The Burnaby Heights Neighbourhood Association is presenting a free, one-hour session on the early pioneers of their area next week.
Heritage buffs or those curious about the early characters who settled in the North Burnaby neighbourhood will be able to learn more from guest speakers from the Burnaby Village Museum and the city's archives department.
The session is on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the McGill library branch.
It's free, but register in advance by calling 604-299-8955.
AUTHOR SPEAKS
The Burnaby Public Library and the Burnaby Gogos are teaming up to host author Paola Gianturco for a talk on her new book Grandmother Power: A Global Phenomenon on Monday. The Burnaby Gogos are one of many groups of grandmothers dedicated to helping African grandmothers caring for children orphaned by AIDS.
Gianturco's new book features more than 100 grandmothers from around the world dedicated to making the world a better place. The talk is on Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. at the Confederation Seniors' Centre. All author royalties from the book will be donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation for projects to help the African grandmothers. Books will be available at the talk.
The event is free, but preregister to secure a seat by calling 604-299-8955.
PET BLESSING
Animal lovers can have their pets blessed at St. Timothy's Church in Burnaby next Thursday.
"Many neighbourhood animals already know the grounds of our church from their daily walks," said Rev. Stephanie Shepard. "We welcome them to come inside and give thanks for their owners and the one who gave them life."
The pet blessing is on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 7: 30 p.m. The church is at 4550 Kitchener St. Animals should be suitably caged or leashed.
Anyone with shy pets can bring a photograph to be blessed instead.
The church will also have a remembrance board set up where people can write the names of recently deceased pets.
MOUNTAIN FEST ON
The UniverCity community is hosting a festival on Burnaby Mountain this Saturday.
It's Your Mountain Fall Festival runs Saturday, Sept. 29, from noon to 3 p.m. at the UniverCity town square on University High Street.
The festival will feature Jillian Harris, host of Love it or List It, who will share design tips for homeowners.
Jordan Klassen and his band will perform, and Olympic medalist Jasmine Klassen will show off her cycling medal.
UniverCity is a development on Burnaby Mountain, close to Simon Fraser University, with more than 3,500 residents.
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