TONIGHT - 8/4/15 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT - ATTEND AN SFV EVENT

Tonight is a special one - we hope you can attend one of the many National Night Out events. Here is a list for the San Fernando Valley from the Daily News.

Public safety officials across the country are taking time to reach out to the communities they serve as part of Tuesday’s National Night Out.

Communities are holding block parties, barbecuing and organizing caravans around local neighborhoods, with police officers and firefighters bringing out SWAT equipment and fire trucks for the kids to explore. And homeowners are encouraged to leave their porch lights on to promote neighborhood safety.
 
Held on the first Tuesday in August annually since 1984, National Night Out is organized by the National Association of Town Watch, a nonprofit crime-prevention organization.
 
Local cities holding National Night Out events include:
Guadalupe Community Center: Catholic Charities and the Los Angeles Police Department, Topanga Division, cosponsor the event with family activities, 4-7 p.m. 21600 Hart St., Canoga Park. 818-756-3070. www.facebook.com/thelapd
 
Winnetka: 4-7 p.m. 7032 Delco Ave. 818-756-3180. www.facebook.com/thelapd
 
La Crescenta: 5-8 p.m. Parking lot of Ross Dress for Less, 2111 Foothill Blvd. Sergeant Cynthia Gonzalez, 818-248-3464. local.nixle.com/alert/5466469
 
Pacoima: 5-8 p.m. Roger Jessup Recreation Center, 12467 Osborne St. 818-756-8866. www.facebook.com/thelapd
 
Sun Valley: Block party, 5-8 p.m. Industrial Metal Supply, northwest corner of Roscoe Boulevard at Crockett Street and Vineland Avenue. 818-756-8866. www.facebook.com/lapd
 
Tujunga: 5-8 p.m. Little Landers Park, 10116 Commerce Ave. 818-756-8866. www.facebook.com/thelapd
 
Studio City: 5:30-8 p.m. Pinz Bowling Center, 12655 Ventura Blvd. 818-754-8470. www.facebook.com/thelapd
 
Sun Valley: 5:30-9 p.m. Stonehurst Recreation Center, 9901 Dronfield Ave. 818-756-8866. www.facebook.com/thelapd
 
Valley Village: 5:30-9 p.m. Valley Village Park, 5000 Westpark Drive. 818-754-8470. www.facebook.com/thelapd
 
Mission Hills: 6-9 p.m. Brand Park, 15121 Brand Blvd. 818-838-9860. www.facebook.com/thelapd
 
Mission Hills: 6-9 p.m. Andres Pico Adobe, 10940 Sepulveda Blvd. 818-838-9860. www.facebook.com/thelapd
 
North Hills: 6-9 p.m. Nordhoff Street and Sepulveda Boulevard. 818-838-9860. www.facebook/com/thelapd
 
Northridge: Activities, 6 p.m. Screening of “Big Hero 6” (2014), sunset. Northridge Recreation Center, 18300 Lemarsh St. (at Reseda Boulevard). www.cd12.org
 
Reseda: 6-10 p.m. Randal D. Simmons Park, corner of Vanowen Street and Wilbur Avenue. 818-374-7690. www.facebook.com/thelapd

San Fernando: Information on anticrime efforts, drug prevention awareness, community and police partnership to fight crime, neighborhood watch program, children’s activities and refreshments, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday. State Senator Robert Hertzberg is a scheduled guest speaker. City Parking lot (6N), corner of First Street and Maclay Avenue. San Fernando Police Department, 818-898-1267.
 
Sherman Oaks: 6-8 p.m. Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Recreation Center, 14201 Huston St. 818-374-9406. www.facebook.com/thelapd
 
Sylmar: 6-9 p.m. Sylmar Park, 13109 Borden Ave. 818-838-9860. www.facebook.com/thelapd
 
Van Nuys: Block party, 6-9 p.m. 6753 Katherine Ave. 818-374-9406. www.facebook.com/thelapd

[RE]visit [RE]seda Blvd. Art Walk & Scavenger Hunt Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Please join Mayor Eric Garcetti's Great Street Studio, LA Mas, Northridge Sparkle, Northridge Chamber of Commerce, Northridge South Neighborhood Council, and The Museum of the San Fernando Valley to celebrate the reveal of LA's First Great Street - Reseda Blvd! We will be hosting an art walk + scavenger hunt to highlight the unique businesses along Reseda Blvd. while showcasing local artists and artwork. 

[RE]visit [RE]seda Blvd.
Art Walk & Scavenger Hunt 
Thursday, July 30
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
On Reseda Blvd. between Gresham St. and Nordhoff St.
FREE Event

The evening will feature a Bike Village with a free bike share, “Primp Your Ride” bicycle art activities and two hosted bike rides. There will also be a live painting session with local artists, live acoustic-singer songwriter performance, DJ, appearance by 99-Cents Only Stores’ Healthy Living Spokesperson Papa Joe, children’s activities and free restaurant samples along the corridor. Participants will be given a passbook to partake in activities at the participating businesses. Those who complete enough activities will qualify for a raffle where they can win one of three bicycles, certificates for free local services and business and restaurant gift cards.

Featured artists include:

•     Miguel Ayala
•     Mauricio Amilcar Canas
•     Audrey Densmore
•     Emanuel Farias
•     Sharif Farrag
•     Saidah Gray
•     Chandler Juliet
•     Scott Lee
•     Miles Lewis
•     Claire Martin Park
•     Ellen Rundle
•     Public Art Initiative

For more information about the event, visit www.resedablvd.wordpress.com or email resedablvd.greatstreets@gmail.com.

7/18 HISTORY DAY AT CAMPO DE CAHUENGA - PAN FOR GOLD!

Hello all Gold Rush Fans!

Please consider heading over to Campo de Cahuenga this Saturday from Noon - 4:00 pm for this FREE community and fun event!

Based on its historical significance to the United States, the western United States and California, Campo de Cahuenga is just a must to become familiar with and to support.

Folks, this is the Birthplace of CA - since 1847!

If you can attend, please do so. If not, please spread the word about this event and make a date to visit the Campo soon.

EASY transportation if you can reach the Metro Red Line - the Campo is only about 50 steps from the red line exit at Universal City station.

Please consider becoming a member or donor to the Campo too.

Thank you.

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES ARTICLES ON KENT TWITCHELL - MENTION OF THE MUSEUM'S EXHIBIT

A terrific article by Deborah Vankin of The Los Angeles Times on Kent Twitchell, his current mural projects and about his life.

Kent's mural of Michael Jackson, comments about the mural and a couple of mentions about sections of the mural at The Museum of the San Fernando Valley are in the article.

Thank you Deborah!

Please read this article:

Mural artist Kent Twitchell is extra busy at his canvas: L.A.'s streets

5 LA Havens of Film & TV History - The Museum SFV Listed

Nice article by Eve Hill on museums that offer entertainment history - The Museum of the San Fernando Valley was included in the article - read on...


5 LA Havens of Film & TV History

Portrait of director Frank Capra, ca. 1930s. Courtesy of the Margaret Herrick Library

For film and TV buffs, there is no place like Los Angeles. You may spy a celebrity at the local farmers' market, or be shooed away from your neighborhood park by a production assistant protecting a 'hot set.' But if you want to experience meaningful connections to the stories and characters you hold dear, dig deep into film history with the resources below.

http://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/california/articles/5-la-havens-of-film-tv-history/


Thank You Eve!