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Comedian Don Friesen heads up a night of comedy benefiting the Burbank
Cooperative Preschool. Doors open at 6:30 tonight, and the show starts at
8 at the Elks Lodge in Burbank, 2232 N. Hollywood Way. Tickets are $12.
For more information, call 502-3009.
SATURDAY
Unity Church is holding a bazaar and yard sale starting at 9 a.m. at
637 S. Victory Blvd. New and used items, home baked goods and handmade
jewelry are for sale. Face painting will be done from 10 a.m. until noon.
The Sierra Club meets at 9 a.m. at the upper parking lot near the
merry-go-round in Griffith Park for a 5- to 7-mile hike. Bring water,
boots, and a snack. Well-mannered dogs are welcome. For more information,
call Barbara Allen at 543-1633.
The Burbank Chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship
International meets at 9 a.m. for breakfast and fellowship at Ramada Inn,
2900 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call 846-0563.
The American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles will hold CPR sessions
at 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at John Burroughs High School, 1920 Clark Ave.
Cost is $10 per class. Upon completion of the class, each participant
will receive a CPR certificate good for one year. To register, call (800)
627-7000.
Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-Step group for people suffering from
compulsive overeating and other eating disorders, meets at 10 a.m. at the
Magnolia Park United Methodist Church, 2828 Magnolia Blvd. Meetings are
free and confidential. For more information, call 881-4776.
Blind and visually impaired people and their families and friends meet
at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month to provide support and
discuss available services. Seating is limited, so an RSVP is
appreciated. For reservations and meeting place, call National Federation
of the Blind of California at 558-6524.
Author Steve Niles signs his newest novel, “Savage Membrane,” at 2
p.m. at Dark Delicacies, 4213 W. Burbank Blvd. Joining him are authors
Laurent Bouzereau (“The Making of ET -- The Extra Terrestrial”), Bob
Zeidman (“Horror Flick”), and Mark Masek (“Hollywood Remains to be Seen:
A Guide to the Movie Stars’ Final Homes”). For more information, call
556-6660.
Stough Canyon Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave., hosts its first year
anniversary celebration with a cider and cheese fund-raiser from 6:30 to
9:30 p.m. The event will feature entertainment, astronomy and prizes.
Dressy attire is requested. Tickets are $25 per person. For more
information, call 238-5440.
SUNDAY
The First Presbyterian Church of Burbank extends an invitation to take
a journey into healing at 9 a.m. weekly with the book, “Boundaries,” by
Henry Cloud and John Townsend. Learn how to understand the past and
ensure a healthier future. The church is at 521 E. Olive Ave. For more
information, call 842-5134.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Gudgeon Ship No.
8310 holds its monthly breakfast every third Sunday of the month from 9
a.m. to noon at 1006 W. Magnolia Blvd. Donations of $3.50 are
appreciated. For more information, call 843-3381.
A free anniversary open house is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stough
Canyon Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave. There will be ongoing nature
crafts, live animals, educational displays and hikes. For more
information, call 238-5440.
The American Legion holds bingo at 12:30 p.m. at 940 W. Olive Ave.
Proceeds benefit veterans’ rehabilitation. Free parking. For more
information, call 846-0683.
Meet at 3 p.m. at the Stough Canyon Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave,
for an easy 2 1/2 mile round-trip hike with Councilwoman Marsha Ramos.
This hike is organized by the Verdugo Hills Group of the Sierra Club. For
more information, call Garen Yegparian at 563-3918.
The Media City Ballet Company’s Sunday Afternoon at the Ballet
features a tribute to American choreographer and dancer Jerome Robbins
with dances from “Westside Story,” “On the Town,” and “Fiddler on the
Roof.” The program begins at 4:30 p.m. at Media Dance Arts Center, 237 E.
Palm Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for seniors and students 13 and
younger. For more information, call 972-9692.
A communitywide Concert of Prayer is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Emmanuel
Evangelical Free Church, 438 E. Harvard Road. The evening program
features music, prayer, and drama. For more information, call Don Ludwig
at 846-8943.
MONDAY
Reservations are being accepted for a senior adult day trip from 7:30
a.m. to 9 p.m. April 23 to Hearst Castle. The cost is $95. Departure will
be from Joslyn Adult Center parking lot, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more
information, call 238-5353 between 9 and 11 a.m or noon to 2 p.m.
weekdays.
Burbank students, 11 to 15, can sign up for a camping trip to Santa
Barbara’s El Capitan State Beach on April 1 to April 3. The $55 cost
includes bus transportation, breakfasts, dinners and campsite fee.
Students must register by 5 p.m. March 25 at Verdugo Recreation Center,
3201 W. Verdugo Ave. For more information, call 238-5390.
Seniors can enjoy a nutritious lunch at 11:30 a.m. Monday through
Friday, at the Don Tuttle Senior Center, 1731 N. Ontario St. The center
also offers a free loaf of bread Mondays and Wednesdays (supplies
limited). For more information, call 238-5367.
Aesthetic chess is at 12:30 p.m. for senior citizens 55 and older at
the Don Tuttle Center, 1731 N. Ontario Ave. For more information, call
238-5367.
Learn about the Peace Corps senior volunteers program at 1 p.m. in the
Nardo Auditorium at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more
information, call 238-5353.
Learn how to preserve family memories. Join the Writing Your Memories
group at 1 p.m. Mondays at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave.
For more information, call 238-5353.
The Cancer Support Group offers assistance to cancer patients,
caregivers, relatives and friends. It meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, 501 S. Buena Vista St. For more
information, call 525-4941.
Aggressive Assets Investment Club, a women’s investment club, meets
monthly at 6:30 p.m. in Burbank. For more information about the group and
where they meet, call Marva Murphy at 955-8018.
A new mixed-media class for adults 55 and older is from 6:30 to 9
every Monday evening at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Local
artist Christina Lambert is the instructor. For more information, call
238-5353.
A free exercise class for women of all ages in any stage of cancer
treatment and recovery is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Providence St. Joseph
Medical Center, 501 S. Buena Vista St. Ask for room number at the front
desk. For more information, call (310) 829-7849.
The Battered Women Support Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays.
Admission and child care are free. For more information and location,
call 845-7671.
Hula and Polynesian dance classes are offered Mondays at the Creative
Arts Center. Beginning and intermediate hula start at 7 p.m., followed by
a more challenging class at 8 p.m., 1100 W. Clark St. For more
information, call 238-5397.
TUESDAY
The Burbank Sunrise Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. at The Castaway, 1250
Harvard Road. For more information, call 998-9556.
The Burbank Women’s Golf Club is looking for new members. The group
meets weekly at 8 a.m. at DeBell Municipal Golf Course, 1500 E. Walnut
Ave. For more information, call Irma Taylor at 845-5301.
The Burbank Chamber of Commerce hosts a business breakfast at 8:30
a.m. at The Castaway, 1250 Harvard Road. Prepaid reservations at $13 each
must be made by Thursday; $20 for prospective members. After Thursday,
reservations are $20 and $25. For more information, call 846-3111.
The Joslyn Adult Center holds an informative meeting for new members
the third Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at 1301 W. Olive Ave. For
more information, call 238-5353.
Beverly Manor Health Center offers a low-impact arthritis exercise
class from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 1041 S. Main St. For more information,
call 843-2330.
The Senior Women’s Support Group meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Family Service Agency of Burbank, 2013 W. Magnolia Blvd. The cost is $10
per month. For more information, call 845-7671.
Games R Us, a group that meets to play card and board games, invites
seniors to join at 11:30 a.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive
Ave. Please RSVP at 238-5353.
A cardiac support group meets weekly from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in the cardiac rehabilitation
fitness center, 501 S. Buena Vista St. The group discusses concerns and
fears and helps participants develop new coping skills. Family members
are also welcome. For more information, call 843-5111, Ext. 73999.
A free lecture by fashion designer Christina Kim, who will discuss the
art of hand-crafted clothing, begins at 6 p.m. at Woodbury University,
7500 Glenoaks Blvd. For more information, call 767-0888.
A fitness hike begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Stough Canyon Nature Center,
2300 Walnut Ave. For more information, call 238-5440.
The Burbank Kiwanis For Fun meets at 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth
Tuesday at the Anabelle Hotel, 2011 W. Olive Ave. For more information,
contact Pat Smola at 846-2330.
Author John Paul Ouvrier signs his self-help book “Body Power,” at
7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more
information, call 558-1383.
WEDNESDAY
The Burbank Sunrise Kiwanis Club meets at 6:45 a.m. at De Bell
Municipal Golf Course, 1500 E. Walnut Ave. For more information, call
842-3323.
The Burbank Chapter of the Leads Club, an international organization
for business referrals, meets from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. at the Courtside
Restaurant at the Toluca Lake Sports Center, 6711 Forest Lawn Drive. For
more information, call 623-0337.
Adults 55 and older can sign up for 10-week bridge classes at Joslyn
Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Beginners meet from 9 to 11 a.m.
Wednesdays starting May 1. Intermediate classes meet from 9 to 11 a.m.
Fridays starting May 3. Cost is $5 for the instruction book. For more
information, call the Joslyn recreation office at 238-5353, Monday
through Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m.
A Japanese flower arrangement class is from 10 to 11 a.m. on the
second Wednesday of each month at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive
Ave. Bring a shallow bowl, cut flowers or greens, a pair of scissors and
a flower frog. The class is free, but will cost $5 if a frog is needed.
For more information, call 238-5353.
The Auld Lange Syne Bridge Club meets to play bridge, Shanghai and
other card games from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301
W. Olive Ave. For information, call Alan at 507-1514. Seniors interested
in bridge, Shanghai or mah-jongg lessons can call 238-5353.
An open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is from noon to 1 p.m. at Unity
Church of Burbank and North Hollywood, 637 S. Victory Blvd. Bring a brown
bag lunch and join the group for steps and traditions. For more
information, call 841-4037.
The Wellness Community presents a cancer patients support group from
noon to 1:45 p.m. at 214 S. Frederic St., Apt. A. For more information,
call (626) 796-1083.
Quilting classes are at 1 p.m., the third Wednesday of each month at
the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. This class is free. A sewing
machine is required to complete this program. For more information, call
238-5353, Monday through Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m.
The Joslyn Chess Club meets from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult
Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
SHHH, a support group for hard of hearing people, meets at 1:30 p.m.
on the first Wednesday of each month to offer support, information and
education for people experiencing hearing loss. The group is facilitated
by volunteers Leo Maggio and Courtland Warner, at Joslyn Adult Center,
1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
Deal with stress and release tension by taking the Wellness Community
yoga class from 2 to 3 p.m. at 214 Frederic St., Apt. A. The class is
free. For more information, call (626) 796-1083.
A stroke-support group providing information, problem-solving
techniques, emotional support and a safe place to express feelings is
held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, 501 S. Buena Vista St. For more
information, call 238-2622.
Verdugo Glen chapter of the American Business Women’s Assn. meets at
5:30 p.m. for networking, with dinner, a program and business meeting at
6:30 at the Glendale Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St. Dinner is $17. For
information and reservations, call 841-0499.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 6 p.m. at Magnolia Park
Methodist Church, 2828 Magnolia Blvd. For more information, call
766-8636.
A fitness hike begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Stough Canyon Nature Center,
2300 Walnut Ave. For more information, call 238-5440.
Intermediate/advanced line-dance instruction begins at 6:45 p.m. at
the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Classes are $2. For more
information, call 238-5353.
The Women-to-Women Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. weekly to discuss any
subject pertinent to the women in the group in a casual, informal,
confidential and nonjudgmental format. The group meets at Providence St.
Joseph Medical Center’s Urgent Care Facility, 3413 Pacific Ave. For more
information, call Linda Wright at 953-4487.
Improve your public-speaking skills at the Jewel City 29 Toastmasters
meeting 7 to 9 p.m. at the Red Cross building, 1501 S. Brand Blvd.,
Glendale. This meeting is free. For more information, call Darryl DeBond
at 244-1137.
THURSDAY
The Magnolia Park Optimist Club meets at 7:30 a.m. weekly at the
DeBell Golf Clubhouse, 1500 Walnut Ave. For more information, call
845-1192.
Burbank women are invited to attend Touchpoint Bible Study, composed
of nondenominational women who want to know the Bible better, at 9 a.m.
and 7:30 p.m. in private homes. For more information, call 246-2090.
Join the crafts group from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center,
1301 W. Olive Ave. The group meets to socialize while working on a
project. For more information, call 238-5353.
Burbank’s Sigma Beta chapter of Gamma Eta Kappa fraternity will
celebrate its 50 years of Gekdom at 11 a.m. with a luncheon at the
Burbank Airport Hilton, 2500 Hollywood Way. The fraternity, founded in
1882 in San Francisco, was the first nationwide high school fraternity.
Members and former members are invited. For more information, call Bernie
Mullins at 846-7071.
The Joslyn Duplicate Bridge Club meets to play advanced bridge from 11
a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call
842-5826.
The Burbank Noon Optimist Club meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Thursdays at Tony Roma’s, 220 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information,
call 506-8714.
The Burbank Noon Lions luncheon meetings are at noon on the second and
fourth Thursdays of the month at The Castaway, 1250 Harvard Road. For
more information, call Marva Murphy at 955-8018.
Seniors play bingo for a buck at 1 p.m. every Thursday at the Joslyn
Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
The Cardiac Rehab and Fitness Center at Providence St. Joseph Medical
Center offers restorative yoga classes from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m., 501 S.
Buena Vista St. Cost is $13 per class, $60 for five classes and $100 for
10 classes. For more information, call 843-5111, Ext. 73999.
The Social Seniors Koffee Klub meets for conversation at 3:15 p.m. on
the third Thursday of each month at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W.
Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
The Burbank Chamber of Commerce hosts its March tabletop mixer from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Pickwick Center, 1001 Riverside Drive. Admission
is $10 for members; $15 for prospective members. For more information,
call 846-3111.
The Burbank Civitan Club meets for dinner at 6 p.m. on the first and
third Thursday of each month at the Coral Cafe, 3321 W. Burbank Blvd. For
more information, call 848-7189.
A full moon hike will begin at about 6:30 p.m. at Wildwood Park off of
Harvard Road above Sunset Canyon Drive. Call 238-5440 for exact start
time.
The Sierra Singles Group meets a 7 p.m. in the Grande Room at the Los
Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. The speaker is Ken Murray, a
veteran of mountaineering adventures, who will speak on summer and winter
hiking techniques. Arrive early for refreshments. For more information,
call 769-1521.
Learn how to balance the flow of energy throughout the body at Chi
Gong classes from 7 to 8 p.m. sponsored by the Wellness Community, 214
Frederic St., Apt. A. For more information, call (626) 796-1083.
Have fun at the Swinging Seniors Dance Club 7 p.m. every Thursday at
the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Admission of $3.50 per person
includes refreshments and live music. For more information, call
238-5353.
A course in miracles meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at Unity
Church of Burbank & North Hollywood, 637 S. Victory Blvd. There is no fee
to attend, but an offering will be taken each week. For more information,
call 841-4037.
FRIDAY
A greeting card class is held from 9 to 11 a.m. on the first Friday of
each month at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. The class works
on seasonal and general themes. A fee of $8 includes all supplies. For
more information, call 238-5353.
An advanced greeting card workshop is held from 9 to 11 a.m. on the
second Friday of each month at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive
Ave. The workshop is open to all previous card class students. There is a
fee of $3 per person, and all supplies are included. For more
information, call 238-5353.
A T-shirt painting class is held from 9 to 11 a.m. on the last Friday
of each month at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Bring a
solid light-colored T-shirt and a piece of cardboard. All other supplies
will be included for $2 per person. For more information, call 238-5353.
The Friday card club is from 11:30 a.m. through 3 p.m. at the Joslyn
Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Bridge, Shanghai, canasta and pinochle
are played. For $1.25 you can play any game of your choice, plus receive
coffee and dessert prior to the start of the games. Arrive at 10:30 a.m.
to ensure seating. For more details, call Allan at 507-1514.
A special meditation service will be conducted from noon to 3 p.m. on
Good Friday at Unity Church of Burbank and North Hollywood, 637 S.
Victory Blvd. For more information, call 841-4037.
Seniors can play Bingo for a buck at 12:30 p.m. at the Don Tuttle
Center, 1731 N. Ontario Ave. For more information, call 238-5367.
Ballroom dance classes for seniors are offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at
the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call
238-5353.
Seniors 55 and older who like to dance and listen to music from the
‘50s and ‘60s meet at 7 p.m. the first Friday of every month in the back
room at Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Admission is $2. For more
information, call 238-5353.
Self-help group Recovery Inc. meets to help people with fear, anxiety,
panic or depression at 7 p.m. in the playroom at the Pickwick, 1001
Riverside Drive. For more information, call 562-1745.
The Western Weavers Square Dance Club of Burbank meets every second
and fourth Friday of each month at the Little White Chapel, on the corner
of Avon Street and Jeffreys Avenue. The dances begin with rounds at 7:30
p.m. and squares at 8 p.m. A donation of $5 is requested. For more
information, call 569-4980 or 846-1470.
GETTING ITEMS 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.