Winnetka Celebrates Spring Clean
The Winnetka Neighborhood Council hosted our annual Spring Clean in honor of Earth Day on April 22
Palm Vista Supportive/Affordable Housing Opening Soon
Palm Vista, the much needed 91 permanent supportive housing/affordable unit project in Winnetka, is opening soon. Apply by 4/30.
Take the Budget Survey
The Budget and Finance and Innovation (BFI) Committee, chaired by our City Councilman, Bob Blumenfield, will consider every detail of the budget and is asking for your input.
Winnetka Neighborhood Council Welcomes CicLAvia
The Winnetka Neighborhood Council was excited to participate in CicLAvia the Valley on February 26, 2023. We welcomed participants at our booth with freebies and invited them to participate in the neighborhood council.
Free Income Tax Preparation
If you made under $60,000 in 2022, our professionally trained volunteers can prepare and electronically file your federal and state income tax returns for free at the YMCA West Valley or CSUN.
Run for a Seat on the Winnetka Neighborhood Council
Make a Difference in Winnetka! Run for a Board seat by April 4.
Are you mentally prepared for a disaster?
Trevor Richmond, Deputy Chief, LAFD Operations Valley Bureau, will present on “Mentally Preparing Yourself for a Disaster” at our Public Safety Meeting on February 22 and we would love to have you join us.
LA River Rangers is Hiring
LA River Rangers are hiring young adults to assist in keeping the LA River and its surrounding area free of debris and provide additional vegetative maintenance.
2022 Year in Review
In 2022 your Winnetka Neighborhood Council has been focused on community outreach and celebrating Winnetka’s Centennial. Now is a great time to get involved.
Celebrating Winnetka’s Centennial
Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated Winnetka's Centennial, adopted a tree and volunteered. We appreciate you! If you would like to see more tree adoptions, join our Green Team!
Celebrate Winnetka’s Centennial
Join us December 10, 9am at Winnetka Park to adopt a tree, meet the Winnetka Neighborhood Council and your neighbors and enjoy refreshments.
Winnetka Trunk or Treat Celebrates Halloween
The Winnetka Chamber of Commerce and Winnetka Neighborhood Council partnered to celebrate Halloween at a Trunk or Treat event at the Winnetka Bowl on October 23.
Check out the Winnetka Recreation Center Happenings
The Recreation Center is offering a Pre-K Program and classes in soccer, karate, sewing and piano!
Sutter Middle School Participates in LA Libros Fest
Congratulations Sutter Middle for being 1 of 22 LA schools to participate in LA Libros Fest offered by the LA Public Library!
Do You Have a Utility Box Design to Submit?
WNC is seeking interested artists or designers to submit mural designs for Winnetka's ongoing Utility Box Mural Project. Submissions must include your name and contact info and should aim to "celebrate diversity with unity and dedication to the community”.
Volunteers Needed for YMCA Food Distribution
Help with food distribution at the West Valley YMCA Wednesday mornings.
Apply for an Open Seat Now
We have two at large vacant seats and invite you to join us. Contact us at Board@WinnetkaNC.com to let us know of your interest.
Head to the Pool!
Check out the pools at Reseda Park, Lanark Park and Woodland Hills. Open weekdays 12-2pm, 3-7pm, weekends 1-5pm.
Winnetka Park Ribbon Cutting
We appreciate all the hard work by Councilmember Bob Blumenfield's Office and the Department of Recreation and Parks to bring to completion the new walking path, exercise equipment an basketball court.
Winnetka Neighborhood Council Cleans Up
The Winnetka Neighborhood Council held its annual Spring Clean on April 23 to coincide with Earth Day. Neighbors gathered at Winnetka Park to clean up.
Winnetka Celebrates 100 Years in 2022
In 1920, the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce requested that Charles Weeks come to the San Fernando Valley to establish a series of one-acre egg farms. The "poultry colony" Weeks created in the Winnetka area of the valley eventually developed into a small farming community named Weeks Poultry Colony. In 1922, Weeks renamed the colony Winnetka, after a farm he owned in Winnetka, Illinois.
WNC Members Volunteer in Homeless Count
On February 22, neighbors in Winnetka gathered with LAHSA for the Homeless Count. Working together, we went through our neighborhoods to see how many of our neighbors were experiencing homelessness and where they were located. It was nice to get to know some other neighbors while out and it was a short time commitment.
Congressman Brad Sherman visits Winnetka NC
Congressman Brad Sherman, who represents Winnetka in the U.S. House of Representatives, joined the Winnetka Neighborhood Council Board meeting on March 8 to update the neighborhood on his work in Washington D.C.
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield Addresses Winnetka
Councilmember Blumenfield shared an update on Winnetka Park, implementation of the 4118 ordinance, street racing and more at our February Meeting. Watch it here.
WNC Speaks into Redistricting for Winnetka
We discussed that map K2.5 was not one that any of us were happy with and that the new map the City Council adopted on 11/9/2021, that kept us in District 3, was the map we as Neighborhood Council would like to see voted on.
Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Give Back
Following Halloween, the Winnetka Neighborhood Council participated in the Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Give Back program.
City Controller Reveals All
City Controller Ron Galperin was our guest speaker at our September 14 Meeting. Get access to all his tools!
405 Sepulveda Pass ExpressLanes Project
Learn about proposed 405 ExpressLanes and submit public comment by October 1.
West Nile Virus Found in Winnetka
A mosquito with West Nile Virus was found in Winnetka on August 25. To protect yourself eliminate standing water. Check out these tips.
Take the Beach Bus
Need to cool off? You can take the bus to the beach, leaving three times a day. Get the schedule.