Organizations: Guild celebrates ‘Christmas in July’

Christmas arrived early this month at La Providencia Guild Thrift Shop, 3301 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank.

Lorelei Kelley, chairwoman for this event, was helped by her committee, Joanne Bailey, Fanny Belle Mound, Malena Tapan, and Chris Welker, who hosted the complimentary coffee bar for all of the patrons. In fact, all the members of the guild helped on this event.

The thrift shop turned into a holiday atmosphere for early holiday shopping and to buy some of the homemade baked goods contributed by the guild’s members. Also sold were many of the guild’s cookbook. A few copies are still available at the thrift shop. The guild hopes to do a repeat performance next year, due to the positive response from its patrons. The shop is regularly open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Donations are always welcome.

Founded in 1901, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles has been treating seriously ill children for more than a century, and it is acknowledged throughout the United States and around the world for its leadership in pediatric and adolescent health. Childrens Hospital is one of the America’s premier teaching hospital affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine since 1932. It is a national leader in pediatric research.

L.A. Cinema Club members compete in contest

The L.A. Cinema Club will have a contest of members’ video entries at the next meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Little White Chapel, 1711 N. Avon St., Burbank.

Parking and entrance is on Jeffries, a half-block east of Hollywood Way.

Guests are welcome to come and hear how to improve their video skills.

For more information, call Walt Gilmore at (818) 842-3820 or visit https://www.lacinemaclub.com.

The club meets the fourth Wednesday each month, except December, for video screenings, editing and shooting instruction and exchange of information. Members of the club range from professional videographers to beginners and fans of videos.