Giving can be as fulfilling as receiving - but sometimes it also involves added bonuses such as festive fun activities.
- Come out to a toy drive skate event on Sunday, Dec. 18 from 9: 45 a.m. to noon at Burnaby 8Rinks. Everyone who comes with a new, unwrapped toy for the bureau can enjoy a free public skate session and free hot chocolate. Word is that Santa may also put in an appearance. Skate rentals aren't included but will be made available for a special price of $2. .
- The annual Santa photo program continues through to Christmas Eve at Metropolis at Metrotown, with all photos by donation to the bureau. This event has provided as much as $37,000 in financial donations to the bureau in the past. Santa will be holding court in his castle Mondays to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. On Christmas Eve, photos end at 5 p.m.
- Financial donations: Donate by credit card by phone at 6042995778; drop off a cash or cheque donation at the bureau's new temporary location at Metropolis at Metrotown, on the upper level near Winners, in Unit E8.
For more, see www.burnaby communityconnections.com.
