Monday, November 3, 2008

Upcoming Local Events and Celebrations

Great California ShakeOut Drill (Thursday, November 13, 2008): More than 3.4 million people in earthquake-endangered Southern California, including 1.8 million from Los Angeles County, are currently registered to participate. Register online.

Special Olympics Tri-Valley Bowl-A-Thon and raffle (Saturday, November 15, 2008, 10 am - 12 pm and 1 - 3 pm): AMF Rocket Bowl, 9171 De Soto Ave., Chatsworth. The entry fee is $20 per person, with proceeds benefiting the Special Olympics. You can register as a 3-person team or sign up and be placed on an existing team. One Special Olympics Athlete will join each team as Team Captain. You can also sponsor a Special Olympics Athlete. Call (818) 342-0017 for details.

Child Car Seat Safety Workshop (Saturday, November 15, 2008, 10 am - 12 pm): 7006 Alabama Ave., Canoga Park. RSVP with David Flores at dflores@neworg.us or call (818) 887-3877. Eligible participants will get a free child car seat.

Safety Fair (Sunday, November 16, 2008, 2 - 5 pm): Be prepared for earthquakes, wildfires, floods and other disasters. Fire Station 87, 10124 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. Call (818) 756-8501 for details.

Children's Day celebration (Saturday, November 22, 2008, 9 am - 4 pm): More than 30,000 kids from across the San Fernando Valley are expected for this first-time event at Woodley Park, between Victory Blvd. and Burbank Blvd., Van Nuys. Radio Disney, NBC's Fritz Coleman, David Beckham Soccer Academy, Laker Greats, L.A. Kings, Elmo, the voice of Bart Simpson, music, rides, sports and more.

Holiday Toy Express (Sunday, November 23, 2008): Arrives at the Chatsworth Depot at 6 pm, with a festive gathering beginning at 5 pm.

Chatsworth Holiday Parade (Sunday, December 14, 2008, 1 pm): Devonshire Street.

LAPD Devonshire PALS are collecting new and unwrapped toys, games and books for underprivileged youth through Friday, December 19, 2008. Bring items to the Devonshire police station, 10250 Etiwanda Ave., Northridge. For details, call Elizabeth Sandoval at (818) 772-1717 or Dan Slater at (818) 756-8270.

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