A view from the San Fernando Valley: resident Mike Ziemkowski speaks about the return of the “Lights on Display” after a two-year break, Wednesday, December 8th, 2021. Since then, Ziemkowski has put together a Hollywood-quality animated light and sound show in 2003 to uphold a family tradition. The location is 3901 Longview Valley Road, Sherman Oaks. There is a Facebook page for information on times, bit.ly/3IR1SGb (Photo by Gene Blevins / Contributing Photographer)
Community meetings bring people together to exchange ideas and unforgettable shared experiences. Here is a selection of meetings in the San Fernando Valley.
December 13
Wings over Wendys: Veterans of all services and ages and their supporters meet every Monday of the month from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. Guest speakers scheduled for meetings. The group is currently also offering the meetings on Zoom. Location, 7401 Shoup Ave., West Hills. Contact Ed Reynolds for the Zoom link, ID and password, and other information. 818-884-4013.
North Hills East Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is planned for 6:30 p.m. For information on attending the meeting via Zoom or by phone, please see the agenda page on the website. Voicemail, 818-672-6674. www.northhillseast.org
Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Join the session on Zoom here: bit.ly/3gaRi0P. By phone at 669-900-6833 and using the ID: 85140543942 and #. Voicemail, 818-503-2399. Click the December Ziff Flyer on the website for more information about the meeting and other points of interest for Sherman Oaks residents or here: conta.cc/3yfJzVX. shemanoaksnc.org
December 14th
Northridge West Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:15 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3IIfhjq. By phone at 669-900-6833 and using the ID: 94115763566 and #. Email: [email protected]. www.northridgewest.org
Winnetka Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is planned for 6:30 p.m. For information on attending the meeting via Zoom or by phone, please see the agenda page on the website. Email: [email protected]. winnetkanc.com
Dec 15
Wednesday morning book club with Calabasas library: Review “The Mountains Sing” by Nguyen Phan Que Mai, 11am. Request the zoom link in advance from Karyn Steward at [email protected] (put “Wednesday Morning Book Club” in the subject line). Details: bit.ly/3pLKag1
Adult book club with the Studio City branch library: Review “The Prophets” by Robert Jones Jr. at 6:30 pm. Coming: “The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle” by Haruki Murakami, 6.30pm January 19th. Request the zoom link in advance by emailing Emily at eaaronson @. lapl.org (put “Adult Book Club” in the subject line). Details here: bit.ly/2U9HOqF
Northridge East Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. For information on attending the meeting via Zoom or by phone, please visit the Agenda page on the website. Voicemail, 818-527-2913. Email: [email protected]. nenc-la.org
December 16
Foothill Trails District Council: A board meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. For information on attending the meeting via Zoom or by phone, please see the agenda page on the website. The 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 for 7:00 p.m. For information on attending the meeting via Zoom or by phone, please visit the Agenda page on the website. Voicemail, 818-903-2259. Email: [email protected]. www.nhwnc.net
21st December
Tuesday night book club with Calabasas library: Review “Passing” by Neila Larsen, 6:00 pm Request the zoom link in advance by emailing Barbara Lockwood at [email protected] (put “Tuesday Evening Book Club” in the subject). www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/library/book-clubs
December 29th
Mystery and Thriller Book Club with Studio City Branch Library: Review “The Circular Staircase” by Mary Roberts Rinehart, 6:30 pm Request the zoom link in advance by emailing Emily at [email protected] (put “Mystery and Thriller Book Club” in the subject) . Details here: bit.ly/2Vy8tP1
Charity
Drive-Thru Holiday Open House by Congregation member Jesse Gabriel: Drop off a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to needy families in the local District 45 ward between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm. December 14th. Mask requirement. West Valley Food Pantry at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-4521. asmdc.org/dx-events
Distribute the warming blanket and sock drive: Solid Resources Citywide Recycling Division of LA Sanitation and Environment is requesting that new and carefully used (laundered and cleaned) blankets, sleeping bags, and socks be returned to the homeless by December 30th Monday-Friday (no return on Dec 24th). ). Locations include: East Valley District Yard, 11050 Pendleton St., Sun Valley; West Valley District Yard, 8840 Vanalden Ave., Northridge; North Central District Yard, 452 San Fernando Road, Los Angeles; West LA District Yard, 2027 Stoner Ave., Los Angeles (and three other locations). 213-485-2260. Email: [email protected].
Flair Cleaners holiday clothing and shoe wear: During the 19th annual event, donate carefully used or new clothes and shoes until December 31st. Drop off items at Flair Cleaners locations: 4060 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Studio City (818-761-3282); 27011 McBean Parkway, Valencia (661-753-9900); 720 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica (310-395-9354). Call after the store is open; Return items to the shop. The items will be donated to the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission and Helping Hands for the Blind. www.flaircleaners.com
Send information at least two weeks in advance to Holly Andres at [email protected]. 818-713-3708.
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