THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.
Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.
Librarians' Choice: Historical, McGill branch of the Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. 7 to 8: 30 p.m. Take a trip through history with a selection of fiction and non-fiction books. Burnaby librarians present fast-paced reviews of enjoyable, thought-provoking historical novels. Free event, but space is limited. Register online at www.bpl. bc.ca/events/mcgill/ or in person at the McGill information desk or by phone at 604-2998955. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Open house, put on by the Hillview Parent Participation School, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4340 Carson St. For more info, call 604-431-0119.
Garage sale, South Burnaby United Church, 7591 Gray Ave. 9 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by As One That Serves men's club, with proceeds to worthy charitable causes.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Carmen Miranda-themed tea, featuring a performance by popular entertainer Colleen Durdon, tasty treats and a fun atmosphere, Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St. 1: 30 to 3 p.m. Advance tickets $6 for Confederation Seniors Centre members and $7 for other senior guests.
2013 Lantern Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tian-Jin Temple, 3426 Smith Ave. Spread some luck by enjoying great food, creating your very own lantern, solving riddles for prizes and other festive activities for the whole family. Free admission. Info: 604-5689980.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage and socializing. Bonsor Seniors Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., 9: 30 to 11: 15 a.m. Info: 604439-1456.
Salsa Speakers Toastmaster club, 6: 45 to 8: 15 p.m. 3605 Gilmore Way. Admission is free for guests. For more info, call 604-872-1484 or 604-4351578.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Burnaby Philosophers Café event, Burnaby Public Library main branch at 6100 Willingdon Ave. 7 p.m. Topic: The New Generation Gap? Financial inequities, who are the possible winners and losers? Have baby boomers been getting too many perks from the government, leaving younger generations to pay the price? A discussion with Don Cayo, business columnist with The Vancouver Sun. Join moderator Randall MacKinnon in a riveting discussion. Please call 778-7825215 or visit www.philos pherscafe.net for more information. Admission is free.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church. Clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Donations welcome.
Drop-in blood pressure clinic, including height/weight monitoring, health information and consultation and more. Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Info: 604-524-9060.
