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Briefly In The News

April 23, 2008

Burbank on Parade coming up Saturday

The 27th incarnation of Burbank’s annual parade will sock-hop down Olive Avenue this Saturday. The ’50s-themed festival, which starts at 11 a.m., features actor, producer, director and Burbank High School alumnus Anson Williams, who played Warren “Potsie” Weber on the hit television show “Happy Days,” as the grand marshal.

Local dignitaries, such as City Council members and executives, as well as state and federal legislators like Rep. Adam Schiff and Assemblyman Paul Krekorian, are also slated to appear.

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There will be a craft fair with concessions and music from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at George Izay Park.

The parade’s route is planned to run on Olive Avenue between Lincoln and Lomita streets, which will be blocked off from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, check www.Burbankon Parade.com.

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Airport curfew comments wanted

The Burbank-Glendale- Pasadena Airport Authority is still asking residents to submit comments about a proposal the Federal Aviation Administration must approve to ban all flights at Bob Hope Airport from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Comments can be made on the airport’s website, www.bobhopeairport.com, or to federal officials, such as Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer and Reps. Adam Schiff and Brad Sherman.

Call (818) 729-2223.

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City is gearing up for ‘Dodger Night’

City officials are putting out the word that “City of Burbank Dodger Night” is scheduled for May 9. The game against the Houston Astros begins at 7:40 p.m. and will kick off with festivities dedicated to the Burbank community, including a parade on the field by Burbank Little League teams and the introduction of the mayor and City Council members. The national anthem will be sung by a Burbank high school student.

Ticket prices will be discounted for members of the Burbank community, and groups that purchase 25 or more tickets will have their name broadcast on the Dodgervision screen.

Call (818) 238-5300.


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