Around Town

The Immigrant Genealogical Society’s board of directors will be available from 2 to 5 p.m. to help with research questions at the headquarters, 1310-B W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, The society has many new materials and additions to some series, such as “Index to Deutches Familian Archive, Vol. 126-150.” For more information, call (818) 848-3122.

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Dark Delicacies will host a signing for the DVD of the 20th anniversary edition of the classic horror film “Pumpkinhead” at 2 p.m. at 4213 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank. Attending the signing is effects man Tom Woodruff Jr., who plays the character Pumpkinhead, and SFX creator Alex Gillis. For more information, call (818) 556-6660.

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Braille Institute’s Mobile Solutions van will deliver free low-vision rehabilitation consultations in Burbank, which are available by appointment only from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. For more information, call (818) 238-5353.

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The AARP is offering a four-hour driver safety class for seniors that qualifies drivers to receive a three-year reduction in auto insurance premium, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Providence St. Joseph satellite facility, 3413 W. Pacific Ave., Burbank. For more information, call (818) 847-4535.

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The Red Chair School of Performing Arts has open auditions for “The Company,” a teen commercial dance company that will perform in local venues and dance competitions around Los Angels County, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 4111 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. For more information, call (818) 842-5500 or visit www.theredchairschool.com.

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Burbank Historical Society will present a video program “The Rise and Fall of the U.S. Train Empire” detailing how the American railroad system was built and the many factors that caused its downfall at 2 p.m. in the Cunningham Room of the Gordon R. Howard Museum, 1015 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. Admission is free. Parking is free at 1100 W. Clark Ave., Burbank. For more information, call (818) 841-6333.

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The Red Chair Children’s Production Company is having open auditions for children 5 to 18 years old for “The Nutcracker” from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4111 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. All experience levels are welcome. For more information, visit www.redchairproductions.org or call (818) 842-5500.

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