AROUND TOWN

TODAY

A garage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 647 S. Mariposa St., Burbank, will be held to raise money for the documentary, “Out of Control.” The film is about 10 volunteers who travel to Romania to help stray dogs. For more information, visit www.schnuffie.com.

The Make a Difference food drive day is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with volunteers collecting food donations in front of Burbank markets. Donations will be given to the Burbank Family Service Agency, Burbank Salvation Army and the Burbank Temporary Aid Center. Volunteers collecting at the Burbank Smart & Final store at 3708 W. Burbank Blvd., will be collecting food for after-school snacks for the Boys and Girls Club of Burbank. For more information and to sign up as a volunteer, call (818) 238-5840.

The Burbank High School Drama Department will perform “The Monkey’s Paw and Other Tales of Suspense and Horror” at 7 p.m. in the Burbank High School auditorium, 902 N. 3rd St., Burbank. Tickets will be available at the door for $8 and a student price of $5. For more information, call (818) 558-4700.

TUESDAY

A Halloween Picnic in the Park from noon to 2 p.m. at McCambridge Park, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd. is presented in part by the city of Burbank Park, Recreation & Community Services Dept. Hot dogs, drinks and chips will be served with a short business meeting from 11:30 a.m. to noon. For more information, call Renee at (818) 238-5372.

The Jackson family opens their haunted house from dusk till 10 p.m. at 2506 N. Myers St., Burbank. They have a graveyard, cave and pirate ship for viewing. For more information, visit www.JacksonManor.net.

The city of Burbank presents three Halloween carnivals from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at McCambridge Recreation Center, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank; the Olive Recreation Center, 1111 W. Olive Ave., Burbank; and Vickroy Park, 2300 Monterey Place, Burbank. The carnivals are free, safe, exclusively for elementary school-age children, and provide games, prizes, candy and more. For more information, call (818) 238-5319.

NOV. 2

Smokin’ Jacks has its grand opening at 4 p.m. at 220 N. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank. For more information, call (818) 824-7427.

NOV. 3

The artists reception for Nina Kellogg’s ceramics exhibit is from 7 to 9 p.m. at the city of Burbank Creative Arts Center, 1100 W. Clark Ave., Burbank. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday with varying hours on Saturday. For more information, call (818) 238-5397.

NOV. 4

Dark Delicacies will hold a signing for Writer/Director Donald F. Glut and various cast members of their two DVD releases, “The Mummy’s Kiss: Second Dynasty” and “I was a Teenage Monster Maker” at 2 p.m. at 4213 W. Burbank Blvd, Burbank. For more information, call (818) 556-6660.

NOV. 5

Burbank’s Temple Beth Emet will observe “Mitzvah Day” from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be a car wash to raise funds for social service agencies in the community. Also, beginning at 9 a.m. temple members will be stuffing backpacks full of school supplies for homeless children. They will also be writing letters of friendship and gratitude to members of the American armed forces and the Israeli Defense Forces. Members of the temple and the public are invited to drop off food donations for the Burbank Temporary Aid Center. For more information, please call Yvonne Beltzer at (818) 848-6204 or call the temple at (818) 843-4787.

Families of Spinal Muscle Atrophy, Southern California Chapter holds its second annual Walk ‘n’ Roll event at 10 a.m. at Johnny Carson Park. Proceeds from the event will help find a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. For more information, visit www.fsma.org.

The Burbank Historical Society presents “Once Upon a Dime,” a program by John La Monte at 2 p.m. at Gordon R. Howard Museum 115 N. Lomita St., Burbank. La Monte will give a talk, show a display of museum quality collection artifacts and present a re-creation of an early Tom Mix radio show, from a time when a dime went a long way. The program is free. Parking is available at 1100 W. Clark Ave. The museum is open from 1 to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.

Burbank resident Adonna Khare presents an art exhibition titled “Beast” from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Gatov Gallery at California State University Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. Refreshments will be served. Khare’s exhibit will continue until Nov. 9. For more information, call (562) 985-4111.

NOV. 10

Alliance Repertory Company presents the world premiere of the new play “Westward Expansion” written and directed by Cecil Castellucci at 8 p.m. at 3204 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. Shows at 8 p.m. will continue until Dec. 17 Thursdays to Saturdays. Admission is $10. For more information, call (800) 595-4849.

The Salvation Army Burbank Corps Advisory Board will host a gala event at The Castaway in Burbank honor former Mayor Jef Vander Borght. The evening will highlight the many services that the army provides to the local community. The Salvation Army brass ensemble will entertain. For tickets, call DeeDee Ruhlow at (818) 843-6950.

NOV. 12

The Burbank Elks and Road Kings Car Club are raising money for the Elks charities with an old fashion Chili Cook-Off with cooking starting around 9 a.m. at 2232 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank. Spectators are welcome from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The price for chili entry is $15 and $5 for any Salsa entry. For more information, call (818) 526-0556.

The Immigrant Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.m. to hear Norma Storrs speak on “Underutilized Genealogy Resources” at 1310 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. Case studies will be used to illustrate several hidden and less used resources that can yield valuable information when it seems there is nothing else to find. For more information, call Linda Stone at (818) 998-1735.

NOV. 15

Author John Dean will speak about his new book, “Conservatives without Conscience” at 7 p.m. in the Glendale Public Library auditorium, 222 E. Harvard St., Glendale. For more information, call (818) 548-2042.

NOV. 18

The Burbank-Valley Garden Club presents a workshop on wreath making with succulents and flowering plants from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Verdugo Park Assembly Building, 700 N. California St., Burbank. All plants and materials will be provided with a $20 donation. For reservations, call Zahava at (818) 300-5464.

DEC. 1

An evening of fine wine tasting sponsored by Winemonger.com, at Huron SubStation from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at 2640 Huron St., Los Angeles with all proceeds to benefit the Golden State Gymnastics Junior Olympic Women’s Team. The tasting will feature over 14 selections of rare and boutique wines, as well as hors d’oevres, artisanal breads, and desserts. There will be live musical entertainment. For more information, call (818) 558-1177.

DEC. 14

Historian John Robinson and actor/environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. will speak at 7 p.m. in the Glendale Public Library auditorium, 222 E. Harvard St., Glendale. For more information, call (818) 548-2042.