Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley, Sept. 5-12 – LA Daily News

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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.
 
 
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
 
 
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 [email protected] (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/
Mission Hills Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 7 p.m. (delayed one day due to Labor Day holiday). Check the agenda page on the website for how to join the meeting on Zoom or by phone. Voicemail, 818-869-4577. mhnconline.org
 
 
San Fernando Valley Chapter of the National Active Retired Federal Employees Association: Meet the group in Chapter 61 of the association, lunch, 11:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting, 12:30 p.m. Lunch is on-your-own payment. Lulu’s Restaurant, 16900 Roscoe Blvd., Van Nuys. David Rittenberg, 818-901-8331.
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 [email protected] (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 [email protected]. 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
Congressman Brad Sherman Town Hall: The congressman discusses recent legislation and answers submitted questions, 7 p.m. Reservations requested. To listen to the town hall, 855-920-0548.  Email: [email protected]. Make a reservation and submit a question here: sherman.house.gov/townhall
 
 
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:  [email protected]. www.suzukimusicofla.org
 
 
NoHo Book Club – Online: Discuss a book you’ve enjoyed that others would enjoy, 10 a.m. Request the Zoom meeting link in advance by email to [email protected] (put “NoHo Online Book Club” in the subject line), 5211 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood. 818-766-7185. Details: bit.ly/3BrnTYJ
Current Events Nonfiction Book Club at Studio City Branch Library: Discusses “The Afghanistan Papers” by Craig Whitlock, noon. Email: [email protected]. 12511 Moorpark St. 818-755-7873. Details: bit.ly/3nzhnZE
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
 
 
Culinary Historians of Southern California: Historian-scholar Leslie Goddard discusses “Who Was Typhoid Mary?” 10:30 a.m. Free, but register in advance for the Zoom meeting here: bit.ly/3KBnE1M (reservations close 24-hours before meeting). Email: [email protected]. www.facebook.com/chsocal. www.chsocal.org
Little Landers Historical Society: Guest speaker Al Knight gives an illustrated talk on the archeological and anthropological research of the Burro Flats area, 1 p.m. Free admission/donation $3. Parking available “up the hill” at Elks Lodge No. 2098 (10137 Commerce Ave.) Bolton Hall Museum, 10100 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. 818-352-3420. Email: [email protected]. boltonhall.org
Burbank Historical Society: Author Renée Patin Farrington discusses her book “Hollywood – In the Shadow of the Sign,” 2-3:30 p.m. Free admission. Parking available in the lot, 1100 W. Clark St. Gordon Howard Museum, 115 N. Lomita St., Burbank. 818-841-6333. www.burbankhistoricalsoc.org
 
 
Mystery Book Club at Woodland Hills Branch Library – In-person and Online: Discusses “Your House Will Pay” by Stef Cha, 4 p.m. Request the Zoom link in advance by email to [email protected]. (put “Mystery Book Club” in the subject line). 818-226-0017. 22200 Ventura Blvd. 818-226-0017. Details: bit.ly/3wSB1oC
Book Club with Sun Valley Branch Library – Online: Discusses “Violetta” by Isabel Allende, 4:45 p.m. Request the Google Meet link to [email protected] (put “Book Club” in the subject line). 7935 Vineland Ave. 818-764-1338. Details: bit.ly/2XJ1Xoh
Greater Valley Glen 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. www.facebook.com/GVGCouncil. www.greatervalleyglencouncil.org
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 through and including Oct. 17. The group is preparing for a Dec. 4 “Holiday” concert. 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, 818-888-8345. sfvmchorus.com
 
 
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.
 
 
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: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 818-713-3708.
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