Saturday, November 3

All Saints Anglican Church 100th anniversary, celebration dinner, 5:30 p.m. $35 per person. 7405 Royal Oak Ave. Info: 604-433-0815, email rbruce99@shaw.ca or go to www.allsaintsburnaby.ca.

Hallo Clean-up bottle drive, teams of SFU students are planning to go around the Kensington Plaza neighbourhood from 1 to 4 p.m. to collect recyclables. All proceeds will be donated to the David Suzuki Foundation.

Sunday, November 4

All Saints Anglican Church 100th anniversary service, 10 a.m. Rt. Rev. Michael Ingham, Bishop of New Westminster, will preside. 7405 Royal Oak Ave. Info: 604-433-0815, email rbruce99@shaw.ca or go to www.allsaintsburnaby.ca.

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.

Born to be Wild film screening, IRMACS Theatre 10900 on the SFU Burnaby campus, 6 to 8 p.m. Screening at 6:30 p.m. The film co-features a similarly wonderful story about elephant rehabilitation in Africa. Dr Birute Mary Galdikas will be present during and after the film to share her experiences and thoughts, and answer any questions. Info: Janie Dubman at 778-378-2279 or email orangutan.canada@gmail.com.

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.

Kitchen refurbishment party, Cameron Seniors' Society and Cameron Recreation Centre celebration, 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Cameron Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St. Program will include remarks, cake and coffee

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.

St. Stephen's Church annual fall fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 9887 Cameron St. Free admission. There will be crafts, home baking, new and used items, gifts and raffles, including a silent auction.

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.

Sunday, December 2

Burnaby Horsemen's Association event, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Burnaby Equestrian Centre, 9080 Avalon Ave. Event hosted by volunteers from the Burnaby Horsemen's Association, with the support of the City of Burnaby. Event features pony rides, horse demonstrations, info about the public lesson program and the facility in general. Bring some change for concession snacks and well-heeled boots for pony rides. Free family event, however non-perishable food items will be accepted for the Burnaby Food Bank. For more info, go to http://www.burnabyhorsemensassociation.com/ or contact >

or contact: burnabyhorsemensassociation@gmail.com.

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.