News
All Burbank Public Libraries will be closed Sunday and Monday May 25 & 26
in honor of Memorial Day.
FIRST DAY OF THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR FOR BURBANK STUDENTS IS AUGUST 25,
2008. Pre-registration for all new Burbank resident students grades
K-12 begins on April 7, 2008 through June 20, 2008 at all sites. For
required documentation or additional information regarding enrollment including
Interdistrict permits for non-residents who work in Burbank and Open Enrollment
for residents of Burbank, please check our website at www.burbankusd.org
or contact the Department of Student Services at 818-729-4467. Handout
available from>>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/bwire/news/2008030801.shtml
The Burbank Community YMCA Announces Its Volunteer of the Year. Read More>>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/bwire/news/2008042302.shtml
The Burbank Community YMCA Announces New Board Members and Officers. Read More>>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/bwire/news/2008042301.shtml
Credit Union Members Go Green. Lockheed Federal Credit Union
Offers Environmentally Sound Opportunity. Read More>>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/bwire/news/2008042201.shtml
Burbank Noon Lions join in effort to help raise $150million to combat
preventable blindness. Read More>>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/bwire/news/2008042101.shtml
Universal City Studios Credit Union (UCSCU) will open a new branch at 175 E.
Olive Avenue in Downtown Burbank effective May 2008. Read More>>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/financial/2008041001.shtml
First Security Lending sends an important reminder to homeowners and buyers
in the San Fernando Valley of the incredible benefits presented by Federal
Housing Authority (FHA) mortgage loans. Read More>>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/financial/2008040801.shtml
Paint Project is More than Elementary. Lockheed Federal Credit Union (LFCU)
announced that it is launching a Volunteer-Time-Off program with its annual
Partner-to-Paint community service project on Thursday, March 27. More than 40
LFCU employee volunteers will receive company paid time off to participate in
painting portable classroom units at Bret Harte Elementary School at 3200 W.
Jeffries Ave. in Burbank. Read More>>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/bwire/news/2008031701.shtml
Local Senior Care Company Selected by AARP for its Commitment to Older
Workers. Home Instead Senior Care, a local company serving Burbank,
Glendale and the Foothill areas, has been selected to join the AARP’s National
Employer Team (NET) – a network of employers who value the experience and
skills of the 50+ worker. Read More>>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/bwire/news/2008030501.shtml
Lockheed Federal Credit Union Named One of "California’s Best Places
to Work." Lockheed Federal Credit Union announced that it has
been ranked No. 1 in the medium-sized company category of the "California’s
Best Places to Work" program for 2007. This first-ever best workplace
program exclusively for California employers was sponsored by Employers Group,
the preeminent human resources expert and advocate serving California
employers. Read More>>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/bwire/news/2008030101.shtml
BURBANK WIRE CHANGING ITS PRIMARY DOMAIN NAME. During March
2008 Burbank Wire will be finalizing the change in its URL from Burbank.com to BurbankWire.com.
All links that you have to us should be changed at your earliest
convenience. Our email address is now Jim@BurbankWire.com.
As usual the subject must contain the word BURBANK in ALL CAPS.
This domain name change reflects our primary mission of connecting people to
events sponsored by educational, municipal, non-for-profit, churches and other
community organizations in Burbank & nearby areas through our email
newsletter and website.
http://www.burbankwire.com/bwire/news/2008022901.shtml
BURBANK COMMUNITY YMCA'S PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM RECOGNIZED. The Burbank Community YMCA was recognized by the Burbank Unified School District
for providing physical education in five elementary schools in the Burbank area.
The award ceremony took place in the Council Chambers. Board of Education
President, Debbie Kukta made the presentation along with Joel Shapiro, Deputy
Superintendent. Read More>>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/bwire/news/2008021901.shtml
RSVP News
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - VALID 3/5/08 - 6/05/08
Contact: RSVP Director Dee Call, (818) 238-5370, e-mail: dcall@ci.burbank.ca.us
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Burbank Temporary Aid Center
BTAC is a social service agency which assists the less fortunate residents of Burbank. The agency is staffed by two full-time and three part-time employees, and over 75 volunteers!
Volunteer assistance is vital to the mission of BTAC. Ongoing needs include:
>>>Intake Assistants - working a morning or afternoon shift, one week day per week, these volunteers interview clients, assess the needs and meet the needs, as necessary.
>>>Pantry Workers - Receiving donations, sorting and shelving the goods, and preparing 'pantry orders' for the clients are amoing the jobs handled by these helpers.
>>>Fundraising Committee - these vital volunteers work with the Board of Directors' Fundraising Committee to assist with developing the resources necessary to keep the agency in business. Opportunities vary.
>>>Food Drive Organizers - Groups, churches, clubs and individuals can make arrangements to collect food for BTAC at their own venue or at a local market.
On-the-job training is provided for all volunteers. Shifts are available Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm or 1:30pm - 5:00pm.
To volunteer, or for more information on this and other volunteer opportunities, please contact Burbank RSVP Director Dee Call at (818) 238-5370 or by e-mail at
dcall@ci.burbank.ca.us.
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Get Fit! As a service to our senior community, the Burbank Community YMCA
is offering a one-time introductory 3-month membership for $15. Membership
includes a 12-week personal fitness program, special water aerobic classes, use
of the spa, and more. Available to Burbank residents, 55 or older. Sign up at
the Joslyn Recreation Office. Memberships are limited and good for the period of
April 16 – July 15, 2007. Next available time period is July 16 - October 15.
Note: please do not contact the YMCA. See Burbank RSVPs "Best of
Times" >>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/rsvp
2008 Burbank Senior Games – Applications are available for our Burbank
Senior Games! Events take place May 12 – 17. Pick-up a brochure at your
local Burbank Senior Center & sign- up! The Burbank Senior Games include
friendly competition for people 55+ in a variety of events including bowling,
cribbage, fun walk, golf, horseshoes, party bridge, pool, softball, skip-bo and
tennis. Join in one or more events. A fun “indoor” celebration picnic
luncheon is included for all participants on Saturday, May 17. See
Burbank RSVPs "Best of
Times" >>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/rsvp
Thursdays, May 8-June 12, 6-8:30pm: "Powerful Tools for Caregivers"
– Sign up for this 6-week class is designed to offer caregivers of family
members or friends tools to: help you reduce stress; communicate effectively
with your family, doctors, and paid help; relax and take care of yourself; make
tough decisions; set goals; solve problems; and reduce guilt, anger and
depression. The class will be held at the Joslyn Center. Call Shawn Herz at
(213) 740-1374 to sign up. See Burbank RSVPs "Best of
Times" >>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/rsvp
MORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS are available at the following Public and
Non-Profit Agencies: Bob Hope Airport, Burbank Farmer’s Market,
Burbank Housing - Family Resource Center, Burbank Police Dept., Burbank
Temporary Aid Center (BTAC), Café Join Us, City Hall, American Cancer
Society Discovery Shop (Burbank and Toluca Lake), Glendale Adventist Medical
Center, Glendale Police Dept., Home Delivered Meals, YWCA of Glendale
• Verdugo Hospice, St. Anne’s Thrift Shop, Skirball Hospice, Paws
LA, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr., Providence Saint Joseph Medical
Ctr. Guild, Senior Peer Counseling. For more information on these and other
volunteer opportunities, contact RSVP Director Dee Call at (818) 238-5370 or by
e-mail at dcall@ci.burbank.ca.us. See
Burbank RSVPs "Best of
Times" >>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/rsvp
