Things got a little messy at a Burnaby recycling facility recently.
The folks over at ABC Recycling kicked off their annual United Way workplace campaign on Nov. 3 with a special pie-in-the-face event. The fundraiser was meant to get employees “revved up for the launch,” Karen Bichin, community relations manager for ABC Recycling, wrote in an email.
For $5, employees could buy a pie made entirely of whipped cream and “smush” it into the face of one of the company’s senior managers.
And the fun didn’t stop there. CEO David Yochlowitz made a deal with his team that if they managed to raise $1,000 during the event, he would shave his head – well, they reached their target, and last week Yochlowitz shaved his head.
All the money raised will be donated to United Way as part of ABC’s workplace campaign.
Travel with the board of trade
Ever dreamed of seeing the sights of India and China? Well, now’s your chance.
Experience India and China this spring with the Burnaby Board of Trade.
The local board of trade is inviting folks to take part in a 13-day tour of India and China from April 7 to 19. During the trip, you’ll visit Delhi, Agra (home of the Taj Mahal), Bharatpur, Jaipur and Beijing. While in Beijing, you’ll visit the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City.
The voyage includes daily buffet breakfast and dinners, sightseeing tours with an English speaking director, air-conditioned transportation, airfare and accommodations.
Learn more about the trip at one of the upcoming info sessions, planned for Nov. 23 (today) from 6 to 6:45 p.m.; Nov. 24 from 9 to 9:45 a.m.; and Dec. 8 from 5:15 to 6 p.m.
For more info go to, bbot.ca/programs/bbot-travel-program.
There’s a new toy store in town
Burnaby’s newest toy store is hosting its grand opening celebration this weekend.
Candy Apple Toy Company, at 4415 Hastings St., hopes to become a destination for toys in the city. It offers free play toys, mainstream and specialty toys, and educational toys. I checked out its website and if you’re looking for classic wooden building blocks and the like, they’ve got you covered.
Grand opening events kick-off Friday, Nov. 25 from 3 to 6 p.m. On Saturday, Princess Rapunzel will be stopping by for a visit from 12:30 to 2 p.m. followed by a visit by Princess Elsa on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.
Candice Brown, the owner of the new shop, has planned a bunch of other fun activities for the whole family, including daily giveaways and prizes, a magician and snacks and refreshments, so be sure to stop by. For details, go to www.candyappletoycompany.com.
Welcome to Burnaby, Candice!
Donations being accepted
If you’re planning a trip to Metropolis at Metrotown in the coming weeks, pencil in a visit to the Body Shop.
The purveyor of soaps, lotions and beauty products has partnered with Burnaby Family Life to collect donations for the organization’s Christmas campaign. All you have to do is donate your favourite Body Shop product. Burnaby Family Life will then give them to people in need during its Christmas initiative.
Can’t make it to the store in person? Donate to Burnaby Family Life directly at www.burnabyfamilylife.org/get-involved/donate.
Paw Spa hosting SPCA fundraiser
Burnaby’s WaterWorkz Paw Spa, which specializes in hydrotherapy and rehabilitation for pets, is holding a special fundraiser for the Burnaby SPCA on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For $20 you can bring your special furry friend in to have his or her photo taken just in time for Christmas.
“Colleen Murphy Photography will capture your furry loved one with a Christmas-themed backdrop,” read an event notice.
WaterWorkz will also be accepting donations of animal toys and canned cat and dog food for the SPCA. These, plus all proceeds from the photos, will be donated directly to the SPCA.
WaterWorkz is at 3831 Still Creek Ave.
For more info, go to facebook.com/bcspca.burnaby.
