Chatsworth Neighborhood Council
Chatsworth Neighborhood Council
Breaking News from your Chatsworth Neighborhood Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Thursday, October 9, 2008
Having Trouble Dealing With Metrolink Trauma?
Chatsworth Support Group Can Help You Cope

Please share your thoughts with other first-responders, volunteers
Greetings!
It is important that we get the word out.  Many Chatsworth-area residents are suffering in silence, 

This free program is open to all adults.  Babysitting is available.


-- Chatsworth Neighborhood Council, (818) 464-3511

About the Council

The mission of the Chatsworth Neighborhood Council is to provide an open forum for public discussion of issues concerning the Chatsworth community and to facilitate communication between the City of Los Angeles and Community Stakeholders.

Map of Chatsworth Neighborhood Council boundaries.  Click here.

When We Meet

All volunteer committees meet monthly.  Meetings begin at 7 p.m. at the Chatsworth Train Depot at  10038 Old Depot Plaza Road, Chatsworth, unless otherwise noted.

  • 1st Wednesday:
  • CNC Board at Lawrence Middle  School.

  • 2nd Tuesday:
  • Beautification.

  • 3rd Tuesday:
  • Equestrian.

  • 3rd Wednesday:
  • Enhancement.

  • 3rd Thursday:
  • Land Use.

  • 4th Tuesday:
  • Outreach.
     
  • 4th Wednesday:
  • Public Safety & Transportation at Rockpointe Club House, 22300 Devonshire St.

  • Election Committee, TBA

    Check the CNC website for last-minute changes.

  • Quick Links
    Quick Phones

    Neighborhood Council

    (818) 464-3511

    West Valley Alliance (graffiti removal)
    (818) 885-8885

    Police Tipoff Line
    (818) 832-0563

    L.A. City Infoline
    311

    City Services

    Zero Waste
    The City has a Zero Waste team soliciting opinions on how to reduce solid waste. Find out how you can participate. Zero waste brochure.

    Bureau of Sanitation
    The BOS is working to convert our solid waste into renewable energy. Read the brochure.

    Be Prepared for
    the 'Big One'

    This is the 150th anniversary of the last great San Andreas Earthquake. Dare to Prepare is a campaign to prepare for the next big quake. Find out what you can do at the Dare to Prepare site. Read the LAFD letter.

    Free Shade Trees
    You can get free shade trees through DWP. Read about the Trees for a Green LA program

    DWP Residential Energy and Water Saving Programs
    The DWP offers incentives to recycle your old refrigerator and buy an energy efficient one. Other appliance incentives are available too. Receive $100 towards an ultra low flush toilet. Read about DWP rebates.
     
    Online Service Requests
    You can place service requests for street repair, tree trimming, downed trees or palm fronds in the street online.
    This is a service provided by the  Bureau of Street Services.

    Property Activity Reports
    Did you know that you can view all permit requests for a property online? Click here to access the City's online reporting system. Enter in the address and view the permits.
    This is a service provided by the Department of Building and Safety.
     
    --Adapted from the PRNC newsletter.
    Whether you were a first-responder, a volunteer, or a neighbor living in the Chatsworth community, join this group for conversation and grief/trauma education. This support meeting is planned to help you cope with thoughts and feelings about the Metrolink train tragedy.

    When: Saturday, Oct. 11
    Time: 10 a.m. - Noon
    Where: St. Stephen Presbyterian Church community room, 20121 Devonshire St., at the corner of Winnetka Avenue
    RSVP and Questions: support@chatsworthcouncil.org
    (818) 464-3511
    Refreshments will be served.
     
    The program will be facilitated by Our House Grief Support Center, Randi Wolfson, LMFT, Adult Program Coordinator, in cooperation with the Chatsworth Neighborhood Council's Outreach Committee.
     
    This meeting is designed for adults 18 years of age and over.

    For those needing further counseling or therapeutic services, please contact: San Fernando Valley Mental Health Center at 10605 Balboa Blvd., Suite 100, Granada Hills, (818) 832-2400 or  West Valley Mental Health Center at 7621 Canoga Ave., Canoga Park, (818) 598-6900.

    The 24-hour crisis hotline is (800) 854-7771.


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    Metrolink logoWhether you were a first-responder, a volunteer, or a neighbor living in the Chatsworth community, join this Chatsworth Neighborhood Council sponsored group for conversation and grief/trauma education. This support meeting is planned to help you cope with thoughts and feelings about the Metrolink train tragedy.

    Meet 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Oct. 11 at the St. Stephen Presbyterian Church community room, 20121 Devonshire St., at the corner of Winnetka Avenue. RSVP and questions: support@chatsworthcouncil.org or phone (818) 464-3511. Refreshments will be served.

    StarburstEnjoy an all-you-can-eat Pasta Dinner, sponsored by S.O.L.I.D., to support the Devonshire police, 5 p.m. -7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, at the St. Nicholas Church at the corner of Balboa and Plummer.  Tickets are $6.  For information, call (818) 756-9011.

    StarburstThe Chatsworth Neighborhood Council is sponsoring a free first-aid class on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  The class will be held at the Chatsworth Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 21500 Lassen St. RSVP at firstaid@chatsworthcouncil.org. Space is limited.

    StarburstJoin Boy Scout Troop 921 as they clean up Stoney Point Trails at the north end of Topanga Canyon Boulevard below the 118 freeway, 8 a.m. - noon on Saturday, Oct. 25.  For information, email scoutingus@aol.com.

    FlagSaturday, Nov. 1 is election day in Chatsworth.  Vote to fill 10 open seats on the Chatsworth Neighborhood Council. Balloting is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Chatsworth Train Depot, 10038 Old Depot Plaza Road. Details HERE.

    StarburstMore than 3.4 million people in earthquake-endangered Southern California are currently registered to participate in the Great California ShakeOut Drill on Nov. 13, and 1.8 million are from Los Angeles County. Register HERE.

    Chatsworth Neighborhood CouncilHoliday Toy Express arrives at the Chatsworth Depot, Sunday, Nov. 23, at 6 p.m. with a festive gathering beginning at 5 p.m.


    SantaThe Chatsworth Holiday Parade is scheduled to march down Devonshire Street beginning at 1 p.m., Sunday,  Dec. 14.



    CNC Contact

    Chatsworth Neighborhood Council
    Post Office Box 3395
    Chatsworth, CA 91313-3395

    Ph:  (818) 464-3511
    Fax: (818) 464-3585

    Email:
    info@chatsworthcouncil.org
    Web:
    http://www.chatsworthcouncil.org

    Complete CNC activities calendar:
    http://www.chatsworthcouncil.org/activities.php

    Complete community events calendar:
    http://www.chatsworthcouncil.org/events.php