Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa

Holiday Arts and Crafts Faire
2024-11-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-24 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

Tree Lighting
2024-12-06 17:00 - 20:00
Join the Holiday Spirit at LMU! This exciting annual holiday tradition is fun for the whole family. There will be music, crafts for kids, food trucks, and photos with a special guest from the North Pole. This event is free and open to the public. The event is Friday, December 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Loyola Marymount University 1 LMU Drive, Westchester, CA

21st Annual PdR Toy & Animal Shelter Drive
2024-12-07 09:00 - 12:00
Playa del Rey business owners Jane St. John (REMAX) and Felicia St. Denis (Flowers by Felicia) are teaming up next month for their 21st Annual Toy & Animal Shelter Drive!
Donations of new, unwrapped toys for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and animal shelter supplies (treats, toys, beds etc) can be dropped off at Triangle Park (Waterview and Trask) in PdR on December 7 from 9 a.m. to noon.
After you deliver the gifts, stick around to enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with your neighbors!

Better 11 Holiday Celebration
2024-12-14 11:00 - 14:00 | CD 11 Westchester District Office, 7166 Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, 90045
RSVP: CD11RSVP@lacity.org

Homeless Count-Postponed
2025-01-23 20:00 - 23:00
Join and make a difference! You can now register to volunteer for the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count! This essential event aims to count our unhoused neighbors and obtain data that helps us develop effective strategies to address the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles City and County. Mark your calendars for Homeless Count 2025, taking place on the nights of January 21, 22, and 23. To learn more and sign up, visit count.lahsa.org!

Coffee and a Conversation with Cops
2025-02-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Woman’s Club of Playa Del Rey, 8039 W. Manchester Ave, Playa Del Rey
RSVP and send your questions to: margarita.diosomito@yahoo.com

Free Vision Screening
2025-02-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Westchester Senior Center, 8740 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester, 90045

Homeless Count
2025-02-20 20:00 - 23:00
Volunteer

Dragon Boat Festival
2025-03-01 07:00 - 16:00 | Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, 90292

Rock, Roll & Run
2025-03-08 07:30 - 11:00

MyLA311 Week
2025-03-10 - 2025-03-14
Use the MyLA311 to report illegal dumping, potholes, graffiti, street lighting and more.
Get the app or use the website: https://lacity.gov/myla311

Blood Drive
2025-03-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Mindanao Way Community Room, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, 90292

Park Needs Assessment Meeting
2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Westchester Recreation Center, 7000 W. Manchester Ave, 90045

Ed Meeting
2025-04-01 08:00 - 17:00

Venice Town Hall
2025-04-03 18:00 - 19:30
Venice Town Hall – Please confirm your RSVP for the Venice Virtual Town Hall, happening on Thursday, April 3rd from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. A link to the meeting will be provided in your response and will also be available during the week of the event. We look forward to your participation!

Rain Barrel Giveaway
2025-04-06 10:00 - 13:00 | CD 11 Westchester District Office, 7166 Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, 90045
Councilmember Traci Park is giving away free rain barrels at her Westchester office (7166 Manchester Ave) — come grab one while supplies last! It’s a simple, eco-friendly way to keep your plants healthy and conserve water in our dry climate. Let’s make sustainability easy and local.

Electronic Waste Drive
2025-04-12 08:00 - 14:00 | LAPD Pacific Station, 12312 Culver Blvd, Los Angeles, 90066

Kids Beach Clean Up
2025-04-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, 90293

Spring Festival & Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Westchester Recreation Center, 7000 W. Manchester Ave, 90045

Budget Webinar
2025-04-29 18:30 - 20:00
You are invited to join a webinar: NC Budget Advocates Town Hall: “Thoughts on the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026”. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Below is the Zoom registration link for the NC Budget Advocates Town Hall: “Thoughts on the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026”
Explanation of how we got to a billion dollar crisis

Fire Service Day
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00
The men and women of your Los Angeles Fire Department warmly welcome you to visit an LAFD Fire Station on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 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 “Stronger Together: A Tribute to Unity”, underscoring our collective strength and highlighting our community’s remarkable resilience through collaboration. #LAStrong

We’re excited to have you visit on Saturday, May 10, to meet your LAFD team firsthand, and see the tools and training you have helped provide. More importantly, we’re eager to understand your concerns regarding life safety and emergency response – and help you establish a personal plan for disaster preparedness.
While all LAFD Neighborhood Fire Stations ** will be welcoming your visit between 10 AM and 4 PM on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 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 13 (Pico-Union/Koreatown) MAP
South Bureau Focal Site: Fire Station 94 (Crenshaw/Baldwin Hills) MAP
Valley Bureau Focal Site: Fire Station 88 (Sherman Oaks) MAP
West Bureau Focal Site: Fire Station 27 (Hollywood) MAP
The following stations will extend their open house to Sunday, May 11th for those exercising religious observances on Saturday:
Fire Station 58 (1556 S Robertson Blvd)
Fire Station 61 (5821 W 3rd St)
Fire Station 102 (13200 Burbank Blvd)
**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, fun and more. View their Fire Service Day 2025 Event Flyers: (additional flyers and information may be updated here as the date nears)

Fire Station 13 (Pico-Union / Koreatown)
Fire Station 27 / LAFD Museum (Hollywood)
Fire Station 37 (Westwood / Bel-Air)
Fire Station 63 (Venice)
Fire Station 86 (Toluca Lake)
Fire Station 88 (Sherman Oaks)
Fire Station 94 (Crenshaw / Baldwin Hills)
Fire Station 99 (Beverly Glen)
Fire Station 112 (San Pedro)

Park Needs Assessment Meeting
2025-05-21 16:00 - 17:30
As we kick off Phase 2 of the Park Needs Assessment for the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, we are excited to invite you to participate in our second Virtual Interest Group Meeting.
Meeting Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 4pm-5:30pm
Platform: Zoom – bit.ly/lapna521interestgroup
RSVP: bit.ly/lapna521rsvp
This meeting will serve as an opportunity for members of key groups across Los Angeles to receive an update on the Park Needs Assessment status, schedule, and upcoming milestones, as well as learn about what we’ve heard in the first phase. A focused discussion session will allow all to share insights and ideas that contribute to the development of the Park Needs Assessment.
Please RSVP by May 16, 2025.
We look forward to your participation and hearing your thoughts on the Park Needs Assessment.
About the Park Needs Assessment:
The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks is conducting a Park Needs Assessment to better understand how we can improve and develop our parks to meet the needs of the residents of Los Angeles. It will guide future investment in park infrastructure and amenities that is reflective of the diverse cultures and communities of Los Angeles and its projected population growth. The Park Needs Assessment process will include many opportunities for the community to participate and engage through community meetings, pop-ups, key group meetings, equity focused events and more! To learn more about the process, visit the Park Needs Assessment website at bit.ly/LACityParksNeeds.

Fleet Week Community Celebration
2025-05-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Westchester Recreation Center, 7000 W. Manchester Ave, 90045
Honoring the U.S. Navy.
Sailors join neighbors for tree planting, senior engagement and patriotic flag raising

LA28 Olympics Town Hall
2025-05-28 17:30 - 19:00
RSVP for the CD11 Virtual Town Hall: LA28 Olympics/Paralympic Games.
Just fill out the information form to confirm your attendance for the CD11 Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, May 28th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm. The link to the meeting will be provided in the response and made available the week of the meeting.

Ballona Wetlands Migration Celebration
2025-05-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Ballona Discovery Park, 13110 Bluff Creek Drive, Playa Vista, 90094
Throughout the event, we will have live shows and docent-led eco tours of the Freshwater Marsh!

Westchester Town Hall
2025-06-05 18:00 - 19:00
CD11 Virtual Town Hall: Westchester on Housing & Development on Thursday, June 5th from 6:00pm – 7:00pm. Fill out this linked form to RSVP. They will send you the meeting link in your confirmation and again the week of the event. This is a great chance to hear what’s happening, ask questions, and share your thoughts about housing and development in Westchester.

Budget Day
2025-06-21 07:30 - 12:30 | City Hall
The Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates invites all residents, community leaders, and stakeholders to attend Budget Day 2025 on Saturday, June 21 at City Hall, beginning with a complimentary breakfast at 7:30 AM and a full program starting at 9:00 AM.
With the City facing an unprecedented financial crisis—including record-high deficits, the potential for department layoffs, and proposed reductions to public services—this year’s Budget Day is more urgent than ever. Community members are strongly encouraged to participate, ask questions, and advocate for their neighborhoods.
“The City’s budget is more than numbers—it determines the services and quality of life Angelenos experience every day,” said “At a time of significant cuts and hard choices, public input is essential.”
Confirmed speakers include:

Mayor Karen Bass
Marquis Harris Dawson- City Council President
Matt Szabo, City Administrative Officer
Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky, Chair of the Budget & Finance Committee
City Controller Kenneth Mejia
Carmen Chang, Department Manager Empower L.A.
Joy Atkinson- President of BONC
Rick Cole, Office of the City Comptroller
Stephen Cheung, President & CEO, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)

Go Skate Day
2025-06-21 12:00 - 14:00

Venice Summer Love Fest
2025-06-21 12:00 - 20:00
