A shift in alliances set to occur

By: Shelley Rizzotti

In order to work more closely with cities that share a common interest, Burbank and Glendale may shift alliances away from regional government coalitions and focus on recently formed San Fernando Valley Council of Governments. Last week, the Burbank city council agreed to withdraw from the Arroyo-Verdugo subcommittee for the Southern California Assn. of Governments.

The move comes several months after Burbank and Glendale joined the new San Fernando Valley Council of Governments. Officials say they can save roughly $10,000 per year.

For Glendale, the shift would eliminate an administrative burden, as the city provides support for the Arroyo-Verdugo committee meetings and agendas. So far, this month’s meeting of the Arroyo-Verdugo committee was canceled because of a scheduling conflict. The next meeting date has not been set.

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Shelley Rizzotti

For a great night out

By: Shelley Rizzotti

Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank is one of the best nights out in Burbank. I found these photos on the Burbank leader and thought I would show them just to give everyone a little taste of this cool burbank comedy club.

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Classic car show in Burbank

By: Shelley Rizzotti

On Magnolia Blv between Hollywood Way and California Street, get ready for an afternoon of singing, dancing, eating and, of course, car showing. On Saturday, August 21st from 3pm-9pm, soak up the sun and watch as 200 pre-1972 cars get chosen for the following prizes:

• Burbank Mayor Award for most
All-American car
• Police Chief Award for the
coolest car
• Fire Chief Award for the hottest car
• Magnolia Park Partnership Award
for the most “vintage” car
• Jay Leno Award for the funniest ca

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Hot BBQ on Magnolia Blv in Burbank

courtesy of burbank leader

By: Shelley Rizzotti

The weekly cookout at the Handy Market has become more of an event over the last years as the customers seem to plan their week around the sizzling BBQ. Handy Market also provides exclusive catering for the summer concerts at the Starlight Bowl, in the hills overlooking Burbank. If you’re looking to get some massive portions of BBQ chicken, baby-back ribs, beef ribs, tri-tip and turkey drumsticks, this is the place to go.

They also sell have fabulous BBQ sauce made by “D’s” based in Sylmar. It’s a perfect blend of sweet and tart, with essences of anchovies, tamarind and celery added to the expected tomato paste, distilled vinegar and molasses. They sell it the sauce inside for $4.95 per 19.5-ounce jar.

Where: 2514 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank

When: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday only

Prices: Meat sold by the pound, grilled corn $1 per ear

Phone orders: (818) 848-2500

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Gene Autry Museum in Griffith Park is opening a research and resource center in Burbank

By: Shelley Rizzotti

Hoping to establish a museum quality storage space, the Autry National Center purchased a facility on Victory Blv to house a new research center. Hoping to offer 2 research libraries and house 500,000 artworks and artifacts, the goal is to enrich Burbank with more artistic opportunities. By the end of 2013, Autry plans to complete the project. Following the projects completion, they plan to add a second story to the existing building designed by Chu + Gooding Architects – an LA based firm who worked on the Getty Center, Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Hammer Museum.

The $75-million, seven-year project will also include an increase and modernization of the gallery space in the existing Griffith Park campus.

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Buena Vista construction to worsen commute

By: Shelley Rizzotti

Considered some of the worst roads in Burbank, Buena Vista Street and Empire Avenue are undergoing resurfacing construction which will tie these roads up until early August, reports suggest. Both roads were rated “very poor” during a citywide survey of roads in 2005. Stretching from Jeffries Avenue to the alley south of San Fernando Blv, this is the final phase of the $824,000 project. The funds are coming from 2 places — $600,000 from city redevelopment funds and the second from state gasoline-tax revenue.

Most of Buena Vista construction will be complete by July 24th where Empire Avenue will remain open. The final touches on Empire Avenue will take place through next week during the late night, early hours.

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On Tuesday, August 3

By: Shelley Rizzotti

The National Night Out is a one night rally where Burbank citizens and law enforcement join forces to bolster community spirits and police-community partnerships. This 27th annual event is a time to celebrate with your neighbors on your block. Many participants are known to plan block parties, bbq’s and cook-outs.

For more information, contact Peter Eirich at 818 283 3235.

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Mary Alice O’Conor

By: Shelley Rizzotti

A true Fairy Godmother passes away at the age of 93 peacefully at her home. She has been a pillar in the Burbank community stemming from volunteer work that dates back to World War II. Most people associate Mary as the inspiration for Disney’s animated “Cinderella” Fairy Godmother, and wife of Ken O’Connor, Disney’s renowned artist…but she should also be remembered as a devoted volunteer. Her accomplishments were well spread throughout her life.

Among her contributions was the involvement as a school board member, her role in leadership for Burbank’s Tournament of Roses as well as being part of the Friends of Burbank Library and Historical Society. One of her dearest accomplishments was being a key player in the reopening of the Burbank Starlight Bowl in the early 1990’s. The Mary O’Conor Family Center carries on her life lessons in that they offer educational enrichment programs in addition to child care services. Her life was spent volunteering to help others which lives on through individuals who follow in her footsteps.

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From the American Cancer Society

By: Shelley Rizzotti

Each year Burbank takes part in this great event! It’s a chance for all to celebrate the lives of cancer survivors, remember loved ones we’ve lost to the battle, and fight back against this disease by participating and making contributions.

This event runs from 9am Saturday May 15th to 9am Sunday, May 16th.  This year it will be held at Johnny Carson Park, (400 So. Bob Hope Drive in Burbank) This tradition has been going strong since 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon from Tacoma, Washington, circled a track for 24 hours, covering over 83 miles, raising $27,000 for the American Cancer Society to show his support for his patients that battled the disease.

Teams of people camp out and take turns walking or running around a path. Each team is asked to have a participant on the track at all times during the event. Relays are 24 hours in length; this represents the reality that cancer never sleeps. It’s a great way to raise money to help fight cancer in your community. The Opening Ceremony takes place at 9am Saturday with the Survivors Lap to follow. An inspiring tradition is the Luminaria Ceremony at 9pm Saturday night when everyone comes together to pay tribute as they walk in silence through the path lined with candles lit inside bags filled with sand, representing the people touched by cancer. The Fight Back – Closing Ceremony is held at 8am on Sunday.

For more information please visit: Acsevent

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Shelley Rizzotti