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.

12th Annual Nikkei Place Craft & Bake Fair, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6688 Southoaks Cresc. Free admission event features unique Japanese-inspired items such as gorgeous traditional textiles, fun and funky contemporary items, as well as home baking and other delicious snacks. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org or call 604-777-7000.

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.

12th Annual Nikkei Place Craft & Bake Fair, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6688 Southoaks Cresc. Free admission event features unique Japanese-inspired items such as gorgeous traditional textiles, fun and funky contemporary items, as well as home baking and other delicious snacks. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org or call 604-777-7000.

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.

Eighth annual Christmas at the Mansion Craft Fair, 401 North Esmond Ave. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour one of the finest heritage homes in Burnaby Heights and enjoy Christmas baking, refreshments, prizes and draws plus much more. Event supports Seton Villa, a non-profit housing society that provides affordable and assisted living housing for seniors. Info: www.Christmasatoverlynn.ca.

Holly Tea & Fair, 1 to 3:30 p.m., South Burnaby United Church Hall at 7551 Gray Ave. Girl Guides will be present and collecting food bank donations at the door. Event also features Christmas crafts, kids' games and activities, white elephant sale, baking and preserves and silent auction.

Sunday, November 25

Eighth annual Christmas at the Mansion Craft Fair, 401 North Esmond Ave. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour one of the finest heritage homes in Burnaby Heights and enjoy Christmas baking, refreshments, prizes and draws plus much more. Event supports Seton Villa, a non-profit housing society that provides affordable and assisted living housing for seniors. Info: www.Christmasatoverlynn.ca.

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.

Mistletoe Market, Gordon Presbyterian Church, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is $5 for adults, $3 for children six to 12. Event features silent auction, home baking, crafts and games.

Forest Grove Christmas Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 8525 Forest Grove Dr. Event features high-quality artisans and crafts, local vendors, bake sale, kids' zone and raffle. Free entry.

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 www.burnabyhorsemensassociation.com/ or email 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.