Club, Aug. 21” in the subject line). Library, 14245 Moorpark St. 818-205-9716. Details: tinyurl.com/ywn58ry4
Reseda Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Reseda Neighborhood Council Community Space, 18118 Sherman Way. Email: info@resedacouncil.org. Agenda details: resedacouncil.org/latest/
Aug. 22
North Hills East Neighborhood Council: A special general board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Carl’s Jr., 9505 Sepulveda Blvd., North Hills. Voicemail, 818-672-6674. northhillseast.org
Tarzana Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Tarzana Child Care Center, 5700 Beckford Ave. Email: tnc@tarzananc.org. www.tarzananc.org
Aug. 23
Indoor Model Airplane Flying: The Old Farts Flying Club meets, 9 a.m.-noon and on Wednesdays. Members provide advice on how to build and fly balsa models. They also hold monthly contests. Stonehurst Recreation Center, gym, 9901 Dronfield St., Sun Valley. Bill Watson, 805-304-6087.
Channel Islands Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America: The group meets at 9:30 a.m. All experience levels are invited to attend. Make a reservation to attend through the email. United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. Email: president@channelislandsega.org. www.channelislandsega.org
Classics Book Club with Granada Hills Branch Library – In-person and Online: Discusses “Robinson Crusoe” by Daniel Defoe, 1:30-3 p.m. Request the Zoom link in advance by email to grnhls@lapl.org (put “Classic Book Club, Aug. 23” in the subject line). Library, 10640 Petit Ave. 818-368-5687. Details: tinyurl.com/yc3zdfae
Citizenship Classes at Sun Valley Branch Library: Students learn civics, government, interview and language skills needed to proceed through the Naturalization process. Requirement to attend: a green card. Hours: 5-7:30 p.m. beginning on Aug. 23 and running Wednesdays through Oct. 25. Sign up in person or call the library to add your name to the list. Free to attend. Location, 7935 Vineland Ave. 818-764-1338. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/free-citizenship-classesclases-de-ciudadania-gratis
Canoga Park Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Ave. Voicemail, 818-856-1060. Email: info@canogaparknc.org. www.facebook.com/CanogaParkNeighborhoodCouncil. canogaparknc.org
Neighborhood Council Valley Village: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Check the website for the meeting agenda. Location, Faith Presbyterian Church, 5000 Colfax Ave. Voicemail, 818-759-8204. Email: info@myvalleyvillage.com. www.myvalleyvillage.com
Aug. 24
Cover-to-Cover Book Club at Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library: Discusses “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus, 6 p.m. Location, 16244 Nordhoff St., North Hills. 818-895-3650. Details: tinyurl.com/zmv8eknj
Sylmar Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Osceola Street Elementary School, 1490 Osceola St. Voicemail, 818-833-8737. www.sylmarneighborhoodcouncil.org
Northridge South Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Northridge Middle School, library, 17960 Chase St. Email: northridgesouthnc@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/NorthridgeSouthNeighborhoodCouncil. northridgesouth.org
CIA – Fiction vs Reality: The San Fernando Valley Historical Society presents Adam Sikes, former paramilitary officer with the CIA and a United States Marine Corps veteran (retired) and author of “Landslide,” discussing the topic, 7 p.m. Free/donations are appreciated. Andrés Pico Adobe, outdoors, 10940 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills (enter the parking lot from Brand Boulevard at the junction of Sepulveda Boulevard). Voicemail, 818-365-7810. sfvhs.com and www.facebook.com/SFVHS/
Aug. 25
NoHo Online Book Club: Discusses “The Book Woman’s Daughter” by Kim Richardson, 10 a.m. Request the Zoom link in advance by email to nohlwd@lapl.org (put “NoHo Online Book Club, Aug. 25” in the subject line). North Hollywood Regional Branch Library, 5211 Tujunga Ave. 818-766-7185. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/noho-online-book-club
Aug. 27
Astronomy and Faith – How Do We Tell Our Story?: Friends of the North Hollywood Library present their inaugural Amelia Earhart Lecture on Adventure and Exploration beginning with a talk by astronomer Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, director of the Vatican Observatory, president of the Vatican Observatory Foundation and author, on why stories help us understand science and religion, 1:30-3 p.m. The talk will be in-person and also streaming on the library’s YouTube channel (youtube.com/losangeleslibrary). Los Angeles Public Library, Central Library, Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. www.lapl.org. Details: tinyurl.com/h72n7a3z. Reservations to attend in person are recommended on Eventbrite here: tinyurl.com/2stdbjds
Aug. 30
Mystery and Thriller Book Club at Studio City Branch Library: Discusses “Just the Nicest Couple” by Mary Kubica, 6:30 p.m. Location, 12511 Moorpark St. 818-755-7873. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/mystery-thriller-book-club
Aug. 31
Parent Information and Orientation Night for Making Music the Suzuki Way – Musical Kids, Happy Parents!: The Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles holds the gathering, 7:30-8:45 p.m. on Zoom. Adults only at the meeting. Request the Zoom link in advance by email: info@SuzukiMusicofLA.org. 818-971-9706 www.suzukimusicofla.org
Farmers markets
Northridge Farmers Market: A certified market, 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Location, 9301 Tampa Ave. Coastal Pacific Farmers Markets, 805-643-6458. coastalpacificmarkets.com/locations/northridge
Main Street Canoga Park Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1;30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. Coastal Pacific Farmers Markets, 805-643-6458. coastalpacificmarkets.com/locations/canoga-park. www.facebook.com/canogafarmersmarket/
Woodland Hills Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: bit.ly/44cFl0P
Charity/Volunteer
Fantastic Humans: The inspirational talk show, created and hosted by Andrea Westmeyer, holds a fundraiser for the Rhythmic Arts Project, a charity founded by the show’s guest Eddie Tuduri, 5;30 p.m. Aug. 26. The event includes an episode screening, a Q and A, a performance by a TRAP alumnus and professional musicians and a concluding reception. Tickets $50. Reservations required. Harmony Gold Theater, 7655 Sunset Blvd. (at North Stanley Avenue), Los Angeles. www.fantastichumans.com. pearldrum.com/artist/eddie-tuduri. Details and to purchase tickets: fantastichumanshollywood.eventbrite.com
LA Animal Services’ Clear the Shelters Pet Adoption and Donation Campaign: The ninth annual event runs through Aug. 31. laanimalservices.com. Details on the 2023 campaign: cleartheshelters.com
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 holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.