DAILY TO DECEMBER 22

Aunt Leah's Christmas Tree Sale, All Saint's Anglican Church, 7405 Royal Oak Ave. (near Rumble Street). 1 to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday to Sunday.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27

Unique Japanese gift and kimono sale, Nikkei Heritage Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free parking, free admission, great Japanese items on sale. Info: yukoyos@hotmail.com or 604-736-0966.

St. Helen's Bazaar, in parish hall at 3871 Pandora St. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy fresh homemade baking, lunch and dinner, along with crafts, kids games, silent auction, raffle and much more.

St. Stephen's Church Annual Fall Fair, 9887 Cameron St. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event to include homemade crafts, baking, new and near-new gifts, as well as a silent auction and raffles. No admission charge.

Red Cross Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3400 Lake City Way. Fair to raise money to support medical equipment for children and youths in Red Cross' short-term loan program.

St. Thomas More Collegiate Christmas Craft Fair, 7450 12th Ave. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event is by donation or non-perishable food donation. Features more than 125 crafters, free childminding, tea garden, bistro, used books, plants, entertainment and more.

Edmonds Santa Claus Parade, 1 p.m. beginning at Canada Way and continuing west to Linden Avenue. Kids carnival to follow at Richmond Park, rain or shine.

St. Timothy Anglican Church, Christmas Craft Sale and Muffin Madness Tea, 4550 Kitchener (at Willingdon), 2 to 4 p.m.

Burnaby Potters' Guild Christmas Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Capitol Hill Hall, 361 South Howard St. Free admission, light refreshments will be served. Info: Denise 604-434-4166 or 778-882-4015.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28

Scandinavian Craft Fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. Arts and crafts, Scandinavian specialties and refreshments, free admission. Info: 604-294-2777.

Book signing, for Four Chefs, One Garden by Evaleen Jaager Roy, Scandinavian Craft Fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. Book features gardening tips interwoven with recipes from four Vancouver superstars: Umberto, Tojo, Vikram Vij and Michel Jacob.

St. Helen's Bazaar, in parish hall at 3871 Pandora St. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy fresh homemade baking, lunch and dinner, along with crafts, kids games, silent auction, raffle and much more.

St. Thomas More Collegiate Christmas Craft Fair, 7450 12th Ave. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event is by donation or non-perishable food donation. Features more than 125 crafters, free childminding, tea garden, bistro, used books, plants, entertainment and more.

Riverview Preservation Society meeting, 1:15 to 3 p.m., 4595 Albert St. Protect the trees and save the land for people with mental illness and addictions. Info: 604-299-8955.

Burnaby Potters' Guild Christmas Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Capitol Hill Hall, 361 South Howard St. Free admission, light refreshments will be served. Info: Denise 604-434-4166 or 778-882-4015.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Health Alerts at Bonsor Seniors Centre (55+), 6550 Bonsor Ave. 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. includes drop-in blood pressure clinic, exercise and presentation. Info: 604-439-1456.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2

Bonsor Singalong, includes instrument playing, dancing and refreshments. No fee. Held at Bonsor Recreation Complex, 1 to 3 p.m.

South Burnaby United Church Thrift Shop Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church located at corner of Rumble and Gray, with clothing, housewares, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11:45 a.m. Includes health info and consultation, chair exercises and presentation on managing osteoarthritis. Info: 604-524-9060.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4

St. Alban's Anglican Church Good Olde Fashioned Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 7717 19th Ave. Event to include tea, crafts, baking, children's activities and more.

Light Up the Heights, with strolling carollers and surprise visit from a Christmas guest. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tree lighting ceremony, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heights Fountain Square (Hastings and MacDonald). Info: www.burnabyheights.com/lightuptheheights.

Swedish Canadian Manor Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the auditorium at 1812 Duthie Ave. Come for the crafts, baking, white elephant table, Christmas items and more.

Buckingham Elementary Christmas Craft Fair, 6066 Buckingham Ave, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Even includes bake sales, craft fair, kids games and cookie decorating.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5

Christmas With the Horses, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Burnaby Equestrian Centre, 9080 Avalon Ave. Join the Burnaby Horsemen's Association for their ninth annual open house, which will include a parade of breeds, dressage demonstration and pony rides. Info: 604-421-6681.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 6

Drop-in blood pressure clinic, Bonsor Community Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave. 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., Includes weight monitoring, health info, massage, exercise and presentation, Let's Travel to Africa. Info: 604-439-1456.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7

Book signing, for Four Chefs, One Garden by Evaleen Jaager Roy, Mandeville Garden Centre Gardenworks at 4746 Marine Dr. 6 to 10 p.m. Chicks, Cheese and Christmas ticketed event. Book features gardening tips interwoven with recipes from four Vancouver superstars: Umberto, Tojo, Vikram Vij and Michel Jacob.

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.

Burnaby/New Westminster Newcomers and Friends Club, welcomes women new to the area, as well as long-time residents. For info on time and location, call Lenore at 604-294-6913.

Burnaby Women's Connection Christmas Luncheon, noon at the Scandinavian Centre, 6540 Thomas St. Music and entertainment by Ashley and Alistair Milne, speaker is Amy Burslem on A Touch of Christmas Memories. Reservations: Aileen 604-931-1712. Cost $15.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9

Bonsor Singalong, includes instrument playing, dancing and refreshments. No fee. Held at Bonsor Recreation Complex, 1 to 3 p.m.

South Burnaby United Church Thrift Shop Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church located at corner of Rumble and Gray, with clothing, housewares, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.

Drop-in Blood Pressure clinic, Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11:45 a.m. Includes health info and consultation, chair exercises and presentation on managing osteoarthritis. Info: 604-524-9060.

ONGOING

Painters' drop-in session, open studio, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon, Confederation Centre for 55-plus, 4585 Albert St. Info: 604-294-1936.

Multilingual case management, an employment counselling program offered by the Immigrant Services Society, funded by the federal government, with one-on-one employment counselling in English, French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Punjabi, Hindi and Farsi. Info: 604-684-2504.

Positive Thinkers Toastmasters, helping you master the art of public speaking, meeting Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the B.C. Hydro building, 333 Dunsmuir St., second floor. Call Debbie, 604-876-3542 or visit www.positivethinkers.ca.

Burnaby Hospice Society, offers grief support groups, including an ongoing group for those who have lost a spouse (Tuesday mornings) and an ongoing walking group (Wednesday mornings). Information: 604-433-5502.

Learning Disabilities Association of B.C., Vancouver chapter, offers classes for students who are behind or are challenged by reading, writing, spelling and mathematics. LDAV is a non-profit group serving Burnaby, Richmond, Vancouver and the North Shore. Call Melissa Rockson, 604-873-8139 or e-mail programs@ldav.ca.

Burnaby Cribbage Club, meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m. in the Royal Canadian Legion No. 148, 4356 Hastings St. Information: Gordon, 604-241-5711.

The Burnaby Writers' Circle, meets at Confederation Centre, 4585 Albert St., giving a chance for those 55-plus to write their autobiographies or short stories. All meetings take place the first Wednesday of each month, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Cribbage, Fridays at 6:45 p.m. at Edmonds Community Centre for 55-plus, 7282 Kingsway, membership required. Info: Pam Harker, 604-454-0332.

B.C. Epilepsy, needs volunteers for support programs, and also offers support and education programs for those who are looking for help. Call 604-875-6704.

Used furniture and clothing pickup, by the Progressive Housing Society, 604-433-9522.

The Burnaby Writers' Society, meets for workshops on the second Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m. in Studio 210, Shadbolt Centre. New members and drop-in visitors are always welcome.

Volunteer Grandparents, recruiting volunteers over 50 to be a role model to a child, both in a classroom setting and as a valued family member. For information, call 604-736-8271 or visit www.volunteergrandparents.ca.

Narcotics Anonymous, is a fellowship of men and women who meet regularly to help each other stay clean, all welcome, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Information: 604-873-1018.

Seniors' peer counselling, free, Burnaby Seniors' Outreach Society, meeting place flexible, 604-291-2258.

Seniors' sing-along, with singing, dancing and socializing to favourite oldies music with a live band. On alternating Mondays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Cameron Seniors' Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St. Info: 604-420-6478.

Burnaby Toasters Toastmasters Club, meets Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at city hall in the clerk's conference room, visitors welcome. Contact Bruce Till at 604-789-6555 or Anne Waller at 604-294-7497 or visit www.burnabytoasters.org.

Navy League Cadets, registration for boys and girls ages nine to 12 at Annacis Island Training Centre, 535 Derwent Way, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Info: 604-589-4313.

Anchor Toastmasters, meets Monday nights at Broadway Church, 2400 Broadway Ave., Vancouver, 7:15 p.m. in Room 108. Info: Bernie, 604-464-4415 or thelonepostman@yahoo.ca.

Vancouver scoliosis support group, offering information and support for children with scoliosis and their families, call 604-924-1740 or e-mail erica97@shaw.ca.

Seniors' carpet bowling, Mondays and Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave. Info: 604-439-5517.

Drug Rehab Resource, information and referral service for drug and alcohol addiction, call 1-866-649-1594 or go to www.drugrehabresource.net.

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