If you’re at all concerned about the planet, then you may want to check out this upcoming event.
North Burnaby resident Peter Cech and local librarian Lise Kreps are hosting a community documentary night on Thursday, Feb. 13 at McGill library branch, and they are showing Revolution, an award-winning documentary about saving the oceans and, ultimately, ourselves.
Director Rob Stewart is best known for his film Sharkwater, which is about saving sharks from extinction. While touring and showing his film, Stewart realized there were bigger threats facing the oceans, so he set out to make Revolution.
The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m., and after the film, someone from the Vancouver Aquarium will talk about the Ocean Wise program, which involves labelling sustainably sourced seafood so consumers can choose products that don’t damage the oceans.
The film is free but, as always, space is limited, so register online at bpl.bc.ca/events or in person at the library, or by calling 604-299-8955.
Temple tour
It sounds like the mosque tour in Burnaby was a hit. More than 60 people showed up to tour the Masjid al-Salaam and Education Centre on Canada Way as part of a new series put on by the Burnaby Inter-Faith Project.
“The Burnaby Inter-Faith Project has organized some great events in the past, but this one was the best yet,” said Wanda Mulholland, one of Burnaby’s foremost advocates for the homeless.
The next inter-faith tour is at the Guru Ravidass Sabha Temple, at 7271 Gilley Ave. on Thursday, Feb. 13. There’s a tour of the Sikh temple from 6 to 7 p.m., and a vegetarian dinner from 7 to 7:45 p.m. The tour is free, but register online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BIPT_Sikh_Temple_Tour.
The idea behind the event series is to build knowledge and understanding between the city’s diverse faiths.
Helpers sought
The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C., one of our favourite sources for stories, needs more volunteers.
The association is based at Burnaby Lake and helps injured or orphaned wildlife recover, and they need people to answer the wildlife help line, help with summer nature camps for kids, or transport volunteers who may be called out to pick up an animal.
“If you want to help sick and injured wildlife, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved,” said volunteer coordinator Stefanie Broad.
Last year, the association broke its own record and helped 4,131 animals. To sign up, or for more information, call 604-526-2747 or go to www.wildliferescue.ca.
Happy birthday
Yet another Burnaby resident turned 100 recently. Susan Elliott, a former Burnaby teacher, celebrated her birthday on Jan. 19, and nearly 50 friends and family members attended. The party was held at the Willingdon Care Centre, where she lives. Elliott’s husband, whom she met in the 1930s, worked as a principal in the Burnaby school district, and the two were strong believers in education. At the party, Elliott greeted all of her guests personally and received a floral arrangement from Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan.
