The Burnaby Village Museum kicks off Heritage Christmas this Saturday. There will be entertainment, including theatre performances, community choirs and musicians. Activities include kids’ crafts, Christmas films, blacksmith demonstrations, baking in the farmhouse and, of course, visits with Father Christmas. Heritage Christmas runs Nov. 19 to Dec. 9 from 1 to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 1 to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. From Dec. 10 to Jan. 2, it’s open daily from 1 to 9 p.m., and closed Dec. 24 and 25. Admission is free, but carousel rides are $2.60 each. For more information, visit burnabyvillagemuseum.ca.
Head over to Confederation Centre at 4585 Albert St., North Burnaby, and check out the flea market on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be more than 50 tables of pre-loved items on display. This is a great opportunity to clean out your cupboards or find yourself a great bargain. Buyers get in free. For more information, call 604-294-1936.
Get your kicks at the World Taekwondo junior championships as Burnaby welcomes more than 800 athletes from 100 countries. The international event, featuring 10 divisions of both male and female competitors, is on now until Nov. 20. Day passes are $18. It’s all happening at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre, at 3676 Kensington Ave. For tickets and information, visit burnabyjuniorchampionships.com.
Drop in to the Edmonds Community Centre on Saturday, Nov. 19 for an information session on the city’s new bi-weekly garbage pickup initiative, which goes into effect April 2017. City staff will be on hand to discuss what these changes will mean to your curbside collection. The community centre is at 7433 Edmonds St. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Those who can’t make it can stop by city hall during business hours, between Nov. 23 and Dec. 9, to learn more.
Love badminton? Bonsor Recreation Complex is hosting its annual mix-and-match doubles badminton tournament on Sunday, Nov. 20. Recreational and competitive women’s doubles (18 years and up) play from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m., while competitive men’s doubles (18 years and up) play from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $20 and includes plastic shuttles, prizes and refreshments. For more information or to register, visit tinyurl.com/jpsd58p.
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