TODAY A moderate hike and brunch...
TODAY
A moderate hike and brunch on the ridge starts at 8:30 a.m. from
the Stough Canyon Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave. For more
information, call 238-5440.
The Valley Park Grand Opening, including such activities as
demonstrations from the Fastlane skateboarding team, KROQ Street Team
van and the City of Burbank Kids at Play mobile-recreation van, is
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the park, 1625 N. Valley St. Free. For more
information, call 238-5328.
The Nature’s Artist Club for children 10 and older meets at 11
a.m. at the Stough Canyon Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave. For more
information, call 238-5440.
The Booker T. Frog Storytime is for children at 11 a.m. weekly at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more
information, call 558-1383.
“Native Voices at the Autry,” featuring a stage reading of
playwright Shirley Cheechoo’s “Moose River Crossing,” is at 2 p.m.
in the Wells Fargo Theatre at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage,
4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park. Free. For more information,
call (323) 667-2000.
Singer and songwriter Jon Batson is performing a variety of
country, novelty folk and ballad songs at 8 p.m. at the ThetaSound
Studios Coffee House, 1309 Riverside Drive. Free. For more
information, call 955-5888.
SUNDAY
A “Winter Snacks” bird walk is at 9 a.m. at Wildwood Park, 1701
Wildwood Canyon Dr. For more information, call 238-5440.
Showtime Cabaret, featuring a gourmet lunch followed by the
musical, “Broadway Forever,” is from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the
Castaway, 1250 E. Harvard Rd. Transportation can be on your own or
with the bus departing from the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive
Ave. The cost is $43. For more information, call 238-5353.
A family exploration in Heritage Court celebrating the Jewish
holiday, Tu B’Shevat, the day set aside to honor trees, is from 1:30
to 3:30 p.m. at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage, 4700 Western
Heritage Way, Griffith Park. Admission for adults is $7.50, $5 for
seniors and students and $3 for children 12 and younger. For
information, call (323) 667-2000.
“Songs of the People,” a concert that explores the world of Jewish
tradition with live musical performances, is at 2 p.m. in the Wells
Fargo Theatre at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage, 4700 Western
Heritage Way, Griffith Park. Free. For reservations and more
information, call (323) 667-2000.
Democrats living in the 43rd Assembly District who volunteered in
the 2002 campaign are invited to help select delegates for the
California Democratic Party’s State Convention after they register at
2 p.m. at 2520 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call (323)
913-5865.
MONDAY
Registration is still available for day trips for seniors 55 and
older, offered through the city’s Park, Recreation and Community
Services Department. Departures will be from the Joslyn Adult Center
parking lot, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353
between 9 to 11 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m. weekdays.
Seniors can enjoy a nutritious lunch at 11:30 a.m. weekdays 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.
Women’s Self Defense Safety Classes for people 13 and older meet
from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Burbank Family Martial Arts, 1312-B W.
Magnolia Blvd. Registration is required. For more information, call
566-8676.
The Battered Women Support Group meets weekly. Admission and child
care are free. For time, location and more information, call
845-7671.
The Senior Women’s Support Group meets at the Family Service
Agency of Burbank, 2013 W. Magnolia Blvd. The monthly cost is $10.
For more information and times, call 845-7671.
TUESDAY
The Burbank Women’s Golf Club meets at 8 a.m. at DeBell Municipal
Golf Course, 1500 E. Walnut Ave. For more information, call 845-5301.
The Braille Institute offers classes teaching people how to remain
independent despite vision loss from 9 to 11 a.m. weekly at the
Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call
(323) 663-1111, ext. 1252.
Free blood-pressure checks for seniors 55 and older are from 9 to
11 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Joslyn Adult Center,
1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
A weight-management program, combining dietary and exercise
education, individual meal planning, fitness counseling and
supervised exercise classes, is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays
through March 11 at the Providence Saint Joseph Fitness Center, 501
S. Buena Vista St. The cost is $425 per person with a $50 deposit.
For more information, call 847-3999.
Author Aileen Baron will sign her historic novel, “A Fly Has a
Hundred Eyes,” at 7 p.m. and author Twist Phelan will sign his
mystery novel, “Heir Apparent,” at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call
558-1383.
* GETTING ITEMS LISTED: Mail calendar listings to the Burbank
Leader, 220 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Suite B, Burbank, CA 91502, 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.