Saturday, April 2
St. Francis de Sales Spring Fling, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at 6656 Balmoral St. Come check out one-of-a-kind chic - new and gently used items from numerous vendors.
Andrew Marcus & Jay Calder, A Concert for Compassion Canada, at Central Christian Assembly, 5855 Imperial St. 7 p.m. Andrew Marcus, three-time GMA nominated worship artist, will be perform songs from his new album Constant. Jay Calder, an award-winning acoustic guitarist will also perform, followed by info session on Compassion Canada, which helps poor children overseas. Tickets, $15, available online at https://andrewmarcusvancouver.eventbrite.ca.
The Journey, choir performance, 7 p.m. at Westminster Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 7925 10th Ave. Worship-focused musical with new arrangements of traditional hymns. Info: 604-524-6969.
Monday, April 4
Bonsor Health Alert program, 9 to 10:45 a.m. on the second floor at Bonsor 55+, 6533 Nelson Ave. Drop-in blood pressure, massage, light exercises, etc. Come and share your ‘Memories about a childhood friendship’ in our “Circle Share” at 10:30 a.m. Info at 604-297-4956.
Tuesday, April 5
Free personal planning workshop, 2:30 to 4 p.m., at the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. Learn about representation agreements and other legal documents for personal care, end-of-life care and financial matters. Info: 604 431-4131 ext.27, [email protected].
75 Ways to Save on Household Expenses, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Are you interested in finding ways to make your hard earned money go further? Check out this program presented by the library and the Credit Counselling Society, at the Tommy Douglas branch, 7311 Kingsway. Info: 604-522.3971, http://www.bpl.bc.ca/events. Register online or by phone for this lecture.
Grow your own food, free presentation, 7:30 p.m., South Burnaby Garden Club, open house, at Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., second floor.
Amanda Smith from Maples Living Discovery Garden and Leanna Hawkins on bale gardening and more. Info: [email protected].
Wednesday, April 6
Burnaby Rhododendron and Garden Society meeting, 7 p.m. in the Discovery Room, Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave. Speaker will be Paul Buikema on pest management, including the chafer beetle. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome. Info at www.brags.ca.
Thursday, April 7
Edmonds Health Watch program, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the Arts Room at Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St. Drop-in blood pressure, massage, light exercises, etc. A presentation will be done at 10 a.m. on “Live life better at Mulberry PARC”. Info at 604-297-4901.
Friday, April 8
Gilpin Elementary proudly presents the third annual Evening of Indulgence, at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets: $30, includes one drink, a dessert buffet, a raffle ticket and one spa service. Spa services include: mini-manicures, mini-facials/hand scrubs, henna, massage, reiki, threading and tarot card readings.
Tickets available at gilpin.sd41.bc.ca, (click on School Cash Online) or at the door. Info: [email protected].
Saturday, April 9
Eagle Creek Streamkeepers, annual salmon release, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Help release 50,000 chum in Eagle Creek at Charles Rummel Park, at Government Road and Lozells Avenue.
Knit2gether, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tommy Douglas library, 7311 Kingsway. Come knit, crochet and stitch with friendly, helpful people. A limited supply of yarn and needles are available for beginners to try. Everyone is welcome - all ages, all skill levels.
Pancake Breakfast at South Burnaby United Church Hall at 7591 Gray St., 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $7 per person over age 12; $3 per person between six and 12, inclusive; children under get in for free. Youth members of the Burnaby Metro Club or the Scouting or Guiding organizations wearing their uniform and accompanied by a parent will be charged $3 for the meal. All are invited. Info: 604-434-8323.
Burnaby Neighbourhood House hosts three preschool open house events at various times. Marlborough Preschool, 10 a.m. to noon, at 6060 Marlborough Ave. Gilpin Preschool, 1 to 3 p.m. at 5433 Ivar Place. Clinton Preschool, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 5858 Clinton St. Families with preschool-aged children can drop in to one or all of their three licensed preschool locations in Burnaby for children 2.5 to five years of age. Visit the classrooms, meet the teachers and learn about the programs.
Monday, April 11
Wills and Estates, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for this popular program to provide an introduction for how you can prepare your will and estate. The library is hosting this event in honour of Canadian Bar Association Law Week with support from the People’s Law School. Tommy Douglas branch, 7311 Kingsway. Info: 604-522-3971. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events. Register online or by phone.
Bonsor Health Alert program, 9 to 10:45 a.m. on the second floor at Bonsor 55+, 6533 Nelson Ave. Drop-in blood pressure, massage, light exercises, etc. Info at 604-297-4956.
Tuesday, April 12
Immigration Law workshop, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bob Prittie Metrotown branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave. An immigration lawyer will provide information on issues faced by permanent and temporary residents. Registration is required. Info: 604-436-5400, www.bpl.bc.ca/events. Register online or by phone for workshops.
Organizing Your Finances in one month, 7 to 8:30 p.m. There is a buzz to declutter your home, but have you done the same for your finances? The library is partnering with the Credit Counselling Society for a free program to help you get started. Tommy Douglas branch, 7311 Kingsway. Info: 604-522-3971. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events. Register online or by phone for this lecture.
Email events to calendarburnabynow.com.
