Harbor Gateway North NC Event Calendar

Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Virtual
Tuesday, August 25 – Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Dignity Health is offering a free, two-day virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid certification training. Participants will learn how to recognize signs of mental health and substance-use challenges in young people, respond to crises, and connect youth with appropriate support. Participants must complete approximately one hour of self-paced online work before the live training.
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026
Training Dates: Tuesday, August 25 and Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Location: Virtual
For registration information, contact Kimberly Pichinte at (818) 718-5903 or kimberly.pichinte@commonspirit.org.

Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting

Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 1pm

The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (The Commission) was established by the City Charter in 1999 as a policy-setting and oversight commission for the Neighborhood Councils and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.

The Commission is comprised of 7 Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council to 5 year terms. The Commissioners are all from diverse backgrounds and geographic areas of the City of Los Angeles.

The Commission holds regular public meetings the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Monday of each month and may also hold special meetings to conduct business.

The Commission ensures that the City Charter and the Neighborhood Council Plan are realized by setting policies with the aim of making Neighborhood Councils diverse, inclusive, and representative of all community stakeholders. The Commission believes strongly that the individuality of Neighborhood Councils should function as a catalyst for change in addressing the needs of their communities. By increasing access to City government and City services through the network of local Neighborhood Councils, the Commission strives to increase quality of life for everyone living in Los Angeles.

If you would like to contact the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, please call them at (213) 978-1551 or email them at Commission@empowerla.org.

Meeting Agenda: ens.lacity.org…

Happy Birthday, Los Angeles City!

Friday, September 4, 2026

September 4 marks the traditional anniversary of the 1781 founding of El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles (The Town of the Queen of the Angels).

DWP Advocacy Committee Meeting

www.ladwpnews.com…
Saturday, September 5, 2026, 8:30 – 10am

The DWP Advocacy Committee welcomes neighborhood councils, other organizations, and individuals as members.

This committee usually meets the first Saturday of each odd-numbered month.

More info: www.ladwpnews.com…

Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition (LANCC) Meeting

Virtual Meeting - Location at www.lancc.org…
Saturday, September 5, 2026, 10am – 1pm

More info: www.lancc.org

Labor Day - Federal Holiday

Monday, September 7, 2026

HGNNC Board Meeting

Zoom
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 7pm

Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance

Friday, September 11, 2026

In memory of the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, each year in the United States we observe Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.

On October 25, 2001, the U.S. House of Representatives Joint Resolution 71 was approved. Resolution 71 requested that the President designate September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day”. President George W. Bush signed the resolution into law on December 18, 2001 (as Public Law 107-89).

On this day, it is asked by the President, that the American flag be flown at half-staff at individual American homes, at the White House and on all United States government buildings and establishments at home and abroad. The President has also asked Americans to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 A.M.(Eastern Daylight Time), the time the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. He also strongly encourages Americans to use the Corporation for National and Community Service to find and volunteer for service opportunities.

It was on September 10 of 2012 that President Obama issued a proclamation renaming the day as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, in reference to both Public Laws 107-89 and 111-13 (the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act)

“As we join in serving causes greater than ourselves and honoring those we lost, we are reminded of the ways that the victims of 9/11 live on — in the people they loved, the lives they touched, and the courageous acts they inspired. On Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, we pledge to carry on their legacy of courage and compassion, and to move forward together as one people.”

www.whitehouse.gov…

More info: nationaldaycalendar.com…

Free Bulky Item Drop-Off

Multiple Locations Available
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 8am – 4:30pm

Drop off locations:

East Valley District Yard
11050 Pendleton St, Sun Valley, CA

West Valley District Yard
8850 Vanalden Ave, Northridge, CA

Central LA Recycling & Transfer Station
2201 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Harbor District Yard
1400 N Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA

West LA District Yard
2027 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA

PlanCheckNC

Join Zoom Meeting
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10am – 1pm

If you are on a Neighborhood or Community Council Land Use Committee we encourage you to attend PlanCheckNC meetings. Everyone welcome.

About PlanCheckNC
PlanCheckNC is a unique grassroots networking of Neighborhood Councils to promote more stakeholder participation in planning and land use issues and make government more responsive to local community needs. It is the purpose of PlanCheckNC to help Neighborhood Councils and their stakeholders to have the knowledge and tools to develop a vision reflective of the values of neighborhood residents and to develop and implement a land use framework that enables all stakeholders to feel that they are a part of the community, supported and valued by the community and safe in the community.

To receive PlanCheckNC posts as they happen, subscribe to IN THE NEWS on www.plancheckncla.com

Contact: Cindy Cleghorn at PlanCheckNCLA@gmail.com
Virtual Link: us02web.zoom.us…
More info: www.plancheckncla.com

Grandparents Day

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Each year on the Sunday following Labor Day, grandchildren across the country honor their grandparents.

There is a special bond that can only be shared between grandchildren and their grandparents. Grandparents are full of hug and kisses, family history, wisdom, patience, love and guidance. National Grandparents Day gives the grandchildren the opportunity to show love and appreciation to their grandparents.

National Grandparents Day has it’s very own song. The National Grandparents Day Council of Chula Vista, California announced in 2004 that “A Song for Grandma and Grandpa” by Johnny Prill would be the official song of the United States National Grandparents’ Day holiday. The Council presented Prill with the National Songwriter’s Award in recognition of his highly popular composition “A Song for Grandma and Grandpa”.

* The forget-me-not is the official flower for National Grandparents Day. *

National Grandparents Day is expected to grow in significance over the next decade and beyond as the number of grandparents in the United States rises from 65 million in 2011 to 80 million in 2020 as a result of the baby boom.

For more information regarding National Grandparents Day, see: www.grandparents-day.com

NATIONAL GRANDPARENT’S DAY HISTORY

Celebrated in the United States since 1978 The United States Senate and President Jimmy Carter nationally recognized Marian McQuade of Oak Hill, West Virginia as the founder of National Grandparents Day. McQuade made it her goal to educate the youth in the community about the important contributions that seniors have made throughout history. It was also her hope to have the youth “adopt” a grandparent, not just for one day a year, but rather for a lifetime.

In February of 1977, Senator Randolph along with the concurrence of other senators, introduced a joint resolution to the senate requesting the president to “issue annually a proclamation designating the first Sunday of September after Labor Day of each year as ‘National Grandparents Day”. Congress did pass the legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day and on August 3, 1978 President Jimmy Carter signed the proclamation. The statute cites the day’s purpose: “…to honor grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children’s children, and to help children become aware of strength, information, and guidance older people can offer”.

There are some people who claim the origin of this holiday resides with the efforts of Hermine Beckett Hanna of North Syracuse, New York, recognizing seniors and their importance as early as 1961. New York Congressman James T. Walsh recognized her efforts on February 21, 1990, in front of the United States House of Representatives, thanking Hermine Beckett Hanna “for her important role in the establishment of Grandparents Day”.

More info: nationaldaycalendar.com…

NCSA (Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance) Meeting

Sunday, September 13, 2026, 6:30 – 8:30pm

The NCSA's regular monthly meetings are typically the 2nd Sunday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm via Zoom. To get updates and details on our meetings, you can join our email list at ncsa.la/get_involved or check back at ncsa.la/events. We also try to keep our calendar at ncsa.la/calendar up to date. And all stakeholders of the city of LA are welcome to participate in our committee meetings!

POW/MIA Recognition Day

Friday, September 18, 2026

The day we honor former prisoners of wars and the memories of the tens of thousands of service members from all wars still listed as missing in action.

So, for our POWs and MIAs - for the ultimate sacrifice so many of them made in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam in the name of freedom - take a few minutes Friday to remember them.

Give the VFW post near you a call to see what they have planned.

National POW/MIA Recognition Day was established by an Act of Congress with the passage of Section 1082 of the 1998 Defense Authorization Act. This day is one of the six days that Federal Law requires the POW/MIA Flag be flown at all places designated by the U.S. Secretary of Defense.

For more information, see:
www.defense.gov…

More info: nationaldaycalendar.com…

Beautification Conference 2026

Friendship Auditorium
3201 Riverside Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9am

Join Keep Los Angeles Beautiful for its 8th Annual Beautification Conference. Connect and collaborate with community members while learning how to organize cleanup events, support beautification projects, encourage recycling, create community gardens, and develop public art and murals. The conference will feature interactive workshops, a panel discussion, and a Community Resource Expo with more than 30 exhibitors showcasing programs and services.
This event is free and open to everyone.
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Friendship Auditorium
Address: 3201 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
For questions, email ana.huizar@lacity.org.

Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates Meeting

TBD - see www.budgetadvocates.org for further instructions
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:30am

Meeting Agenda: www.budgetadvocates.org…
More info: www.budgetadvocates.org

Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting

Monday, September 21, 2026, 1pm

The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (The Commission) was established by the City Charter in 1999 as a policy-setting and oversight commission for the Neighborhood Councils and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.

The Commission is comprised of 7 Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council to 5 year terms. The Commissioners are all from diverse backgrounds and geographic areas of the City of Los Angeles.

The Commission holds regular public meetings the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Monday of each month and may also hold special meetings to conduct business.

The Commission ensures that the City Charter and the Neighborhood Council Plan are realized by setting policies with the aim of making Neighborhood Councils diverse, inclusive, and representative of all community stakeholders. The Commission believes strongly that the individuality of Neighborhood Councils should function as a catalyst for change in addressing the needs of their communities. By increasing access to City government and City services through the network of local Neighborhood Councils, the Commission strives to increase quality of life for everyone living in Los Angeles.

If you would like to contact the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, please call them at (213) 978-1551 or email them at Commission@empowerla.org.

Ticket Web Link: docs.google.com…
More info: empowerla.org…

Shine LA

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 8:30am – 12pm

Created by Mayor Bass, Shine LA is a movement that strengthens communities by bringing Angelenos together from across the city to beautify LA neighborhoods. With major global events just around the corner – the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2027 Superbowl and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games – Shine LA inspires Angelenos to take pride in preparing their communities to step onto the world stage.

Since launching in April, Shine LA has brought together more than 2,000 Angelenos for a day of service in more than 30 neighborhoods across Los Angeles. Volunteers have participated in activities such as tree planting, utility box painting, loose litter pick-up to educational programming on composting.

Shine LA is every fourth Saturday of the month in neighborhoods across Los Angeles.

Volunteer now to Make LA Shine!

Neighborhood Council Emergency Preparedness Alliance

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10am – 12pm

Meeting Agenda: http://www.lancc.org/nc-alliances.php

National VFW Day

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

National VFW Day is celebrated annually on September 29. This day is devoted to the VFW organization and it’s members who have served our nation.

The VFW was established on September 29, 1899 by a group of veterans from the Spanish-American war. It has since grown to be the nation’s largest group of combat veterans. They continue “to honor the dead by helping the living.” The VFW promote patriotism, good will and youth scholarships. They also provide military assistance and community service programs, promote youth activities and volunteer many hours in their local communities.

How do you celebrate today? Honor the VFW members and veterans in your community. Let them know that you appreciate the sacrifices they have made for all of us. We truly are the land of the free because of the brave.

The Impact of Alzheimer’s and Dementia in Our Community

Online via Zoom
To register, visit bit.ly/4vzCQCw
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 7 – 8pm

Join the Alzheimer’s Association for a brief and informative online program about the impact of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in the San Fernando Valley. Participants will learn about local resources and ways to support people living with dementia and their caregivers.

The program is hosted by the Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils and the Community Investment Department’s Aging Services Division.

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom
To register, visit bit.ly/4vzCQCw. For more information, call 800-272-3900.

Ticket Web Link: bit.ly…
Contact: 800-272-3900

DWP-NC MOU Oversight Committee Virtual Meeting

www.ladwpnews.com…
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 8:30am

The meetings are public and everyone is welcome.

More info: www.ladwpnews.com…

Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition (LANCC) Meeting

Virtual Meeting - Location at www.lancc.org…
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10am – 1pm

More info: www.lancc.org

Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting

Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 1pm

The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (The Commission) was established by the City Charter in 1999 as a policy-setting and oversight commission for the Neighborhood Councils and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.

The Commission is comprised of 7 Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council to 5 year terms. The Commissioners are all from diverse backgrounds and geographic areas of the City of Los Angeles.

The Commission holds regular public meetings the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Monday of each month and may also hold special meetings to conduct business.

The Commission ensures that the City Charter and the Neighborhood Council Plan are realized by setting policies with the aim of making Neighborhood Councils diverse, inclusive, and representative of all community stakeholders. The Commission believes strongly that the individuality of Neighborhood Councils should function as a catalyst for change in addressing the needs of their communities. By increasing access to City government and City services through the network of local Neighborhood Councils, the Commission strives to increase quality of life for everyone living in Los Angeles.

If you would like to contact the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, please call them at (213) 978-1551 or email them at Commission@empowerla.org.

Meeting Agenda: ens.lacity.org…

Free Bulky Item Drop-Off

Multiple Locations Available
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8am – 4:30pm

Drop off locations:

East Valley District Yard
11050 Pendleton St, Sun Valley, CA

West Valley District Yard
8850 Vanalden Ave, Northridge, CA

Central LA Recycling & Transfer Station
2201 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Harbor District Yard
1400 N Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA

West LA District Yard
2027 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA

PlanCheckNC

Join Zoom Meeting
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10am – 1pm

If you are on a Neighborhood or Community Council Land Use Committee we encourage you to attend PlanCheckNC meetings. Everyone welcome.

About PlanCheckNC
PlanCheckNC is a unique grassroots networking of Neighborhood Councils to promote more stakeholder participation in planning and land use issues and make government more responsive to local community needs. It is the purpose of PlanCheckNC to help Neighborhood Councils and their stakeholders to have the knowledge and tools to develop a vision reflective of the values of neighborhood residents and to develop and implement a land use framework that enables all stakeholders to feel that they are a part of the community, supported and valued by the community and safe in the community.

To receive PlanCheckNC posts as they happen, subscribe to IN THE NEWS on www.plancheckncla.com

Contact: Cindy Cleghorn at PlanCheckNCLA@gmail.com
Virtual Link: us02web.zoom.us…
More info: www.plancheckncla.com

NCSA (Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance) Meeting

Sunday, October 11, 2026, 6:30 – 8:30pm

The NCSA's regular monthly meetings are typically the 2nd Sunday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm via Zoom. To get updates and details on our meetings, you can join our email list at ncsa.la/get_involved or check back at ncsa.la/events. We also try to keep our calendar at ncsa.la/calendar up to date. And all stakeholders of the city of LA are welcome to participate in our committee meetings!

HGNNC Board Meeting

Zoom
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 7pm

The Great Shakeout

Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10:20am

Every year, millions of people recognize the third Thursday of October as International Shakeout Day, a time specifically geared toward earthquake preparedness. Activities normally include conducting drills and exercises, and at a minimum, practicing the earthquake safety steps ‘Drop, Cover, and Hold On’ as if experiencing a major earthquake.

What is the ShakeOut drill?
The Great ShakeOut earthquake drills are based on scenario earthquakes that could affect the area if they were to actually take place. Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills are an annual opportunity for people in homes, schools, and organizations to practice what to do during earthquakes, and to improve preparedness.

More info: shakeout.org

Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates Meeting

TBD - see www.budgetadvocates.org for further instructions
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:30am

Meeting Agenda: www.budgetadvocates.org…
More info: www.budgetadvocates.org

Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting

Monday, October 19, 2026, 1pm

The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (The Commission) was established by the City Charter in 1999 as a policy-setting and oversight commission for the Neighborhood Councils and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.

The Commission is comprised of 7 Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council to 5 year terms. The Commissioners are all from diverse backgrounds and geographic areas of the City of Los Angeles.

The Commission holds regular public meetings the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Monday of each month and may also hold special meetings to conduct business.

The Commission ensures that the City Charter and the Neighborhood Council Plan are realized by setting policies with the aim of making Neighborhood Councils diverse, inclusive, and representative of all community stakeholders. The Commission believes strongly that the individuality of Neighborhood Councils should function as a catalyst for change in addressing the needs of their communities. By increasing access to City government and City services through the network of local Neighborhood Councils, the Commission strives to increase quality of life for everyone living in Los Angeles.

If you would like to contact the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, please call them at (213) 978-1551 or email them at Commission@empowerla.org.

Ticket Web Link: docs.google.com…
More info: empowerla.org…

Shine LA

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8:30am – 12pm

Created by Mayor Bass, Shine LA is a movement that strengthens communities by bringing Angelenos together from across the city to beautify LA neighborhoods. With major global events just around the corner – the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2027 Superbowl and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games – Shine LA inspires Angelenos to take pride in preparing their communities to step onto the world stage.

Since launching in April, Shine LA has brought together more than 2,000 Angelenos for a day of service in more than 30 neighborhoods across Los Angeles. Volunteers have participated in activities such as tree planting, utility box painting, loose litter pick-up to educational programming on composting.

Shine LA is every fourth Saturday of the month in neighborhoods across Los Angeles.

Volunteer now to Make LA Shine!

Neighborhood Council Emergency Preparedness Alliance

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10am – 12pm

Meeting Agenda: http://www.lancc.org/nc-alliances.php

Harbor Gateway North NC General Membership Meeting

Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7pm

Halloween

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Fall Back: Daylight Saving Time ends

Sunday, November 1, 2026, 1am

FYI, most cell phone clocks change automatically.

(Unless you are in Arizona.)

Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting

Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 1pm

The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (The Commission) was established by the City Charter in 1999 as a policy-setting and oversight commission for the Neighborhood Councils and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.

The Commission is comprised of 7 Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council to 5 year terms. The Commissioners are all from diverse backgrounds and geographic areas of the City of Los Angeles.

The Commission holds regular public meetings the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Monday of each month and may also hold special meetings to conduct business.

The Commission ensures that the City Charter and the Neighborhood Council Plan are realized by setting policies with the aim of making Neighborhood Councils diverse, inclusive, and representative of all community stakeholders. The Commission believes strongly that the individuality of Neighborhood Councils should function as a catalyst for change in addressing the needs of their communities. By increasing access to City government and City services through the network of local Neighborhood Councils, the Commission strives to increase quality of life for everyone living in Los Angeles.

If you would like to contact the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, please call them at (213) 978-1551 or email them at Commission@empowerla.org.

Meeting Agenda: ens.lacity.org…

DWP Advocacy Committee Meeting

www.ladwpnews.com…
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 8:30 – 10am

The DWP Advocacy Committee welcomes neighborhood councils, other organizations, and individuals as members.

This committee usually meets the first Saturday of each odd-numbered month.

More info: www.ladwpnews.com…

Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition (LANCC) Meeting

Virtual Meeting - Location at www.lancc.org…
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10am – 1pm

More info: www.lancc.org

NCSA (Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance) Meeting

Sunday, November 8, 2026, 6:30 – 8:30pm

The NCSA's regular monthly meetings are typically the 2nd Sunday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm via Zoom. To get updates and details on our meetings, you can join our email list at ncsa.la/get_involved or check back at ncsa.la/events. We also try to keep our calendar at ncsa.la/calendar up to date. And all stakeholders of the city of LA are welcome to participate in our committee meetings!

HGNNC Board Meeting

Zoom
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7pm

Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Veterans Day is an official United States holiday honoring all those who have served in armed service.

Thank You For Your Service!

Veterans Day is an official United States holiday that honors people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, also known as veterans. It is a federal holiday that is observed on November 11. It coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world and also mark the anniversary of the end of World War I (major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect). The United States also originally observed Armistice Day; it then evolved into the current Veterans Day holiday in 1954.

Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day; Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving.

U.S. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed Armistice Day for November 11, 1919. In proclaiming the holiday, he said

“To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations.”

The United States Congress passed a concurrent resolution seven years later on June 4, 1926, requesting that President Calvin Coolidge issue another proclamation to observe November 11 with appropriate ceremonies. A Congressional Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U.S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday: “a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as ‘Armistice Day’.”

In 1945, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks from Birmingham, Alabama, had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who died in World War I. Weeks led a delegation to Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, who supported the idea of National Veterans Day. Weeks led the first national celebration in 1947 in Alabama and annually until his death in 1985. President Reagan honored Weeks at the White House with the Presidential Citizenship Medal in 1982 as the driving force for the national holiday. Elizabeth Dole, who prepared the briefing for President Reagan, determined Weeks as the “Father of Veterans Day.”

U.S. Representative Ed Rees from Emporia, Kansas, presented a bill establishing the holiday through Congress. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, also from Kansas, signed the bill into law on May 26, 1954.

Congress amended this act on June 1, 1954, replacing “Armistice” with “Veterans,” and it has been known as Veterans Day since.

The National Veterans Award, created in 1954, also started in Birmingham. Congressman Rees of Kansas was honored in Alabama as the first recipient of the award for his support offering legislation to make Veterans Day a federal holiday, which marked nine years of effort by Raymond Weeks. Weeks conceived the idea in 1945, petitioned Gen. Eisenhower in 1946, and led the first Veterans Day celebration in 1947 (keeping the official name Armistice Day until Veterans Day was legal in 1954).

Although originally scheduled for celebration on November 11 of every year, starting in 1971 in accordance with the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, Veterans Day was moved to the fourth Monday of October. In 1978, it was moved back to its original celebration on November 11. While the legal holiday remains on November 11, if that date happens to be on a Saturday or Sunday, then organizations that formally observe the holiday will normally be closed on the adjacent Friday or Monday, respectively.

Observance
Because it is a federal holiday, some American workers and many students have Veterans Day off from work or school. When Veterans Day falls on a Saturday then either Saturday or the preceding Friday may be designated as the holiday, whereas if it falls on a Sunday it is typically observed on the following Monday. A Society for Human Resource Management poll in 2010 found that 21 percent of employers planned to observe the holiday in 2011.

Non-essential federal government offices are closed. No mail is delivered. All federal workers are paid for the holiday; those who are required to work on the holiday sometimes receive holiday pay for that day in addition to their wages.

In his Armistice Day address to Congress, Wilson was sensitive to the psychological toll of the lean War years: “Hunger does not breed reform; it breeds madness,” he remarked. As Veterans Day and the birthday of the United States Marine Corps (November 10, 1775) are only one day apart, that branch of the Armed Forces customarily observes both occasions as a 96-hour liberty period.

Spelling of Veterans Day
While the holiday is commonly printed as Veteran’s Day or Veterans’ Day in calendars and advertisements (spellings that are grammatically acceptable), the United States government has declared that the attributive (no apostrophe) rather than the possessive case is the official spelling

Source: en.wikipedia.org…

Free Bulky Item Drop-Off

Multiple Locations Available
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8am – 4:30pm

Drop off locations:

East Valley District Yard
11050 Pendleton St, Sun Valley, CA

West Valley District Yard
8850 Vanalden Ave, Northridge, CA

Central LA Recycling & Transfer Station
2201 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Harbor District Yard
1400 N Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA

West LA District Yard
2027 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA

PlanCheckNC

Join Zoom Meeting
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10am – 1pm

If you are on a Neighborhood or Community Council Land Use Committee we encourage you to attend PlanCheckNC meetings. Everyone welcome.

About PlanCheckNC
PlanCheckNC is a unique grassroots networking of Neighborhood Councils to promote more stakeholder participation in planning and land use issues and make government more responsive to local community needs. It is the purpose of PlanCheckNC to help Neighborhood Councils and their stakeholders to have the knowledge and tools to develop a vision reflective of the values of neighborhood residents and to develop and implement a land use framework that enables all stakeholders to feel that they are a part of the community, supported and valued by the community and safe in the community.

To receive PlanCheckNC posts as they happen, subscribe to IN THE NEWS on www.plancheckncla.com

Contact: Cindy Cleghorn at PlanCheckNCLA@gmail.com
Virtual Link: us02web.zoom.us…
More info: www.plancheckncla.com

Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting

Monday, November 16, 2026, 1pm

The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (The Commission) was established by the City Charter in 1999 as a policy-setting and oversight commission for the Neighborhood Councils and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.

The Commission is comprised of 7 Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council to 5 year terms. The Commissioners are all from diverse backgrounds and geographic areas of the City of Los Angeles.

The Commission holds regular public meetings the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Monday of each month and may also hold special meetings to conduct business.

The Commission ensures that the City Charter and the Neighborhood Council Plan are realized by setting policies with the aim of making Neighborhood Councils diverse, inclusive, and representative of all community stakeholders. The Commission believes strongly that the individuality of Neighborhood Councils should function as a catalyst for change in addressing the needs of their communities. By increasing access to City government and City services through the network of local Neighborhood Councils, the Commission strives to increase quality of life for everyone living in Los Angeles.

If you would like to contact the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, please call them at (213) 978-1551 or email them at Commission@empowerla.org.

Ticket Web Link: docs.google.com…
More info: empowerla.org…

Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates Meeting

TBD - see www.budgetadvocates.org for further instructions
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 9:30am

Meeting Agenda: www.budgetadvocates.org…
More info: www.budgetadvocates.org

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 26, 2026

Shine LA

Saturday, November 28, 2026, 8:30am – 12pm

Created by Mayor Bass, Shine LA is a movement that strengthens communities by bringing Angelenos together from across the city to beautify LA neighborhoods. With major global events just around the corner – the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2027 Superbowl and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games – Shine LA inspires Angelenos to take pride in preparing their communities to step onto the world stage.

Since launching in April, Shine LA has brought together more than 2,000 Angelenos for a day of service in more than 30 neighborhoods across Los Angeles. Volunteers have participated in activities such as tree planting, utility box painting, loose litter pick-up to educational programming on composting.

Shine LA is every fourth Saturday of the month in neighborhoods across Los Angeles.

Volunteer now to Make LA Shine!

Neighborhood Council Emergency Preparedness Alliance

Saturday, November 28, 2026, 10am – 12pm

Meeting Agenda: http://www.lancc.org/nc-alliances.php

Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting

Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 1pm

The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (The Commission) was established by the City Charter in 1999 as a policy-setting and oversight commission for the Neighborhood Councils and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.

The Commission is comprised of 7 Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council to 5 year terms. The Commissioners are all from diverse backgrounds and geographic areas of the City of Los Angeles.

The Commission holds regular public meetings the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Monday of each month and may also hold special meetings to conduct business.

The Commission ensures that the City Charter and the Neighborhood Council Plan are realized by setting policies with the aim of making Neighborhood Councils diverse, inclusive, and representative of all community stakeholders. The Commission believes strongly that the individuality of Neighborhood Councils should function as a catalyst for change in addressing the needs of their communities. By increasing access to City government and City services through the network of local Neighborhood Councils, the Commission strives to increase quality of life for everyone living in Los Angeles.

If you would like to contact the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, please call them at (213) 978-1551 or email them at Commission@empowerla.org.

Meeting Agenda: ens.lacity.org…

DWP-NC MOU Oversight Committee Virtual Meeting

www.ladwpnews.com…
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 8:30am

The meetings are public and everyone is welcome.

More info: www.ladwpnews.com…

Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition (LANCC) Meeting

Virtual Meeting - Location at www.lancc.org…
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10am – 1pm

More info: www.lancc.org

HGNNC Board Meeting

Zoom
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 7pm

Free Bulky Item Drop-Off

Multiple Locations Available
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 8am – 4:30pm

Drop off locations:

East Valley District Yard
11050 Pendleton St, Sun Valley, CA

West Valley District Yard
8850 Vanalden Ave, Northridge, CA

Central LA Recycling & Transfer Station
2201 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Harbor District Yard
1400 N Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA

West LA District Yard
2027 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA

PlanCheckNC

Join Zoom Meeting
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10am – 1pm

If you are on a Neighborhood or Community Council Land Use Committee we encourage you to attend PlanCheckNC meetings. Everyone welcome.

About PlanCheckNC
PlanCheckNC is a unique grassroots networking of Neighborhood Councils to promote more stakeholder participation in planning and land use issues and make government more responsive to local community needs. It is the purpose of PlanCheckNC to help Neighborhood Councils and their stakeholders to have the knowledge and tools to develop a vision reflective of the values of neighborhood residents and to develop and implement a land use framework that enables all stakeholders to feel that they are a part of the community, supported and valued by the community and safe in the community.

To receive PlanCheckNC posts as they happen, subscribe to IN THE NEWS on www.plancheckncla.com

Contact: Cindy Cleghorn at PlanCheckNCLA@gmail.com
Virtual Link: us02web.zoom.us…
More info: www.plancheckncla.com

NCSA (Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance) Meeting

Sunday, December 13, 2026, 6:30 – 8:30pm

The NCSA's regular monthly meetings are typically the 2nd Sunday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm via Zoom. To get updates and details on our meetings, you can join our email list at ncsa.la/get_involved or check back at ncsa.la/events. We also try to keep our calendar at ncsa.la/calendar up to date. And all stakeholders of the city of LA are welcome to participate in our committee meetings!

Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates Meeting

TBD - see www.budgetadvocates.org for further instructions
Saturday, December 19, 2026, 9:30am

Meeting Agenda: www.budgetadvocates.org…
More info: www.budgetadvocates.org

Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting

Monday, December 21, 2026, 1pm

The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (The Commission) was established by the City Charter in 1999 as a policy-setting and oversight commission for the Neighborhood Councils and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.

The Commission is comprised of 7 Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council to 5 year terms. The Commissioners are all from diverse backgrounds and geographic areas of the City of Los Angeles.

The Commission holds regular public meetings the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Monday of each month and may also hold special meetings to conduct business.

The Commission ensures that the City Charter and the Neighborhood Council Plan are realized by setting policies with the aim of making Neighborhood Councils diverse, inclusive, and representative of all community stakeholders. The Commission believes strongly that the individuality of Neighborhood Councils should function as a catalyst for change in addressing the needs of their communities. By increasing access to City government and City services through the network of local Neighborhood Councils, the Commission strives to increase quality of life for everyone living in Los Angeles.

If you would like to contact the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, please call them at (213) 978-1551 or email them at Commission@empowerla.org.

Ticket Web Link: docs.google.com…
More info: empowerla.org…

Christmas Eve

Thursday, December 24, 2026

Christmas Day

Friday, December 25, 2026

Shine LA

Saturday, December 26, 2026, 8:30am – 12pm

Created by Mayor Bass, Shine LA is a movement that strengthens communities by bringing Angelenos together from across the city to beautify LA neighborhoods. With major global events just around the corner – the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2027 Superbowl and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games – Shine LA inspires Angelenos to take pride in preparing their communities to step onto the world stage.

Since launching in April, Shine LA has brought together more than 2,000 Angelenos for a day of service in more than 30 neighborhoods across Los Angeles. Volunteers have participated in activities such as tree planting, utility box painting, loose litter pick-up to educational programming on composting.

Shine LA is every fourth Saturday of the month in neighborhoods across Los Angeles.

Volunteer now to Make LA Shine!

Neighborhood Council Emergency Preparedness Alliance

Saturday, December 26, 2026, 10am – 12pm

Meeting Agenda: http://www.lancc.org/nc-alliances.php

New Year's Eve

Thursday, December 31, 2026

New Year's Day

Friday, January 1, 2027

DWP Advocacy Committee Meeting

www.ladwpnews.com…
Saturday, January 2, 2027, 8:30 – 10am

The DWP Advocacy Committee welcomes neighborhood councils, other organizations, and individuals as members.

This committee usually meets the first Saturday of each odd-numbered month.

More info: www.ladwpnews.com…

Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition (LANCC) Meeting

Virtual Meeting - Location at www.lancc.org…
Saturday, January 2, 2027, 10am – 1pm

More info: www.lancc.org

Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting

Tuesday, January 5, 2027, 1pm

The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (The Commission) was established by the City Charter in 1999 as a policy-setting and oversight commission for the Neighborhood Councils and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.

The Commission is comprised of 7 Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council to 5 year terms. The Commissioners are all from diverse backgrounds and geographic areas of the City of Los Angeles.

The Commission holds regular public meetings the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Monday of each month and may also hold special meetings to conduct business.

The Commission ensures that the City Charter and the Neighborhood Council Plan are realized by setting policies with the aim of making Neighborhood Councils diverse, inclusive, and representative of all community stakeholders. The Commission believes strongly that the individuality of Neighborhood Councils should function as a catalyst for change in addressing the needs of their communities. By increasing access to City government and City services through the network of local Neighborhood Councils, the Commission strives to increase quality of life for everyone living in Los Angeles.

If you would like to contact the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, please call them at (213) 978-1551 or email them at Commission@empowerla.org.

Meeting Agenda: ens.lacity.org…

PlanCheckNC

Join Zoom Meeting
Saturday, January 9, 2027, 10am – 1pm

If you are on a Neighborhood or Community Council Land Use Committee we encourage you to attend PlanCheckNC meetings. Everyone welcome.

About PlanCheckNC
PlanCheckNC is a unique grassroots networking of Neighborhood Councils to promote more stakeholder participation in planning and land use issues and make government more responsive to local community needs. It is the purpose of PlanCheckNC to help Neighborhood Councils and their stakeholders to have the knowledge and tools to develop a vision reflective of the values of neighborhood residents and to develop and implement a land use framework that enables all stakeholders to feel that they are a part of the community, supported and valued by the community and safe in the community.

To receive PlanCheckNC posts as they happen, subscribe to IN THE NEWS on www.plancheckncla.com

Contact: Cindy Cleghorn at PlanCheckNCLA@gmail.com
Virtual Link: us02web.zoom.us…
More info: www.plancheckncla.com

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day

Sunday, January 10, 2027

Scheduling an appointment to get your heating system tuned up, would be one of the many ways to celebrate on January 10 for National Cut Your Energy Costs Day. Did you know that tuning up your heating system can save you up to three to ten percent.

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day encourages people to look for ways to reduce energy costs, and save on their energy bills.

It is often in the little things that you do that can save you big money on your energy bill, such as:

Weatherproof your home
Replace old windows with new energy-efficient windows
Replace old furnace with new energy-efficient furnace
Properly maintain furnace
Use solar heat if possible
Turn down thermostats
Turning off lights when leaving a room
Use energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs
Run dishwasher and washing machine only when fully loaded
Lower water heater temperature
Take shorter showers
Unplug unused appliances
Carpool whenever possible
The above listed are just a few of the many ways to conserve energy. Using these tips,along with the others ones you may already have in practice, as well as all new energy saving tips that you can find online, you will be able to move forward better each day saving money for you home and family.

More info: nationaldaycalendar.com…

NCSA (Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance) Meeting

Sunday, January 10, 2027, 6:30 – 8:30pm

The NCSA's regular monthly meetings are typically the 2nd Sunday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm via Zoom. To get updates and details on our meetings, you can join our email list at ncsa.la/get_involved or check back at ncsa.la/events. We also try to keep our calendar at ncsa.la/calendar up to date. And all stakeholders of the city of LA are welcome to participate in our committee meetings!

HGNNC Board Meeting

Zoom
Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 7pm

Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates Meeting

TBD - see www.budgetadvocates.org for further instructions
Saturday, January 16, 2027, 9:30am

Meeting Agenda: www.budgetadvocates.org…
More info: www.budgetadvocates.org

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - National Holiday

Monday, January 18, 2027

Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting

Monday, January 18, 2027, 1pm

The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (The Commission) was established by the City Charter in 1999 as a policy-setting and oversight commission for the Neighborhood Councils and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.

The Commission is comprised of 7 Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council to 5 year terms. The Commissioners are all from diverse backgrounds and geographic areas of the City of Los Angeles.

The Commission holds regular public meetings the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Monday of each month and may also hold special meetings to conduct business.

The Commission ensures that the City Charter and the Neighborhood Council Plan are realized by setting policies with the aim of making Neighborhood Councils diverse, inclusive, and representative of all community stakeholders. The Commission believes strongly that the individuality of Neighborhood Councils should function as a catalyst for change in addressing the needs of their communities. By increasing access to City government and City services through the network of local Neighborhood Councils, the Commission strives to increase quality of life for everyone living in Los Angeles.

If you would like to contact the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, please call them at (213) 978-1551 or email them at Commission@empowerla.org.

Ticket Web Link: docs.google.com…
More info: empowerla.org…

Shine LA

Saturday, January 23, 2027, 8:30am – 12pm

Created by Mayor Bass, Shine LA is a movement that strengthens communities by bringing Angelenos together from across the city to beautify LA neighborhoods. With major global events just around the corner – the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2027 Superbowl and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games – Shine LA inspires Angelenos to take pride in preparing their communities to step onto the world stage.

Since launching in April, Shine LA has brought together more than 2,000 Angelenos for a day of service in more than 30 neighborhoods across Los Angeles. Volunteers have participated in activities such as tree planting, utility box painting, loose litter pick-up to educational programming on composting.

Shine LA is every fourth Saturday of the month in neighborhoods across Los Angeles.

Volunteer now to Make LA Shine!

Neighborhood Council Emergency Preparedness Alliance

Saturday, January 23, 2027, 10am – 12pm

Meeting Agenda: http://www.lancc.org/nc-alliances.php

Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting

Tuesday, February 2, 2027, 1pm

The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (The Commission) was established by the City Charter in 1999 as a policy-setting and oversight commission for the Neighborhood Councils and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.

The Commission is comprised of 7 Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council to 5 year terms. The Commissioners are all from diverse backgrounds and geographic areas of the City of Los Angeles.

The Commission holds regular public meetings the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Monday of each month and may also hold special meetings to conduct business.

The Commission ensures that the City Charter and the Neighborhood Council Plan are realized by setting policies with the aim of making Neighborhood Councils diverse, inclusive, and representative of all community stakeholders. The Commission believes strongly that the individuality of Neighborhood Councils should function as a catalyst for change in addressing the needs of their communities. By increasing access to City government and City services through the network of local Neighborhood Councils, the Commission strives to increase quality of life for everyone living in Los Angeles.

If you would like to contact the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, please call them at (213) 978-1551 or email them at Commission@empowerla.org.

Meeting Agenda: ens.lacity.org…

DWP-NC MOU Oversight Committee Virtual Meeting

www.ladwpnews.com…
Saturday, February 6, 2027, 8:30am

The meetings are public and everyone is welcome.

More info: www.ladwpnews.com…

Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition (LANCC) Meeting

Virtual Meeting - Location at www.lancc.org…
Saturday, February 6, 2027, 10am – 1pm

More info: www.lancc.org

HGNNC Board Meeting

Zoom
Tuesday, February 9, 2027, 7pm

Lincoln's Birthday

Friday, February 12, 2027

PlanCheckNC

Join Zoom Meeting
Saturday, February 13, 2027, 10am – 1pm

If you are on a Neighborhood or Community Council Land Use Committee we encourage you to attend PlanCheckNC meetings. Everyone welcome.

About PlanCheckNC
PlanCheckNC is a unique grassroots networking of Neighborhood Councils to promote more stakeholder participation in planning and land use issues and make government more responsive to local community needs. It is the purpose of PlanCheckNC to help Neighborhood Councils and their stakeholders to have the knowledge and tools to develop a vision reflective of the values of neighborhood residents and to develop and implement a land use framework that enables all stakeholders to feel that they are a part of the community, supported and valued by the community and safe in the community.

To receive PlanCheckNC posts as they happen, subscribe to IN THE NEWS on www.plancheckncla.com

Contact: Cindy Cleghorn at PlanCheckNCLA@gmail.com
Virtual Link: us02web.zoom.us…
More info: www.plancheckncla.com

NCSA (Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance) Meeting

Sunday, February 14, 2027, 6:30 – 8:30pm

The NCSA's regular monthly meetings are typically the 2nd Sunday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm via Zoom. To get updates and details on our meetings, you can join our email list at ncsa.la/get_involved or check back at ncsa.la/events. We also try to keep our calendar at ncsa.la/calendar up to date. And all stakeholders of the city of LA are welcome to participate in our committee meetings!

Presidents Day

Monday, February 15, 2027

Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting

Monday, February 15, 2027, 1pm

The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (The Commission) was established by the City Charter in 1999 as a policy-setting and oversight commission for the Neighborhood Councils and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.

The Commission is comprised of 7 Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council to 5 year terms. The Commissioners are all from diverse backgrounds and geographic areas of the City of Los Angeles.

The Commission holds regular public meetings the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Monday of each month and may also hold special meetings to conduct business.

The Commission ensures that the City Charter and the Neighborhood Council Plan are realized by setting policies with the aim of making Neighborhood Councils diverse, inclusive, and representative of all community stakeholders. The Commission believes strongly that the individuality of Neighborhood Councils should function as a catalyst for change in addressing the needs of their communities. By increasing access to City government and City services through the network of local Neighborhood Councils, the Commission strives to increase quality of life for everyone living in Los Angeles.

If you would like to contact the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, please call them at (213) 978-1551 or email them at Commission@empowerla.org.

Ticket Web Link: docs.google.com…
More info: empowerla.org…

Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates Meeting

TBD - see www.budgetadvocates.org for further instructions
Saturday, February 20, 2027, 9:30am

Meeting Agenda: www.budgetadvocates.org…
More info: www.budgetadvocates.org