Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council: June 2008 Archives

The next meeting regarding a new K-8 school in Porter Ranch will be held at 6:30 p.m. July 9 at Germain Elementary School, 20730 Germain St., Chatsworth, according to the Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council's Web site..

The purpose of the meeting is to review building placement and the proposed architecture style.

At the April 2 meeting about the school, there was "animated" discussion about drop-off access, sufficient kindergarten parent parking, emergency equipment, classroom features and a technology center, the Web site states.

For more information about the upcoming meeting and to see a color rendering of the school, visit www.prnc.org.

The Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council will sponsor a celebration of the new shade coverings at Holleigh Bernson Park from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

The board heard many complaints about the lack of shade at the park, which opened in June 2006, and partnered with L.A. Councilman Greig Smith to solve the problem.

The PRNC spent $17,000, which was matched by Smith, to provide the two beautiful coverings. And just in time for summer.

Lunch will be provided at the celebration, prepared by the Red Cross as part of its continuing emergency training.

Also on hand will be Carol Parks of the LA Office of Emergency Preparedness, Brownies, Cub Scouts, Girl and Boy Scouts, Boy Scout Venturing, Fire Explorers, Red Cross Youth Volunteers and the YMCA.

All will offer emergency related information, volunteer and participation opportunities and freebies.

The park features a children's play area, restrooms, two basketball courts and a baseball diamond.

It is located at 20500 Sesnon Blvd. in Porter Ranch and is open from dawn to dusk.

For more information, visit www.prnc.org.