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What's happening in New West? Events calendar - Jan.

Wednesday, Jan. 9 Community kitchen for parents of young children, nine sessions on We4nedays from Jan. 9 to March 13, 10 a.m. to noon, Early Years Centre at Qayqayt Elementary School, 85 Merivale St.
Community kitchen
Family Services of Greater Vancouver recently won a national award for its community kitchen programs.

 Wednesday, Jan. 9

Community kitchen for parents of young children, nine sessions on We4nedays from Jan. 9 to March 13, 10 a.m. to noon, Early Years Centre at Qayqayt Elementary School, 85 Merivale St. For parents, grandparents and caregivers of children zero to five years. Make friends, learn recipes and cook healthy meals. Register at 604-525-9144 extension 3636 or communitykitchens@fsgv.ca.

Thursday, Jan. 17

Food Bank hub community kitchen, Thursdays, Jan. 17, Feb. 14 and March 14, 10 a.m. to noon, Olivet Church, 613 Queens Ave. Learn to cook low-cost healthy and nutritious food. Childcare available. Register at 604-525-9144 extension 3636 or communitykitchens@fsgv.ca.

Healthy community cooking for parents and grandparents of children aged zero to 12. Meet your neighbours and cook healthy, nutritious food while your children are taken care of. Childcare available, Thursdays Jan. 17 and 31, Feb. 7 and 21 and March 7, Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave. Register at 604-525-9144 extension 3636 or communitykitchens@fsgv.ca.

Saturday, Jan. 19

Lord of the Isles – Robbie Burns Dinner, Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park. Dinner at 7 p.m. Door open at 6 p.m. Entertainment includes live band and Highland dancers. Tickets $45. Hosted by Sons of Scotland. Call 604-524-6469 for tickets or info.

Monday, Jan. 21

Seniors community kitchen, Monday’s Jan. 21 and 28, Feb. 4, 11 and 25, March 4, 11 and 18, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Century House, 620 Eighth St. Seniors can learn and cook healthy and nutritious recipes while connecting with others in the community. Register at 604-525-9144 extension 3636 or communitykitchens@fsgv.ca.

Tuesday, Jan. 15

Winter healthy cooking, for parent or grandparents of children zero to 12 years old, Tuesday, Jan. 15 and 29, Feb. 12 and 26 and March 4 and 11, 10 a.m. to noon, Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St. Register at 604-525-9144 extension 3636 or communitykitchens@fsgv.ca.

Monday, Jan. 28

Are you man who’s 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 email aapearson@shaw.ca.

Thursday, Jan. 31

Glenbrook North Residents’ Association annual general meeting, 7 p.m., Spruce Room at Century House, 620 Eighth St. Elections for 2019 executive and presentation are “who are the people in Glenbrook North” by Tristan Johnson, senior planning analyst with the City of New Westminster, who will break down the neighbourhood by demographics of age, diversity, languages spoke, family types, etc. Come learn and ask questions about the Glenbrook North neighbourhood. For information, contact secretary Marya McLellan at 604-525-3975.