Saturday, August 18
Moveable Feast free youth workshop, Mason Jar Terrariums, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For nine- to 13-year-olds. Space is limited. Register at 604-297-4415 or email shaun.dacey@burnaby.ca.
Food Swap and Pickling Demo, 2 to 4 p.m. adult workshop. $20. Call 604-297-4422 to register.
Evangelical Chinese Bible Church community carnival, 5110 Marine Dr. Phone 604-438-3222 for details.
Great Zucchini Races at the Burnaby Farmers Market, noon in the Burnaby city hall parking lot. Spectators are welcome to watch these "vehicles" made completely out of vegetables run down an incline on four wheels. Info, www.artisanmarkets.ca or call Lyn at 604-318-0487.
Sunday, August 19
Simple Cheese and Yogurt Making, 1 to 4 p.m. adult workshop. $30. Call 604-297-4422 to register.
Monday, August 20
Canning for Life: learn the basics of jams and chutneys, 6 to 8 p.m., Cranberry Commons Co-Housing, 4272 Albert St. Space is limited, register by email at sofi.burnabyfoodfirst@gmail.com or by phone at (604) 570-3623. Info: http://burnabyfoodfirst.blogspot.ca/.
Elder Abuse Awareness Workshop, conducted in Cantonese, and presented by the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. The elderly and caregivers can learn about ways to keep themselves safe from abuse and live with dignity in a safe community.
2:30 to 4 p.m. Info: 604-431-4131, ext. 29. Workshop is free and anyone interested is welcomed to join, especially seniors over 55 and caregivers.
Thursday, August 23
Movies at Civic Square, 8:30 to 10:00 p.m., Despicable Me. This G-rated animated feature tells the story of when a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds they are profoundly changing him for the better. Bring your own blanket for this free event, which goes rain or shine. Civic Square is on the Bob Prittie Library grounds located at Kingsborough and McKay. Info: 604-297-4834.
Saturday, August 25
Fermented Beverages, 2 to 4 p.m. adult workshop. $55. Call 604-297-4422 to register.
Monday, August 27
The Modern Pantry: learn the basics of fresh local condiments, 1 to 3 p.m., Cranberry Commons Co-Housing, 4272 Albert St. Space is limited, register by email at sofi.burnabyfoodfirst@gmail.com or by phone at (604) 570-3623. Info: http://burnabyfoodfirst.blogspot.ca/.
Tuesday, August 28
Sunset dinner, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join the party in the courtyard to celebrate the final days of summer and enjoy live entertainment and grilled steak, vegetables, baked potato and chocolate cheesecake with fresh berries. $14.50 members and $18.05 nonmembers. Register before Aug. 21 to avoid disappointment at 604-297-4400 (barcode 270462)
Thursday, August 30
Drop-in blood pressure, clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11:45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.
Movies at Civic Square, 8 to 10:00 p.m., Bhoothnath. This PG-rated Bollywood film is based on a friendship that develops between a boy and the ghost of a former owner of the house his family moves into. Bring your own blanket for this free event, which goes rain or shine. Civic Square is on the Bob Prittie Library grounds located at Kingsborough and McKay. Info: 604-297-4834.
Friday, August 31
Armchair Travellers, Bonsor Recreation Complex for 55+, presentation on the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu, 9:15 to 11 a.m. Buffet breakfast included, $5.25 for members.
Wednesday, September 5
Canning for the Sweet Life: learn the basics of canning local fresh whole fruits, 5 to 7 p.m., Byrne Creek Secondary School, 7777 18th Ave. Space is limited, register by email at sofi.burnabyfoodfirst@gmail.com or by phone at (604) 570-3623. Info: http://burnabyfoodfirst.blogspot.ca/.
SFU Philosophers' Café, Nature's Garden Organic Deli, 8968 University High St. 7 p.m. Moderator Jason Carreiro is a PhD student in SFU's faculty of education.
Topic: Lives of politicians-private or public? Info: 778-782-5215 or www.philosopherscafe.net. Everyone welcome. Registration and experience not required. Admission is free.
Thursday, September 6
Canning for the Sweet Life: learn the basics of canning local fresh whole fruits, 5 to 7 p.m., Cranberry Commons Co-Housing, 4272 Albert St. Space is limited, register by email at sofi.burnabyfoodfirst@gmail.com or by phone at (604) 570-3623. Info: http://burnabyfoodfirst.blogspot.ca/.
Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.
Drop-in blood pressure, clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11:45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.
Monday, September 10
Drop-in blood pressure, clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Bonsor Seniors Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Info: 604-439-1456.
Thursday, September 13
Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.
Drop-in blood pressure, clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11:45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.
Edmonds mini bus trip to Britannia Mine Museum, presented by Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. $36.18 members, $45.22 non-members. Info: 604-525-1671. Bar code: 281897
Saturday, September 15
Class of 1972 Burnaby North Secondary School 40 year Reunion, Executive Plaza Hotel, 405 North Road, Coquitlam. B.C. For more information please see www.classreport.org/can/bc/burnaby/bns/1972.
Class of 1992 Burnaby North Secondary School 20 year reunion, 8 p.m. Joey's, 1899 Rosser Ave. For more info or to buy tickets, go to www.bngradsof92.com. Early bird discount ends Aug. 15.
Edible Events, explore global and local food issues through the sensation of tastes such as savoury, sweet and sour. 4 to 7 p.m. $15. To register, call the Burnaby Art Gallery at 604-297-4422.
Monday, September 17
Resume writing workshop, Burnaby Public Library, Tommy Douglas Branch, 7311 Kingsway, 2 to 4 p.m. If your resume isn't making the phone ring, you need to come to this informative free workshop given by GT Hiring Solutions.
Drop-in blood pressure, clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Bonsor Seniors Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Info: 604-439-1456.
Elder Abuse Awareness Workshop, conducted in Cantonese, and presented by the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. The elderly and caregivers can learn about ways to keep themselves safe from abuse and live with dignity in a safe community.
2:30 to 4 p.m. Info: 604-431-4131, ext. 29. Workshop is free and anyone interested is welcomed to join, especially seniors over 55 and caregivers.
Tuesday, September 18
Edmonds mini bus trip to Harrison Hot Springs cruise, presented by Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. $105.93 members, $141.24 non-members. Info: 604-525-1671. Bar code: 283952
Thursday, September 20
Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.
Drop-in blood pressure, clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11:45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.
Saturday, September 22
ROAR (Royal Oak and Rumble) community picnic, in the park west of Burnaby South Secondary School. Refreshments, hot dogs, fun and entertainment. Event goes rain or shine. Local band Rainshadow will provide the music. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Info: 604-565- 0520.
Edmonds dinner and dance, presented by Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Enjoy the musical stylings of G7 as you dine and dance the night away at Edmonds. Catered Chinese food is also provided and included in the registration fee. 5 to 8:30 p.m. $15.00 member, $18.75 non-member. Info: 604-525-1671. Bar code: 280526
Monday, September 24
Drop-in blood pressure, clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Bonsor Seniors Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Info: 604-439-1456.
Thursday, September 27
Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.
Drop-in blood pressure, clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11:45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.
Saturday, September 29
Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society plant sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Royal Square Mall at Eighth Avenue and McBride Boulevard in New Westminster. Info: Pat at 604-921-7042.
