ARTS CALENDAR

SUNDAY, JUNE 16

Burnaby Clef Society presents, a piano recital with honours students, 1 to 5 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, at 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Strawberry cake and tea served at intermission. Admission is free, and cost of tickets for the strawberry tea is yet to be determined.

Burnaby Public Library presents, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town, librarians will be reading excerpts from Stephen Leacock's 1912 book about a fictional town in Ontario. The readings will take place at the Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave., from 2 to 4 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Burnaby Community Camping Bureau.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

The Burnaby Lyric Opera presents, highlights from Gaetano Donizetti's comic opera, Don Pasquale - performed by Andrey Andreychik, Aaron Durand, Chloé Hurst and Martin Sadd, and conducted by David Boothroyd, beginning at 3 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets $15, from the box office - 604-205-3000. Info, www.burnabylyricopera. org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 30

Pandit Jasraj School of Music presents, The Living Legend, Pandit Jasraj, a Hindustani classical vocal concert, accompanied by Tripti Mukherjee on vocals and Samir Chatterjee on tabla, at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave. at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35, $50, $65 ($5 discount before June 10). Info: 604-879-8319.

ONGOING

Enjoy singing?, The Burnaby Hospital Choir is looking for sopranos and altos. Music is light and varied. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the hospital. To register or for more info, call 604434-9737 or 604-434-6745.

Wild West CanCan Dancers Society, looking for new members to join. Practices are alternating Tuesdays and Wednesdays near Lougheed SkyTrain station. Dance experience an asset, but not required. Info: www. wildwestcancan.ca or contact [email protected].

Burnaby International Folk Dancers, meet every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave. Learn folk dances from around the world, all levels welcome, no partner needed. Info: 604-436-9475.

Line dancing at Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave. Beginners welcome, moderated exercise for body and brain. Mondays at 10 a.m. Info: Georgie at 604-5225647.

Sing Your Heart Out with the Maple Leaf Singers, a unique six-part harmony show chorus. All welcome to audition, first sopranos particularly needed. Call Anne Baird at 604-922-9827 or email infor-mation@maple-leaf-singers. com. New handbell choir, for youth in Burnaby and New Westminster still has an opening for one or two more members. Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. Free registration. Info: 604597-3894.

Zumba Fitness Party, Taught by Claudia Houwers, 5: 30 to 6: 30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Royal Oak Community Church, 7175 Royal Oak Ave. Introductory drop-in price is $10 for first two classes. Info: Claudia at 604-785-4587.

Learn to dance for fun, Wednesday nights, 6050 Sussex Ave. 7 p.m. is help for beginners, 8 p.m. is intermediate lessons, 9 to 10: 30 p.m. is open dancing. $12 for two lessons and a dance, $3 for dance only (9 p.m.) Info: www.DanceForFun.ca or email [email protected]. No partner needed, all ages welcome.

The New Westminster and District Concert Band, looking for new members. They have a beginner band for people of any age who want to learn to play an instrument, and there are some instruments available to borrow. For those with experience, there is also an intermediate band, and a senior band for accomplished musicians. For info, call Jim at 604-434-9262 or see www. nwdband.com.

Friday night dances for 55plus, 7: 30 to 10: 30 p.m. at Confederation Centre, 4584 Albert St. Call 604-294-1936.

Burnaby Scottish Country Dance Club, meets Mondays, 7: 30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway. New members welcome, no partners or experience required. Drop in or call Susan, 604-451-1161 or Rosemary, 604-298-6552. Info: www.rscdsvancouver. org/burnaby.

Burnaby Writers' Circle, meeting the first Wednesday of each month, from 1: 30 to 3 p.m. in the program room at Confederation Centre, 4548 Albert St. Meetings are Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1. Call Ron Well at 604-945-5024 for more info.

Elgar Strings seeks violin, viola, bass and cello players to join their ranks. Orchestra meets at the Mormon church on Willingdon Avenue on Friday mornings at 10 a.m. If you would like to play but haven't done so for awhile, call to discuss the possibilities. Experienced players very welcome. Call Jill at 604-9262892.

Cameron Sunshine Sing-along, seeks volunteer musicians to play oldies music from the 1950s, '60s and '70s, for sing-alongs 1: 30 to 3: 30 p.m. every other Monday at Cameron Seniors Recreation Complex, 9523 Cameron St. Info: 604-420-6478.

Vancouver Firefighters Band Society, concert and marching band, looking for new members, especially woodwinds and percussion. Call for info: 604-444-3473. Leave message. Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 7: 30 p.m. in North Burnaby.

Musicians wanted to play music of the 1950s, '60s and '70s for Cameron Seniors Recreation Centre's Sunshine Sing-along, which runs every other Monday from 1: 30 to 3: 30 p.m., September to June. Instruments provided for pianists or drummers; all other musicians must provide own instruments. Call 604420-6478 to volunteer.

Singles Square Dance Club of B.C., seeks dancers to learn modern square dancing. No partner required; singles and couples welcome. Dancing begins Wednesday, Sept. 8. Beginner round dance classes start on Sept. 12. Classes at Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion, 6871 Roberts St. Info: Pat, 604-5224270; Sandi, 604-937-3220; or Nelson 604-254-2736.

Parade band, looking for new members. Men and women welcome. Uniforms provided. Info: Don, 604-946-8130.

Burnaby Writers' Society, meets on the second Thursday of each month from September to June, at Shadbolt Centre. New members and drop-in visitors welcome. Info: [email protected].

Melodious Mandolins, rehearse Wednesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. in central Burnaby or Sapperton in New Westminster.

The group performs two to four times a month for residents of care facilities, mostly old-time tunes and folk songs from around the world. If you play guitar, bass viol (own instrument not required) or mandolin, call Cathy at 604-433-2762 for details and exact location.

Cameron Seniors Choir, seeks enthusiastic singers to join every Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Cameron Recreation Complex, 9534 Cameron St. Info: 604-421-5225 or 604420-6478.

Spoken Ink reading series, presented by Burnaby Writers' Society every third Tuesday of the month (except July and August).

Poetry readings, open mic, at La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 E. Hastings (at Boundary). Info: www.BurnabyWritersNews. blogspot.com or bwscafe@ gmail.com.

Burnaby Artist Guild, welcomes new members interested in painting, for beginners and established painters. Meetings held Tuesdays at 7: 30 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. A variety of demonstrations and workshops are slated. Info: Judy Smith, 604-682-6720.

Richard Major Art Group, welcomes new members who are interested in painting, with meetings Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, for beginners and experienced painters working in all media. Info: Tellma: 604-2994053, or Pat, 604-434-3797.

Burnaby Hospital Pacemakers Choir, looking for sopranos and altos. Rehearsals Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Music is light and varied. Call 604-298-4843 or 604-434-9737.

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