LAVC Valley Weekly - November 3-9, 2025

The LAVC Valley Weekly Student Newsletter highlights campus events and announcement for the week of November 3, 2025. Find out what's happening this week:

LA County Vote Center

Monday, November 3 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. &
Tuesday, November 4 from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cafeteria, SU 133 (view map)

Mail-in Ballot Box: Until Tuesday, November 4 at 8 p.m.
Parking Lot G (view map)

LA Valley College and the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters, is an 11-day Voting Center location for the 2025 Special Election.

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Winter/Spring 2026 - Registration Group 3 Begins

Starting November 4

The Winter 2026 and Spring 2026 registration period for Group 3 (fully matriculated continuing, new and returning students) begins on November 4, 2025. Check the Student Portal to find your registration date and enroll online.

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MMXXV LAVC Art Faculty Biennial Exhibition & Artist Reception

Tuesday, November 4 from noon - 2 p.m.
LAVC Art Gallery - Art Building (view map)

The LAVC Art Gallery invites you to meet the artists at a reception for its new exhibition MMXXV, the LAVC Art Faculty Biennial. The exhibition runs in the Art Gallery from Nov. 3 - Dec. 5, 2025.

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Everyday English for ESL Students: Jobs and Occupations

Tuesday, November 4 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
LARC 212 (view map) or Online

All ESL students are invited to a workshop that will help you expand your English vocabulary for the workplace and talk about different jobs and career goals. Join the Academic Resource Center in-person or online to learn how to express your skills and ambitions clearly in English.

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Twilight Tutoring: Evening Study Lounge & Tutoring

Tuesday, November 4 from 6-10 p.m. &
Thursday, November 6 from 6-10 p.m.
LARC 226 (view map)

Need a place to study in the evenings with free coffee, snacks, and tutors? The ARC's Study Lounge has comfy chairs, couches, tables, and whiteboards. Study or connect with a tutor for Anatomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, ESL, Math, Physics, Stat C1000, Statistics 101, or Writing.

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Meet the UCLA Representative

Wednesday, November 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Career/Transfer Center (view map)

Do you want to meet a UCLA University representative? Make a 30 minute in-person appointment to learn about the admission process to the University of California, Los Angeles!

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Monarch Market's Weekly Food Distribution

Wednesday, November 5 at 11 a.m.
In front of the Unity Center - CC-127 (view map)

The Basic Needs Center holds a weekly food distribution, Monarch Market, every Wednesday. Pick up nutritious perishable and nonperishable groceries at no cost. Everyone is welcome.

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First-Generation College Celebration

Wednesday, November 5 from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Monarch Hall (view map)

Come celebrate members of the LAVC community who were or will be the first in their families to earn a college degree. Our featured keynote speaker is LAVC alumna Dr. Daisy Gonzales, Executive Director, California Student Aid Commission, followed by a First-Generation Panel.

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Free Wednesday Concert: Music for Political Expression - Support and Protest

Wednesday, November 5 at 1:45 p.m.
Music Recital Hall (view map)

This concert features LAVC Faculty Member Darrin Stafford and his contemporary ensemble performing a variety of commercial music, including "Heart to Heart" by Kenny Loggins, "Açaí" by Djavan, "Pride and Joy" by Stevie Ray Vaughan; "Someday We'll All Be Free" by Donny Hathaway, and "Hangin' Out" by Darrin Stafford. Note: Dates and performers are subject to change.

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Warm Meal Thursdays at the Basic Needs Center

Thursday, November 6 at 12 p.m.
In front of the Unity Center, CC-127 (view map)

Enjoy a free meal at Warm Meal Thursday, every Thursday in the Fall semester. No one should go hungry on our campus. Service is first come, first served; one meal per person, while supplies last.

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Self-Defense Workshop with the Rainbow Pride Center

Thursday, November 6 from 2-4 p.m.
Unity Center, CC-127 (view map)

Come and learn verbal boundary setting skills, and self-defense techniques at a Self-Defense Workshop led by Dr. Vanessa Carlisle. No experience needed! Open to all.

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Vet Net Ally Training

Friday, November 7 from 9 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
SSC 245 (view map)

The LAVC Rising Scholars and Veterans Resource Center is hosting a Vet Net Ally workshop facilitated by the Director for Veterans Affairs at the CSU Chancellor's Office.

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Women's Soccer vs. Santa Monica College

Friday, November 7 at 3 p.m.
Soccer Field (view map)

Cheer on our Lady Monarchs as Women's Soccer plays Santa Monica College at home. Free admission to this thrilling game.

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Writing Workshop: Grammar: Parts of Speech; Adjectives vs. Adverbs

Saturday, November 8 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Online

LAVC Academic Resource Center (ARC)'s Writing Center is offering a FREE Online Writing Workshop on Grammar: Parts of Speech; Adjectives vs. Adverbs that will help you improve your writing, grammar, and be ready for final papers and projects.

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Football vs. College of the Desert

Saturday, November 8 at 3 p.m.
Monarch Stadium (view map)

It's Sophomore Night at the Football game against College of the Desert! Come out and support our team at the last home game of the season.

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LAVC Welcome Center is Here to Help You!

Need help with enrolling? Looking for answers to your general questions? Stop by the Welcome Center on Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. & Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (except on holidays).

• In-person assistance - Welcome Center, 1st Floor of the Student Services Center (SSC) (View campus map)
• Chat live - Welcome Center Virtual Lobby (craniumcafe.com)
• Phone - (818) 938-8418 (press 1 for Welcome Center)
• Email - @email

Chick-fil-A Now Available for Delivery Pick-Up on Campus

The College Store is excited to announce Chick-fil-A is now available for delivery to the Bookstore in the Student Union. Please make sure to place your preorder, via the preorder web link. Pick up your order on your selected date between 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Connect with the Manufacturing, Electronics, and Construction (MEC) CAP

Students in the Manufacturing, Electronics, and Construction CAP-explore your MEC Canvas site for resources, success tips, and connections with counselors and professors. It should already appear on your Canvas dashboard; if not, you can self-enroll at https://www.lavc.edu/caps. For more information, contact @email.

Upcoming Events

Veteran's Day Celebration

Monday, November 10 from 12-2 p.m. in the Student Services Plaza

Join us as we celebrate and honor our Valley Veterans at our Veteran's Day Celebration. There will be free food, music, and veterans' resources. This event is open to all!

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MESA: Lunch with a Professional - Physician's Assistant Panel

Thursday, November 13 at 12 p.m. at LARC 229

LAVC MESA invites you a Physician's Assistant Panel. Topics include the education pathway to the profession, what is the difference between a primary physician and physician's assistant, and resources and opportunities outside of school.

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"Business & Administration in Early Childhood Education" Conference

Friday, November 14 at 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the CDFC 170

Attend the Business & Administration of Early Childhood Education Conference to learn about leadership, licensing, family childcare & center-based business models, and administration. An Early Childhood Education job fair to follow the conference. Free and no registration is needed.

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LAVC Media Arts Student Showcase: Beginning Production Films

Friday, November 14 at 6 p.m. at the Music Recital Hall

The LAVC Media Arts Department invites you to its Media Arts Student Showcase featuring screenings of Cinema 101 student films from the Spring 2025 semester. An awards ceremony will follow the screening.

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The Rimers of Eldritch by Lanford Wilson

November 14-15 & 20-22 at 8:15 p.m. & November 16 at 2:30 p.m. at the Theatre 68 Complex: Emerson Theater, North Hollywood

The LAVC Theater & Dance Department proudly presents The Rimers of Eldritch by Lanford Wilson. A crime has been committed. Will it be judged in court, in church, or through the whispers of the people of this decaying Bible Belt town? Set in Eldritch, Missouri, this play explores the value of truth, even when it's inconvenient.

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LAVC Media Arts Student Showcase: Advanced Thesis Films

Saturday, November 15 at 6 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall

The LAVC Media Arts Department invites you to its Media Arts Student Showcase featuring screenings of Cinema 125 student films from the Spring 2025 semester. An awards ceremony will follow each screening.

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Find additional upcoming events at LAVC Calendar of Events.

LACCD encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the event organizer listed in the link above as soon as possible, but no later than ten (10) business days prior to the event.

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