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Relay For Life, a fundraiser for cancer research, will be from 8
a.m. today to 8 a.m. Sunday at Robert E. Gross Park, 2814 Empire
Ave. Sign-ups are welcome the day of the walkathon. A “Survivor
Ceremony” is scheduled for 8:15 a.m.; and a “Luminaria Ceremony” is
scheduled for 9 p.m. For more information, call 841-2994.
Food stamps, in the form of the new EBT California Advantage
Cards, are being accepted at the Burbank Certified Farmers Market
from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Orange Grove Avenue and Third Street.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons are also accepted.
For more information, call 845-6851.
La Providencia Guild members are offering their Christmas in July
sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Little Blue Cottage thrift shop,
2019 W. Magnolia Blvd. Proceeds benefit Childrens Hospital Los
Angeles. The event will feature trees, wreaths, ornaments and baked
goods for sale. For more information, call 843-2328.
Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International meets at 9
a.m. the second and fourth Saturday of the month at Ramada Inn, 2900
N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call 846-0563.
Blind and visually impaired people and their families and friends
meet at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month to provide
support and discuss available services. Seating is limited, so
reservations are appreciated. For reservations and meeting place,
call National Federation of the Blind of California at 558-6524.
Don Tuttle Senior Center presents a barbecue, featuring
entertainment booths, DJ Tom Thomas and the St. Finbar Latin Dancers
from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 1731 N. Ontario St. Tickets are $3 in
advance; and $5 at the door. For more information, call 238-5367.
Creation Entertainment presents the Stargate SG-1 convention from
noon to 6 p.m. today and Sunday at the Burbank Airport Hilton, 2500
Hollywood way. The event will feature some of the television show’s
cast and crew. Tickets are $30 today; $35 for Sunday; and $15 for
children 7 to 12. Children younger than 6 are free. For more
information, call 409-0960.
Dark Delicacies store presents a book reading and signing for the
DVD release of “The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra” at 2 p.m. at 4213 W.
Burbank Blvd. The event will feature writer/director Larry Blamire
and performers Fay Masterson, Jennifer Blaire, Brian Howe, Susan
McConnell and Andrew Parks.
Falcon Theatre presents “The Rootbeer Bandits,” at 1 and 3 p.m.
Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 5 at 4252 W. Riverside
Drive. For more information, call 955-8101.
SUNDAY
The Museum of the American West presents “George Catlin and his
Indian Gallery” through Aug. 4 at 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith
Park. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday.
Admission is $7.50; $5 for seniors and students; and $3 for children.
For more information, call (323) 667-2000.
A total balance therapy class is from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at
The Psychic Eyes Book Shops, 1011 W. Olive Ave. For more information,
call 845-8831.
Casa Italiana Opera Company presents Verdi’s “La Traviata” at
4:30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, 3801 Scott Road. Dinner
will be at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $40, including dinner. For more
information, call 559-8696.
MONDAY
MOMS Club of Burbank, an organization for stay-at-home moms with
children from newborn to 10 months, meets from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. For play group locations and more information, call 557-0176.
Wax Poetic presents “Passages,” an art exhibit by artist Anahid
Boghosian from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; and from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday through Aug. 20 at 3208 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Pictured is an untitled art piece by Boghosian. This exhibit features
Boghosian’s abstract visions. For more information, call 843-9469.
Seniors can enjoy a nutritious lunch at 11:30 a.m. weekdays at
the Don Tuttle Senior Center, 1731 N. Ontario St. The center also
offers a free loaf of bread Mondays and Wednesdays (supplies
limited). For more information, call 238-5367.
Joslyn Adult Center’s “family memories” writing group will meet at
1 p.m. Mondays at 1301 W. Olive Ave. Admission is $1. For more
information, call 238-5353.
Joslyn Afternoon Readers Group meets at 2 p.m. the second Monday
of each month at 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call
238-5353.
Developmentally disabled children have fun with music and gain
social skills at the ongoing “Friends at Play with Music” program,
from 4 to 4:45 p.m. weekly at Burbank First United Methodist Church,
700 N. Glenoaks Blvd. For more information, call 845-2846.
Aggressive Assets Investment Club, a women’s investment group,
meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of every month in Burbank. For
more information about the group and where it meets, call Marva
Murphy at 955-8018.
The Sister City Exchange program will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the
Burbank Central Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. A presentation will be
made by the Berlitz Language Center in preparation for the July
arrival of students from Ota, Japan. For more information, call
238-5551.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 p.m. weekly at
McCambridge Park Recreation Center, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Room 2.
For more information, call 843-4893.
Women’s Self-Defense Safety Classes for people 13 and older meet
from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. weekly at Burbank Family Martial Arts, 1312-B
W. Magnolia Blvd. Registration is required. For more information,
call 566-8676.
The Van Bloem Singers rehearse from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. at Salvation
Army, 300 E. Angeleno Ave. New members are accepted. For more
information, call 845-6851.
Village Church offers a support group for those who have problems
with drug and alcohol addiction, anger, depression, anxiety and
overeating at 7:30 p.m. at 3216 W. Victory Blvd. For more
information, call 843-4883.
Gamblers Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at Little White Chapel, 1711 N.
Avon St. For more information, call 563-4122.
TUESDAY
The Unwind yarn store presents a knitting and crochet class at
818 N. Hollywood Way. Admission prices range from $30 to $40. There
is an added fee for materials. For class schedule and more
information, call 840-0800.
City of Burbank presents Braille visual aides by appointment only
at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. This program is for
men and women 50 and older. Admission is $1. For more information,
call 238-5353.
The Burbank Singers, a member of the California Women’s Chorus,
invites prospective members to sing with the group from 9 to 11:30
a.m. at Mingay Adult School Auditorium, 3811 Allan Ave. For more
information, call 240-7816 or 781-3699.
The Braille Institute offers classes teaching people how to
remain independent despite vision loss, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the
Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call
(323) 663-1111, ext. 1252.
MOMS Club of Burbank, an organization for stay-at- home moms with
children 10 to 20 months, meets from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
weekly. For play group locations and more information, call 557-0176.
Burbank Health Care Rehabilitation Center offers a low-impact
arthritis exercise class from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 1041 S. Main St.
For more information, call 843-2330.
Burbank Noon Rotary Club meets at noon at the YMCA, 321 E.
Magnolia Blvd. For more information, call (626) 796-9200, ext. 256.
The Karaoke Kabaret, presented by RSVP volunteers, is from 12:30
to 2:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Admission
is $1. For more information, call 238-5353.
The Cardiac Support Group for people with heart disease and their
family members meet every month at Providence St. Joseph Medical
Center’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Fitness Center, 501 S. Buena Vista St. For more information and times, call 847-3999.
The city of Burbank Park, Recreation and Community Services
Department presents Teen Scene from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Verdugo Park,
3201 W. Verdugo Blvd. For more information, call 238-5390.
The Weight Watchers Winning Points Program for people 18 and older
is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. weekly at the Providence Health System
Senior Outreach Department, 3413 W. Pacific Ave. For more
information, call 953-4487.
Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Family Support Group will meet from
6:30 to 8 p.m. at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, 501 S. Buena
Vista St. For more information, call 847-4378.
Wildwood and Stough Canyon parks present fitness hikes at 6:30
p.m. For information, call 238-5440.
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Cardiac Rehabilitation and
Fitness Center will conduct a 10-week weight management program from
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, 501 S.
Buena Vista St. For reservations, cost and more information, call
953-4494.
The Burbank Kiwanis for Fun meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and
fourth Tuesday of every month at the Anabelle Hotel, 2011 W. Olive
Ave. For information, call 848-8444 or 846-2109.
MOMS Club of Burbank, an organization for stay-at-home moms, will
have its monthly night out at 7 p.m. The group meets at a local
restaurant for food and fun. Moms pay for their own dinner. For
location and information, call 557-0176.
Garri Dance Studio presents a belly-dancing class at 8 p.m. at
1719 W. Verdugo Ave. Admission is $15. For more information, call
846-4390.
The Battered Women Support Group meets weekly. Admission and child
care are free. For time, location and more information, call
845-7671.
WEDNESDAY
The Burbank Chapter Leads Club, an organization dedicated to
networking, job leads and expanding business, meets from 7:30 to 8:45
a.m. in the Taste Buds Restaurant in the Toluca Lake Sports Center,
6711 Forest Lawn Drive. For more information, call 973-7142.
MOMS Club of Burbank, an organization for stay-at-home moms with
children 21 to 36 months, meets from 10 a.m. to noon weekly. For
play group locations and more information, call 557-0176.
The Auld Lang Syne Bridge & Card Club meets from 11:30 a.m. to 3
p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Cost is $1.50.
Arrive early to ensure seating. For more information, call 845-1920.
The Don Tuttle Senior Center presents a “Fitness for Life”
exercise class at 12:30 p.m. at 1731 N. Ontario St. The program is
for men and women 50 and older. Admission is $1. For more
information, call 238-5367.
The Burbank Noon Kiwanis Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. at the
Burbank YMCA, 312 E. Magnolia Blvd. For more information, call
954-9294.
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 730-9093.
An open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is from noon to 1 p.m. at
Unity Church of Burbank and North Hollywood, 637 S. Victory Blvd.
Bring a brown-bag lunch and join the group for steps, traditions and
fellowship. For more information, call 841-4037.
The Don Tuttle Senior Center presents “Mellowtones Choral Group”
at 12:30 p.m. at 1731 N. Ontario St. This program is for men and
women 50 and older. Admission is $1. For more information, call
238-5367.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 6 p.m. at Magnolia Park
Methodist Church, 2828 Magnolia Blvd. For more information, call
766-8636.
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 Ave. For reservations and more
information, call 841-1313.
Wildwood and Stough Canyon parks present a fitness hike at 6:30
p.m. For more information, call 238-5440.
Burbank Parks and Recreation presents a tai chi chuan class from
6:30 to 7:55 p.m. at Verdugo Park, 3201 W. Verdugo Ave. Tuition is
$75 for nine classes. For more information, call 238-5390.
The Burbank Media Center Toastmasters provides a chance for people
to improve their public-speaking skills from 6:50 to 9:30 p.m. the
first and third Wednesday of every month. For more information, call
543-7331.
The Psychic Eye Book Shops features a self-hypnosis workshop from
7 to 8 p.m. at the shops, 1011 W. Olive Ave. For more information,
call 845-8831.
Garri Dance Studio presents a salsa workshop class at 7:30 p.m.
through July 28 at 1719 W. Verdugo Ave. Admission is $85, $150 for
couples. For more information, call 846-4390.
Burbank’s Park, Recreation and Community Services Department
presents its “Summer Daze Camp” featuring arts and crafts, swimming,
cookouts, sports, games, films and more. For location, times and more
information, call 238-5378.
Burbank Park, Recreation and Community Services Department
sponsors Pilates classes from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. at Verdugo Park, 3201
W. Verdugo Ave. Cost is $50. For more information, call 238-5390.
The city of Burbank, Cartoon Network, IKEA, and KIIS-FM (102.7)
presents “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” as part of its
Outdoor Picture Show at 7 p.m. inside the IKEA Plaza, 600 N. San
Fernando Road. Admission is free. For more information, call
566-8617.
THURSDAY
A legal representative from Bet Tzedek will offer free legal
assistance to seniors by appointment only at the Joslyn Adult Center,
1301 W. Olive Ave. To make an appointment or for information, call
238-5353.
* GETTING ITEMS LISTED: Mail calendar listings to the Burbank
Leader, 111 W. Wilson Ave., Suite 200, Glendale, CA 91203, fax them
to 241-1975 or call 637-3217. The deadline for Wednesday’s calendar
is 10 a.m. Friday. The deadline for Saturday’s calendar is 10 a.m.
Wednesday.