'Think 91311' Comes Once in a Lifetime

Once every century the Chatsworth ZIP code is the same as the date. When that happens, it's time to Think 91311.

The last time it occurred, William Howard Taft was president, the Indy 500 had just been created, the NAACP was incorporated, Chevrolet and Crisco entered the marketplace and, over the skies of San Diego, the first aerial photograph was taken.

On Tuesday, the next 9/13/11, another aerial photo will be taken. This time, though, it will be done from a helicopter hovering over Think 91311, a celebration of Chatsworth history, traditions and commerce. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. on the grounds of , 20121 Devonshire St. Admittance is free and the event is scheduled to run until 8:30 p.m.

Vicki Briskman, a member of the Chatsworth Neighborhood Council , conceived the idea after seeing a Beverly Hills celebration of 90210 She pictured the event involving a broad array of neighborhood groups working together for a stronger community.

She recalled how, almost exactly three years ago, Chatsworth came together to help the victims of the fatal Metrolink crash. "I just thought this would be a great day to do something good for the community and rally the community for a good cause instead of getting together over something tragic."

At Think 91311, the community will come together to enjoy a Taste of Chatsworth, a children's area with two jumpers and a face painter,  a vendors area and the burial of a 50-year time capsule.  Performing artists scheduled to entertain from the event stage include Aejaye Jackson, Chyla Anderson, Kevin Toney, Wes Quave, Carmen Carter, Will Wheaton, Savannah Lynne, Johnny Strat and the Young Masters Band.

Attendees can buy a raffle ticket for a bicycle or bid in a silent auction for tickets to the Dodgers, Lakers and Kings. Also in the silent auction are summer camp sessions at Sierra Canyon School and and tickets for two to a performance at CSUN's Valley Performing Arts Center.

Also for sale is a chance to add your name to those listed in the time capsule and copies of the photo taken from the air at about 5:20 p.m.

Meanwhile, all of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Young Masters Performing Arts Academy, which offers free music classes to children between the ages of 7 and 19. Musical instruments no longer used may be donated to the academy during Think 91311.

Sponsors of Think 91311 are the Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce, the Chatsworth Historical Society, the Chatsworth Kiwanis Club, the Chatsworth Neighborhood Council, the Chatsworth Business Improvement District, Naya Fresh Body Spa, Councilman Mitchell Englander of District 12, the Rocky Hill Riders Corral 54, Freedom Church, Oak Springs and St. Stephen Presbyterian Church.

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