The Stough Canyon Nature Center is one of Burbank's best kept secrets!  You and your entire family can enjoy nature camps, hikes, activities, workshops and special events!For those just starting out the docents can take you on a hike that lasts 90 minutes where you can experience nature and learn much about your surroundings!  Hikes vary in difficulty and length and most of the activities here are free!Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult and strollers are not recommended on the hikes.Hours:SEPTEMBER - JUNE Tuesday - Friday, and Sunday 11 am - 5 pm Saturday 9 am - 5 pm Closed Mondays and Most Holidays Closed Oct 13 - 19 (Week of Haunted Hike) JULY & AUGUST Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 9 am - 5 pm Sunday 11am -... 06/29/2007

                                                                  In an effort to continue to promote and protect our environment the South Coast Air Quality Management District is offering to exchange your old, operational, gas powered lawn mover for a new cordless electric rechargeable mower!!!!You bring in your mower,pay $100 and you get a brand new electric mower!  Come out and take advantage of this great program!Supplies are limited!  For more information, check out South Coast AQMD's website . For your Burbank Real Estate needs please visit my website at anaconnell.com! 06/29/2007

                                                       Saturday, July 28th from 9am to 3 pm will be Tire Recycling Day at the Burbank Recycle Center!!!!With the exception of oversized, business or tractor tires this one day event will accept tires along with the rims! The Burbank Recycle Center is located at 500 South Flower Street and is open Mondays through Fridays from 8am-5pm and on Saturdays from 8am - 4pm. (Used Motor Oil Center is closed on Saturdays) For your Burbank Real Estate needs please visit my website at anaconnell.com! 06/29/2007

 Lupe Soto, Realtor in Burbank, CA and Feng Shui Lover.  I have improved my life and the life of others by welcoming feng shui to our lives.  Learn how to improve your health, love life, relationship with others, luck and wealth. Please feel free to email me any questions and i will be happy to assist you and connect you to the right source. May you prosper with good health. Lupe Soto, Burbank, CA Feng Shui (pronounced "fung shway") has certainly been in the news a great deal, but what exactly is it?No, you don't have to use Asian design to incorporate Feng Shui into your home. This ancient Chinese interior design philosophy may be based on the principles of the I Ching, but it has nothing to do with the style of décor that you choose.In Asia, Feng Shui enthusiasts believe the way your ... 06/27/2007

                                                 Monday 25Existing Home Sales-consensus 5.99M The market has low expectation for this number, we'll see where it comes in.3 & 6 Month Bill Auction  Tuesday 26ICSC-USB Store Sales  Tracks comparable weekly sales from major retail chains and represents 10% of total retail sales.  Is considered to be one of the most timely indicators of consumer spending. Redbook a timely indicator of consumer spending and also represents about 10% of total retail sales.  This measure tracks weekly sales from discounters, chain and department stores.Consumer Confidence Consensus 105.New Home Sales Consensus 920,0004 Week Bill Auction2 Year Note Auction Read More... 06/24/2007

                                                                                                                                                                    Don't miss it!  Only until June 24th at the Falcon Theatre.The Value of Names, starring Jack Klugman(Odd Couple, Qunicy MD), Liz Larsen(Law and Order) and Dan Lauria(Wonder Years, Jag) received a Critic's Choice  recommendation from the LA Times!The show is only going on for a few more days at Gary Marshall's Falcon Theatre which is located at 4252 Riverside Drive, Burbank Ca.This is a great, intimate venue where you can enjoy quality productions with amazing cast members for a fraction of the cost!  If you have never been to the Falcon Theatre, it's worth putting on your must do list!  For your Burbank Real Estate needs plea... 06/21/2007

Due to an abnormally dry winter out here in Burbank, California the city has decided to cancel its annual 4th of July Fireworks held at the Starlight Bowl.This is usually a great show which can be seen from across the entire San Fernando Valley which many residents look forward to each year.There will still be entertainment proiveded at the Starlight Bowl for the 4th for those who still want to get out and enjoy the great weather.For more information on the canceling of this event please click here 06/21/2007

                                              City of Burbank has a Youth Transportation Program designed for residents between the ages of 10-18.  It provides a fantastic way for our kids to get around, for FREE! If you are a Burbank resident and have kids that need to get around take them to the Verdugo Recreation Center, 3201 West Verdugo Avenue and you can obtain free passes for them.  Proof of residency(utility bill, school ID) is required.  Participant and parent or guardian must complete the appropriate paperwork. For your Burbank Real Estate needs please visit my website at anaconnell.com! 06/20/2007

                                                                                                                                        As Real Estate agents we talk to our sellers about staging a home and making it look beautiful.  We recommend that all clutter go away and that excess family pictures be stored.  What I find amazing is how many times I walk into a home and the smell completely spoils the experience.  This is not just about older, run down homes.  I’m talking about somewhat newly remodeled homes.  Homes where it’s apparent the minute you walk in the door that Fido rules the roost, in all too many places! Sellers need to understand that while they may be used to the odor, potential buyers will probably be turned off by it. Here are some tips on helping the senses: Hire a ... 06/17/2007

                                                        Every Thursday night in July and August from 6:30pm to 8:00pm the Autry National Center will host live music for outdoor dancing fun for the entire family!   Enjoy the fabulous beat of latin jazz, mambo and Afro-Cuban rhythms along with food, drink and complimentary dance lessons! Admission is $5 or FREE if you are an Autry member!     06/17/2007

                                                                         Monday 18 3 Month & 6 Month Bill AuctionTuesday 19Housing Starts Consensus Forecast for May 1.470 MillionICSC-USB Store Sales  Tracks comparable weekly sales from major retail chains and represents 10% of total retail sales.  Is considered to be one of the most timely indicators of consumer spending. Redbook a timely indicator of consumer spending and also represents about 10% of total retail sales.  This measure tracks weekly sales from discounters, chain and department stores.State Street Investor Confidence Index Measures actual levels of risk in investor portofolios4 Week Bill Auction Read More.... 06/17/2007

Every Thursday night in July and August free dance lessons will be offered at the AMC Walkway at San Fernando Road and Palm Avenue.  The lessons will be followed by 2 hours of live music! Here's the schedule:July 5: Royal Crown Revue July 12: Stompy Jones July 19: Steve Lucky and the Rumba Bums July 26: T/B/D August 2: Bayalo August 9: Jose Rizo Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars August 16: Louie Cruz Beltran and His Latin Orchestra August 23: La Palabra August 30: T/B/D 06/15/2007

                         June 2007     Jun 29-Jul 1 Summer Fling Western Horse Show     July 2007   Date Event/Show       Jul 7 - 8 L.A. Chapter Dressage Show             Jul 14 Special Event: Bill Pickett Invitational RodeoTime: 6:30pm to 9:30pm     Jul 15 Special Event: Bill Pickett Invitational RodeoTime: 3:30pm to 6:30pm     Jul 20 - 22 Gold Coast 5 Hunter/Jumper Horse Show     Jul 27 - 29 E.T.I. Convention & Horse Sho                                       August 2007    Aug 8 - 12 Paint Horse Show     Aug 17 - 19 PCHA Western Showdown        Aug 23 - 26 Cool August Nights Dressage Show       Aug 24 Special Event: Dressage Special ShowTime: 6:00pm to 10:00pm     Aug 30 - Sep 3 Gold Coast 6 Hunter/Jumper Horse Show  06/14/2007

As some of you may know one of the most wonderful resources we have, Griffith Park, experienced a tragic fire last month.  It was truly sobering to watch on TV and quite sad as my husband and I watched the flames in the distance, from our back yard.  After all was said and done.....more than 800 acres were burned that included Dante's View and the Bird Sanctuary.  For those who are interested in more detailed information about the fire, there is an amazing interactive map that details the path of the fire. With it's 4210 acres, Griffith Park has the distinction of being the largest municipal urban park in the United States! It is full of wonderful hiking trails and it's home to the LA Zoo, LA Observatory, Autry National Center, Greek Theater, LA Equestrian Center, Travel Town and many o... 06/14/2007

Thursday, June 14th is Flag Day!  This day was officially established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30th, 1916, but the history is somewhat interesting!It is believed to have originated back in 1885, when a Fredonia, Wisconsin school teacher,  BJ Cigrand, had his pupils celebrate the Flag's "Birthday"!Thereafter he actively continued to advocate June 14th as the observance day for the "Flag's Birthday".Each year he picked up more supporters for the idea until June 14th eventually became a national proclamation.What's great about this story is the power of one person, with so much enthusiasm for a cause, in this case, celebrating the Flag's birthday, who managed to effect awareness and promote patriotism.It's food for thought for all of us and the hidden potentia... 06/11/2007

Monday11 3 Month & 6 Month Bill AuctionTuesday12ICSC-USB Store Sales  Tracks comparable weekly sales from major retail chains and represents 10% of total retail sales.  Is considered to be one of the most timely indicators of consumer spending. Redbook a timely indicator of consumer spending and also represents about 10% of total retail sales.  This measure tracks weekly sales from discounters, chain and department stores.4 Week bill and 10 Year Note AuctionTreasury Budget -US Treasury releases a monthly account of budget surplus or deficit.  Consensus is $-70BThe higher the deficit the more T notes and T bills have to be issued by the US Treasury to finance our government, this, depending on demand, can result in lower bond prices and higher rates. Wednesday13MBA Purchase Applications... 06/10/2007

I am somewhat of a history buff and one of the landmarks here in Burbank that has always fascinated me is Bob Hope Airport.The fascination started when I first flew out of Burbank many years ago and realized that the only way you were able to board the plane was to go onto the tarmac and go up a set of stairs!  As a kid I thought this was the coolest thing ever and I have to admit that even as an adult it leaves a warm nostalgic feeling......of course in inclement weather it's not quite so much fun or warm!  Still it's a great experience non the less.Some history on the name of the airport......this airport opened on Memorial Day Weekend, in 1930, as United Airport.  In 1967 the name changed to the Hollywood-Burbank Airport and with the name change commercial jet service was ushered to ... 06/04/2007

Join in on the fun at the Burbank Fine Arts Festival!   This fun outdoor event features work from artists whose work covers painting to pottery to chalk masterpieces!  Amazing works will be available for purchase and live entertainment for the enjoyment of all. This exciting event will happen on Saturday, June 9th and Sunday June 10th from 10am to 5pm on San Fernando Blvd. between Magnolia Blvd and Angeleno.  ADMISSION IS FREE!  06/04/2007

Monday 4Factory Orders-consensus .7% This report is viewed quite seriously as it represents what lies ahead for the manufacturing sector.  Because this sector is a large part of our overall economy it tends to influence investments in the market. Tuesday 5ICSC-USB Store Sales  Tracks comparable weekly sales from major retail chains and represents 10% of total retail sales.  Is considered to be one of the most timely indicators of consumer spending. Redbook a timely indicator of consumer spending and also represents about 10% of total retail sales.  This measure tracks weekly sales from discounters, chain and department stores.ISM Non-Manufacturing Survey This index tracks business activity levels.  It is widely looked at as it is adjusted for seasonal variations and can point to inflat... 06/03/2007

   City of Burbank Water and Power is sponsoring the Solar Support Program.If you are thinking about installing a solar panel system in your home or business, Burbank is the place to do it!  You can receive up to $10,000 for residents and $25,500 for businesses in rebates! This is an amazing way to help cut down our reliance on conventional energy sources.  If you are interested in more information, please check out   Solar Photovoltaic Power and BWP's Solar Support Program!   06/03/2007