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Paul Clinton AIRPORT DISTRICT -- As part of its 18-month study seeking a curfew on nighttime flights, the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority has set up four "listening sessions" to gauge public sentiment. The study, known as a Part 161, could cost as much as $4 million, airport officials said. The four sessions are scheduled for August. WHEN: Monday, Aug. 21, 6:30 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Burbank Airport Hilton, 2500 Hollywood Way. WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2 to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Glenwood School, 8001 Ledge Ave., Sun Valley.

Paul Clinton AIRPORT DISTRICT -- The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority released a revised schedule for the upcoming "listening sessions," in which airport officials will take public comment on the Part 161 noise study. The Part 161 study, which the authority formally launched July 17, will measure the impacts of a mandatory nighttime curfew on aircraft operations. The authority will submit the completed study to the Federal Aviation Administration as an application for the noise measure.

Paul Clinton AIRPORT DISTRICT -- Urging Burbank Airport to seek tough noise measures as it applies to the federal government for a mandatory nighttime flight curfew, residents of Burbank and neighboring cities let their voices be heard at the first in a series of public meetings. Those who spoke used the inaugural hearing on Monday -- at the Burbank Airport Hilton -- to ask for relief from the buzz of jet noise around their homes. Burbank resident Ron Vanderford, a familiar face at City Council meetings, said the session was productive.

The Lockheed Federal Credit Union celebrated the success of their foundation in September when employees met with representatives of local charities that the foundation supports. The charities benefited by the foundation, LFCU Community Stars, include the Burbank Temporary Aid Center, Penny Lane Centers, the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Foundation and For the Troops. Until now, the credit union's employees have volunteered over 1,200 hours through the credit union's “Volunteer Time Off” program.

Karen Hubbard Woman's Club of Burbank is hosting a Reciprocity/Federation Day Luncheon March 7 at Pickwick Center. President Julia Larsen and Doris Liljegren, membership, will greet Sierra-Cahuenga District officers, including Alta Crusan, president, Cathy Stewart, Joan Campbell, Patricia Kerschner, Lillian Englert, Dottie Semet and Josephine Kollar. Fifteen district club presidents also will attend. With March Women's History Month, First Vice President Virginia Dodge will introduce Burbank's first female mayor, Mary Lou Howard, and the present woman mayor, Stacey Murphy.

TODAY Have breakfast with the LeTip Business Network at 7 a.m. Wednesdays. For information about locations, call Fran at 295-3778. The Burbank Chapter of Leads Club, an international organization for business referrals, meets from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. Wednesdays at the Courtside Restaurant at the Toluca Lake Sports Center, 6711 Forest Lawn Drive. For information, call John at 623-0337. The Burbank Public Library Preschool Story time, an interactive program of stories, songs and crafts, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Northwest Library, 3323 W. Victory Blvd.

BURBANK - Burbank High's softball team and Coach Nicole Drabecki believe they have a legitimate shot to contend for a Pacific League championship this season. However, as opponents have discovered for almost a decade and a half, winning a league title has to go through Crescenta Valley. The Falcons have earned that respect, having won or shared 13 of the last 14 league crowns. The Bulldogs gave credence to their championship quest with a dramatic come-from-behind victory Thursday at McCambridge Park.

Lolita Harper MEDIA DISTRICT WEST -- Turning 21 is a big deal for many people because of one thing: It means finally getting into the cool bars and legally buying alcoholic drinks. But for Paola Pina of Dana Point, being 21 means finally being able to read a book, drive a car and go jogging again. Pina, who has no medical insurance, underwent the first surgery to restore her eyesight Tuesday thanks to Dr. Lawrence Green, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center and Healing the Children Inc. Pina developed cataracts on both eyes that clouded her lenses and blurred her vision to the point where she was legally blind.

Zonta changes format to military women of the year The Zonta Club of Burbank Area is changing the format for its Woman of the Year event this year, honoring three individuals under the theme "Women In The Military: Past, Present & Future. " The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 6 in the Mountain View Room of the Castaway. The "Woman of the Year" is an annual event sponsored by Zonta to honor exemplary women in Burbank who make outstanding contributions to the community.

SCHOOL DONATES SHOES FOR HAITI McKinley Elementary School students joined forces with Sport Chalet’s “Soles for Souls” program and collected 331 pairs of shoes to be donated to the people of Haiti. Members of the Student Council on Jan. 29 sorted and counted them, then bound pairs together. Some of the students participating were Catalina Sutter, Zoe Carino, Jose Aguilar, Grace Vinyard, Haven Holcomb and Molly Jo Terry . Also on that day, students were wearing homemade tissue paper carnations in celebration of the birth of the school’s namesake William McKinley, the 25th U.S. president.