The San Fernando Valley Sun

Giant Rummage Sale
2021-08-05 09:00 - 2021-08-15 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
August 3 – 15
Franciscan Sisters
1519 Woodworth St.
San Fernando
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Don’t miss out on this huge rummage sale. Some of the things you can expect to see are furniture, clothes, kitchen utensils, sewing materials, antiques, books, lumber, tools, ceramics and much more.

Wild Life Learning Center Now Open
2021-08-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-08-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-08-12 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Wild Life Learning Center
16027 Yarnell St.
Sylmar (818) 362-8711
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wildlife Learning Center (WLC) is a zoological park nestled in an old olive grove in the San Fernando Valley, where visitors can appreciate and learn about animals from around the world. WLC is dedicated to providing life-long care to more than 100 displaced, rescued, and zoo-born wild animals from about 50 different species who call this shady, natural environment home.

Equal Ed- Back To School
2021-08-07 10:00 - 13:00
Saturday, August 7
Phoenix House
11600 Eldridge Ave.
Lakeview Terrace
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Phoenix House in collaboration with SFV LGBT Community Center will be hosting a Back to School Event. This event is for children or youth who are currently in K-12th grade. We will have a FREE resource fair, back to school supplies, music, fun games, and opportunities for raffle prizes. Join us!

3rd Annual School Backpack Giveaway
2021-08-08 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday, August 8
Robinson Park Recreation Center
1081 North Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Non-profits Neighborhood Survants and the Sydney Paige Foundation are partnering for 3rd Annual Back-to-School Giveaway. Students K-12 will receive backpacks while supplies last. There will also be free haircuts and braiding along with food, crafts and entertainment.

Culture & Diversity Film Festival
2021-08-08 12:00 - 19:00
Sunday, August 8
Raleigh Studios
5300 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles
12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The Culture & Diversity Film Festival rejoices in the many colors of our lives and our world by showcasing a diverse selection of films from around the globe. We honor the filmmakers and foster a sense of community and camaraderie among those who create and those who appreciate the artistic expression of our diverse human lives on film.

VL Pop Up Shop
2021-08-08 13:00 - 16:00
Sunday, August 8
Next to La Michoacana
1242 San Fernando Rd.
San Fernando
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Please join us for a pop up shop event this Sunday. We will have giveaways for the first few attendees! We will have vendors that sell clothes, plants, shampoos, sweets and more. Don’t miss out and support local business.

Book Club via Zoom
2021-08-11 18:30 - 19:30
Wednesday, August 11
6:30 p.m.
Please email lziman@lapl.org for the link to the Zoom meeting.
Join our virtual book club as we discuss The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. Set in the hills of Kentucky in the 1930s, an English girl marries an American, then finds herself totally out of her element in a small rural town. She becomes “a pack horse librarian,” taking books by horseback to isolated families up in the hollows of the area. Danger happens—both from within her new family, quick to shoot locals, and the treacherous Kentucky mountains.

Free Covid 19 Testing & Vaccines
2021-08-12 08:00 - 2021-08-14 16:00
August 12 – 14
San Fernando Park
208 Park Ave.
San Fernando
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
What began as an impulse to support the dire testing needs in Los Angeles in the early stages of the pandemic is now a robust network of COVID-19 relief programs across the U.S. tailored specifically to the communities we serve. August 12 and 13 is testing only and Saturday August 14 will offer testing and vaccines.

Upcoming Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics In The City Of San Fernando
2021-08-14 08:30 - 23:30
Saturday, August 14
Kidneys Quest Foundation
San Fernando
1058 N. Maclay Ave
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Mobile vaccination clinic offering the Pfizer vaccine. Residents may register online at MyTurn.ca.gov (click “Start Here”; Answer questions on the next page; enter “91340” and choose “DPH-Mobile Vax Clinic / Kidneys Quest”).

Summertime Indoor Pop-Up Crafters Boutique
2021-08-14 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday, August 14
Mission City Church
777 N. Maclay Ave.
San Fernando (818) 319-9040
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join us this Saturday for a fun day of shopping for unique hand made items. Bring the entire family to enjoy a variety of foods, music, raffles and more. The event will be held inside the gym where it will be cool to keep you out of the heat. We hope to see you there.

Sanctuary Saturdays Teen Yoga Lounge
2021-08-14 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday, August 14
Maroon Arts & Culture
2524 West Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Come into our space at Maroon Headquarters in Burbank each Saturday to start your day with meditation and yoga. Afterwards, bring the teens in your life (ages 12-18) to relax in a safe space with our Director of Programs, Celia. Parents will need to fill out a registration form before dropping their teens off.

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic and Free Dental Screenings
2021-08-14 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday, August 14
Panorama City Branch Library
14345 Roscoe Boulevard
Panorama City
(818) 894-4071
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Free dental screenings for the entire family, and free COVID-19 vaccines for everyone ages 12 and older. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian present with them at the clinic in order to provide consent for the vaccination. No appointment necessary.

Felix and Friends Show at the Comedy Chateau: Birthday Edition
2021-08-14 19:00 - 21:00
Saturday, August 14
The Comedy Chateau
4615 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood
(818) 824-3371
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Comedy Chateau is a high-end comedy club located on the border of North Hollywood and Toluca Lake. We pride ourselves on being a one-stop destination for a night out on the town with our gourmet American Bistro cuisine, craft cocktails and outstanding standup comedy.

The Return of Dirt Pit
2021-08-14 20:00 - 22:30
Saturday, August 14
Dirt Pit Lounge
1165 Western Ave.
Glendale
8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Dirt Pit’s back with another AH-mazing lineup of brilliant, beautiful comics from your favorite backyard in Glendale. The show is FREE, the booze is CHEAP, and the raccoons are feral.

Bright Beginnings
2021-08-16 09:00 - 11:00
Monday, August 16
Pioneer Park
828 Harding Ave.
San Fernando (818) 898-1290
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
The objective and goal of the Bright Beginnings Program is to provide a safe, nurturing and learning environment for children ages 3 to 5 years. The program will focus on cognitive growth and positive self-imagery by providing opportunities for children to observe, explore, discover, question, problem solve, and share experiences.

Mission City Trail Clean Up
2021-08-21 08:00 - 10:00
Saturday, August 21
Civic Center Parking Lot
1000 First St.
San Fernando (818) 898-1290
8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Show your community pride and join us to clean up the Mission City Trail! Please call for more information.

Burbank Certified Farmers' Market
2021-08-21 08:00 - 12:00
Saturday, August 21
Olive & Glenoaks
Burbank
burbankfarmersmarket.org
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
One of the oldest Farmers Markets in Southern California (over 30 years), all of our produce is certified California grown. Most of our produce is grown on family-owned farms–some of which have been in business for 100 years. All our farmers are inspected by the Los Angeles County Health Department.

Sixth Year Anniversary Party @ 8one8
2021-08-21 10:00 - 14:00
Saturday, August 21
8one8 Brewing (818)
8951 De Soto Ave.
Canoga Park
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
On 8-18-15 the ribbon was cut at the Brewery and an idea was transformed into reality. Every year adds to our story of opening a local craft brewery that would embrace our hometown of The San Fernando Valley. It’s time to celebrate another year at The Valley’s Brewery on 8-21-21 with each other and great craft beer!

Vanguard Overdress Tournament
2021-08-21 11:00 - 14:00
Saturday, August 21
We Can Be Heroes Comics
20936 Devonshire St.
Chatsworth (818) 960-4699
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join us for our now weekly Vanguard Overdress TCG Tournament. Casual Play will be from 11:00am to 12:00pm as well as after the end of the tournament.
If you are looking to learn how to play the game feel free to come by and learn from a few of our more experienced players. Please call for more information.

2021 Foster Family Day
2021-08-21 11:00 - 14:00
Saturday, August 21
Crossroads Community Church 25300 Rye Canyon Rd.
Santa Clarita (661) 775-9502
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join us for a fun community event to support and show love to foster children in the Santa Clarita Valley and the families caring for them. There will be food, water slides, face painting and more! All foster children will receive age appropriate items just for them.

All Valley Flea Market
2021-08-21 19:00 - 23:00
Saturday, August 21
HALFTIME by vs.
19539 Ventura Blvd.
Tarzana (661) 904-8424
7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
This event is for the entire family. Featuring 30+ experiences including food, art, clothes, shoes, and live performances throughout the night!

Plantmade Wellness Club: Yoga + Sound Bath
2021-08-22 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday, August 22
Woodbridge Park
11240 Moorpark St.
N. Hollywood
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join us for a morning of Yoga! As the city continues to open up, we would like to invite you to join us in a confidence boosting morning of high vibrations, affirmations, and mindfulness. This is an open level yoga event. We encourage any and everyone to join us! Please bring your own yoga mats.

Meow At The Moon
2021-08-22 19:00 - 21:00
Sunday, August 22
Griffith Park Zoo Drive
Pecan Grove Picnic Area
Los Angeles (323) 351-8152
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Please join us on Sunday, August 22 as we celebrate the Sturgeon Full Moon. This is a FREE event in Griffith Park on Zoo Drive. The location is easy to find, restrooms and plenty of parking. Come Meow at the Moon with us! Please call for more information or visit: www.majicmeows.com

New Volunteer Orientation
2021-08-23 16:15 - 17:00
Monday, August 23
Sylmar Library
14561 Polk St.
Sylmar (818) 367-6102
4:15 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Students, did you know you can write blogs or a book, music and movie reviews for the library and receive community service credit for high school graduation? Become a virtual library volunteer to give back to your local community, while sprucing up your resume for future employment. Attend a Teen Volunteer Orientation via Zoom, and learn how you can help the library by volunteering your time.

The Art of Journaling for Seniors
2021-08-24 11:00 - 12:00
Tuesday, August 24
City of San Fernando Park & Rec
Las Palmas Park
505 S. Huntington St.
San Fernando (818) 898-7340
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Destress and improve your memory through creative writing. Register by calling the number above.

GAP Summer Community Outing
2021-08-27 10:30 - 15:30
Friday, August 27
Lake Balboa Park
6300 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys (310) 701-9930
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The program includes support on college campuses, internships and volunteer opportunities with community partners, and a wide selection of workshops and activities designed to spark passion and bolster independence. Please call the number above for more information.

Cave Of Munits Group Hike
2021-08-28 07:00 - 10:00
Saturday, August 28
Cave of Munits
24501 Vanowen St.
West Hills
7 a.m. – 10.m.
This will be a short 1.7 mile hike, there is no shade on our way so bring shades, water and/or a hat. Free street parking outside of the entrance. There will be some climbing involved to get in the cave and over it… there is also a short rope you will need to use to help get up to the cave. Let’s have some fun.

MROD Volunteer Corps Clean Up
2021-08-28 08:00 - 10:00
Saturday, August 28
Corner of Sutter / Van Nuys
Pacoima (818) 485-0600
8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Join the team MROD, community leaders and neighbors to beautify our community impacted by illegal dumping and blight in a piloted BACK2WORK event focused on community cleaning and job opportunity. Gloves and tools will be supplied, a face mask is required, and light refreshments will be provided.
