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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Craft Fair, hosted by the Cameron Seniors Society, 9523 Cameron St. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 Thrift Shop Sale at the South Burnaby United Church, corner of Rumble and Grey. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with clothing, houseware, books, toys.

We're continuing with our popular feature - our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. 1 Get in the holiday spirit on Saturday Nov. 26 and Sunday, Nov. 27 at Christmas at Overlynn Mansion.

The last thing any driver needs is a vehicle that breaks down in cold, harsh winter weather. Winterizing your vehicle should be a top priority, saving you from the inconvenience of being out in the cold and with the expense of emergency repairs.

There are a number of ways to save money on fuel. Consider changing one or two driving behaviours at a time and then add more once those changes become a habit.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 How to Brand Yourself in a Competitive Job Market, information session, 9: 30 a.m. to 1: 30 p.m. at the Burnaby Public Library main branch at 6100 Willingdon Ave.

The poppy has stood as the official symbol of Canada's Remembrance Day since 1921, a visual reminder of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for war. Some may wonder why this small flower is used to represent the fallen soldier.

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead.

Devoting a few minutes of silence on Remembrance Day can seem like a lifetime when you have meetings to attend, items to check off the "to do" list, and emails to type.