BOY SCOUTS GET FIRST-AID PRACTICE FROM MERCHANT
Burbank Boy Scout Troop 210 had first aid as its theme for January. All of the meetings were dedicated to information on first aid and what to do when injuries occur.
Cinema Secrets, at 4400 Riverside Drive in Burbank, assisted the troop on Jan. 15 by supplying a professional makeup artist and donating all of the prosthetics and makeup to simulate actual injuries that could occur on outings.
The artist, Takao, came and made up the "victims" prior to the start of the meeting. When they arrived, the Scouts had a variety of "wounds" to care for and learn to demonstrate first-aid skills. The troop even had an EMT/Eagle Scout on hand to supervise proper technique for dressing the wounds on the victims.
The wounds varied from road- rash to scrapes, cuts and gashes, broken bones, compound fractures, snake bite, an arrow in the eye, burns of varying severity, and a "rebar through the head" injury.
It was a very successful demonstration and the Scouts were able to experience hands-on first-aid care of wounds.
Troop 210 meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Monday, except holidays, at the American Lutheran Church, 755 N. Whitnall Highway, Burbank. The troop is led by Scoutmaster William O'Leary. For information about joining the Boy Scout Program, call Verdugo Hills Council at (818) 243-6282.
BURBANK SINGERS ARE RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS
The Burbank Singers, a member of the California Women's Chorus, invites new members to sing with the group from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Burbank Adult School, 3811 W. Allan Ave., Burbank.
For more information, call (818) 240-7816 or (818) 768-2311.
AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY MEMBERS WILL HEAR ABOUT CAMELLIAS
The Burbank African Violet Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Magnolia Park United Methodist Church, 2828 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank.
Wayne Walker from Descanso Gardens will present a program on the culture and care of camellias, including pruning and fertilizing. Guests are welcome to attend.
For more information, call Carroll McCarroll at (323) 663-0973.
ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION IS PLANNING POLENTA DINNER
The Italian Catholic Federation Branch 102 will have a polenta dinner at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 18 in Holy Cross Hall at St. Francis Xavier Church, 3801 Scott Road, Burbank.
