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Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley, Oct. 10-17

 

A panel discussion on domestic violence will be held on Oct. 15 at the Van Nuys State Office Building, on Van Nuys Boulevard at Calvert Street, Van Nuys. (Google Street View)

 

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.

 

Oct. 10

 

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

 

Oct. 11

 

Northridge West Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:15 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3IIfhjq. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 94115763566 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/

 

Oct. 12

 

San Fernando Valley Chapter of the National Active Retired Federal Employees Association: Meet the group for lunch, 11:30 a.m., and stay for the business meeting, 12:30 p.m. Lunch is on-your-own payment. Lulu’s Restaurant, 16900 Roscoe Blvd., Van Nuys. David Rittenberg, 818-901-8331.

Mystery Book Club with West Valley Regional Branch Library –  In-person and Online: Discusses “The Black-Eyed Blonde” by Benjamin Black, 10:30 a.m. To participate on Zoom, request the 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

NoHo West Tiny Homes Village Town Hall – Online: The North Hollywood West Neighborhood Council hosts the meeting, 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker is Ken Craft, founder and CEO of Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission (www.hopeofthevalley.org). Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3fVE4Ha. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 81643873225 and #. 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. Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian is the guest speaker. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3g4f3Yl. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 83366296988 and #. Voicemail, 818-533-8662. Email: info@vnnc.org. vnnc.org

 

Oct. 13

 

The Big Read Book: Discussion of “The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir” by Thi Bui, 3:30 p.m. Granada Hills Branch Library, 10640 Petit Ave. 818-368-5687. Details: bit.ly/3fF0yMb

 

Oct. 14

 

Current Events Nonfiction Book Club at Studio City Branch Library: Discusses “His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life” by Jonathan Alter, noon. 12511 Moorpark St. 818-755-7873. Details: bit.ly/3nzhnZE

 

Oct. 15

 

Understanding the State of Domestic Violence in the Post-Lockdown World: The office of Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian hosts a panel discussion, 10 a.m. Doors open, 9:30 a.m. Van Nuys State Building, auditorium, 6150 Van Nuys Blvd. www.facebook.com/AdrinNazarian/

Photography Clubs and Groups: Dan Katz and Lloyd Delaney discuss fStops Camera Club and the value in joining a camera club, 11 a.m. The program is part of “Something in Common” exhibit, at the Los Angeles Central Library, that highlights interests that bring people together (www.lapl.org/something). Northridge Branch Library, 9051 Darby Ave. 818-886-3640. Details: bit.ly/3yrC67D

Historic Filipinotown – Formation and Culture of Filipinos in Los Angeles: Joseph Bernardo, PhD, discusses the topic, 3 p.m. North Hollywood Regional Branch Library, 5211 Tujunga Ave. 818-766-7185. Details: bit.ly/3CbXy1w

 

Oct. 17

 

Art class for adults at North Hollywood Regional Branch Library: Participants learn about and use acrylic paint to decorate a wood cutout of an animal in the style of “alebrijes” Mexican spirit animals, 2-3:30 p.m. Materials will be provided. Make a reservation to attend. 5211 Tujunga Ave. 818-766-7185. Details: bit.ly/3rFENyG

 

Oct. 19

 

Book Club at Granada Hills Branch Library – Online: Discusses the historical novel “The Lions of Fifth Avenue” by Fiona Davis, 1:30 p.m. Request the link in advance by email to grnhls@lapl.org (put “Book Club” in the subject line). 10640 Petit Ave. 818-368-5687. Details: bit.ly/3SJHTgR

League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles – Online: The San Fernando Valley Unit presents a talk by Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of law school at the University of California, Berkeley, discussing “A Monumental Time in the Supreme Court and What It Will Mean for All of Us,” 3 p.m. Request the Zoom link by email to adminassist@lwvlosangeles.org. Details: my.lwv.org/california/greater-los-angeles/calendar

Adult Book Club with Studio City Branch Library – Online: Discusses “Who Is Maud Dixon?” by Alexandra Andrews, 6:30 p.m. Request the link in advance to studio@lapl.org (put “Adult Book Club” in the subject line). 12511 Moorpark St. 818-755-7873. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/adult-book-club

 

Oct. 20

 

Burbank African Violet Society: Club member Beverlee Nelson presents the “Burbank African Violet Society’s Dawg Show,” with members and guests bringing in their most challenging/troublesome African violets to show for judging, 10 a.m. Plants will be judged and awards given out. Judges: Chris Hedberg, the society’s president, and Luis Pineda, the society’s vice president; both are African Violet Society of America judges. The meeting includes silent auction tables and a raffle. Little White Chapel Christian Church, parish hall, 1711 N. Avon St., Burbank. 661-940-3990. www.burbankafricanviolets.weebly.com

 

Charity and Volunteer

 

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. Oct. 10. 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

Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Fundraising two-mile walk,, Oct. 16 at Los Angeles Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Details here: bit.ly/3xMGZI2). Schedule: onsite registration, 8 a.m.; 9 a.m. ceremony and 9:30 a.m. walk begins. Donate $100 (minimum) to receive a walk T-shirt. Upcoming walks: Westlake Village, Oct. 22; Santa Monica, Oct. 23; Los Angeles, Nov. 5. Contact Lori Blumenthal, 661-289-3040 or email lbblumenthal@alz.org. alz.org/walk

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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