Saturday, September 4

Burnaby Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in city hall parking lot at 4949 Canada Way. This week's special event: Best Soup contest at noon - bring eight cups for judging and customer tasting. Buy locally grown items at the many booths. Also book exchange, games table and newpaper reading area. Info: Lyn at 604-628-8226 or 604-318-0487 or www.artisanmarkets.ca.

Tuesday, September 7

Free Meditation Session, Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway, 7 p.m. Path of Self-Enquiry, as shown by Bhagwan Shri Ramana Maharishi, presented by the In Ramana Group. Info: 778-321-4499.

Wednesday, September 8

B.C. Genealogical Society meets at Edmonds Community Centre, Kingsway at Edmonds, 7:30 p.m. Visitors and new members of any age welcome. Introductory courses offered. Call 604-431-6149 or see www.bcgs.ca for information.

Thursday, September 9

Bonsor Sing-A-Long, 1 to 3 p.m. Drop in and participate. All are welcome. Bonsor Community Centre.

South Burnaby United Church thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church located at the corner of Rumble and Gray. Clothing, housewares, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.

Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, - Minibus trop to Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. Breakfast at Blackberry House Café, admission to zoo and dinner at Golden Corral buffet restaurant included in fee. $91.71 members, $114.63 non-members. 7:50 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Barcode: 225284)

Rumba classes, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, partners not required. 3:30 to 5 p.m. (two sessions). $9 members, $11.25 non-members (Barcode: 224978).

Yoga for Insomnia workshop, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $6.24 members, $11.06 non-members. (Barcode: 228968).

Cultural Exchange Evening, Confederation Seniors Community Centre, 4585 Albert St., 7 to 10 p.m. $7.50 members, $10 guests. Tickets available by calling Hella Ho, 604-322-9686

Saturday, September 11

South Burnaby Garden Club hosts its annual Fall Fair on the second floor of the Bonsor Recreation Centre. Exhibits, raffle tickets, bake and produce sale, suet and feeder demonstrations. Info: Call Dan at 604-526-4647.

Burnaby Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in city hall parking lot at 4949 Canada Way. Buy locally grown items at the many booths. Also book exchange, games table and newpaper reading area. Info: Lyn at 604-628-8226 or 604-318-0487 or www.artisanmarkets.ca.

Burnaby French language playschool, 10 a.m. to noon, portable at Ecole Marlborough, 6060B Marlborough Ave. (off Sanders Street). Info: 604-432-1323 or www.bflp.org.

Burnaby Public Library pancake breakfast and summer reading club medal award ceremony, Pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Burnaby Civic Square, breakfast tickets $5 for adults and $2 for children. All proceeds to library's children's collection. Medal award ceremony for children who completed their summer reading commitment to follow. Info: 604-436-5420.

Pancake Breakfast, South Burnaby United Church, 7591 Gray Ave. (at Rumble Street), 8 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by As One That Serves Men's Club, Proceeds to worthy charitable causes.

Sunday, September 12

Edmonds City Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Richmond Park. Seventh annual neighbourhood fair features food, farmer's market, international village, petting zoo, games and talent show.

South Burnaby Garden Club hosts its annual Fall Fair on the second floor of the Bonsor Recreation Centre. Exhibits, raffle tickets, bake and produce sale, suet and feeder demonstrations. Info: Call Dan at 604-526-4647.

Monday, September 13

Registration for Burnaby Glens District, Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfindinders, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Lion's Hall, 5024 Rumble. New Leasers welcome. Info: 1-800-565-8111 or www.westcoastarea.com.

Wednesday, September 15

Coffeebreak: An introductory Bible study for women. Come to New West church at 8255 11th Ave. in Burnaby at 9:30 a.m. (coffee served at 9:15 a.m.) for an introductory get-together. Child care is available. Plans are to meet every other Wednesday thereafter. Info: Marianne 604-521-8216 or Elly 604-464-1641.

Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver present relaxed and friendly folk dance evening, open to all, at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. Drop-in fee is $5. Info: www.vcn.bc.ca/scandi/ or Judith at 604-526-4722.

Line Dancing for beginners, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, partners not required, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. (10 sessions), $30 members, $37.50 non-members. (Barcode: 225034).

Burnaby Women's Connection, Put Your Best Feet Forward. Speaker Marcella Benda presents on how three gifts transformed her life. Scandinavian Centre, 6540 Thomas St. Cost: $15. Reservations: Aileen 604-931-1712.

Thursday, September 16

South Burnaby United Church thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church located at the corner of Rumble and Gray. Clothing, housewares, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.

Free Meditation Session, Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway, 7 p.m. Path of Self-Enquiry, as shown by Bhagwan Shri Ramana Maharishi, presented by the In Ramana Group. Info: 778-321-4499.

Friday, September 17

Summer BBQ, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. $9.52 fee. (Barcode: 225683).

Burnaby Public Library, donation ceremony, 1:30 p.m., Bob Prittie (Metrotown) library at 6100 Willingdon Ave. Library will accept more than 100 Chinese books from Habei province.

Saturday, September 18

Burnaby Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in city hall parking lot at 4949 Canada Way. Buy locally grown items at the many booths. Also book exchange, games table and newpaper reading area. Info: Lyn at 604-628-8226 or 604-318-0487 or www.artisanmarkets.ca.

Flea market, Confederation Seniors Community Centre, 4585 Albert St., 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., More than 50 tables. Vendors must register in person at Confederation, maximum of one table per peerson, plus one table for a friend. $16.67 + tax (Barcode: 220463).

Sunday, September 19

Burnaby Horsemen's Association offers a junior stable management program for kids age seven to 10. Introductory course to be held at Burnaby Equestrian Centre at 9080 Avalon Ave. covers topics such as safety, anatomy, feeding and grooming. Program runs Sunday mornings until Oct. 10. Info: 604-421-6681.

Tuesday, September 21

Osteo for Life, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Runs on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. (10 sessions) $37.60 members, $47 non-members. (Barcode: 225578).

Minibus trip to Westminster Abbey in Mission, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. $15.11 members, $18.89 non-members. Admission to Abbey is by donation, considerable walking is involved. (Barcode: 225318).

Osteofit, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Runs on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (10 sessions) $37.60 members, $47 non-members. (Barcode: 225569).

Belly Dancing for Seniors, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Runs on Tuesday from 2 to 3 p.m. (10 sessions) $30 members, $37.50 non-members. (Barcode: 224926).

Belly Dance Choreography workshop, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Runs on Tuesday from 3 to 3:30 p.m. (10 sessions) $15 members, $18.75 non-members. (Barcode: 224927).

Low Impact Latin Cardio, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Runs on Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (10 sessions) $35.25 members, $47 non-members. (Barcode: 225095).

Wednesday, September 22

Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver present relaxed and friendly folk dance evening, open to all, at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. Drop-in fee is $5. Info: www.vcn.bc.ca/scandi/ or Judith at 604-526-4722.

Tai Chi for beginners, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Runs on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (10 sessions) $43.20 members, $54 non-members. (Barcode: 225057).

Thursday, September 23

South Burnaby United Church thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church located at the corner of Rumble and Gray. Clothing, housewares, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.

Intermediate Watercolours, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Runs on Thursday mornings from 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. (6 sessions) $45 members, $56.25 non-members. (Barcode: 229007).

Hatha Yoga, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Runs on Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (five sessions) $23.40 members, $41.48 non-members. (Barcode: 224917).

Saturday, September 25

Christmas Craft Fair registration at Bonsor Recreation Complex. 9 a.m. to noon. Secure your table at this year's Christmas Craft Fair. Table fee is $25 plus tax, tables limited to two per day. Infor: 604-439-5517.

Burnaby Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in city hall parking lot at 4949 Canada Way. Buy locally grown items at the many booths. Also book exchange, games table and newpaper reading area. Info: Lyn at 604-628-8226 or 604-318-0487 or www.artisanmarkets.ca.

Minibus trip to Crescent Beach Apple Day, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $16.41 members, $20.51 non-members. (Barcode: 227182).

KidStuff Swapmeet, Willingdon community Centre, 1491 Carleton Ave. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission for buyers. Info: 604-299-1446.

Sunday, September 26

Burnaby Horsemen's Association offers a junior stable management program for kids age seven to 10. Introductory course to be held at Burnaby Equestrian Centre at 9080 Avalon Ave. covers topics such as safety, anatomy, feeding and grooming. Program runs Sunday mornings until Oct. 10. Info: 604-421-6681.

Wednesday, September 29

Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver present relaxed and friendly folk dance evening, 7:30 p.m., open to all, at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. Drop-in fee is $5. Info: www.vcn.bc.ca/scandi/ or Judith at 604-526-4722.

Introduction to Drawing, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. Runs on Wednesday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. (six sessions) $45 members, $56.25 non-members. (Barcode: 225556).

Ceramics at Confederation Seniors Community Centre, 4585 Albert St. Course runs from Sept. 29 to Nov. 3, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $50.13 + tax, supply fees not included. (Barcode: 223159).

Thursday, September 30

South Burnaby United Church thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church located at the corner of Rumble and Gray. Clothing, housewares, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.

Saturday, October 2

Burnaby Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in city hall parking lot at 4949 Canada Way. Buy locally grown items at the many booths. Also book exchange, games table and newpaper reading area. Info: Lyn at 604-628-8226 or 604-318-0487 or www.artisanmarkets.ca.

Open House at the National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cresc. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.

Japanese Farmer's Market, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cresc. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.

Sunday, October 3

Burnaby Horsemen's Association offers a junior stable management program for kids age seven to 10. Introductory course to be held at Burnaby Equestrian Centre at 9080 Avalon Ave. covers topics such as safety, anatomy, feeding and grooming. Program runs Sunday mornings until Oct. 10. Info: 604-421-6681.

Sunday, October 10

Burnaby Horsemen's Association offers a junior stable management program for kids age seven to 10. Introductory course to be held at Burnaby Equestrian Centre at 9080 Avalon Ave. covers topics such as safety, anatomy, feeding and grooming. Program runs Sunday mornings until Oct. 10. Info: 604-421-6681.

Wednesday, October 13

B.C. Genealogical Society meets at Edmonds Community Centre, Kingsway at Edmonds, 7:30 p.m. Visitors and new members of any age welcome. Introductory courses offered. Call 604-431-6149 or see www.bcgs.ca for information.

Saturday, October 16

Burnaby South Class of 1970 40th Reunion. Venue to be announced. Info: Denise 604-434-4503 or Marcia at mbart1@hotmail.com or Eldeen at Eldeen.Milobar@metrovancouver.org.

Sunday, October 24

Bottle and penny drive, in support of Small Animal Rescue Society of B.C., accepting donations of returnable bottles and cans, pennies or other change, plus Canadian Tire money, at the Bottle Depot, 6893 Hastings St. Arrangements can be made for pickup or drop-off on another day. E-mail info@smallanimalrescue.org.

Wednesday, November 10

B.C. Genealogical Society meets at Edmonds Community Centre, Kingsway at Edmonds, 7:30 p.m. Visitors and new members of any age welcome. Introductory courses offered. Call 604-431-6149 or see www.bcgs.ca for information.

Saturday, November 20

10th Annual Craft and Bake Fair, National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cresc. Free admission, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate Christmas with a Japanese flair. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.

Sunday, November 21

10th Annual Craft and Bake Fair, National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cresc. Free admission, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate Christmas with a Japanese flair. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.

Wednesday, December 8

B.C. Genealogical Society meets at Edmonds Community Centre, Kingsway at Edmonds, 7:30 p.m. Visitors and new members of any age welcome. Introductory courses offered. Call 604-431-6149 or see www.bcgs.ca for information.