THURSDAY, AUGUST 29
The last day of the free movies program at Civic Square, featuring two movies: Astronauts in our Community, from 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial from 8:30 to 10 p.m. For more information, visit www.burnaby.ca.
Celtic Folk Music Night with Blackthorn Band, playing at All Saints Anglican Church at 7405 Royal Oak Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12. For more information, call the church office at 604-433-0815.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
The Burnaby Multicultural Society is hosting a free housing workshop, explaining options for various care requirements and review the procedures to consider when looking for solutions for housing needs. The event runs from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at 6255 Nelson Ave. For more information, contact Carol at 604-431-4131 ext. 27, or email [email protected].
THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 5 TO 26
Every Thursday from Sept.
5 to 26, Thrift Shop Sale at South Burnaby United Church, 7591 Grey Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be clothes, household items, collectibles, books and more. Donations are welcome. For more information, call the church office at 604-434-8323.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Burnaby get-together, for people who are blind or visually impaired, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Maywood Community School, 4567 Imperial St. Admission is free, but register by emailing [email protected] or phone Nancy at 604-431-5095 by Aug. 26. Refreshments served, door prizes and information on resources will be available.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
South Burnaby Garden Club, hosting its annual fall fair on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 to 4 p.m. at Bonsor Community Centre at 6550 Bonsor Ave. The event is free admission. Pre-register on Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 1 to 7 p.m. It's
50 cents per exhibit, children 12 and under are free. Contact Dan at 604-526-4647 or visit www.southburnaby gardenclub.org for more information.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Burnaby French Language Preschool, open house and registration event from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the portable at École Marlborough School, 6060 Marlborough Ave. For more information, visit www.bflp.org or call 604-432-1323.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Burnaby Hospital Foundation, hosting the 15th Annual Rhythm of Life: The Run and Walk for Everyone, to raise funds for the hospital's most urgent equipment needs. The public is invited to run or walk the trails of Burnaby Lake Regional Park. The
event is followed by refreshments, live entertainment and family fun activities. Proceeds support the Healthy Heart Program and purchase equipment. For detail and to register, visit www.bhfoundation. ca or call 604-431-2881. Community barbecue at Cliff Avenue United Church, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at 1600 Cliff Ave. All are welcome. For more information, call 604-420-2621 or visit www.cliffavechurch.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
The Burnaby Historical Society, meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Burnaby Village Museum, carousel building at 6501 Deer Lake Ave. Guest speaker is Craig Bowlsby, who wrote the book, Empire of Ice. Members and the public are welcome to this free event. For more info, call 604-438-0377.
