Calendar of events
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 604299-8955 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 coop 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.
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.
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: 604439-1456.
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. For more information, contact Fran at 604-591-3262 or Elsie at 604-299-5438.
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