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.
Jan. 23
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
San Fernando Valley Male Chorus: The chorus is seeking singers of all ages who enjoy four-part male harmony, accompanied by a band. Rehearsals, 8-9:30 p.m. Mondays until the spring concert in May. No audition or ability to read music required. Enter parking lot from Haynes Street. Rehearsals are at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 23838 Kittridge St., West Hills. Bob Banta, 818-888-8345 or email, buckeyerpb@socal.rr.com. sfvmchorus.com
Filing for Neighborhood Council Elections in the San Fernando Valley: Thinking about filing as a candidate for a neighborhood council? Chatsworth Neighborhood Council, using the “Selection” process, has a filing period from now to Feb. 16 (details: www.chatsworthcouncil.org/2023-selection). Also, Feb. 3 is the opening date for filing if you are a stakeholder in one of these nine councils: Arleta, Foothill Trails District, Mission Hills, North Hills East, Pacoima, Panorama City, Sunland-Tujunga, Sun Valley Area and Sylmar (filing closes for these councils on March 20). Stakeholder requirements to participate vary by council. For information on qualifications: empowerla.org/about-neighborhood-councils. For other neighborhood councils in the San Fernando Valley, check the filing dates in February here: bit.ly/3isaQ3H
Northridge Woman’s Club: The organization is accepting applications for new members. The woman’s club is a civic, philanthropic and social group that helps the community through financial and personal contributions. The club has a monthly meeting that includes a lunch and entertainment plus a line-dancing exercise class every week. Contact Karen Lehman for more information, 818-885-6938.
Jan. 25
The Power of TV – Reshaping Breast Cancer Narratives: A panel discussion on the inequalities found in health care services for people of color who seek information on health risks, prevention and treatment, 9 a.m. The talk focuses on young women who are most affected by early onset breast cancer, the differences in access to risk information and health care and how television programs can help them take action for their health. Continental breakfast, 8-8:45 a.m. Free admission. Register in advance to attend. Saban Media Center, 5210 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Details and to register here: bit.ly/3ZNFlCq
Channel Islands Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America: Find out what’s new in the needlearts world, 9:30 a.m. Make a reservation to attend through the email. United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. Email: president@channelislandsega.org. www.channelislandsega.org
Classics Book Club at Granada Hills Branch Library: Discusses “Seize the Day” by Saul Bellow, 1:30 p.m. Request the link to join the online talk by email to grnhls@lapl.org (put “Classics Book Club” in the subject line). 10640 Petit Ave. 818-368-5687. Details: bit.ly/3CYN4Uv
Mystery and Thriller Book Club with Studio City Branch Library – Online: Discusses “The Right Sort of Man” by Allison Montclair, 6:30 p.m. Request the Zoom link by email in advance to studio@lapl.org (put “Mystery and Thriller Book Club” in the subject line). 12511 Moorpark St. 818-755-7873. Details: bit.ly/3H2BrOS
Canoga Park Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 7 p.m. Check the agenda page on the website or Facebook for how to join the meeting on Zoom or by phone. Voicemail, 818-856-1060. Email: info@canogaparknc.org. canogaparknc.org or bit.ly/3hIrvwQ
Encino 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. 747-282-0450. www.encinonc.org
Neighborhood Council Valley Village: A board meeting is scheduled, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom: zoom.us and use ID: 81193061287. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use the ID and #. Voicemail, 818-759-8204. Email: info@myvalleyvillage.com. www.myvalleyvillage.com
Woodland Hills Homeowners Organization – Online: Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield discussion recent accomplishments and issues in the San Fernando Valley and what to expect in the new year, 7:30 p.m., on Zoom. Register for the Zoom link on the website, www.whho.com
Jan. 26
Re-envisioning Whiteman Airport – Community Meeting: Discussion on the re-envisioning plan and recommendations, 6-8:30 p.m. Attend the meeting on Zoom: bit.ly/3HlNvLg and use Passcode: 685388. By phone, 669-219-2599 and use ID: 81494147801 and #. Also, attend in-person at Fenton Primary Center, multipurpose room, 11351 Dronfield Ave., Pacoima. www.reenvisionwhitemanairport.com/
Sylmar Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 6:30 p.m. Check the agenda page on the website to join the meeting on Zoom or by phone. Voicemail, 818-833-8737. www.sylmarneighborhoodcouncil.org or www.facebook.com/sylmarnc/
Northridge South Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 7 p.m. Check the agenda page on the website or Facebook for how to join the meeting on Zoom or by phone. Email: northridgesouthnc@gmail.com. Updates: www.facebook.com/NorthridgeSouthNeighborhoodCouncil. www.northridgesouth.org/
San Fernando Valley Historical Society: Guest speaker Jim Heimann discusses “California Crazy: The Valley Version,” unusual architecture found in the San Fernando Valley, 7 p.m. Location, New Life Church, 10650 Reseda Blvd., Porter Ranch. sfvhs.com and www.facebook.com/SFVHS/
Jan. 28
NoHo In-Person Book Club: Discusses “The Paying Guests” by Sarah Waters, 10 a.m. North Hollywood Regional Branch Library, 5211 Tujunga Ave. 818-766-7185. Details: bit.ly/3Y3FhNp
Understanding Adult Cats: A representative from Best Friends discusses the topic including how to read cat body language, 3:30 p.m. Granada Hills Branch Library, 10640 Petit Ave. 818-368-5687. Details: bit.ly/3XtfgXF
Jan. 31
CicLAvia the Valley – Community Meeting Online: Learn about street closures, business opportunities and volunteer positions for the event on Sherman Way from Canoga Park to Reseda (9 a.m. Feb. 26; rain or shine event). The online meeting, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom: bit.ly/3Hi9lz0. Meeting details: bit.ly/3XoNBHm. www.ciclavia.org/the_valley23
Feb. 2
Congressman Brad Sherman Town Hall: The congressman (32nd Congressional District) discusses the new session of Congress, the economy, environmental concerns, inflation, infrastructure projects and answers submitted questions, 7 p.m. Reservations requested. To listen to the town hall, 855-920-0548. Local office number, 818-501-9200. Email: brad.sherman@mail.house.gov. Make a reservation and submit a question on the form here: sherman.house.gov/townhall
Feb. 8
Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan – Community Open House: A presentation by the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, 6 p.m. Reservations requested here: bit.ly/sbvpcm1. Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa Blvd., Encino. www.encinonc.org/
Charity and Volunteer
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters: The organization is seeking volunteer mentors. Upcoming information sessions, 6 p.m. Feb. 16 and March 15. Information on the work they do and to register for a meeting, www.jbbbsla.org/mentorship/#volunteer
LA Sanitation and Environment’s City Facilities Recycling Program’s Clothing Drive: Donations of new or gently-used (washed and clean) jackets and sweaters, pants, shirts and socks for children, men and women are accepted Jan. 9 to March 3. Items may be donated, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday (closed, however, on Feb. 20). 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 holds the game night that generates funds for local charities. Early bird games, 6:30 p.m., and regular games at 7:30 p.m. Bingo games are set for multiple Monday dates. Buy-in $15. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, auditorium, 7144 Apperson St., Tujunga. Details on Eventbrite: bit.ly/3S22nkb
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.