It was Pop Show week @ John Muir & John Burroughs. Kudos to all the performers/choirs, teachers/choreographers & parent volunteers who put on 2 incredible shows. Enjoy a few photos & video from the JMMS show below.
MundoMax TV News Anchor (KWHY Channel 22) Palmira Perez spoke @ this months Burbank Buck & Ballot Brigade meeting @ Alta Dena Express Bakery. Guests enjoyed sandwiches & sweets as Ms. Perez shared her personal story and how the Spanish News Media works here in L.A. Perez took audience questions on a wide range of issues including immigration, presidential candidates, traditional family values, and offered some good career advice. In attendance were last month’s guest – Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian (who also happens to be her husband), former school board members Joe Hoovan, Dave Kemp, Ted Bunch & his wife, organizer Glen Forsch & other interested community members.
What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than attending the Diamond Jubilee celebration honoring Sister Regina Palamara @ St. Finbars. The event was MC’ed by former Mayor Marsha Ramos. In attendance were Rev. Albert Bahhuth & Rev. Francis Mendoza who gave the Invocation, Boy Scout Troop 219 who delivered the Flag Salute, Burbank Mayor Bob Frutos who presented Sister Regina with a plague in recognition of her 60 years of service to the community as a Missionary Sister of the Sacred Heart (aka “Cabrini Sisters”), and the Key to the City of Burbank! St. Finbar School Principal Michael Marasco, Former Student & KTLA News Anchor Cher Calvin, Cabrini Sisters & Family Members all joined Marsha in sharing stories of Regina’s impact. Also attending the Luncheon were Laura Frutos, Vice-Mayor Jess Talamantes & former Assemblyman Anthony Portantino. Food was served by The Knights of Columbus incl. Marsha’s husband Dave, Dad and community servant Juan Guillen, to name just a few. Sister Regina has been a great supporter of Family Promise and you can enjoy some past PHOTO Memories here & a few IOS snaps from Sunday’s event here. * Ext. LINKS – MyBurbank.com Story