TODAY “Wise Up on Health,” a...
TODAY
“Wise Up on Health,” a seminar hosted by an internist at
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, is at 9 a.m. at the Media City
Center Macy’s Court on the first level, 201 E. Magnolia Blvd.
Admission is free. For more information, call 566-8617.
The Auld Lang Syne Bridge & Card Club meets from 11:30 a.m. to 3
p.m. weekly at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. The cost
is $1.50. Arrive early to ensure seating. For more information, call
845-1920.
The Burbank Toastmasters, an organization dedicated to helping
public-speaking skills and confidence, meets at noon at the Burbank
Chamber of Commerce, 200 W. Magnolia Blvd. For more information, call
848-7866.
The Burbank Noon Kiwanis Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. weekly at the Burbank YMCA, 312 E. Magnolia Blvd. For more information, call
954-9294.
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.
SHHH, a support group for hard of hearing people, meets at 1:30
p.m. the first Wednesday of every 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
from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the second Wednesday of every 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.
A moderate fitness hike is at 6:30 p.m. at the Stough Canyon
Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave. For more information, call 238-5440.
The Burbank Media Center Toastmasters provides a chance for people
to improve their public-speaking skills from 6:50 to 9:30 p.m. the
first and third Wednesday of every month. For more information, call
782-4991.
The Foothill Autism Alliance, Inc. meets at 7 p.m. at Burbank
Center for the Retarded, 230 Amherst Drive. The group meets the
second Wednesday of each month. For more information, call
662-8847.
A praise outreach featuring Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis Jr., and
their group, “Soldiers for the Second Coming,” perform at 7:30 p.m.
the third Wednesday of the month at the Valley Baptist Church, 2201
W. Alameda Ave. Refreshments and fellowship follows at 9:30 p.m. The
event is free. For more information, call 845-7871.
THURSDAY
The Burbank Noon Lions luncheon meetings are at 7 a.m. the second
Thursday of the month at the Coral Cafe, 3321 W. Burbank Blvd., and
at noon the fourth Thursday of the month at The Castaway, 1250
Harvard Road. For more information, call 955-8018.
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.
The Toddler Storytime features readings from the ladies of
Gymboree at 10:30 a.m. the second and fourth Thursday of every month
at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more
information, call 558-1383.
The Joslyn Duplicate Bridge Club meets to play advanced bridge
from 11:00 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.
at the Anabelle Hotel, 2011 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call
506-8714.
Seniors play bingo for a buck at 1 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult
Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
The Sociable Seniors Koffee Klub invites seniors 55 and older to
enjoy coffee, tea, goodies and friendly conversation at 3:15 p.m.
the third Thursday of the month at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W.
Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
The Burbank Civitan Club meets for dinner at 6:30 p.m. the first
and third Thursday of each month at the Coral Cafe, 3321 W. Burbank
Blvd. For more information, call 848-7189.
A canine fitness hike with or without dogs is at 6:30 p.m. at the
Stough Canyon Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave. For more information,
call 238-5440.
The Valley Computer Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of
every month at the First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Olive Ave.
Donations are $4. For more information, call 846-4012.
Storyteller Steve reads children’s stories at 7 p.m. weekly at
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more
information, call 558-1383.
Storyteller Asha’s Baba performs at 7 p.m. at the Burbank Central
Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., in celebration of African American
History Month. For more information, call 238-5610.
A course in miracles meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. 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 T-shirt painting class is from 9 to 11 a.m. the last Friday of
every 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.
Seniors can play bingo for $1 at 12:30 p.m. at the Don Tuttle
Center, 1731 N. Ontario Ave. For more information, call 238-5367.
Teen Scene Friday Nights is an ongoing event for children 10 to
15 that features games, sports, crafts, food and special events from
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Verdugo Recreation Center, 3201 W. Verdugo
Ave. For more information, call 238-5390.
The Singles Dinner Club, sponsored by Providence Health Center’s
Beyond 50 program, is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Pas- sion Supper
Club, 12215 Ven- tura Blvd., Studio City. For reservations and more
information, call 953-4487.
Nominations forms for the Burbank Older Americans Volunteers
Service Awards on March 7, and applications for the 2003 Burbank
Senior Games from May 12 to 17, are available at the Joslyn Adult
Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
The deadline to sign up for the three 16-week photography classes,
“Beginning Black and White Photography,” “Color Photography” and
“Digital Photography,” is today at John Burroughs High School, 1920
W. Clark Ave. For more information, call 558-4611.
SATURDAY
Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-Step group for people suffering from
compulsive overeating and other eating disorders, meets from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.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.
“L.A. Zoo Lovin’,” an event in which children can make Valentine’s
Day cards, listen to animal romance stories and have their faces
painted is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo
Dr. Admission is $8.25, $5.25 for seniors and $3.25 for children 12
and younger. For more information, call (323) 644-6400.
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.
The Nature’s Artists Club for children 10 and older is at 11 a.m.
at the Stough Canyon Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave. For more
information, call 238-5440.
Members of the California Art Club are demonstrating their plein
air painting skills from noon to 3 p.m. at the Autry Museum of
Western Heritage Museum Plaza and Heritage Court, 4700 Western
Heritage Way. Admission is $7.50, $5 for seniors and students, and $3
for children 12 and younger. For more information, call (323)
667-2000.
“Fitness for Life,” an exercise class, begins at 3 p.m. at the
Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call
238-5353.
Cruz Night at the Wienerschnitzel features classic hot rods, race
cars and trucks from 4 to 10 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month
at 1101 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call 953-4283.
“Music for the Family: The Lone Ranger and Beyond!”, a concert by
the Burbank Philharmonic, is at 7:30 p.m. at the Hall of Liberty,
Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills. For more information, call (310)
996-6053.
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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.