Saturday, May 7
- Lawn bowlers wanted, Burnaby North Lawn Bowling Club open house, 1 to 4 p.m., north end of Confederation Park at Willingdon and Penzance. Give it a try!
- Darkness into Light, a five-kilometre walk at Burnaby Lake. Walk begins at 4:30 p.m. Event is about support for mental illness and suicide prevention. Friends and families of all ages (including pets) are welcome to walk to show support. To register visit the Darkness Into Light Vancouver page on Facebook.
- Tian Jin Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 3426 Smith Ave. Tian-Jin Temple’s annual festival includes food, fun games for the whole family, interactive games and craft booths, a health clinic, authentic Taiwanese food, performances and prizes. Info: www.tianjintemple.org.
- Spring Bazaar, plant sale and Japanese book sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Food vendors will also showcase a selection of popular Japanese festival snacks, food and drinks. Event includes the largest Japanese book sale in town, with more than 30,000 prime condition used books, comics and magazines for a discounted prices. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.
Sunday, May 8
- Tian Jin Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 3426 Smith Ave. Tian-Jin Temple’s annual festival includes food, fun games for the whole family, interactive games and craft booths, a health clinic, authentic Taiwanese food, performances and prizes. Info: www.tianjintemple.org.
Monday, May 9
- Healthy brain workshop, MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants, 5902 Kingsway, noon to 2 p.m. Maintain a healthy brain. Learn strategies and set goals to reduce stress and reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s. Language support available upon request. In partnership with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Free. Register at 604-438-8214.
- I Belong, peer support group for LGBTQ immigrants and refugees. Takes place in a transit-friendly area near Royal Oak (location provided upon registration), 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Meet new people, make friends and participate in fun activities in a safe, culturally sensitive space. I Belong is a free program that values diversity and self-determination. You know what is best for you; we are here to listen to what you have to say, not tell you want to do. Free. Language support is available upon request. Registration: 604-254-9626.
Tuesday, May 10
- Planning financially for your new arrival, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway. Are you expecting a new arrival or know someone who is planning for a new family. The library and Credit Counselling Society want to help you consider any expenses that can arise along with your new bundle of joy. Info and registration at 604-522-3971, in person or at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
- Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in New Westminster and Burnaby who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session from 10 a.m. to noon at #200 – 906 Roderick Ave. in Coquitlam. For further information or another session date, call the North Fraser Recruitment Team at 604-764-8098.
Wednesday, May 11
- Burnaby Historical Society presents Lisa Codd, curator of Burnaby Village Museum, with her talk on the history of Barnet Village at the Carousel Pavilion, 7 p.m., 6501 Deer Lake Ave.
Thursday, May 12
- Teen Makerspace: Zombie Cookies. Anyone in grades 6 to 9 are welcome to come and create their own zombie cookies. Supplies and instruction provided for this free program. Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Info and registration at 604-297-4809, in person or at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
- Factors to consider when choosing a career, a workshop to explore the importance of the assessment of your values, interests, transferable skills and personality style, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch, Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Also covers mentoring, networking, conducting research meetings and provides a framework and strategies for career exploration. This free workshop is presented in partnership with the Immigrant Services Society of B.C. Register at 604-436-5400 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events. For info contact Sabine Schreiber at 604-395-8000 ext. 1276 or [email protected].
- Renting it Right, a free online course created by the Justice Education Society and the Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre (TRAC) that helps tenants find the right rental options, understand the rental process and learn about tenant rights and responsibilities, 2 to 4 p.m., MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants, 5902 Kingsway. Computers and support for those with low computer literacy skills provided. Free. Register at 604-438-8214.
- Edmonds Health Watch program, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., Arts Room, Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St. Drop-in blood pressure, massage, fitness fun, therapeutic touch, etc. A presentation will be done at 10 a.m. on “Hearing Helper.” Info at 604-297-4901.
Friday, May 13
- Gardening for Newbies, 1 to 2 p.m., Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway. Join the library and Victory Gardens to learn how to set up your own vegetable garden. This hour-long demonstration will give you the tools to get started so you can enjoy a summer bounty. Info and registration at 604-297-4809, in person or at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
- B.C. Housing and Rental Assistance workshop, MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants, 5902 Kingsway, 2 to 4 p.m. Step-by-step directions for applying for subsidized housing: confirming your eligibility, applying for the Housing Registry, nonprofit and cooperative housing providers, etc. Free. Register at 604-438-8214.
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