Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area.
EVENTS
Carnival at Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: Have some fun and make family memories at the event that includes rides, games, entertainment and food, 5-10 p.m. Nov. 3; 2-10 Nov. 4-5. Purchase wristband for rides. Portion of ticket sales benefits the San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11. Location, baseball fields at the recreation center, 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima. Flyer: tinyurl.com/mry9e2zk. www.sfvveteransdayparade.com
American Heroes Air Show: The “helicopters-only” aviation event also includes a static display of emergency equipment and vehicles, rescue demonstrations, information on emergency and law enforcement careers and an emergency preparedness fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 4. Show attendees are also invited to welcome new United States citizens during a special Naturalization ceremony. Free admission and parking. Hansen Dam Recreation Area, 11480 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace. 818-631-8132. Email: [email protected]. www.heroes-airshow.com. Details on the Aug. 24 post on Facebook: www.facebook.com/AmericanHeroesAirShows
Best Friends Animal Society’s Super Adoption: Find your new best friend — cat or dog — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 4-5. The event brings together 22 shelters and rescue groups to help find homes for pets. Adoption fees vary by shelter and rescue groups. Los Angeles Historic Site, 1245 N. Spring St., Los Angeles. Make a reservation (optional) for a free tote bag, while supplies last: bestfriends.org/los-angeles/pet-super-adoption
Ventura County Farm Day: Learn about agriculture and farming — including alpacas, antique farm equipment, honey and organics — during a self-guided tour in Ventura County, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4. The theme for the 11th event is “Meet the Hands that Feed You.” Free to attend, but register in advance to save time checking in at the locations. No dogs or any other…
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