Movers & Shakers: Yoga studio raises money for kids’ program

Get sweaty for a good cause, every Friday night at Moksha Yoga Burnaby.

Each month, the crew at Moksha choose a charity to fundraise for, and this month’s chosen charity is Big Brothers and Sisters of Vancouver. So far, they’ve raised $150 but are aiming for more. Help out by donating a minimum of $5 when you take part in the class July 28 (today). The weekly by-donation yoga class starts at 6:30 p.m.

You can pre-register for a spot online at burnaby.mokshayoga.ca. Moksha Yoga Burnaby is located at 4701 Hastings St.

Lunch and learn

Considering joining the Burnaby Board of Trade? Join board of trade staff for a special lunch and learn on Thursday, Aug. 10.

The free event runs from noon to 1 p.m. and includes a light lunch. After lunch, guests will hear from board of trade president and CEO Paul Holden, member services manager Marisol Sanchez, marketing, programs and sustainability manager Tessa Vanderkop and policy and events manager Cory Redekop about the benefits and services available to board of trade members.

To register, call 604-412-0100. The lunch will take place at the board of trade office, 201-4555 Kingsway.

What are you craving?

Get your appetites ready, Crave the Heights is back for another year.

From Aug. 16 to 30 explore everything the Heights has to offer to satisfy your culinary cravings. There will be $50 fixed menus, happy hour specials, $10 appie deals plus live music and street buskers on select evenings, according to a press release.

“This two-week dining showcase is best paired with good company, so be sure to bring your loved ones, family, friends, and colleagues for a special evening of socializing on the Heights,” reads an event notice.

There will also be a chance to win a $500 raffle prize just for eating at a participating restaurant.

For more details, go to cravetheheights.com.

Kudos

Once again, I’d like to congratulate the Burnaby Board of Trade on a successful membership drive and fundraiser last month.

The total money raised was $8,100 for four chosen charities, including Burnaby Community Services, Canada Scores Vancouver, Burnaby Neighbourhood House and the Down Syndrome Research Foundation.

In all, 53 new members were recruited by four member-led teams, and for every new member they recruited, the board of trade donated $100 to the team’s partner non-profit.

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