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JAN. 9
MONDAY
The Burbank Community YMCA offers Kettle Bell, Zumba and Ripped classes beginning today for members and non-members alike. Call (818) 845-8551, Ext. 553.

JAN. 10
TUESDAY
Jazzercise classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:15 p.m. and Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Little White Chapel social hall on the corner of Jeffries Avenue and Hollywood Way in Burbank. Call (818) 846-5167.

JAN. 11
WEDNESDAY
Chess Club for 8- to 15-year-olds is from 6:30 to 7:30 tonight and each Wednesday for nine weeks. Cost is $30. Call (818) 238-5440.

T’ai Chi Ch’uan classes for teens and adults are held on Wednesdays for nine weeks from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Stough Canyon Nature Center. Cost is $82. Call (818) 238-5440.

JAN. 13
FRIDAY
BCR “A Place to Grow” hosts a Western round-up dance with hot dogs and baked beans for teens 16 and older with developmental disabilities from 6:45 to 9:15 p.m., 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. Call (818) 843-4907.

Viva Cantina hosts “Working Stiffz,” who will perform classic rock, country and more at 8 p.m., 900 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank. Call (818) 845-2425.

JAN. 14
SATURDAY
Kids ages 2 to 5 can take hikes in the Verdugo mountains with their parents on Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. They begin at the Stough Canyon Nature Center. The cost is $19 per child for six weeks. Call (818) 238-5440.

The Gordon R. Howard Museum hosts the Burbank Historical Society and a Tournament of Roses volunteer to provide a historical look at the parade and Rose Bowl games at 2 p.m., 115 N. Lomita St., Burbank. Admission is free. Call (818) 841-6333.

ONGOING
SATURDAY

Burbank Certified Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. rain or shine every week at Orange Grove Avenue and Third Street. (The Farmers Market will not openon Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.) A portion of the proceeds benefit theProvidence Saint Joseph Foundation. Electronic Benefit Transfer Golden State Advantage Cards are accepted. For more information, call (818) 845-6851.

The Italian Catholic Federation, Branch 102, meets at noon on the second Saturday of the month at St. Francis Xavier Church Cabrini Hall, 3801 Scott Road, Burbank. Lunch is followed by a business meeting. All nationalities are welcome. The organization raises funds for many charities. For more information, call (818) 768-2321.

The Burbank Historical Society’s Gordon R. Howard Museum Complex is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The complex is at 1015 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. Parking is available at George Izay Park lot off Clark Avenue. For more information, call (818) 841-6333.

SUNDAY

The Stough Canyon Nature Center is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2300 Walnut Ave., Burbank. Information: (818) 238-5440.

The Burbank Historical Society’s Gordon R. Howard Museum Complex features exhibits of early Burbank. Hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The complex is at 1015 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. Parking is available at George Izay Park lot off Clark Avenue. For more information, call (818) 841-6333.

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance meets from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Sunday. The alliance is a new, weekly confidential support group for depression and bipolar disorder. For more information on location, call Doris at (818) 624-4998 or e-mail dbsa.burbank@gmail.com.

MONDAY

Warner Bros. Studios VIP Tour departs every 20 minutes, starting at 8:30 a.m., weekdays at 3400 Riverside Drive. The two-hour long tour is $45 per person, with the last departure at 4 p.m. For tickets, call (818) 972-8687.

Burbank High School Senior Bulldog Luncheon is planned for 11:30 a.m. on the first Monday of the month at the Elks Club, 2232 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank.

Seniors can have lunch at 11 a.m. weekdays at the Don Tuttle Senior Center, 1731 N. Ontario St. For more information, call (818) 238-5367.

The Retired Public Employees Assn. of California Chapter 026 meets at noon on the fourth Monday of the month at Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. The group meets for lunch and informative and social programs. For more information, call (818) 845-1920.

TUESDAY

Salvation Army, Burbank Corps offers a Monthly Commodity Supplemental Food Program for low-income seniors 60 and older from 9 a.m. to noon every first Tuesday of the month, at the Salvation Army, 300 E. Angeleno Ave., Burbank. A free food kit includes meats, canned fruits and vegetables, dry milk and related products, cereals and other grain products and more. To qualify, bring any picture ID, plus proof of income, Social Security, SSI or Pension, bank statement, check stubs, benefit award letter, or Medi-Cal card. Information: (818) 845-7214 or Elaine at (818) 845-6851.

The Professionals in Human Resources Assn. meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Castaway, 1250 Harvard Road, Burbank. The group helps share information about human resources issues and assists people in job transition. For reservations, call (800) 734-5410 or e-mail pihra4@yahoo.com.

Toastmasters, an organization that helps build public speaking skills, meets from 6 to 8 p.m. at Paty’s Diner, 1001 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake. The group meets at the same time every first and third Tuesday. Call (818) 846-8318.

Open House Toastmasters Club meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Holiday Inn, 150 Angeleno Ave., Burbank. For more information, call (818) 353-4569 or visit www.openhouse.freetoasthost.org.

Glendale Bachelor ‘n’ Bachelorettes Square Dance club hosts a square dance from 7 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday at the Glendale First United Methodist Church, 134 N. Kenwood St., Glendale. The dance is $6 per person. For more information, call (818) 846-8848. A brush-up course for new graduates is offered from 7 to 9 p.m. each Wednesday at Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. The cost is $6 per person.

WEDNESDAY

The Burbank Sunrise Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. at DeBell Clubhouse, 1500 E. Walnut Ave., Burbank. Information: call (818) 846-6686.

Seniors 55 and older can participate in ballet stretch classes at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. For more information, call (818) 238-5353.

Glendale Quilt Guild Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at the Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St. in Glendale at 6 p.m. The next meeting will be held on September 8, 2010 with the feature speaker Sharon Wilhite. Sharon will be giving a trunk show of her quilts and speaking on her techniques. Meetings are free to members. Fee for non-members is $5. Information: visit www.glendalequiltguild.org.

The Thrift Shop operated by La Providencia Guild of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles offers a special shopping day for seniors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Childrens Hospital Thrift Shop, 3301 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank. All merchandise, including gently worn clothing, collectibles, household items and books, will be discounted 10% for seniors, but some exclusions may apply. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. All items have been donated and sales benefit the hospital. For more information, call (818) 845-6606.

The Burbank Noon Kiwanis club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Burbank YMCA, 321 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. For more information, contact Harvey Branman at (818) 954-9294.

Burbank Parks and Recreation presents a tai chi chuan class from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at Verdugo Park, 3201 W. Verdugo Ave. Tuition is $75 for nine classes. For more information, call (818) 238-5390.

Burbank Toastmasters, an organization dedicated to improving public speaking skills and confidence, meets at noon at the Burbank Chamber of Commerce, 200 W. Magnolia Blvd. For more information, call (818) 566-7894.

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is recruiting senior peer counselors. Seniors 50 and older are invited to apply for training. For more information and locations, call (818) 953-4445.

Thorburn Chiropractic and Wellness Center presents a free workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, at 1612 W. Burbank Blvd. For more information, call (818) 841-1313.

Burbank Art Assn. meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the City Hall Annex, 301 E. Olive Ave., room 102. For more information, call (818) 848-1054.

Glendale Bachelor ‘n’ Bachelorettes Square Dance Club hosts a brush-up square dance course for new graduates from 7 to 9 p.m. each Wednesday at Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. The cost is $6 per person. For more information, call (818) 846-8848.

Burbank Park, Recreation and Community Services Department sponsors Pilates class from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. at Verdugo Park, 3201 W. Verdugo Ave. Cost is $50. For more information, call (818) 238-5390.

The Burbank Investment Club meets at 8 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at various locations. For more information, call (818) 720-5990.

DanceChatter.Com presentssalsa classes from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Burbank Moose Lodge, 1901 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank. Professional dancer Trish Connery will be teaching a beginners course at 8:30 p.m. More advanced dancers can attend Connery’s 9:15 p.m. session instead or the 10 p.m. free coaching and practice session. The cost is $10 per class or $48 for a six-week series. The six-week series is $80 if dancers sign up with a partner. For more information, call (323) 228-3532 or visit www.dancechatter.com.

THURSDAY

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6 a.m. atUnity Church of Burbank, 637 S. Victory Blvd. For more information, call (818) 567-4200.

English as a Second Language classes every at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday at the Don Tuttle Center, 1731 N. Ontario St., Burbank. For more information, call (818) 238-5367.

The Burbank Noon Lions Club meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month at the Holiday Inn, 150 E. Angeleno Ave. For more information, call (818) 955-8018.

The Burbank Noon Optimist Club meets the second Thursday of the month and from noon until 1:15 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at Sizzler, 1141 N. Hollywood Way. For more information, call (818) 506-8714.

Fun With Piano takes place at 12:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Don Tuttle Center, 1731 N. Ontario St., Burbank. For more information, call (818) 238-5367. A horseshoe pitching tournament is held every week after the lessons at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (818) 355-4873.

Warner Bros. Toastmasters meet from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. every Thursday at Warner Bros. Studios, 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank. Information: visit https://wb.freetoasthost.us/.

Providence Health System’s Senior Outreach Program offers Chi Gong exercise classes from 5 to 6 p.m. every Thursday at 3413 W. Pacific Ave., Burbank. The cost is $5 per class. For more information, call (818) 238-5353.

A diabetes support group will be offered from 5 to 6 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank. For more information, call (818) 847-3277.

Burbank Kiwanis for Fun meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at the Hill Street Café, 3301 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. For more information, call Donna Wade at (818) 846-8487.

The Magnolia Park Optimist Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Burbank Elks Lodge, 2232 N. Hollywood Way. All other Thursdays they meet at 7:30 a.m. at De Bell Golf Course Club House, 1500 Walnut Ave. For more information, call (818) 246-9109.

The Burbank Civitan Club meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at a member’s home, and the third Thursday at the Carousel Room of the Holiday Inn in Burbank. Call Elaine (818) 845-6851.

FRIDAY

Burbank Parks and Recreation presents a tai chi chuan class from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at Verdugo Park, 3201 W. Verdugo Ave. Tuition is $75 for nine classes. For more information, call (818) 238-5390.

Providence Health System presents Kundalini yoga classes from 9 to 10 a.m. in Room 104 of the Providence Occupational Health Center, 3413 W. Pacific Ave., Burbank. Cost is $2 per session. Participants should wear loose clothing and bring a mat. For more information, call (818) 953-4487.

Valley Porcelain Artists Club meets at 10 a.m. on the last Friday of the month, except July, August and December at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. For more information, call Carol Grese at (818) 906-2509.

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