TODAY The Burbank Chapter Leads Club, an...
TODAY
The Burbank Chapter Leads Club, an organization dedicated to
networking, gaining job leads and expanding business, is from 7:30 to
8:45 a.m. weekly in the Taste Buds Restaurant in the Toluca Lake
Sports Center, 6711 Forest Lawn Drive. For more information, call
973-7142.
“Sew What,” featuring free mending alterations for seniors, is
from 10 to 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Appointments
are required. For more information, call 238-5353.
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 weekly 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. weekly
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.
The Joslyn Chess Club meets from 1 to 4 p.m. weekly at the Joslyn
Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call
238-5353.
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.
A health educational program featuring doctors from Providence
St. Joseph Medical Center is at 1:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the
month at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. This month’s
lecture is titled “Age-Related Changes and Treatment Options.” 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.
Providence Health System Senior Outreach Department presents “Lose
20 Pounds of Stress in Just 90 Minutes,” a stress management course
that identifies stressors and offers choices for relief, from 5 to
6:30 p.m. at 3413 W. Pacific Ave. Admission is free, but reservations
are required. For more information, call 953-4487.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 6 p.m. weekly at Magnolia
Park Methodist Church, 2828 Magnolia Blvd. For more information,
call 766-8636.
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 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Burbank
Center for the Retarded, 230 Amherst Drive. The topic is titled “How
to Make Gluten-Free, Casein Free Happen -- From Parents Who Made It
Work.” For more information, call 668-2241.
Professional script reader Berkeley Hunt hosts monthly meetings of
the Screenwriting Group at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 731
N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call 558-1383.
A Flag Day celebration featuring a history of the flag along with
Boy Scouts Troop 210 is at 8 p.m. at the Burbank Elks Lodge number
1497, 2232 N. Hollywood Way. Admission is free. For more
information, call 848-5508.
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. weekly in private homes. For more
information, call 246-2090.
The Magnolia Park Optimist Club meets at 7:30 a.m. weekly at the
De Bell Golf Clubhouse, 1500 Walnut Ave. For more information, call
845-1192.
Join the crafts group from 9 to 11 a.m. weekly 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.
Toddler Storytime meets at 10:30 a.m. at Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call
558-1383.
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 Joslyn Duplicate Bridge Club meets to play advanced bridge
from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. weekly at 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more
information, call 842-5826.
The Burbank Noon Optimist Club meets from noon to 1:15 p.m.
weekly at the Anabelle Hotel, 2011 W. Olive Ave. For more
information, call 506-8714.
Seniors play bingo for $1 at 1 p.m. 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. weekly 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.
The Glendale/Burbank Republican VIPS/CCR presents L.A. County
Supervisor Mike Antonovich as guest speaker at its dinner at 6:30
p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Burbank, 150 E. Angeleno Ave. For
reservations and more information, call 768-4334.
A reading of children’s book, “My Dad’s Job,” by Peter Glassman,
is at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd.
For more information, call 558-1383.
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. For more information, call
238-5353.
MOMS Club of Burbank meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Social Hall of
The Little White Chapel, 1711 N. Avon St. Stay-at-home moms are
invited to participate in Father’s Day crafts. For more information,
call 557-6448.
Seniors can play bingo for $1 at 12:30 p.m. weekly 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. weekly at the Verdugo Recreation Center, 3201 W.
Verdugo Ave. For more information, call 238-5390.
The Burbank Center for the Retarded hosts its Grand Finale Gala, a
dance and pizza dinner for adults and teens with developmental
disabilities, from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. at McCambridge Park Recreation
Center, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd. Admission is $1.50 for dancers and
free for caregivers. For more information, call 843-4907.
ARENA Theatre Company presents “Props,” a theatrical performance
by Armenian writer Aghasi Ayvazyan, at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Sundays
through June 29 at MGN Paradise Studios, 1631 Maria St. Tickets are
$20 for general admission and $15 for students. For more information,
call 243-4112.
A Superstitious Full-Moon Hike begins at sunset at Stough Canyon
Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave. For the exact time and more
information, call 238-5440.
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.
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. on 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 United Daughters of the Confederacy, Capt. Sally Tompkins
Chapter, meets for a potluck picnic at noon at McCambridge Park, 1515
N. Glenoaks Blvd. Afterward, the group will attend the Burbank Noon
Kiwanis Club’s Flag Day program. For more information, call 526-5503.
Skate Day with the Element Skate Team begins at 2 p.m. at the
Burbank Skate Park, 1625 N. Valley St. A barbecue and autograph
signing by team members is at 4 p.m. at Fastlane Boardshop, 3501 W.
Burbank Blvd. For more information, call 238-5390.
“Fitness for Life,” an exercise class, begins at 3 p.m. weekly at
the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information,
call 557-7669.
The Burbank Noon Kiwanis Club presents its annual Flag Day
program, “Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance,” at 3 p.m. at the
Burbank Tennis Center in McCambridge Park, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd. The
Burbank Community Band will perform and the patriotic poster contest
finalists will be announced. For more information, call 954-9294.
Dark Delicacies hosts a signing of horror writers Sparkle Hayter,
author of “Naked Brunch,” and Christopher Moore, author of “Fluke, or
I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings,” at 3 p.m. at 4213 W. Burbank
Blvd. For more information, call 556-6660.
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.
The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Assn. presents the 33rd annual Beastly
Ball, its annual fundraiser, from 6 p.m. to midnight at 5333 Zoo
Drive, Griffith Park. Tickets are $500. For more information, call
(323) 644-4708.
The fifth annual Senior Prom is from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Joslyn
Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. The event features The Esquires, a
15-piece big band. Tickets are $5. For more information, call
238-5353.
SUNDAY
Walk With Me 2003, a fundraiser walk benefiting Easter Seals
Southern California, begins at 7:30 a.m. at Griffith Park. For more
information, call (866) 654-0900.
The 2003 Walk for Kids, benefiting the Los Angeles Ronald McDonald
House, begins at 8 a.m. in the Crystal Springs picnic area of
Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive. The Father’s Day event,
to be hosted by KABC-TV weatherman Dallas Raines, features a health
and safety fair, food and prizes. For more information, call (323)
644-3000.
The Slo-Pitch senior softball league for people 50 and older
plays at 8:30 a.m. weekly at George Izay Park, 1111 W. Olive Ave. For
more information, call 238-5330.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the U.S.S. Gudgeon #8310 V.F.W. hosts a
breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon the third Sunday of the month at 1106
W. Magnolia Blvd. Admission is $3.50. For more information, call
842-1739.
“Hot- & Cold-Blooded Animals” is the program at Children
Exploring Nature at 11 a.m. at Stough Canyon Nature Center, 2300
Walnut Ave. For more information, call 238-5440.
The Open Forum on Metaphysical Subjects’ weekly meeting features a
discussion about the tarot, astrology and parapsychology from 4 to
5:30 p.m. at The Psychic Eyes Book Shops, 1011 W. Olive Ave. For more
information, call 845-8831.
The Really Spontaneous Theatre Company and celebrity guest Marisol
Nichols perform at 7 p.m. through June 29 at The Third Stage, 2811 W.
Magnolia Blvd. For more information, call (323) 969-4991.
MONDAY
The Rotary Club of Burbank hosts its first annual golf tournament
at 11 a.m. at The Cascades Golf Club, 16325 Silver Oaks Drive. For
more information, call 526-1210.
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.
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. weekly at Burbank First United Methodist
Church, 700 N. Glenoaks Blvd. For more information, call 845-2846.
Beginning and intermediate exercise classes meet at 4:30 p.m.
through June 30 at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. The
cost is $2 per class. For more information, call 238-5353.
* 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.