1. Welcome the Year of the Dog in the Heights on Saturday, Feb. 24. Hastings Street, between Gamma and Boundary, will once again come alive with music and dance, and shoppers will be treated to fortune cookies and red envelopes (they contain special messages and a chance to win various gift certificates).
2. Attend the Coldest Night of the Year walk for homelessness on Saturday, Feb. 24. The event raises funds for The Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby and Burnaby Community Services, two non-profits that help the city’s most needy. Each participant walks 2, 5 or 10 km. It’s happening at Marlborough Elementary School (east gym), 6060 Marlborough Ave. Registration opens at 4 p.m. with opening ceremonies to follow and the walk kicking off at 5:15 p.m. Info: cnoy.org/location/Burnaby.
3. Try yoga at Brentwood Town Centre on Sunday, Feb. 25. Each Sunday, Yoga Spirit & Wellness leads the community class from 10 to 11 a.m. in the lower level of the mall, between Reitman’s and The Children’s Place. No experience needed, and participation is by donation.
4. Check out Metamorphosis Butoh at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts on Saturday, Feb. 24. This dance work stems from the premise that transformation is essential to the continuum of life and personal growth. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are $36 for adults and $15 for youth. To buy, visit tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
5. Green thumbs are invited to a workshop at the Tommy Douglas library branch (7311 Kingsway) on Saturday, Feb. 24 called Growing Organic Food: Winter Gardening. The class is for beginners and experts, and will be facilitated by amateur gardener Revel Kunz and Nadine Styan from My Garden Coach. This is a free workshop but seating is limited. Register by calling 604-522-3971, in person at the library or online at bpl.bc.ca/events
