Fashion show lunch supports youth A charity...
Fashion show lunch supports youth
A charity fashion show luncheon called “Chic Affaire” is being
sponsored by the Opti-Mrs. Club of North Hollywood from 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. April 26 at The Castaway in Burbank.
Festivities include a three-course lunch with dessert, centerpiece
drawings, door prizes and raffle of gift baskets, money trees, gift
certificates and merchandise. Coldwater Creek, a Sherman Oaks
retailer of distinctive apparel, jewelry, gifts and home accessories,
will coordinate the show of casual and dressy fashions for women of
all ages and sizes.
Chairwoman is Lenore Sussman of Van Nuys, assisted by
Co-Chairwoman Betty Preston of Burbank. Heidi Finley of Canyon
Country is president.
The nonprofit club supports the Optimist Youth Home and Family
Services in Eagle Rock, the Mariner Scout Troop, East Valley YMCA and
other youth projects.
Tickets are $35. For reservations, call 501-5695, 766-1464 or
e-mail to fashnohooptimrs@aol.com. Tickets will be sold at the door.
The Castaway is at 1250 N. Harvard Road, Burbank.
Pomeranian ancestors is topic
The Pommern Special Interest Group of the Immigrant Genealogical
Society will hear retired minister Eugene Hannemann speak on research
of “Texas Pommern Roots and Lutheran Records” at the meeting
beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday at the society’s library, 1310 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank.
This branch of the society delves into the people who came to the
United States from Pomerania, which is now Germany and Poland.
Hannemann will discuss his family research and the trip he took to
Pomerania.
For more information, call 848-3122.
Cabrini Guild gives writing awards
The Cabrini Literary Guild will have its annual Writing Awards
luncheon Thursday at the Oakmont Country Club. The reception begins
at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon.
Students who are enrolled in Catholic high schools throughout the
Los Angeles Archdiocese compete for scholarship funds.
Ann Herrmann is chairwoman. Judging will be accomplished by Eric
Goldberg, Sue Stauffer, Betty Blanchette and Mirna Stanley.
John Goddard, writer and world traveler, will be the guest
speaker.
For reservations, call 248-9226.
United Daughters gather for luncheon
United Daughters of the Confederacy, Glendale Chapter will meet at
10:30 a.m. April 12 for a potluck luncheon. The group is looking for
women as prospective members who might be descendants of soldiers who
served the Confederacy in the War Between the States.
For more information, call Cheryl McMillan at 843-5288.
Autism specialist speaks at meeting
Jennifer B. Symon is guest speaker for the Foothill Autism
Alliance, Inc. when it meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Burbank
Center for the Retarded, 230 Amherst Drive in Burbank.
Her topic is “Pivotal Response Teaching Techniques to Improve
Social, Communication and Play Skills for Children with Autism.”
For more information, call 662-8847.
High school alumni band seeks members
Burbank/Burroughs Alumni Marching Band and Drill Team are
preparing to appear in Burbank on Parade on April 26. Anyone who
participated in the programs at either high school and has graduated
is encouraged to march in the parade.
For more information, call Cheryl McMillan at 843-5288.
Hats off to business- women’s event
The La Canada Country Club was filled with hats featuring Disney
characters, feathers, sequins and flowers March 8, as the Verdugo
Glen chapter of the American Business Women’s Assn. sponsored 125
guests at its seventh annual luncheon and fashion show. The event
Chairwoman was Mary Ann Jackson of Tujunga.
The “Mad Hatter” festivities also featured a boutique of handbags,
hand-painted linens, cookware and other items coordinated by Vendor
Chairwoman Kathryn Van Houten of Glendale. Following the luncheon,
Karen Hall of Los Angeles introduced the models featuring the new
Weekenders spring collection.
President Nancy Johnson of Burbank said the event was the
chapter’s special fund-raiser to award scholarships to students in
the local area and provide for the education of its own members.
Compiled by Joyce Rudolph