SATURDAY, 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 with food, music and fun for all ages. Event runs from 9: 30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit www.hatsoffday. com, or contact Sajeda Virji or Isabel Kolic at 604-294-8899, or info@burn abyheights.com.
Kimono and Japanese gifts sale, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. For all ages. First sale of this year. Lots of new items. Kimono, yukata, tabi socks, geta sandals, obi, kimono, hair and fashion accessories, animal charms, jewelry, gift items and more. No food tables. Partial proceeds to be donated towards Japan tsunami relief. For more information, visit www. pacwestie.com/event or call 604-736-0966.
MONDAY, JUNE 3
B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Helen's Catholic Church, 3871 Pandora St. Refreshments will be served. For more information call Fran at 604-391-3262 or Elsie at 604-299-5438. Also meets again on Monday, July 8.
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 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.
Ironmen Show and Shine, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4812 Willingdon Ave. in the Willingdon Church parking lot. Open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles. Car care demonstrations, 4X4 car crushing shows, fire department "Jaws of Life" demonstration, good food and games for all ages.
Tea and fashion show fund-raiser, 2 to 5 p.m., at the Cameron Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St. Open to all ages.
SUNDAY, JUNE 9
SunRype Tri Kids Triathlon series, at C.G. Memorial Pool and park, a non-competitive swim, bike and run event just for kids. Three to 15-year-olds welcome. Age-appropriate distances, no experience needed. Tri Kids Burnaby is the newest event in the series. www.trikids.ca
TUESDAY, JUNE 11
Advanced care planning and directives workshop, explains new provincial legislation on advance directives to instruct care providers about your preferences for illness and end of life care. From 2: 30 to 4 p.m. at the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. For more information contact Carol at 604431-4131 ext.27, or carol.ha@ thebms.ca.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12
British Columbia Genealogical Society meeting, 7: 30 to 10 p.m., at the Danish Lutheran Church, downstairs hall, 6010 Kincaid St. Strawberry tea and the society's 2012 Family History Book Awards. Authors' talks. All interested in genealogy and family history are welcome to attend.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
Free dental assessment clinic, a Fraser Health dental hygienist will be at the East Burnaby Family Place, 9528 Erickson Dr., from 10 a.m. to noon to discuss your child's risk. Fluoride varnish program also available for children under the age of three who are not dental patients. For appointments or information call 604-918-7605 and ask for the dental program.
MONDAY, JUNE 24
Foot care clinic, a paid service at the weekly free drop-in blood pressure clinic at Bonsor Seniors Centre. Drop-in includes height/weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage, socializing and relaxing. The clinic takes place at 6550 Bonsor Ave. from 9: 30 to 11: 15 a.m. Appointments necessary for foot-care service. Info: 604439-1456.
THURSDAY, JUNE 27
Foot care clinic, a paid service at the weekly free drop-in blood pressure clinic at Edmonds Community Centre. Drop-in includes height/ weight monitoring, health info and consultation, massage, therapeutic touch, socializing and presentations. The clinic takes place at 7282 Kingsway from 10 to 11: 45 a.m. Appointments necessary for foot-care service. Info: 604-524-9060.
MONDAY, JULY 8
B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Helen's Catholic Church, 3871 Pandora St. Refreshments will be served. For more information call Fran at 604-391-3262, or Elsie at 604-299-5438.
ONGOING
Cameron Seniors Sunshine Singalong, Monday, June 3 and every other Monday from 1: 30 to 3: 30 p.m., at Cameron Seniors Centre, 9523 Cameron St., behind Lougheed Town Centre. Sing, dance and socialize over tea and coffee to your favourite popular oldies music with a live band. Phone for information: 604-420-6478.
Drop-in parent and child group, Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the East Burnaby Family Place. Come and meet others in a supportive and friendly environment while children ages 0-5 explore large and small motor skill toys, arts and crafts, and more. Call Andrea at 604-4441090 or visit our website at www.ebfp.ca for more info. Open all summer long.
Central Park Horseshoe Club, looking for new members. Those wishing to learn how to play, please stop by. Juniors up to age 18 play for free. Members are in attendance Monday to Saturday from 1 to 2: 30 p.m., and Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. until dusk is fun night. The club house is located just east of the Central Park swimming pool. For further information call Jim at 604553-3316.
Burnaby Farmers' Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday until Oct. 26 at Burnaby City Hall, north parking lot, 4949 Canada Way. For more information, go to www.artisan markets.ca.
Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society, meets once a month at Bonsor. New members welcome. For more information, call Pat 604-9217042.
Learn how to use a computer. Access the Internet, send email and upload your photos from your camera to the computer. No experience necessary. Part of the Confederation Computer Club at the Confederation Seniors Centre. For information, call Eric Kitson at 604-299-3335.
Spoken Word Toastmasters meeting, Thursdays 7 to 8: 30 p.m. at Metropolis at Metrotown located upstairs (down the hall to the right of the Old Navy store) in the community room. The club provides a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which you can develop communication and leadership skills. It is an interdenominational Christian club.
Drop-in English conversation class, at the Burnaby Multicultural Society. Anyone welcome for socializing while practising English. Class accommodates all levels. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon, and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2: 15 to 4: 15 p.m. at the Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave. For more information, call 604 431-4131 ext.27 or ext. 29.
Salsa Speakers Toastmasters club, Do you want to improve your public speaking and leadership skills? Do you want to build your confidence and have some fun too? Then visit us every Monday evening during the months of April and May from 6: 45 to 8: 15 p.m., 3605 Gilmore Way. Admission is free for guests. For more information call 604-872-1484 or 604-435-1578.
Have an item for the community calendar? Community and nonprofit organizations should send detailed info to calendar@burnabynow. com or by mail to 201A-3430 Brighton Ave. Burnaby, B.C. V5A 3H4. For full listings, go to www.burnabynow.com.
