The Heights Neighbourhood Association is looking for old pictures or films of Gilmore Community School for the 100th anniversary celebrations.
The association has commissioned local artist Yunuen Perez Vertti to direct a 30-minute film about the school’s history.
An estimated 30,000 students have attended Gilmore since the school opened in 1915, when much of the surrounding area was still farmland.
The association is looking for old eight- and 16-millimetre films or video of the school.
Anyone with stories to tell about Gilmore is encouraged to get in touch with project organizers.
Email [email protected].
Happy 100!
Happy birthday to Burnaby resident Ernest Stanley Cook, who turned 100 this month.
Cook, who goes by Stan, celebrated his induction into the centenarian club on March 10. Stan is a resident at Harmony Court, a seniors’ residence on Canada Way in the Edmonds neighbourhood.
“He loves to talk and tell stories and jokes,” said Stan’s doctor, Bernadette Bradbury, in an email to the NOW. “He does enjoy his pub nights and is a lovely elder who has been an inspiration to me in the six years I have been caring for him in my practice.”
Sing-along at Bonsor
The Next Bonsor Seniors Sing-along is set for Thursday, April 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. Local crooner Henry Thompson organizes the event at the Bonsor Recreation Complex, at 6550 Bonsor Ave.
There will be singing, and a piano player to accompany the crowd.
Immigration law
The Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch is hosting a info session on immigration law on Thursday, April 16 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Malvin Harding, a barrister and solicitor with immigration and refugee law experience, will be leading the session.
Harding is a member of the Surrey Bar Association.
The event is free, but registration is required. Register by phoning 604-436-5400 or go online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
