In the Community

Fewer low-income women and girls in the Lower Mainland will have to resort to shoplifting or using old rags or wadded-up toilet paper to meet their feminine hygiene needs thanks to a successful campaign led by the United Way of the Lower Mainland thi

Dining Out for Life fundraiser more important than ever to non-profit group A Loving Spoonful

Doing a little bit of good is never easier than on the day that raises funds for people affected by HIV/AIDS

Put on your dancing shoes and attend a beginner swing dance lesson at Confederation Centre on Saturday, March 17. The 8 to 9 p.m. class is free and will be followed by a dance. Confederation Centre is at 4585 Albert St.

Attend Knit2gether at the Tommy Douglas library branch (7311 Kingsway) on Saturday, March 10. Enjoy a couple hours, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., of knitting and conversation. Crochet, stitch and chat with like-minded people.

Local families are invited to get a jump – or is that a hop? – on Easter fun at Hillview Preschool. The preschool is hosting its 11 th annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Exercise those muscles outdoors this weekend. Take advantage of the fitness circuit at Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park (Byrne Road and Fraser Park Drive). The circuit, funded by fundraising efforts by Burnaby’s three Rotary Clubs, opened last year.

A special kind of theatre used to combat racism, hate and discrimination is coming to Burnaby. On Jan. 18, the province announced $224,000 in funding through the B.C. organizing against racism and hate program.

Save the date Meet your neighbours at the next Sharing Cultures Community Dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Burnaby Neighbourhood South House hosts a dinner every month, switching up the food and entertainment each time (February’s theme is Chinese).