Caltrans has scheduled a public meeting on April 11 in Agoura Hills to discuss upcoming 101 Freeway closures for construction work on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. In the file photo, construction continues on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills over the 101 Freeway on Thursday, August 3, 2023. This sign is posted at a trail south of the freeway next to the construction site. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Community meetings bring people together for exchange of ideas and memorable shared experiences. Here’s a sampling of events in the San Fernando Valley area.
April 8
Wings Over Wendy’s: Veterans from all services and ages, and their supporters meet, 8:30 a.m. Location, 7401 Shoup Ave., West Hills. Contact Ed Reynolds, 818-884-4013. www.wingsoverwendys.com
North Hills East Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Carl’s Jr, 9505 Sepulveda Blvd., North Hills. 818-672-6674. northhillseast.org. northhillseast.org/event/board-meeting-20/
April 9
Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council – Online: A board meeting, 6 p.m. Zoom meeting link: tinyurl.com/4663kpby. ID: 98766580221. www.svanc.com. Details: www.svanc.com/event/regular-board-meeting-4-09-24/
Northridge West Neighborhood Council – Online: A board meeting, 6:15 p.m. Zoom meeting link: tinyurl.com/24yzvrb5. By phone, 888-475-4499 and use ID: 8242316908. Email: board@northridgewest.org. northridgewest.org
Winnetka Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Winnetka Convention Center, 20122 Vanowen St. Email: board@winnetkanc.com. winnetkanc.com.
April 10
Mystery Book Club at West Valley Regional Branch Library – In-person and Online: Discusses “Angels Flight” by Michael Connelly, 10:30 a.m. Request the Zoom link in advance and by email to wvalley@lapl.org (put “Mystery Book Club, April 10” in the subject line). Location, 19036 Vanowen St., Reseda. 818-345-9806. Details: tinyurl.com/24k8pwys
Mystery Book Club at Sylmar Branch Library: Discusses “The Devil’s Cave” by Martin Walker, 2 p.m. Location, 14561 Polk St. 818-367-5872. Details: tinyurl.com/43797jpr
North Hollywood West Neighborhood Council – Online: A board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Zoom meeting link: tinyurl.com/bddy5m5p. By phone, 888-475-4499 and use ID: 85132000142 and press #. nohowest.org
Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 6:30 p.m. LAFD Fire Station #84, community room, 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-639-9444. whcouncil.org
Van Nuys Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Marvin Braude Constituent Service Center, conference room, 6262 Van Nuys Blvd. Email: info@vnnc.org. www.vnnc.org
LA SkyRail Express – Online: Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association has presents a Zoom meeting about a proposed monorail along the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass, 7:15 p.m. Zoom link: tinyurl.com/3apt2dtd. By phone, 669-444-9171 or 669-900-9128 and use ID: 87432023890 and Passcode: SOHA194. Information on LA SkyRail Express: laskyrailexpress.com. Information on Metro’s Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project: www.metro.net/projects/sepulvedacorridor. Los Angeles Daily News story on proposals for the project: tinyurl.com/ynyybzbh
April 11
California Department of Transportation 101 Freeway closures and Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing: Caltrans presents information about upcoming overnight freeway closures — mid- to late April — in order to lift and place girders (concrete beams) over U.S. Highway 101 (Ventura Freeway) lanes for construction of the wildlife crossing in Agoura Hills. Meeting, 6 p.m. Also, Caltrans plans to hold a virtual meeting (date to be announced). Agoura Hills City Hall, community room, 30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. Sign up for email updates about the wildlife crossing’s construction and closures to: michael.comeaux@dot.ca.gov or D7inquiries@dot.ca.gov. Information about the wildlife crossing: 101wildlifecrossing.org. dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-7/district-7-projects/d7-101-annenberg-wildlife-crossing
Youth 4 Hoods Coalition: Youth, parents and representatives from community-based organization and schools get together to “enhance skills to address substance misuse by youth in the Northeast San Fernando Valley,” 6 p.m. The group also promotes community events. Free to attend. The group meets every second Tuesday of the month. Location, 1024 N. Maclay Ave., Suite M13, San Fernando. 818-837-2272. Email Jason Strickler for more information at strickler@pys.org.
April 12
Current Events Nonfiction Book Club at Studio City Branch Library: Discusses “Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America” by Leila Philip noon. Location, 12511 Moorpark St. 818-755-7873. Details: tinyurl.com/mr3mnwsx
April 13
Glendale Branch of the American Association of University Women: Guest speaker Maria McHolland, 9 a.m. Reservations, required by April 10, by email to: marilyn_robinson@hotmail.com. Admission $50, payable at the door by cash or check. Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale. https://glendale-ca.aauw.net
Craig’s Colorful Collection of Captivating Clutter: The Little Landers Historical Society presents a talk on the subject by Craig Durst, 1 p.m. Donation $5. Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave. (at the corner of Valmont Street), Tujunga. 818-352-3420. Email: llhs@boltonhall.org. www.facebook.com/boltonhallmuseum; www.boltonhall.org
April 17
Adult Book Club at Studio City Branch Library: Discusses “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece” by Tom Hanks, 6:30 p.m. Location, 12511 Moorpark St. 818-755-7873. Details: tinyurl.com/5c4r29rn
April 28
Granada Hills Woman’s Club Sock Hop: The group’s annual event includes the Generation Gap band performing music from the 1950s-1960s and a spaghetti dinner from the Pizza Cookery, 2-6 p.m. Pre-paid reservations, $25, required by April 14. Make a check out to GHWC and mail to Granada Hills Woman’s Club, 10666 White Oak Ave., Granada Hills, CA 91344. 818-366-9688 or 818-681-8593.
Charity, Fundraiser and Volunteer
Victory for Victims – 5K/10K Walk/Run: The 22nd annual fundraiser for the Center for Assault Treatment Services at Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 8 a.m. April 13. Schedule and registration fee: 10K Walk/Run, 8 a.m. ($40); 5K Walk/Run, 5:15 a.m. ($40); Canines for C.A.T.S Friendly Dog Walk, 8:30 a.m. ($25); Kids Fun Run, 8:45 a.m. ($25). Register on the website. Hansen Dam Aquatic Center, 11798 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace. 818-785-4525. www.supportnorthridge.org/v4v2024
Our House Grief Support Center’s 5K Walk and Remember: Singer-songwriter Andy Grammer (andygrammer.com) gives a special performance at the fundraising event on April 14. Schedule: check-in/registration, 6:30 a.m.; “in-memory” ceremonies begin, 7:30 a.m.; the walk begins, 9 a.m. Registration fee $60; $50 ages 17 and younger (if you register online through April 12; event day fee $65; $55). Location, Woodley Park, 6076 Woodley Ave., Encino. Details on the event and to register: www.ourhouse-grief.org/ourhouse5k/
Northridge Woman’s Club Springtime Luncheon: The club’s annual charity fundraiser includes lunch, entertainment and a raffle, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 18. Cost $75 (indicate “chicken” or “salmon” lunch preference on the memo line of your check). Send a check, made out to Northridge Woman’s Club, to: Northridge Woman’s Club, 9227 Reseda Blvd. #120, Northridge, CA 91324. A portion of the event’s proceeds go to the nonprofit Rancho San Antonio in Chatsworth (ranchosanantonio.org). Porter Valley Country Club, 19216 Singing Hills Drive, Porter Ranch. Contact Rosemary Galvan, 323-823-4915.
Volunteers Cleaning Communities: Join the group for clean-up projects in the San Fernando Valley. Find a list of upcoming projects: https://volunteerscleaningcommunities.com/schedule-of-events. Information on the group and 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.
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