Get your swing on this weekend at the Burnaby Mountain Golf Festival. Everyone is invited to the April 23 event, running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees can take advantage of the free 30-minute golf clinics on offer, including how to hit hybrids, how to hit irons and how to hit for distance (there’s also a target shoot contest for prizes). It’s not a bad time to go shopping either. Spring clothing is on sale for 20 to 80 per cent off.
Jazz at Brentwood
Head over to Brentwood Town Centre to take in some live performances from some of the region’s best jazz musicians. Happening every Saturday and Sunday throughout April, the event promises to get those toes tapping. PK3 Jazz Trio will be entertaining the crowd on April 23 and 24, with Take Two taking the mike the following Saturday.
Free employment info session
Are you between the ages of 15 and 29 and on the hunt for a job? Douglas College is looking for young people to take part in its CAVE youth employment program, which runs over 16 weeks and provides job search support and the chance to participate in a paid work experience placement. A free information session is being held at the Bob Prittie Metrotown branch on April 21 between 1 and 2 p.m. Advance registration is required. Call 604-436-5400.
Learn a Scandinavian language
Burnaby’s Scandinavian Community Centre is a great resource for anyone looking to learn a new language. Whether it’s Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish or Icelandic, there are classes for both adults and children. The centre also hosts regular folk-dance lessons (Wednesday evenings from September to April), from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The Scandinavian Centre is at 6540 Thomas St. Find out more at www.scandinaviancentre.org.
It’s spring cleaning time in Edmonds
Mark May 7 on your calendar, Burnaby. The Edmonds People in Community (EPIC) Residents Association is holding its annual spring clean sweep. Meet at the Gordon Presbyterian Church parking lot at 9:45 a.m. for registration. The cleanup goes from 10 a.m. to noon with a barbecue to follow. For more information, email [email protected].
