UPCOMING

Los Angeles City Councilman Bob Blumenfield Town Hall: Representatives from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety discuss code enforcement, inspections, nuisance abatement and permits, 6:30 p.m. April 25. Temple Aliyah, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-774-4330. blumenfield.lacity.org

Tarzana Neighborhood Council: 7 p.m. April 25. Tarzana Elementary School, auditorium, 5726 Topeka Drive. 818-343-7721. www.tarzananc.org

City of Los Angeles Department of Animal Services: The public is invited to share their opinions on how to save more animals and protect neighborhoods. 6-8 p.m. April 27 (Council District 12 Community Service Center, 9207 Oakdale Ave., Chatsworth); 6-8 p.m. May 4 (Studio City Recreation Center, 12621 Rye St., Studio City). Online survey is available at bit.ly/LAAS-Survey. www.laanimalservices.com

Neighborhood Council Valley Village: 6:30 p.m. April 27. Faith Presbyterian Church, social hall, 5000 Colfax Ave. 818-759-8204. www.myvalleyvillage.com

North Hollywood West Neighborhood Council: 6:30 p.m. April 27. Wat Thai Temple, 8225 Coldwater Canyon Ave. 818-446-6469. www.nohowest.org

Canoga Park Neighborhood Council: 7 p.m. April 27. Canoga Park Community Center, 7248 Owensmouth Ave. 818-856-1060. www.canogaparknc.org

Encino Neighborhood Council: 7 p.m. April 27. Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa Blvd. 818-971-6996. www.encinonc.org

Panorama City Neighborhood Council: 6:30 p.m. April 28. Mission Community Hospital Medical Office Building, second floor, 14860 Roscoe Blvd. 818-714-2133. www.panoramacitync.org

Sylmar Neighborhood Council: 6:30 p.m. April 28. Sylmar High School, Spartan Hall, 13050 Borden Ave. www.sylmarneighborhoodcouncil.org

Northridge South Neighborhood Council: 7 p.m. April 28. Northridge Middle School, 17960 Chase St. www.northridgesouth.org

Distinguished Toastmasters: The group helps people get over shyness speaking in public and improving writing skills. Meets, 7:15 p.m. April 28. Upcoming dates: 7:15 p.m. May 12, 24 and June 9, 23. IHOP, 19100 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. 818-424-6473. http://bit.ly/1Sk5yn0

North Hills East Neighborhood Council: 6:30 p.m. May 2. Penny Lane, Rainbow room, 15314 Rayen St. https://empowerla.org/nhenc

Mission Hills Neighborhood Council: 6:45 p.m. May 2. Mission Community Police Station, Falco Room, 11121 Sepulveda Blvd. 818-639-2071. www.mhnconline.org

Greater Valley Glen Council: 7 p.m. May 2. Free parking in Lot B only. Valley College, Campus Center, Room 104, 5800 Fulton Ave. www.greatervalleyglencouncil.org

ONGOING

West Hills Optimists: Group meets 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Coco’s, 22200 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. 818-704-1505. westhillsoptimists.i8.com

Rotary Club of Woodland Hills: Noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost $20 lunch; $10 without. Dress code: no denim. Woodland Hills Country Club, 21150 Dumetz Rd. 818-754-4743. www.whrotary.com

Spirit Speaks Toastmasters: The group focuses on learning how to improve public-speaking skills. Meeting, 6:45 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month. 23388 Mulholland Dr., Woodland Hills. 818-274-7658. spiritspeaks.toastmastersclubs.org

Warner Center Kiwanis Club: 7 a.m. Thursdays. IHOP, 22810 Vanowen St., West Hills. 818-884-6699. www.warnercenterkiwanis.org

Rotary Club of Granada Hills: 12:10 p.m. Thursdays. Lunch $15. Porter Valley Country Club, 19216 Singing Hills Dr. www.granadahillsrotary.com

Magnolia Park Optimist Club: Meets 6 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of the month. Burbank Elks Lodge, 2232 N. Hollywood Way. 818-845-7949.

Toastmasters 4 Writers: Meetings, 9:30-11:30 a.m. on second and fourth Saturday of the month. Write Brothers Software, 348 E. Olive Ave., Burbank. 424-273-1588. tm4w.toastmastersclubs.org

Jewish War Veterans: Group meets to socialize and make plans to help needy veterans, 10 a.m. first Sunday of every month. Sepulveda Veterans Administration, 16111 Plummer St., North Hills. Chuck Schwartz, 818-280-3727.

Westlake Juniors Women’s Club seeking new members: The group holds fundraisers for local charities and performs volunteer work for other events. Email: membership@westlakejuniors.org. www.westlakejuniors.org

Wings Over Wendy’s: Talks at local venues by war veterans about their experiences. Call for upcoming “Conversations with Heroes.” 818-592-2195.

Send information at least two weeks in advance to Holly.Andres@langnews.com; fax 818-713-0058; Community Meetings, Holly Andres, Daily News, P.O. Box 4200, Woodland Hills, CA 91365. 818-713-3708.