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Saturday, October 18, at 2 PM the second of two fascinating documentary films the Burbank Central Library will screen this month: Great Writers: Jack London.  All programs are free to the public. 818-238-5600. Burbank Public Library Events>>>
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October 18, 6:30-9:00 pm, Beer Tasting at the Autry. The Autry National Center of the American West ushers in the fall with a toast to spirits and songs with the second of a three-part food series titled Wine, Whiskey, and Song. Enjoy dinner provided by Cheers Catering Inc., live music by a local band, and learn what makes a quality drink, straight from the experts. The Mary White Band hits the stage with some down-home country music as we delight in the wonderful world of beer. Angel City Brewing is a quality-oriented specialty brewer, focused mainly on providing Southern California with the finest local beer possible. The brewery is located in the middle of Los Angeles, the largest beer market in the United States. Guests will vote for their favorite beer and get to ask questions of Angel City's master brewers. Read more details>>>
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Tuesday, October 21 at 7 PM. Celebrate National Teen Read Month with a visit from Edgar Allan Poe. "In the Shadow of the Raven" stars Broadway and film veteran Duffy Hudson as America's most enigmatic author.  Buena Vista Branch Library, 818-238-5620. Burbank Public Library Events>>>
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Wednesday, Oct. 22nd at 8:00 pm Taize Prayer around the Cross. 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 healing, unity and peace for our world. St. Finbar Catholic Church 2010 W. Olive Ave. Burbank 91506 (818) 846-6251 x554 www.stfinbarburbank.org. Come as you are, all are welcome. More>>>
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Wednesday, October 22nd 7:30 P.M. The Los Angeles Cinema Club Video Workshop "Trail End" starring Berry Corbin. Visitors are invited to the monthly meeting of the LA Cinema Club Video Workshop to see an award winning film, "Trail End" starring Berry Corbin, followed by a discussion on how it was made, by Shannan Keenan. It is a touching story of a man who sets out to ride in all 50 states, with his faithful Appaloosa, "Chip." The meeting location is The Little White Chapel, 1711 Avon St,, Burbank. Parking and entrance on Jeffries, ½ block east of Hollywood Way. For further information call Walt Gilmore, (818) 842-3820, or check the Club's website: www.lacinemaclub.com. More>>>
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October 24th, 25th, 30th and 31st 7:00pm - 10:00pm. Rotten Apple 907 Charity Haunted House.  Wizard of Odz. Come one, come all!! - To Burbank's premier Charity Haunted House. Rotten Apple 907 is pleased to present our 18th annual Charity Haunted House, Wizard of Odz. We invite you to take a journey to see what would have happened if Dorothy had taken the red brick road instead of the yellow brick road and help a great cause in the process, Autism Speaks! Admission is free. We are proud to be accepting donations on behalf of "Autism Speaks." 100% of the donations received will go to this charity, Location: 907 N. California St. Burbank, CA 91505. (818) 257-1271. Read Complete Event Details at:
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Saturday, October 25, 2008 8:00 am- 11:00 am. Kiwanis Annual Pancake Breakfast & Pumpkin Contest. Joint project hosted by "Noon" & "For Fun Club" Kiwanis of Burbank. Pancakes (buttermilk or pumpkin), bacon, coffee, milk and orange juice. Donation is $5.00/ breakfast (Kids 3 and under free). Tickets are available from members and at the door, or Contact: Dr. Bruce Varon at 566-1955 or Email at: Drvaron@varonchiropractic.com Contact: Jan Loporchio at 843-0535 or Email at: Panette@pacbell.net. All proceeds to benefit Kiwanis's projects for children! More>>>
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Saturday, October 25, 6pm-10pm, GOLDEN STATE GYMNASTICS HALLOWEEN PARENT NIGHT OUT PARTY is a great opportunity to leave your kids in a safe and fun environment while you enjoy a night out. This Halloween Party with a cost of $30 per child is better then a babysitter and includes DINNER, GYMNASTICS, ARTS & CRAFTS, GAMES, FUN, and a GOODY BAG for every child! For more information, please call or visit our web site www.goldenstategym.com Read More>>>
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Sat Oct 25 at 7pm and Sun October 26 at 2pm, Burroughs On Broadway. The biggest, most extravagant fundraiser of the year for the John Burroughs High School Vocal Music Association. Tickets are on sale now. The school's award-winning choirs: Powerhouse, Sound Sensations, Sound Waves and Decibelles will be performing songs from a number of popular musicals, including "Legally Blonde," "The Producers," "Dreamgirls" and "Les Miserables." In addition to the choirs, there will be individual students and small groups showcasing other well-known shows. What makes Burroughs On Broadway especially exciting is the personal interaction with the performers during the show. Many of the auditorium seats will be removed...replaced with tables...and 'mocktails' and hors d'oeuvres will be served throughout the performance. For tickets call (818) 848-1195. Tickets are on sale now. All the details>>>
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Sunday October 26, 2008 4:30-6:30pm Celebrate the Name of Jesus in Worship & Song. Magnolia Park United Methodist Church invites the entire community of Burbank to join with us, and choirs from the greater Los Angeles area, as we celebrate the matchless name of Jesus in worship and song. (Childcare Provided) Freewill Offering to be applied to "Family Promise" -- Homeless shelter and support services. For further details call the church office at: 818 846-2866. Magnolia Park United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 2828 West Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA. 818 846-2866. More>>>
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October 27-November 1 The Friends of the Burbank Public Library will hold its Fall Used Book Sale. Hours are Monday, 5-8 (preview sale for members of the Friends); Tuesday - Thursday, 10 AM - 8 PM; Friday, 10 AM - 5 PM; and Saturday, 10 AM - 3 PM. Burbank Public Library Events>>>
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Tuesday, October 28, at 7 PM Join us for A Touch of Class when jazz guitarist Kevin Hubbard performs at the Buena Vista Branch Library. 818-238-5620. Burbank Public Library Events>>>
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Thursday, October 30th 10:30 am -12:30 pm. Simchat Chochmah - A Sage-ing Journey & Ritual, Workshop With Joy Krauthammer, American Jewish University. The Simchat Chochmah (Joy of Wisdom) celebrates with a ceremony, the personal spiritual journey of transformation honoring the years from mid-life to elder and sage. We examine original Jewish women's renewal ceremonies created by Savina Teubal, z'l, Marcia Cohn Spiegel, and others, to acknowledge, redefine, rededicate, express and empower a woman when she turns 60 years of age. Connecting to Jewish rituals, tradition, unconventional observances, and community, we collectively and consciously explore the inner meaning, and process of creating a Simchat Chochmah for oneself. Friends and family are invited in support of a loved one who is anticipating or already experiencing this life transition. Prepare to experience this rite of passage that harvests the wisdom of your life and encourages and prepares you to share the Joy of Wisdom into the last era of life. Read more & register>>>
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Thursday, October 30, at 7 PM. Sue Hodson, curator of literary manuscripts for The Huntington, will present an illustrated lecture on "Jack London, Photographer." Buena Vista Branch Library, 818-238-5620.   Burbank Public Library Events>>>
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8th, 8th ANNUAL COMMUNITY HIKE & TRAIL RUN. Join the communities of Burbank, Glendale, and Crescenta Valley in a day of exploring the hiking trails and visiting the points of interest in your other backyard, the Verdugo Hills. Included in the registration fee is a meal - served at the Old Youth Campground and Fire Warden's Grove summits - and a Verdugo Hills Community Hike souvenir. Hikers/runners should bring water and wear appropriate hiking/running shoes, hat and sunscreen. Trails Will Be Monitored From 8:00 am to 1:00 pm only.  Details>>>
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Saturday, November 8th Opening Night Knockouts, Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra. Join maestro Steven Kerstein, Music Director, as the Burbank Phil celebrates its 18th season of uninterrupted music! The "Opening Night Knockouts!" gala will be made up of symphonic favorites including Tragic Overture by Brahms and Four Last Songs by Strauss featuring Soprano Rena Harms (grand prize winner of the 2008 Hennings-Fischer Young Artist's Competition). Brahms Symphony No. 1 will round out the evening's program. The concert will be held at the beautiful Hall of Liberty, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive and begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. As usual, the "Musical Menagerie" will be available at 6:30 p.m. for those attendees who would like to "test drive" musical instruments before the concert.  Both the concert and parking are free of charge. More Details>>>
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November 8-9, 10am-5pm: Downtown Burbank Fine Arts Festival. Experience a dynamic variety of fine art by 100 acclaimed artists at one of the largest open-air art markets in the region. For two days, Downtown Burbank streets will be filled with award-winning painters, ceramicists, photographers, jewelry makers, chalk artists, roving entertainers and more.  Now in its fifth year, this must-see art event attracts more than 30,000 people, who enjoy the lively mixture of art, music and food. Attendees can purchase or commission unique works of art at affordable prices, enjoy live musical entertainment, watch pottery wheel demonstrations and see chalk artists create masterpieces on city streets. It's the perfect way to experience a European-style street festival with great shopping, outdoor dining and entertainment all combined in an inviting downtown setting. The festival is free and open to the public. Read More>>>
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Sunday, November 9, 2008, Healthy Air Walk, downtown Burbank. Registration begins 8 a.m., Walk kick-off 9 a.m. The Healthy Air Walks are American Lung Association of California fundraising walks held in communities across the state, which bring together people who want to raise funds for programs that reduce air pollution and prevent lung disease. Walk begins at Burbank City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91502, and continues throughout beautiful Downtown Burbank! Californians breathe some of the unhealthiest air in the nation and the American Lung Association of California's Healthy Air Walks give you the power to change that by raising funds for programs that reduce air pollution. Register at www.healthyairwalk.org or call 213 384 5864. Read More & print out reminder>>>
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Saturday, November 15, 2008, the Burbank Noon Kiwanis Club will host a "Pet Vaccination Day" in the parking lot of the fire/police headquarters on Palm and Glenoaks, from 9 - 11:15 a.m. Rabies vaccination will be $6 for each pet. Other vaccines and licensing will also be available. For more information contact Tom O'Toole at (818) 843-1671 or at totoole02@yahoo.com More>>>
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November 15th, 6:30-9:00 pm, Whiskey Tasting at the Autry. The Autry National Center of the American West ushers in the fall with a toast to spirits and songs with the second of a three-part food series titled Wine, Whiskey, and Song. Enjoy dinner provided by Cheers Catering Inc., live music by a local band, and learn what makes a quality drink, straight from the experts. Lift your glass to the songs, reels, jigs, ballads, and drinking songs of Paddy's Pig. Savor the spirit of Scotch and Irish whiskies as this Southern California-based band performs lively renditions of traditional and pseudo-traditional Irish and Celtic music. Experts from a local distributor will be on hand to answer questions about all things whiskey, as guests sample six different varieties and vote for their favorite. Read more details>>>
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Friday November 21st 5:30 - 9:30 PM HOLIDAY IN THE PARK CELEBRATION AND OPEN HOUSE. The holiday season in Burbank officially begins with Holiday in the Park, a community favorite attracting thousands of well wishers for an evening of strolling, caroling, mingling and sampling merchant treats. This beloved neighborhood classic happens along Magnolia Boulevard between Buena Vista and Pass Avenue and on Hollywood Way between Chandler and Clark. Included in this family friendly evening will be two stages of live music, an ice sculptor, roving entertainment, photos with Santa, refreshments and lots of fun for kids. All activities are free. Read More>>>
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Saturday December 13th 11:00am - 3:00pm Family Service Agency of Burbank: Annual Holiday Tour. Please Save this Date and Time for Our Annual Holiday Tour. Four homes in Burbank will be festively decorated and open for your viewing. Tickets are $20.00 per person. For information call Janet Killian 818 845-0292. Please print our short reminder>>>
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Community Events - Continuing


Saturday, November 1, 2008, to Sunday, May 10, 2009 (Day of the Dead to Mexican Mother's Day)  BOLD CABALLEROS Y NOBLE BANDIDAS. Captivating exhibition explores Mexican popular culture inspired by the Mexican Revolution of 1910.   Bold Caballeros y Noble Bandidas ride in to the Autry National Center of the American West this fall to explore the development of Mexican popular culture and United States-Mexico relations. Organized by the Autry National Center in association with Arizona State University's Hispanic Research Center, the exhibition uses art, rare historical footage, feature film, music, and popular culture to experience and understand the monumental changes in the Americas that were initiated by the Mexican Revolution of 1910.  Read More>>>
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Now - Sunday, January 4, 2009.   Maverick Art.  Contemporary art exhibit pushes the boundaries of the term "Western"    The Autry National Center of the American West reveals a startling exhibition of contemporary art drawn primarily from its permanent collection. Representing many different viewpoints, the approximately 50 artists in this exhibition share a groundbreaking status within their respective fields. From Maynard Dixon to Richard Misrach, Maverick Art explores how these artists together expand the meaning of the term "Western" in their collective search for a new image of the contemporary West.  Read More>>>
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