THURSDAY, MAY 9
Murder Times Three, 7 to 8: 30 p.m. at the Burnaby Public Library, McGill branch, 4595 Albert St. Three local Canadian mystery authors team up for an evening of readings and discussion. Come meet Cathy Ace, author of The Corpse with the Silver Tongue; Elizabeth Elwood, author of The Agatha Principle and Other Mystery Stories; and Deborah Purdy Kong, author of Deadly Accusations, and hear them talk about their writing. Books will be available for purchase - cash only - at this event. 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.
SATURDAY, MAY 11
Japanese spring bazaar and plant sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Free admission.
MONDAY, MAY 13
Navigating Your Financial Storm with a MAP (Money Action Plan), at the Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 6: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. Advance registration is required for this free event. Please call 604-436-5400 or register online at www.bpl. bc.ca/events or call 604-4365400.
The Burnaby Parkinson's support group, meets from 1 to 3 p.m. at Confederation Centre, at 4585 Albert St. Wendy Scott, a nurse from Nurse Next Door, will speak to the group about balance.
SUNDAY, MAY 19
Boishakhi Utsab/Spring Festival, 6 to 10 p.m. at the Bonsor Recreation Complex banquet hall, 6550 Bonsor Ave. A Cultural Heritage of Bengal is celebrating Spring Festival. It will be an evening of fun-filled cultural activities. All ages, cost is $5/per person, children under five years free.
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
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. Barbecue, 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.
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