1. Help the Seniors Services Society meet its goal of raising $35,000 to support homeless, hungry and hurting seniors in Metro Vancouver at the Coldest Night of the Year walk. It’s on Saturday, Feb. 20 with registration beginning at 4 p.m., opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. and walks (all distances) beginning at 5:15 p.m. For more info and registration, visit www.coldestnightoftheyear.org or call 604-520-6621.
2. Mix and mingle with fellow New West Pride volunteers, supporters and friends at its membership meet-up at the Heritage Grill. It’s taking place on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at 447 Columbia St. Along with renewing your annual membership, you might also be lucky enough to win door and raffle prizes offered throughout the night.
3. Enjoy a move-along and sing-along at the Jumpin’ Jazz Time show with Linda and Lisa at Anvil Centre on Saturday, Feb. 20. Tickets for this Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Tiny Tots show are $15 for adults, $7 for children and $2 for babies and available at www.ticketsnew.ca. Performances take place from 10 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 777 Columbia St.
4. Learn to make the most of life and its precious moments – when time is limited, at the Bucket List Festival on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Anvil Centre. Sponsored by Crossroads Hospice, the event aims to be an uplifting day with medical professionals, financial advisors, layers and other speakers providing info on topics like advance care planning, decluttering and downsizing, navigating the Internet to connect with family, and wills, estates and financial planning. Tickets are $25 and include lunch, refreshments and door prizes. For event registration and information, visit crossroadshospicesociety.com or call 604-945-0606
5. Change your perception of sound at the latest exhibit at the New Media Gallery. OTIC: systems of sound, which features works by innovators in sound from Germany, Sweden, the United States and Canada. It’s taking place Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Thursday nights.
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