TODAY Diabetes 101, a presentation on diabetes...
TODAY
Diabetes 101, a presentation on diabetes hosted by Primecare, is
at 12:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more
information, call 238-5353.
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.
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 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.
“In-Depth Character- ization” is the theme at the Screenwriter
Group’s monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 731
N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call 558-1383.
“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.
The appointment deadline is today to donate blood for an April 13
blood drive for U.S. troops serving in the Middle East. Sponsored by
the American Red Cross, the drive is at the First Presbyterian
Church, 521 E. Olive Ave. To make an appointment or for more
information, call 842-5103.
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 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. at the
Providence Health Center Conference Room 104, 3413 W. Pacific Ave.
For more information, call 953-4445.
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 Glendale/Burbank Republican VIPS/CCR meeting, featuring the
President of the New Alliance of California Republicans Bob Larkin,
is at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 150 E. Angelino Ave.
Reservations are required. For reservations and more information,
call 768-4334.
“Illusions by Allen,” a magic show for Family Night, is at 7 p.m.
at the Burbank Central Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. Admission is
free. For more information, call 238-5610.
Caldecott Award-winning books, “The Little Island” and “Why
Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears,” will be read to children at 7 p.m.
at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more
information, call 558-1383.
The Burbank Emblem Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Burbank Elks
Lodge, 2232 Hollywood Way. For more information, call 841-4414.
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.
The Salvation Army’s annual civic dinner, honoring Mayor David
Laurell for his years of public service in Burbank begins at 6 p.m.
at 300 E. Angeleno Ave. The cost is $25. For more information, call
845-7214.
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.
The Spring Break Skate Park Fun Night, featuring music, a
barbecue and games, is from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Valley Park, 1625 N.
Valley St. All skaters must register and have their parents sign
waivers allowing them to participate. For reservations and more
information, call 238-5390.
A Wild Western Safari Family Sleepover, featuring a scavenger
hunt, conservation and survival activities, singing and reading
animal lullabies, is from 6:30 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday at the
Autry Museum of Western Heritage, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith
Park. The cost is $75 per family $70 per family for Autry members.
For more information, call (323) 667-2000 ext. 275.
* 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.