📚️ Books, Sushi, and a Sinkhole

Welcome to your weekly San Fernando Valley update: November 6–12, 2025.

In this week’s NoHo Nick:

• 📚️ Books

• 🕳️ Sinkhole

• 🗳️ Voting

Once again, I’m asking for help in donating to local SFV food banks while food stamp benefits are paused.

Approximately 1.5 million Angelenos rely on food stamps.

More food banks reached out to me this week, asking for assistance.

In addition to shelf-stable foods, feminine hygiene products were frequently requested.

🍣 At-Home Sushi Parties

Host a sushi party at home in the San Fernando Valley.

Ginger Fish Sushi Parties provides all the ingredients and teaches you and your guests how to make sushi.

They provide:

• 🍣 Sashimi-grade fish and rice

• 🥗 Sides and toppings

• 🥢 Tableware

$50/guest with a minimum of 4 people.

Book a sushi party →

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Here’s what’s happening:

🕳️ Massive sinkhole opens in Woodland Hills. A water main break created a 30-foot-wide hole next to El Camino Real Charter High School on Monday morning, flooding the intersection. (KTLA)

🗳️ California voters approve Democratic redistricting map. Proposition 50 passed on Tuesday, implementing a new congressional map that could flip five seats from Republican to Democratic in next year's midterm elections. 73% of Angelenos voted in favor of the measure. (CalMatters)

These are my favorite upcoming events:

Ongoing

⚽ Thursday Night Kickball League (Sherman Oaks): Relive your playground glory days with this adult kickball league: 8 games, plus playoffs. Co-ed teams need 12 players. Starts November 13. Next season starts in February. Thursdays at 7 PM at Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park.

Friday, November 7

⛳️ Fall Family Game Night (Porter Ranch): Grab the fam for an evening of giant lawn games, mini golf, and a live DJ spinning family-friendly tunes. Free. Friday, November 7, at 6 PM at The Vineyards at Porter Ranch Town Green.

🍂 First Fridays Market (Granada Hills): Ghoulish Delights, Deadly Wax, and Yoga-Urt team up for an evening of music, shopping, and sweet treats. Score vinyl from Deadly Wax, browse handmade goods, enjoy 10% off records and merch, plus get free soft serve toppings with every order. Free. Friday, November 7, from 5 PM to 9 PM at Granada Hills Farmer's Market.

🌕 Full Moon Night Hike (Griffith Park): Hike under an (almost) full moon on this moderate 6-mile loop through Griffith Park—the three-hour trek winds from the Old Zoo to the Helipad, with one break. Bring a headlamp and a sense of adventure. Free. Friday, November 7, at 8 PM, at the Merry-Go-Round in Griffith Park. 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

Saturday, November 8

📚 Friends of the Library Book Sale (Sherman Oaks): Score great deals on gently-used books. Supports programs at the library. Something for every reader. Free. Saturday, November 8, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, at Sherman Oaks Branch Library.

📚 Burbank Book Festival (Burbank): Meet-and-greets and signings with dozens of authors across picture books, middle grade, romance, memoir, and adult fiction. Booksellers on site. Panels, vendors, and food trucks. Free. Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Buena Vista Branch Library.

🧤 North Hollywood Neighborhood Clean-Up (North Hollywood): Grab a pair of gloves. Help keep the Valley beautiful. Bring yourself and maybe a friend. Get some fresh air, make a difference, and meet other locals. Saturday, November 8, at 8 AM at 11452 Burbank Blvd.

Sunday, November 9

🧵 Slow Stitch & Mending Lessons (Burbank): Learn the mindful art of mending and upcycling at Studio Hope's creative workshop. Drop in anytime for a personal class on breathing new life into your favorite pieces. All supplies included. $20. Sunday, November 9, from 12 PM to 3 PM at Studio Hope Boutique.

Happening Soon

🧘‍♀️ Brewasana: Yoga + Craft Beer (North Hollywood): Swan Movement Arts combines all-levels yoga with local brews in this perfect midweek wind-down. Flow through poses, then toast with fellow yogis at Brews Brothers' loft space. $15. Wednesday, November 12, at 6:45 PM at Brews Brothers North Hollywood.

🎭 Shakespeare’s The Winter's Tale (Studio City): Bardfly Theatre Co. brings Shakespeare to The Velvet Martini Lounge. Experience the Bard in a 1940s Rat Pack-inspired lounge where you can drink, dine, and socialize. $15. Wednesday, November 12, at 7 PM at The Velvet Martini Lounge.

🎩 The Illusion Collusion Magic Show (Tarzana): Master magicians Darryl Charles and Sharpo present a blend of mystifying mentalism and comedy. Interactive illusions, sleight-of-hand wizardry, and improvisational moments that blur the line between impossible and reality. $22. Thursday, November 13, at 7 PM at Lulu's Restaurant.

🎤 The Freaky Friday Freak Show (Glendale): Unforgettable night of comedy at The Glendale Room's latest lineup. Eight hilarious comedians ready to make you laugh. Only two more shows left this year. Don't miss this chance to “party with the freaks.” $12. Friday, November 14, at 8 PM at The Glendale Room.

🎥 Free Screening—Wicked: For Good (Granada Hills): Via Cinefind, a site that helps movie studios promote early screenings of new movies. Register for tickets to see the final installment of Wicked. Free. November 22, at 11 AM at Regency Theaters.

🌮 Birria La Vaquita (Chatsworth): An authentic Michoacán-style birria food truck. Tender, flavorful meat in crispy tacos. The red salsa packs some heat.

🚗 Classic Car Show + Vegan Dinner (Burbank): VegansOfLA hosts a community night, starting with dinner at Veggie Grill, followed by a short walk to Southern California's legendary Bob's Big Boy classic car show. Friday, November 7, at 7 PM at Veggie Grill.

🦖 Jurassic Park Movie Taste-Along (Burbank): Conjurer's Kitchen serves a dinosaur-themed tasting menu while Jurassic Park plays on screen. Complete with a Jurassic cocktail, savory popcorn, and a photo op with a real Jurassic Park Jeep. Eat what you see, but spoiler alert: it's never what you think. $60. Monday, November 10, at 7 PM, at The Roguelike Tavern.

🎲 Non-Alcoholic Game Night (South Pasadena): Classic board games meet NA cocktails at this community hangout—bring your favorite game to share or join in on what's already rolling. A sober-curious vibe that's all about connection over competition. Free. Wednesday, November 12, at 6:30 PM at Burden of Proof.

📚 Boozy Book Club (San Fernando Valley):

Literature meets libations.

Monthly gathering explores modern and classic novels over wine at rotating Valley hotspots.

November's pick is Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel.

Free. Tuesday, November 11, 6:30 PM at Chimneysweep Lounge in Sherman Oaks.

RSVP: [email protected]

✈️ Starting next year, Alaska Airlines will fly nonstop from Burbank to Honolulu.

⚡️ Do the power lines in Red Dead Redemption 2 connect to anything?

🗳️ The “Can’t Win Victory Fund” supports political candidates who will never win their local elections. 80% of state legislative races are decided before a single vote is cast. Why? Most candidates run uncontested in gerrymandered districts. Now, Cant’idates put themselves on the ballot to raise awareness about gerrymandering and increase voter turnout.

❓️ Who is the Hollywood A-List director who was born and raised in Studio City? Despite being nominated for 11 Academy Awards, 1 Golden Globe, and 1 Grammy, he has yet to win (sadly).

Hint: His first feature-length film was released in 1996.

Last week’s question: What year was the first confirmed automobile ride in L.A.?

Answer: May 30, 1897.

Thank you for reading. See you next week!

PS Thanks again for coming to see me at the theater last week!

PPS I’m looking for new restaurants to try. What’s your favorite Valley spot? Just reply to this email with your recommendations.

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