A Burnaby seniors' choir is desperately seeking a conductor. The Bonsor Singin' Seniors is set to start regular Friday practices on Sept. 5, but their new conductor has fallen ill, so they need a replacement.
The volunteer choir director should have experience in training seniors singers and have strong skills in choral conducting and leadership. There are no administrative duties involved, and provided the current conductor recovers well, the opening may only be until Christmas.
The group is a four-part harmony choir, with up to 40 participants over the age of 55, and they perform in seniors' residences and care homes. Practices run every Friday, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Bonsor Recreation Complex, in the main building at 6550 Bonsor Ave. The choir is also looking for more male singers. For more information, contact choir president Christine Leston, at 604-516-0277.
Fall fair on
Mark your calendars for the South Burnaby Garden Club's fall fair Sept. 6 and 7.
The annual event showcases hundreds of displays from gardeners and homemakers (baking, canning, vegetables, wine, crafts and flowers, for instance). There will also be a tearoom, a draw for prizes, and baking and produce for sale. Admission is free. For more information, call 604-526 4647.
The event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 1 to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave.
Bike fair for kids
Don't forget the annual Community Bike Fair is set for Sept. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. The yearly fair, organized by local mom Tammy Ozero, was originally scheduled for June but was postponed because of the teachers' strike.
The fair draws anywhere between 200 to 300 people, mostly kids. This year's fair features a bike tricks show, an obstacle course, bike decorating, a kids' riding area and a station for minor repairs. The Burnaby Lougheed Lions Club, meanwhile, will be accepting donations of bikes, tricycles, helmets or bike parts. The Lions refurbish old bikes and give them to kids in need. To donate, call 604-540-4424.
The bike fair will take place rain or shine, and since there's a focus on safety, all participants must wear a helmet - those who don't have one will not be allowed to ride.
The event will be at Edmonds Community School, at 7651 18th Ave.
