In the Community

Men, seniors and children sought for kimono fashion show

It’s been a project two years in the making, and last month Burnaby firefighters made good on a promise to deliver a retired fire truck to firefighters in Nicaragua.

Do you have a brilliant idea to improve your neighbourhood and bring people together? The Burnaby Neighbourhood House may have some money for you through the annual small grants program.

Making plans for the weekend? Rain or shine, we've got some good ideas for your Saturday and Sunday. 1. Learn how to make sushi at the Famous Chef’s Cooking Class on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres.

SPOTLIGHT ON Sanity saving fun for little folk (and moms) HELP, PLEASE GET ME OUT OF THE HOUSE! If you’re parenting small kids, you know that sometimes those rainy winter days can drag on.

Profile: Carolyn Thauberger Occupation: retired teacher Passion: Nordic costumes and textiles Why she’s in the news: For Carolyn Thauberger, Nordic design is a family affair.

Profile of a quilter: Carol Pettigrew, retired teacher and Edmonds resident for 45 years. She started quilting roughly five decades ago with her grandma and now teaches quilting classes.

Name: Neill Vanhinsberg, local librarian and avid birdwatcher Tell me about your event: We’re basically going to stroll around the park and see what we can see in terms of birds. It’s April and it will be the height of migration.

Do you have under-fives in the house? Parents with preschoolers are invited to attend a free Healthy Kids Preschool Fair at Cameron Recreation Complex (9523 Cameron St.) on Tuesday, March 8. The fair runs from 9:30 a.m.