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. 22
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
Book Club with Sherman Oaks Branch Library – online: Discusses “Infinite Country” by Patricia Engel, 6:30 p.m. Call in advance to ask how to join the online talk. 14245 Mooprark St. 818-205-9716. Details: bit.ly/3AgTSM6
Aug. 24
Classics Book Club with Granada Hills Branch Library – online: Discusses the young adult book “Speak” by Laurie Anderson, 1:30 p.m. Call in advance to ask how to join the online talk. 10640 Petit Ave. 818-368-5687. Details: bit.ly/3BZ55SL
Canoga Park 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, 818-856-1060. Email: info@canogaparknc.org. canogaparknc.org
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. Voicemail, 747-282-0450. www.encinonc.org
Neighborhood Council Valley Village: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom: bit.ly/3syteZR. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 81193061287 and press #. Voicemail, 818-759-8204. Email: info@myvalleyvillage.com. www.myvalleyvillage.com
Aug. 25
Beautification Conference – Cleaner, Greener, Sustainable Los Angeles: Learn about the goals as the City of Los Angeles Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification and Keep Los Angeles Beautiful hold a virtual conference, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Register here for the online program: bit.ly/3pvHXE5
Northridge South 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: northridgesouth@mail.com. www.northridgesouth.org/
San Fernando Valley Historical Society: Author-chef George Geary discusses “Made in California — The California-Born Burger Joints, Diners, Fast Food & Restaurants That Changed America,” 7 p.m. The meeting is held outdoors. Free admission/donations appreciated. Meeting at Andrés Pico Adobe, 10940 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills (enter the parking lot from Brand Boulevard at the junction of Sepulveda Boulevard). Voicemail, 818-365-7810. www.sfvhs.com. www.facebook.com/sfvhs
Aug. 26
NoHo Online Book Club – North Hollywood Regional Branch Library: Discusses “Snow” by John Banville, 10 a.m. Request the Zoom link in advance by email to nohlwd@lapl.org (put “NoHo Online Book Club” in the subject line). Also, the NoHo In-Person Book Club discusses the same book, 4 p.m. Aug. 27 (5211 Tujunga Ave.). 818-766-7185. Details: bit.ly/3KLZGQP
Canoga Park Women’s Club Let’s Play Bingo Baseball: Baseball-theme bingo night, 6 p.m. Fun dress code: baseball team shirts. One book of 10 games, $20; additional game books $5. Baseball snacks and beverages for sale. Reservations required. Proceeds go to charities that the club supports. 7401 Jordan Ave. (at Valerio Street). Email: keelscyndy@hotmail.com. Cyndy Keeley, 818-437-2232.
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. 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
Charity and Volunteer
Get Your Licks on Route 66 – Pet Adoption Tour: The annual cross-country pet adoption drive along the old Route 66 begins the journey at East Valley Los Angeles Animal Services, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 27. Adopt a pet or make a donation to the shelter. Location, 14409 Vanowen St., Van Nuys. 888-452-7381; www.laanimalservices.com/shelters/east-valley. Details on the pet adoption tour: bit.ly/3dI65Rp
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.