This week, I was appointed by Council President Herb Wesson as Chair of the AdHoc Committee on Community Care Facilities.
The Committee is comprised of Councilmembers representing the City's broad geography and interests, and was convened with the goal to further discuss, craft and improve the draft legislation that was previously considered by the City Council.
Councilmember Jose Huizar will serve as Vice-Chair and Councilmembers Mike Bonin, Felipe Fuentes and Curren Price will also serve on the committee.
I look forward to working with the committee to bring forth a common sense ordinance that protects our neighborhoods without impeding the great work of honest facility operators.
-Mitchell Englander, Councilmember, Twelfth District
The 2013 E Awards For Excellence in Public Safety
Yesterday, my office hosted the 2013 E Awards For Excellence in Public Safety Recognition Luncheon for public safety personnel in the San Fernando Valley.
Joined by Mayor Eric Garcetti, City Controller Ron Galperin, Councilmembers Bob Blumenfield, Joe Buscaino, Felipe Fuentes and Paul Krekorian, and many others, we recognized outstanding individuals of the San Fernando Valley.
This year’s E Awards are a continuation of a long tradition of recognizing public safety heroes for their extraordinary acts of bravery and service with the Police Officers, Firefighters and Paramedics Recognition Luncheon initiated by former Councilmember of the 12th District, Hal Bernson, and continued by Councilmember Greig Smith, and the Z Awards for ExZellence, started by Councilmember Dennis Zine.
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The E Awards is a tribute to our heroes of public safety for the incredible service they provide to our community, honoring our San Fernando Valley tradition while embracing the new. We recognized only a handful of the many law enforcement and public safety personnel who put their lives on the line each and every day to protect our community.
Second Chance Week: Used Linen Drive
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City Facilities Recycling Program’s Second Chance Week starts next week. Take some time to gather any used, torn, and/or stained linen you would like to donate. The drive will take place fromOctober 17 to October 24. Bring your donations to our Community Service Center. Drive ends Thursday, October 24.
Community Service Center
9207 Oakdale Ave.
Chatsworth
18th Annual SOLID All You Can Eat Pasta Dinner Fundraiser…
Come join SOLID’s all you can Eat Pasta Dinner Fundraiser and help theDevonshire LAPD Station raise money for updates to their Police Station. The dinner fundraiser will be $9 per person and children under 3 eat for free.
Friday, October 18
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
St. Nicholas Greek Church.
9501 Balboa Blvd.
Northridge
Attendees can pay at the door and if you have any questions please call (818) 718-9498 or visit www.soliddevonshire.org
Northridge Family Art Fair
Councilmember Englander, the Calahan Community Center and the Northridge South Neighborhood Council are proud to sponsor the First Annual Northridge Family Art Fair. This free event will include live music, crafts for both children and adults, free face painting and much more!
Saturday, October 19
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Calahan Community Charter School
18722 Knapp St.
Chatsworth Library's Giant Book Sale
The Chatsworth Branch Library is having a Giant Book Sale. The Library is raising funds to support their day to day operations and gives them an opportunity to open up space to put new books and give their older books new homes.
Saturday, October 19
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Chatsworth Branch Library
21052 Devonshire St.
Chatsworth
If you have any questions please call(818) 341-4276
Clash of the Canyon VEX "Toss up" Robotics competition
Spectators of all ages won't believe their eyes as they watch the robots that are completely designed and built by students, compete and perform against each other in the competition. Watch and support the Reseda High and Granada Hills Charter High Robotics teams compete against other schools and teams from around California and from the United Kingdom. The competition is based on the VEX Educational Robotic Design System.
Saturday, October 19
7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Viewpoint School
23620 Mulholland Highway
Calabasas
The event is free for spectators. If you have any questions please call Lance Rush at (818)340-2901
Open Arms Walkathon and 5K run
Open Arms Pregnancy Clinic is holding a Walkathon and 5K run at California State University, Northridge. By registering as a walker or runner, or by pledging support for a participant, you will be helping the Open Arms Pregnancy Clinic to offer practical help and hope to those facing an unexpected pregnancy.
Saturday, October 19
8:30 am – 11:30 am
California State University of Northridge
Corner of Lindley and N. University Dr.
Northridge
To register please visit http://www.withopenarms.org/events/
Highland Fest and College/Career Fair
Granada Hills Charter High School will be hosting the College/Career Fair and Highlander Fest at Granada Hills Charter High School. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about different careers and colleges.
Saturday, October 19
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Granada Hills Charter High School
10535 Zelzah Ave.
Granada Hills
If you have any questions please email Carrie Boutros atcboutros@ghchs.com
Bird Migration and Bird Banding at the SSMPA…
Mark Osokow, SFV Audubon and biologist, will present a Power Point presentation covering bird migration and bird banding from an observatory located in the Simi Hills. This is a free event.
SSMPA Community Meeting
Monday, October 21
7:00 pm
Rockpointe Clubhouse
22300 Devonshire Rd.
Chatsworth
2013 Holiday Toy and Book Drive…
Sponsored by the Child Care Resources Center’s Board of Directors, this event raises money and donations for children in need during the holidays. If you are unable to attend you are welcome to bring a toy or book or make a donation to this event. Please RSVP to communications@ccrcla.org
Tuesday, October 22
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
20001 Prairie Street
Chatsworth
Collaboration to Improve Children and Family Services Workshop…
Valley Nonprofit Resources and Child Development Institute are bringing together children and family services nonprofits in the San Fernando Valley to brainstorm about how they can collaborate more effectively to meet the needs of children and families in the Valley. It will include information about what services their nonprofit provides, what challenges they face (for instance, health care reform and education reform), and how nonprofits can collaborate more effectively.
Tuesday, October 22
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Valley Nonprofit Resources
5435 Balboa Blvd.
Encino
To attend the Workshop, please RSVP through the VNR Project. Please contact Julaine Konselman at 818/990-0176 or julainehiri@aol.com.
Building Community One Breakfast at a Time…
Our Community School (OCS) invites local business owners and community members to its Community Building Breakfast series for a complimentary breakfast while they learn about Our Community School and how they can help build community involvement both on and off campus.
Thursday, October 24
7:00 am – 8:30 am
Assembly Hall at Our Community School
10045 Jumilla Ave.
Chatsworth
If you have any questions please contact Ilia Jauregui, Development and Communications Director, 818-350-5000 or at Ilia.j@ourcommunityschool.org
Honor A Hero – Hire A Vet…
The San Fernando Valley Veterans Employment Committee is having a Job and Resource fair to help our veterans that live in the San Fernando Valley.
Thursday, October 24
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Airtel Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
7277 Valjean Ave.
Van Nuys
To register please go to: www.thevalley.net/hahhav
LAPD Devonshire’s Salute to Kids….
Join the LAPD’s Devonshire Division in celebrating “A Day for Children” at Petit Park. The event will kick off with a “Walk Against Crime” around Petit Park and will include face painting, great food and music.
Saturday, October 26
9:30 am to 2:00 pm
Granada Hills Recreation Center at Petit Park
16730 Chatsworth Street
Granada Hills
Public Legal Services Fair…
An exciting array of free legal and public services is coming to the LA Law Library. Booths will be providing free legal consultations with attorneys, referrals, community services, and information regarding everything from consumer protection to lawyer referral services. Other legal consultations will include: family law, government benefits, immigration, claims, domestic violence and much more.
Saturday, October 26
9:30 am – 5:30 pm
LA Law Library
301 W. 1st Street
Los Angeles
Advance registration is required for the free workshops including; Clearing criminal records, Juvenile ticket fines, citizen processing, and claiming unpaid wages.
For more information visit www.probonoweek.lalawlibrary.org or call (213) 784-7372.
Honoring Women Veterans…
All veteran and active duty service women are invited to attend the VA GLA’s 8th Annual “Honoring Women Veterans – Active Military Luncheon.”
Saturday, October 26
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
VA Sepulveda Building 22
16111 Plummer St.
North Hills
Registration begins at 10:00 am.Please RSVP by October 23 to guarantee your food order.
For more information please call Julie Stranges at (818) 895-9325.
St. Euphrasia School’s Trunk or Treat: Car Show and Chili Cook Off…
Join the St. Euphrasia School & Parish for a car show and chili cook off. Special events include a pumpkin decorating contest, a costume parade and contest, photo displays and “Monster Mash” dancing lessons.
Saturday, October 26
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
St. Euphrasia School & Parish
11766 Shoshone Ave.
Granada Hills
For more information call: (818) 360-4611.
Highland Hall: A Hallowed Eve...
Highland Hall Waldorf School will hold its yearly "A Hallowed Eve." This seasonal fair features guided tours through storybook vignettes, including the magical jack-o-lantern display - a darkened room brightened only by hundreds of candle-lit pumpkins which were hand-carved by the families at the school. Other treats include live acoustic music around the fire pit, games and crafts, home-cooked food and baked items, and pumpkin sales. This event is free, open to the public, and appropriate to all ages. For more information call 818-349-1394 or go to www.highlandhall.org
Saturday, October 26
4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Highland Hall
17100 Superior St.
Northridge
Reports From Our Staff:
Our Field Deputy Jessie Levine would like to remind you that the Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner and the North Valley YMCA will be starting its annual Thanksgiving basket drive! Help support the North Valley YMCA's goal to donate 2,800 Thanksgiving baskets to families in need by liking the Northridge Fashion Center's Facebook page. For every “Like” the Northridge Fashion Center will donate $1 to the YMCA’s drive. The "likes" will be counted from now until November 13. This is an easy way to give back to your community. For more information or to donate to the Thanksgiving Basket Drive please contact Julie Wawrzynski at (818) 368-3231.
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