Burbank 411 // Starlight Bowl Tickets Go On Sale - May 17th
Also several commission vacancies, library used book sale, community theatre, and more...
Burbank 411 - Community Newsletter
In this newsletter:
Coffee with a (Burbank) Cop - May 16th, 8:00am-10:00am
City Council Meeting - May 16th, 6:00pm
Walk, Bike, Breathe community event - May 17th, 7:00am-10:00am
Starlight Bowl Tickets Go On Sale - May 17th
Free Workshop: Mastering Leadership - May 18th, 6:00pm
Community Circles: Homophobia - May 18th, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Community Theatre: Little Shop of Horrors - May 19, 20, 21
Burbank Library Used Book Sale - May 20th, 12:00pm-4:00pm
Burbank Library “Book Tasting” - May 21st, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Armenian Mental Health Q&A - May 25th, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Memorial Day Ceremony - May 29th, 11:00am-1:00pm
Commission Vacancies: Several Commissions - Applications due May 30th
Pride Prom - June 3rd, 7:00pm-10:00pm
Commission Vacancy: Community Development Goals - Applications due June 5th
Community Performance: Manecdotes - June 11th, 6:30pm
Burbank 311 App: Now includes parks and forestry (playgrounds, trees, and bees)
Burbank: A city full of arts and performance - City Arts Calendar
Information about Burbank’s upcoming districting plan for elections.
Join the Burbank PD for a chat and free coffee and treats at the Downtown Burbank Starbucks, May 16th, 8:00am-10:00am. More info here.
There will be a city council meeting Tuesday, May 16th, at 6:00pm.
Agenda highlights:
Housing Development Permitting Updates: SB 25, AB2011, etc
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority vacancy appointment
Budget conversion continues: (Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority)
The community is invited to stop by this Walk and Bike event on May 17th, 7:00am-10:00am for prizes, free bike repair, and more. More info here.
Tickets for the summer concert series at the Starlight Bowl go on sale on May 17th.
Woodbury University is offering a free workshop for the community: Mastering the Art of Leadership in Today’s Turbulent World. May 18th, 6:00pm. Held on campus at the Fletcher Jones Auditorium. RSVP required.
Join fellow members of the Burbank community each month in lively and judgement-free conversations about topics such as implicit bias, assimilation, race, microaggressions and much more. This month’s meeting is at the Buena Vista Library on May 18th, and the topic is Homophobia. More information here.
Conundrum Theatre Group is showing yet another wonderful musical. This time, it’s Little Shop of Horrors. Showing at the Victory Theatre on May 19, 20, and 21. Tickets available here.
Come by the Burbank Central Library on May 20th, 12:00pm-4:00pm for deep discount bargains on used books, DVDs, and more. More information here.
In the mood for something new to read? Then come on by the Buena Vista Branch Library on May 21st, between 2:00pm-3:00pm for a “book tasting”, and walk away with a brand new book to settle in with. More information here.
NAMI of Glendale and Avo Soltanian, LMFT are hosting a mental health Q&A for our Armenian community. The public is welcome to attend. May 25th, 7:00pm-8:00pm on zoom. Register here.
The City of Burbank is hosting its annual Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday May 29th, 11:00am-1:00pm, located at the McCambridge Park War Memorial. Included in the event is a military plane flyover. More information here.
There are several end-of-term vacancies coming up on several boards and commissions. Applications for appointment are due May 30th. More information here.
The Burbank YMCA Social Impact Center is hosting its 2nd annual Pride Prom on June 3rd, 7:00pm. RSVP required.
There is a vacancy on the City of Burbank Community Development Goals Committee. Applications for appointment are due June 5th. More information here.
Jam Creative Stories is hosting a fundraiser and performance on June 11th, 6:30pm at the Colony Theatre. Just in time for Father’s Day, hear heartfelt, dramatic, and humorous stories of fathers and fatherhood at Manecdotes. Find out more and buy tickets here.
The OurBurbank 311 App now has even more services available. The Parks and Forestry department has added several reporting buttons, with everything from playgrounds to trees and bees. Download the app here.
This newsletter highlights only a small portion of the amazing art events and opportunities in the city of Burbank. The Burbank Cultural Arts Calendar is a treasure trove of art adventure. You can also join their newsletter with up to date information and reminders of the best of the best art and performances in our city.
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.
Sign up here for my other newsletter, “View from the Dais”, a post-council meeting summary.