TODAY Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-Step group...
TODAY
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. today and Sunday at the Los Angeles
Zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive. 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.
“Let’s Get Fired Up Barbecue,” a fund-raising event hosted by the
Burbank High School girls’ basketball program that features food and
entertainment, as well as a game in which the teams play their
coaches, is from 5 to 9 p.m. at the school’s gymnasium, 902 N. Third
St. For more information, call 558-4700.
“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.
Computer classes in various experience levels of Microsoft
programs, the Internet and digital photography are offered daily
through the Burbank Family YMCA. The cost is $20 for two classes. For
more information, call 845-7243.
Amateur photographers are invited to enter their work in the
annual Friends of the Burbank Public Library Amateur Photography
Contest. Submissions will be accepted through Feb. 18 at the
Reference Desk of the Central Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. For
more information, cal 238-5600.
SUNDAY
The Slo-Pitch senior softball league for people 50 and older
plays at 8:30 a.m. at George Izay Park, 1111 W. Olive Ave. For more
information, call 238-5330.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Gudgeon Ship
No. 8310 holds its monthly breakfast the third Sunday of every month
from 9 a.m. to noon at 1006 W. Magnolia Blvd. Donations of $3.50 are
appreciated. For more information, call 843-3381.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Disabled American Veterans of Burbank
Chapter 40 sponsors its monthly breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon the
first Sunday of the month at 1115 W. Magnolia Blvd. A $4 donation is
suggested. For more information, call 845-2593.
The Prayer for Peace Vigil, dedicated to the governments of the
United States and Iraq, is at 9 a.m. at the Unity Church of Burbank
and North Hollywood, 637 S. Victory Blvd. For more information, call
841-4037.
A nest hunt bird walk is at 11 a.m. at Wildwood Park, 1701
Wildwood Canyon Drive. For more information, call 238-5440.
The Really Spontaneous Theatre Company, a troupe of eight
stage-trained actors that features “Whose Line Is It Anyway” alumni,
is at 7 p.m. weekly through Feb. 23 at The Third Stage, 2811 W.
Magnolia Blvd. Admission is $15. For more information, call (323)
969-4991.
St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Elementary School is having an open
house and parent meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at the school, 154 N. Fifth
St. Parents can also enroll their children in the school. For more
information, call 954-9439.
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.
The Burbank Coordinating Council Meeting, featuring a program on
canine companions, is from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Little White
Chapel, 1711 N. Avon St. The cost for lunch is $6.75. For more
information, call 843-4787.
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 how to preserve family memories. Join the Writing Your
Memories group at 1 p.m. weekly at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W.
Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
The Joslyn Adult Readers Group discusses Richard Russo’s “The
Straight Man” at 2 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive
Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
Children with developmental disabilities have fun with music and
gain social skills at the ongoing “Friends at Play With Music”
program, 4 to 4:45 p.m. at Burbank First United Methodist Church,
700 N. Glenoaks Blvd. For more information, call Teresa Mackey at
845-2846.
Aggressive Assets Investment Club, a women’s investment club,
meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of every month in Burbank. For
more information about the group and where they meet, call Marva
Murphy at 955-8018.
A leukemia and lymphoma support group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
the fourth Monday of each month at Providence St. Joseph Medical
Center, 501 S. Buena Vista St. For more information, call 847-4379.
A mixed-media class for adults 55 and older is from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Local artist Christina
Lambert is the instructor. For more information, call 238-5353.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 p.m. at McCambridge
Park Recreation Center, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Room 2. For more
information, call 843-4893.
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.
Lying Down & Letting Go, a blended yoga exercise class designed to
stimulate the inner healing process, is from 7 to 8:20 p.m. through
March 24 at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Room 623, 501 S.
Buena Vista Ave. For more information, call (310) 829-7849.
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.
The Burbank Singers, a member of the California Women’s Chorus,
invites prospective members to sing with the group from 9 to 11:30
a.m. weekly at the Mingay Adult School Auditorium, 3811 Allan Ave.
For more information, call 240-7816 or 781-3699.
Free blood-pressure checks for seniors 55 and older are from 9 to
11 a.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at the Joslyn Adult
Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
The Joslyn Adult Center holds an informative meeting for new
members at 10 a.m. the third Tuesday of every month at the Joslyn
Adult Center, 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.
An easy fitness hike is at 6:30 p.m. at the Stough Canyon Nature
Center, 2300 Walnut Ave. For more information, call 238-5440.
Games R Us, a group that meets to play cards and board games,
meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave.
For more information, call 238-5353.
A karaoke program for seniors is from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the
Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call
238-5353.
The Sweetheart Social Dance, featuring live music from the Len
Lebow Trio and refreshments from Hometown Buffet, is from 12:30 to
2:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Admission is
$2. For more information, call 238-5353.
Free AARP tax-preparation services, provided by the Beyond 50
program, offers one-hour appointments to those 50 and older from 1 to
4 p.m. weekly through April 15 at the Providence Health Center, 3413
W. Pacific Ave. For more information, call 953-4487.
The Burbank Kiwanis For Fun meets at 6:30 p.m. every second and
fourth Tuesday of the month at the Anabelle Hotel, 2011 W. Olive Ave.
For information, call 848-8444 or 846-2109.
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 St. Joseph Fitness Center, 501 S.
Buena Vista St. The cost is $425 per person, with a $50 deposit. For
more information, call 847-3999.
The Page Turners book discussion group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
the first Tuesday of the month at the Burbank Central Library, 110 N.
Glenoaks Blvd. For more information, call 238-5580.
* 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.