Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley, Aug. 1-8

Community meetings bring people together for exchange of ideas and memorable shared experiences. Here’s a sampling of  meetings and charity/volunteer events in the San Fernando Valley area.

Aug. 1

Wings Over Wendy’s: Veterans of all services and ages, and their supporters, meet from 8:30-11 a.m. every Monday of the month. Location, 7401 Shoup Ave., West Hills. Contact Ed Reynolds, 818-884-4013. www.wingsoverwendys.com

Greater Valley Glen Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3vrl5ZE. By phone, 669-900-9128 and use ID: 84632765303 and #. www.greatervalleyglencouncil.org

Mission Hills Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. The council will hear plans about the future of the Northeast Valley Animal Shelter site (currently operated by Best Friends but have announced they want to leave by the end of December). Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3g7ifAQ. By phone, 888-475-4499 and use ID: 85922722779 and #. Voice mail, 818-869-4577. mhnconline.org

Aug. 2

Mystery Book Club with Sylmar Branch Library – Online: Discusses “Singapore Sapphire” by Alison Stuart, 2 p.m. Request the Zoom link to sylmar@lapl.org (put “Mystery Book Club, Aug. 2” in the subject line). 14561 Polk St. 818-367-6102. Details: bit.ly/3PK5JrP

Mission Hills National Night Out: Communities in the Los Angeles Police Department Mission Community Police Station host the event that includes meet-and-greet the senior lead police officers, public information displays, music by DJ Bobby Arias and food, 5-7 p.m. Bring a mask, blanket for seating. No pets allowed. Brand Park, 15121 Brand Blvd. Betty Ley, 818-401-3272. Details: bit.ly/3b4y7p2

National Night Out – North Hollywood: Meet-and-greet local Los Angeles Police Department officers, members of Greater Toluca Lake, North Hollywood West and Studio City neighborhood councils, a representative from Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Krekorian’s office, Valley Plaza Branch Library and Valley Plaza Recreation Center personnel at the event that also includes children’s activities, music and food, 5-9 p.m. Whitsett Sports Complex, 6950 Whitsett Ave., North Hollywood. nohowest.org/calendar/national-night-out-4/

National Night Out in Panorama City: Meet Los Angeles Police Department officers from Mission Community Police Station, community and public safety information, 5 p.m. Members of the Panorama City Neighborhood Council will attend. Plaza Del Valle, 8610 Van Nuys Blvd. Plaza Del Valle, 818-892-7816. www.facebook.com/plaza.del.valle.1/

Burbank Police Department – National Night Out: Meet Burbank police officers, view police vehicles and helicopter displays, community exhibits, refreshments and family activities, 5:30 p.m. Johnny Carson Park, 400 Bob Hope Drive, Burbank. Burbank Police Department, Community Resource Officers, 818-238-3235. www.facebook.com/BurbankCA/

National Night Out in Northridge: Children’s activities and a screening of “Encanto” (2021), 6 p.m. Northridge Recreation Center, 18300 Lemarsh Ave. (at Reseda Boulevard). Event is cosponsored by Los Angeles City Councilmember John Lee’s office, Los Angeles Police Department Devonshire Community Police Station and Los Angeles City Department of Recreation and Parks. See details on the July 21 posting: www.facebook.com/LAPDDevonshire

Sherman Oaks Galleria – National Night Out: Meet senior lead officers from the Los Angeles Police Department Van Nuys Community Police Station, 911 Dispatch employees, Los Angeles Fire Department Community Emergency Response Team members and members of the Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce, 6 p.m. Center Plaza at the Galleria, 15301 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. shermanoaksgalleria.com/events/

Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council’s National Night Out: The event includes food, entertainment and meet-and-greet officers with the Los Angeles Police Department, 6 p.m. Event is hosted by the LAPD, the neighborhood council and the Little Landers Historical Society. Little Landers Park, 10110 Commerce Ave. (at Valmont Street), Tujunga. Details: bit.ly/3PMV9zK

National Night Out in Valley Village: Neighborhood Council Valley Village holds an event with music, food and a “Glow Stick” walk, 6:30-8 p.m. Bring your own glow stick. Valley Village Park, 5000 Westpark Drive. Maribel Ulloa-Garcia, 323-578-6300 or email: maribelugncvv@gmail.com. www.myvalleyvillage.com/

Aug. 3

Healthy Brain Habits: Alzheimer’s Los Angeles cosponsors the talk, 10:30 a.m. In-person. Sun Valley Branch Library, 7935 Vineland Ave. 818-764-1338. Information on Alzheimer’s disease: www.alzheimersla.org. Details on the program: bit.ly/3zDZFuV

Book Club at Chatsworth Branch Library: Discusses “The Indigo Girl” by Natasha Boyd, 1:30 p.m. (in-person), 21052 Devonshire St. 818-341-4276. Details: bit.ly/3POBsaH

Chatsworth Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 6:30 p.m. Check the agenda page on the website for how to join the meeting on Zoom or by phone. Voice mail, 818-464-3511. Emails: info@chatsworthcouncil.org; president@chatsworthcouncil.org. www.chatsworthcouncil.org/calendar/

Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3eXnU9O. By phone, 669-900-9128 and use ID: 93626962330 and #. Voice mail, 818-779-9026. lakebalboanc.org

Aug. 4

Academy of Culinary Education open house: Information about the school’s professional baking and cooking programs, meet-and-greet chef Cecilia de Castro, instructors and staff, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Baking course begins, Aug. 22, and professional cooking begins, Aug. 23. Masks and proof of vaccination. Reservations requested. 21932 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-887-2433. Email: aceculinaryinfo@gmail.com. academyofculinaryeducation.com/

Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3bJst8l. By phone, 833-548-0282 and use ID: 98538834487 and #. Voice mail, 818-923-5592. ghnnc.org

Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 6:30 p.m. Check the agenda page on the website for how to join the meeting on Zoom or by phone. www.facebook.com/ghsnc. ghsnc.org/

West Hills Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled, 7 p.m. Check the agenda page on the website for how to join the meeting on Zoom or by phone. Voice mail, 818-254-9378. www.westhillsnc.org

Aug. 10

Mystery Book Club at West Valley Regional Branch Library – In-person and Online: Discusses “Clark and Division” by Naomi Hirahara, 10:30 a.m. Request the Zoom link to wvalley@lapl.org (put “Mystery Book Club, Aug. 10” in the subject line). 19036 Vanowen St., Reseda. 818-345-9806. Details: bit.ly/3fwaxBz

Aug. 24

Granada Hills Woman’s Club Bunco Party: The group holds a Hawaiian-theme event that includes a lunch, 10 a.m. Guests who wear Hawaiian attire will be eligible for a special drawing. Reservations and payment required by Aug. 15. Admission $25 (make a check payable to Granada Hills Woman’s Club, and mail to: GHWC, 10666 White Oak Ave., Granada Hills, CA 91344. Janie, 818-400-5124.

Charity and Volunteer

American Red Cross Los Angeles Region: Seeking blood donors and volunteers for Transportation Specialists (www.redcross.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/deliver-blood.html) and also Disaster Action Team Member (www.redcross.org/volunteer/disaster-action-team.html).

Volunteers Cleaning Communities: Join the group for clean-up projects in the San Fernando Valley. Find a list of upcoming projects, and also 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.