Topanga loves its Sages. This event, held at the Topanga Community House, is the culmination of a year of monthly dinners provided by volunteers especially for seniors, although no one is turned…
A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.” —The Declaration of Independence I was infuriated,…
Start 2019 with a simple act of kindness: Volunteer to participate in Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s (LAHSA) Homeless Count, January 22-24, a three-day mission to count our homeless neighbors all across…
To follow through on our New Year’s message of kindness, we created a “Gift from the heart” icon to mark articles that offer volunteer opportunities. We have about 40 non-profit organizations and…
The National Park Service (NPS) will begin using admission fees to fund essential services while the government shutdown drags on. The monies collected at park entrances and campgrounds will be diverted from…
Sherry Carol Modell, a resident of Topanga for 15 years, passed away peacefully from lung cancer at her home on October 25, 2018, surrounded by lots of love and her little dog…
City Hearts helping underserved communities by providing the highest quality arts education and experiences to children in the most economically stressed neighborhoods of southern California. City Hearts nurtures students, teaching them valuable creative skills that…
Canyon Sages Topanga’s only service organization designed for Topanga’s elders. The Sages create classes and activities for seniors and reach out to those isolated or in need. A senior classroom for the Sages was built…
The California Wildlife Center cares for orphaned and injured wildlife, including marine mammals. The CWC needs volunteers to transport animals and help care for patients. Animal care volunteers are required to participate in…
Arson Watch is a volunteer organization funded by the non-profit “Friends of the Arson Watch and Disaster Services, Inc. (FAWDS). Today, volunteers of all ages and backgrounds patrol the Santa Monica Mountains during periods of…