Get out in the fresh air and hit up one of the city’s parks. Burnaby Lake Regional Park is the perfect place to reconnect with the natural world without leaving the city. There’s plenty of wildlife to take in, including bald eagles, belted kingfishers, osprey and even rare birds such as the small green-backed heron. Building a snowman is a must given this week’s snowy forecast. There are also various trails to hike. Just a reminder that skating is not allowed on lakes and ponds in Burnaby.
Mingle and network during Spotlight 17 in Vancouver, coming to Burnaby on Saturday, Jan. 7. This event will not only include exceptional training from some of Canada’s top leaders but will also have the honour of welcoming Nerium’s Roy Truett, the president of global sales and marketing. Registration is at 9 a.m. Training starts at 10 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and can be bought at eventbrite.ca. Search for Spotlight 17 in Vancouver. It’s at the Holiday Inn Express, 4405 Central Blvd.
Donate to the Cariboo Hill Secondary School dry grad fundraiser on Jan. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by and donate either bottles or clothing. Accepted items include attire for men, women and children; accessories (belts, hats, scarves and mitts); purses and wallets; shoes and boots; towels and table cloths; undergarments, nylons and socks; blankets, bedding and pillows; backpacks and bags; and curtains and linens. The school is at 8580 16th Ave. There’s a back parking lot off Armstrong Avenue.
Grab the kiddies and head to the McGill library branch on Saturday, Jan. 7. Children ages four and up are invited to drop in anytime between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. to play with the library’s extensive LEGO collection. Registration is not required, but come early as space is limited. Adults must accompany kids younger than 10. The library is at 4595 Albert St.
Check out the basketball action as St. Thomas More Collegiate hosts its 16-team senior boys’ Chancellor tournament. Among the contenders are ranked AAA-No. 2 STM, No. 3 Byrne Creek and AA-No. 1 St. Michael’s. Action began Wednesday and wraps up Saturday with a championship final, with a 6 p.m. tip-off. The school is at 7450 12th Ave.
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