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Using New Moon Power Days to change and revitalize your life by www.JanSpiller.com

Power day Saturday 8/30/08 from 1pm to midnight (PT)

Power day Sunday 8/31/08 all day (PT)

Power day Monday 9/1/08 from 12 am to 2am (PT) & 3:44am to midnight (PT)

Maximum 10 wishes in writing per day.

WHAT TO WISH FOR UNDER NEW MOON IN VIRGO(Physical health/diet/exercise, Work/job; Efficient organizing, Clear discrimination, Helpfulness, Order, Relaxing perfectionism

NEW MOON REMINDER... Saturday, August 30, 3:59 pm - EDST (2:59 pm, EST = Eastern Standard Time) is the SECOND NEW MOON in AUGUST (known as a "Blue Moon") - so during this August, you have two chances to take advantage of the special window of opportunity available to you for wishing on a Power Day! Don't miss this opportunity to make wishes for goals you'd like to reach and experiences you'd like to have.

Because this New Moon is in the sign of VIRGO, it's a powerful time for new starts in creating order: making a new beginning with positive relationships with your co-workers, and bringing to completion any tasks you may have been avoiding. Things you may have wanted to happen in your life for a long time can begin easily manifesting through this service-oriented and practical New Moon!

For success, your wishes must be handwritten on paper and ten wishes maximum are allowed on each power day. The most potent time is the first 8 hours AFTER the exact time of the New Moon; within the first 48 hours will still work. The potency continues to exist for another twelve hours, but is weaker. For clear success, it's best to avoid wishing during those hours when the Moon is Void of Course.

Therefore, during this SECOND New Moon Power Day in August, your most potent times for wishing are: Saturday, August 30: 3:59 pm - midnight, Sunday, August 31: clear for wishing all day and night, and Monday, September 1: 12:00 am - 5:00 am & 7:44 am - midnight.

These times are in Eastern Daylight Savings Time and need to be converted to your local time zone. Keep in mind that if you are not observing Daylight Savings Time, subtract one hour, and then convert to your time zone. The Moon Box on the Homepage of this site will tell you how many hours difference your location is from the Eastern Time Zone in the US.

Among other things, VIRGO rules the willingness to deal with details so that tangible success can be attained. It gives us the humility to take care of the little things, so that the larger aims for our life can be attained. It's also an especially auspicious time for wishing to improve relationships with others in the job environment, to make life style changes that improve your health, and to increase your ability to see a plan that will take you from point A to point B.

For more NEW MOON TIPS for the New Moon of AUGUST 30th and suggested wording for wishes when the NEW MOON is in VIRGO, click here. FULL MOON tips for each month are also available in the member section. Members can login and select the "New Moon Power Days" icon from the Membership Menu.

If you would like to learn more about what is included in the benefits of being a member of this site at $4.95 per month, click here.

For the complete "Rules of the Road" for wishing under the New Moon - as well as sample wishes demonstrating potent ways of wording your wishes to manifest your desires - consult Jan Spiller's book, New Moon Astrology, at your local bookstore. To calculate your personal Granddaddy Power Period, click on the "free astrology charts" feature on the homepage of this site

Sample wishes to enhance physical health:

"I want to easily find myself attracted to and consuming only those foods that are low fat, low calorie, and healthy for my body" (for more samples wishes, please buy her book "New Moon Astroloby" I bought mine at Barnes & Noble in Burbank CA.

Sample wishes to prompt positive participation:

"I want to easily attract, recognize, and begin working at the right job for me"

Sample wishes to begin creating efficient systems and order:

"I want to easily find myself creating neatness and order in my home"

Sample wishes to promote accurate discrimination:

"I want to easily find myself analysing the problem of ___________ in a way that produces productive, happy results"

Sample wishes to increase awareness of pure intent:

"I want to consciously feel satisfactionn from being of service to others in my work"

Samples wishes to activate the ability of synthesis:

"I want to easily find myself aware of _an accepting of_ good fourtune when it comes to me"

Sample wishes to curb perfectionism:

"I want all self-defeating tendencies to perfectionism esily lifted from me"

Sample wishes to maximize good health in areas of the body specifically rules by Virgo (bowels & intestines, constipation & diarrhea, digestion & assimilation, solar plexus)

"I want a total healing to occur in the area of my _____________(above area rules by Virgo)"

Enjoy her book "New Moon Astrology", need more samples of wishes by the zodiac sign? Jan Spiller, author, her book is available at Barnes & Noble in any area, call or visit any bookstore. your Friend & Resltor, Lupe Soto

source: JanSpiller.com,

To check Future New Moon Dates and to plan in advance your wishes: visit http://www.zodiacarts.com/Calendar.shtml

What to wish for under Moon in Cancer: (Home/family, safety, growing, intimacy/caring skills, feelings/moods, nurturing, releasing insecurity, in matters of restoring health, cancer rules: breast @ chest cavity, pancreas, stomach, stomach gas and ulcers, tumors.

Here are some sample wishes related to New Moon in Cancer:

"I want to easily find myself filling the atmosphere of my home with music, sweet scents, and other accents that brighten the atmosphere.

"I want to find myself spending more happy time with my family".

"I want to easily find myself handling my finances in ways that create a stable base I can count on".

If you are thinking about buying a home, selling your home or thinking about refinancing it, this would be the perfect time because Cancer rules "Home" here are samples of wishes to strengthen your personal foundation:

"I want to easily attract, recognize, and purchase the right happy home for me"

"I want to attract, work with, and list with the right real estate broker who sells my home easily at a price I am happy with"

"I want to easily find myself initiating the refinancing of my home at the right time with an institution that gives me a fabulouis deal:

"I want to easily attract, recognize, and find myself living in the right happy ______(room/apartment/condo/house) for me at a price I can easily afford"

Happy New Moon in Cancer!

Timing is everything. When we plant seeds in the springtime, the laws of nature bring about a bountiful crop in the fall. The same seeds planted in a winter snowstorm will likely not yield results, or the results may require much more hard work and be scraggly compared to seeds planted at the appropriate time. Likewise, being aware of timing when making wishes is also important. Just as the New Moon is fruitful for starting material ventures, it is also a potent time for making wishes that stimulate new beginning in our lives.

Wishing is really a matter of deciding what we WANT to create and getting clear on our itnention. It is more than a process of "thinking" however, it involves feeling all the way through ourselves that something is correct for us and accepting in fully, with all of our hearts. When we take the extra step of writing that wish down and declaring it at a "magical moment", it will come true.

One of astrology's greatest aids to the process of wishing is that it can alert us to these "magical moments" in advance. According to www.JanSpiller.com famous astrologer, there are New Moon Power Days to describe the days of the monthly New Moon and their strength for making wishes, and the term GRANDADDY POWER PERIOD to denote the one month each year in the individual astrological chart when the power of wishing is the most potent.

If you are interested in finding your grandaddy power period, visit her website www.JanSpiller.com or buy her book NEW MOON ASTROLOGY by Jan Spiller. I bought mine at at Barnes & Nobles in Burbank CA and it cost $18.

Discover how to comibine the phenomenal power of the New Moon with astrological signs to make your deepest dreams come true!

IF YOU ARE

LOOKING FOR LOVE, let Jan Spiller show you what to wish for when the MOON IS IN LIBRA. That time of the year is the best period to attract and recognize the right marriage partner and begin a happy relationship with that person.

LOOKING TO CHANGE BAD HABITS. A SAGITTARIUS MOON will give your carefully worded plea a tremendous boost in eliminating such negative traits as the tendency to excess and overdoing things.

SEARCHING FOR INNER PEACE. Focus your desire for serenity and control of your destiny in a lovely affirdmation when the NEW MOON IS TRANSITING PISCES. During this fertile time, all feelings of panic can dissolve and you will experience the bliss of being protected by a Higher Power.

WISHING FOR FAME AND FORTUNE the strong pull of the CAPRICORN MOON will help you find and take those actions that lead to an enhanced social status, a promotion at work, or financial windfalls. Now is the time to work with the natural power of the universe to make your dreams come true! The key is NEW MOON ASTROLOGY.

Praise for Jan Spiller and Astrology for the Soul. "I am grateful to Ms. Spiller for presenting us with such a lucid, spiritually focused, accessible, and thought-provoking book. It will illuminate minds, enrich relationships, enlighten souls, and change lives" Ronnie Grishman, editor in chief, Dell Horoscope Maganize"

Praise for Jan Spiller and New Moon Astroloy. "I am grateful to Ms Spiller for her easy to read and understand how the New Moon Astrology can benefit all of us" Lupe Soto, Feng Shui Realtor.

Think about this and have a HAPPY 4TH OF JULY, 2008

Disclaimer: Use the information provided in this post as entertainment purposes only. Lupe Soto, Feng Shui Realtor in Burbank is not related to author Jan Spiller. Consult your own astrologer for details.

Lupe Soto a

Feng Shui Realtor that loves and knows Burbank Real Estate & Homes For Sale & San Fernando Valley Real Estate very well. Lupe specializes in representing the busy BUYER with bank owned, REO & foreclosure deals, new construction condos & homes, assisting SELLERS in pricing properties to sell in 90-days & assisting experienced investors with Residential Income Properties. Or are you relocating to Burbank CA in SFV and need Burbank rental information?, Do you need help with short sale or loan modification? I am available to help you!

CONTACT LUPE FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS

Lupe Soto, Leasing Agent (818)968-3718 serving Burbank CA, San Fernando Valley & Antelope Valley

Renters, including tenants who are in good standing on their rent payments, are being forced to move out quickly when the property goes into foreclosure.

After the owners of the rental properties receive their notice of foreclosure, it often leaves a couple of months to less than a week before the property must be evacuated.

Lawyers who help troubled renters say the problem is worsening.

Nevada Legal Services, which estimates that 5,000 renting families have been forced out of their homes in the past 18 months, says lenders do not know how to deal with such tenants.

"We did speak with one bank lawyer who said the liability is so extreme that it's worth it to just let the house stay empty," says Nevada Legal Services director Anna Marie Johnson.

The Mortgage Bankers Association reports that about 20 percent of recent foreclosures have been against investors who did not live in the home, but the group believes the number could be higher, partly because many investors sought the financing advantages of having property categorized as owner-occupied.

Source: Reuters, Patrick Rucker (06/16/08)

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September 1, 2008
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Saturday, August 30th, BURBANK JAYCEES - IMPROV AT LA CONNECTION (6:45-8:00pm) AND DINNER AT Maria's Italian Kitchen (8:15-10:00pm). Come join the Burbank and San Fernando Jaycees for a night of fun and laughter. First we will go to LA Connection to see an Improv show that is rated #1 on Fox's website as the Best Improv Theater in Los Angeles for an incredible discounted Jaycee rate for this night only of only $5.00!!!! LA Connection is located at 13442 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks (2 Blocks East of Woodman Ave. at Greenbush). The show is one hour from 7:00-8:00 pm, so everyone needs to arrive by 6:45 pm to get your ticket and get seated (Allow yourself a few minutes for street parking near the show). Then after the show, come join us for some great Italian food. We plan on going to a Maria's Italian Kitchen nearby after the show around 8:15 p.m. Maria's Italian Kitchen is located at 13353 Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. Their phone # is: (818) 906-0783 We hope you can join us! Please RSVP by Friday, August 29th, to Jackie Lewis at jcjackiel@yahoo.com. More Details>>> Print-out reminder!>>>
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Tuesday, September 2 thru Friday, September 5 between 2pm and 7pm Success! Tutoring "Back to School Open House". Success! Tutoring, located at 1827 W. Verdugo Ave. Ste. F in Burbank, right across the street from John Burroughs High School is having a "Back to School Open House". All families are invited. They are promoting their tutoring services by having a FREE raffle for tutoring hours and giving out "goodie bags" filled with samples and discount certificates from local businesses. Some of the participating businesses include restaurants such as PF Chang, children's clothing stores such as Wear It Once, Wear It Twice, and services such as Garri Dance Studio and Photography as an Art to name a few. Read Testimonials & More>>> Print Your Reminer to Stop in To This "Back to School Open House">>>
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Thursday September 4th, 7:15 pm - 10:00 pm Burbank Jaycee Mixer. Put those mixing skills to work and join the Burbank Jaycees for one of our most popular mixers at Savannah Restaurant (formerly French 75 Bistro)! Warmth and rich tones prevail in Savannah with accents that reflect a rich American theme and a relaxed ambiance. This swank American bistro in the Warner Records building will play host to our mixer. Come enjoy some delicious appetizers and hang out with us to enjoy a meal or a cocktail on the wonderful patio in this fun Burbank hot spot near the movie studios. The red hued bar features signature martinis, cocktails, beers, and an extensive list of wines by the glass. Savannah is located at 3400 W Olive Avenue, Burbank. The restaurant offers valet parking or there is limited street parking on Olive Avenue & Riverside Drive. For more information, contact Jackie Lewis at: jcjackiel@yahoo.com. FREE for Jaycees, $5 for Non-Jaycees. Print Reminder>>>
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Friday, September 5th at 9:00pm - Rockabilly band Joe Finkle & The 7/10 Splits will perform at the Pickwick Bowling Center. Lanes 11-14 will be blocked off for the band as they rock and bowl the night away. Joe Finkle and his and The 7/10 Splits have been playing around southern California for the past 3 years -- always getting rave reviews for their exceptional brand of music and wild stage antics. The band takes pride in putting a modern sound on Americana Roots music -- often dramatically changing the arrangements of old songs to put a present day spin on them.
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Wed. September 10th at 8:00 pm. Need a faith lift? Come for "One in Worship" at St. Finbar Catholic Church. Uplifting and contemporary praise and worship music, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Healing Prayer. God will meet your needs here, so come as you are.
2010 W. Olive Ave. at the intersection of Keystone and Olive in Burbank. (818)846-6251 x554 for more information. More about "Where Keystone Meets Olive, People Meet Christ" >>>
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September 11th -14th, BURBANK HIGH CENTENNIAL Be a part of an event that happens only once every 100 years - Burbank High School's Centennial! Four days of events will include a concert by current student groups, a parade, a tailgate party, a football game (on our own field!), the Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony, campus tours, a picnic, a car show and much more! Check out www.burbankhigh100.com for event details, and learn about the more than 30 Centennial projects. Alumni can also sign up for the alumni database. Join us as we celebrate "A Century of PRIDE!"
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Friday, September 12th from 4:00-8:00pm - Teen Authors Brittany and Brianna Winner sign copies of their book, The Strand Prophecy at Barnes & Noble at the Burbank Town Center. Check out this exciting new teen adventure title, and meet the youngest award-winning authors in America! Free green screen pictures! Meet The Strand Prophecy superhero! Barnes & Noble at the Burbank Town Center is located at 731 N San Fernando Blvd. (Corner of First and San Fernando.) Contact the store at (818) 558-1383 for more details.

Saturday September 13th from 12:30-3pm. Come Celebrate National Gymnastics Day with Golden State Gymnastics, a local Non-profit org. National Gymnastics Day is an annual event celebrating the sport of gymnastics and promoting physical fitness among our nations youth. Golden State Gymnastics will be having an open house event that'll include open gym time, a raffle, games, a free lunch, fun, and once a year discounts for new student enrollment. This is a FREE family event! We are located by the Empire Center at 1828 North Keystone Street. More details>>>
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Saturday, September 20th at 8:00am - Brisinger Book Release Event at Barnes & Noble at the Burbank Town Center. Brisinger, the third book in the popular teen Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini, goes on sale at 8:00am. The first 50 people to purchase Brisingr on the 20th will receive special giveaways! Special Magical Dragon Storytime Event at 11:00am. Barnes & Noble at the Burbank Town Center is located at 731 N San Fernando Blvd. (Corner of First and San Fernando.) Contact the store at (818) 558-1383 for more details.

Wednesday, September 24th - 8:00-9:00 pm, Taizé Prayer around the Cross in the church. All are welcome to this ecumenical prayer service. Music ministry led by Mike and Suzie Wooldridge, Bill and Liz Barlak, Mercede Shamlo. 2010 W. Olive Ave. at the intersection of Keystone and Olive in Burbank. (818)846-6251 x554 for more information. Go here for explanation, history of Taizé Prayer and more>>>
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Thursday, September 25, 8:00 pm, William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, directed by James Schendel, and produced by Shakespeare at Play, will have a One Night Only special engagement at the Colony Theatre in Burbank. Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written early in the career of reknowned playwright William Shakespeare about two teenage "star-cross'd lovers" whose untimely deaths ultimately unite their feuding households. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and is one of his most frequently performed plays. Shakespeare at Play, a 501 c 3 non-profit company, brings Shakespeare and the classics into schools and communities. The Colony Theatre is located at 555 N. Third Street in Burbank. Tickets are $20.00. Discounts are available for students, seniors and groups. For reservations and information please call (818) 566-1925. Shakespeare at Play, a 501 c 3 non-profit company, brings Shakespeare and the classics into schools and communities. Printer friendly notice available>>>
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Fri., Sept. 26th, 6-9pm & Sat., Sept. 27th 10am - 4pm. A Course in Miracles. Give Yourself a Gift of Transformation! This Powerful One Day Retreat Offers a New Way of Being. Experience has shown that forgiving others and ourselves will lead us to changing our attitudes, releasing unconditional Love and discovering anew our True Selves. Facilitated by Dr. Harry Morgan Moses. Sponsor: Spiritworks! Center for Spiritual Living. Course given on the campus of Woodbury University, 7500 Glenoaks Blvd. Cost: $50 per person. Please see announcement for other details >>>
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Friday, October 17th at 7:00pm - Author Dana Lombardy will sign copies of his book, Historic Photos of Los Angeles at Barnes & Noble at the Burbank Town Center. With nearly 200 photographs gathered from the area's top archives, this book tells the story of the meteoric growth and development of this landmark international destination. Dana Lombardy has contributed as an editor, writer, cartographer, graphic artist, and designer for more than 100 history books and magazines. Lombardy has made nearly twenty television appearances, including multiple episodes of the History Channel's Tales of the Gunn series. Barnes & Noble at the Burbank Town Center is located at 731 N San Fernando Blvd. (Corner of First and San Fernando.) Contact the store at (818) 558-1383 for more details.

Sunday, November 9, 2008, Healthy Air Walk, downtown Burbank. Registration begins 8 a.m., Walk kick-off 9 a.m. The Healthy Air Walks are American Lung Association of California fundraising walks held in communities across the state, which bring together people who want to raise funds for programs that reduce air pollution and prevent lung disease. Walk begins at Burbank City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91502, and continues throughout beautiful Downtown Burbank! Californians breathe some of the unhealthiest air in the nation and the American Lung Association of California's Healthy Air Walks give you the power to change that by raising funds for programs that reduce air pollution. Register at www.healthyairwalk.org or call 213 384 5864. Read More & print out reminder>>>
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Community Events - Continuing

Through September 7, 2008. All the Saints of the City of the Angels at the Autry National Center. Local Artist J. Michael Walker Uncovers Cultural History Via City Streets. Artist J. Michael Walker unlocks a treasure trove of voices amidst the saintly named city streets of Los Angeles, where stories carry metaphorical qualities, and examines connections between our history, heritage, and present-day realities. Read More >>>
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Through September 7, 2008. Cowboys and Presidents: Cowboy Culture and Presidential Politics Intersect at the Autry National Center. On the eve of the 2008 election, the debate over cowboys and presidents continues. Some of the new crop of presidential candidates don cowboy attire on the campaign trail. Hillary Clinton has rejected the heroic icon saying, "...the era of cowboy diplomacy is over." Few symbols communicate the ideas of good and evil, common sense, resolute action-and America-more clearly or succinctly than the American Cowboy. For that reason, if for no other, cowboys and presidents probably have not taken their last ride together.
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Storytime Registration Set for September 8th. Start your child on the road to a love of reading and life-long learning. Preschool Storytime and Toddler Tales returns the week of September 23. You can register your child for these interactive programs beginning September 8th at all three locations of the Burbank Public Library.

Maverick Art. Contemporary art exhibit pushes the boundaries of the term "Western" Saturday, October 4, 2008* - Sunday, January 4, 2009 The Autry National Center of the American West reveals a startling exhibition of contemporary art drawn primarily from its permanent collection. Representing many different viewpoints, the approximately 50 artists in this exhibition share a groundbreaking status within their respective fields. From Maynard Dixon to Richard Misrach, Maverick Art explores how these artists together expand the meaning of the term "Western" in their collective search for a new image of the contemporary West. Read More>>>
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The Joslyn Adult Center Information & Referral Office provides information and updates on activities, events, and community services (818) 238- 5353, Monday-Friday, 8am-9:30pm. The Travel/Recreation Office handles all sign-ups for classes, day trips, community event ticket sales, interest lists, and the AARP Driver Safety program. For information, call (818) 238- 5353, Monday through Friday, 9-11am & 12n-2pm.

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Monday, September 8th at 12:30pm
How to Look After Yourself in an EMERGENCY
Reservations are required. Call 238-5353 to sign up.
FREE gift to the first 200 people!

Balance Training - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 2:30pm: Learn exercises and techniques to help you maintain and improve your balance and stability with Exercise Therapist Kristen Coblentz. Fee is $1 per class (free with BSAC).

Free Hearing Screening - every 4th Friday, 9-11am: Court Warner, M.A., Audiologist, CCC will examine your ears, check your hearing, and if you have hearing loss, issue a form for a free amplified phone. Theresa Tong from the California Telephone Access Program will display phones and help you select the appropriate model. By appointment only - every 4th Friday.

Alzheimer's & Other Dementia Support Group for Caregivers: Every 4th Friday at 1pm.

Free Blood Pressure Checks: Every 1st Tuesday 9-11am.

Braille Visual Aid Appointments: Is your vision fading? Consultations are available once a month to assist partially sighted individuals in the selection of magnifiers and other devices used to improve reading and other visual tasks. You are required to have a written medical referral from your doctor by the time of the appointment.

Free Hearing Screening - Every 4th Friday, 9-11am: Court Warner, M.A., Audiologist, CCC will examine your ears, check your hearing, and if you have hearing loss, issue a form for a free amplified phone. Theresa Tong from the California Telephone Access Program will display phones and help you select the appropriate model. By appointment only. Every 4th Friday.

NEW: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group meets every 4th Wednesday, 3-5pm. Caregivers, spouses, and significant others are welcome.

Healthy Living Lecture Series: Open Forum Wednesday, September 3, 12:30 pm: Dr. Eric Pinderski, MD, Internist, answers your medical questions during this open forum.

Monday, September 8th at 12:30pm How to Look After Yourself in an EMERGENCY. At the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Avenue in Burbank. Earthquakes, wildfires, and other natural disasters are something we all face from time to time in our community. Learn how to prepare for a disaster in this free 1-1/2 hour seminar. Various safety products will be on display. Sponsored by the National Alliance for Healthy Communities - www.nafhc.org. Reservations are required. Please call the Joslyn Center at (818) 238-5353 to sign up. FREE gift to the first 200 people!

"Fall Fling" Dance Thursday, September 18, 7-9:30pm: Fall into the delightful music of Clyde Reasinger and his 17-piece band plus vocalist Lee Roberts. Admission is $6 for non-club members/$5 for club members ($1 off with BSAC card).

Medicare 101: Making Sense of Medicare Wednesday, October 15, 7pm: Learn aboutMedicare, what it covers and what are some gaps inthe Medicare benefit. Also find out how Medicareassignment, Medicare supplemental insurance(Medigaps) and health maintenance organizations(HMOs) can work with your Medicare benefits.Sign-up required.

Planting in the Fall for Fall, Winter and Spring Blooms Friday, October 17, 9:30am: presented by Chris Van Deusen from Sheridan Gardens, who will bring samples of flowers and bulbs to talk about and purchase. Chris specializes in landscape design, patio design, and cottage gardening.

My Time, My Story - Tuesday, October 21, 7pm: Storyteller and communications expert Emery Austin presents a workshop on how to capture your memories on a CD, and a nurse will provide information on a new treatment forpostmenopausal osteoporosis. Gift bag and refreshments included. Sign-up required.

RSVP Senior Health Services and Community Services Fair & Flu Shot Clinic - Monday, October 27: Health Fair is open 8-11am; Flu Shots 9-11am.

Memory Loss & Stroke: Know the Facts October 29, 12:30pm: Hear about how memory works, the changes we experience with age, and tips on how to maintain and improve memory. Presented by Aurora Morales of the San Fernando Valley Alzheimer's Association.

Veterans Administration Information Panel November 14, 9:30am: Meet with VA representatives from various Healthcare System departments.

Enjoy any of the following Burbank Adult School classes at Joslyn! You may sign up at Joslyn or the school. Call the school (818) 558-4611 for class information and fees or pick up a brochure. To sign up at Joslyn, contact the Recreation Office at (818) 238-5353 during the above office hours. Please note: those with a 2008 BSAC card will save $5 per class. Also, students 80 years or over can register for any class free!

Intermediate Drawing and Painting: 14 Tuesdays, 6-8pm, beginning September 2. (Fee: $15.)

Beginning Drawing and Painting: 14 Wednesdays, 6-8pm, beginning September 3 (Fee: $15.)

Memoir & Short Story Writing: 10 Mondays, 6-8:30pm, beginning September 8. (Fee: $15.)

Music Appreciation: 10 Fridays, 9-11am, beginning September 12 (Fee: $20.)

Home Repair & Maintenance - 6 Mondays, 6-8:30pm, beginning October 6 (Fee: $10.)

Travel

Upcoming day trips in September. Call the Travel Office for more information.

* Museums on Miracle Mile ........ Sep 2 ...... ($24)
* Lawrence Welk Theater/SD ..... Sep 25 .... ($90)
* Valyermo Fall Festival ............. Sep 28 .... ($30)

F a l l D a y T r i p Regi st r at ion ( f or October, November, and December Trips) - Burbank Residents Priority Day: Monday, September 8, 9am. Priority numbers will be handed out beginning at 8am. You must prove your Burbank residency. Registration for all: Tuesday, September 9, 9am


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The Zonta Club of Burbank Area is proud to announce that Lucy Burghdorf, Manager of Community Relations at Bob Hope Airport has been selected as "Burbank's Woman of the Year" for 2008. The "Woman of the Year" is an annual event sponsored by Zonta to honor exemplary women in Burbank who make outstanding contributions to our community. The Zonta Club of Burbank Area will honor Lucy Burghdorf at its annual Woman of the Year Luncheon, Saturday, November 1, 2008, at the Castaway Restaurant in Burbank at 11:30 a.m. Despite a demanding career, Lucy still finds time to give back to the city that she loves. It is this volunteer service that has earned her the honor of Burbank's 2008 Woman of the Year. Details of Lucy's achievements are available here...
http://www.burbankwire.com/bwire/news/2008082601.shtml
Also go there for information on luncheon reservations and sponsorship opportunities.

BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS. The Burbank Unified School District announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The household size and income criteria identified in the announcement linked below will be used to determine eligibility for free, reduced-price, or full-price meal benefits. Read More>>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/bwire/news/2008060301.shtml

Burbank to Participate in The Big Read. The Burbank Public Library will be partnering with The Huntington Library in San Marino to host a Big Read celebration of Jack London's The Call of the Wild this October. A grant from the National Endowment for the Arts was awarded to The Huntington which will help fund a series of events including lectures, book discussions, dramatic readings, films, and musical performances. Ten cities, including Burbank, will serve as venues for the Big Read events. The Burbank Public Library will host acclaimed actor Michael Oakes and his powerful portrayal of Jack London on September 29. Read More>>>
http://www.burbank.lib.ca.us/Pict/PDF/AugNewsEvents08.pdf

SAVE YOURSELF A TRIP BY VISITING WWW.SOCIALSECURITY.GOV
Many of the things that you formerly had to do face to face can now be done online. For example, you can apply for Social Security retirement right over the Internet. Need to take a break or look for some records to answer the questions? That's just fine. You can leave and then come back to complete your application. After you have applied, you can check back online for the status of your application as well. Read this news article by Lorraine Kelly, Social Security Staff Assistant in the Media Cities Social Security Office>>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/bwire/news/2008082101.shtml

BURBANK COMMUNITY YMCA'S PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM RECOGNIZED. The Burbank Community YMCA was recognized by the Burbank Unified School District for providing physical education in five elementary schools in the Burbank area. The award ceremony took place in the Council Chambers. Board of Education President, Debbie Kukta made the presentation along with Joel Shapiro, Deputy Superintendent. Read More>>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/bwire/news/2008021901.shtml

Lockheed Federal Credit Union Named One of "California's Best Places to Work." Lockheed Federal Credit Union announced that it has been ranked No. 1 in the medium-sized company category of the "California's Best Places to Work" program. This first-ever best workplace program exclusively for California employers was sponsored by Employers Group, the preeminent human resources expert and advocate serving California employers. Read More>>>
http://www.burbankwire.com/bwire/news/2008030101.shtml

RSVP News

SIMPLE WILL PROGRAM An attorney from the offices of Russakow, Ryan and Johnson is available (by appointment only) on the SECOND Tuesday of each month at Joslyn Center to draw up simple wills for seniors who qualify. The attorney can also prepare health care directive documents if you would like to have them. Qualifications are : Burbank resident, 55 years or older Yearly income not to exceed $17,950 per person or $20,500 per couple. Contact Burbank RSVP at (818) 238-5370 for an appointment. A $10 donation to the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program for hosting this service is suggested.

Home Borrowers Delivery Service The Burbank Public Library provides DELIVERY SERVICE to Burbank residents who cannot come into the library or carry books home due to age, illness (other than contagious disease), and temporary or permanent disabi l i ty. A volunteer will deliver library materials ( not only books, but books on tape or CD, videos, DVDs, and even magazines) every four weeks on a day and time agreed to with the home borrower. Please call Naomi Aronoff at (818) 238-5580.


RSVP SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Joslyn Adult Center Information and Referral Program

Front office receptionist volunteer needed to provide assistance to staff and guests. Major duties include: Answering and directing phone calls; Greeting participants; Providing requested information; Ability to handle interruptions in a calm and friendly manner. Both morning and afternoon shifts are available. Openings currently available on Tuesdays; other days open up periodically. Full training on phone and location of regularly requested information. Staff backup at all times.

When you read with a child, EVERYBODY WINS!

What is Everybody Wins!? Everybody Wins! is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1991 by Arthur Tannenbaum, a retired textile industry executive. Its mission is to increase children's prospects for success in school and in life through one-to-one reading experiences with caring adults. Everybody Wins! -- the volunteers, their companies, the schools, the students and ultimately, society.

Power Lunch. Volunteers are needed for the Power Lunch program - a reading session where elementary school students share lunch, conversations, and literature for an hour, once a week, with a local corporation or organization volunteer.

What is the time committment required? Volunteers commit to one lunch hour per week for a school year.

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To volunteer for these or for other opportunities, or for more information, contact RSVP Director Dee Call at (818) 238-5370, e-mail: dcall@ci.burbank.ca.us
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Burbank Real estate professional, Lupe Soto agrees: The single most important factor in selling or leasing your home today is price. With so many homes on the market now, setting the "right price" is critical.

During the housing boom in Burbank CA of the past several years, some homeowners priced their properties aggressively--well above market value. That was yesterday. Today, overpricing simply turns away buyers who could otherwise afford your home (why look at homes outside your budget?), leaving your home sitting like leftovers in an overstocked fridge--stale and unappealing. On the other hand, you don't want to price your home so low you give away your equity.

If your home is priced just right, buyers--who are armed with online research and recognize true value compared to the many for-sale homes they've looked at in the area--will know your home is worth what you're asking. Ultimately it is the market--not the seller--that determines today's right price.

So, how do you set a realistic, right price? Here are (8) inside tips for serious sellers & landlords to price right in today's market:

• Recent sales. In this fast-changing market, using sales within the last three months, sometimes six months, is important. "Old" records do not reflect today's market. What a property sold for last year is old news. What properties are selling for now is critical. Also, the best comparison is actual closed sales.
  
• True comparables. As your Burbank Listing Agent, Lupe compares your property with similar, nearby properties. Lupe calls these comparables, or "comps." Using true comparables is key to setting the right price. Specifically, Lupe will compare "apples to apples," looking at homes that are alike in terms of location, total rooms, bedrooms, baths, square footage, style, condition, age, lot size and other factors.
  
• Expireds. Lupe will also check prices of expireds (properties whose listing contract ran out without a sale) and "withdrawn from market" comparable properties. These properties typically were overpriced, and the market is indicating the listing price was higher than buyers are willing to pay. Expireds provide an excellent ceiling indicator of what price is too high. The right price for your property is somewhere below comparable expireds.
  
• Pending sales. When price information is available we may use pending sales (contracted but not yet settled or closed escrow), because these properties offer a trend indicator to what price active sellers and buyers are agreeing right now is the right price. Serious sellers realize some pending sales fall through, and thus do not become true comparables.
  
• Active listings. Only closed sales truly reflect what buyers in today's market will pay. What other sellers are asking has little relation to the value of a serious seller's property. Using other listings as a guide, however, is a smart way to position your property to beat the competition to the right price, in the right condition and with the right terms.
  
• Appraisal. Another approach is to invest in a paid professional appraisal of value. Although a seller-paid appraisal is often unnecessary, it can be an effective strategy in a situation where the seller wants to list "under appraisal" to position a property as distinct from the competition in the area, especially where many similar properties are already for sale.
  
• Online valuation. Home valuation websites that provide instant price estimates tend to be the least reliable guide to the right price. Often these nationwide services have outdated data or use one-size-fits-all formulas that may or may not apply to your specific property. At best these valuations give a ballpark estimate. As neighborhood specialists we are in the best position to know what your property is really worth in today's market.
  
• New price. Serious sellers know if a home has been on the market for two to four weeks, but has gotten little to no traffic, this indicates the property is overpriced. Also, if there has been traffic but no offers, the price is probably too high. What's more, since the property was listed, other homes may have come on the market with prices positioned better than yours. Bottom line: Time for a new price.
  
  To find out the right price for your home in today's market in Burbank CA, San Fernando Valley & Antelope Valley, CONTACT LUPE LUPE makes it her business to stay ahead of the market in your neighborhood and recognize pricing trends that today's market is establishing right now--and how those trends affect the right price for your home.

ARE FORECLOSURES CONSIDERED TRUE COMPARABLES?

It depends. Simply because a property sells does not make it a comparable. Often a duress sale doesn't accurately reflect true market conditions, such as a foreclosure, short sale, estate settlement, tax sale, divorce, condemnation or other involuntary sale conditions. Professional appraisers use a standard called "arm's length." To qualify, the buyer or seller must not be related to each other or have common interests-they have each other at "arm's length"-that establish a fair market value. In a "non-arm's length" transaction, the relation-ship between the parties may cause one or the other to accept less than they are entitled to or pay more than fair market value. Foreclosures are often considered "non-arm's length" transactions by appraisers and may not be considered a true comparable. On the other hand, foreclosures do impact pricing. Some researchers report as much as a 10% discount in a property's value if a foreclosure is on the market within 250 yards. Although not a true comparable, foreclosures must be factored into establishing the right price for a property in the real world.

Lupe Soto, Listing Agent & Feng Shui Realtor for Buyers & Sellers knows Burbank CA, San Fernando Valley & Antelope Valley very well and will help you determine a realistic sales price & get your home sold or leased in 60 days or less.

REQUEST A CALL OR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY!

ABOUT LUPE:

Greetings from Lupe Soto, Feng Shui & Inspirational Realtor

Three priceless words are behind it all: "Inspired by Inspiration".

When you search for that perfect home, affordable condo or extraordinary investment in Los Angeles, what inspires you? Lupe Soto, Inspirational Realtor has been creating unprecedented opportunities that have earned the prestige and respect of many homebuyers & tenants, savvy investors and influential people in Los Angeles.

Whether it be a simple condo for all budgets, a pool home in Burbank or an outstanding return on your investments, Lupe Soto, Inspirational Realtor caters to all that you have dreamed of with her individual service and commitment, Lupe aspires to inspire you for life!. Through her local and national referral network and bilingual abilities, Lupe creates an extraordinary opportunity to bring first-time homebuyers, tenants & landlords, leases with option to purchase, real estate investors and sellers together. Lupe Soto, Inspirational Realtor is the ultimately matchmaking team.

In the comfort of your home you may preview a large share of San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley & Antelope Valley most inspirational properties listed for sale or lease for all budgets!. Use my complimentary, comprehensive and convenient search tool to see affordable real estate in Burbank, San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley & Antelope Valley.

To contact Lupe please call (818) 968-3718 or use Lupe convenient Online CONTACT FORM. Lupe speaks your language and look forward to hearing from you!


The following is an inspirational thought!. Think about this and have a great weekend!

Build upon what you build

You may not think you have what it takes to persist in your efforts for long periods of time. Yet all you must do is persist for just a moment, and then another moment, and then another.

The energy necessary for achievement is never going to be fully available to you when you begin. But go ahead and begin, and that energy comes to you as you require it.

Do not be dismayed at how long the journey will take. Instead, be thankful and enthusiastic about the one particular step you can take right now.

Success creates its own capacity for fulfillment as it moves along. Your job is to keep moving it along.
Give your best to the task at hand. That will prepare you and equip you for the next task, and the next.
Build what you can with what you have, and then build upon what you build. In this simple, steady, accessible way, whatever you envision is within your reach.

-- by Ralph Marston