Burbank 411 // Community Meeting: Burbank’s Future Energy Strategy - Thurs., Aug. 10th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Also volunteer opportunities, CERT training, Grocery distribution, election districting, and more...
Burbank 411 - Community Newsletter to stay informed on what is happening in our amazing city - by Tamala Takahashi
In this newsletter:
Volunteer DIG Day - Sat., Aug. 5th, 8:00am-10:00am
Chandler Bike Path Volunteer Day - Monarch Mile - Sat., Aug. 5th, 8:00am-9:30am
City Council Meeting - Tues., Aug. 8th, 6:00pm (AB 1482 and local rental property regulations)
Community Meeting: Burbank’s Future Energy Strategy - Thurs., Aug. 10th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Recycling and Waste public workshop - Wed., Aug. 16th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Parent’s Night Out - Trivia at Boys and Girls Club - Fri., Aug 25th, 6:30pm
Free Grocery Distribution Drive-thru event - Sat., Aug. 26th, 8:00am-10:00am
BUSD Alumni Pancake Social - Sat., Sept. 2nd, 8:00am-10:00am
Family Pride in the Park - Sat., Sept. 23rd, 12:00pm-6:00pm
CERT community training registration open - now until Sept. 23rd
State of the Schools 2023 - Thurs., Sept 28th, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Renter Relocation Assistance Program
Information about Burbank’s districting plan for elections.
Volunteers needed for DIG Burbank, a community effort to keep our fields and parks weed-free. The next volunteer day will be Aug. 5th, 8:00am-10:00am, meeting at the Jocelyn Center. More information here.
Join volunteers on the Chandler Bike Path to prepare for planting new, climate-ready, pollinators. Sat. Aug 5th, 8:00am-9:30am. More information here.
There will be a city council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 8th, at 6:00pm.
Agenda highlights (subject to change):
Summary of AB1482 and discussion of potential rental property regulations
Burbank Water and Power invites the community to discuss the Integrated Resource Plan, detailing our city’s strategy for future energy needs. The next meeting will be Aug. 10th, 6-8pm. More information here and here.
Confused on whether plastic bottles are recyclable? Not sure what can go into the compost bin? Wonder where to take your e-waste? These questions and more will be answered at this Curb Your Recycling webinar on Aug. 16th, 6:00-8:00pm in person at the Burbank Recycle Center. More information here.
Spend some time out without the kids and support our Boys and Girls Club at the same time at this Friday evening Trivia event. Aug. 25th, 6:30pm. More information here.
Home Again LA is hosting a free grocery drive-thru event. This is open to our entire community on a first come first serve basis. Located at George Izay Park (Olive Park), Sat., Aug. 26th, 8:00am-10:00am. More information here.
BUSD alumni and friends are invited to a Pancake Social at the Burbank First Unified Methodist Church on Sept. 2nd, 8:00am-10:00am. More information here.
Family Pride in the Park is back with a 2nd year in a row of family fun and celebration of all. Sept. 23rd, 12:00pm-6:00pm. More information here.
Burbank’s Community Emergency Response Team training registration is now open. First come, first serve, until Sept. 23rd. First meeting is Sept. 23rd. More information here.
Join BUSD for the State of the Schools event - back in person! Thursday, Sept. 28th, 5:30-7:30pm. More information here.
Burbank’s new renter assistance program will start on July 10th. More information here.
The City of Burbank is conducting community outreach on the upcoming municipal elections districting process. The next meeting is June 14th, 6:00pm, in Council Chambers at City Hall. This meeting will be an important one, where council will look at the proposed maps. More details and a sign up for updates here. The draft maps are available for viewing here.
The OurBurbank 311 App makes connecting with the city easier. Report potholes, water leaks, stray animals, downed trees, and more. Download the app here.
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