FRIDAY, APRIL 6
Story Time features special guest reader, from Coles Books, who will read an Easter tale, 1 p.m. Followed by special Easter crafts. Brentwood Town Centre, 4567 Lougheed Highway.
SATURDAY, APRIL 7
Bunny's Got Talent Easter Show, 11: 30 a.m. and 2: 30 p.m., Brentwood Town Centre. Mossop will be auditioning to be Brentwood's next Easter Bunny, and the host and children will act as judges for Mossop as he proves through song, dance and the bunny hop that he's got what it takes to be the next top Easter Bunny.
Easter Carnival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lougheed Town Centre. The shopping centre's Easter carnival will feature a bouncy castle, cotton candy, face-painting, games and prizes.
Bunny meet-and-greet, 1 to 1: 30 p.m., Brentwood Town Centre. Mossop the Easter Bunny will be hopping through the mall visiting children - and handing out some sweet treats.
TUESDAY, APRIL 10
ESL conversation circles, practise your English and meet people in a friendly, relaxed environment, Burnaby Public Library, Bob Prittie Metrotown branch program room, 6100 Willingdon Ave., 7 to 8 p.m. Sessions are drop-in; registration not required. Free. Info: 6044365400.
Burnaby RCMP community safety forum, University Highlands Elementary School, 9388 Tower Road, 6 to 8 p.m. Burnaby RCMP Chief Supt. Dave Critchley, along with other municipal officials and community representatives, will be on had to answer questions and concerns.
THURSDAY, APRIL 12
Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Burnaby United Church, at Rumble and Gray. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.
Drop-in blood pressure, weight monitoring, health info, exercise and guest speaker or presentation at Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Suggested donation $2. Info: 604-524-9060.
Homegrown Gourmet: Gardening for Foodies, 7 p.m. McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Andrea Bellamy, author of Sugar Snaps & Strawberries: Simple Solutions for Creating Your Own Small-Space Edible Garden will inspire you to grow fresh, seasonal food - from heirlooms and other unusual edibles to the everyday exotic. Please note: This event is already full; however if anyone cancels their registration then signups will re-open online. Check http: //bpl.bc.ca/events/ home-grown-gourmet-gardening-for-foodies a few days before the event.
SATURDAY, APRIL 14
Ninth annual Burnaby Festival of Volunteers, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Brentwood Town Centre. Learn about community issues and celebrate the dedication and commitment of volunteers. Info: 604-294-5533 or www. volunteerburnaby.ca.
Giant Indoor Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Burnaby North Lawn Bowling clubhouse (north end of Confederation Park). Sale will include baked goods, plants and a snack bar.
SUNDAY, APRIL 15
Ivy pull at Burnaby Lake Park, as put on by the Lower Mainland Green Team, 1 to 4 p.m.
MONDAY, APRIL 16
Drop-in blood pressure, weight monitoring, health info, exercise and guest speaker or presentation at Bonsor Seniors Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave. 9: 30 to 11: 15 a.m. Suggested donation $2. Info: 604-439-1456.
Parkinson's support group meeting, 1 to 3: 15 p.m. at Confederation senior's centre. Cost $2 per session. Participants will share coping skills, information and gentle movement.
The Clean Bin Project documentary film, 7 p.m. McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. The Clean Bin Project has won seven film festival awards and inspired audiences across North America. Filmmaker Jen Rustemeyer will be in attendance to answer questions after the screening. Co-sponsored with local non-profit environmental groups Village Burnaby and the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition Burnaby group. More info and registration at http: //bpl.bc.ca/ events/the-clean-bin-projectdocumentary-film
TUESDAY, APRIL 17
ESL conversation circles, practise your English and meet people in a friendly, relaxed environment, Burnaby Public Library, Bob Prittie Metrotown branch program room, 6100 Willingdon Ave., 7 to 8 p.m. Sessions are drop-in; registration not required. Free. Info: 6044365400.
Burnaby crime free multihousing workshop, 8: 30 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. at the City of Burnaby council chambers 4949 Canada Way. This workshop is open to everyone and not just residents of Burnaby. Info: Darseen Pooni at 604-294-7508.
Belly Dancing for Seniors, Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., 11 a.m. to noon, please pre-register. $31.70 for 10 sessions. Info: 604-297-4580.
Free Geek: Ethical Computer Recycling and Rebuilding, 7 p.m. McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Learn how you can recycle a broken computer and help the environment, earn a free computer by volunteering, or buy a refurbished computer for as little as $35.
THURSDAY, APRIL 19
Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Burnaby United Church, at Rumble and Gray. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.
Drop-in blood pressure, weight monitoring, health info, exercise and guest speaker or presentation at Edmonds Community Centre for 55+, 7282 Kingsway. 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Suggested donation $2. Info: 604-524-9060.
FRIDAY, APRIL 20
Farewell party for St. Thomas More Collegiate's 50-year-old gym, 7 to 9 p.m. If you're planning to come, please RSVP by April 13 to Jen Jayme at jen.shelnutt@ stmc.bc.ca or (604) 521-1801 ext 131.
SATURDAY, APRIL 21
Tian Jin Culture Celebration Festival, presented by the Chinese Taoism Kuan Kung Association, 8: 30 a.m. opening ceremony. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Tian Jin Cultural Celebration Festival. Event includes dance, music, art, and food of diverse cultures. Free admission. 3426 Smith Ave. For more info, call 604-568-9880, email info@ tianjintemple.org or go to www.tianjintemple.org.
SUNDAY, APRIL 22
South Burnaby Garden Club Plant Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Buy-Low parking lot at Royal Oak & Rumble. Club members divide their perennials, flowering bushes, and other plants and make them available at low prices. Also featured this year are vegetable seedlings, herbs, patio mini gardens, hanging baskets, and refurbished tools for sale at reasonable prices.
Tian Jin Culture Celebration Festival, presented by the Chinese Taoism Kuan Kung Association, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event includes dance, music, art, and food of diverse cultures. Free admission. 3426 Smith Ave. For more info, call 604-568-9880, email [email protected] or go to www.tianjintemple.org.
MONDAY, APRIL 23
Drop-in blood pressure, weight monitoring, health info, exercise and guest speaker or presentation at Bonsor Seniors Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave. 9: 30 to 11: 15 a.m. Suggested donation $2. Info: 604-439-1456.
TUESDAY, APRIL 24
ESL conversation circles, practise your English and meet people in a friendly, relaxed environment, Burnaby Public Library, Bob Prittie Metrotown branch program room, 6100 Willingdon Ave., 7 to 8 p.m. Sessions are drop-in; registration not required. Free. Info: 6044365400.
THURSDAY, APRIL 26
Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Burnaby United Church, at Rumble and Gray. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.
Burnaby RCMP community safety forum, Lougheed Mall by The Bay, 6 to 7 p.m. Burnaby RCMP Chief Supt. Dave Critchley, along with other municipal officials and community representatives, will be on hand to answer questions and concerns.
