Hi, Neighbors!
Will spring ever arrive, or will this be one of those spring-free years, where it seems the weather turns from snow and cold to hot and sunny within a matter of days?
Happy Birthday to Burbank resident Andy Lopez, from his wife, Pat. I hope you both have a great day.
It’s now officially April, even if it still feels like February at times. Did you know that April is National Donate Life Month? Organ donation is the gift of life, and in April, we celebrate the magnificent gift of all the selfless people who have given this tremendous gift to others. If you are not already registered as an organ donor, please consider registering this month.
Residents may sign up online at https://www.ilsos.gov/organdonorregister/, or call or e-mail me and I would be more than happy to help you register.
April is also tax month. Don’t forget to file your income tax returns by April 15. If you need any state or federal tax forms, the Prairie Trails Public Library, 8449 S. Moody Ave., has what you’re looking for. Be sure to stop by and check out all our library has to offer for children, teens, and adults.
The Burbank Fire Department is offering a free “Friends and Family” adult CPR class from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 19 at the Burbank Fire Department, 8455 S. Mayfield Ave. This class is open to all Burbank residents, and is limited to the first 25 participants. To register, call (708) 599-7766 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
The Burbank Park District is offering an American Red Cross Baby-sitting Training course for children ages 11-15 years from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at the Newcastle Park Recreation Center, 8050 S. Newcastle Ave. The cost is $15 per person, and is limited to 10 participants. For more information, call (708) 599-2070.
The Park District is also offering Little Pint T-Ball Spring Training every Friday from April 11 to May16. Kids 4 to 5 year olds will train from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m., and 6- to 7-year-olds from 4:15-5:15 p.m. This is a great way to introduce youngsters to baseball in a kid-friendly, non-competitive environment.
The cost is $40 for residents and $60 for non-residents. You may register at the Administrative Office at 8050 S. Newcastle Ave., or call (708) 599-2070 for more information.
St. Albert the Great School will host a new family open house and registration from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 16. Registration is also being accepted daily from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for all grades — preschool through eighth. Call (708) 424-7757 for an appointment.
That’s all for this week, folks! Please remember to keep me informed of your news and events. I’m just a click away at burbanklife@donnalauritzen.com.
With a week’s notice or more, I can tell keep all of Burbank informed of what’s happening in our great town.
Until we meet again…