November 22, 2010
Help the Granada Hills Women’s Club share the warmth this winter and donate your used winter coats for their Burlington Coat Factory Warm Coats and Warm Hearts Drive. Last year, the Burlington Coat Factory collected 1.700 coats donated in the Los Angeles area, 300 of which were collected by the Granada Hills Women’s Club.
To help you can drop off used warm coats and jackets, clean and in good condition, with no holes and working zippers, at the Council District 12 office Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The donated coats will be gathered by Burlington and given to local shelters to be distributed to people in need during the winter.
Granada Hills Women’s Club Coat Drive
November 5th through December 10th
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Council District 12 Office
18917 Nordhoff St., Suite 18, Northridge
Used coats can also be donated to any Burlington Coat Factory store in the Los Angeles area, including the one in West Hills, located at 22835 Victory Blvd., in the Fallbrook Mall. Anyone donating a coat will receive a 10% discount on store merchandise.
For more information, you can email the Granada Hills Women’s Club.
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November 16, 2010
Earlier this fall, the California Department of Motor Vehicles began issuing new versions of both the California driver license and state identification cards. This is a significant change, but it’s one that will further ensure that personal information of California motorists is more safe and secure. If you are a business owner, we hope the information below assists you and your employees in properly identifying patrons to your business.
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November 1, 2010
With our economy flailing, constant layoffs, and an uncertain political future, many people are thinking about starting their own business and becoming their own boss. Are you one of them?
There are so many pros and cons of owning your own business, like:
Pros:
- Nobody to answer to but yourself
- Set your own hours
- Do what YOU want to do, not what your boss wants you to
- Job security (nobody can fire you!)
- You’ll have the personal satisfaction of creating and running a successful business
Cons:
- Pay for your own insurance
- Fund your own retirement account
- No paid vacation or sick days
- Buy your own equipment (computer, printer, etc)
- Struggle to make enough money to enjoy your current lifestyle
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October 20, 2010
You’ve heard about the foreclosure freeze by big banks. You’ve probably also heard that their fees may be increasing, if they haven’t already. What’s next? Doing away with Free Checking.
Bank of America announced yesterday that their Free Checking account will be “nearly unheard of”. Now, like many years ago, bank customers will have to jump through hoops to get a “no monthly service charge” checking account. They’ll have to keep a high balance, have direct deposit… and BofA even has a new e-banking account that will charge you $8.95 a month if you want to see a teller or receive a paper statement. Banks are craving more revenue due to the financial reform laws enacted in the past year that left them with lower fee income. But should the consumer be punished for that?
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October 1, 2010
Has this question crossed your mind lately? Have you acted on it? Sometimes we get so busy with our day to day lives and put a lot of things on the back burner. This is one of those things that you shouldn’t put off right now.
Why? Rates are extremely low right now! You could possibly save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars simply by refinancing your car or home loan.
I challenge you to look at the rate you’re currently paying on your car or home, and then shop for current rates at your local credit union. You can go to MCCU’s Loan Calculator to see how much you can save with a new, lower rate! Plus, most credit unions, including MCCU, won’t charge you to apply for a new loan. Here’s an example of how much you can save on a car loan refinance with MCCU: Read the rest of this entry »
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September 14, 2010
The Granada Hills Rotary Club hopes to set another record this year by collecting 400 pints of blood for local hospitals at its 2nd Annual Granada Hills Rotary Blood Drive & Health Expo on Saturday, October 2nd, from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
This year’s event will take place at the Granada Hills Recreation Center (corner of Petit and Chatsworth) and the North Valley Youth Sports Complex (just north of Woodley and Balboa), both in Granada Hills. All blood donors will receive a free t-shirt, a free pancake breakfast (or lunch), a free Baskin-Robbins ice-cream coupon and a free raffle ticket. Non-donors can purchase tickets for either the pancake breakfast or lunch for $6, and all proceeds will benefit the Granada Hills Rotary Club’s youth service programs. Blood donors may pre-register online to obtain a priority appointment time. On the day of the event, walkins will also be welcome. Read the rest of this entry »
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September 8, 2010
Do you have outdated or broken computer monitors, TV sets, printers or old VCR’s taking up room in your house or garage? If so, take advantage of this FREE recycling event!
Where: Canoga Park Bowl (Parking Lot) – corner of Vanowen and Winnetka – 20122 Vanowen Street
When: Saturday September 25th and Sunday September 26th from 9:00am to 4:00pm (rain or shine)
The event is hosted by the Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce. There is a $5 processing fee for all microwave ovens. Items not accepted include: household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, refrigerators, washers and dryers.
For more information visit Greenview Resource Management or call them at 562.372.2855.
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August 30, 2010
If your lawn is looking a little undernourished, you will be pleased (as I was!) to hear that you can now water your lawn three days a week! The City’s lawn watering restrictions – has changed from two to three days a week in an effort to make it easier for residents to keep their lawns green, conserve more water, and reduce stress on our aging water infrastructure.
The motion changed the Department of Water and Power (DWP) Water Conservation Ordinance lawn irrigation restrictions from two days per week for 15 minutes per day, to three days per week for 8 minutes per day, before 9:00 am and after 4:00 pm.
Under the new rules, odd-numbered addresses can water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, while even numbered homes and businesses can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Addresses ending in a fraction should follow the schedule for the last whole number on the address.
Hand watering with a garden hose is still allowed without time limits as long as it is before 9:00 am and after 4:00 pm, in order to minimize evaporation.
The new rules will reduce watering from 30 to 24 minutes per property per week and reduce the stress on our aging water infrastructure.
For more information you can click here.
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August 16, 2010
Are you or someone you know having trouble making your mortgage payment?
On August 3, 2010, Fannie Mae launched KnowYourOptions.com™, a new consumer-friendly bilingual Web site designed to educate distressed homeowners about options that may be available to them. You can find information on how to avoid foreclosure and stay in your home – or not if that is your desire – as well as helpful tips and information on mortgage-related scams.
Please pass this information on to anyone you know who may be struggling with their mortgage. There is help out there so take advantage of it, but don’t be taken advantage of by others.
Go to Know Your Options today.
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August 6, 2010
The Friends of the Granada Hills Library will host a two-day used book sale on Friday August 20th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm and Saturday August 21st from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The sale will take place in the Library’s Community Room. A variety of books for all ages will be available. Fill a bag of books for only $5.00 each! The Granada Hills Library is located at: 10640 Petit Avenue (at Chatsworth Street). They can be reached at 818.368.5687.
Bring your kids and your family and stock up on your reading materials!
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