The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers for the annual Kettle Campaign.
The charity needs volunteers for shifts in the Metrotown area from Tuesday to Saturday.
The length of shifts can vary, but the Salvation Army is hoping people can do two to four hours. Volunteers stand with the signature kettles and ring bells to attract attention and hopefully donations. The campaign runs until Dec. 24. Money raised goes towards the Salvation Army's community programs in south Burnaby. To sign up, call 604-437-1521 or email [email protected].
Free film screening
Swing by the McGill library branch on Tuesday, Dec. 9 for a free screening of Just Eat It, an award-winning documentary about wasted food. The film examines how much food North Americans throw out, and it's apparently in the billions. Filmmakers Jen Rustemeyer and Grant Baldwin will be at the library to answer audience questions. The event runs from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Admission is free, but space is limited and spots are filling up fast, so save a seat by calling 604-299-8955, or register in person at the library. McGill is at 4595 Albert St.
Pumpkin parade
Burnaby's first pumpkin parade was a smashing success. Local librarian Lise Kreps organized the event for Nov. 1, and people brought 178 carved jack-o-lanterns to light and line up in Confederation Park. In all, roughly 250 people attended, Lise says, and all of the pumpkins were composted afterwards. The idea is to show off everyone's carving skills and gather neighbours in the community the day after Halloween.
"It went really well, and it was exactly as I hoped. People were meeting each other, talking to each other," Lise said.
Lise is hoping to make the parade an annual affair. Search for Burnaby Heights Pumpkin Parade on Facebook to see photos and videos from the event.
Help for immigrants sought
SUCCESS's settlement office in Burnaby is looking for volunteer mentors to help immigrants find work in their field in Canada.
Volunteers can start as soon as possible. They are matched with an individual or a group of people who need a mentor with a similar professional background. The mentors need to attend an orientation session and commit to 10 hours over a period of three months. To sign up, either as a mentor or a mentee, call Gina Hong 604-430-1899 ext. 109.
