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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, January 24, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Neighborhood Council Emergency Preparedness Alliance

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Wildfire Education and Resource Fair

You are invited to attend a Wildfire Education and Resource Fair hosted by Councilmember John Lee in partnership with the Los Angeles Fire Department and MySafe:LA. This free, family-friendly event will focus on wildfire preparedness, home hardening, evacuation planning, and emergency readiness. The fair will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Jane and Bert Boeckmann Park in Porter Ranch. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet local firefighters and public safety partners, participate in free educational classes, explore wildfiresafety resources, and receive a free NOAA emergency radio while supplies last. Free food, prizes, and community resources will also be available. Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Jane and Bert Boeckmann Park 11930 Mason Ave Porter Ranch, CA 91326.

Basic Car 17A49 Watch Meeting - SLO Gregory Andrachick (33829)

Basic Car Meeting 17A49 4th Tuesday of the Month. Contact: SLO Gregory Andrachick (33829), (213) 952-5605, 33829@lapd.online. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 7:00 PM. For more info visit lapdonlinestrgeacc.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net.

LAPD Devonshire Basic Car 17A95 Meeting

. Contact: SLO Jerome Knopp (37244), (323) 382-1526, 37244@lapd.online. Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6:00 PM.

LAPD Devonshire Basic Car 17A67 Meeting

Senior Lead Officer Sandra Zamora, Direct No.: (818) 832-0827, Email: 35947@lapd.online. Event Title: SLO Sandra Zamora (35947). Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6:00 PM. NORTHRIDGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Kendall Building 9650 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, Ca 91325. For more info visit lapdonlinestrgeacc.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net.

Senior Services Event at Wilkinson Senior Center

Residents are invited to attend a Senior Services Event hosted by the Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto, focused on connecting older adults with available resources and support programs in the community. The event will be held on Friday, January 30, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm For additional information, community members may contact Matthew Frazier at (213) 978-2988. Presenter: Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto. Friday, January 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Wilkinson Senior Center Northridge, CA.

LANCSA Trees Committee

The Trees Committee of the Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance (LANCSA) typically meets every other month, usually on a Saturday afternoon via Zoom.  They are open to anyone in the City of Los Angeles interested in trees. Contact: trees@ncsa.la. Virtual Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81257219893?pwd=M0pFa0YxOUtiWHcxMlhiRkxnZlJKUT09. Saturday, January 31, 2026, 1:30 PM. Virtually via Zoom.

NENC Executive Committee Meeting

Northridge East NC Board Events Virtual Link: https://zoom.us/j/95547788844. Monday, February 2, 2026, 5:00 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, February 3, 2026, 1:00 PM.

DWP-NC MOU Oversight Committee Virtual Meeting

The meetings are public and everyone is welcome.  . Saturday, February 7, 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, February 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.

Walking Book Club

If a group of fellow book lovers, the great outdoors, and a bit of exercise sounds good to you, join our Strolling Stories Walking Book Club. We'll discuss books that we are currently reading or that have left an impression. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. All adults are welcome. In the event of inclement weather, we will likely cancel, so call the branch after 9:30 a.m. for confirmation. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10:00 AM. Northridge Branch Library 9051 Darby Ave, Northridge, CA 91325. For more info visit lapl.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, February 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

Basic Car 17A35 Neighborhood Watch Meeting - SLO John Parker

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6:30 PM. St. Euphrasia Catholic Church 11779 Shoshone Ave Granada Hills, CA 91344-2226. For more info visit lapdonlinestrgeacc.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net.

Northridge (East/South/West) Vision Committee Meeting

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 2:00 PM. Held Virtually via Zoom.

Lincoln's Birthday

National Holidays Thursday, February 12, 2026.

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, February 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Join Zoom Meeting. For more info visit www.plancheckncla.com.

Presidents Day

National Holidays Monday, February 16, 2026.

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, February 16, 2026, 6:00 PM. For more info visit empowerla.org.

NENC General Board Meeting

Northridge East NC Board Meetings Only Come and be a part of the community at the NENC Monthly Board Meeting. * Interact with your community leaders * Come and make a difference by being a leader * Come and make your community a better place. Meeting Agenda: https://nenc-la.org/agendas-and-minutes/. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00 PM.

Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates Meeting

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

Basic Car 17A49 Watch Meeting - SLO Gregory Andrachick (33829)

Basic Car Meeting 17A49 4th Tuesday of the Month. Contact: SLO Gregory Andrachick (33829), (213) 952-5605, 33829@lapd.online. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:00 PM. For more info visit lapdonlinestrgeacc.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net.

LAPD Devonshire Basic Car 17A95 Meeting

. Contact: SLO Jerome Knopp (37244), (323) 382-1526, 37244@lapd.online. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 6:00 PM.

LAPD Devonshire Basic Car 17A67 Meeting

Senior Lead Officer Sandra Zamora, Direct No.: (818) 832-0827, Email: 35947@lapd.online. Event Title: SLO Sandra Zamora (35947). Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 6:00 PM. For more info visit lapdonlinestrgeacc.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net.

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, February 28, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Neighborhood Council Emergency Preparedness Alliance

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

NENC Executive Committee Meeting

Northridge East NC Board Events Virtual Link: https://zoom.us/j/95547788844. Monday, March 2, 2026, 5:00 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, March 3, 2026, 1:00 PM.

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, March 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, March 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.

Walking Book Club

If a group of fellow book lovers, the great outdoors, and a bit of exercise sounds good to you, join our Strolling Stories Walking Book Club. We'll discuss books that we are currently reading or that have left an impression. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. All adults are welcome. In the event of inclement weather, we will likely cancel, so call the branch after 9:30 a.m. for confirmation. Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 AM. Northridge Branch Library 9051 Darby Ave, Northridge, CA 91325. For more info visit lapl.org.

Spring Forward: Don't Forget to Set Your Clocks Ahead One Hour Tonight

National Holidays Officially, the time change occurs at 2AM on Sunday morning, but feel free to change your clocks before you go to sleep Saturday night. FYI, most cell phone clocks change automatically. Sunday, March 8, 2026, 1:00 AM.

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, March 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

Basic Car 17A35 Neighborhood Watch Meeting - SLO John Parker

Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 6:30 PM. St. Euphrasia Catholic Church 11779 Shoshone Ave Granada Hills, CA 91344-2226. For more info visit lapdonlinestrgeacc.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net.

Northridge (East/South/West) Vision Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 2:00 PM. Held Virtually via Zoom.

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, March 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, March 16, 2026, 6:00 PM. For more info visit empowerla.org.

St. Patrick's Day

National Holidays Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

NENC General Board Meeting

Northridge East NC Board Meetings Only Come and be a part of the community at the NENC Monthly Board Meeting. * Interact with your community leaders * Come and make a difference by being a leader * Come and make your community a better place. Meeting Agenda: https://nenc-la.org/agendas-and-minutes/. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 7:00 PM.

Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates Meeting

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

Basic Car 17A49 Watch Meeting - SLO Gregory Andrachick (33829)

Basic Car Meeting 17A49 4th Tuesday of the Month. Contact: SLO Gregory Andrachick (33829), (213) 952-5605, 33829@lapd.online. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 7:00 PM. For more info visit lapdonlinestrgeacc.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net.

LAPD Devonshire Basic Car 17A95 Meeting

. Contact: SLO Jerome Knopp (37244), (323) 382-1526, 37244@lapd.online. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:00 PM.

LAPD Devonshire Basic Car 17A67 Meeting

Senior Lead Officer Sandra Zamora, Direct No.: (818) 832-0827, Email: 35947@lapd.online. Event Title: SLO Sandra Zamora (35947). Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:00 PM. For more info visit lapdonlinestrgeacc.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net.

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, March 28, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Neighborhood Council Emergency Preparedness Alliance

Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

DWP-NC MOU Oversight Committee Virtual Meeting

The meetings are public and everyone is welcome.  . Saturday, April 4, 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, April 4, 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.

Walking Book Club

If a group of fellow book lovers, the great outdoors, and a bit of exercise sounds good to you, join our Strolling Stories Walking Book Club. We'll discuss books that we are currently reading or that have left an impression. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. All adults are welcome. In the event of inclement weather, we will likely cancel, so call the branch after 9:30 a.m. for confirmation. Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10:00 AM. Northridge Branch Library 9051 Darby Ave, Northridge, CA 91325. For more info visit lapl.org.

Easter Sunday

National Holidays Sunday, April 5, 2026.

NENC Executive Committee Meeting

Northridge East NC Board Events Virtual Link: https://zoom.us/j/95547788844. Monday, April 6, 2026, 5:00 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, April 7, 2026, 1:00 PM.

Northridge (East/South/West) Vision Committee Meeting

Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 2:00 PM. Held Virtually via Zoom.

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, April 11, 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, April 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

Basic Car 17A35 Neighborhood Watch Meeting - SLO John Parker

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6:30 PM. St. Euphrasia Catholic Church 11779 Shoshone Ave Granada Hills, CA 91344-2226. For more info visit lapdonlinestrgeacc.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net.

NENC General Board Meeting

Northridge East NC Board Meetings Only Come and be a part of the community at the NENC Monthly Board Meeting. * Interact with your community leaders * Come and make a difference by being a leader * Come and make your community a better place. Meeting Agenda: https://nenc-la.org/agendas-and-minutes/. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00 PM.

Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates Meeting

Meeting Agenda: https://www.budgetadvocates.org/agendas-minutes. Saturday, April 18, 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, April 20, 2026, 6:00 PM. For more info visit empowerla.org.

Earth Day

National Holidays Each year on April 22, it is National Earth Day. This annual day is held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. John McConnell pioneered the name and concept of Earth Day in 1969 at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco. His thought, for Earth Day, was to have it be the first day of spring, March 21, 1970 and that day was sanctioned in a Proclamation signed by Secretary General U Thant at the United Nations. One month later a separate Earth Day, focused on the United States, was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson. This day was created to be an environmental teach-in to be held on April 22, 1970. The original national coordinator in 1970, Denis Hayes, launched an organization and took it international in 1990, organizing events in 141 nations. In 2009, the April 22 date was designated as International Mother Earth Day by a consensus resolution adopted by the United Nations. The Earth Day Network now globally coordinates Earth Day and it is annually celebrated in more than 192… Wednesday, April 22, 2026. For more info visit nationaldaycalendar.com.