Celebrate World Rivers Day this Saturday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Burnaby Village Museum. This international celebration highlights the importance of protecting the planet’s waterways, and it was started by Burnaby’s very own Mark Angelo, a world-renowned river conservationist. Angelo will be at the celebration, which features family entertainment and activities. Admission is free. The museum is at 6501 Deer Lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4565.
Hear from author Emily Wight on how to eat healthy on a low budget on Saturday, Sept. 24. Wight, author of Well Fed, Flat Broke, will be at the Tommy Douglas library branch from 4 to 5 p.m. She will share tips on meal planning, shopping for whole foods and savouring what you can afford. The branch is at 7311 Kingsway. Info: 604-522-3971.
Get your lederhosen on. Steamworks is hosting its own version of Oktoberfest Saturday, Sept. 24 from 2 to 11 p.m. There will be beer with an Oktoberfest theme, fresh Bratwurst and warm pretzels. Steamworks is at 3845 William St. Tickets are $30, available at www.eventbrite.ca – search for Oktoberfest at Steamworks Brewery & Taproom.
In the mood for some jazzy saxophone? The Shadbolt Centre is hosting the Grant Stewart Trio with Cory Weeds & Special Guests on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18. The Shadbolt is at 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Info: 604-205-3000.
Head to the South Burnaby United Church Hall on Saturday, Sept. 24 for a pancake and sausage breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Any kids who come in uniform – be it Scouts, Guides or sports – get in for free. Money raised goes to the church’s community outreach projects. South Burnaby United is at 7551 Gray Ave.
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