Film buffs, mark this one down.
A free screening of Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story is on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Burnaby Central Secondary. The thought provoking documentary investigates how we waste 40 per cent of our food.
Producer and co-star Jen Rustemeyer, a Leo-award winner, will be at the screening.
“This an opportunity for students and community members to watch the film, ask Jen questions and explore food waste issues in Burnaby,” reads a press release.
The event is being put on by Burnaby Food First, a non-profit group concerned about food security, and ACE-IT Cooks Training Program.
The screening, from 6 and 8:30 p.m., is free. Registration is required, so visit tinyurl.com/zzekzuh. There will be refreshments. The school is at 6011 Deer Lake Parkway.
Christmas open house
MP for New Westminster-Burnaby Peter Julian is hosting his annual Christmas open house on Saturday, Dec. 10.
The holiday event is at Sapperton Pensioners Hall, at 318 Keary St. in New West, between 2 and 4 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to bring their friends and family. There will be live entertainment, refreshments and children’s activities.
For more information, call 604-775-5707.
Photos with Saint Nick
Santa Claus has arrived at Metropolis at Metrotown.
He’ll be available for pictures until Christmas Eve. You can find the Big Guy on the lower level of the grand court, near Toys “R” Us. Photos are by donation (minimum $2) and are available digitally via email. You will receive an email with a link to download your photos, so print as many copies as you wish.
Hours are as follows: Monday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. On Sundays in November, Santa is available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3 to 6 p.m. On Sundays in December, he’s there from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.; and on Christmas Eve, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.
All proceeds are donated to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau.
A carnival for the Christmas Bureau
Here’s another local event that will benefit the Burnaby Christmas Bureau.
Burnaby North Secondary school club, Christmas Cheer, will be hosting a Christmas carnival for children in kindergarten to Grade 3. All donations go directly towards the bureau, which helps low-income families, seniors and people who are at risk of homelessness by giving them food, clothing and toys at Christmastime. Each year, the club strives to raise $10,000.
The carnival is from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9. The school is 751 Hammarskjold Dr. Everyone is welcome.
