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Religion events in the San Fernando Valley, Sept. 14-21
Food Drive for CSUN Food Pantry: The Community Concerns Committee at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills holds a non-perishable food drive to help stock the food pantry at Cal State University, Northridge 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and also 8:30-11 a.m. Sept. 22. The pantry benefits students who do not have much income for food while school is in session (CSUN Food Pantry, tinyurl.com/ysw6k5n5). Donations of canned and dry packaged goods, and also, hygiene/personal care products, are needed. No glass containers or expired dates. Drop off items at the church, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Granada Hills. 818-360-1831. Details on the church’s September “The Spire” newsletter: tinyurl.com/yc38y8yh --The Los Angeles Daily News
Dr. Boris E. Ricks: A Champion of Black Los Angeles
Dr. Ricks was a superb professor who cared deeply about enlightening and mentoring his students at Cal State Northridge. His passion for deconstructing the dynamics of Black politics in Los Angeles endured throughout his academic career. --Los Angeles Sentinel
First Latina female Eagle Scout in troop’s 76-Year history
Celeste Rios, a Saugus High School graduate and a sophomore at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), is known for going “above and beyond” in everything she does. At 14 years of age, she broke another barrier by becoming the first female Eagle Scout in her community. - Calo News
Can Liga MX Femenil grow to rival the power of NWSL?
Pumas teammate Sindia "Cindy" Arteaga, who played NCAA soccer at Cal State Northridge and also went pro through Mexico, noted her preference for the Liga MX Femenil's style of play over the NWSL. --ESPN
Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Sept. 12-19
Randy Newman’s Faust – The Concert: The Soraya-produced concert — based on Newman’s 1995 musical, inspired by Johann von Goethe’s play “Faust” — 8 p.m. Sept. 28 and 3 p.m. Sept. 29. Cast: Reeve Carney; Joanna Lynn-Jacobs; Ryan McCartan; Javier Muñoz; Veronica Swift; Jordan Temple. Tickets $65 and up. The Soraya, on the California State University, Northridge campus, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-8800. www.thesoraya.org. Details and tickets: thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/randy-newmans-faust-in-concert/ --Los Angeles Daily News
CSUN Professor Hopes Lancaster Joshua Tree Exhibit Draws Attention to the Threats Faced by the Species
Joshua trees are a vital part of the Mojave Desert ecosystem. California State University Northridge evolutionary biologist professor Jeremy Yoder is hoping a new exhibition at the Lancaster Museum of Art and History will draw attention to the endangered species. --SCVNews
iwitness: Narratives of Resistance at Cal State Northridge
The Art Galleries at California State University, Northridge are hosting “iwitness: Narratives of Resistance in its West Gallery.” This exhibition by the iwitness Project tells the story of the genocide of the Western Armenian population (1915-23) through the portraits and narratives of survivor witnesses using photography, oral history, installation and sound. --The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
Classical Nights at The Soraya
Classical Nights at The Soraya return this fall with a fascinating array of four different performances that explore a boundless collection of music featuring London Philharmonic, Emanuel Ax, Israel Philharmonic, and Colburn Orchestra with Stéphen Denève. --NoHo Arts District
Lowriders on parade in L.A. this weekend to celebrate Mexican holiday
The event will also feature an all-female panel discussion, with Dr. Denise Sandoval, Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies at California State University Northridge, Tina L. Blankenship-Early, the first woman elected to Lowrider Magazine’s hall of fame, and Sandy Avila, President of Lady Lowrider Car Club. --Today's Chronic
Lowriders on parade in L.A. this weekend to celebrate Mexican holiday
The event will also feature an all-female panel discussion, with Dr. Denise Sandoval, Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies at California State University Northridge, Tina L. Blankenship-Early, the first woman elected to Lowrider Magazine’s hall of fame, and Sandy Avila, President of Lady Lowrider Car Club. --autoblog