Calendar of events
Saturday, October 6
Food drive, Comfort Keepers, in association with the Salvation Army, are collecting non-perishable food cans at the two Save-on-Foods Burnaby locations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Goal is to collect 1,000 cans for this cause.
Monday, October 8
Non-competitive 5K and 10K walk, hosted by local Volkssport club in Central Park. Free for new participants. Info: Verni at 604-682-8390.
Tuesday, October 9
Healthy eating for seniors presentation, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Burnaby Multicultural Society at 6255 Nelson Ave. Canada's revised food guide is reviewed in detail and participants are shown how to use food label information when they choose what they will purchase. Info: Carol Ha at 604-431-4131 ext. 27 or email carol.ha@thebms.ca.
Wednesday, October 10
A Parade of Royal Fashions Over the Ages, 6:30 p.m. in the church hall at 7591 Gray Ave. South Burnaby United Church women are hosting a dessert and coffee evening featuring Ivan Sayers, former curator of the Vancouver Museum. Admission $5. All are welcome.
Thursday, October 11
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.
Bluebacks and Silver Brights: a Lifetime in the B.C. Fisheries seminar, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. McGill Branch, Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Register online or in person or phone 604-299-8955.
Friday, October 12
St. Thomas More Homecoming 2012, Burnaby Lake West, 5 p.m. STM plays Terry Fox. After the game, people are invited to visit the post-game reception, which will be held in a private room at Burnaby 8Rinks. Tickets to the reception, available in advnace, get you a burger, salad and an adult beverage. There will also be a 50/50 draw in support of Covenant House.
Monday, October 15
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, October 18
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.
Librarians' Choice: Thrills, Adventure, Mystery, McGill Branch, Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. 7 to 8:30 p.m. We will be talking about page-turners that get your heart thumping, stories that keep you on the edge of your seat, and thoughtful books with a sense of adventure. There will be lots to appeal to "guys who read", so bring along the man in your life for this fun evening! Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. Free admission, but space is limited. Register online at http://bpl.bc.ca/events/librarians-choice-thrills-adventure-mystery or in person or phone 604-299-8955.
Sunday, October 21
Bottle and penny drive, Bottle Depot at 6893 Hastings St. Noon to 3 p.m. Help small animals in need by dropping off your returnables, pennies and Canadian Tire money. All money goes towards medical fund for spays and neuters, surgeries and medications. For more info, email info@smallanimalrescue.org or go to www.smallanimalrescue.org.
Monday, October 22
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, October 25
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, October 29
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, November 1
Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.
Thursday, November 8
Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.
Thursday, November 15
Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.
Thursday, November 22
Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.
Thursday, November 29
Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.