Drop into the Bill Copeland Sports Centre this weekend for a skate. There’s a public skate on Saturday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. and a family skate on Sunday, from 1:45 to 3:45 p.m. Kids under three get in for free, while skating fees for children 4 to 12, teens, students and adults range from $3.10 to $5.20. Skate rentals are available for $3. The centre does offer helmets at no extra charge, but it’s on a first come, first-served basis. Bill Copeland is at 3676 Kensington Ave.
Beginner, intermediate and advanced chess courses start up at Bonsor Recreation Complex on Sunday, Jan. 15, and run until March 12. The beginner class is on from 1 to 2:30 p.m. It’s a fun introduction to the basics, including tactics and strategies, and is great for kids who are new to the game. The intermediate and advanced classes go from to 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 6 p.m., respectively. The rec centre is at 6550 Bonsor Ave. The fee to participate is $88 for eight sessions. For more information, email [email protected] or go to burnabychessclub.com.
Head to Brentwood Town Centre for free yoga (yes, you read that right). Every Sunday from 10 to 11 a.m., Yoga Spirit and Wellness leads a community class by donation. This is a great opportunity to stretch, strengthen and revitalize your body to feel good heading into your week. No experience necessary, but bring a mat. Meet in the upper level across from SoftMoc Shoes.
Attention all parents with stubborn kids who don’t like brushing their teeth – the McGill library branch is hosting a workshop on Saturday, Jan. 14 that will discuss the steps you can take to prevent early childhood tooth decay and dental disease transmission. Dr. Edward Chin, who received his doctor of dental surgery from the University of Michigan and is trained in pediatric dentistry, will be presenting. The event, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., is free but seating is limited. Register online at bpl.bc.ca/events, in person or by calling 604-299-8955. The library is at 4595 Albert St.
The battle for top spot in the Pacific Junior B Hockey League’s Tom Shaw Conference enters its final four weeks on Jan. 15 when the Grandview Steelers host the third-place Richmond Sockeyes, 4 p.m. at the Burnaby Winter Club. Grandview precariously sits first, at 20-8-2-5, just one-point ahead of the Delta Icehawks and two ahead of the Sockeyes.
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