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El Niño Community Meeting

Prepare for El Niño The National Weather Service prediction as of September 10, 2026: “El Niño is strengthening, with a greater than 90% chance of a very strong event during the Northern Hemisphere fall and winter 2026-27”. While this is a prediction, not a certainty, now is the time to prepare. Our October 20th CERT Community meeting will discussWhat is El Niño and what impacts could it have on us, What does this mean for You, How to Prepare, How to Stay Safe, What Threats may there be due to increased El Nino activity? When: Tuesday, October 20th; 07:00 - 09:00 pm, Where: LAFD Fire Station 87, 10124 Balboa Blvd, Granada Hills, CA 91345, Each of our Community meetings are open to all members of the community. This includes those CERT-trained and those that may want to become CERT-trained in the future. Presenter: LAFD CERT Battalion 15. Ticket Web Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-nino-is-coming-20261020-tickets-2003088434429. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Los Angeles Fire Dept. Station 87 Granada Hills, CA.

LBNC Van Nuys Airport Committee Meeting

Lake Balboa NC Committee Meetings Meeting Agenda: https://lakebalboanc.org/wp-content/uploads/docs/VNYAirport_2026-10-20.pdf. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 7:00 PM. Van Nuys Flyaway Bus Terminal – Community Meeting Room, 2nd Floor. 7610 Woodley Avenue (NE Corner of Saticoy & Woodley) Free Parking – in short term lot out front in spaces closest to Woodley Ave.

LA28 Committee Meeting

Lake Balboa NC Committee Meetings Meeting Agenda: https://lakebalboanc.org/wp-content/uploads/docs/LA28A_2026-10-21.pdf. Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 7:00 PM. Van Nuys Flyaway Bus Terminal – Community Meeting Room, 2nd Floor. 7610 Woodley Avenue (NE Corner of Saticoy & Woodley) Free Parking – in short term lot out front in spaces closest to Woodley Ave.

Shine LA - Sepulveda Basin Cleanup & Tree Planting

Join Friends of the LA River and Councilmember Imelda Padilla for a major community cleanup and tree planting event at the Sepulveda Basin. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to help beautify the area. Community service certificates will be available. Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: Anthony C. Beilenson Park, 6300 Balboa Boulevard, Van Nuys, CA 91406, RSVP: bit.ly/4iXJ8Jq. Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Anthony C. Beilenson Park 6300 Balboa Boulevard Van Nuys, CA 91406.

El Niño Sandbagging Drill

El Nino is ON ITS WAY. Be Prepared: Learn (firsthand) how much to fill a sandbag, how to 'stack' or place them. Welcome to Fire Station 18 for our SPECIAL October Sandbagging Drill! Actually, if you look at the map, we will NOT be in the fire station, but rather out in the parking lot. This is the location of the sand and sandbags. We will have our green CERT EZ-Up to help direct you to the exact location. Today's topic: HOW TO PROPERLY FILL (and STACK) filled sandbags, When: Saturday, October 24th; 09:00 am - 12:00 pm, Where: Knollwood Country Club (parking lot), 12040 Balboa Blvd, Granada Hills, CA 91344 Please BE CAREFUL to use the appropriate ENTER and EXIT driveways as this property is owned by the Knollwood Country Club and there are MANY golfers and event goers that use this parking lot. Drive up Balboa (past Rinaldi) and as soon as you see the Knollwood Estates signage, the driveway will be on your right. Keep in mind that this is a VERY BUSY STREET and a VERY BUSY Driveway (golfers, event… Presenter: LAFD CERT Battalion 15. Ticket Web Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lafd-cert-battalion-15-sandbag-training-20261024-tickets-2003074991220. Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9:00 AM. LAFD Fire Station 18 (FS18) 12050 Balboa Blvd DO NOT GO TO FS18. Meet in the SouthEast corner of the Knollwood Country Club parking lot.

Neighborhood Council Emergency Preparedness Alliance

Meeting Agenda: http://www.lancc.org/nc-alliances.php. Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Shine LA Pet Resource Fair & Shelter Volunteer Event

This month, Shine LA will be held on Saturday, October 24 at the East Valley Animal Shelter (14409 Vanowen St. Van Nuys, CA 91405) from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and we would love to see you and your neighbors there! YOU CAN REGISTER HERE This Shine LA will consist of two components: a pet resource fair outside in the shelter’s parking lot and adoptions and shelter-related volunteer activities inside. Please note that pets will not be allowed inside the shelter for the safety of all animals. If you plan to bring your pet for resources but would like to see the shelter animals available for adoption, please bring a friend to watch your pet for you outside. We are also excited to share that all adoption fees (with the exception of a mandatory $20 license) will be waived for the duration of the event! Shelter pets come vaccinated, chipped, and spayed/neutered. If you are considering adopting at all, we highly encourage you to come between 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and see if your new best friend is there! Additionally,… Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. East Valley Animal Shelter 14409 Vanowen St. Van Nuys, CA 91405.

Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk 2026

Join Susan G. Komen for a free community walk supporting the fight against breast cancer. Learn more and register at https://secure.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=11258. Sunday, October 25, 2026, 8:00 AM. 1245 N Spring St Los Angeles, CA 90012.

LBNC Recreation and Parks Committee Meeting

Lake Balboa NC Committee Meetings Monday, October 26, 2026, 6:30 PM. ONE GENERATION Community Room 17400 Victory Blvd Van Nuys, CA 91406 (East of the Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park).

Día de los Muertos Celebration

Join Los Angeles City Councilmember Imelda Padilla for a community Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration at the Van Nuys Civic Center! Bring your family and friends for an evening honoring loved ones and celebrating this cherished cultural tradition. Enjoy beautiful altars, art, food, live music, candy for the kids, and more! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a special community movie screening. Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 Time: 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM Location: Van Nuys Civic Center, 14410 Sylvan St. Van Nuys, CA 91401 , Celebración del Día de los Muertos, 30 de Octubre de 2026 Acompañe a la concejal de Los Ángeles Imelda Padilla en una Celebración del Día de los Muertos en el Centro Cívico de Van Nuys. Invite a sus familiares y amigos a una noche dedicada a honrar a nuestros seres queridos y celebrar esta importante tradición cultural. Disfrute de altares, arte, comida, música en vivo, dulces para los niños y mucho más. Traiga sus sillas de jardín y mantas para disfrutar de una… Friday, October 30, 2026, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Van Nuys Civic Center 14410 Sylvan St. Van Nuys, CA 91401.

Halloween

National Holidays Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Minion Take Over - Halloween Event

Be part of the Minion Take Over at the Van Nuys Recreation Center, 13407 Vanowen on October 31, noon-4pm. While supplies last: games, music, costume contest, arts & crafts, candy. Saturday, October 31, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Van Nuys Recreation Center 13407 Vanowen St Van Nuys, CA 91405.

Fall Back: Daylight Saving Time ends

National Holidays FYI, most cell phone clocks change automatically. (Unless you are in Arizona.). Sunday, November 1, 2026, 1:00 AM.

Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting

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 govern… Meeting Agenda: https://ens.lacity.org/done/ens_done_agenda.htm. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 1:00 PM.

Van Nuys Airport Citizens Advisory Council Meeting

Meeting Agenda: /citizens-advisory-council. Contact: VNYCAC@lawa.org. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7:00 PM. Go here to see where their next meeting is: https://www.iflyvny.com/community-information/citizens-advisory-council. For more info visit www.iflyvny.com.

Lake Balboa NC Board Meeting

LBNC Board Meetings Only This will be the place to find out what is happening in our community. Meet your Council Board Members, stakeholders, friends, neighbors, city officials and others interested in what is going on in your neighborhood. Take advantage of special programs, events, and learn about issues that pertain to Lake Balboa. We are interested in what you have to say. Meeting Agenda: https://lakebalboanc.org/agendas-and-minutes/agendas/. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 7:00 PM. Gault Street Elementary School 17000 Gault St Lake Balboa, CA 91406.

DWP Advocacy Committee Meeting

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. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. https://www.ladwpnews.com/dwp-nc-mou-and-advocacy-committee-meetings/. For more info visit www.ladwpnews.com.

Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition (LANCC) Meeting

Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Virtual Meeting - Location at http://www.lancc.org/lancc-meetings.php. For more info visit www.lancc.org.

NCSA (Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance) Meeting

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! Sunday, November 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

LBNC Education Committee Meeting

Lake Balboa NC Committee Meetings Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:00 PM. Van Nuys Flyaway Bus Terminal – Community Meeting Room, 2nd Floor. 7610 Woodley Avenue (NE Corner of Saticoy & Woodley) Free Parking – in short term lot out front in spaces closest to Woodley Ave.

Veterans Day

National Holidays 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 W… Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) Meeting

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:30 PM. West Valley Police Station Community Room 19020 Vanowen St Reseda, CA 91335.

Free Bulky Item Drop-Off

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. Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Multiple Locations Available.

LBNC Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting

Lake Balboa NC Committee Meetings Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Van Nuys Flyaway Bus Terminal – Community Meeting Room, 2nd Floor. 7610 Woodley Avenue (NE Corner of Saticoy & Woodley) Free Parking – in short term lot out front in spaces closest to Woodley Ave.

PlanCheckNC

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 http://www.PlanCheckNCLA.com. Contact: Cindy Cleghorn at PlanCheckNCLA@gmail.com. Virtual Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87279383147. Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Join Zoom Meeting. For more info visit www.plancheckncla.com.

Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting

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 govern… Monday, November 16, 2026, 1:00 PM. For more info visit empowerla.org.

LBNC Land Use Committee Meeting

Lake Balboa NC Committee Meetings Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:00 PM. Van Nuys Flyaway Bus Terminal – Community Meeting Room, 2nd Floor. 7610 Woodley Avenue (NE Corner of Saticoy & Woodley) Free Parking – in short term lot out front in spaces closest to Woodley Ave.

Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates Meeting

Meeting Agenda: https://www.budgetadvocates.org/agendas-minutes. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 9:30 AM. TBD - see https://www.budgetadvocates.org/ for further instructions. For more info visit www.budgetadvocates.org.

LBNC Recreation and Parks Committee Meeting

Lake Balboa NC Committee Meetings Monday, November 23, 2026, 6:30 PM. ONE GENERATION Community Room 17400 Victory Blvd Van Nuys, CA 91406 (East of the Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park).

Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Areas Steering Committee (WASC) Meeting

The WASC meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Department of Recreation and Parks Valley Region building. Public welcome. Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 6:30 PM. 17015 Burbank Blvd Encino, CA 91316. For more info visit www.sepulvedabasinwildlife.org.

Thanksgiving Day

National Holidays Thursday, November 26, 2026.

Shine LA

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! Saturday, November 28, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Neighborhood Council Emergency Preparedness Alliance

Meeting Agenda: http://www.lancc.org/nc-alliances.php. Saturday, November 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting

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 govern… Meeting Agenda: https://ens.lacity.org/done/ens_done_agenda.htm. Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 1:00 PM.

Van Nuys Airport Citizens Advisory Council Meeting

Meeting Agenda: /citizens-advisory-council. Contact: VNYCAC@lawa.org. Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 7:00 PM. Go here to see where their next meeting is: https://www.iflyvny.com/community-information/citizens-advisory-council. For more info visit www.iflyvny.com.

Lake Balboa NC Board Meeting

LBNC Board Meetings Only This will be the place to find out what is happening in our community. Meet your Council Board Members, stakeholders, friends, neighbors, city officials and others interested in what is going on in your neighborhood. Take advantage of special programs, events, and learn about issues that pertain to Lake Balboa. We are interested in what you have to say. Meeting Agenda: https://lakebalboanc.org/agendas-and-minutes/agendas/. Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 7:00 PM. Gault Street Elementary School 17000 Gault St Lake Balboa, CA 91406.

DWP-NC MOU Oversight Committee Virtual Meeting

The meetings are public and everyone is welcome.  . Saturday, December 5, 2026, 8:30 AM. https://www.ladwpnews.com/dwp-nc-mou-and-advocacy-committee-meetings/. For more info visit www.ladwpnews.com.

Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition (LANCC) Meeting

Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Virtual Meeting - Location at http://www.lancc.org/lancc-meetings.php. For more info visit www.lancc.org.

Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) Meeting

Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 6:30 PM. West Valley Police Station Community Room 19020 Vanowen St Reseda, CA 91335.

Free Bulky Item Drop-Off

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. Saturday, December 12, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Multiple Locations Available.

LBNC Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting

Lake Balboa NC Committee Meetings Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Van Nuys Flyaway Bus Terminal – Community Meeting Room, 2nd Floor. 7610 Woodley Avenue (NE Corner of Saticoy & Woodley) Free Parking – in short term lot out front in spaces closest to Woodley Ave.

PlanCheckNC

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 http://www.PlanCheckNCLA.com. Contact: Cindy Cleghorn at PlanCheckNCLA@gmail.com. Virtual Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87279383147. Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Join Zoom Meeting. For more info visit www.plancheckncla.com.

NCSA (Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance) Meeting

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! Sunday, December 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

LBNC Education Committee Meeting

Lake Balboa NC Committee Meetings Monday, December 14, 2026, 7:00 PM. Van Nuys Flyaway Bus Terminal – Community Meeting Room, 2nd Floor. 7610 Woodley Avenue (NE Corner of Saticoy & Woodley) Free Parking – in short term lot out front in spaces closest to Woodley Ave.

LBNC Van Nuys Airport Committee Meeting

Lake Balboa NC Committee Meetings Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 7:00 PM. Van Nuys Flyaway Bus Terminal – Community Meeting Room, 2nd Floor. 7610 Woodley Avenue (NE Corner of Saticoy & Woodley) Free Parking – in short term lot out front in spaces closest to Woodley Ave.

Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates Meeting

Meeting Agenda: https://www.budgetadvocates.org/agendas-minutes. Saturday, December 19, 2026, 9:30 AM. TBD - see https://www.budgetadvocates.org/ for further instructions. For more info visit www.budgetadvocates.org.

Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting

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 govern… Monday, December 21, 2026, 1:00 PM. For more info visit empowerla.org.

Christmas Eve

National Holidays Thursday, December 24, 2026.

Christmas Day

National Holidays Friday, December 25, 2026.

Shine LA

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! Saturday, December 26, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Neighborhood Council Emergency Preparedness Alliance

Meeting Agenda: http://www.lancc.org/nc-alliances.php. Saturday, December 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

LBNC Recreation and Parks Committee Meeting

Lake Balboa NC Committee Meetings Monday, December 28, 2026, 6:30 PM. ONE GENERATION Community Room 17400 Victory Blvd Van Nuys, CA 91406 (East of the Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park).

New Year's Eve

National Holidays Thursday, December 31, 2026.

New Year's Day

National Holidays Friday, January 1, 2027.

DWP Advocacy Committee Meeting

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. Saturday, January 2, 2027, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. https://www.ladwpnews.com/dwp-nc-mou-and-advocacy-committee-meetings/. For more info visit www.ladwpnews.com.

Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition (LANCC) Meeting

Saturday, January 2, 2027, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Virtual Meeting - Location at http://www.lancc.org/lancc-meetings.php. For more info visit www.lancc.org.

Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting

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 govern… Meeting Agenda: https://ens.lacity.org/done/ens_done_agenda.htm. Tuesday, January 5, 2027, 1:00 PM.

Van Nuys Airport Citizens Advisory Council Meeting

Meeting Agenda: /citizens-advisory-council. Contact: VNYCAC@lawa.org. Tuesday, January 5, 2027, 7:00 PM. Go here to see where their next meeting is: https://www.iflyvny.com/community-information/citizens-advisory-council. For more info visit www.iflyvny.com.

LBNC Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting

Lake Balboa NC Committee Meetings Saturday, January 9, 2027, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Van Nuys Flyaway Bus Terminal – Community Meeting Room, 2nd Floor. 7610 Woodley Avenue (NE Corner of Saticoy & Woodley) Free Parking – in short term lot out front in spaces closest to Woodley Ave.

PlanCheckNC

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 http://www.PlanCheckNCLA.com. Contact: Cindy Cleghorn at PlanCheckNCLA@gmail.com. Virtual Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87279383147. Saturday, January 9, 2027, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Join Zoom Meeting. For more info visit www.plancheckncla.com.

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day

National Holidays 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… Sunday, January 10, 2027. For more info visit nationaldaycalendar.com.

NCSA (Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance) Meeting

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! Sunday, January 10, 2027, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

LBNC Education Committee Meeting

Lake Balboa NC Committee Meetings Monday, January 11, 2027, 7:00 PM. Van Nuys Flyaway Bus Terminal – Community Meeting Room, 2nd Floor. 7610 Woodley Avenue (NE Corner of Saticoy & Woodley) Free Parking – in short term lot out front in spaces closest to Woodley Ave.

Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) Meeting

Wednesday, January 13, 2027, 6:30 PM. West Valley Police Station Community Room 19020 Vanowen St Reseda, CA 91335.

Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates Meeting

Meeting Agenda: https://www.budgetadvocates.org/agendas-minutes. Saturday, January 16, 2027, 9:30 AM. TBD - see https://www.budgetadvocates.org/ for further instructions. For more info visit www.budgetadvocates.org.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - National Holiday

National Holidays Monday, January 18, 2027.

Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting

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 govern… Monday, January 18, 2027, 1:00 PM. For more info visit empowerla.org.

LBNC Land Use Committee Meeting

Lake Balboa NC Committee Meetings Tuesday, January 19, 2027, 7:00 PM. Van Nuys Flyaway Bus Terminal – Community Meeting Room, 2nd Floor. 7610 Woodley Avenue (NE Corner of Saticoy & Woodley) Free Parking – in short term lot out front in spaces closest to Woodley Ave.