A view from the San Fernando Valley: People make their way down Van Nuys Boulevard while participating in the 31st annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice on Sunday, March 17, in Pacoima. Activists from around the San Fernando Valley gathered for the event in honor of the labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar E. Chavez. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
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.
March 25
Wings Over Wendy’s: Veterans from all services and ages, and their supporters, 8:30 a.m. Park on Valerio Street. Location, auditorium at 7401 Shoup Ave., West Hills. (Note: Due to a school holiday, the meeting on April 1 is held at Canoga Park Elks Lodge, 20925 Osborne St.). Contact Ed Reynolds, 818-884-4013. www.wingsoverwendys.com
March 26
Tarzana Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Tarzana Child Care Center, 5700 Beckford Ave. Email: l.shaffer@tarzananc.org. www.tarzananc.org/
March 27
Sci-Fi Book Club at Van Nuys Branch Library: Discusses “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury, 5 p.m. The discussion is moderated by John Tommasino (tinyurl.com/2s4ceww7). Location, 6250 Sylmar Ave. 818-756-8453. Details: tinyurl.com/4cd6533x
Mystery and Thriller Book Club at Studio City Branch Library: Discusses “City Under One Roof” by Iris Yamashita, 6:30 p.m. Location, 12511 Moorpark St. 818-755-7873. Details: tinyurl.com/y7d8uccz
Encino Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Meet-and-greet, 6:30 p.m. Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa Blvd. 747-282-0450. encinonc.org
Neighborhood Council Valley Village: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom: tinyurl.com/y9b57r8a. By phone: 888–475-4499 and use ID: 86492085294 and press #. 818-759-8204. Email: info@myvalleyvillage.com. www.myvalleyvillage.com/
March 28
Sylmar Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Also, check the website for how to join the meeting on Zoom or by phone. Location, 14940 Osceola St. 818-833-8737. Email: board@sylmarnc.org. www.sylmarnc.org
San Fernando Valley Historical Society: Mark Masek discusses “The Buried History of Valhalla Memorial Park,” 7 p.m. Masek is the author of “Hollywood Remains to Be Seen: A Guide to Movie Stars’ Final Homes.” Free to attend the meeting; donations are accepted and appreciated. Meeting at New Life Church of the Nazarene, 10650 Reseda Blvd., Porter Ranch. sfvhs.com and www.facebook.com/SFVHS/. www.sfvhs.com/blog/categories/events-2
April 6
California Writers Club – San Fernando Valley: Guest speaker Kirsten Casey, Nevada County poet laureate 2021, shares her poetry and has suggestions on how to “put the fun back” into the writing process, 1 p.m. Casey’s presentation is on Zoom. To attend the meeting on Zoom (register on the website before noon April 5). Saban Wellness Center, Motion Picture and Television Fund, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. www.cwc-sfv.org
Charity and Volunteer
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 $50; $40 ages 17 and younger (through March 31; add $10 to both fees if you register April 1-12; 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
Farmers markets
Canoga Park Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Rain or shine. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. www.instagram.com/mainst.canogaparkfarmersmarket
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/
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. www.elnidofamilycenters.org/farmers-market
Woodland Hills Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: bit.ly/44cFl0P
Send information at least two weeks in advance to Holly Andres at holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.
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