CALENDAR
TODAY
Late registration continues today and ends Friday for the first of two
five-week summer semesters at Glendale Community College, 1500 N. Verdugo
Road. Classes are $11 per unit for California residents. The first
semester began Tuesday. Registration for the second semester, which
begins July 3, will be from Monday through July 7. Call 240-1000, ext.
5457 for information.
The Burbank Chapter of Leads Club, an international organization for
business referrals, meets from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. Wednesdays at the Court
side Restaurant at the Toluca Lake Sports Center, 6711 Forest Lawn Drive.
For information, call John at 623-0337.
The Burbank Public Library Preschool Story time, an interactive
program of stories, songs and crafts, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesdays
at Northwest Library, 3323 W. Victory Blvd. until May 24.
The Auld Lange Syne Bridge Club meets to play bridge, Shanghai and Mah
Jongg from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301
W. Olive Ave. For information, call Allan at 846-3814. Seniors interested
in bridge, Shanghai or Mah Jongg lessons can call 238-5353.
The Joslyn Chess Club meets from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Joslyn
Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Call 238-5353 for information.
Joined by John Muir Middle School choirs, Burbank High School’s Vocal
Music Program will hold its Spring Spectacular Concert at 7 p.m. today
and Thursday in Wolfson Auditorium at 902 N. Third St. Admission is $7.
Call 558-4700 for information.
John Burroughs High School Instrumental Music Association will hold
its annual Spring Concert at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium at 1920 W.
Clark Ave. Admission is $3. Call 558-4777 for information.
Line Dance classes are being taught at the Joslyn Adult Center.
Intermediates come at 6:45 p.m., Advanced at 7:45 p.m., at 1301 W. Olive
Ave. Classes are $2. For information call 238-5353.
THURSDAY
The Burbank-Magnolia Park Optimist Club meets 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at
DeBell Clubhouse, 1500 E. Walnut Ave. Call 846-5781 for information.
The Burbank Public Library Preschool story time is at 10 a.m.
Thursdays at the Buena Vista Library, 401 N. Buena Vista St.
The Joslyn Duplicate Bridge Club meets to play advanced bridge from 11
a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Thursdays at the Joslyn Adult Center. For information,
call Sherman at 842-5826.
The Burbank Optimist Club meets at 11:50 a.m. Thursdays at the Coral
Cafe, 3321 W. Burbank Blvd. For information, call 566-9725.
The Burbank Noon Lions Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. the second
and fourth Thursday of every month at The Castaway, 1250 Harvard Road.
For information, call Marva at 955-8018.
Swinging Seniors Club offers ballroom dancing to music by the Silver
Tones from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W.
Olive Ave. Admission is $3 for members and $3.50 for guests.
FRIDAY
“Toddler Tales,” a story time for 3-year-olds and younger, begins at
10 a.m. Fridays at Burbank Central Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. Call
238-5610 for information.
The Friday Club meets to play bridge, Pinochle and Shanghai from 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For
information, call 842-8624.
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center offers a Chronic Illness Support
Group from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Fridays at the center, 501 S. Buena Vista St.
Call 525-4957 for information.
Ballroom dancing classes for seniors are offered Fridays from 7 to
8:30 p.m. Singles and couples are welcome. Donations are $1. For
information, call 238-5353.
Local poets can share their original works at Open Mic Poetry Night at
8 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd.
SATURDAY
To raise funds for troop equipment and summer camp, Boy Scout Troop
201 will hold a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at Magnolia Park
United Methodist Church, 2828 W. Magnolia Blvd. The cost is $2.50. Call
845-7886 for information.
Farmers’ Market comes to town, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. in the 300 block of Orange Grove Avenue between Third Street and
Glenoaks Boulevard.
Beginners and pros alike can sharpen their line-dancing techniques at
classes held Saturdays at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave.
Intermediate classes are at 9 a.m., advanced classes at 10 a.m. and
classes for beginners at 11 a.m. The fee is $2. For information, call
238-5353.
With games, food and entertainment, the Providencia Elementary School
Annual Carnival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1919 N. Ontario St Call 558-5470 for information.
Overeater’s Anonymous, a 12-step group for people suffering from
compulsive overeating and other eating disorders, meets at 10 a.m.
Saturdays at the Magnolia Park United Methodist Church, 2828 Magnolia
Blvd. Meetings are free and confidential. For information, call 881-4776.
Dennis Etchison, past president of the Horror Writers Assn., will sign
his latest book, “Death Artist,” and association President S.P. Somtow
will sign his two newest books, “Tagging the Moon: Fairy Tales From L.A.”
and “The Ultimate Mallworld” at 2 p.m. at Dark Delicacies, 4213 W.
Burbank Blvd. Call 556-6660 for information.
The Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble will perform traditional
Armenian music at 7:30 p.m. at United Community Church Concert Hall, 333
E. Colorado Blvd., Glendale. Admission is $15. Call 662-8984 for ticket
information.
SUNDAY
The Baseball Cards & Comics Collectible Show will be held from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. in the gym at Burbank High School, 902 N. Third St. The show
features sports and other cards, Beanie babies, toys, a Pokemon
tournament and opportunities to win prizes. Admission is $1.
The Craig Missakian for Assembly volunteer campaign holds weekly
precinct walks starting at 11 a.m. Meet at Missakian’s campaign
headquarters, 3519 N. Verdugo Road, in Glendale. For information, call
249-5577.
The American Legion holds bingo at 12:30 p.m. at 940 W. Olive Ave.
Proceeds benefit veterans’ rehabilitation. Free parking. For information,
call 846-0683.
Enjoy afternoon dancing from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays at the Joslyn Adult
Center. Admission is $2. For information, call 238-5353.
“We Sing the Circle of Life,” the St. Matthew’s third annual vocal
concert benefit for the Rachel and Joseph House homeless shelters, begins
at 3:30 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 1920 W. Glenoaks,
Glendale. Music ranges from opera to musical comedy and features numbers
from “The Lion King,” “Cats” and others. Admission is free but donations
are welcomed. Call 842-3138 for information.
MONDAY
The Senior Bereavement Support Group meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Mondays and is sponsored by the Family Service Agency of Burbank. The
cost is $10 per month. Call 845-7671 to reserve a space.
A writing workshop on how to capture memories for one’s own history
and family continuity is held Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Joslyn
Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Call 238-5353 for more information.
The Cancer Support Group offers assistance to cancer patients,
caregivers, relatives and friends. It meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays
at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, 501 S. Buena Vista St. For
information, call 525-4941.
Play bingo with the Burbank Elks from 6 to 10:45 p.m. Mondays at the
American Legion, 940 W. Olive Ave. Call 848-5508 for more information.
The Battered Women Support Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays.
Admission and child-care are free. Call 845-7671 for locations.
TUESDAY
The Burbank Sunrise Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at The
Castaway, 1250 Harvard Road. For information, call Lee at 998-9356.
Free blood pressure checkups are available at 9 a.m. at the Joslyn
Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Call 238-5353 for information.
An interactive program of stories, finger plays, songs and crafts for
preschoolers begins at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Burbank Central Library, 110
N. Glenoaks Blvd. Call 238-5610 for more information.
The Senior Women Support Group meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays
at the Family Service Agency of Burbank, 2013 W. Magnolia Blvd. The cost
is $10 per month. For information, call 845-7671.
Beverly Manor Health Center offers a low-impact arthritis exercise
class from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at 1041 S. Main St. For
information, call Lillian at 843-2330.
“Because I Love You,” a free support group that helps parents
experiencing problems with their children, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in
the John Burroughs High School faculty cafeteria, 1920 Clark St. For
information, call 882-4881.
Recovery, Inc., a free support group for people suffering from
depression, anxiety, phobias or obsessions, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in
the playroom at Pickwick Bowling Alley, 921 W. Riverside Drive. Donations
are optional. For information, call Cliff at 989-7938.
Seniors 55 and older are invited to a sing-along, with music and
dancing, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Joslyn Adult Center,
1301 W. Olive Ave. A 50-cent donation is requested. Call 238-5353 for
more information.
Getting your events listed
Mail calendar listings to the Burbank Leader, P.O. Box 591, Burbank,
CA 91503 or fax them to 954-9439. The deadline for Wednesday’s calendar
is 10 a.m. Friday. The deadline for Saturday’s calendar is 10 a.m.
Wednesday.