Friday, October 26

Haunted Village - Halloween Hysteria, at Burnaby Village Museum. 6 to 9 p.m. Have fun with monsters, vampires, mummies and more. $14 for adults, $9 for children two to 12 years old. Entrance includes trick-or-treating for children and unlimited carousel rides for all. Tickets available at the door. Info: 604-297-4565.

Saturday, October 27

St. Michael's book sale, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the St. Michael's school gym, 9387 Holmes St. More than 10,000 new books on sale at unbelievably low prices. Prices are $3 for one book, two books for $5 or five books for $10. There's also an all-day concession featuring chicken wraps and bubble tea.

Teen writing workshop, McGill branch of the Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. 2 to 4 p.m. Learn how to create characters and conflict with published author Eileen Cook. Event is free, but space is limited. Register at 604-299-8955 or in person at the library.

Haunted Village - Halloween Hysteria, at Burnaby Village Museum. 6 to 9 p.m. Have fun with monsters, vampires, mummies and more. $14 for adults, $9 for children two to 12 years old. Entrance includes trick-or-treating for children and unlimited carousel rides for all. Tickets available at the door. Info: 604-297-4565.

Sunday, October 28

Beads & Bags, hosted by the Burnaby Gogos at Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave. from noon to 3 p.m. Locally-made signature gogo tote bags and Kazuri jewelry, handmade by a women's co-op in Kenya, refreshments and more. Drop by to learn more about Grandmothers to Grandmothers. All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers Campaign. For more info, contact Claire at 604-433-3026 or email burnabygogos@gmail.com.

St. Michael's book sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. Michael's school gym, 9387 Holmes St. More than 10,000 new books on sale at unbelievably low prices. Prices are $3 for one book, two books for $5 or five books for $10. There's also an all-day concession featuring chicken wraps and bubble tea.

Save all the Riverview lands discussion, 1:15 to 3 p.m. McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St.

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.

Tuesday, October 30

You are not what you eat - How digestive problems might be making you sick seminar, 7 to 8:30 p.m. McGill branch of the Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Join Van Clayton Powel, the Whistler-based author of You Are NOT What You Eat for a fascinating look at digestion and what you can do to improve it and your everyday life. Free event, but space is limited. Register online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events/mcgill/ or call 604-299-8955, or in person at the library.

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.

You are not what you eat - How digestive problems might be making you sick seminar, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Metrotown branch of the Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Join Van Clayton Powel, the Whistler-based author of You Are NOT What You Eat for a fascinating look at digestion and what you can do to improve it and your everyday life. Free event, but space is limited.

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, November 5

B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society meeting, 8 p.m. at St. Helen's Catholic Church gym, 3871 Pandora St. Refreshments will be served. Info: Fran at 604-591-3262 or Elsie at 604-299-5438.

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.

Tuesday, November 6

Medication awareness for seniors seminar, 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. This workshop examines the potential misuse of medications and provides information about how seniors can interact with doctors and pharmacists to ensure that their medications are wisely used. Participants are encouraged to develop a partnership relationship with their medical advisers. Info: Carol Ha at 604-431-4131 ext.27 or email carol.ha@thebms.ca.

Young Canadian Afghan veteran's story, Is Canada responding to the needs of our Canadian heroes? Kevin Berry will answer that question at 7:30 p.m. at St. Theresa Parish, 5146 Laurel St. Sponsored by St. Theresa's CWL, this presentation will be followed by discussion and refreshments. Info: John or Pat at 604-299-2532.

Wednesday, November 7

Author reading, Elizabeth Hutchinson reads from her book God, Are You Listening? at the Tommy Douglas branch of the Burnaby Public Library, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

111 West Coast literary portraits, at the McGill branch of the Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. 7 to 9 p.m. Photographer Barry Peterson discusses his new book, 111 West Coast Literary Portraits, featuring rare portraits of writers who have lived in B.C., accompanied by excerpts of their writing. Guest writers will also speak at the event. Free admission, but space is limited. Register online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events/ or by calling 604-299-8955 or in person at the library.

Burnaby Women's Connection luncheon, noon at the Scandinavian Center, 6540 Thomas St. This event features a Fabulous Fall Fair with baking, crafts, raffles, white elephant sale and country music with Bill and Velma Bjerkness. Speaker is Tina Peters. Reservations, call Aileen at 604-931-1712. Cost: $19.

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.

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.

Tuesday, November 13

Author reading, Rahela Nayebzadah reads from her new book Jeegareh Ma at the Tommy douglas branch of the Burnaby Public Library.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free admission. No registration required.

Wednesday, November 14

Burnaby Historical Society meeting, 7.30 p.m. 6501 Deer Lake Ave. Carousel pavilion at the Burnaby Village Museum. Colin Stevens will be the guest speaker with the Burnaby Historical Society and will talk of early New Westminster history with cross-references to how this related in the development of Burnaby.

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.

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, November 17

St.Helen's Bazaar, in the parish hall at 3871 Pandora St. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Come and enjoy fresh homemade baking, lunch, dinner, crafts, Lucky 7, games for kids, silent auction, raffle and much more.

Sunday, November 18

St.Helen's Bazaar, in the parish hall at 3871 Pandora St. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and enjoy fresh homemade baking, breakfast, crafts, Lucky 7, games for kids, silent auction, raffle and much more.

Monday, November 19

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 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.

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, November 24

Giant flea market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maywood Community School, 4567 Imperial St. Lots of bargains. Admission 50 cents. Table rentals $10. Info: 604-664-8208.

Monday, November 26

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 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.

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, December 1

Christmas Fun Fair, 11:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Vancouver Urban Ministries fundraiser at the Wesburn Community Centre, 4781 Parkwood Ave.

There will be 25 booths for various games all created and run by the high schoolers of Burnaby. Event also features a food concession selling pizza, samosa, chips and drinks, and an item signed by Michael Buble up for silent auction. All proceeds towards the ministries' after-school one-on-one therapeutic program for underprivileged children with learning disabilities.

Tuesday, December 4

Understanding Osteoarthritis seminar, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. This workshop describes the symptoms and recommends ways in which people can cope with the effects of the deterioration of cartilage in their joints. Self-management strategies are explained and various therapies are reviewed. Info: Carol Ha at 604-431-4131 ext.27 or email carol.ha@thebms.ca.

Thursday, December 6

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, December 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.