- Feeling stressed out? Meditation is a perfect way to relax, and there’s a free session, specifically for stress management on Sunday, July 24, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Suman Kollipara of Peace Tree Innovations Society will be leading the meditation session at the Tommy Douglas library branch, at 7311 Kingsway. Info: 604-522-3971, www.bpl.bc.ca/events. Register online, in person or by phone.
- Do you live on Cumberland Place in Cariboo Heights? There’s a barbecue and block party for local residents on Saturday, July 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the east cul-de-sac in front of Lakepark Village, at 8580 Cumberland Pl. Local businesses in the neighbourhood and emergency officials have also been invited. RSVP to [email protected] or call 778-773-2552. Info: www.cumberlandplaceparty.eventbrite.ca.
- Fancy a little outdoor music? The Civic Square Summer Sunday Concert Series is on this Sunday, July 24, and this week’s performers are the B.C. Chinese Music Ensemble, playing from 6 to 6:45, followed by the Deep Cove Big Band, a swing group on from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Bring a blanket and some snacks and settle in for the evening. Civic Square is just outside the Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, at 6100 Willingdon Ave. The show goes on, rain or shine. Info: 604-297-4572.
- Celebrate in Fijian style this Saturday, July 23 at the annual Fiji Festival. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Swangard Stadium, at 3883 Imperial St. Admission is free, and there will be dancing, singing soccer games, a fashion show and vendors.
- Don’t miss the Kensington Community Fair on Saturday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Kensington Park on Kensington Avenue and Hastings Street. The annual event features crafts, musicians, face painting, a barbecue lunch and more. The North Burnaby Community Association, the City of Burnaby and Volunteer Burnaby are all sponsoring the fair.
- Head to Metrotown this weekend after you download the new Pokémon GO app, which is now available in Canada. Yes, the craze is a bit ridiculous, but this game is seriously fun and addictive, and Metropolis at Metrotown is one of the best places in the Lower Mainland to catch Pokémon critters. Other Burnaby hotspots include SFU and BCIT. Remember to keep your head up and be aware of your surroundings at all times. See related story on page 9 for more details.
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