Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa

Kids Beach Clean Up
2024-04-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Sat, April 13 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Dockweiler Youth Center
12505 Vista Del Mar
Playa del Rey, CA 90293
In Celebration of Earth Day, the LA County Department of Beaches and Harbors is partnering with Heal the Bay to host a Kids Beach Cleanup. This FREE event will feature a traveling tidepool, arts & crafts, and a cultural environmental music performance by 3rd Rock Hip Hop. Check-in and cleanup supplies will be at the Dockweiler Youth Center. All cleanup volunteers must print, complete, and submit a signed beach cleanup waiver form to join the cleanup.

County Budget Town Hall
2024-04-17 17:00 - 18:30
From County Supervisor Holly Mitchell:
Join us for a Virtual 2nd District Town Hall: The LA County Budget and Office Budget Priorities on Zoom (the first of three) to learn more about the County budget process and to share your feedback on Second Supervisorial District community priorities for the upcoming 2024-25 County budget cycle.
Spanish, Korean, and ASL translations will be available.
To dial in call 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 818 1514 5454

Marina Culture Jam
2024-04-21 11:30 - 14:30, 2024-05-26 11:30 - 14:30, 2024-06-09 11:30 - 14:30 | Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, 90292
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
The Marina Culture Jam is back! This FREE arts series features a diverse range of live performances, plus cultural arts & crafts activities for the whole family.
For more information visit: beaches.lacounty.gov.

Electronic Donation Drive
2024-04-27 08:00 - 14:00

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
2024-04-27 10:00 - 14:00
Got Leftover Prescription Drugs? Clean them out; Keep them safe; and Take them back!
Don’t be surprised by what medications are in your medicine cabinet. If you haven’t used them, don’t need them, or they’re expired, drop them off at a FREE and anonymous collection site near you.
The 26th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 27, 2024 – 10AM to 2PM The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of leftover PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Check https://www.dea.gov/takebackday for the locations closest to you.

Budget Town Hall
2024-04-27 13:00 - 15:00
The Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates are sponsoring a virtual Town Hall on the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, which will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom.
The Mayor is required by the City Charter to release her Proposed Budget for the next fiscal year by April 22 (extended from the 20th this year due to the weekend). The City Council must act on that Budget by the end of May. Before then, the City Council Budget, Finance and Innovative Committee will hold hearings with each of the City Departments and labor partners. The Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates are typically invited to make a presentation with our budget recommendations.
This April 27th Town Hall is an opportunity for you to get familiar with the Proposed Budget and related online resources so you are equipped to make your voice heard with the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee, the City Council and the Mayor. New Council File 24-0600 has been opened and the proposed Budget and related documents will be posted there once they have been released. There is where your NC can file its budget-related Community Impact Statements and where public comments may be submitted.
Please register to receive the Town Hall Zoom link, to submit any Budget-related questions you may have, and to make a language interpretation request.

LAPD Virtual Business Town Hall
2024-05-09 16:00 - 17:00
Business Town Hall With LAPD
Own or operate a local business? Don’t forget to register for our CD11/LAPD town hall discussion about how to address commercial burglaries, retail theft, and other crimes impacting our local business community.
RSVP here
https://rb.gy/wahoeh

Fire Service Day
2024-05-11 08:00 - 13:00
The men and women of your Los Angeles Fire Department warmly welcome you to visit an LAFD Fire Station on Saturday, May 11, 2024, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
The second Saturday of each May is designated as “Fire Service Day” in the City of Los Angeles – a citywide open firehouse celebration, when we plan and prepare for your visit to a Neighborhood Fire Station.
This year, our theme is “Celebrating Community Resilience”, with a focus on strengthening the connections that benefit our entire community in times of crisis.
We’re eager to have you spend part of you day with us on Saturday, May 11, to learn about our team, tools and training – but more importantly, for us to learn of your needs and concerns regarding emergency response and disaster preparedness.
While all LAFD Neighborhood Fire Stations ** will be welcoming your visit between 10 AM and 4 PM on Saturday, May 11, 2024, the following Focal Sites will also offer special LAFD displays and demonstrations, as well as introduce this year’s four Honorary Fire Chiefs:

Central Bureau Focal Site: Fire Station 12 (Highland Park) MAP
South Bureau Focal Site: Fire Station 112 (San Pedro Waterfront) MAP
Valley Bureau Focal Site: Fire Station 88 (Sherman Oaks) MAP
West Bureau Focal Site: Fire Station 69 (Pacific Palisades) MAP

**NOTE: Because Fire Stations 51, 80 and 114 are located on secure airport grounds, they regretfully cannot be open to the public.
Some LAFD Stations will be offering special food, entertainment and more. View their Fire Service Day event flyers:

Fire Station 63 (Venice)

Beautification Conference
2024-05-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Pan Pacific Park, 7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, 90036
On behalf of the City of Los Angeles Board of Public Works, the Office of Community Beautification, and Keep Los Angeles Beautiful, we are pleased to invite you to the Sixth Annual Beautification Conference held Tuesday, May 21, at Pan Pacific Park. The conference will be held inside the Recreation Center at 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036.
About the Conference:
Join us for an opportunity to network and collaborate with other Angelenos on topics focused around beautifying the City. More than 250 attendees and 30 exhibitors will gather to discuss current beautification efforts, share resources available to LA residents, and exchange valuable information through informative panels.
Local leaders, speakers, and attendees
Inspiring keynote speakers
Learn about community beautification opportunities, sustainable gardening, and practices in the home
Event is free and open to all (registration required)
Interactive Resource Exposition
Live Sustainable Gardening Workshop
100 shade trees available, restrictions apply*
Rain barrel raffle, restrictions apply*
More information about the conference and Registration link is available here: http://laocb.org/keep-la-beautiful/beautification-conference/
You can also call to ask any question at 213-978-0228
Registration :Sessions are free and open to all, but registration is required to participate.
*To be considered for the shade trees and rain barrel giveaways you must be a City of L.A. resident and be present during the event to claim your prize.
Proof of residence will be required (driver’s license or photo ID and your DWP bill).

Budget Day
2024-06-15 09:00 - 12:30 | City Hall
Budget Advocates Report to NCs 2024.04 April

Westchester Public Safety Discussion
2024-06-20 17:30 - 18:30 | LAWA Police Station, 9160 Loyola Blvd, 90045
Following this week’s incident at Westchester Park, Councilwoman Traci Park’s Office is holding a joint meeting with LAPD at 5:30pm on Thursday, June 20 at the LAX Police Headquarters to discuss community safety concerns. The meeting will be held at 9160 Loyola Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
Please join us and make sure you’re signed up for CD11 emails at cd11.lacity.org for more details. Your safety is our top priority. See you there!
To view the Public Safety Update on YouTube, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qyIFqogZ3M

Big Dog Walk For Life Postponed
2024-06-22 08:00 - 12:00
LA Animal Services has made the decision to postpone the large-scale Big Dog Walk for Life and Shelter Clean Up event that was scheduled on June 22 to ensure we maximize assistance to animals in our shelters while keeping our animals, volunteers, and staff safe.
We deeply appreciate the enthusiastic response to the Big Dog Walk for Life and Shelter Clean Up event, and we look forward to reimagining it this Fall with all of you. We will keep you informed of new developments and look forward to coming together for an exciting and successful event.
Please remember that, even without a large group event, dog walking happens every day in the shelters, and those who are new to this can still sign up to get trained on safe handling and taking dogs out for exercise.

LA Animal Services is calling on Angelenos to help make a BIG difference on Saturday, June 22, 2024. All six LA Animal Centers are participating in the first Big Dog Walk for Life & Shelter Clean Up event. From 8AM-12PM, volunteers and the public can visit the Animal Services Center of their choice and take a big dog out for a walk, or help by cleaning dog kennels while our canine friends are out on a walk.
For more information and to RSVP, visit laanimalservices.com/bigdogwalk

Fourth of July Parade
2024-07-04 11:00 - 14:00
Join the Neighborhood Council of Westchester Playa as we recognize our 2024 NCWP Stars of the Neighborhood during Westchester’s annual Fourth of July Parade. The purpose of the award is to identify and honor those unsung heroes of our community who quietly, persistently and without fanfare voluntarily perform good deeds that serve the needs of their neighbors and/or the community.
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on July 4. The theme for the 24th Annual Parade is Sounds of Summer, which celebrates all of the great music and special things that make summer a special time of the year!
Let’s come together to be grateful for living in LA and create unforgettable memories. The parade will feature lively music and a variety of parade entries that showcase the spirit of our community.
The parade route travels along Loyola Boulevard from Westchester Park to Loyola Marymount University. Founded in 2000, the parade celebrates small town ambience and home town values in the Playa & Westchester areas of coastal Los Angeles. It is spearheaded by the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce, which was founded in 1953. The parade includes floats, kids groups, fancy cars with local dignitaries, bands and an abundance of red, white and blue decor.

Blood Drive
2024-07-09 08:00 - 14:00
LAPD Pacific Division and the American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at Pacific station on July 9, 2024 from 8am to 2pm. If you are interested in donating or have friends/family members that want to donate, please visit the link below to schedule your appointment. Just find the date and location (Pacific Division).
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!
Make your appointment here

Westchester Playa de Rey Community Plan Update Info Session
2024-07-16 18:00 - 19:30
Join the Department of City Planning for a virtual info session on the Westchester Playa de Rey Community Plan Update. The focus of the meeting will be on the draft land use maps for Ladera Center and La Tijera/Centinela. Learn about the process, recent updates and share your feedback.
Meeting ID: 893 8935 6343
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Beach Movie Nights
2024-08-02 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-09 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-16 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-30 20:00 - 22:00

Summer Concert Series
2024-08-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, 90292

National Night Out
2024-08-06 16:00 - 20:00

Summer Cinema Club
2024-08-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Westchester Senior Center, 8740 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester, 90045
The Westchester Senior Center invites everyone to their Summer Cinema Club, featuring film showings on Fridays at 1 PM. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy great films and more!

Ballet Beyond Borders
2024-08-10 18:00 - 22:00
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening on Saturday, August 10, at 6 p.m. at the Drollinger Stage on the campus of Loyola Marymount University. Celebrate the finale of BBB Westchester, a spectacular event showcasing the power of dance in fostering global cultural exchange, with over 17 countries represented. Register and learn more on the website to be part of this unique cultural experience!

Summer Pool Party
2024-08-15 17:00 - 19:00
