I just received word of a cool opportunity to learn more about the issue of food waste here in America. I know you’re thinking that doesn’t really sound like a good time, but trust me. You’ll enjoy yourself.
Saturday, December 5th, the Glendale Church of Christ will be hosting a screening of the award-winning documentary Dive!
There [...]
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Food Waste in America
Weekend Update
Friday Night
Shared a huge plate of nachos at Sharky’s with Erin and then watched There Will Be Blood. I’m not sure the movie would have been very interesting without the score. Jonny Greenwood’s music really gave the movie its eerie quality.
Saturday
We slept in and around noon went down to Irvine with Erin’s parents to [...]
Support Your Local NonProfit
Looking for something a little different this Christmas? Why not try supporting your local non-profit? It’s a tough fundraising year and organizations that rely on support from individuals to meet their budgetary needs are suffering right now. So, instead of giving that $50 Target gift card to your cousin, why not make [...]
Support Your Local Non-Profit – Weekend Round-Up
There are numerous opportunities to support your local non-profit this weekend. Here are a few I’ve come across.United Way’s HomewalkSaturday, November 15th at Exposition Park.
St. Mark’s Pancake BreakfastSaturday, November 15th from 8-11 AM at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Glendale.Proceeds benefit San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity and Burbank Kiwanis for Fun. There [...]
Burbank Winter Shelter Update
Here’s an update on the status of the Burbank Winter Shelter. I’m a little behind in the times, but oh well.
So, it looks like all signs are go for the shelter to be opened December 1st through March 15th at the National Guard Armory down the street from my house. I have [...]
Build a Beard and Donate to Kiva
This is pretty creative.
Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast
Today, in the break room at work, I noticed a flier promoting the St. Mark’s Pancake Breakfast which benefits the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity and Burbank Kiwanis for Fun. Since I try to promote local events on my blog, I thought I’d share this one with you, my readers. The breakfast [...]
Burbank’s Winter Shelter
Tonight, among other topics, the Burbank City Council will discuss the 2008-2009 Homeless Winter Shelter Program.
Last year the city of Burbank agreed to host the shelter at its Armory because the city of Glendale, who had previously hosted the shelter, was renovating their Armory. This year, the city of Glendale has [...]
Homeless Connect Day
Today, in Pasadena, The Salvation Army, in conjunction with several local service providers, including Union Station Homeless Services, Shelter Partnership, Pasadena Host Lions Club, and Pacific Clinics, to name a few, hosted the 2nd Annual Homeless Connect Day.
Homeless Connect Day, is a one day event that seeks to pull all of the local service agencies [...]
Blog Action Day: Get Involved
If you live in the Burbank/Glendale area and are looking to help out those affected by poverty check out one of these fine organizations. I’ve had experience with each of them.
PATH Achieve
Burbank Temporary Aid Center
Union Station Homeless Services
If you don’t live in the area check out Network for Good, where you can search for charities local to [...]
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