AROUND TOWN

TODAY

ASIFA-Hollywood presents “Stop Mo Expo,” a daylong celebration of the art of stop motion animation, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Woodbury University, 7500 Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. The event will include special guests, panels, vendors and a festival of student stop motion films. For more information, call (818) 767-0888.

The Burbank Public Library will be celebrating the finale of Burbank READS book “Marley and Me,” with a series of activities beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Buena Vista Branch Library, 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. At that time, Author Simon Black will read from his book, “Dog Child.” Kyra Sundance and her dog, Chalcy, will perform tricks on the lawn at 11:15 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. A speaker from the Guide Dogs of America will talk about the Guiding Eyes Program at 2 p.m. For more information, call (818) 238-5600.

The city of Burbank annual Earth Day celebration will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Stough Canyon Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave., Burbank. The nature center will offer crafts, environmental activities and live animal presentations throughout the afternoon. The canyon clean up and maintenance will begin at noon. Other activities include a native plant workshop at 2 p.m. and a compost workshop at 3 p.m. For more information, call (818) 238-5440.

SUNDAY

The health ministry of St. Finbar Catholic Community will have a Wellness of Body, Mind and Spirit health fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall, 2110 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. Free services including glucose and cholesterol testing, blood pressure and bone density screenings, information on yoga, massage, pet therapy and children’s dental services will be offered. For more information, call (818) 846-6251.

The annual Pinewood Derby will be from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Holy Cross Hall, 3801 Scott Road, Burbank. Members of Cub Scout Pack #225 will be driving miniature hand-crafted race cars. For more information, call (818) 984-1102.

Burbank’s Relay for Life kick-off rally will be from 4 to 8 p.m. in Downtown Burbank in the AMC Walkway on Palm Avenue and San Fernando Road. Participants will learn how to earn money for cancer research and awareness through education. The actual Relay for Life is scheduled for 9 a.m. on June 23 at Robert Gross Park, 2814 W. Empire Ave., Burbank. For more information, call (818) 841-2994.

MONDAY

Branch 102 of the Italian Catholic Federation will be having a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. at Shakey’s Pizza ,1300 San Fernando Road., Burbank. Shakey’s will donate a percentage of the menu price of any food purchased to support the charity account. Take-out food will be honored if you can’t eat at the restaurant. Call ahead to pick up dinner. For more information, call (818) 768-2321.

The Burbank Masonic Lodge and the Magnolia Lodge will honor three Burbank teachers who have excelled in their field, during the 88th Annual Public School Observance at 6 p.m. at the Burbank Masonic Center, 406 Irving Drive, Burbank. Sheryl Hambro of Roosevelt Elementary School, Mike Everhart of Luther Burbank Middle School and Rich Sarquiz of Burbank High School, will be honored. There will be musical performances by students from Burbank High School, Luther Burbank Middle School and Miller Elementary School. For more information, call (818) 848-3750.

Burbank Starlight Hills residents neighborhood committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. at a neighborhood home. For more information, call (818) 845-4195.

TUESDAY

The Burbank Emblem Club #86 will have a charity fundraiser from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Tequilas Mexican Restaurant, 4310 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. Proceeds from the event will benefit local charities including the Salvation Army, Burbank Corps; Burbank Temporary Aid Center, Burbank Family Service Agency, Foothill Service Club for the Blind, scholarships for local high school students and more. When dining at the restaurant, ask to have your food receipt placed in the Emblem Club container. For more information, call (818) 845-6851.

Family Service Agency will receive a percentage of the dinner receipts from diners who eat in or take out from 5 to 10 p.m. at Gourmet 88, 230 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call (818) 845-7671.

APRIL 27

The Providence High School drama department presents “Little Shop of Horrors” at 7:30 p.m. at the Providence High School Auditorium, 511 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank. Performances continue at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and $5 for seniors, guests with special needs and children under seven. For more information, call (818) 846-8141.

APRIL 28

Burbank On Parade begins at 11 a.m. and will travel east along Olive Avenue from Keystone to Lomita streets.

The Burbank-Valley Garden Club will mark its 50th anniversary with a celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. at Campo de Cahuenga, 3919 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. The event will feature 1950s music, dancing by the John Burroughs High School Dance Assn., food, raffle and plant tables. Councilman Tom LaBonge will present a commemorative certificate to the club and longtime members will be honored. For more information, call (818) 848-0313.

MAY 1

Illusionist/author Criss Angel will be signing his new book, “Mindfreak: Secret Revelations,” at 1 p.m. at Dark Delicacies, 4213 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank. For more information, call (818) 556-6660.

MAY 3

The National Day of Prayer, designated the first Thursday of May each year, will be celebrated from noon to 1 p.m. at Valley Baptist Church, 2201 W. Alameda Ave., Burbank. Burbank residents, local businesses and media employees are invited to join all Americans in a non-denominational event. Call (818) 845-7871.