Help release 50,000 tiny salmon into Eagle Creek this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Charles Rummel Park. The Eagle Creek Streamkeepers are organizing the event to help bolster the local salmon population.
Help release 50,000 tiny salmon into Eagle Creek this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Charles Rummel Park. The Eagle Creek Streamkeepers are organizing the event to help bolster the local salmon population. There will also be creek cleanup activities, educational handouts and there may be storm drain marking if the weather is good. (Storm drain markers help remind people not to dump anything down drains, as they lead to local waterways.) Meet at Government Road and Lozells Avenue. The event is family friendly, and it's free.
Pacific Assistance Dogs is hosting an open house on Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. PADS, a well-known Burnaby organization, raises and trains assistance dogs to help people with hearing and mobility challenges. The event includes a tour of the facility, refreshments, client team demonstrations, a craft sale, and a chance to meet the next generation of assistance puppies in training. PADS' facility is at 9048 Stormont Ave. People are welcome to bring friends but not personal pets. For more information, go to www.pads.ca.
Celebrate spring at the Nikkei centre on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The centre is hosting its annual spring festival, showcasing Japanese culture. There will be demonstrations featuring tea ceremonies, kimono dressing and kids' crafts. This year, the Scandinavian Community Centre is bringing performers. There will also be a chance to shop for accessories, kimonos, jewelry and sweets. The centre is at 6688 Southoaks Cres.
Check out Arts Alive this weekend, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Burnaby Art Gallery, at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. The show features artwork by elementary students on "capturing the moment." The show is on until May 17.
Cast your ballot in the transit plebiscite this Saturday at Lougheed Town Centre. We don't care whether you vote yes or no to the tax hike; we just want you to vote, because that's what democracy is all about. Burnaby's plebiscite office can help people register to vote or update their information. Anyone who didn't receive a voting package in the mail can request one through the office until May 15. People can also drop off their completed ballots; the deadline is Friday, May 29. The office is on the mall's lower level on the east side, underneath the escalator by guest services, just across from H&M. To receive a voting package in the mail, call 1-800-661-8683 or go or visit elections.bc.ca/ovr. Lougheed is at 9855 Austin Rd. and is open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The booth is open during regular mall hours, except on Sundays and holidays.
