Burbank student recognized by Rotary BURBANK VILLAGE...

Burbank student recognized by Rotary

BURBANK VILLAGE -- Burbank High School student Jessica Corwin on

Tuesday was named Student of the Month for December by the Burbank

Noon Rotary Club.

Jessica, 17, was recognized for her outstanding community service,

leadership qualities and academic achievements, said Jeff Green, the

club’s chairman of youth services.

The organization awarded the senior with a $25 gift certificate

from Target and a certificate from the club during its weekly meeting

at the Burbank Family YMCA.

Jessica is the second local student to receive the award since the

Rotary Club partnered with the Burbank Unified School District to

start the program last month. The club names a different middle or

high school student each month after principals of the featured

schools choose the recipients.

Method Fest accepting submissions

BURBANK -- The early-entry deadline for films to be considered for

the sixth annual Method Fest must be postmarked by Friday.

The late-entry deadline for the actor-focused independent film

festival is Jan. 23. It is slated to run April 2 to 9 at various

venues in downtown Burbank.

The submission cost for feature films is $40 for early deadline,

$50 for late; and the fee for short films is $30 for early deadline,

$40 for late. Student shorts are $25. Checks and money orders can be

sent to The Method Fest, 880 Apollo St., El Segundo, CA 90245.

For more information, call (310) 535-9230 or visit

www.methodfest.com.

Memorial park celebrates aviation

NORTH HOLLYWOOD -- Pierce Bros. Valhalla Memorial Park & Mortuary

will host an aviation celebration Saturday.

The memorial park will present a program marking the centennial of

aviation along with the 50th anniversary of its shrine to flight,

“The Portal of the Folded Wings,” at 1 p.m. at 10621 Victory Blvd. in

North Hollywood.

Highlights of the event include a shrine rededication ceremony and

speeches by local aviators about their experiences. Refreshments will

also be provided.

Admission is free, but reservations are required by Friday. For

more information, call 763-9121.

Compiled by Jackson Bell