Burbank 411 // Community Meeting: BWP Energy Plan - Apr. 20th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Also a very busy day Apr. 22nd, monarch mile, prescription take back day, utility box murals, and more...
Burbank 411 - Community Newsletter
In this newsletter:
Community Meeting: BWP Energy Plan - Apr. 20th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Community Circles - Apr. 20th, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Monarch Mile Volunteer Day - Apr. 22nd, 8:00am-10:00am
Armenian Genocide Commemoration - Apr. 22nd, 9:30am
Plant a Tree Day Ceremony - Apr. 22nd, 10:00am-11:00am
Prescription Take Back Day - Apr. 22nd, 10:00am-2:00pm
Utility Box Beautification Project Celebration - Apr. 22nd, 11:00am
Earth Day Event at IKEA - Apr. 22nd, 11:00am-3:00pm
City Council meeting - Apr. 25th, 6:00pm
Upstart Valley Launch - Apr. 27th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Water Conservation and Landscaping Workshop - Apr. 29th, 10:30-11:30am
Burbank Intl. Film Festival - entries due Apr. 30th
Community Meeting: Drive Thru Restaurants in Burbank - May 3rd, 6:00pm
Commission Vacancy: Airport Authority - applications due May 3rd
Classic Car Show - May 6th, 9:00am-2:00pm
Fire and Police Community and Service Day - May 13th, 9:00am-2:00pm
Information about Burbank’s upcoming districting plan for elections.
The Monarch Mile is looking for more volunteers to help beautify our Chandler Bike Path. Tonight at 6:30pm. Link here.
On Apr. 11th, 6:00pm, Home Again LA is offering a free online workshop on housing rights and affordable housing. Email lisa@homeagainla.org for more info.
The BWP energy resources plan meeting has been rescheduled to Apr. 20th, 6:00pm-8:00pm. More information and registration here.
Burbank Community Circles will meet on Apr. 20th, 7:00pm-8:00pm at the Social Impact Center. April’s topic is Homophobia and Transphobia. More information here.
Volunteer with the Monarch Mile beautification community group on the Chandler Bike Path and Pass Ave. on Sat. Apr. 22nd, 8:00am-10:00am.
On April 22nd at 9:30 AM on the steps of Burbank City Hall, the Armenian National Committee of America is hosting the Annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration and Flower Laying Ceremony. This event is open to the public.
Parks and Recreation invites the community to attend the Arbor Day Plant a Tree ceremony on Apr. 22nd, 10:00am, at Stough Canyon Nature Center. More information here.
The Burbank Police Department is hosting a Prescription Take-Back Day at 200 N. 3rd St., in the parking lot of the Police and Fire Headquarters. Apr. 22nd, 10:00am-2:00pm
The Burbank Cultural Arts Commission will be celebrating its 5th round of utility box art project on Sat. Apr 22nd, 11:00am, at the Burbank Chamber of Commerce. More information here.
Burbank IKEA has a weekend long special event for Earth Day, with activities all day long. Everything is free! However, be careful at IKEA, it’s hard not to buy something once inside. Apr. 22-23, 11:00am-3:00pm
There will be a city council meeting Tuesday, Apr 25th, at 6:00pm.
Agenda highlights (subject to change):
Study Session (at 5:00pm) - Emergency Management Training
BWP Integrated Resource and Utility Plan Update
Public Hearing - Financial Obligations regarding the Airport Authority
Study Session - Golden State Specific Plan (near the Airport)
Discussion of the City of Burbank’s Flag policy
Burbank and Glendale are teaming up to support local entrepreneurs and innovative businesses. On Apr. 27th, 6-8pm, Upstart Valley is hosting a Launch and Open House event. More information here.
This free workshop is available to the community to learn more about residential water conservation and native landscaping. Sat., Apr 29th, 10:30-11:30am, at the Community Services Building, 150 N. 3rd St.
The annual Burbank International Film Festival is now accepting submissions through Apr. 30th. the BIFF is also looking for volunteers. Find out more here.
On May 3rd, 6:00pm, the Planning Commission will hold a community meeting to discuss Burbank regulations regarding Drive-Thrus. This meeting will be at City Hall. More information here.
There is a new vacancy on the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority. Applications are due May 3rd. More information here.
Burbank is known for its many Classic Car Shows. This one is unique in that it will be at Stough Canyon Park and will benefit the Bridging Community Resources nonprofit. May 6th, 9:00am-2:00pm. More info here.
Lots of fun to be had at the Fire and Police Community and Service Day on May 13th, 9:00am-2:00pm. Located behind the Police and Fire Headquarters.
The City of Burbank is conducting community outreach on the upcoming municipal elections districting process. The new website here has more details and a sign up page for updates.
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