Community meetings bring people together for exchange of ideas and memorable shared experiences. Here’s a sampling of meetings in the San Fernando Valley.
Dec. 13
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.
North Hills East 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. Voice mail, 818-672-6674. www.northhillseast.org
Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 6:30 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3gaRi0P. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 85140543942 and #. Voice mail, 818-503-2399. From the website, click on the “December Ziff Flyer” for more information on the meeting and other points of interest for Sherman Oaks residents or here: conta.cc/3yfJzVX. shermanoaksnc.org
Dec. 14
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. www.northridgewest.org
Winnetka 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. Email: board@winnetkanc.com. winnetkanc.com
Dec. 15
Wednesday Morning Book Club with Calabasas Library: Discusses “The Mountains Sing” by Nguyen Phan Que Mai, 11 a.m. Request the Zoom link in advance to Karilyn Steward at ksteward@calabasaslibrary.org (put “Wednesday Morning Book Club” in the subject line). Details: bit.ly/3pLKag1
Adult Book Club with Studio City Branch Library: Discusses “The Prophets” by Robert Jones Jr., 6:30 p.m. Upcoming: “The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle” by Haruki Murakami, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Request the Zoom link in advance by email to Emily at eaaronson@lapl.org (put “Adult Book Club” in the subject line). Details here: bit.ly/2U9HOqF
Northridge 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. Voice mail, 818-527-2913. Email: info@nenc-la.org. nenc-la.org
Dec. 16
Foothill Trails District 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. Foothill Trails District includes Lake View Terrace, Shadow Hills and La Tuna Canyon. Voice mail, 818-353-2000. www.ftdnc.org
North Hills West 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. Voice mail, 818-903-2259. Email: board@nhwnc.net. www.nhwnc.net
Dec. 21
Tuesday Evening Book Club with Calabasas Library: Discusses “Passing” by Neila Larsen, 6 p.m. Request the Zoom link in advance by email to Barbara Lockwood at blockwood@calabasaslibrary.org (put “Tuesday Evening Book Club” in the subject line). www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/library/book-clubs
Dec. 29
Mystery and Thriller Book Club with Studio City Branch Library: Discusses “The Circular Staircase” by Mary Roberts Rinehart, 6:30 p.m. Request the Zoom link in advance by email to Emily at eaaronson@lapl.org (Put “Mystery and Thriller Book Club” in the subject line). Details here: bit.ly/2Vy8tP1
Charity
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel’s Drive-Thru Holiday Open House: Drop off a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to families in need in the District 45 local community, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 14. Masks required. West Valley Food Pantry at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-4521. asmdc.org/dx-events
Spread the Warmth Blanket and Socks Drive: The Solid Resources Citywide Recycling Division of LA Sanitation and Environment is asking for new and gently used (washed and clean) blankets, sleeping bags and socks to be given to homeless, through Dec. 30. Donations may be dropped off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday (no drop-offs on Dec. 24). Locations include: East Valley District Yard, 11050 Pendleton St., Sun Valley; West Valley District Yard, 8840 Vanalden Ave., Northridge; North Central District Yard, 452 San Fernando Road, Los Angeles; West LA District Yard, 2027 Stoner Ave., Los Angeles (and three other locations). 213-485-2260. Email: san.cfrp@lacity.org.
Flair Cleaners holiday clothing and shoe drive: Donate gently used or new clothing and shoes during the 19th annual event, through Dec. 31. Requested items: accessories, professional work clothing, jeans and rain gear (no delicate items, however). Drop off items at Flair Cleaners locations: 4060 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Studio City (818-761-3282); 27011 McBean Parkway, Valencia (661-753-9900); 720 Montana Ave., Santa Monica (310-395-9354). Call for store hours; drop off items inside store. Items will be donated to San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission and Helping Hands for the Blind. www.flaircleaners.com
Send information at least two weeks in advance to Holly Andres at holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.