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Top five things to do in Burnaby this weekend

Don’t miss Alun-Alun Indonesia 2016, on Saturday, Oct. 8 noon to 5 p.m. This annual celebration of Indonesian heritage is open to the general public for the first time. The event features traditional Indonesian food and performing arts.
Jennifer Moreau
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  1. Don’t miss Alun-Alun Indonesia 2016, on Saturday, Oct. 8 noon to 5 p.m. This annual celebration of Indonesian heritage is open to the general public for the first time. The event features traditional Indonesian food and performing arts. Admission is $3, but attendees must sign up for association membership because of food safety regulations. The festival takes place at the Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., and it’s hosted by the Permai B.C. Association. Info www.permaibc.ca.
  2. Do you have a new or gently used bike helmet you don’t need? Dennis Baker, a local Lions Club member, is collecting helmets to give away with the bikes he refurbishes for kids at Christmas. The market is on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each helmet donation will get you one entry in a draw for a $25 gift certificate to the market. The Burnaby farmers’ market is at 4949 Canada Way.
  3. Take a healing walk on Monday, Oct. 10, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The Burnaby Hospice Society is leading a mindful walk in the woods for people suffering the loss of a loved one. Meet at the Burnaby Mountain Golf Course, in the parking lot next to the clubhouse. Along the way, there will be informal, peer support for those who are grieving. For more information, visit burnabyhospice.org.
  4. Relax and enjoy good company at the Tommy Douglas library with the Knit2gether group on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All skill levels are welcome in this drop-in crocheting and knitting circle, so don’t feel intimidated if you’re a newbie. The group is very friendly and informal. There will be a few needles and some yarn available, but participants should bring their own supplies. This is a free event, and registration is not required. The branch is at 7311 Kingsway.
  5. Get your children involved in chess this Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Bob Prittie Metrotown branch from 2 to 3:30 p.m. All kids aged five to 12 are welcome. Burnaby Junior Chess Club member Curtis Lister will facilitate the group. This is a drop-in program with informal chess games. Admission is free, but register by calling the library at 604-436-5430. The branch is at 6100 Willingdon Ave.

Send Top 5 suggestions to jmoreau@burnabynow.com. Events must be on Saturdays or Sundays only.