TODAY Mail-in registration for “Boot Camp,” a...
TODAY
Mail-in registration for “Boot Camp,” a weekly fitness class
featuring athletic drills, weight training, kickboxing and more at
Verdugo Park, begins today. Classes begin April 5. For the mailing
address and more information, call 238-5390
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 every month. For more information, call
662-8847.
“The Art of Living Successfully,” a class for exercising the mind,
body and spirit for people 55 and older, is from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
weekly through April 9 at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave.
The cost is $5 per class. For more information, call 238-5353.
Trivia Challenge 2003, presented by the Burbank Public Library
Literary Services and hosted by NBC Vice President Jack O’Neill, is
at 7 tonight at the Castaway, 1250 Harvard Road. The event features
an appetizer and dessert buffet, a silent auction and door prizes.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information,
call 238-5577.
The Women’s Book Group discusses “Balzac and the Little Chinese
Seamstress” at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 731 N. San
Fernando Blvd. For more information, call 558-1383.
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.
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.
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 Creative Power Workshop, based on Julia Cameron’s book,
“Walking in This World: The Practical Art of Creativity,” lets
participants draw, write, sing and paint from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursdays
at the Providence Health Center Conference Room 104, 3413 W. Pacific
Ave. For more information, call 953-4445.
The Burbank Civitan Club meets for dinner at 6:30 p.m. the first
and third Thursday of every month at the Coral Cafe, 3321 W. Burbank
Blvd. For more information, call 848-7189.
A spirituality discussion group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
weekly through May 8 at the Providence Health System Senior Outreach
Department, 3413 W. Pacific Ave. For reservations and more
information, call 953-4487.
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.
The Sierra Singles monthly meeting is at 7 p.m. in the Grande Room
at the Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive, Griffith Park. The topic is
“John Muir’s Yosemite.” For more information, call 769-1521.
A reading of children’s books including “Let’s Play,” “Miffy
Dances” and “Tell the Time with Miffy” by Dick Bruna is at 7 p.m. at
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more
information, call 558-1383.
“Celts to Cowboys” is the theme for the city of Santa Clarita
Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival at 8 p.m. in the Wells Fargo Theatre
of the Autry Museum of Western Heritage, 4700 Western Heritage Way,
Griffith Park. Admission is $25. For more information, call (323)
667-2000.
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.
A free hearing screening is from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Joslyn Adult
Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. 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.
The Alzheimer’s & Other Dementia Support Group for caregivers
meets at 1 p.m. the fourth Friday of the month at the Joslyn Adult
Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
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.
“Can’t You Feel It?”, the annual musical pop show presented by the
Burbank High School choirs, is at 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday at the
John Muir Middle School auditorium, 1111 N. Kenneth Road. Tickets are
$8, $15 for VIP reserve section seating and $5 for students and
seniors. For more information, call 558-4700, ext. 1227.
The Poetry Open Mic Night is at 8 p.m. at Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call
558-1383.
SATURDAY
The Burbank Farmer’s Market is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekly
at the Third Street and Orange Grove Avenue intersection. For more
information, call 847-4673.
A rummage and bake sale, hosted by dance classes at John Burroughs
High School, is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Keystone
Street and Verdugo Avenue. For more information, call 558-4777 ext.
3562.
A pancake breakfast, sponsored by the Burbank Kiwanis for Fun Club
and benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Burbank Campership Fund, is
from 8 to 11 a.m. in the parking lot of Genio’s Restaurant, 1420 W.
Olive Ave. The cost is $4, $2 for children 12 and younger. For more
information, call 842-9333.
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.
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 Predator and Prey Workshop & Hike is at 11 a.m. at the Stough
Canyon Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave. For more information, call
238-5440.
“The Spring Follies,” a musical featuring youth from the
community, is at 1 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive
Ave. Admission is free. For more information, call 238-5353.
Meet female surfer Kathy Kohner Zuckerman and watch “Gidget,” the
movie modeled after her, at 2 p.m. at the Autry Museum of Western
Heritage, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park. Admission is $5.
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. the second Saturday of the month at
1101 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call 953-4283.
SUNDAY
“Meet the Women of Surfing,” a panel discussion featuring female
surfing champions, is at 2 p.m. at the Autry Museum of Western
Heritage, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park. Admission is $5.
For more information, call (323) 667-2000.
* Mail calendar listings to the Burbank Leader, 220 N. Glenoaks
Blvd., Suite B, Burbank, CA 91502, or fax them to 954-9439.