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TODAY

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.

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.

A Boys & Girls Club of Burbank benefit to help less fortunate

children attend summer camp is at noon at 2244 N. Buena Vista St. For

more information, call 848-9611.

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.

A stroke-support group providing information, problem-solving

techniques, emotional support and a safe place to express feelings is

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.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 6 p.m. at Magnolia Park

Methodist Church, 2828 Magnolia Blvd. For more information, call

766-8636.

The First Lutheran Church of Burbank will begin its annual

Vacation Bible School at 6 p.m. in the church hall, 1001 S.

Glenoaks Blvd. A social dinner and worship time will proceed the

school. For more information, call 848-7432.

A women’s focus group on depression is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every

first, third and fifth Wednesday of the month at Providence Health

Center, 3413 W. Pacific Ave. For reservations, call Linda Wright at

953-4487.

The Foothill Autism Alliance, Inc. will meet at 7 p.m. at Burbank

Center for the Retarded, 230 Amherst Drive. The group meets on the

second Wednesday of each month. For more information, call 662-8847.

Outdoor Picture Show, a weekly event featuring family films, will

present “Raiders of the Lost Ark” from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the IKEA

Courtyard at Media City Center, 600 N. San Fernando Blvd. The free

event also features food samplings, contests and giveaways by the

KIIS-FM street team, magicians and face painting. For more

information, call 566-8617.

The Women’s Reading Group meeting will discuss “The Bee Season”

by Myla Goldberg at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 731 N. San Fernando

Blvd. For more information, call 558-1383.

THURSDAY

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.

Gardeners are invited to “Using California Native Plants in Your

Garden,” a special program at 7 p.m. at the Central Library

auditorium, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. Ellen Mackay, ecologist and board

member of the Theodore Payne Foundation, will discuss which plants

attract birds or butterflies, prevent soil erosion, or provide

year-round color. For more information, call 238-5600.

The Sierra Singles Group will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m.

at the Los Angeles Zoo in the Grande Room, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los

Angeles. For more information, call 769-1521.

The Valley Computer Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of

each month at the First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Olive Ave. A $4

donation is requested. For more information, call 846-4012.

Have fun at the Swinging Seniors Dance Club at 7 p.m. at the

Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Admission is $3 for members;

$4 for guests, and includes refreshments and live music. For more

information, call 238-5353.

“Putting Balance in Your Life,” a free workshop, is from 7 to 8

p.m. at the Senior Outreach Department for Providence St. Joseph and

Holy Cross Medical Center, 3413 W. Pacific Ave. For more information,

call 953-4487.

FRIDAY

A greeting card class is 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 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 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.

A free Armenian Workshop on high cholesterol will be from 10 to

11:30 a.m. in the Lockheed Room B, at Providence St. Joseph Medical

Center, 3413 W. Pacific Ave. For reservations, call 953-4487.

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.

Open mic poetry night begins at 8 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 731 N.

San Fernando Blvd. If you want to want to read your poetry, sign up

begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 558-1383.

“Point, Counter Point,” a mixed media and illustrations exhibit by

David Estrada, is having its opening reception from 8 p.m. to

midnight at Wax Poetic Salon & Gallery, 3208 W. Magnolia Blvd. Also,

Rob Cohen and David Wollock will be signing copies of their book,

“Why We Rule: 101 Great Reasons to Love America.” For more

information, call 843-9469.

* 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.