Beach Bus

For just 50 cents you can take the Beach Bus from
the San Fernando Valley over Topanga Canyon to Topanga
State, Will Rogers and Santa Monica beaches. This special
bus service runs through September 6, Monday through
Saturday. The stops in the San Fernando Valley are at
Owensmouth Ave. and Oxnard St., and at Ventura Blvd.
and Topanga Cyn. For more info, call (888) 769 1122 or
visit www.LAGoBus.info .

Free Movie Nights

Escape the heat (and the economy) with three free
movies at Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL) Catholic Church
in Northridge. The movie nights include free popcorn
and lemonade, and are open to the public. The movie
nights kick-off on Friday evening, July 30th at 7PM at
Our Lady of Lourdes, 18400 Kinzie Street in Northridge.
All films are suitable for people of any age. Contact
Lali Revetto at 818-360-5213 or lalidan@sbcglobal.net for more info.

Center Stage Opera

Join Center Stage Opera on Sunday, Aug. 1, at 6
pm, for the “Amici della Musica” at Angelo’s Ristorante
Italiano in Chatsworth - an unforgettable evening of fine
dining and fabulous music from opera, musical theater
and jazz, featuring soprano Shira Renee Thomas and
tenor Dylan F. Thomas. Call (818) 517-4102, or visit
www.centerstageopera.org to make your reservations.

Girls'Volleyball

Registration for Fall Girls’ Volleyball at Mason
Recreation Center begins Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. Practices
and games begin in Sept., with fees set at $120 to cover
uniforms, awards, official’s fees and other costs, for
girls 8 to 15. The park is located at 10500 Mason Ave.,
Chatsworth. Call (818) 998 6377.

Vacation Bible School

Sonquest Rainforest: Follow Jesus on a Life-
Changing Adventure! Vacation Bible School is coming to
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church at 8520 Winnetka Ave. in
Winnetka during the week of August 2nd through August
6th from 9am to Noon. All children up to and including
grade 6 are invited to come and take a trip through the
countries of South America and the Rainforest. The week
will include songs, skits, crafts, Bible lessons, discovery
guests, games and snacks. Around 225 children from the
local community attend every year. Everything is free.
Check out our website at www.our-redeemer.org for more information.

Free "Meatballs"

Don’t Miss the Next Free Outdoor Movie at “Movies
Under the Stars” on Tuesday, Aug. 3 in Northridge Park,
10100 Reseda Blvd. Screening will be “Cloudy With a
Chance of Meatballs,” an animated kid-friendly film, plus
free picnic dinners (while supplies last), free popcorn,
face painting, and prize drawings. The Northridge Pool at
Northridge Park will also be open before the movie. No
alcohol, dogs or BBQs please. For more information, call (818) 756-8501.

Rainforest Rhythms

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church at 8520 Winnetka
Ave. in Winnetka will be hosting Rainforest Rhythms on
Saturday, August 7th from 5pm to 8pm. There will be
a South American meal and specialty drinks. Novelty
items for the kids will be on sale and there will also be a
huge Silent Auction with many items. The price is $8 for
adults and children 11 and above, $5 for children 3 to 10
and under 3 are free. Tickets can be purchased through
the church office until Monday, August 2nd and they will
not be sold at the door. Visit our website at www.ourredeemer.org 
or call (818)341-3460.

Family Resource Fair

Whether you’re a job seeker or a local business or
community based organization, the North Valley Family
Resource Fair is a great opportunity to network and share
resources, Saturday, Aug. 7, from 10 am to 2 pm at the
Hansen Dam Recreation Area, 11770 Foothill Blvd.,
Lake View Terrace. Contact Charlene or Cynthia at CDD at
(818) 352-1356.

Jazz Vesper Service

Jazz Vesper Service will be on Sunday, August 8th, at 5
pm with Don Menza at Northridge United Methodist Church,
9650 Reseda Blvd., (818-886-1555). This will be an enjoyable
musical presentation.

Cooking Class

The Jewish Community Center announces “Cooking
Around the World - A Taste of Spain.” This event will be on
Thursday, Aug. 12, at 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. For registration or more
information, please call 818-360-2211or visit our website at nvjcc.org

YMCA to Mammoth

Families looking for a short getaway this summer are
invited to join the Summit Seekers, North Valley Family
YMCA’s (www.ymcala.org/nv), hiking group when it spends
four days in Mammoth, hiking, fishing and rock climbing Aug.
16 to 21. The outing is open to the public. Cost is $195 per
person with a pre-hike organizing meeting at 7 p.m., Aug. 10,
at North Valley. Register at North Valley’s Welcome Center.
Contact Chelsea Good, 818-368-323.

Immunization Info

North Valley Family YMCA (www.ymcala.org/nv), which
operates two preschools, will hold open houses at both locations,
Sat., Aug. 21. The events are open to the public and include fun
for kids (magic show, tumbling lessons, arts & crafts, healthy
snacks) and essential information for parents (immunization
information and school readiness). - 10 am to noon, at the Preschool Learning
Center, (2 to 5 years old), 15950 Chatsworth St. in Granada Hills (818-
891-9214).- 1 to 3 p.m., at the Infant & Preschool Learning Center,
(6 weeks to 5 years old), 11630 Indian Hills Rd., in Mission
Hills (818-898-1131).

Used Book Sale

The Friends of the Granada Hills Library will host a twoday
used book sale on Friday, Aug. 20, from 2 PM to 5 PM;
and Saturday, Aug. 21, from 10 AM to 2 PM. The sale will take
place indoors in the library’s community room. A variety of
books for all ages will be available at excellent prices. Fill a bag
of books for $5.00 each. The Granada Hills Library is located
at 10640 Petit Ave. (corner of Chatsworth St.). Phone number
is 818-368-5687.

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg Tournament sponsored by North Valley Jewish
Community Center, Inc. will be on Aug. 22, starting at 8:30 a.m.
at Van Nuys Masonic Lodge, 14750 Sherman Way, with cash
prizes, continental breakfast, buffet lunch & snacks. Questions?
Call Judi 818-764-6240 or email: judi@mahjonggfunla.com .

Temple Tickets

High Holy Days tickets are available for non-members
at Temple Beth Torah, 16651 Rinaldi Street in Granada Hills,
818-831-0835. $150 per adult - $100 for Seniors (age 62+)
and students (over age 10 through college). Services will be
conducted by Rabbi Michael Mayersohn, Cantor Sharone
Rosen, and the Koleynu Choir.

Independent Study

Hillcrest Christian High School located at 17531 Rinaldi
Street in Granada Hills launches a dynamic independent
study program designed to meet the needs of the growing
home schooling community in the San Fernando Valley. Contact Program
Advisor, Cynthia Peterson at cpeterson@hillcrestchristianschool.org 
or (818) 368 7071.

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