THURSDAY, MAY 23
Librarians' Choice: Spring into Summer, 7 to 8: 30 p.m. at the Burnaby Public Library, McGill branch, 4595 Albert St. Looking forward to warmer weather and lazy days with a good book? Burnaby librarians will present fast-paced reviews of fiction and nonfiction books for spring & summer reading. Admission is free but space is limited; register online at www.bpl. bc.ca/events, by calling 604 299-8955, or in person at the library.
FRIDAY, MAY 24
Buckingham Elementary School Family Fun Night, from 5 to 9: 00 p.m. at Buckingham Elementary, 6066 Buckingham Dr. Come join this free family friendly event with street food vendors, including JAPADOG and Loving Hut Express (vegan) as well as games, a dunk tank, cake walk, face painting, silent auction and much more.
Ãcole Sperling School Fun Fair fundraiser, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Sperling Elementary, 2200 Sperling Ave. Fair includes pony rides, a Velcro wall, dunk tank, face painting, carnival games, silent auction, food, entertainment and much more. Money raised goes to building a new playground for the school.
Armstrong Elementary community carnival, with games of chance, face painting, dunk tank, cake walk, concessions, Midway games, silent auction, raffles etc. At Armstrong Elementary, 8757 Armstrong Ave., from 5 to 8 p.m.
Gilmore Country Carnival, Gilmore Community School, 50 S. Gilmore Ave., 4 to 9 p.m. Barbeque, lemonade, obstacle course, super slide, bouncy castle, bungee run, pony rides and more, including entertainment and a prize raffle. For more information, call 604-790-0301.
The Bonsor Singin' Seniors, free concert at Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave. Program includes show tunes, golden oldies and multicultural songs. Doors open at 1 p.m., concert from 1: 30 to 2: 30 p.m. Tea and coffee provided after the concert. Donations are welcome, and will go towards buying sheet music for 40 people.
SATURDAY, MAY 25
Community garage sale and fair, Nelson Avenue Community Church. Lots of bargains, toys, books, prizes, concession, games, face painting, story-telling and more. Tables are $15. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nelson Avenue Community Church, 5825 Nelson Ave. Info at www.nacchurch.org.
MONDAY, MAY 27
How to start a business in BC, presented by the Canadian Youth Business Foundation for people between 18 and 39 looking to start a business. Brendan Cooper, from Canadian Youth Business Foundation, will discuss how to establish good credit ratings, how to evaluate good and bad cash flows, and how to apply for CYBF financing and mentorship. This is an interactive session, so come prepared with questions. The event runs from 6: 30 to 8 p.m. at the Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch Library. The event is free but registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www.bpl.bc.ca/ events or call 604-436-5400.
TUESDAY, MAY 28
EPIC - Edmonds People in Community Residents Association - will be meeting at Edmonds Community School, 7651 18th Ave., at 6: 30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and join in with creating this vibrant new community resource. For further information please contact Lindy McQueen at 604-816-6876.
FRIDAY, JUNE 1
Hats Off Day, it's a party in Burnaby Heights, along Hastings St. from Boundary Rd. to Gamma Ave., as Heights merchants and the community "take their hats off" to customers, locals, and visitors. Festival features a colorful parade, a vintage car show, and a street festival featuring food, music, and fun for all ages. Event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for more information visit www. hatsoffday.com, or contact Sajeda Virji or Terri Smith at 604-294-8899, or info@burna byheights.com.
MONDAY, JUNE 3
Israel, Palestine . what's it all about? South Burnaby United Church at Gray Ave. and Rumble St., starts at 7 p.m. Come hear about the current situation overseas and hear about how efforts for hope and change. Speaker Rev. Marianna Harris with refreshments after the presentation. Suggested donation $10.
Wills workshop, Bob Prittie Metrotown branch of the Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., 7 to 8: 30 p.m. Do you have a will and is it up-to-date? Learn what should be included in a will and what is meant by legal terms such as executor, codicil and living will. An experienced lawyer will present the overview. This free workshop is presented in partnership with the Canadian Bar Association. Registration is required for this free workshop. Please register online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events or phone 604-436-5400.
THURSDAY, JUNE 6
Closing for the summer thrift shop sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Burnaby United Church, at Rumble Street and Gray Avenue, with clothing, household items, collectibles, books, toys and more.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society plant sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Royal Square Mall, Eighth Avenue and McBride Boulevard, New Westminster. Info: Pat at 604921-7042.
