"Sweetheart Swing Dance" at 7pm.

Joslyn Adult Center is having a "Sweetheart Swing Dance" at 7pm.
1301 West Olive, Burbank 818.238.5353

The Party Of The Century

The Party of the Century!


Burbank Celebrates its Centennial in Style


Friday, July 8 from 5:00 to 10:00 P.M.


On the anniversary of its incorporation in 1911, the City of Burbank will celebrate its 100th year with the Party of the Century in Downtown Burbank, Friday, July 8 from 5:00 to 10:00 P.M.


Featuring awesome food from Downtown Burbank restaurants, an air parade, multiple stages, top local bands and DJs, a mascot parade, children's entertainers, stilt walkers, Centennial memorabilia and community booths, the Party of the Century will be the ultimate night on the town for kids and families alike.
Encompassing six city blocks including San Fernando Boulevard, Palm Avenue, AMC Walkway, Orange Grove and Olive Avenue, it will express the civic pride and community spirit that have characterized Burbank’s first 100 years.
Things will really heat up when the sun goes down. That's when the grand finale with a stunningly choreographed firework show will cap festivities in a profusion of light and sound.


PARTY HIGHLIGHTS
It all starts at 5:00 P.M. with a flag salute and live broadcast on the steps of City Hall (275 E Olive Avenue) featuring KNBC Weatherman Fritz Coleman, civic dignitaries, former Mayors and a host of celebrities from Burbank’s rich film and television production history.
During the ceremony, a time capsule will be opened and contents revealed. A new capsule filled with mementos from the Centennial will be buried later in the year for the benefit of future generations.
After the capsule opening, Mickey Mouse will present one of the largest cupcake displays ever. Big enough to feed 2,000 people, this super-sized confection made from thousands of regular-sized cakes stacked high on a custom-built stand, will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. Concocted by a dream-team of master bakers from Porto’s Bakery & Cafe, Martino’s Bakery, United Bakery and Yummy Cupcakes, this tasty tower of flour is guaranteed to satisfy every sweet tooth.
Just after the ceremony at approximately 5:45 P.M. will be the Air Parade, an awe-inspiring pageant in the sky that pays homage to Burbank’s close ties to aviation. Included will be McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornets. B-25 Mitchell bombers, Burbank/Glendale/Pasadena Police Notar helicopters, helicopters from Los Angeles County Sheriff “Air 5” Rescue, Los Angeles County Fire, Long Beach Police and the Orange County Sheriff departments, Aero Squadron World War II planes and more.
Then, there will be the Mascot Parade led by Bugs Bunny and featuring Burbank High’s Bulldog, the John Burroughs Indian, Hootie the Owl, Domino’s Noid, Geoffrey the Giraffe, the H.T. Bee, Sergeant McGruff the Crime Dog, Burbank Fire Department’s L’il Squirt and many more. Characters will cavort down Olive Avenue to San Fernando Boulevard, where there will be numerous photos ops with the public.
There will be multiple stages with continuous performances by rock and rollers Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries, the Alley Cats, a USO Show by Wartime Radio Revue, a DJ spinning Burbank’s favorite tunes, a Fabulous Fifties stage with the retro crooners High Street, celebrity lookalikes, jazz and blues band The Bluez Express, a kids stage featuring Radio Disney talent, and more.
Downtown restaurants will be offering special menus in celebration of the Centennial.
To finish, a stunning Fireworks Grand Finale choreographed to Burbank-related movie and television soundtracks, such as themes from Laugh In, The Tonight Show, Looney Tunes Cartoons, Happy Days and films by Tim Burton and Ron Howard.


For further information, the public is asked to please call 818.238.5180 or visit www.downtown-burbank.org

Burbank police warn elderly residents of roof leak scam

Burbank police are warning residents to beware of anyone attempting to enter their homes under the false pretense of repairing a roof leak.

A 64-year-old woman was home alone at her house on 1500 block of North Niagara Street when a man knocked on her door.

The unshaven man, who she described as between the ages of 40 and 45 with “dirty teeth,” attempted to con his way into her home to fix a roof leak.

According to the police report, the 5 feet 6 inch tall man told the resident that her leak was spilling onto the neighbor’s property. When she refused to let him into her home, he walked away from her property.

The resident further described the suspect as Caucasian , with a thin build and short, dirty hair. He was wearing a blue shirt.

A similar scam occurred on Feb. 18 a little more than a mile away on 2200 block of North Valley Street.

In February, a Caucasian man intimidated an 84-year-old victim into letting him into his home under the ruse of wanting money for roof work.

The man alleges that after he let the suspect into his home, he gave him money and was then ordered to sit on the couch. A woman entered the home soon after to watch the victim while the man rummaged through his home.

After allegedly sifting through the man’s dresser, cabinets and closets, both suspects left through the front door of the home and fled in what the victim described as a newer white vehicle. The victim told police the vehicle was a sporty-looking 2-door hatchback with a chrome roof rack.

The male suspect n this case between 30 and 40 years old, 6 feet tall, and approximately 220 pounds. He had short black hair and was balding with a beard, mustache and dark brown eyes. He was wearing a black and white striped sweatshirt with jeans.

The woman was also Caucasian, approximately 30 years old, 5 feet 1 inch tall and 120 pounds. She had collar length dirty blonde hair and blues and was wearing a white V-neck shirt and jeans.

Residents are asked to call the Burbank Police Department at (818) 238-3200 if they are not sure as to a person’s visit.

http://the818now.com/burbank-police-warn-elderly-residents-of-roof-leak-scam/