The Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness is asking the community for donations to help people living outdoors.
The task force needs blankets and clothing for adults, particularly jeans, coats, sweaters, shoes and boots. The Progressive Housing Society will distribute the items to people in need. Members of the public are invited to drop off donations at Lougheed SkyTrain Station on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m., and on Sunday, March 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gently used items are welcome, but they should be clean.
For more on the task force, visit www.burnaby homelesstaskforce.org.
'HOW MUSLIMS SEE WOMEN'
Lubna Abdelrahman of the Bitmakaly Women's Association is hosting a symposium on violence against immigrant women on March 9, the day after International Women's Day. There will be four panellists speaking about violence against women and how to empower women.
"We're going to talk about how Muslims see women," said Abdelrahman, who's originally from Sudan. "I want to make it clear: in our holy book there is nothing written that says man can hit his wife."
The event is on Saturday, March 9, from 4 to 9 p.m., at 7845 Edmonds St. Tickets are $25, which includes a meal and a multicultural fashion show.
Abdelrahman hosts a monthly community market that gives immigrant women a chance to sell things, learn business skills and earn money. For more on her group, go to www.bitmakalyweo.com.
BURNABY LITERACY FORUM
Literacy Now Burnaby is hosting a special event for agencies that help youth and adults with literacy skills. Groups can set up informational tables, network with other literacy organizations and share information. The event will be on Thursday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 2: 30 p.m. at the Schou Education Centre, at 4041 Canada Way. To RSVP, email susan_c@ telus.net.
PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP
Burnaby's support group for people with Parkinson's disease is hosting its next meeting on Monday, March 11 at 1 p.m. Admission is $2, and it will be at the Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St. in North Burnaby.
Burnaby resident Linda Dawson hosts the group and suffers from Parkinson's.
"It's for anyone who has Parkinson's or suspects they have Parkinson's or is a caregiver," Dawson said.
For more info, call the centre at 604-294-1936.
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