Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley, Sept. 2-9

 

Community meetings bring people together for exchange of ideas and memorable shared experiences.

 

Sept. 2

 

Volunteers Cleaning Communities – Labor Day clean-up: Send an email to register for today’s event so they know to expect you and will have enough equipment for everyone. Also, sign the waiver to take part in the clean-up. Register for the 8-10 a.m. clean-up today in the Northridge Park area (on Reseda Boulevard, just south of Devonshire Street and look for people in yellow vests). 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. 818-519-7567. Email: jill@vcc.world

Glendale Branch of the American Association of University Women: Reservations are due by today, Sept. 2, for a luncheon meeting to be held, 11 a.m. Sept. 7. Make the reservation to Marilyn “Susie” Robinson by email to: marilyn_robinson@hotmail.com. Admission $60, payable at the door by cash or check. Deanna Arthur, state board member, gives a talk about AAUW issues and projects, at the meeting. Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale. https://glendale-ca.aauw.net

 

Sept. 3

 

Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 6:30 p.m. Check the website to confirm meeting. Meeting at St. Euphrasia Parish Hall, 11799 Shoshone Ave., Granada Hills. Email: info@ghnnc.org. www.ghnnc.org

 

Sept. 4

 

Sherman Oaks Woman’s Club: Prospective new members are invited to meet the group at a luncheon, 10 a.m. Reservations required to attend. The group welcomes women for “friendship, fun and philanthropy.” Location, 4808 Kester Ave., Sherman Oaks. Make a reservation in advance to Leslie: lcarey3931@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/shermanoakswomansclub/

Board and Card Games for Adults: Have some fun playing or learning a new board or card game, 11 a.m. Chatsworth Branch Library, 21052 Devonshire St. 818-341-4276. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/adult-gaming

San Fernando Valley Chapter of the National Active Retired Federal Employees Association: The public is invited to the group’s monthly meeting — Chapter 61 of the association —  for lunch at 11:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting, 12:30 p.m. Lunch is your choice and on-your-own payment. Meetings are open to the public. Lulu’s Restaurant, 16900 Roscoe Blvd., Van Nuys. David Rittenberg, 818-901-8331.

Chatsworth Library Book Club – In-person and Online: Discusses the novel “The Sanatorium” by Sarah Pearse, 1:30 p.m. Request the Zoom link in advance and by email to sstamm@lapl.org (put “September 4 Book Club” in the subject line). Location, 21052 Devonshire St. 818-341-4276. Details: tinyurl.com/48tv66j8

 

Sept. 5

 

Granada Hills Woman’s Club: Prospective members are invited to learn about the organization, philanthropic work and social activities, 10 a.m.-noon. The meeting includes games, prizes and refreshments. Fun dress code: floral and pastel. Reservations requested. Location, 10666 White Oak Ave. Questions and to make a reservation: Connie, 818-217-0709.

Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 6:30 p.m. Check the website to confirm meeting. Granada Hills Charter-Zelzah Campus, Rawley Hall, 10535 Zelzah Ave. 818-217-0511. Email: info@ghsnc.org. https://ghsnc.org/

West Hills Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 7 p.m. Check the website to confirm meeting. Location, de Toledo High School, 22622 Vanowen St. www.westhillsnc.org/

 

Sept. 7

 

California Writers Club – San Fernando Valley: Holly Watson, founder of Holly Watson Public Relations, discusses “Book Publicity: The Basics and Beyond,” 1 p.m. To attend the meeting on Zoom, register and pay admission for the link, $10, before noon Sept. 6. In-person attendees need not register in advance (arrive early however; first in-person meeting is free for non-members, otherwise $10 at the door). Motion Picture and Television Fund, Saban Center, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. www.cwc-sfv.org

 

Sept. 12

 

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 Thursday 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.

 

Sept. 13

 

Current Events Nonfiction Book Club at Studio City Branch Library: Discusses “Why We Remember — Unlocking Memory’s Power to Hold On to What Matters” by Charan Ranganath, PhD, noon. Library, 12511 Moorpark St. 818-755-7873. Details: tinyurl.com/mr3mnwsx

 

Sept. 14

 

Early California Cuisine: Little Landers Historical Society presents a talk by culinary historian Richard Foss, 1 p.m. Free admission/donation suggested $5. Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave. (at the corner of Valmont Street), Tujunga. 818-352-3420. Email: llhs@boltonhall.org. www.boltonhall.org. www.facebook.com/boltonhallmuseum

 

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. Email: 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.