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.
Aug. 29
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
Aug. 30
Fall and Winter Gardening in Southern California: Master Gardener Yvonne Savio discusses seasonal edible and ornamental plants to get ready to plant, 3 p.m. Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library, 7771 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga. 818-352-4481. Details: bit.ly/3SVKqVM
WordPress HTML CSS JavaScript Coding Meetup Group: Join the group for a talk, 6:30-9:30 p.m. North Hollywood Diner, 11329 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. 213-840-1526. Email: codetextdev@gmail.com. Details: bit.ly/3arIGly
Granada Hills Woman’s Club: Prospective new members are invited to learn about the club, meet the members and find out about the club’s activities that benefit charities, 10 a.m. Sept. 8. Reservations requested by today, Aug. 30. Yolanda, 818-363-9844.
Aug. 31
Meditation for Health and Wellness – Online: Arlene Samsel leads a workshop, first of three, that includes basic meditation techniques, 6 p.m. The program is presented by Van Nuys Branch Library. 818-756-8453. Register for the Zoom link here: bit.ly/3A9mKov. Details: bit.ly/3puSShd
Mystery and Thriller Book Club at Studio City Branch Library: Discusses “Blanche on the Lam” by Barbara Neely, 6:30 p.m. 12511 Moorpark St. 818-755-7873. Details: bit.ly/3whw9cd
Sept. 1
Granada Hills South 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. www.facebook.com/ghsnc. ghsnc.org/
West Hills 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. Voicemail, 818-254-9378. www.westhillsnc.org
Sept. 6
Mystery Book Club with Sylmar Branch Library – Online: Discusses “The Rose Code” by Kate Quinn, 2 p.m. Request the Zoom link in advance by email to sylmar@lapl.org (put “Mystery Book Club” in the subject line). 14561 Polk St. 818-367-6101. Details: bit.ly/3PK5JrP
Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3bJst8l. By phone, 833-548-0282 and use ID: 98538834487 and #. ghnnc.org/
Sept. 7
Book Club at Chatsworth Branch Library: Discusses “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, 1:15 p.m. If you want to participate online, send an email in advance to sstamm@lapl.org (put “Book Club, Sept. 7” in the subject line). Location, 21052 Devonshire St. 818-341-4276. Details: bit.ly/3PQjwMg
Anti-Inflammatory Cooking Workshop: Lily Padilla, author and certified integrative nutrition coach and holistic nutrition chef, discusses the topic, 4 p.m. Class is limited to 20 people. Register from the link here: bit.ly/3CxASuh. Van Nuys Branch Library, meeting room A, 6250 Sylmar Ave. 818-756-8453. www.lapl.org/branches/van-nuys
Chatsworth 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, 818-464-3511. Emails: info@chatsworthcouncil .org and president@chatsworthcouncil.org. chatsworthcouncil.org/
Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3eXnU9O. By phone, 669-900-9128 and use ID: 93626962330 and #. Voicemail, 818-779-9026. lakebalboanc.org
Sept. 8
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. on Zoom. Adults only at the meeting. Request the Zoom link in advance by email: info@SuzukiMusicofLA.org. www.suzukimusicofla.org
Sept. 9
Encore Chorale of Santa Clarita: The musical art program for ages 55 and older is accepting registrations for a 12-week program of singing that begins on Sept. 9 and culminates with a holiday concert. The program is lead by conductor-pianist Alex Nizzoli. Auditions are not required. Rehearsals are 4-6 p.m. Fridays. Tuition fee $190. Rehearsals are at Newhall Church of the Nazarene, 23857 The Old Road, Newhall. 301-261-5747. encorecreativity.org
Sept. 22
Northridge Woman’s Club Bingo and Lunch: Make a reservation by Sept. 7 for the event, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 22. Cost $20, includes 10 bingo games, lunch and beverage (wine by donation). Make a reservation to Irene Strauss, 818-344-3333. Send check to: Northridge Woman’s Club, 9227 Reseda Blvd., #120, Northridge and attention: Rosemary Galvan.
Charity and Volunteer
Paws 4 Kisses and Hugs – Honoring Los Angeles Fire Department on Sept. 11: The 7th annual event is seeking volunteers and sponsors to help out at three LAFD stations (#39, #88, #114). The event will include therapy dogs and their handlers and musical entertainment. The event is organized by BLMentertainment, Black Lucy Music and Have Mercy. Contact Aydiee Vaughn Dunson to ask about being a volunteer or a sponsor, 818-887-5926. Emails: paws.4kisseshugs@yahoo.com; avblacklucymusic@hotmail.com; havemercyone@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/aydiee.vaughn
Food drive for CSUN Food Pantry: The Community Concerns Committee at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills holds a non-perishable food drive to help stock the food pantry at Cal State University, Northridge, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 17 and 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 18. The pantry benefits students who do not have much income for food while school is in session. Current needs: canned soups and other canned goods, pasta and dry boxed goods; also, hygiene items including soap, feminine products and shampoos. No glass containers or past date items. Drive-thru and a church volunteer will unload your donation. 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org/outreach. More details on California State University, Northridge Food Pantry here: bit.ly/3ch6IRl and here: bit.ly/3TeJiNe
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.