CSUN University News Clippings

Free Introduction to Chinese Medicine

Michael Gonzalez shares his knowledge of the history and practice of Chinese medicine and demonstrates some treatments including Acupuncture, Qi Gong, Cupping and maxibustion. He speaks about stress and pro-active health care.

Sylmar Library. 14561 Polk Street (at Glenoaks) Sylmar. (818) 367-6102.

Friday Nov. 6 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

1st Annual “Live Dance Inspire” Danzone Benefit Dinner

Funds benefit children’s classes offered at Danzone. Dinner, silent auction, live entertainment, dancing.

Palacio Torres 12341 San Fernando Rd. Sylmar. For ticket information e-mail lenny@danzoneonline.com or call (818) 837-7964.

Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m to 4 p.m.

Veterans Car Show

Event includes car show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is a kick-off for the Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday. There will be a tribute to Isaac Avila. Ritchie Valens Recreation Center and Park 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima.

Sunday, Nov. 8 at 12:30 p.m.

The 34th Annual San Fernndo Valley CROP Hunger Walk

CROP stands for Communities Reaching Out to People seeks to end hunger and poverty in their own communities and around the world. The walk is held with the San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council.

The walk begins at St.Paul’s United Methodist church at 5619 Lindley in Tarzana.

For information about becoming a walker or to sponsor a walker call Rhetta Alexander at (818) 718-6460 x 3007.

Wednesday, Nov. 11; Parade starts at 11:11 a.m.

6th Annual Veterans Day Parade

The Largest Veterans Day Parade Ever in the SFV. Honoring those who served past and present. The 2009 Grand Marshal will be Admiral Michael G. Mullen, U.S. Navy Chairman of he Joint Chiefs of Staff. Parade route begins at Laurel Canyon and San Fernando Mission and ends at Laurel Canyon and Paxton in front of Ritchie Valens Park. This year’s parade is dedicated to the memory of Alfred Anthony Flores, Jr.

For more information contact (818) 837- 7767 or e-mail amelena@sfvp.org.

Saturday Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Diabetes Health Fair

Blood pressure and body fat analysis, glucometer training with free glucometers, foot infection and eye care, healthy cooking demonstrations, raffles, prizes and snacks.

Pacoima Family Source Center 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. Pacoima. For more information call the Latino Diabetes Association - LDA (323) 837-9869

Sunday, Nov. 8 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Valley Interfaith Council Middle East Forum

This presentation will feature representatives of organizations that are working to build “pathways to peace” in the Middle East. Speakers include Salam Al Marayati, Eisha Mason, Sanford Weiner and Sr. Anne Field. Speakers will describe their organizatins’ efforts to reach out to Israelis and Palestinians in the Middle East and U.S. St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church 3646 Coldwater Canyon Blvd. Studio City

Now until Nov. 13

Deaf View/Image Art Exhibit

Cal State Northridge’s National Center on Deafness “De’VIA” holds this art show featuring 20 paintings created by deaf artists.

CSUN’s Chisholm Hall, 18111 Nordhoff St. Northridge.

Saturday, Nov. 7-8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Intertribal Arts Marketplace

The largest Native American market in Southern California with entertainment and native artisans.See the Lakota Tipi on display and learn about it’s history. Meet the potters, jewelers, sculptors, painters, weavers, woodcarvers and more. Dancers, singers, storytellers and musicians perform throughout the day. Live demonstrations, a children’s craft village and food including Piki bread will be available.

Autry National Museum.

Thursday Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m.

Sylmar Youth Task Force Meeting

An update will be provided by the LAPD on the gang injunction and juvenile crime, neighborhood watch, community food drive and the mobile skate park.

St. Didacus Parish Center Room 1 14337 Astoria Street Sylmar.

Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m.

Internet Safety for Children Presentation

The Internet is one of the most powerful tools of education, communication, and entertainment the world has ever seen, but there are risks for children. A special presentation by the Los Angeles Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force will be made. This event will teach parents best practices for protecting their children from being exposed to inappropriate content or contact with strangers while using the Internet. Free photo and fingerprint child IDs will be available. Those who RSVP will be eligible to win tickets for four to Disneyland.

Centers for Learning School 8854 Haskell Ave. North Hills. For more information call 818 894-3213 or visit www.centersoflearning.com/lapd.htm.

Nov. 15

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival Film Submission Deadline

The 18th annual festival takes place next February. The PAFF is currently accepting film submission for its 18th Annual signature event. Films should preferably depict positive and realistic images and can be of any genre.

For the PAFF’s complete guidelines for film submissions, including application and fee information, visit www.paff.org.

COMING SOON:

Friday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Check-in at 7 p.m. Games begin

Charity Poker Toy Drive Event

This event is a benefit for the annual Project Living Hope Toy Giveaway.

For more information or to make a donation contact: Officer Michael Scott 661 753-7827 or scottsoldier@aol.com. Palacio Banquet Hall 12341 San Fernando Road Sylmar.