Community meetings bring people together for exchange of ideas and memorable shared experiences. Here’s a sampling of meetings in the San Fernando Valley.
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, ID and password and other information. 818-884-4013.
San Fernando Valley Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association: Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Sept. 1, followed by a meeting, 12:30 p.m. Reservations, for a head count, by 11 a.m. Aug. 30 by email or phone to Bob Stiles: grstiles1070@sbcglobal.net. Lunch is on-your-own. Lulu’s Restaurant, 16900 Roscoe Blvd., Van Nuys. Bob Stiles, 818-887-7698.
Book Club with Chatsworth Branch Library: Discusses “The Huntress” by Kate Quinn, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 1. Request the Zoom link at least two days in advance to sstamm@lapl.org (put “Book Club, Sept. 1” in the subject line). bit.ly/3sFPfnW
Chatsworth Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1. Check the agenda on the website for how to join the Zoom meeting or by phone. Voice mail, 818-464-3511. Emails: info@chatsworthcouncil.org or president@chatsworthcouncil.org. www.facebook.com/chatsworthcouncil; www.chatsworthcouncil.org
Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Sept. 1. Join the Zoom meeting here: bit.ly/3eXnU9O. By phone, 669-900-9128 and use ID: 93626962330 and press #. Voice mail, 818-779-9026. Email: info@lakebalboanc.com. www.facebook.com/LakeBalboaNC; lakebalboanc.org
Burbank-Valley Garden Club: Master Gardener and a City of Burbank Sustainability Commissioner Robin Gemmill discusses “Vegetable Gardening in Small Areas,” 10 a.m. Sept. 2. Mask wearing required. Little White Chapel Christian Church, 1711 N. Avon St., Burbank. Anne White, 818-434-3616. Email: aewhitehouse18@gmail.com
Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2. Check the agenda on the website for how to join the Zoom meeting or by phone. Voice mail, 818-217-0511. www.facebook.com/ghsnc; ghsnc.org
West Hills Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 7 p.m. Sept. 2. Check the agenda on the website for how to join the Zoom meeting or by phone. Voice mail, 818-254-9378. www.facebook.com/WestHillsNC/; www.westhillsnc.org/index.php
Parent Information Night for Making Music the Suzuki Way – Every Child Can Learn!: The Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles holds the gathering, 7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 2. Adults only at the meeting. Meeting is to be held in Encino (must be Covid-19 vaccinated and wear a mask; a Zoom option may be available). Make a reservation and find out more details here: www.suzukimusicofla.org/upcoming-events/parent-orientation1958209. www.suzukimusicofla.org
Santa Clarita Encore Chorale: A musical arts program for ages 55 and older with a rehearsal, 4-6 p.m. Sept. 3. Introductory rehearsal is free; $150 tuition for the fall 2021 season. Rehearsals are on Fridays. The chorale prepares for a holidays theme concert, Dec. 3. Must be fully vaccinated and able to sing with a mask on. Rehearsals, and the concert, are at Newhall Church of the Nazarene, 23857 The Old Road, Newhall. Contacts: Cheri Walters, 661-313-6526 or cheri.walters@gmail.com, or Roberta Kessler, 661-296-5085 or rkessler1367@gmail.com.
Book Club with Pacoima Branch Library: Discusses “The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed America” by Erik Larson, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8. Request the Zoom link in advance by email to lziman@lapl.org (put “Book Club, Sept. 8” in the subject line). bit.ly/3jubFGe
NoHo Book Club: Participants discuss a book that they loved, 10 a.m. Sept. 10. Request the Zoom link at least two days in advance by email to nohlwd@lapl.org (put “NoHo Book Club, Sept. 19” in the subject line). bit.ly/3mC5rVc
Theodore Payne Foundation for Wildflowers & Native Plants classes: “Right Plant, Right Place,” with Scott Cher, 1 p.m. Sept. 11 ($25; bit.ly/2W0TLDj). “California Native Container Plants,” with Flora Ito, 8-9:15 a.m. Sept. 17 ($25; bit.ly/38gFtAT). “Irrigation Practices for Native Plant Gardens,” with Max Kanter, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 18 ($25; bit.ly/3BcH5YT). Register in advance for all classes. Read instructions on what to wear for classes that take place outdoors and involve walking on steep and uneven surfaces for up to one hour. 10459 Tuxford St., Sun Valley. 818-768-1802. theodorepayne.org
Book Club with Sun Valley Branch Library: Discusses “This Tender Land” by William Kent Krueger, 4:45-5:30 p.m. Sept. 13. Request the Google Meet virtual link at least two days in advance to ebarrera@lapl.org (put “Sun Valley Book Club” in the subject line). bit.ly/3eInneH
Cover to Cover Book Club with Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library: Discusses “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin, 6 p.m. Sept. 23. Request the Zoom link at least two days in advance by email to npholana@lapl.org (put “Cover to Cover Book Club” in the subject line). The library is in North Hills. bit.ly/2XeXARC
Northridge Woman’s Club: The group holds a Bingo and lunch event, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 29. Cost $20 (one book of 10 games; bottled water, light lunch). Additional game books, $5 each. Reservations, with sandwich choice of ham, tuna or turkey, required in advance. The club is located at 18401 Lassen St., Northridge. Irene, 818-344-3333.
CHARITY/VOLUNTEERS
American Red Cross-Los Angeles Region: The organization is calling for blood donations, particularly type O and giving platelets. Search for a donation site and schedule an appointment here: www.redcrossblood.org. Or call, 800-733-2767.
Clear the Shelters – A NBC4/KNBC and Telemundo 52/KVEA Campaign: The annual event that focuses on pet adoptions at shelters and a donation drive has kicked off and runs through Sept. 19. Online monetary donations go to food, supplies and medical care for shelter animals (fundraising partner is Greater Good Charities; donate to a rescue group or to a shelter here: bit.ly/3DhyMwH). Subaru is the local sponsor and Hill’s Pet Nutrition is the nation sponsor for the campaign. More details and an interactive map for designated shelters: nbcla.com/cleartheshelters or telemundo52.com/desocuparlosalbergues
Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control seeking volunteers: An information meeting, 6 p.m. Sept. 9, for those interested in becoming dog play group runners or for clinic/medical work. Dog play runners are needed at all seven care centers and clinic/medical workers are needed at the Carson, Castaic, Downey and Palmdale centers. Volunteers must be at least 16 (18 for clinic/medical); have Covid-19 vaccinations; willing to commit to weekly scheduled shifts. Hands-on and virtual training will be given. Complete this form by Sept. 1 in order to receive the online meeting link: bit.ly/3sRnTwJ. More information about the LA County Animal Control & Care and the centers here: bit.ly/2UW8hM4
Send information at least two weeks in advance to Holly Andres at holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.