Community meetings bring people together for exchange of ideas and memorable shared experiences. Here’s a sampling of events in the San Fernando Valley area.
Aug. 28
Wings Over Wendy’s: Veterans from 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
Anatomy of an Illness – The Story of Norman Cousins: Arnold Weiss discusses Cousins’ book and the healing power of laughter, 6 p.m. Van Nuys Branch Library, 6250 Sylmar Ave. 818-756-8453. Details: tinyurl.com/5n8wwb6r
Aug. 30
Indoor Model Airplane Flying: The Old Farts Flying Club meets, 9 a.m.-noon and on Wednesdays. Members provide advice on how to build and fly balsa models. They also hold monthly contests. Stonehurst Recreation Center, gym, 9901 Dronfield St., Sun Valley. Bill Watson, 805-304-6087.
Mystery and Thriller Book Club at Studio City Branch Library: Discusses “Just the Nicest Couple” by Mary Kubica, 6:30 p.m. Location, 12511 Moorpark St. 818-755-7873. www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/mystery-thriller-book-club
Aug. 31
LA Animal Services’ Clear the Shelters Pet Adoption and Donation Campaign: The ninth annual event runs through today. laanimalservices.com. Details on the 2023 campaign: cleartheshelters.com
Parent Information and Orientation Night for Making Music the Suzuki Way – Musical Kids, Happy Parents!: The Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles holds the gathering, 7:30-8:45 p.m. on Zoom. Adults only at the meeting. Request the Zoom link in advance by email: [email protected]. 818-971-9706 www.suzukimusicofla.org
Sept. 5
Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council: A board meeting, 6:30 p.m. St. Euphrasia School, auditorium, 11766 Shoshone Ave., Granada Hills. Email: [email protected]. ghnnc.org/
Sept. 6
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