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Fine Arts Federation of Burbank
"Fiesta of Art"

March 5 – March 25, 2010

The Creative Arts Center Gallery will host the annual Fine Arts Federation Membership Exhibit. Opening reception and presentation of awards will be on Friday, March 5 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. The juried mixed media exhibit representing more than 60 artists will include painting, sculpture, pottery, collage and photography.

The following awards will be presented during the opening reception.

Brand Library Award of Excellence - This award is given to the best of show.
Robert Sandmeyer Memorial Award - This award is presented to a student of the Creative Arts Center.
Frank Fujita Memorial Award - This award is presented to a watercolor artist.
Four Juror Awards will also be presented.

The Fine Arts Federation, founded in 1976, is an avid supporter of the Creative Arts Center.

City of Burbank Creative Arts Center Gallery
1100 West Clark Avenue, Burbank · Ca. 91506

Gallery Hours

Friday, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Closed Sunday
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Gallery Phone: 818.238.5397

Lenten Taize Schedule

Barnes and Noble Storytime

FORGIVENESS
GOD'S KEY TO
PEACE

Healing Prayer Service Wednesday nights
Feb. 24th-March 17th 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
ST. FINBAR CHURCH

In candlelight, with the Cross of Christ as our focus, using the music of Taize, we gather in song, prayer, Scripture and silence to pray for forgiveness, healing and peace for ourselves and for our world.

Come away and rest awhile in this Sacred Space.
Music and worship ministry Liz and Bill Barlak,
Suzie and Mike Wooldridge, Slyvette Ortiz.
Mercede Shamlo on viola.

Prayer ministry will be provided by
The School of Healing Prayer Team

This service is open to people of all faiths and traditions
For more information call (818) 846-6251 x554

Please Print The Special Flyer for this Service.
(Available in PDF)

Barnes & Noble at Burbank's Town Center

March Storytime Events

Saturday, March 13th at 11:00am

ST. PATRICK'S DAY Top of the Morning! Everyone is Irish at our St. Patrick's Day Storytime, filled with leprechauns, rainbows, and surprises. Stories and crafts are geared toward kids age 4-8.

Saturday, March 20th at 11:00am

"IT'S SPRING!" March 20th is the first day of Spring! Stories celebrating Spring will be followed by paper flower and seed planting crafts and activities.

Saturday, March 27th at 11:00am

"GOOD DAYS, BAD DAYS" Some days are good, and some...not-so-good. Join the Grouchy Ladybug and Lilly and her Purple Plastic Purse in learning how to overcome the bad days and feel good again!

Barnes & Noble at the Burbank Town Center is located at 731 N San Fernando Blvd. (Corner of First and San Fernando.) Contact the store at (818) 558-1383 for more details.

First United Methodist

Burbank First United Methodist Church Players

Proudly Presents its

Mystery at the Bar S Ranch
A Dinner Theatre Performance

Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 3 p.m.

The theatre group, BUMPS, at the Burbank First United Methodist Church is presenting a dinner theatre performance of “Mystery at the Bar S Ranch” in celebration of the church’s 125th Anniversary. Go back in time with us to 1884 and our local town folk have gathered to celebrate the Founder’s Day Celebration festivities when a murder will occur. The sheriff will investigate the crime but it will not interfere with the celebration. While the dinner progresses, various suspects and witnesses will be questioned. During dessert, the case will be turned over to the guests, acting as the grand jury, who will decide who is guilty and innocent. Everyone is welcomed to join us for a fun filled time.

Tickets are $25.00 per person or 2 for $40.00 and reservations are being taken through the church office at 1-818-845-1531 ext. 109. The performance begins at 3:00 pm in Trever Hall at Burbank First United Methodist Church at 700 North Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank CA 91506.

Photo: 1884 Founder's Day Celebration

Egg-Cellent

HOP INTO SPRING AT THE EGG-CELLENT MAGNOLIA BICYCLE TOUR AND TREASURE HUNT

Kids and families are invited to hop on a bike and take a spin through the charming Magnolia Park neighborhood at the Egg-Cellent Magnolia Bicycle Tour and Treasure Hunt, Saturday, April 3 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. The event is free and open to the public.

When riders register at Chandler Bikeway and California Street, they will receive an egg-cellent gift and treasure map filled with tempting treats. They will also be able to participate in a bicycle and helmet decorating contest, enjoy free bicycle tune-ups courtesy of the Burbank Recycle Center, learn road safety tips from Burbank Bike, join in free arts and crafts activities, and check out other community based organizations.

Once riders complete their self-guided treasure hunt and get stamped at 10 locations, they will be automatically entered to win incredible grand prizes from Magnolia Park merchants (drawing at 7:00 P.M. – winners need not be present to win)

The event offers a rare (and free!) chance for kids and families to combine outdoor fun with exercise and explore an attractive neighborhood packed with exceptional boutiques and eateries.

The Egg-Cellent Magnolia Bicycle Tour is presented by Magnolia Park Partnership, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the Magnolia Park District. The area includes an established residential neighborhood of more than 3,000 homes and hundreds of community serving businesses on Magnolia Boulevard between Buena Vista and the city limit, and Hollywood Way between Clark and Chandler. Other events produced by the Magnolia Park Partnership include Be-Boppin’ in the Park in August and Holiday in the Park in November.

Additional sponsors include Burbank Bike, a City of Burbank sponsored program aimed at promoting bicycling as an environmentally sustainable transportation alternative that serves as a simple method to reduce traffic congestion, and the Public Works Burbank Recycle Center, leading the way to Zero Waste.

For further information on the Egg-Cellent Magnolia Bicycle Tour, please call 818.238.5180 or visit www.magnoliaparkburbank.org

11 th Annual Car Show

Burbank Kiwanis For Fun

Proudly Presents its

11th Annual Car Show
and
Arts and Crafts Fair

Sunday, April 25, 2010
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Johnny Carson Park

Vintage cars, music, vendors and great food. The Club will serve its famous pancake breakfast, followed by lunch of burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches and the best fries this side of the Mississippi. You do not want to miss this event!!! It is a great way to spend a Sunday with your family. To exhibit your vehicle, be a vendor or for more information, please call Tony and Donna Wade at home (818) 846-8487 or Tony's cell (818) 822-2901

Mayors Cup

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The Burbank Sunrise
Kiwanis Service Club

Presents

THE MAYORS CUP
2010

Lucky 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Lucky 13th Annual
Charity Golf Tournament

Friday
April 30, 2010

De Bell Golf Course
1500 Walnut St, Burbank 91504

Autry Homelands

Autry National Center to Present Groundbreaking Exhibition
about
How Women Shaped the West Across Cultures and Times
Home Lands:
How Women Made the West

On View April 16 through August 22, 2010

Los Angeles (February 10 2010) — The Autry National Center has organized Home Lands: How Women Made the West, a major exhibition celebrating the enduring spirit of the diverse women of the West. On view at the Autry April 16 to August 22, 2010, Home Lands ventures beyond popular perceptions of the West as an empty wilderness where men struggled against nature to transform the land to offer a rich and real portrait of the West that is in large part unfamiliar. This dynamic re-thinking of the history of the West challenges stereotypes of women’s roles through the stories of the Native American women who first made their homes in the region as well as the women, from many different cultures, who have migrated to the West for hundreds of years.

“The Autry is proud to organize and present Home Lands,” said John Gray, President and CEO of the Autry National Center . “It is our mission to explore the experience of the diverse people of the American West and this provocative exhibition conveys how women have shaped the Western landscape through choices about how to sustain home, family, and community.”

Three Regions
Home Lands examines the regions of Northern New Mexico, the Colorado Front Range, and Puget Sound , exploring women’s homes, habitats and environs over centuries and within many different cultures and communities.

Women Artists
Each section of the exhibition features the work of renowned female visual artists from the 19th century to the present day, including Pueblo potter Maria Martinez (1881-1980), painter Pablita Velarde (1918-2006); painter Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986); photographer Laura Gilpin (1891-1979); painter Henrietta Bromwell (1859-1946); painter Eve Drewelowe (1899-1989); painter Elizabeth Warhanik (1880-1968); and photographer Virna Haffer (1899-1974).

In addition to Aki Sogabe, the contemporary artists featured in the exhibition are New Mexican santero maker Gloria Lopez Cordova; Santa Clara Pueblo artists Tammy Garcia and Nora Noranjo Morse; Colorado-based painter Elizabeth Elting; Coastal Salish sculptor Susan Point; and poet and playwright Joy Harjo, who has been commissioned to create a video work especially for Home Lands that is inspired by a historic narrative of slavery and interracial marriage in 19th century New Mexico.

Continuing Events...

Burbank Noon Kiwanis

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Burbank Noon Kiwanis

March Meeting Schedule

Burbank Noon Kiwanis meets every Wednesday at the Burbank Y.M.C.A. at 321 E. Magnolia Blvd. from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Our focus is believing in and helping children, taking pride in the community, reaching out to those in need, and building enduring friendships. Join us for a free lunch and companionship to learn about service through Kiwanis. Contact Harvey Branman at 818 954-9294, with questions, or to reserve a seat at one of our meetings:

March 3, Don Feger, Executive Director of the Bob Hope Airport
March 10, Salvation Army
March 17, Hepzibeth Pardo, Autism Speaks Organization
March 24, Art Herriford, President of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association
March 31, Janet Little, Henry’s Farmer’s Markets, Health and Nutrition

Pet Adoptions

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Pet Adoptions

The Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter want to help you find your next pet. Please visit us at Centinela Feed and Pet Supplies, 1505 W. Olive Ave Burbank, Saturday's from 11am to 3pm. Shake paws with our wonderful animals available for adoption. For adoption information, please contact Anne at 818.469.3937. or anne@basv.org.

Free Improv & Acting Classes

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FREE IMPROV AND ACTING CLASS
Classes start Tuesday, 16 February 2010

Glendale Community College - Lifelong Learning
Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Conference Room
So. Calif. Presbyterian Homes Offices
516 Burchett St. (just west of Pacific Ave. behind Marie Calendar's)
Glendale 91203 (N. Pacific Ave. exit from 134, north to Burchett St.)

The instructor is Mark Colson, who has been in many productions at the Banshee theater in Burbank. Colson was nominated for the Ovation award for his part of 'Slim' in their production "Of Mice and Men." He has also been on many TV series, including "Angel," "Heroes" and "CSI-NY" as well as a recurring role on a popular daytime soap.

The class is for all levels of competence. You will learn how to think on your feet which will help you in auditions. We do various forms of skits or inter-activity to teach us how to pay attention and work well with others. The activities change from week to week.

You can register in class......just show up and sign up.

English Pronunciation Class

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English Pronunciation Class

Burbank Adult School - ESL Special Topics
Saturdays 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
1/23/2010 - 5/22/2010
(continuing to accept new students)
Course: #031812; Location: BAS, Room No. G703; Fee: $20.00

Burbank Adult School
3811 Allan Avenue
Burbank, CA 91505

(818) 558-4611 - Telephone
(818) 558-4615 - English as a Second Language (ESL) - Se habla espanol

Give this notice to a good friend! Office Hours:
8:00 AM – 8:30 PM Monday - Thursday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Friday

See Page 23 of BAS Spring 2010 Brochure [PDF]

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Italian Classes for Kids & Adults

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Italian Classes for Kids & Adults
Spring Session Starts on February 6, 2010

FONDAZIONE ITALIA
Italian for Kids & Adults
in Burbank
Spring 2010
February 6 – June 12, 2010

Burbank Classes Location:
Fondazione Italia at St. Robert Bellarmine School
154 N. 5th Street
Burbank, CA 91501

Classes start February 6 and are offered at all levels from Mommy & Me and Preschool to Elementary Age and Adult.

Download Burbank Application & Class Schedule at:
http://www.fondazione-italia.org/docs/bro/BRK.pdf
Visit FONDAZIONE ITALIA website www.fondazione-italia.org
e-mail info@fondazione-italia.org
call (310) 739-9350 for questions, help or additional information

BurbankRSVP

Best of "Times" Bimonthly Feature Newsletter
Joslyn Center Monthly & Special Events Calendar
Joslyn Center Weekly Activities (By Category & Day)
Joslyn Nutrition Menus

Burbank RSVP
Burbank's Retired & Senior Volunteer Program

Providing opportunities for those 55 years and up

www.BurbankRSVP.com

Joslyn Center Downloads (pdf's):

Don Tuttle Senior Center Download (pdf):

Tuttle Tales
Weekly Activities
Monthly & Special Activities
Daily Calendar

Winter Trip Information:
Winter Trips
Rules for Winter Trips

Spring Trip Information

Spring Trips 2010

City of Burbank, Park Recreation and Community Services
Joslyn Adult Center
SPRING TRIP REGISTRATION

A current list of Senior Day Trips taking place in April, May and June 2010 is now available for seniors 55+ yr. at The Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. Prices range from $5 to $96 depending upon destination and inclusions. Full payment must be made at time of registration.

Burbank Residents Only Registration is on Mar. 15 - Official priority numbers will be pulled from a box lottery style by registrars at 8:00 AM as you walk through the Joslyn Parking Lot Entrance when doors open. Immediately following, regular numbers will be handed out in numerical order until 10:15 AM. Registration will begin at 9:00 AM. You must bring identification to prove your Burbank residency.

All seniors may register on Tuesday, Mar. 16, 9:00 AM.

This program is a popular one, so please bring a book or something to do while you're waiting your turn to register. Any excursions that are still available after the first two days of walk-in registration will be for sale beginning Tuesday, Mar. 16 , 12:00 noon - 2:00 PM. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave., Burbank.

For further information please call (818) 238-5353. Our trip office hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 noon - 2:00 PM.

Please Download Registration Rules:
http://www.burbankwire.com/springrules.pdf

Please Download Spring Trips:
http://www.burbankwire.com/springtrips.pdf

Senior Games 2010

Burbank Senior Games (May 3-15) Official entry form (Deadline April 21)
Sponsorship and other important information available here (pdf)
http://www.burbankwire.com/SG2010.pdf

Community Announcements

Leadership Burbank

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Leadership Burbank Class of 2010 Presents
A Visual Arts Contest
Burbank- Past/Present/Future: What Does it Mean to You?

Whether you live, work, learn or play in Burbank, Leadership Burbank Class of 2010 wants you to show us what it means to you! Help this year's Class gear up for the upcoming centennial celebration. Display your civic pride by reminiscing about the past, capturing the present, or envisioning the future of Burbank through visual art and photography. The Leadership Burbank Class of 2010 is partnering with the Burbank Arts Education Foundation to relay this message of expression and development by hosting a visual arts contest.

The Leadership Burbank Art Contest welcomes one (1) entry per person in the form of either visual arts or photography. Entries will be accepted in the following divisions: Kindergarten - Grade 4, Grades 5 -8, Grades 9 -12 and Adults. Artwork and completed entry forms will be accepted via mail or delivery starting March 15, 2010 through April 1, 2010. All winners will be notified by Thursday, April 15.

Prizes are $100 for First Place, $75 for Second and $50 for Third for each age-level category. In addition to cash prizes, the winning artwork will be "on tour" displaying first at the Downtown Burbank Arts Festival April 24-25, then traveling to the Main Branch of the Burbank Public Library during the month of May and then at the Burbank Airport during the month of June.

"We are thrilled to be working with Leadership Burbank in their efforts to increase the visibility of the importance of arts education. The Burbank community is so rich with artistic talent and it all starts with our children. Visiting Burbank's past, present and future is a wonderful way to showcase our student and community talent, while celebrating Burbank's wonderful heritage," said Jessica Good, Executive Director of the Burbank Arts Education Foundation.

"This is a great opportunity for both children and adults alike to be a part of Burbank's historic journey, by exploring through art what is special about this city. The PTA has long championed the importance of the arts in a well-rounded education and we recognize the special connection all of us in Burbank have with the arts. I encourage everyone, young and old, to take part in this wonderful event," stated Karen Broderick, Burbank Council PTA, Arts Co-Coordinator.

The Leadership Burbank Class of 2010 invites residents of all ages to join the fun and excitement of displaying your civic pride, submit your art and enter to win.

To support Leadership Burbank Class of 2010 please mail your donation with the designation Class of 2010 to Leadership Burbank, c/o Burbank Chamber of Commerce 200 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502-1779

For more information and to download entry forms:

Leadership Burbank Website:
http://www.leadershipburbank.org

Visual Arts Contest Application:
http://www.leadershipburbank.org/joomla/Art.pdf

Leadership Burbank
Leadership Burbank is a community-based organization that offers a nine-month leadership training program for people who live or work in Burbank. Through a hands-on curriculum, leaders and emerging leaders have the opportunity to enhance their personal and professional skills, gain a deeper understanding of community dynamics, and build a network of colleagues and associates throughout our city.

Contacts:
Julie Rubin
Phone: (818) 954-1379
E-mail: Julie.Rubin@warnerbros.com

Cathleen Bambas
Phone: 818-846-8141 x409
E-mail: cbambas@gmail.com

Burbank On Parade

Burbank on Parade

Burbank On Parade Celebrates the BIG TOP
Saturday April 10th at 11 am
Olive Avenue Between Keystone and Lomita

Here's how to get your application to participate...

Simply go to:
www.burbankonparade.com
and print out an application.

The Theme this Year is:
THE BIG TOP

Our selection committee will be choosing entries that best fit our theme, so think anything Circus!
Clowns, Acrobats, Animals, Magic!
You can dress up, do tricks, juggle, dance, or even ride a unicycle!

Cal Fest Top Honors

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BURBANK WINS TOP HONORS AT
2010 CALFEST AWARDS

Taste of Downtown Burbank First Place
“Best Logo Design”
Taste of Downtown Burbank
Downtown Burbank Partnership

First Place
“Best T-Shirt Design”
Be-Boppin’ in the Park
Magnolia Park Partnership

Burbank received statewide recognition with two marketing awards at the 16th annual California Festivals and Events Association (CalFest) Celebration Awards held Thursday, February 11 in San Jose, California . Downtown Burbank Partnership received 1st Place for “Best Logo” for Taste of Downtown Burbank, the outdoor culinary fundraiser for the Burbank Community YMCA held every fall on San Fernando Boulevard, and Magnolia Park Partnership received 1st Place for "Best T-Shirt Design" for Be-Boppin’ in the Park, the four-block street festival and retro car show that occurs every August on Magnolia Boulevard. The CalFest Awards program recognizes the top innovative ideas and promotional materials for festivals and events in California and Nevada, with entries judged on originality, creativity, style and substance.

CalFest, based in Tahoe City , California, is the leading events and festivals organization in California and Nevada . Its mission is to provide educational and commercial support for major festivals in the two states, and boasts the Tournament of Roses Rose Parade, Gilroy Garlic Festival and Hollywood Christmas Parade among its members.

BUSD Permit

BUSD Equity and Excellence Burbank Unified School District
1900 West Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA 91506
(818)729-4400

Permit to Attend Based on Employment

Did you know if you work in Burbank your child can attend a Burbank school? The permit offers parents who work full time in Burbank or own and operate a business in Burbank, the opportunity to send their child to a Burbank school. Your child receives a comprehensive, high quality education and you are able to participate in the many school events and celebrations because your child will be closer to your workplace. Your child will appreciate your involvement and you will see the results of your decision in placing your child in a Burbank school. Why Burbank Schools - because our District Academic Performance Index (API) score is 817, which is above the State goal of 800. Our schools offer smaller class size, before and after school day care, including fully subsidized programs for grades K-5, Arts for All, Gifted and Talented programs, Advanced Placement courses and Regional Occupational Program (ROP) courses to provide your child with options for their future while affording them a great education.

The process is simple - for further information, please contact the Student Services Department at (818) 729-4467 or go to our website at http://burbankusd.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=688. Once your documentation is received and approved, you will be notified of your child's placement. Please be advised space is limited and students are placed on a first come, first served basis.

The Permit (Interdistrict) Application period begins March 1, 2010 for the 2010-2011 school year.

School begins August 16, 2010 - make a positive choice and choose Burbank. Your child will thrive and you will be confident in knowing you made the right decision.

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