Garden club sponsors wreath workshop
The Burbank Valley Garden Club will sponsor its "Succulent Wreath
Workshop" from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Verdugo Park Assembly
Building, 700 N. California St.
Members and guests will participate in a hands-on workshop and
create a magnificent Christmas decoration, conducted by Jean
Askeland, member and third vice president.
Donation is $20. Coffee and cakes will be provided. For more
information and reservations, call 766-2225.
The club is a member of California Garden Clubs, Inc. and National
Garden Clubs, Inc.
Author visits business women's meeting
Award-wining author Carolyn Howard-Johnson will speak to the
Verdugo Glen Chapter of the American Business Women's Assn. at its
meeting Wednesday at the Hill Street Cafe, 3301 N. Glenoaks Blvd.,
Burbank.
Her topic is "Finding the Joy in Writing: Overcoming the Barriers
of Time, Place and Culture." Networking is at 6 p.m., dinner, program
and business meeting follow at 6:30.
Her first novel, "This Is the Place," and her book of creative
nonfiction, "Harkening: A Collection of Stories Remembered," have won
awards. The cost of the dinner is $17. For information and
reservations, call 248-4415 by 6 p.m. Sunday.
Members gather for Oktoberfest meeting
Glendale Area Council of Beta Sigma Phi had its annual Oktoberfest
at the Elks Lodge in Glendale. An authentic German dinner of
Bratwurst, red cabbage and scalloped potatoes was served.
After the dinner, members and guests were entertained by Michael
Caldis singer/musician, who kept members moving with line dancing and
sing-a-longs. President Grace Mylroie-Patz of Burbank introduced
chairwoman Benetta Parsons, who thanked her committee for making the
evening such a success.
Compiled by Joyce Rudolph
