In the Community

She wanted to volunteer with Big Sisters but didn't like the idea of daylong outings. So when Burnaby resident Kerry O'Donoghue heard about the organization's study buddy mentoring program, she knew it was the right fit.

If Mariam Larson had her way, people in the workplace would talk more openly about caring for their elderly parents.

The annual fall fair is coming up on Sept. 8 and 9 at Bonsor Recreation Complex. The fair, hosted by the South Burnaby Garden Club, is a judged showing of produce, flowers, plants, photos, wine, baking and canning - all from local gardeners.

Summer may be coming to an end, but don't tell that to the kids who attended a recent summer camp at the Burnaby Village Museum.

The City of Burnaby held a series of outdoor drawing workshops for people hoping to try their hand at art. The sessions, dubbed Art in the Park, ran this July and August in six local parks.

Summer may be coming to an end, but don't tell that to the kids who attended a recent summer camp at the Burnaby Village Museum.

The start of a new school year is always a bit of an adjustment in our time schedules from the lazy, hazy days of summer. Even people who are not parents are impacted by longer commuting times due to the increased traffic on the roads.

Caravan TV and the Afghan Association of B.C. are holding the second annual celebration of Afghan culture this Sunday at Burnaby's Confederation Park. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The B.C. Seniors Games came to a close on Aug. 25 with a gala afternoon ceremony at the Michael J. Fox Theatre.