A view from the San Fernando Valley: The development that will eventually be the LA Rams practice facilities in Woodland Hills is well under way. The view looking southwest has Canoga Avenue at bottom left and Erwin Street at bottom right taken on Monday, May 13, 2024. (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.
May 27
Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade: An opening ceremony, 10 a.m., with presentations by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Peter Gravett, retired, who is also the grand marshal for the 32nd parade, and local elected officials (ceremony location at the corner of Remmet Avenue and Sherman Way). The parade, “Saluting the Price of Freedom,” 11 a.m. Route: on Sherman Way, beginning at Owensmouth Avenue, eastward to Cozycroft Avenue. canogaparkmemorialdayparade.com
City of Burbank’s Memorial Day: The event begins with a concert by the Burbank Community Band, 10:15 a.m., followed by a program that includes the “Ceremony of the Rose,” 11 a.m. Condor Squadron flyover. McCambridge Park War Memorial, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. McCambridge Recreation Center, 818-238-5378. www.burbankca.gov/web/parks-recreation/veterans-and-military-service-programs. Details: tinyurl.com/bdhcbhma
Memorial Day at Pioneer Cemetery in Sylmar: The San Fernando Valley Historical Society presents an observance with a flag ceremony, participation by the Marine Corps League, San Fernando Valley Detachment #1277, a “rifle” salute, a wreath-laying and the playing of “Taps,” 11 a.m. Bring your own chair. Gates open, 10 a.m. Location, 14451 Bledsoe St., Sylmar. Email: info@sfvhs.com. www.sfvhs.com. Details on the flyer: www.facebook.com/SFVHS/
Valley Greek Festival: The 48th celebration of Greek culture, dance, food and music, noon-9 p.m. Admission $5. Check the website for parking suggestions. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 9501 Balboa Blvd., Northridge. 818-886-4040. www.valleygreekfestival.com
May 28
Tarzana Neighborhood Council – Online: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Tarzana Child Care Center, 5700 Beckford Ave. Email: l.shaffer@tarzananc.org. www.tarzananc.org
May 29
Sci-Fi Book Club at Van Nuys Branch Library: Discusses “Planet of the Apes” by Pierre Boulle, 5 p.m. The discussion is moderated by John Tommasino (tinyurl.com/2s4ceww7). Location, community room at the library, 6250 Sylmar Ave. 818-756-8453. Details: tinyurl.com/3cwrnrr3
Mystery and Thriller Book Club at Studio City Branch Library: Discuss “Beware the Woman” by Megan Abbott, 6:30 p.m. Location, 12511 Moorpark St. 818-755-7873. Details: tinyurl.com/y7d8uccz
June 1
Culinary Historians of Southern California: Matthew Kang and Emanuel Hahn discuss “The Past, Present and Future of LA’s Koreatown Restaurants,” 10:30 a.m. Free admission, but a registration is requested. Use garage parking at 524 S. Flower St., Los Angeles (take ticket for parking with you and get it validated if you have a library card; $1 with library validation; see details on the Eventbrite website for parking instructions). Los Angeles Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. www.facebook.com/chsocal. www.chsocal.org. Register to attend on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/y6vzdyh8
Meet the Horses and Rangers: Northridge West Neighborhood Council and Council District 12 invite the public to meet two horses and rangers from the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Mounted Equestrian Unit, 11 a.m. The Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument #484 park opened in 2019 and was once part of the Marwyck Ranch (later renamed Northridge Farms). Oakridge Estate Park, 18650 Devonshire St., Northridge. Details: tinyurl.com/yc49bpmh. www.theoakridgeestate.org. www.northridgewest.org
California Writers Club – San Fernando Valley: Author and columnist Woody Woodburn discusses his memoir “Coach Wooden and Me: How to Make Each Day a Masterpiece,” 1 p.m. Admission $10. To attend the meeting on Zoom, register and pay admission for the link before noon May 31. In-person attendees need not register in advance (arrive early however). Motion Picture and Television Fund, Saban Wellness Center, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. www.cwc-sfv.org
June 3
Wings Over Wendy’s: Veterans from all services and ages, and their supporters, meet at 8:30 a.m. Location, auditorium at 7401 Shoup Ave., West Hills. Contact Ed Reynolds, 818-884-4013. www.wingsoverwendys.com
June 5
Sherman Oaks Woman’s Club: Prospective new members are invited to meet the group at a luncheon, 10:30 a.m. Reservations required to attend. The group welcomes women for “friendship, fun and philanthropy.” No meetings in July-August. Location, 4808 Kester Ave., Sherman Oaks. Make a reservation in advance to Joan, 818-781-2894. www.facebook.com/shermanoakswomansclub/
Chatsworth Branch Library Book Club – In-person and Online: Discuss “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride, 1:30 p.m. Request the Zoom link in advance and by email to sstamm@lapl.org (put “June 5 Book Club” in the subject line). Location, 21052 Devonshire St. 818-341-4276. Details: tinyurl.com/us76jb26
Volunteer
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
Farmers markets
Canoga Park Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. www.instagram.com/mainst.canogaparkfarmersmarket
El Nido Farmers Market – Pacoima: El Nido Family Centers and the City of Los Angeles present the market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. Facebook: tinyurl.com/2p8rmtc2. www.elnidofamilycenters.org/farmers-market
Woodland Hills Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: bit.ly/44cFl0P
Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration presents the market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Location, 17400 Victory Blvd. (between Balboa Boulevard and White Oak Avenue). Farmers market manager, 818-708-6611 or email: farmersmarket@onegeneration.org. www.onegeneration.org/farmers-market/
Good Times Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Los Angeles Valley College, parking lot A, 5800 Fulton Ave. (at Burbank Boulevard), Valley Glen. goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Instagram: tinyurl.com/mrxcaxrn
Send information at least two weeks in advance to Holly Andres at holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.
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