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“The Valley of the Stars: Reaching New Heights”....
The Valley Economic Alliance will commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake. Please join in saluting the individuals and community leaders that elevated the Valley to new heights. Special Preparedness Workshops for yourself, family and business. Workshop topics will include preparing for natural disasters, cyber-attacks, financing thru crisis, and disaster management for families and the workplace.
Workshops will be followed by an Awards Ceremony recognizing outstanding community members who rose above and beyond to serve their communities during the Northridge Earthquake.

Friday, January 17
8:30 am - 1:30 pm

California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge

The Valley Economic Alliance will be celebrating the outstanding economic growth and countless achievements that have taken place since the earthquake in 1994. Several heroes will be recognized and awarded for playing a major role in helping the Valley rebuild and recover, and whose exceptional courage and dedication helped thousands of citizens throughout that devastating time.

For more information visit http://www.thevalley.net/event/valley-of-the-stars-reaching-new-heights or please call (818) 379-7000 or emailinfo@economicalliance.org.

“After Stories”-Commemorating the Northridge Earthquake...
Hosed by Councilmember Englander this event is an opportunity for the community to come together and share their stories of the Northridge Earthquake. Luminarias will be made available for persons wishing to share their stories.

Friday, January, 17
6:00 am – 8:30 am

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Northridge Recreation Center
10058 Reseda Blvd. 
Northridge

Sign Up Now for One-On-One Help With Representatives of City Departments at Our Community Service Center...
We are now taking reservations for community members to meet one-on-one with representatives of City Departments at our Community Service Center in Chatsworth.

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We have regularly scheduled time slots for community members to meet with the Planning, Police, Transportation (LADOT), Housing, Community Development and Neighborhood Empowerment Departments and the Bureau of Sanitation. This will offer community members a chance to get information and assistance in Chatsworth without having to travel all the way to Downtown.

Meetings with departments are by appointment only. The following Departments are currently taking appointments:

Department of Building and Safety
Tuesday, January 7
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Our Community Service Center is located at 9207 Oakdale Ave., Second Floor, in Chatsworth.

For more information call Kathy Lettieri at (818) 882-1212 or emailKathy.Lettieri@lacity.org.

Granada Hills Clothing Drive…
The Granada Hills Woman's Club will be collecting used clothing for Genesis House, a home for homeless women and children and Hope of the Valley rescue mission. Gently used men's, women's and children's clothing is needed. Clothing can be brought to the Council Office or the Granada Hills Chamber office.

Council District 12 Community Service Center
9207 Oakdale Ave.
Chatsworth

Granada Hills Woman's Club
10666 White Oak Ave.
Granada Hills

If you need more information pleases call Virginia Snow at (818) 363-0848.

A Spark of Love Toy Drive…
The Spark of Love Toy Drive is being held to assist the fireman from LAFD 96 collect toys for needy children. Come out and make a child’s holiday special by giving a spark of love.

Saturday, December 21
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ralphs Supermarket
At the Corner of Devonshire St. and Canoga Ave.
Chatsworth

All unwrapped toys and sporting equipment will be accepted.

San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center’s Toy Drive…
Please help the San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center provide gifts to our deserving children by donating a new toy or gift for infants through teenagers. New toys or gifts may be dropped off at:

San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center’s
16360 Roscoe Blvd., 2nd Floor
Van Nuys

The last day to drop-off toys is Monday, December 23.


For more information please call (818) 901-4830 or visit our website atwww.MovingLivesForward.org.

New Year’s Day Community Hike at Santa Susana Pass…
Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park will celebrate the New Year with First Day Hikes across the state. California State Parks will sponsor a free, guided hike in on New Year’s Day as part of America's State Parks First Day Hikes initiative. First Day Hikes offer a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and welcome the New Year with friends and family.

Wednesday, January 1
11:00 am

Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park
10259 Larwin Ave.
Chatsworth

For more information contact Scheereen Dedman at 818-784-4849.

Reports From Our Staff:

Our Field Deputy, Tania Oronoz, and the Community Advisory Board at Topanga Area Community Police Station would like to remind you to keep safety in mind as you are shopping this holiday season.

This season there have been reports of multiple vehicles being broken in to and items stolen. They were broken into because personal property was left visible in the vehicle. The owners may not have thought the property was of any value but criminals don't care. Vehicles left unattended are an easy target for criminals. Even though the vehicle may have been locked a criminal can break into it in a matter of seconds. They break a window or a lock and get into your glove box, or trunk and leave with your belongings even though there may have been an alarm installed. This will leave you with a loss of your personal property in addition to loss of use as well as repair bills for your vehicle. This may also lead to identity theft which could also lead to credit problems. ID theft can cause you many hours of work to fix.

The possibility of all of the above can be greatly reduced or eliminated if you will adhere to the words, LOCK IT, HIDE IT, KEEP IT.

Do not leave personal property such as a purse, wallet, laptop, GPS, holiday shopping bags or anything else visible in your vehicle when it's parked even if it's parked in your own driveway. If you do, hide it. Keep your vehicle locked when you are not in it. Try to park in well lighted locations. Do not leave property in plain sight.


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