In the Community

SAVE THE DATE: Feb. 12 Family Day WHAT’S UP? The Family Day holiday is coming up quickly: it’s Monday, Feb. 12. Join in the fun with all kinds of family programs at Burnaby’s recreation facilities.

If you’re looking for some family fun for spring break but you don’t need full-time day camps, why not check out a Burnaby Public Library branch near you? The library is offering a number of programs for kids and teens over spring break, which runs M

Head to the BCIT Planetarium on Saturday, Feb. 3 for a laser and light show by Roundhouse Productions. Shows include Dark Side of the Moon, Gorillaz and Radiohead.

SAVE THE DATE: Feb. 14 Literary Speed Chatting WHAT’S UP? The Burnaby Public Library is hosting a new event for Valentine’s Day: Literary Friends Speed Chatting. WHEN AND WHERE? Wednesday, Feb. 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Check out the flea market at Confederation Community Centre on Saturday, Jan. 27. More than 50 tables of pre-loved items will be on display to comb through. Admission is free. The event is on from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The centre is a 4585 Albert St.

Burnaby Village Museum is giving local residents a chance to experience hands-on heritage and culture. The village is offering a number of winter workshops for adults delving into a variety of subjects, all aimed at people aged 16 and up.

What started as a casual conversation over coffee turned into an event that raised $106,000 for Rohingya refugees.

Parents of babies and preschoolers are invited out to join in the fun at the North Burnaby Healthy Kids Fair.

Head to the Burnaby Art Gallery (6344 Deer Lake Ave.) this weekend and check out their new exhibits: Molly Lamb Bobak: Talk of the Town, and Julie McIntyre: Travel Stories.