Community meetings bring people together to exchange ideas and share memorable experiences. Here is a sampling of meetings in the San Fernando Valley.

February 7

Wings on Wendy: Veterans of all services and ages, and their supporters, meet from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Monday of the month. Guest speakers scheduled for meetings. Currently, the group also offers meetings on Zoom. Location, 7401 Shoup Ave, West Hills. Contact Ed Reynolds for the Zoom link and other information. 818-884-4013.

Love and Chocolate: Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library presents a talk on the subject by Maite Gomez-Rejon, 6:15 p.m. register in advance for the Zoom link, bit.ly/3ABhVUC

Congressman Brad Sherman’s Town Hall: Sherman discusses federal government issues and Dr. Lynn Goldman, epidemiologist and pediatrician, discusses concerns and issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic, 7 p.m. Reservations requested. Make a reservation and submit a question here: sherman.house.gov/townhall. To listen at the town hall, 855-920-0548. Sherman Oaks office phone, 818-501-9200. Email: [email protected]

Grand Valley Glen Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3sl1ZCj. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 84990339355 and press #. www.greatervalleyglencouncil.org

Mission Hills Ward Council: A board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Check the agenda page on the website or a post on Facebook to find out how to join the meeting on Zoom or by phone. Voicemail, 818-869-4577. www.facebook.com/MissionHillsCouncil; mhnconline.org

February 8

Book club with Northridge Branch Library: Discusses “H Is for Hawk” by Helen MacDonald, 1-2:30 p.m. Ask for the Zoom link in advance by emailing [email protected] (put “Book Club” in the subject line). 9051 Darby Ave. Details here: bit.ly/30XEJ3C

Northridge West Ward Council: A board meeting, 6:15 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: https://bit.ly/3gtVNlG. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 94115763566 and press #. Email: [email protected] northridgewest.org

Winnetka Ward Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3gmB9UP. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 81541994845 and password: 70345092. Details here: bit.ly/3rqpt9f

February 9

Mystery Book Club with West Valley Regional Branch Library: Discuss “Pretty as a Picture” by Elizabeth Little, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Ask for the zoom link in advance by emailing [email protected] (put “Mystery Book Club” in the subject line). 19036 Vanowen St., Reseda. Details here: bit.ly/3E6CQyU

Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. See the agenda page on the website to find out how to join the meeting on Zoom or by phone. Voicemail, 818-217-0279. prnc.org

NoHo West Ward Council: The guest speaker for the board meeting is Kelly Gonez, president of the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3gqwMIC. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 89203319746 and press #. Voicemail, 818-446-6469. Email: [email protected] nohowest.org/calendar/noho-west-meeting-2022-0209; nohowest.org

Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council: A board meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Check the agenda page on the website to find out how to join the meeting on zoom or by phone. Voicemail, 818-639-9444. whcouncil.org

Northeast Hollywood Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: bit.ly/3sStsK7. By phone, 888-475-4499 and Use ID: 85757507556. Email: [email protected] www.nhnenc.org

Sunland-Tujunga District Council: A board meeting, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Zoom here: zoom.us/j/91892785703 and use ID: 91892785703. By phone, 888-475-4499 and use ID and press #. Voicemail, 818-951-7411. www.stnc.org

Van Nuys District Council: A 7am board meeting joins the meeting on zoom here: https://bit.ly/3g4f3yle. By phone, 888-475-4499 and use ID: 83366296988. Voicemail, 818-533-8662. Email: [email protected] vnnc.org

February 11th

Santa Clarita Choir Again: A non-profit musical arts program for ages 55 and older begins with a rehearsal, 4-6 p.m. Auditions are not required. The introductory rehearsal is free; $150 tuition (covers the cost of music and facilities). Rehearsals take place on Fridays. New singers accepted until March 4th. The choir is preparing for a 12-week semester for a spring concert “Santa Clarita Encore Chorale Goes to the Theater” on May 13. Must be fully vaccinated and able to sing with a mask. Rehearsals take place at Newhall Church of the Nazarene, 23857 The Old Road, Newhall. Contact, Roberta Kessler, 661-296-5085 or [email protected]

Sun Valley Branch Library Book Club: Discusses “Klara and the Sun” by Kazuo Ishiguro, 4:45-5:30 p.m. Ask for the Google Meet link in advance by emailing [email protected] (put “Book Club” in the subject line). 7935 Vineland Ave. Details: bit.ly/2XJ1Xoh

12 February

Telephone workshop on divorce: A family law attorney from the Law Collaborative of Woodland Hills discusses the divorce process and issues, including state guidelines for child custody and child support, financial and tax issues, from 10 a.m. to midday. To free. 609-663-5450. www.thelawcollaborative.com

Glendale branch of the American Association of University Women: Guest speaker Sharon Langenbeck, PhD, discusses Zonta International’s work that helps empower women through advocacy and service programs, at 10 a.m. in a Zoom meeting. See a speech by Langenbeck on YouTube here: bit.ly/32XmgFd. Send an email request to receive the Zoom link of the meeting to Laura Guillory at [email protected] before February 9 (Include your full name and email). glendale-ca.aauw.net

February 17

Burbank African Violet Society: Guest speaker Lili Singer, horticulturist and garden author, discusses “Adding California Natives to Your Garden,” 10:00 a.m. The meeting includes a silent auction and raffle. Little White Chapel Christian Church, Parish Hall, 1711 N. Avon Street, Burbank. 661-940-3990. burbankafricanviolets.weebly.com

Charity and volunteering

American Red Cross Los Angeles Area: Looking for volunteers for transport specialists (www.redcross.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/deliver-blood.html) and also a member of the Disaster Action Team (www.redcross.org/volunteer/disaster-action-team.html).

Soup ‘R Bowl CSUN Food Pantry Drive to First Presbyterian Church in Granada Hills: Donate canned soup and other canned items, dry canned items and pasta, and hygiene items from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 12 and 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. 30 p.m. on February 13. The Cal State Northridge Pantry benefits students who don’t have a lot of income for food during the school term (www.csun.edu/mic/foodpantry). Drop off donations at a drive-through at the church, 10400 Tseltsach Avenue, Northridge. 818-360-1831. Reader details on The Spire’s January newsletter here: bit.ly/3GRRqg0

Volunteers cleaning communities: Join the group for a cleanup project in the San Fernando Valley. Find a list of upcoming projects, as well as how to donate cleaning supplies, volunteerscleaningcommunities.com

Northridge Woman’s Club Spring Fundraiser for the LAPD K-9 Division: The event includes dinner, entertainment and shopping, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 14. Admission $75. Reservations and pre-payment required in advance as soon as possible. The event takes place at Odyssey Restaurant, 15600 Odyssey Drive, Granada Hills. Call to make a reservation and for any questions regarding the event, Joyce Sipes, 818-429-8468. www.northridgewomansclub.com

Send information at least two weeks in advance to Holly Andres at [email protected] 818-713-3708.