Saturday, April 11
Giant indoor yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bake sale, plants and jumble sale, Burnaby North Lawn Bowling Clubhouse. North End of Confederation Park.
Monday, April 13
B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society meeting, 7:30 p.m. at St. Helen's Catholic Church gym, 3871 Pandora St. Refreshments served. Info: Fran 604-591-3262 or Elsie, 604-299-5438.
Tuesday, April 14
Free workshop on memory and aging, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. Workshop will provide info on maintaining and improving memory, and advice on when to seek professional help. Registration/enquiries: Carol at 604 431-4131 ext.27, [email protected].
Asian Women Business Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Garden Restaurant, 3355 North Rd. Burnaby. Invite a friend, co-worker or relative as well. $30/person includes seven-course meal, jewelry fashion show, networking and door prizes. Call Suyin 604-931-4800 for advanced ticket purchase. Tickets will sell out fast.
Thursday, April 16
Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in Burnaby who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session on from 10 a.m. to noon, at #200-906 Roderick Ave. in Coquitlam. For further information or another session date, please call our North Fraser Recruitment Team at 604-764-8098.
Immigration law presentation, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Find out the basics of immigration law and get a broad overview of applying for permanent residence under the various categories, from Express Entry to Family Sponsorship. Also, find out when you need to instruct a lawyer during the process, and how you can protect yourself from scams. Presenter: lawyer Malvin Harding. Program is free and co-sponsored by the People's Law School. To register, call 604-436-5400 or register online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Friday, April 17
Retirement and Legacy Financial Planning Workshop, Bob Prittie Metrotown branch, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Financial advisor Gloria Chen presents an educational workshop on retirement and legacy planning. Free, but registration is required. Email [email protected] or phone 778-846-2718.
Saturday, April 18
Spring Market, at the Vista Boutique at the New Vista Care Home, 7550 Rosewood St., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations of good quality adult clothing and household items are appreciated. Funds raised in the boutique support special programs for the care home elders. Phone: 604-527-6226.
B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society Spring plant, bake and craft sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Van Dusen Gardens, Vancouver. Info: 604-299-5438 or 604-336-3251.
Planning your garden, free workshop, hosted by Burnaby Food First, 10 a.m. to noon, Goodlad Community Garden, in the backyard, 7912 Goodlad St. Learn how to plan your garden and start thinking about the veggies you want to grow this season. Outdoor event; dress for the weather, runs rain or shine. Call 604-618-3581 or email [email protected] to register. Space is limited.
Friday, April 24
Business women lunch party, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Garden Restaurant, 3344 North Rd. Please invite a friend, co-worker or relative as well. Tickets: $25/person includes eight-course meal, networking and door prizes. Buy tickets by April 23;call 604-931-4800.
Art Together, 6 to 9 p.m., Shadbolt Centre, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Art show features work by artists, some of whom have developmental disabilities. Free admission. Presented by L'Arche Greater Vancouver.
Saturday, April 25
Maywood Community School flea market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4567 Imperial St. Door prizes and concession. Table rentals are $10, call 604-664-8208 to reserve. Admission: 50 cents.
Annual plant sale, hosted by the South Burnaby Garden Club, at All Saints Anglican Church, 7405 Royal Oak Ave., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Club members will be selling perennials, bedding plants, garden tools and more. There will also be a garage sale and baked sale.
Tuesday, April 28
Author Rachel Hartman reads from her new novel, Shadow Scale, at McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St., at 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Free, but space is limited. Register in person at the library or online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events/mcgill or call 604 299-8955.
