The Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society has made a name for itself championing good causes in Burnaby and beyond, including the food bank and other non-profit groups.
Right now, they're gearing up for the first - and hopefully annual - Christmas Angel Breakfast and Toy Drive in support of the Burnaby Christmas Bureau.
The bureau provides toys for children from low-income families at Christmas time.
Set for Friday, Nov. 30 from 6 to 9 a.m. at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, the pancake breakfast event is open to the public and includes an impressive entertainment line-up including iconic Canadian artist and Juno Award winner Jim Byrnes.
A.J. Woodworth, winner of the 2011 B.C. Country Music Award female artist of the year, and the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services Band are also scheduled to be on hand.
Participants who bring a new, unwrapped toy or cash donation for the bureau will receive a pancake breakfast in the ballroom, or a continental-breakfast-on-the-go.
Happening tomorrow
Celebrate in style - and lend a hand while enjoying some festive cheer.
The Fill a Stocking, Fulfill a Wish fundraising dinner takes place tomorrow Nov. 22, at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, starting at 5 p.m. The evening will include live entertainment, silent and live auctions and more. Tickets are $55. Call 604299-5778 to purchase.
Help out
There are a number of other fundraising events coming up; keep an eye on the NOW for details.
There are also a number of ways to get involved at any time: through financial or toy donations, through the angel project, through family sponsorship, or through the seniors hamper pro-gram. Check out www.burn abycommunityconnections.com for full details on these and other programs, or call the bureau at 604-299-5778.
As well, stay in touch with the bureau and all their activities by following them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Burnab yCommunityConnections, or on Twitter, @BurnabyConnect.
To read more about the bureau's campaign to date this year, check out all the NOW's coverage online at www.burnabynow. com.
