Wednesday, Jan. 20
Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in New Westminster and Burnaby who require skilled, caring foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., #200-906 Roderick Ave. in Coquitlam. For more information or another session date, call the North Fraser recruitment team at 604-764-8098.
Saturday, Jan. 23
Sons of Scotland, Lord of the Isles, Camp 191, Robbie Burns Supper. An entertaining evening with the traditional address to the haggis, Scottish music, highland dancers and Kail Yarders live band. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m., Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park. Tickets are $45 per adult. For info, call Jack MacLeod at 604-329-1659.
Robbie Burns supper, 6 p.m., South Burnaby United Church Hall, 7551 Gray Ave., Burnaby. All are welcome. Includes full roast beef dinner and Scottish entertainment. Tickets are $25. Reserve a seat by calling Kathy at 604-434-8323 or Dave at 604-327-7734.
Monday, Jan. 25
Family Literacy Night, 6 to 7:30 p.m., New Westminster Public Library main branch, 716 Sixth Ave. This year’s theme is Let’s Play together, so the library will have games, dancing, glow-in-the-dark goo making and more free activities for all ages. You can also enter to win one of three gift bags full of books and other goodies.
Are you gay, bisexual or just not sure? Need a safe place to talk? HOMINUM Fraser Valley is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bisexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. Meets today at 7:30 p.m. For information and meeting location, call Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760.
Wednesday, Jan. 27
Death Café, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Renaissance Books, 43 Sixth St. Join others in having a conversation about experiences and questions around death. This isn’t a grief support group, but a non-profit, casual evening where people of all ages gather to build community and talk about something we all have in common. Info: Corinne Dixon at 604-351-0465 or c.dixon@telus.net.
Thursday, Jan. 28
Glenbrooke North Residents Association annual general meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.), Plaskett Room upstairs in New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Agenda items include discussion on official community plan regarding Glenbrooke North and various housing types and land-use options available for the neighbourhood. Also reports from the traffic advisory, community policing, social and community issues and parks and recreation committees and the treasurer’s report. For more information, call Marya McLellan at 604-525-3975,
Saturday, Jan. 30
Royal City Robbie Burns gala, featuring Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band. Presented by the Order of het Eastern Star Friendship Chapter #75 and the Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band, it’s an evening of Scottish heritage includes Burns, haggis, music and world-class bagpipers, drummers and champion highland dancers. Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $75. Phone 604-524-5675 or email triumphburns@gmail.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary general meeting, 1 p.m., Neil Russell Room of Royal Columbian Hospital, third floor, Columbia tower, 330 East Columbia St. Public is welcome to attend. Info: Marlene at 604-521-0551.
Saturday, Feb. 13
Herbert Spencer Elementary School swap meet, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 605 Second St.
