THINGS TO DO: DECEMBER 12
Term on Council * Councilwoman Laura Chick will discuss her experiences as a council member during her first term. Seniors For Action meeting, at 1:30 p.m. at the Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Center, 5040 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Information: (818) 756-9146.
Paper Folding Art * A workshop in origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, will be offered from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Mason Park Recreation Center, 10500 Mason Ave., Chatsworth. Paper stars, Santas and deer will be taught during the holiday themed session. The cost is $5. Information: (818) 998-6377.
School Concert * The Chatsworth High School Music Department presents “Holiday Sounds” at 7:30 p.m. at the school, 10027 Lurline Ave. Admission is a donation of one can of food. Information: (818) 341-6211.
Arts Council * The Santa Clarita Valley Arts Council will hold a holiday party from 7 to 9 p.m. at a private home in Sand Canyon. Musician Howard Zhang will perform. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Information: (805) 259-8125.
Toastmasters * The Adventurer’s Toastmasters will meet from 7:15 to 9:45 p.m. at Coco’s restaurant, 15701 Roscoe Blvd., North Hills. Information: (818) 893-8613. The Van Nuys Toastmasters Club No. 172 will meet at 6:45 p.m. at Denny’s restaurant, 16624 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Information: (818) 782-8554.
Ex-Clevelanders * The Cleveland Networking Group, for ex-Clevelanders interested in meeting others, will meet at noon at the Radisson Hotel, 15433 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Reservations are required. Information: (818) 377-7770.
Parenting Class * “Effective Discipline For Children” will be the topic of a parenting class from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, Los Feliz Boulevard and Central Avenue. The cost is $5. Information:(818) 502-4567.
Shared Housing * The Monthly Shared Housing meeting, open to all adults who are seeking such housing, will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Valley Storefront, Jewish Family Service, 12821 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood. Information: (818) 984-1380.
AIDS Support * Mothers of AIDS patients (MAP), a free support group for parents, family members, partners and friends of those with AIDS or HIV, will meet from 7 to 9 tonight and Dec. 26 at the North Hollywood Medical Center, 12629 Riverside Drive. Information: (818) 762-4298.
Silver Dollars * The Silver Dollars Square Dance Club will hold a square and country line dance from 8 to 10:30 p.m.at the Granada Hills Woman’s Club, 10666 White Oaks Ave. Admission is $5. Information: (818) 780-3372.
--Compiled by Susan Abram
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