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TODAY

“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.

Burbank Parks and Recreation sponsors cardio-kickboxing classes

from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Verdugo Park, 3201 W. Verdugo Ave. The cost

is $37. For more information, call 238-5390.

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

543-7331.

Burbank Center for the Retarded presents its annual holiday

program at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, 3801 Scott Road.

The event feature a silent auction, raffles, performances and

boutique sales. Admission is free. For more information, call

843-4907.

The Psychic Eye Book Shops features a self-hypnosis workshop 7 to

8 p.m. weekly at the shops, 1011 W. Olive Ave. For more information,

call 845-8831.

The Burbank Art Assn. meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Burbank Board of

Realtors, 2006 W. Magnolia Blvd. The guest speaker is Steven

Aufhauser, the general manager of Continental Art Supplies. Admission

is free. For more information, call 848-1054.

The Foothill Autism Alliance meets at 7:30 p.m. at Burbank Center

for the Retarded, 230 Amherst Drive. Guest speakers will discuss

updates on medication information. For more information, call

662-8847.

Burbank Parks and Recreation sponsors pilates classes from 7:30

to 8:15 p.m. at Verdugo Park, 3201 W. Verdugo Ave. The cost is $50.

For more information, call 238-5390.

THURSDAY

The Boys and Girls Club of Burbank will discuss expansion during a

town hall meeting at 7 p.m. at Burbank Water and Power, 164 W.

Magnolia Blvd. For more information call, 482-7898.

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 Burbank Chamber of Commerce hosts its November mixer from 5:30

to 7:30 p.m. at the Academy of Country Music, 4100 W. Alameda Ave.,

Suite 208. Admission is $10 for members, $15 for guests. For

information, call 846-3111.

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.

Storyteller and author Katy Rydell presents “A Traveler’s Tales”

at 7 p.m. at Burbank Central Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. The event

features folk tales from various cultures. For more information, call

238-5610.

FRIDAY

The mixed-media art exhibit “Americana” runs through Nov. 25 at

the Creative Arts Center Gallery, 1100 W. Clark Ave. The show is

curated by the Decorative Arts Guild. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 8

p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call 238-5397.

Ballroom dance classes for people 55 and older are from 7 to 8:30

p.m. weekly at Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more

information, call 238-5353.

The Psychic Eyes Book Shops presents meditation classes from 7 to

8 p.m. weekly at 1011 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call

845-8831.

SATURDAY

The Burbank Farmers’ Market is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekly

at the intersection of 3rd Street and Orange Grove Avenue. For more

information, call 847-4673.

Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International meets at 9

a.m. the second and fourth Saturday of the month at Ramada Inn, 2900

N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call 846-0563.

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.

Emerson 2003 Fall Carnival hosts a celebration for Fall from

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 720 E. Cypress Ave. There will be

refreshments, food, games and prizes. For more information, call

558-5419.

Dark Delicacies hosts a book signing by authors F. Paul Wilson

(“Gateways”), William Relling Jr. (“The Criminalist”), Jeff Mariotte

(“The Slab”) and Vivian Schilling (“Quietus”), at 2 p.m. at 4213 W.

Burbank Blvd. For more information, call 556-6660.

“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.

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 information, call 953-4283.

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center presents the “International

Festival of Trees Black and White Ball” at 6 p.m. at the Sheridan

Universal Hotel, 333 Universal Terrace, Universal City. The event

features cocktails, dinner and auctions. Tickets are $350. For more

information, call 847-4673.

SUNDAY

Temple Beth Emet is having a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

at 600 N. Buena Vista St. The event features designer clothes,

furnishings and appliances. For more information, call 843-4787.

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 USS 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.

* GETTING ITEMS LISTED: Mail calendar listings to the Burbank

Leader, P.O. Box 991, Glendale, CA 91209, or fax them to 241-1975 or

call 637-3200. The deadline for Wednesday’s calendar is 10 a.m.

Friday. The deadline for Saturday’s calendar is 10 a.m. Wednesday.