Four Burnaby cadets from 759 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron are all learning to fly this summer on scholarships.
Derek Kwok and Justin Heussner are learning to fly at Abbotsford Airport with Coast Pacific Aviation, while Wen Shen Lee and Yu Chun Fu, both graduates from Burnaby North Secondary, are learning to fly at the Langley Airport.
“When you hear that only 36 scholarships were awarded, you realize what an amazing achievement it is for the squadron,” notes a press release.
Lee is excited about the opportunity.
“It’s not every day you get to fly a plane. Really, flying is so unnatural, you never know what might happen, and there are always things to do in the cockpit. I think that is why I love it a lot,” he says in the release.
To be selected for a flying scholarship, cadets have to complete an application, attend ground school and take an exam on the academic side of flight, have good grades in school and write their reasons for wanting to fly.
Fundraiser planned
The Burnaby Winter Club is hosting a fundraising dinner on Saturday, Aug. 26.
It’s all for Dan’s Legacy, a charity that supports at-risk youth in the Greater Vancouver area. The money raised will go towards its counselling and life-skills programs.
“Our community dinner is a relaxed, family-oriented event where we celebrate the achievements of the young people we’re working with, as well as our community partnerships,” says executive director Barbara Coates in a press release. “It’s a chance for people to come and enjoy amazing food, learn about the work we’re doing and help make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth.”
The appetizers and desserts will be provided by Burnaby’s very own chef Shay Kelly of The Caterer.
Tickets cost $75 each or $600 for a table of eight. To buy, visit tinyurl.com/DansDinner.
Dan’s Legacy was founded in 2006 in memory of Dan Snook, who died of a drug overdose at the age of 19. In the past three years, the charity has helped more than 150 youth overcome their challenges and lead productive and fulfilling lives.
Drop-in open house
Burnaby parents, mark your calendars.
The East Burnaby Family Place Society is hosting an open house on Friday, Aug. 25.
The organization is celebrating 25 years at 9877 Cameron St. There will be indoor and outdoor play areas with circle time at 12:30 p.m.
Crafts, snacks and drinks will be provided. The drop-in event is on from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome.
Mark your calendars
World Rivers Day celebrations return to the Burnaby Village Museum on Sunday, Sept. 23.
From 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., there will be hands-on activities for kids, environmental exhibitions, tours, demonstrations and a variety of children’s entertainers. Ginalina will be the headline performer.
The family-friendly celebration is free (except for rides on the carousel, which cost $2.65 each). The village is at 6501 Deer Lake Ave.
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