JOYCE RUDOLPH
Not only does the Jewel City Kiwanis Car Show raise funds for
children's charities, but it provides a great alternative for those
of us pining to own a classic car.
Happiness for me is gazing at a candy-apple red 1968 Chevy Camaro.
But then, a royal blue 1970 Chevy Malibu still turns my head. They
all bring back memories of growing up -- Burbank High School,
Sorrento Beach and Friday nights at Bob's Big Boy, formerly on San
Fernando Boulevard.
These cars will catch my eye along with more than 350 other
classic and collectible vehicles and trucks at this year's car show
beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday at Verdugo Park, 1621 Canada Blvd.,
Glendale.
Vying for trophies will be everything from Model Ts through the
1950s hot rods, the 1970s muscle cars as well as flashy Porsche and
Ferraris sports cars.
Spectators can buy tickets for prize drawings, bid on silent
auction items and purchase accessories to spruce up your own set of
wheels at the vendors tables.
The most recent prize donated is a 1 1/2--hour ride along for two
on a patrol flight aboard a Glendale Police helicopter.
For musical entertainment, the Jewel City Kiwanis have scheduled
the Crescenta Valley High School and Glendale High School jazz bands
to play 1940s standards and a DJ to spin classic rock 'n' roll
favorites.
The Kiwanis will bring their barbecue vehicle for cooking up
Verdugo Burgers, mesquite chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and those
yummy Kiwanis fries.
All the proceeds support the local children's charities, such as
Boy Scouts of America, YMCA, YWCA, American Red Cross, Make-A-Wish,
Glendale Little League, Glendale Handicapped Workshop and several
local elementary schools.
Admission and parking are free. To enter a car or for more
information, call Rich Jessup at 370-6930.
SPECIAL EVENTS
QUILT SHOW CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
For those who love quilts, the Glendale Quilt Guild is sponsoring
its 25th annual Quilt Show "Rainbow of Memories" this weekend at the
Burbank Airport Hilton, 2500 Hollywood Way in Burbank.
There will be exhibits of quilts, wearable art and dolls, quilting
classes, lectures and demonstrations, prize drawings for quilts and a
sewing machine and 50-vendor shopping mall.
Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday. Tickets are $7, $2 for children 6 to 11. For information,
call (888) 337-8458 or visit the website www.glendalequiltguild.org.
An awards banquet begins at 6 p.m. tonight and a Breakfast in
Burbank Fashion Show is at 7:30 a.m. Sunday.
