A view from the San Fernando Valley: Walter and Angela Floridia look at a mural painted on the side of the Reseda Theater in Reseda Monday, May 2, 2022. The couple’s daughter-in-law Coco Nella was one of the artist that painted the art work. The mural is one of six in Reseda sponsored by Councilmember Bob Blumenfield’s office in partnership with arts non-profit 11:11 Projects and part of the councilman’s Reseda Rising Initiative. The murals were painted by local artists throughout Reseda from April 28-May 1. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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.
May 16
Wings Over Wendy’s: Veterans of all services and ages, and their supporters, meet from 8:30-11 am 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 and other information. 818-884-4013. www.wingsoverwendys.com
Book talk from Northridge Branch Library – Online: Donna Rifkind discusses “The Sun and Her Stars: Salka Viertel and Hitler’s Exiles in the Golden Age of Hollywood,” 4 pm Register for the Zoom link here: bit.ly/3szBA4y. The library, 9051 Darby Ave. Emily Aaronson, senior librarian, [email protected]. Details: bit.ly/3wc50I7
Maori Storytelling – Online: Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library present a talk by Louisa Tipene Opetaia, of Maori and Samoan descent and speaking on Zoom from New Zealand, with songs, stories and other Maori cultural information, 6:15 pm Free. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link: bit.ly/3vRfwVd
North Hills East Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:30 p.m. The board is seeking three new board members for: region 3, renter and youth representative (check the website for how to apply). Join the meeting on Zoom: bit.ly/3nauizC. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 83160320531 and pres #. Voice mail, 818-672-6674. northhillseast.org/
Reseda Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom: bit.ly/3rtKRL7. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 84974428499 and press #. Email: [email protected]. resedacouncil.org/
May 17
Tuesday Evening Book Club with Calabasas Library – Online: Discusses “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig, 6 pm Request the Zoom link in advance by email to Barbara Lockwood at [email protected] (put “Tuesday Evening Book Club” in the subject line). 818-225-7616. Details: bit.ly/3pLKag1
Arleta Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom: bit.ly/39NBJe3. By phone, 833-548-0282 and use ID: 88456263787 and press #. arletanc.org
Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom: bit.ly/3bF2M9O. By phone, 669-900-9128 and use ID: 97941372867 and press #. Voice mail, 818-971-9134. Email: [email protected]. www.gtlnc.org
May 18
Wednesday Morning Book Club with Calabasas Library – Online: Discusses “A World Beneath the Sands: The Golde Age of Egyptology” by Toby Wilkinson, 11 am Request the Zoom link in advance by email to Karlyn Steward at [email protected] (put “Wednesday Morning Book Club” in the subject line) . 818-225-7616. Details: bit.ly/3pLKag1
Pacoima Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:30 pm Join the meeting on Zoom: bit.ly/3OeGhtP. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 83455301741 and press #. www.pacoimanc.com
National Alliance on Mental Illness – San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys – Online: Guest speaker La Tina Jackson, from the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and deputy in charge of homeless programs and outpatient treatment, discusses the county as a resource for mental health help, 7-8:45 pm, online on Zoom. Join the meeting here: bit.ly/3bMNm1Y. By phone, 669-900-9128 and use ID: 81835523630 and Pass code: 692327. Information on Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: dmh.lacounty.gov. Information about the local NAMI group and their support groups: www.namisfv.org
Neighborhood Council Valley Village: A board meeting, 7 pm Join the meeting on Zoom: bit.ly/3syteZR. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 81193061287 and press #. Voicemail, 818-759-8204. Email: [email protected]. www.myvalleyvillage.com
Northridge East Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled at 7 pm Check the agenda page on the website for how to join the meeting on Zoom or by phone. Voicemail, 818-527-2913. Email: [email protected]. nenc-la.org
Studio City Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom: bit.ly/2U2pkLx. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 97198762934 and press #. Voicemail, 818-655-5400. Email: [email protected]. www.facebook.com/StudioCityNC; studiocitync.org
May 19
Burbank African Violet Society: Chris Hedberg, club president, discusses “Preparing for Show,” the techniques needed to enter African violet plants into a competitive show, 10 am Members and guests to the meeting are asked to bring their favorite African violets to the meeting for an informal judging. The meeting includes a raffle and silent auction tables. Little White Chapel Christian Church, parish hall, 1711 N. Avon St., Burbank. 661-940-3990. www.burbankafricanviolets.weebly.com
Children’s Bureau – Resource Parents Online Orientations: Learn how to help children in the foster care system by becoming a resource parent or how to become adoptive parents with a talk by a Children’s Bureau team member and a foster parent, 4-5 pm Request the Zoom live meeting link or a learn-at -your-own-pace online presentation, by sending an email to [email protected]. 800-730-3933. Details about the orientations: www.all4kids.org/programs/family-foster-care-and-adoption. Learn more about the nonprofit that was established in 1904 here: all4kids.org
Foothill Trails District Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 pm Join the meeting on Zoom: https://www.zoom.us/ and use ID: 4582562383. By phone, 669-900-9128 and use the ID and press #. Foothill Trails District includes Lake View Terrace, Shadow Hills and La Tuna Canyon. Voicemail, 818-353-2000. www.ftdnc.org
North Hills West Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled at 7 pm Check the agenda page on the website for how to join the meeting on Zoom or by phone. Voicemail, 818-903-2259. Email: [email protected]. Facebook: bit.ly/35EJ5vK. www.nhwnc.net
May 26th
Northridge Woman’s Club Wine, Cheese and Deli Dinner: The group holds the event that includes entertainment by Bob Ryman, noon-3 pm Reservations required. Cost $20 (by check made out to Northridge Woman’s Club). Contact Irene Strauss for mailing address for checks. The event is held at the group’s clubhouse, 1840′ Lassen St., Northridge. 818-344-3333.
Charity and Volunteer
Friends of the Woodland Hills Branch Library book sale: Children’s and adult fiction hardbacks and paperbacks and nonfiction books, also CDs, DVDs and vinyl records, 9:30 am-4 pm May 20 and 9:30 am-2 pm May 21. Proceeds benefit this library branch. Location, 22200 Ventura Blvd. 818-226-0017. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/friends-woodland-hills-book-sale
LAFD and LAPD’s St. Baldrick’s Foundation Shave Your Head: A fundraiser for childhood cancer research, 8 am-noon May 21. Event includes a blood drive, bone marrow registration, fire and police vehicles display, silent auction and a pancake breakfast. Create an account from the website to sign up for shaved head activity. The Vineyards at Porter Ranch, 20065 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. Email: [email protected]. www.stbaldricks.org/events/lafdlapd
National Alliance on Mental Illness’ NAMI Walks Your Way: A 5K fundraising event with an opening ceremony, 9:30 am, followed by the walk, 10 am May 21. Registration check-in, 8 am Guest speakers: Dani Nicolet and Brooke Johnson. Grand Park, Level 4 in front of City Hall, 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.namiwalks.org. Create a team or join another team and donation information: bit.ly/3woK3sn. Davi Weber, walk manager: 213-386-3615, Ext. 103 or email: [email protected]
Hollywood Charity Horse Show and An Evening with William Shatner: A fundraiser for Ahead with Horses, a therapeutic horseback riding group for children based in Shadow Hills, and other charities, 6-8pm May 28. Dinner, 6-7pm, followed by stories and question-and-answer time with actor William Shatner. The event also includes live and silent auctions. Tickets $400 (sales end on May 20). Event is sponsored by Priceline. Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 Riverside Drive, Burbank. Charities that will benefit: www.horseshow.org/charity-recipients. Details and to purchase tickets: www.horseshow.org/the-event-and-tickets/
Best Friends Animal Society’s Pet Adoption Fee Waiver in May: Bounty Paper Towels is picking up pet adoption fees at Best Friends Animal Society’s Lifesaving Centers, through May 31. Available pets may be viewed online here: la.bestfriends.org. Hours at Mission Hills and West Los Angeles centers, noon-4 pm daily (call to confirm). Locations: Best Friends Lifesaving Center, 15321 Brand Blvd., Mission Hills (818-643-3989); NKLA Pet Adoption Center, 1845 Pontius Ave., Los Angeles (424-208-8840). bestfriends.org
LA Sanitation and Environment City Facilities Recycling Program’s Toiletries Drive: Donate unopened and unused items to be given to shelters helping the homeless. Personal care items, full or travel-size, include: deodorant; hair conditioner and shampoo; lotion; mouth wash; razors; bar soap and body wash; toothbrushes and toothpaste; wipes. Items may be donated, 9 am-4 pm Monday-Friday, through June 24 (except closed on Memorial Day, May 30). 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. 213-485-2260. Email: [email protected]. lacitysan.org
Kids Ocean Day seeking adult volunteers: Students from Los Angeles-area schools gather at Dockweiler State Beach to participate in a litter clean up and creating a posed artwork on the beach for an aerial photo (inspired by the theme “Joy in Nature”). Volunteers help with various assignments. Minimum age to volunteer: 18. Sign-in, 7 am, followed by a training session, 8 am (sharp), May 26. Send an email for information on volunteering for the event: [email protected] or register on the website . The beach is located at 12001 Vista Del Mar, Playa del Rey. Details on volunteering for this event: kidsoceanday.org/volunteer
American Red Cross Los Angeles Region: Seeking volunteers for Transportation Specialists (www.redcross.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/deliver-blood.html) and also Disaster Action Team Members (www.redcross.org/volunteer/disaster-action-team.html).
Volunteer 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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