Community E-Calendar

Events for May 2012

Wednesday May 2

Shadbolt Centre Rough House Productions presents a part travelogue, part theatrical performance, which embark on a luminous voyage into the dark side of humanity increasingly tenuous dreams of paradise. For tickets and more information please visit www.shadboltcentre.com . Time: 08:00 pm Cost: Free Location: 6450Dear Lake Avenue More info: 604-205-3000

Sunday May 6

Burnaby Rhododendorn Festival Celebrate spring in Burnaby's beautiful Dear Lake Park.Enjoy nature's bounty in abundance as well as exhibitors,entertainment, guided nature tours, artisan wares, childern's activities, and family theatre performances with Trollson's and Go Go Bonkers( tickets are availabe one hour prior to shows on the event day only. for more information visit www.shadboltcentre.com Time: 09:30 am Cost: 0 Location: Dear Lake Park More info: 604-291-6864

Tuesday May 8

Tap Dance Tap Dance Beginners and Intermediate This class is for those who always wanted to learn to tap dance. All tap dance levels available. You don't need tap shoes, but hard-soled shoes are recommended. (5 sessions)$15.85+tax Time: 02:30 pm Cost: (5 Sessions)$15.85+tax Location: Confederation Community Centre More info: 604-294-1936

Tuesday May 8

Burnaby RCMP Community Forum These forums are your uniqe opportunity to talk directly with Burnaby RCMP about your crime and safety concerns.Other community agencies and organizations will also be on hand to provide information and answer your questions. Time: 06:00 pm Cost: Free Location: Metrotown Mall(Atrium Court) More info: www.burnaby.rcmp.ca

Thursday May 10

Winery Learn bout a wide array of wines including Canada's world-famous ice Wine. Then it's off to Aberdeen Centre, a 3- storey mall with over 160 shops to visit. Bring your lunch along or buy a meal in the mall. Barcode#265257 Time: 09:30 am Cost: $9.22+tax Location: Confederation Park More info: 604-294-1936

Monday May 14

Residential Care Workshop Life Residential Care workshop, presented by the Alzheimer Society. To register or for more information, call 604-298-0780 or email dleclair@alzheimer.org. Time: 09:00 am Cost: free Location: 103-5623 Imperial Street Burnaby More info: 604-298-0780

Monday May 14

Garage Sale Garage Sale at South Burnaby United Church, 7591 Gray Ave. Sponsored by As One That Serves men's club. All proceeds to worthy charitable causes. Time: 09:00 am Cost: free admission Location: South Burnaby United Church More info: 000-000-0000

Monday May 14

Spring Book Sale St. Michael's Spring Book sale in the gym at 9387 Holmes St Bby. Sale will feature more than 10,000 brand new books sold for $3 each or less. Free gift with every five children's books purchased. Time: 09:00 am Cost: free admission Location: St. Michael's School Gym More info: 000-000-0000

Monday May 14

Flea Market Flea Market at Edmonds Community School, 7651 - 18th Ave Burnaby. Lots of bargains. For more information call 604-257-4457 Time: 10:00 am Cost: 50 cent admission fee Location: Edmonds Community School More info: 604-257-4457

Monday May 14

Spring Bazaar and Plant Sale National Nikkei Museum Auxiliary Spring Bazaarr and Plant sale. Good quality Japanese items are available for sale. Time: 11:00 am Cost: free admission Location: 6688 Southoaks Crescent Burnaby More info: 000-000-0000

Monday May 14

50th Anniversary S. Bby Royal Purple 50th Anniversary celebration, South Burnaby Royal Purple. Time: 11:00 am Cost: none Location: IOOF Hall, 7728 Edmonds St Bby More info: 604-526-6477

Monday May 14

Heritage Fair Burnaby Village Museum Carousel Heritage Fair. Event features the works of students from Grade 4 to 10 from Burmaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities. Time: 11:00 am Cost: none Location: Burnaby Village Museum More info: 000-000-0000

Tuesday May 15

Spring Book Sale Spring book sale at St. Michael's School gym, 9387 Holmes St Bby. Sale will feature more that 10,000 brand new books sold for $3 each or less. Free gift with every five children's books purchased. Time: 09:00 am Cost: free admission Location: St. Michael's School Gym More info: 000-000-0000

Tuesday May 15

Weedbusters Event Lower Mainland Green Team and Burnaby Lake Weedbusters event at Burnaby Lake. For more information go to ww.meetup.com/the-lower-mainland-green-team Time: 09:00 am Cost: none Location: Burnaby Lake Park More info: www.meetup.com/the-lower-ma...

Tuesday May 15

Indian Weddings Fundraiser Indian Weddings fundraiser, Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St Bby. Time: 12:00 am Cost: Members $12+tax guests $15+tax Location: Confederation Seniors Centre More info: 604-294-1936

Wednesday May 16

Health Clinic Drop-in blood pressure, weight monitoring and health info clinic at Bonsor Seniors Centre for 55+, 6550 Bonsor Ave Bby. For more info call 604-439-1456 Time: 09:30 am Cost: none Location: Bonsor Seniors Centre More info: 604-439-1456

Wednesday May 16

Business Crime Reduction Meeting Kingsway-Imperial Neighbourhood Association-Business Crime Reduction Meeting. Business in the Royal Oak Urban Village area are invited to discuss business crime prevention techniques and to share best practices. To register email info@kinaburnaby.ca 604-786-2452 Time: 06:00 pm Cost: Free Location: Windsor Community Centre More info: 604-786-2452

Wednesday May 16

25th Anniversary Salsa Speakers Toastermasters 25th anniversary open house. Event includes speech by Angela Louie, Toastmasters 2005 world champion silver medal winner. Time: 06:45 pm Cost: none Location: 3605 Gilmore Way Burnaby More info: 000-000-0000

Thursday May 17

Munchies and a Movie Munchies and a Movie at Bonsor Recreation Complex. To register call 604-439-5510 Time: 01:00 pm Cost: $2 for members, $3 for non-members Location: Bonsor Rec Centre 6550 Bonsor Ave More info: 604-439-5510

Thursday May 17

Adapted Weight Training Adapted Weight Training at Edmonds Community Centre for 55+. For more information call 604-525-1671 Time: 01:15 pm Cost: $21.24 - four session Location: Edmonds Community Centre for 55+ More info: 604-525-1671

Friday May 18

Victoria's High Tea Victoria's High Tea at Edmonds Community Centre. For more information call 604-525-1671 Time: 12:00 am Cost: $7.00 Location: Edmonds Community Centre for 55+ More info: 604-525-1671

Saturday May 19

Church Thrift Sale South Burnaby United Church Thrift Shop Sale. Church located at corner of Rumble and Gray. Including clothing, housewares, books, toys and more. Donations welcome! Time: 10:00 am Cost: Donations welcome Location: South Burnaby United Church More info: 000-000-0000

Saturday May 19

Drop-in Clinic Drop-in blood pressure, weight monitoring and health info clinic at Edmonds Community Centre for 55+ 7282 Kingsway Time: 10:00 am Cost: free Location: Edmonds Community Centre for 55+ More info: 604-524-9060

Saturday May 19

Sing-a-long Come and enjoy an afternoon with others who love to sing to the tunes of yester year. Time: 01:00 pm Cost: free Location: Bonsor Community Centre More info: 000-000-0000

Saturday May 19

Safe Harbour Workshop Respect for all workshop at South Burnaby Neighbourhood House 4845 Imperial St. Register by May 17 by calling Branka Vlasic at 604-431-0400 or emailing Branka@sbnh.ca Time: 01:00 pm Cost: free Location: South Burnaby Neighbourhood House More info: 604-431-0400

Saturday May 19

Ballroom Dance Ballroom dance steps - Merengue at Edmonds Community Centre for 55+ 7282 Kingsway (two sessions) Time: 03:30 pm Cost: $9 for members $12 for non-members Location: Edmonds Community Centre for 55+ More info: 604-525-1671

Saturday May 19

Librarians Choice Get ready for summer Time: 07:00 pm Cost: free Location: McGill Library 4595 Albert Street More info: 604-299-8955

Sunday May 20

Spring Fashion Show Spring Fashion Show at Bonsor Recreation Centre. Fee includes light refreshments. Register early. For more information call 604-439-5510 Time: 01:30 pm Cost: $11 for members $13.75 for non-members Location: Bonsor Recreation Centre More info: 604-439-5510

Monday May 21

Thrift Shop Sale Thrift Shop Sale at St. Stephen's Anglican Church 9887 Cameron St. Good selection of clothing, household items, appliances, toys and books Time: 10:00 am Cost: free admission Location: St. Stephen's Anglican Church More info: 000-000-0000

Tuesday May 22

Spring into Summer Spring into summer at Burnaby Lake Regional Park. Meet at the nature house, 4519 Piper Avenue. Visit displays, make a craft to take home, take a nature walk and more. For more info call 604-432-6359 Time: 10:00 am Cost: free Location: Burnaby Lake Regional Park More info: 604-432-6359

Tuesday May 22

Bicycle Meetup Group Fundraiser Bicycle Meetup Group Fundraiser with proceeds going to B.C. Cancer Foundation Time: 11:00 am Cost: free Location: Choices Market 6855 Station Hill More info: 000-000-0000

Thursday May 24

Deep Vein Thrombosis Meeting Deep Vein Thrombosis Support group meeting at McGill Library.For more information please call Brenda at 604-309-0610 or email brenda@brendablackburn.com. Time: 06:30 pm Cost: Free Location: McGill Puplic Library More info: 604-309-0610

Saturday May 26

UniverCity Tour UniverCity Tour-City on the Hill, presented by the Confederation Seniors Center, 4585 Albert St. Members $3.50+tax.To register,call 604-294-1939.Barcode#235590. Time: 09:30 am Cost: Members $3.50+tax Location: Confederation Seniors Centre More info: 604-294-1936

Saturday May 26

Flea Market Clean out your cupboards or find yourself a bargain! More then 55 tables of pre-loved items are on display to comb through.FREE ADMISSION.Refreshments available for purchase.Vendor tables are sold out for these events.Shoppers are welcomed free of charge. Time: 09:30 am Cost: Free Location: Flea Market at Confederation More info: 604-294-1936

Saturday May 26

South Burnaby United Church Thrift Shop Church located at corner of Rumble and Gray, with clothing,housewares,books,toys and more.Donations welcome. Time: 10:00 am Cost: Donation Welcome Location: Corner of Rumble and Gray More info: 604-294-1936

Saturday May 26

Drop-in Blood pressure Drop-in blood pressure, weight monitoring and health info clinic.Edmonds Community Center for 55+,7282 Kingsway. Time: 10:00 am Cost: Free Location: Edmonds Community Center More info: 604-524-9060

Saturday May 26

Hatha Yoga, Community Centre 55+ Hatha Yoga,Edmonds Community Centre for 55+ at 7282 Kingsway.Five sessions.$23.40 for members and $41.48 for non-members. For more info:604-525-1671. Time: 07:00 pm Cost: Five sessions.$23.40 for members,$41.48 for non-members. Location: Edmonds Community Centre. More info: 604-525-1671

Saturday May 26

Arthritis 101 presentation Arthritis 101 presentation at McGill branch of Burnaby Puplic Library,4595 Albert St. Info:604-299-8955 Time: 07:00 pm Cost: Free Location: Burnaby Puplic Library More info: 604-299-8955

Sunday May 27

Armchair Travellers Armchair Travellers, presentation on West Africa, Bonsor Recreation Complex,6550 Bonsor Ave.$5 includes a continental breakfast. Time: 09:15 am Cost: $5 includes a continental breakfast. Location: Bonsor Recreation Complex More info: 604-439-5510

Sunday May 27

The Landing Pub and Grill in Ladner Let's Do lunch at the Landing Pub and Grill in Ladner. Bonsor Recreation Complex,6550 Bonsor Ave.$14.11 memebers,$17.64 non-member.Fee covers transportation only. Time: 10:40 am Cost: $14.11 members,$17.64 non-members.Fee transportation only. Location: Bonsor Recreation Complex More info: 604-439-5510

Monday May 28

Yard Sale St.Alban's Anglican Church Yard sale at 7717 19th Ave.Everyone Welcome. Time: 09:00 am Cost: Free Location: St.Alban's Anglican Church More info: 604-439-5510

Monday May 28

Breast Cancer Yard sale for the Cure,9 a.m. Theodora Gannon from Remax Central is sponsoring a yard sale with all proceeds to breast cancer reasearch in souh Burnaby.Info:Theodora Gannon at 604-562-8887. Time: 09:00 am Cost: Free Location: South Burnaby More info: 604-562-8887

Monday May 28

Guild spring show and sale Burnaby Potter's Guild Spring Show and sale.At Capital Hill Hall ,361 South Howard St. Free admission.Info:Lynn at 604-521-5543 Time: 10:00 am Cost: Free Location: Capital Hill Hall More info: 604-521-5543

Monday May 28

St.Stephen's Anglican Church Spring Tea St.Stephen's Anglican Church Spring Tea,9887 Cameron St.Admission is $5 and includes tea, sandwiches,sweets and door prize draw. Time: 11:00 am Cost: $5 and includes tea,sandwiches,sweets and door prize draw. Location: St.Stephen's Anglican Church More info: 604-521-5543

Monday May 28

Showing of The Breakfast Club This free event is part of Teen Movie Matinees, just bring a comfy pillow. No registration,event for teens only(age 12 to 18).At The Tommy Douglas Library,7311 Kingsway.Info:604-297-4803. Time: 02:30 pm Cost: Free Just for Teens Location: The Tommy Douglas Library More info: 604-297-4803

Tuesday May 29

Guild Spring Show and Sale Burnaby Potter's Guild Spring Show and Sale.At Capitol Hill Hall,361 South Howard St. Free admission.Info:Lynn at 604-521-5543. Time: 10:00 am Cost: Free Location: Capitol Hill Hall More info: 604-521-5543

Tuesday May 29

Save all the Riverview Lands Save all the Riverview Lands in Perpetuity meeting.McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library,4595 Albert St. Info:604-299-8955 Time: 01:15 pm Cost: Free Location: McGill Burnaby Public Library More info: 604-299-8955

Wednesday May 30

Drop-in blood Pressure Drop-in blood pressure,weight monitoring and health info clinic.Bonsor Seniors Centre for 55+,6550 Bonsor Ave.Info:604-439-1456. Time: 09:30 am Cost: Free Location: Bonsor Seniors Centre More info: 604-439-1456