A view from the San Fernando Valley: People and dogs gather at a dog walk “Strut Your Mutt” fundraiser for Best Friends Animal Society, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 at Warner Park in Woodland Hills. The event included contests for dogs for the best costume, best kisser and for best trick. The event’s fundraising goal for Los Angeles was $350,000. (Photo by Michael Owen Baker, contributing photographer)
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.
Nov. 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. Location, 7401 Shoup Ave., West Hills. Contact Ed Reynolds, 818-884-4013. www.wingsoverwendys.com
Haunted Tales – Online: Friends of the North Hollywood Regional Branch Library present a talk with Leslie S. Klinger and Lisa Morton on ghost stories from their book “Haunted Tales: Classic Stories of Ghosts and the Supernatural,” 6 p.m. Make a reservation to receive the Zoom link here: bit.ly/3DWcPph. 818-766-7185. Details: bit.ly/3Woilbs
Greater Valley Glen Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3UqGyMx. By phone, 669-900-9128 and use ID: 89467145926 and #. www.facebook.com/GVGCouncil; www.greatervalleyglencouncil.org/
Mission Hills Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. The council’s agenda includes discussion on a San Jose Elementary crossing guard, the Northeast Valley Animal Shelter and meeting in-person again. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3g7ifAQ. By phone, 888-475-4499 and use ID: 85922722779 and #. Voicemail, 818-869-4577. Email: board@mhnconline.org. www.facebook.com/MissionHillsCouncil. www.mhnconline.org
Nov. 8
Northridge West Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:15 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3sXvB9u. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 87665492343 and #. Email: board @northridgewest.org. northridgewest.org
Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3uT3qXZ. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 98766580221 and #. Voicemail, 818-767-8262. www.svanc.com
Winnetka Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3gmB9UP and use Password: WNCBOARD. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 81541994845 and Pass Code: 70345092. winnetkanc.com/
Nov. 9
Mystery Book Club with West Valley Regional Branch Library: Discusses “In the Hall with a Knife” by Diana Peterfreund, 10:30 a.m. Request the Zoom link in advance by email to wvalley@lapl.org (put “Mystery Book Club” in the subject line). 19036 Vanowen St., Reseda. 818-345-9806. Details: bit.ly/3fwaxBz
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. Voicemail, 818-217-0279. Email: board@prnc.org. prnc.org
NoHo Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3OV0Onb. By phone, 877-853-5257 and use ID: 89865436144 and #. Updates: www.facebook.com/NoHoNC. nohonc.org
North Hollywood West 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, 818-446-6469. Email: board@nohowest.org. Email the entire board: nohowestnc@empowerla.org. 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. Voicemail, 818-639-9444. whcouncil.org
North Hollywood North East Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 7 p.m. Check the agenda page on the website for how to join the meeting on Zoom or by phone. Email: board@nhnenc.org. www.facebook.com/NoHoNorthEast. nhnenc.org
Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3fAW5Vi. By phone, 888-475-4499 and use ID: 91892785703 and #. Voicemail, 818-951-7411. www.stnc.org/
Van Nuys Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3g4f3Yl. By phone, 888-475-4499 and use ID: 83366296988 and #. Voicemail, 818-533-8662. Email: info@vnnc.org. vnnc.org
Nov. 10
Open House and Mural Dedication at the Weddington House: The event celebrates the home of the “Futurescape” mural panels commissioned two decades ago by local artists to mark the revitalization of the NoHo Arts District, 3-5 p.m., with guest speakers including Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian, NoHo Community Forum, NoHo Neighborhood Council, Muralism and the Weddington. The Weddington House, 11025 Weddington St., North Hollywood. 818-755-7676. See the flyer: bit.ly/3E362ds
Nov. 12
Culinary Historians of Southern California – Online: Food historian and writer Nancy Harmon Jenkins discusses “Martha Ballard’s Diaries: A Kitchen and a Garden on the Maine Frontier,” 10:30 a.m. Free, but register in advance on Eventbrite for the Zoom meeting: bit.ly/3sNBF4f (reservations close 24-hours before meeting). Email: info@chsocal.org. www.facebook.com/chsocal. www.chsocal.org
Nov. 14
Book Club with Sun Valley Branch Library: Discusses “Cloud Cuckoo Land” by Anthony Doerr, 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. 818-764-1338. Details: bit.ly/2XJ1Xoh
Nov. 18
Current Events Nonfiction Book Club with Studio City Branch Library: Discusses “This Is Your Mind on Plants” by Michael Pollan, noon. 12511 Moorpark St. 818-755-7873. Email: studio@lapl.org. Details: bit.ly/3nzhnZE
Nov. 19
Sourdough Bread Workshop: Food preservation instructor Brie Wakeland discusses how to make a sourdough starter and bread, 2 p.m. Valley Plaza Branch Library, 12311 Vanowen St., North Hollywood. 818-765-9251. Details: bit.ly/3T5Xabe
Charity and Volunteer
Sandy Sprint California 5K Run-Walk for Ovarian Cancer Research: The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation holds the fundraiser on Nov. 13. Schedule: registration/packet-pickup check-in, 7-8:15 a.m.; welcome, survivor ceremony and guest speakers, 7:45 a.m.; warm-up, 8:25 a.m.; 8:30 a.m. run/walk begins; 10 a.m. awards and refreshments. Registration fee $40; $30 ages 11 and younger; $45 for virtual participant. The course in Griffith Park is flat and dirt (see the course on the website). Parking in Lot 3 (near Shane’s Inspiration Playground). Meet for registration near Shane’s Inspiration Playground, next to Park Services Division (south of the Merry-go-Round and near the tennis courts), Los Angeles. sandyovarian.org/programs-and-events/events/sandy-sprint-california; secure.qgiv.com/event/sandysprintcalifornia
LA Sanitation and Environment’s City Facilities Recycling Program’s Blankets and Socks Drive: Donations of new or gently-used (washed and clean) blankets, sleeping bags, quilts and socks are being accepted now through Dec. 30. Items may be donated, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday (however, locations will be closed on Nov. 11, Nov. 24-25 and Dec. 26, Christmas-observed day for LA Sanitation). 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: san.cfrp@lacity.org. lacitysan.org
Tujunga Monday Night Bingo with Knights of Columbus: The organization starts up the game night that generates funds for local charities. Early bird games, 6:30 p.m., and regular games at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7. Bingo games are set for multiple Monday dates. Buy in $15. Our Lady of Lourdes, auditorium, 7144 Apperson St., Tujunga. Details on Eventbrite: bit.ly/3S22nkb
American Red Cross Los Angeles Region: Seeking blood donors and 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).
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.
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