School's Out, Keep Children and Youth Safe, Get Them Involved In Activities
For many youth and children, summer means vacation, no school or homework, and
carefree times until school resumes in the Fall season. LAUSD schools have
finished their regular school year and drivers need to be especially alert as
streets now abound with children and youth playing. For many parents, summer
becomes a struggle to provide supervision or activities that can keep children
and youth safe as they have fun. Many children or youth wander the streets
aimlessly out of boredom, falling prey to unsafe or even illegal activities.
Ideas are numerous and resources are plentiful in Winnetka, ranging from public,
low or no cost facilities, to private facilities that can provide for more
specific needs. The City of Los Angeles has numerous
parks that have activities such as arts,
crafts, sports, cheerleading, martial arts, and dance. Some facilities have
other services such as daycare and swimming. Call today and enroll your child in
an activity that will make their summer safe and memorable.
Winnetka Rec Center Classes
There's still time to sign up for great activities and classes at the Winnetka
Recreation Center for this summer.
Summer Brochure
(2 mgs)
Summer Basketball
Summer Basketball Spanish
Summer Camp
Summer Classes
Also try Woodland Hills Recreation Center
5858 Shoup Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone: (818) 883-9370
AREA POOLS:
Woodland Hills Pool
5858 Shoup Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 756-9363
Northridge Pool
10088 Reseda Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91324
(323) 906-7953
Granada Hills Pool
16730 Chatsworth St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Phone: (818) 360-7107
Youth Expo: Oct 25
The WNC Youth Committee is planning the West Valley Youth Expo (Fair) to be held
on Saturday October 25th 2008 from 10am to 2PM at the Winnetka Elementary School
in Winnetka.
This event is free to the public and promises to be an exciting opportunity for
residents, agencies, and businesses to come together to have fun, learn about
programs and resources within the local community, and directly access programs.
The event will be comprised of representatives of social service, educational,
healthcare, recreational, private, and public agencies and businesses in the San
Fernando Valley area that provide programs and services for youth and families
at low or no cost.
For more information and registration, please contact
talanschweizer@yahoo.com or (818)
359- 2895.
Board Requests Shopping Cart Theft Solution
On April 16, 2008 the WNC sent a letter to the City Planning Department
approving a request by Longs for a zone variance at 19725 Vanowen St. The Board
believes that the project will beautify the area and the landscaping plan is
particularly welcoming. The plan calls for remodeling Marshalls, converting the
old CVS into a Longs and adding trees, flowers, a walkway and a patio on the
west side of the parking lot. Near the patio would be smaller stores for eating
and gathering.
However, the Board did request that Longs and Vallarta install a shopping cart
theft prevention system to help address abandoned shopping carts which are
scattered around the community.
Read the Letter.
WNC Against Proposed DWP Rate Increases
The board voted unanimously at the January 2008 meeting against the proposed DWP
rate increases. The motion read:
"The WNC supports the NC/LADWP Memorandum of Understanding Oversight Committee
January 5, 2008 Resolution regarding proposed LADWP Rate Actions for 2008-2010
to not approve any LADWP rate increases until the information and
recommendations of the IEA Survey can be considered by the Mayor, Controller,
City Council, and Neighborhood Councils so as to allow all to make informed
decisions." A letter was sent to the DWP MOU Oversight Council.
Read the Letter.
Due to challenges with LAUSD, principal Caren Guthmans has requested that the
funds be increased to $3,000 to pay for tables and umbrellas outside the parent
center. The WNC is currently coordinating with the principal to move
forward on these exciting projects.
Books for Winnetka
WNC Approved $2,500 to buy dictionaries, encyclopedias and books for the
Multicultural Learning Center
in Winnetka at 7510 DeSoto during the April 2008 meeting. The center is a public
charter school within LAUSD that serves approximately 250 children in grades
Kindergarten through 8th grade. A main component of its program is that conducts
classes in both English and Spanish and promotes bilingual language acquisition.
The school librarian, Mrs. Anderson made a presentation to the board about the
school and the need.
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Family Cultural Earth Day:
August 10
Come to party, come to dance, come to hear the best music, when the Winnetka
Neighborhood Council launches a new community event, “Family Cultural Earth Day”
as part of the Valley Cultural Center’s
Free Concerts in the Park ongoing free series on Sunday August 10th, from 2 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m at Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Woodland Hills
at the Lou Bredlow Pavilion.
 Headlining Sunday’s concert is Grammy Award and Oscar Award winning, B.J.
Thomas at 6 p.m. Many of B.J.’s signature hits—the Oscar-winning “Raindrops
Keep Fallin’ On My Head,” the million-selling, “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another
Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song,” and his career-igniting cover of Hank
Williams’ “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.”
The Winnetka Neighborhood Council brings Family Cultural Earth Day to Warner
Park with eco-friendly workshops and informational booths with tips and products
on how to conserve energy. The purpose of the event is to bring residents and
businesses together to have fun and learn about energy conservation that can
help the environment and save money.
The event will feature businesses and organizations from the greater Los
Angeles area, live entertainment/music, food, games, gifts and prizes, and guest
speakers. It will showcase the latest products and ideas to consumers that
promote energy conservation such as energy efficient lighting, solar and
alternative power systems, irrigation systems, energy efficient appliances,
windows, doors, and air conditioning/heating systems. Fuel efficient and
alternative fuel vehicles, waste disposal systems, and countless other ways to
save money will be featured.
The Greenbike™ will have a
celebrity Greenbike Ride which ends at the Warner Park and all celebrities’ will
after finish the ride give their signature on one bike which be raffle of during
the afternoon.
The Mayor's Office is planning to donate 100 one gallon trees for give away.
The board plans to provide fans as giveaways. The committee is seeking sponsors,
offering booths and working on other promotional material.
The Winnetka Neighborhood Council is an advisory Board to the City of Los
Angeles City Council. We are certified by the City of Los Angeles to represent
the community of Winnetka in City matters and work to improve the community. Our
job is to interact with directly with our stakeholders and take your concerns
and needs back to the City Council member or City departments. Stakeholders are
defined as people to live, work or own property in Winnetka. Contact T.J.
Martens at (818) 772-9275.
The Valley Cultural Center serves the greater San Fernando Valley as the
prominent resource in promoting the
performing and visual arts. With the active support and participation of the
community, our mission is to entertain, enrich and educate current and future
generations. We offer diverse programs and events as well as recognize
outstanding achievements in the arts.
A variety of food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Patrons
are allowed to bring blankets, beach/lawn chairs, picnic baskets and coolers.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Sorry, NO canopies, glass containers, alcoholic beverages, cans, audio
recorders, video cameras, barbecue grills.
Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Center Park is located at 5800 Topanga Canyon
Boulevard, Woodland Hills. Parking is available in the parking structures on
Califa Street for $8 or in parking structures east of Owensmouth Avenue between
Califa Street and Oxnard Street.
Flyer
Press Release
Stakeholder Survey
The Los Angeles City Charter calls for each Neighborhood Council to survey
its stakeholders at least once every two years, to assess whether they have met
applicable goals set forth in the Charter. Please download, print and complete
the attached
Survey and bring it to the next meeting or submit it to
DONE Before
JUNE 30, 2008.
We need to collect 100 completed surveys.
Survey in Spanish. You may now
complete the survey online.
WNC Plans Mural for Sunny Brae Elementary
During the December 2007 meeting the WNC re-allocated the $2,500 that was
approved during the September 2007 meeting for Sunny Brae Elementary School in Winnetka.
The original plan was to provide masonry near
the lunch area and plants for the student garden. Because of hurdles with LAUSD,
Susan Lasken the principal has requested that the funds be used for a mural that
would face the street and serve to beautify the neighborhood. This project is being
coordinated through the Public Works Committee.
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