MARKET KICKS OFF 25TH YEAR WITH ROSE DEMOS
The Burbank Certified Farmers Market is starting its 25th year in Burbank, with a series of demonstrations at the market from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
The Los Angeles Rose Society is sending a representative on Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 to demonstrate the proper way to prune roses.
There are four plant sellers at the market as well as the usual fresh fruits and vegetables.
Another innovation is the sale of a book of 10 $1 dollar gift certificates for $10.
The market is operated by volunteers from the Burbank Certified Farmers Market Guild, headed by President Elaine Paonessa, Vice President Kay Hamilton, Secretary Lorraine White and Treasurer, Jane Mulder.
A portion of the proceeds help to furnish medical care to those who cannot afford it through the Providence St. Joseph Foundation.
The market is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday at the corner of Third Street and Orange Grove Avenue. For more information on the Farmers Market, The Market Guild, or to volunteer, call Paonessa at (818) 845-6851.
CAR CLUB COLLECTS TOYS FOR NEEDY CHILDREN
The Roaders’ Car Club had its annual Christmas Toy Drive Car Show on Dec. 15 at the Hill Street Cafe in Burbank.
There were about 32 cars registered for the show.
Many car show participants and spectators donated toys.
Officer Michael Edwards, of the Burbank Police Department, accepted the toys on behalf of the Burbank Police Officers Assn. and President Mike Parinello.
The toys were donated to the Burbank Police Officers Assn.’s Toys for Tots Program for needy children.
Santa arrived by fire truck and the children present were excited and delighted as he mingled, posed for photos and gave out candy canes. The fire truck was driven by Greg Holleman.
The Roaders Car Club will be moving in 2008. The new location has not yet been identified. Updated information will be placed on the club’s hotline at (818) 246-9928 and also on the website www.clubs.hemmings. com/roaders/.
