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Friday, October 4, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 4, 2024

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Entertainer Dolly Parton makes huge donation to victims of Hurricane Helene

Entertainer and philanthropist Dolly Parton continues her well-known generosity by donating to the victims of Hurricane Helene. Today, Parton, a native of East Tennessee, announced she is donating $1 million of personal funds to the victims. Parton’s businesses and nonprofit, the Dollywood Foundation, will also match her donation of $1 million. The actress/singer/songwriter shared the big news at the […]

Monday, December 7, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, December 7, 2015

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Bikes urgently needed for Burbank Holiday Basket Program

An urgent call went out in Burbank today for 150 bicycles for some hopeful kids. Former Burbank City Council member/volunteer, Dave Golonski, made the plea at today’s Burbank Coordinating Council meeting/luncheon at the Little White Chapel on North Avon Street here in B-town. During an update on the annual Holiday Basket Program, Golonski announced the BCC had received requests for […]

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, December 3, 2014

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Burbank Holiday Baskets Program gets major donation

Preparations are in full swing for the annual Holiday Baskets program, which provides gifts for low-income families with children in Burbank schools. The program got a huge boost from the Bob Hope Airport Holiday Charity Committee at the Burbank Coordinating Council December first meeting last Monday. Several members of the committee, Sherri Himelstein, Lucy Burghdorf, and Rachael Warecki, showed up to […]

Monday, December 24, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, December 24, 2012

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Give the gift of life and help a homeless pet

In the spirit of the holidays, the Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center is joining forces with the Burbank Animal Shelter for a special plea/ and gift donation. Yes, it’s a busy time of year, but if you can spare the time — blood donation is a valuable gift of life that is priceless and keeps on giving. There is always […]

Thursday, November 29, 2012

By Guest Blogger Thursday, November 29, 2012

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Jean Youn: The secret to a long life

It is probably everybody’s wish to live a healthy long life without getting sick. So there are a variety of stories and secrets of health and longevity across the ages and in all the countries in the world. One of them is a story about Okinawa, Japan, where most of its residents live long. Especially, people in the village of […]

Friday, December 30, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, December 30, 2011

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Holiday Highlights: Holiday Basket Program

More than 555 Burbank families are enjoying some holiday cheer, thanks to this year’s very successful Holiday Basket Program sponsored by the Burbank Coordinating Council. The deliveries, by volunteers, began officially on December 17 and were completed a few days ago. Four hundred of the families were adopted by local Churches, school PTAs, service organizations, studios, businesses, individuals, and city offices ..” according to […]