Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley
Community meetings bring people together for exchange of ideas and memorable shared experiences. Here’s a sampling of meetings in the San Fernando Valley.
Reseda Neighborhood Council:
A board meeting, 7p.m. June 21. Join the Zoom meeting here: bit.ly/3wEMJRN. By phone, 669-900-6833and use ID: 84974428499. Email: info@resedacouncil.org. resedacouncil.org/latest/
A board meeting, 7p.m. June 22. Join the Zoom meeting here: bit.ly/3q7wpq5and use ID: 95295582252. By phone, 669900-6833and use the ID and press #. www.tarzananc.org
Tarzana Neighborhood Council: Recent and New Books from Penguin Random House:
Liz Camfiord, a library representative from the publishing company, discusses the topic, 6:30 p.m. June 23. Register in advance for the Zoom meeting here: bit.ly/3cSnzHv. Event is presented by Studio City Branch Library. bit.ly/3o59ZTD
Canoga Park Neighborhood Council:
A board meeting, 7p.m. June 23. Join the Zoom meeting here: bit.ly/2BeaqJa. By phone, 669-900-6833and use ID: 82168761183and press #. Voice mail, 818-856-1060. Email: info@canogaparknc.org. canogaparknc.org
Cover to Cover Book Club with Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library:
Discusses “The Railwayman’s Wife” by Ashley Hay, 6p.m. June 24. Request the Zoom meeting link by sending an email to npholana@lapl.org. Put “Cover to Cover Book Club” in the subject line. The library is in North Hills. bit.ly/2XeXARC
A board meeting is scheduled, 6:30p.m. June 24. Check the website for the Zoom meeting or join by phone. Voice mail, 818-833-8737. www.sylmarneighborhoodcouncil.org
Sylmar Neighborhood Council: Northridge South Neighborhood Council:
A board meeting is scheduled, 7p.m. June 24. Email: northridgesouth@gmail.com. northridgesouth.org
San Fernando Valley Historical Society:
Guest speaker and a board member of the society Daisy Herrera discusses “Danza Azteca — Bridging Indigenous Knowledge and History in Los Angeles” at a Zoom meeting of the society, 7 p.m. June 24. Watch from here: bit. ly/3cIgWXS. The society’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/SFVHS. www. sfvhs.com
Rep. Brad Sherman Telephone Town Hall:
The congressman will discuss the latest on the Covid-19pandemic, economic recovery, President Joe Biden’s infrastructure proposal “American Jobs Plan” and other federal government issues, 7p.m. June 24. Sherman will be joined by Dr. Lynn Goldman, dean of the
George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. To participate in the call: 877-229-8493 and use pin number 13402. The public is invited to submit questions and make a reservation to join the town hall, at bradsherman.house.gov/cvrsvp. For more information: 818-501-9200 or sherman.house.gov
Discusses “How to Be Both” by Ali Smith, 10a.m. June
25. Request the Zoom meeting link at least two days in advance by sending an email to nohlwd@lapl.org. Put “NoHo Book Club” in the subject line. The club is from the North Hollywood Regional Branch Library. bit.ly/3mC5rVc
NoHo Book Club: Adult Science Fiction Book Club with Lake View Terrace Branch Library:
Discusses “Gideon the Ninth” by Tamsyn Muir, 2p.m. June 28. Request the Zoom meeting link in advance to Marissa at mthompson@lapl.org. Put “Adult Science Fiction Book Club” in the subject line. This discussion is part of the Los Angeles Public Library’s LGBTQIA Pride Month events. bit. ly/3wBllE2
Virtual Book Club with Sherman Oaks Branch Library:
Discusses “Call Me By Your Name” by Andre Aciman, 6:30 p.m. June 28. Request the Zoom meeting link in advance to shrmno@lapl.org. bit. ly/2XuA84m
Theodore Payne Foundation for Wildflowers & Native Plants classes:
“Edible Gardens and California Native Plants,” with Sophie Pennes, 5:30 p.m. June 29 ($35; bit.ly/3izZWa5). The foundation’s nursery is open 8:30 a.m.-4p.m. Tuesday-Saturday with a time slot reservation (see the website). 10459Tuxford St., Sun Valley. 818768-1802. theodorepayne.org
Mystery and Thriller Book Club with Studio City Branch Library:
Discusses “Edge of Evil” by J.A. Jance, 6:30p.m. June 30. Request the Zoom meeting link in advance to Emily at eaaronson@ lapl.org. Put “Mystery and Thriller Book Club” in the subject line. www.lapl.org/ whats-on/events/mystery-book-club-9
CHARITY
Blood Drive Ambassadors needed for American Red Cross-Los Angeles Region:
Blood drive “ambassadors” welcome and check-in donors, distribute pre-donation materials, ensure that the donor gets a cookie and a drink after giving blood and keeps the reception area tidy and re-stocked. Check more about the duties and requirements, must be a minimum of age 16for example, here: rdcrss.org/2SJYHuv
American Red Cross-Los Angeles Region:
The organization is calling for blood donations, particularly type O and giving platelets. Search for a donation site and schedule an appointment here: www.redcrossblood.org. Or call, 800733-2767.
Community Citrus Harvest:
Council District 12is collecting donations of backyard citrus fruit, 10a.m.-noon June 22 and 29. The fruit will be donated to MEND (mendpoverty.org). Drop-off location, CD-12Office, 9207Oakdale Ave., Chatsworth. 818-882-1212. cd12.org
Bright Pink’s Brighter Because of HER:
The national nonprofit, with a focus on prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer, has announced a storytelling and fundraising campaign to honor women who have inspired others to make proactive health commitments. Participants are asked to write a short story and create a video on a woman honoree and make a donation of any amount to Bright Pink. The submissions will be shown on the group’s “Bright HER” Gallery Wall. The campaign runs through August. Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ BrightPink. More information on how the campaign works and to donate: brightpink.org/HER
Send information at least two weeks in advance to Holly Andres at holly.andres@ dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.