May 26, 2016
I t's Your Venice -- Get Involved!
Tonight:  Neighborhood Committee


The next meeting of the VNC Neighborhood Committee will be on May 26, 2016 starting at 7:30pm. The Committee will meet this month in the Canal Club, 2025 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291.
Tomorrow:  Budget and Finance Committee


The Budget and Finance Committee oversees and administers all VNC financial matters, including the system of financial accountability as required by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and the City of Los Angeles.
Wed. & Thu., June 1 & 2:  VNC Candidate Forum

       
Sun., June 5:  Be a VNC Election Poll Volunteer!

A very high voter turnout is expected for the June 5th Venice Neighborhood Council Board Elections, so we will definitely need many volunteers at the polls (from 8:00am through 7:30pm.)

If you can help out for a couple hours or more (and are not a VNC Candidate), please click on the Volunteer Registration button or contact Elections@venicenc.org for more information.


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GVE 2.0 - Make Every Day Earth Day!

View pics at:   http://www.venicenc.org/green-venice-expo-2.0/

TO VIEW EVENT RECORDINGS, CLICK 
 
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From Pacific Division Community Police Advisory Board

Cool video and web page about the Expo Metro line that opened on May 20th. There is a neat video that captures the Expo line route; to see the information, just scroll down the page below:



National Night Out:  August 2, 2016 at Venice High School: https://natw.org/

Venice Forward:  Dedicated to Ending Homelessness in Venice
Venice Forward, a collaboration of community members, service providers and government, introduces itself with a new video!

Check out the Venice Forward websites! Learn about "Call 211" - an easy way for Venice residents to report homeless individuals needing help!
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VNC working with NC Emergency Preparedness Alliance
Created in preparation for the upcoming El Nino season ahead, the Neighborhood Council Emergency Preparedness Alliance has provided the following valuable information for Venice stakeholders and promises increased communication across NCs for important public safety issues going forward.

Flooding is the most severe weather threat and the costliest nature disaster facing Venice and the nation.  Know your risk - there are a number of things you can do before, during and after a flood to reduce your risk.

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Heal Healthy at Home - Meals on Wheels West

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Receive Bi-Weekly City Planning Early Notification Reports
One way to avoid the surprise of sudden construction next door is to learn about it in advance.
You can make your voice known to the City and to building permit applicants before it's too late to appeal!

Sign up to receive the City Planning Department's bi-weekly email, which lists new applications filed for construction in Venice.  
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Your Venice Neighborhood Council Wants You!
The Neighborhood Council system is growing.  VNC is, too.  Learn more about us  here .

In addition to seeking new Board members and Committee Chairs, we are always looking for good people to serve on VNC committees.  

Now is the perfect time to get involved!  

For more information, contact  Mike Newhouse  or  Marc Saltzberg .              
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PO Box 550
Venice, CA 90294
310-421-8627
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