Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley area, Aug. 26-Sept. 2
Community meetings bring people together for exchange of ideas and memorable shared experiences.
Aug. 26
Wings Over Wendy’s: Veterans from all services and ages, and their supporters, meet at 8:30 a.m. Location, auditorium at 7401 Shoup Ave., West Hills. Contact Ed Reynolds, 818-884-4013. www.wingsoverwendys.com
Aug. 27
Reparations Report – The Impact of the Black Experience in Los Angeles: The public is invited to attend a meeting of the LA Civil Rights and its Reparations Advisory Commission to hear the findings of a report on Black Los Angeles — since 1925 — at 5:30 p.m. Register to attend: http://bit.ly/RepReport24. Parking in Lot G3 or Structure G3 (entrance off of Zelzah Avenue and Prairie Street; www.csun.edu/parking/visitor-parking-information). California State University Northridge SOL Center, University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St. Details: tinyurl.com/5n6srujp
Tarzana Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 7 p.m. Check the website to confirm location or online. Tarzana Child Care Center, 5700 Beckford Ave. Email: l.shaffer@tarzananc.org. www.tarzananc.org
Aug. 28
Channel Islands Chapter of the Embroiders’ Guild of America: Meeting, 9:30 a.m. The group discusses finishing techniques for completed projects. All experience levels are invited to attend the guild’s meetings. Location, United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. Email: president@channelislandsega.org.
Book Club for Adults – Valley Plaza Branch Library: Discusses “Yellowface” by R.F. Kuang, 4 p.m. Location, 12311 Vanowen St., North Hollywood. 818-765-9251. Details: tinyurl.com/yc45zvjp
Mystery and Thriller Book Club at Studio City Branch Library: Discusses “Clark and Division” by Naomi Hirahara, 6:30 p.m. Location, 12511 Moorpark St. 818-755-7873. Details: tinyurl.com/y7d8uccz
Canoga Park Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 7 p.m. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Ave. 818-856-1060. 818-856-1060. Email: info@canogaparknc.org. canogaparknc.org. canogaparknc.org/calendar/
Encino Neighborhood Council – Online: A board meeting is scheduled, 7 p.m. Check the website for how to join the meeting on Zoom. 747-282-0450. encinonc.org. www.encinonc.org/calendar
Neighborhood Council Valley Village: A board meeting is scheduled, 7 p.m. Check the website for location or on Zoom. Email: info@myvalleyvillage.com. www.myvalleyvillage.com
Studio City Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Refreshments, 6:30 p.m. Details on joining by Zoom or by phone and the meeting’s agenda (when posted on the website). Location, Radford Studio Center, MPR-7, 4024 Radford Ave., (enter at the Radford Gate, north of Ventura Boulevard, and follow instructions by security). 818-655-5400. www.studiocitync.org
Sept. 4
Sherman Oaks Woman’s Club: Prospective new members are invited to meet the group at a luncheon, 10:30 a.m. Reservations required to attend. The group welcomes women for “friendship, fun and philanthropy.” Location, 4808 Kester Ave., Sherman Oaks. Make a reservation in advance to Leslie: lcarey3931@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/shermanoakswomansclub/
Chatsworth Library Book Club – In-person and Online: Discusses the novel “The Sanatorium” by Sarah Pearse, 1:30 p.m. Request the Zoom link in advance and by email to sstamm@lapl.org (put “September 4 Book Club” in the subject line). Location, 21052 Devonshire St. 818-341-4276. Details: tinyurl.com/48tv66j8
Sept. 5
Granada Hills Woman’s Club: Prospective members are invited to learn about the organization, philanthropic work and social activities, 10 a.m.-noon. The meeting includes games, prizes and refreshments. Fun dress code: floral and pastel. Reservations requested. Location, 10666 White Oak Ave. Questions and to make a reservation: Connie, 818-217-0709.
Sept. 7
California Writers Club – San Fernando Valley: Holly Watson, founder of Holly Watson Public Relations, discusses “Book Publicity: The Basics and Beyond,” 1 p.m. To attend the meeting on Zoom, register and pay admission for the link, $10, before noon Sept. 6. In-person attendees need not register in advance (arrive early however; first in-person meeting is free for non-members, otherwise $10 at the door). Motion Picture and Television Fund, Saban Center, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. www.cwc-sfv.org
Volunteer
Volunteers Cleaning Communities: Join the group for clean-up projects in the San Fernando Valley. Find a list of upcoming projects: https://volunteerscleaningcommunities.com/schedule-of-events. Information on the group and how to make a donation for clean-up supplies: volunteerscleaningcommunities.com
Farmers markets
Canoga Park Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. www.instagram.com/mainst.canogaparkfarmersmarket
El Nido Farmers Market – Pacoima: El Nido Family Centers and the City of Los Angeles present the market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. Facebook: tinyurl.com/2p8rmtc2. www.elnidofamilycenters.org/farmers-market
Woodland Hills Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: bit.ly/44cFl0P
Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration presents the market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Location, 17400 Victory Blvd. (between Balboa Boulevard and White Oak Avenue). Farmers market manager, 818-708-6611 or email: farmersmarket@onegeneration.org. www.onegeneration.org/farmers-market/
Good Times Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Los Angeles Valley College, parking lot A, 5800 Fulton Ave. (at Burbank Boulevard), Valley Glen. goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Instagram: tinyurl.com/mrxcaxrn
Send information at least two weeks in advance to Holly Andres at holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.