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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.

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.

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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.


7/23/2008 7:00 PM
Events Committee Meeting

7/24/2008 5:30 PM
Community Workshop: Warner Center Specific Plan

7/24/2008 6:30 PM
Public Works Committee

7/26/2008 9:00 AM
Community Workshop: Warner Center Specific Plan

7/26/2008 7:00 PM
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory: Movies in the Park

7/27/2008 6:00 PM
Pretzel Logic: Concerts in the Park

7/28/2008 6:30 PM
Events Committee Meeting

8/2/2008 7:00 PM
Sleepless In Seattle: Movies in the Park

8/3/2008 6:00 PM
Malo: Concerts in the Park

8/4/2008 6:30 PM
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