Mason Recreation Center

Registration for Girls Volleyball, spring 2012, begins Thursday, Feb 2, at 1 p.m.,
on a first come, first served basis. A birth certificate is required. Fee is $120, which
includes jersey, shorts, officials’ fees, awards, but not insurance. Three divisions
for ages 8-10, 11-12, 13-15. Mandatory evaluations start Feb. 25, and practices in
March. Call 818-998-6377.
Little Kickers, instructional soccer registration begins Thursday, March 1 at
2 p.m. Fees are $100 for t-shirt, awards. Boys and girls, 3-4 years old. A birth
certificate is required. The park is located at 10500 Mason Ave., Chatsworth.

Hillcrest and LA Baptist

Hillcrest Christian School and Los Angeles Baptist are pleased to announce
their upcoming Open Houses on February 2nd & 3rd. As a part of the ongoing
transition of becoming one unified school starting in the 2012-2013 school year, each
will host an Open House. On Thursday, February 2nd, the South Campus (LAB)
will be open from 6:00 – 8:30 pm. On Friday, February 3rd, the North Campus
(HCS) will also be open from 6:00 – 8:30 pm. For more information, check out www.
hillcrestchristianschool.org or call (818) 368-7071.

Chatsworth High

A pair of 2007 first-round draft choices from Chatsworth High School’s baseball
team will have their jersey numbers retired prior to the noon alumni game on Feb.
4. Eric Sondheimer writes in the Los Angeles Times that Mike Moustakas of the
Kansas City Royals and Matt Dominguez of the Miami Marlins will be honored.
Moustakas is expected to be at the game. Dominguez will be in Florida starting
spring training, Sondheimer reports.

Community Clean-Up

Join Northridge West Neighborhood Council and Temple Ahavat Shalom for
their Day of Service Community Clean-Up on Sunday, Feb. 5, from 12:30 pm to 3:30
pm. They will be working on Tampa Ave., from Devonshire St. to Chatsworth St. in
Northridge. For more information or to RSVP, call Shellie Turer at Temple Ahavat
Shalom at (818) 993-2255 or email PetsRPeopleToo@att.net.

Tom Fields-Meyer

American Jewish University will host a conversation and book signing with Tom Fields-Meyer on Monday, February 6 at 11:00AM at AJU’s Familian Campus, 15600 Mulholland Drive in Bel Air. Fields-Meyer, former senior writer for People, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Forward, will be signing his new book Following Ezra: What One Father Learned About Gumby, Otters, Autism, and Love from His ExtraordinarySon, which is a tender account of a father’s experience through his son Ezra’s Autism diagnosis. For more information or to purchase tickets for $10, please contact Caroline Cohen at 310.440.1246 or visit wcce.ajula.edu.

Bingo Night

The public is invited to our monthly Bingo Night on Thursday, February 9, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm, $5 per person to play all evening (12-15 rounds of Bingo). Prizes awarded to winners at the end of each round. Play as many rounds as you like. No need to stay ‘til the end! This month we will meet at JAVA Centrale (a deli/café next to Pacific Theatres), located
at the corner of Winnetka & Prairie, 9201 Winnetka Ave., Chatsworth. Plenty of free parking. Call to reserve your seats: 818-882-6437. Pay at the door.

E-Waste Collection

Lorne St. PTA, Lorne St. Elementary School and California E-Waste are holding their Second
Annual E-Waste Collection event on Saturday, Feb. 11, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at 17440 Lorne St. in Northridge. For more information, call Pam Richman at Lorne Elementary School at (818) 342-2063.

Center Stage Opera

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us at L’Affair Café on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 6 pm. Soprano Adrien Roberts, mezzo-soprano Danielle Marcelle Bond, and accompanist and MC Jerry Brown will serve up a musical feast. Your full-course dinner includes your choice of entrée: chicken marsala, pasta primavera, or filet of sole. The entire evening is just $49 (including
tax and tip), and advance reservations are required. Call 818-517-4102, or visit us at www.centerstageopera.org, to reserve your seats today! For tickets and further information, call 818-517-4102, or go to www.centerstageopera.org.

Bunco Night

The public is invited to our monthly Bunco Night on Monday, February 13, from
6:30pm to 9:00pm for a fun evening of Bunco & prizes. $5 per person to play. Prizes
awarded to winners at the end of the evening. Meet at Johnny’s Pizza (next to Applebee’s),
located at the corner of Winnetka & Prairie, 9243 Winnetka Ave., Chatsworth. Plenty of
free parking. Reserve your seats: 818-882-6437. Pay at the door.

Sherman Seminar

On Saturday, February 18, 9:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m., Congressman Brad Sherman
will host a Seminar on Refinancing, Home Purchasing & Foreclosure Prevention
at the Sherman Oaks/East Valley Adult Center, 5060 Van Nuys Boulevard. All
constituents are invited to attend. Free parking available on site in public lot on
Hartsook Street and Van Nuys Boulevard.

Del Air Rockhounds

The Del Air Rockhounds Club Education Team, a 6-member team lead by
Maxine Dearborn is all about education in the Earth Sciences. Anyone interested
in learning more about the Club is invited to attend a meeting on the first Thursday
of each month at the united Methodist Church of Northridge, 9650 Reseda Blvd, at
7:30 PM. There is no charge for the school presentations. Donations are gratefully
accepted, however. For more information, visit www.delairrockhounds.org. Email:
delairrockhounds@gmail.com. The public is invited to attend the Club’s annual
Gem Show on Feb. 24 and 25 at the above location.

Car Seat Check-Up Event

The California Highway Patrol in coordination with Northridge Hospital
Medical Center are hosting a Car Seat Check Up Day on Saturday, Feb. 25, 9:00 am
to 1:00 pm, at Northridge Hospital by appointment only. To make an appointment,
call (818) 885-8500 ext. 3437.

Sherman Town Hall Meeting

Congressman Brad Sherman will host a Town Hall meeting from 3 p.m. to 4:30
p.m. on Sunday, February 26th, at Reseda High School, located at 18230 Kittridge
Street. The event, refreshments and parking are free.

Travel to Cuba

The Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce and Chamber
Explorations have announced plans to “Discover Cuba” in October 2012 in a new
opportunity to see the island long closed off to travelers. Anyone interested in the October
Cuba trip is asked to call the Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber at (818) 989-0300 to
reserve a spot or obtain a brochure or email nancy@sanfernandovalleychamber.com.

Adult Education Classes

Get your GED or HS diploma. Upgrade your job skills. Learn a new trade.
Computer Op/repair, parenting, culinary, ServSafe Cert. ESL, construction, healthcare.
Evening & Sat. classes. For information or to enroll, call: Hughes Edu. & Career Ctr.
at 818-587-4335, El Camino Real Comm. Adult School at 818-610-5600, Canoga Park
High School Campus at 818-673-1391, Reseda Adult School at 818-758-3700.

Northridge Hospital Brunch

Save the date for the Northridge Hospital Trauma Center’s Annual Golden Guild
Champagne Brunch, on Sunday, March 25 at the Odyssey Restaurant in Granada
Hills. If you are interested in sponsoring or donating toward this event, please call the
Northridge Hospital Foundation at (818) 885-5341, ext. 2.

CalRTA Meetings

Meetings are now held at the Northridge Women’s Club, 18401 Lassen Street.
Luncheon meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of every other month from October
to June. The business meeting starts at 10:00 am, but many members prefer to come
a little early to socialize, have a cup of coffee and cookie and patronize the Boutique,
Share the Wealth drawing table, Fancy Fingers counter and the Book Sale tables. Our
program is presented after the meeting. We take a half-hour break after the program
for more socializing. A catered luncheon is then served. Luncheon cost: $15 advance
reservations, $17 if paid at the door. Phone (818) 360-5014.

“The-J” Your NEW Jewish Community Center Events 818-360-2211

Forever Friends - A NEW Couples Havurah (30-45) is forming at “The-J.” If
you are interested in meeting new people, sharing fun times and joining with friends in
exciting events and activities please call Amy at 818-470-3406.

f-Stops Camera Club - Do you like taking pictures? Would you like your work
to be critiqued by a professional? Our meetings are held on the second Thursdays of
the month from 7-9:30 pm. We meet at The Village @ Northridge, 9222 Corbin Ave.
Northridge. Please call Monica @ 818-512-4206 for more information.

Community Trip Club - Would you like to explore our community? Our new
club is for singles, couples, families and friends. Call Ellen and Howard @ 818-360-
2211 to get more information.
Parenting Circle - “The Dos and Don’ts of Effective Discipline” will be the topic
of discussion at our lectures on: Thursdays, February 9 and February 23 at Temple
Ahavat Shalom, 18200 Rinaldi Place, from 6:30 – 8 pm. Contact Amy Grofsky-Flores
at 818-470-3406.

Cooking Classes - Come visit with Chef Howard. You will have fun eating and
savoring the tasty and unique dishes you will create and there will be lots of food to
take home and share with your family. The next two classes will be held Thursday,
February 23 (Middle Eastern Cuisine) and Thursday March 22 (A Passover Makeover).
The classes are from 7-9 pm. Please call Ellen @ 818-360-2211 for reservations. There
is limited seating.

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