For more information, call Janet Diel at (818) 843-3699 or (818) 216-9377.
SALVATION ARMY TAKING DONATIONS FOR NEEDY
The Salvation Army, Burbank Corps needs volunteer “Angels” to help with the Angel Tree project in the Burbank Town Center.
Longtime volunteers Cookie Bentivegna and Barbara Marks have been Angels for the past 11 years.
A Christmas Tree is placed in the Burbank Town Center, on the third floor by Border Books and Mervyn’s.
People can stop by from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily until Dec. 23.
Two volunteers are assigned two-hour shifts sitting at the tree. Cardboard angel tags with the first name, sizes, age and Christmas wish of the child are hung on the tree.
The donor picks a child’s name and purchases a gift. The tag and gift are returned to the tree location, unwrapped, to be given to the proper child. Christmas boxes and gifts are distributed to the family during Christmas week.
More than 1,500 children and their families had a merrier Christmas last year through the efforts of local volunteers and the community.
To volunteer for the Angel Tree project, call Elaine Paonessa at (818) 845-6851.
The Salvation Army is also in need of can goods and nonperishable items to meet the growing needs of the community. Already, 350 families have signed up for Holiday Food Boxes and Toys to be distributed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 22.
Anyone wishing to donate food or toys, or to contribute financially, may do so by calling (818) 845-7214 or by stopping by the Salvation Army, Burbank Corps., 300 E Angeleno Ave., Burbank.
BURBANK SINGERS LOOKING FOR MEMBERS
The Burbank Singers are seeking new members — especially males — to join this choral group from 9 to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Mingay Adult School auditorium, 3811 Allan Ave., Burbank.
A wide variety of music is performed — popular, sacred, novelty, show tunes, et al.
The singers perform at various clubs and organizations throughout the community. There are no auditions. Those who are interested are invited to just drop in.
For more information, call (818) 240-7616 or (818) 768-2321.
ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION PLANS TRIP
Branch 102 of the Italian Catholic Federation has planned a three-day, two-night bus trip to the Avi Casino & Resort in Laughlin, Nev., on Jan. 11, 12 and 13.
Cost is $95 per person, double occupancy and $115 single occupancy. Snacks will be served on the bus, and two buffets are included in the price upon arrival at the casino. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the Joslyn Adult Center parking lot, which provides free parking, at 1100 W. Clark St., Burbank, and returns around 6 p.m. on Jan. 13.
For reservations, call Wilma Bartus at (818) 767-5058.
