In 1957, longtime Burbank resident Zeola Feuerhelm was just turning 50. That same year, the Burbank-Valley Garden Club was established. Club members recently staged a bloomin' good time, tipping their hats to themselves as they hit the half-century mark, and to Zeola as she gears up to celebrate her 100th birthday.
The organization that promotes gardening knowledge, participation in environmental projects and the encouragement of youth gardening, celebrated its 50th anniversary on April 28 at North Hollywood's Campo de Cahuenga. This historic facility was the site of the signing of the Treaty of Cahuenga in January 1847 that was instrumental in ending the conflict between the United States and Mexico over the Southwest Territory.
Following the event's opening ceremonies that included the awarding of a commendation by Los Angeles City Councilman Tom LaBonge, organization members and friends enjoyed a day of entertainment provided by the John Burroughs High School Dance Assn. Under the direction of Marilyn Suleiman, the assemblage was treated to four recitals performed by Kate Krantz, Bryan Setzer, Jacqueline Hausfeld, Lauren Malouf, Angelina Badalian, Alina Cardenas, Deanne Douglas, Chanel Stewart, Jhanel Steward, Tania Corte, Brittney Hoover and Lauren Morales.
