Van Nuys Neighborhood Council

CicLAvia Mini
2023-09-17 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us on Sunday, September 17 (rain or shine!), as we transform the streets of North Hollywood into a public park for the day. Jog, ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, and enjoy the route however you want. Our routes are welcoming to people of all ages and abilities!
A CicLAmini is a more pedestrian-oriented experience featuring activities sprinkled along the entire 1-2 mile open street event. Expect things like self-guided walking tours, scavenger hunts, street games, local business engagements, and art and cultural activities for all-ages.

Food Distribution
2023-09-20 09:00 - 12:00

Telephone Town Hall
2023-09-26 19:00 - 21:00
Join Mayor Karen Bass for her first telephone town hall and an update on confronting the homelessness crisis, creating safer neighborhoods and making Los Angeles more livable for all.

Homeowner's Resource Fair
2023-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Recreation Park San Fernando, 208 Park Ave, San Fernando, 91340
The Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office will be hosting a Homeowners’ Resource Fair on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Recreation Park; 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340.
The quarterly fair is a valuable community initiative that offers essential resources and educational opportunities to homeowners in the region. Topics to be covered include property transfers from parent to children, senior and veteran benefits, information on constructing accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and more.
This event is organized in collaboration with key County partners, including the Treasurer & Tax Collector, County Regional Planning, and the City of San Fernando. In addition, dedicated Assessor’s Office staff will be on-site to address any inquiries from property owners.

Health & Wellness Community Fair
2023-10-14 10:00 - 13:00

High Density Town Hall
2023-10-14 13:00 - 15:00
Take Action to Stop 4 to 5-Story Apartments from Being Built Next to Your Home at this Town Hall October 14, 1pm
LOCATION
St. Michael’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, 16643 Vanowen St, Lake Balboa 91406
DATE AND TIME
10/14/23 1:00pm – 10/14/23 3:00pm
Housing Element — What will be the impact on our communities. Presented by: Jeff Kalban and Jeffrey Hartsough — IN PERSON EVENT
RSVP: https://tiny.cc/79abvz

Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan Meeting
2023-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa Blvd, Encino, 91316
The City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, in partnership with Council Districts 2, 3, 4 and 6, the Office of the Mayor and multiple federal, state and local partners, invites you to the upcoming Community Meetings for the Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan in-person on Tuesday October 17th and virtual on Wednesday October 18th.
Both meetings will include an update on the Vision Plan and a presentation on the draft plan for the future of the Basin. The in-person meeting will include an interactive open house where you’ll be able to ask questions directly with project team members. We want your feedback as we propose enhancements for the Sepulveda Basin.
In Person
Date: October 17, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Encino Community Center 4935 Balboa Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
Format: Presentation followed by an open house
Virtual
Date: October 18, 2023
Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom bit.ly/sbvpcm3
Format: Presentation and moderated Q&A
RSVP at bit.ly/cm3sbvp. The RSVP is not required, but helps us better accommodate everyone.
These community meetings are a series of meetings, workshops, and events meant to gather ideas and feedback from the communities surrounding the Sepulveda Basin, the greater Valley community, and region.

Relay for Life
2023-10-21 10:00 - 21:00 | Los Angeles Valley College Soccer Fields, 5792 Ethel Ave, Valley Glen, 91401
Join us on the soccer field and LA Valley College and help us Scare Away Cancer. It will be a booootiful time! At Relay For Life you’ll find community members taking turns walking around a track. You’ll have the opportunity to cheer for local survivors (or participate as a survivor) in our first lap of the day. Caregivers will then be invited to join the Survivors. Local entertainment, food trucks teams with opportunity baskets and other goodies create a festive time. As it gets dark, we will light luminaria bags surrounding the track for a memorable luminaria ceremony of Remembering and Celebrating.

Franken Fright
2023-10-31 15:30 - 19:30 | Van Nuys Recreation Center, 14301 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, 91405

Super Hero Themed Halloween
2023-10-31 15:30 - 19:30 | Delano Park Recreation Center, 15100 Erwin St., Van Nuys, 91411

ONE Generation Holiday Show
2023-12-08 13:00 - 17:00 | One Generation Center, 17400 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys

Miracle in Mission
2023-12-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Sepulveda Recreation Center, 8825 Kester Ave, Panorama City
Councilmember Imelda Padilla and the Council District 6 office cordially invite you to attend our annual holiday Toy Giveaway at the Sepulveda Recreation Center located at 8825 Kester Ave, Panorama City, CA 91402.
The event will be held on Saturday, December 9th, 2023, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Feel free to share!
**Toy giveaway**
**Santa Claus and Sleigh**
**Sled area with real snow**
**Vendors, static displays**
**and much more!!**

Toys on Patrol
2023-12-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Van Nuys LAPD, 6240 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys

Holiday Party & Open House
2023-12-09 16:30 - 19:30

Toy Drive
2023-12-12 16:00 - 18:00 | One Generation Center, 17400 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys

Holiday Party
2023-12-12 17:00 - 19:00
From Assemblymember Luz Rivas:

Join me and Councilmember Imelda Padilla for the 2023 Valley Holiday Party and Toy Drive on Tuesday, December 12th at 5:00 PM!

Come by for a warm beverage, delicious treats, legislative updates, and an evening filled with holiday cheer.

We will be accepting new and unwrapped toys for children ages 0-13 and baby formula. Toys will be donated to the Child Care Resource Center, and baby formula will be donated to CHIRLA. Donations are welcome but not required for admission.

To RSVP, please visit https://bit.ly/ValleyHolidayParty2023.

For more information on the event, please call my district office at (818) 504-3911.

We hope to see you there!

Winter Wonderland
2023-12-16 16:00 - 20:00
Winter Wonderland is the holiday party we look forward to all year in Council District 2. Every year, Council President Krekorian partners with the LAPD to produce a Winter Wonderland event featuring food stalls, a toy giveaway, a visit from Santa Claus and other surprise guests, and sledding on a slope of real snow!
This year’s event will be held in the late afternoon and early evening, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
From 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday the 16th, the Northbound side of Whitsett Avenue between Sherman Way and Vanowen will be closed to through traffic. There will be no parking on the East side of the street, next to the park.
So leave your car across the street or around the corner and join us for an evening of family fun and celebration!

Homeless Count
2024-01-23 20:00 - 23:30
LA County is once more excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, and we invite you to join us in this crucial effort to make a difference in our community on January 23rd next year.
The annual Homeless Count is an important tool that helps us better understand and address homelessness across LA County. It provides valuable data that guides the deployment of resources, identifies trends, and informs strategies to combat homelessness effectively. Your participation as a volunteer is instrumental in ensuring the success of this initiative.
Sign Up for the Homeless Count

Career Fair
2024-01-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave, Van Nuys

EmpowerLA Youth Conference
2024-01-27 09:00 - 16:00
The Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) is proud to introduce the EmpowerLA Youth Conference, inviting youth from each region throughout the Los Angeles City to participate in a one-day event with various workshops and presentations. The 2024 EmpowerLA Youth Conference will take place on Saturday January 27, 2024 from 9am-4pm.
Topics include history and purpose of the Neighborhood Council system, Brown Act and Robert’s Rules of Order, as well as Neighborhood Council 101s. The program will also include speeches by city officials or elected officials, perhaps the Mayor. The program is executed in partnership with Departments such as Recreation & Parks and Sanitation. At the conclusion of the conference, attendees will receive resources, including a headshot photo, to encourage their personal civic engagement and leadership in the community.
Apply by December 18, 2023

Passport Fair
2024-01-27 10:30 - 16:30 | Sherman Oaks East Valley Adult Center, 5056 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, 91403

CD2 Candidate Forum
2024-02-06 18:30 - 21:00
Join us online for a Candidate Forum for City Council District 2 on February 6, at 6:30pm.
All certified candidates (except 1) for Council District 2 have agreed to participated in this candidate forum. NoHo West Neighborhood Council President Greg Wright will moderate the forum. Here is the expected timeline:
6:30pm – Start
6:35pm – Public comment
6:45pm – Introduce forum rules and moderator
6:50pm – Each candidate delivers opening statement
7:10pm – 6 topics with each candidate delivering a statement on each
8:25pm – Each candidate delivers closing statement
9:00pm – END
Join on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86760535719
Join by phone:
833 548 0276 US Toll Free
Webinar ID: 867 6053 5719
CD2 Candidate Forum Topics & Details
NoHo West NC Special Board Meeting Agenda 02-06-24

Metro's Community Leadership Council Meeting
2024-02-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Church on the Way, 14800 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, 91405
The CLC will serve as an advisory body to Metro’s East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transportation Project.

Come meet the 15 members of Community Leadership Council (CLC) of the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit (ESFVLRT) Project. The CLC is an advisory group comprised of community leaders who will advise on and support outreach and engagement efforts throughout the construction of the project.
The East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit (ESFV LRT) Project will improve connections and access to crucial destinations while connecting transit users to the growing network in the San Fernando Valley. The Southern Segment of the project includes a 6.7-mile at-grade alignment that will operate in the center of Van Nuys Bl, from the Metro G Line (Orange) Van Nuys Station to Van Nuys Bl and San Fernando Rd.
Receive the latest updates on the ESFV LRT Project. Hear from our Project Team and other Metro departments as they provide a project overview, updates on community outreach activities, job and vendor opportunities, and information on small business mitigation programs.

Tax Season Webinar
2024-02-12 17:00 - 18:30
Register

Financial Aid Online Workshop
2024-02-12 18:00 - 19:30

Free Food Distribution
2024-02-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Tiara Street Park, 11480 Tiara St., North Hollywood, 91601

Care Court Town Hall
2024-03-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Los Angeles Valley College, 5800 Fulton Avenue, Valley Glen, 91401, United States
CARE Court Town Hall: RSVP: https://senate.ca.gov/6846/CARETownHall
Join State Senator Caroline Menjivar, Presiding Judge Samantha P. Jessner, Assistant Presiding Judge Sergio C. Tapia II, and Executive Officer/Clerk of the Court David W. Slayton, along with Public Defender Ricardo Garcia and Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Director Dr. Lisa Wong, for a CARE Court Town Hall intended to provide valuable information to you regarding the launch of CARE Court in Los Angeles County.

Resource Fair
2024-03-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Magnolia Science Academy, 18238 Sherman Way, Reseda, 91335
Magnolia Science Academy 5 – Los Lobos, is hosting a community resource fair on Wednesday March 13, from 2pm-5pm.

East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Meeting
2024-03-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Panorama Presbyterian Church, 14201 Roscoe Blvd, Panorama City, 91402
Please join us at our upcoming community meetings to receive the latest updates on the ESFV LRT Project. Come hear from our Project Team as they provide a project overview, updates on community outreach activities, discuss the latest on the Project’s Community Leadership Council (CLC), and provide information on business mitigation programs. Metro will host two meetings, one in-person in the Panorama City community and the other virtual via Zoom. The in-person meeting will include an open house in which informational booths will be present, including information on the Project’s design, current construction and real estate activities, jobs and vendor opportunities, small business mitigation programs, Community Leadership Council (CLC), Metro Art, and more.

Resilience & Continuity: Armenian Cultural Event
2024-03-16 14:00 - 17:00
Join us on Saturday March 16th for our Resilience & Continuity: Armenian Cultural Event.
Enjoy traditional Armenian music, dance and food!
At the North Hollywood Recreation Center Gym: 11430 Chandler Blvd. North Hollywood.
