Friday, Oct. 13
Family cooking nights for parents and kids six to 12 years old in New West. Grandparents and caregivers welcome. Bring your family and cook up something yummy. Free, but registration required. Fridays, Oct. 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Centennial Community Centre, 65 East Sixth Ave. Contact Thuy at 604-638-3390 (extension 3166) or email [email protected].
Sunday, Oct. 15
Douglas College presents Miles for Mental Health, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Queen’s Park, New Westminster. The 2.5 km or 5 km run/walk raises funds for mental health in your community. This event benefits the Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser branch. The impact of mental health on post-secondary students is important, so we’re asking everyone – students, families, individuals, community members – to come out and support the cause. Info: www.milesformentalhealth.ca.
Monday, Oct. 16
Art and songs, explore children’s creative self through arts and crafts, songs and stories, for young children, parent participation required. Running on Monday’s from Oct. 16 to Nov. 20, 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Early Years Centre at Qayqayt Elementary, 85 Merivale St. (access the centre at the back of Qayqayt). Free. Register at 604-525-9144 (extension 3636) or [email protected].
Thursday, Oct. 19
Program for immigrant and refugee parents with school aged chidden, meets on Thursdays Oct. 19 and 26 and Nov. 2 and 9, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Family Services of Greater Vancouver, boardroom, third floor, 321 Sixth St. Bus tickets and snack available. To register, contact Sima at 604-525-9144 (extension 3636) or [email protected].
Saturday, Oct. 21
Pop-up Board Game Café, Little Red Church that Can, 7457 Edmonds St., Burnaby, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Join us for conversation and board games. All ages welcome. Light refreshments served.
Reformed Hymn Festival, celebrating the 500th year of the Lutheran Reformation, 7 p.m., Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. Reception with cash bar to follow. Fest for the ears, the eyes, the heart.
Friday, Oct. 27
Ukrainian Perogy Supper, 5 to 8 p.m., Holy Eucharist Church hall, 501 Fourth Ave. (corner of Fourth Avenue and Fifth Street). Perogy sales from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: 604-526-0988 or 604-522-7711.
Monday, Oct. 30
Are you a man who is 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 or 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.
Saturday, Nov. 4
Knox Presbyterian Church Christmas tea and bazaar, noon to 2:30 p.m., 403 East Columbia St. Come and enjoy Christmas tea and shop for baking, jam and jellies, crafts and stitchery and new-to-you tables.
Mount Zion Lutheran ladies fall ta, 2 to 4 p.m. in the lower hall at the corner of Tenth Avenue and Cumberland. Baking, crafts, white elephant sale. Admission is by donation, which entitles you to coffee/tea and goodies, plus a chance at door prizes.
Sunday, Nov. 5
Trivia challenge fundraiser for dog rescue, 2:30 p.m., Firefighter Public House in Burnaby. Tickets re $25 per person and include entry to trivia game and a $10 per person food//beverage credit (on a minimum $14 order.) Prizes, silent/live auctions, balloon pop for prizes and 50/50 draw. Fun for the family. All funds to the Soi Dog Foundation to sponsor flights for life for dogs rescued from the dog meat trade in Asia. Tickets: Candace Cornock, president of Soi Dog Canada, at 250-733-0832 or [email protected].
Saturday, Nov. 25
Crossroads Hospice Society’s 24th annual fundraising gala, Treasures of Christmas, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, Coquitlam. Doors open at 6 p.m. Includes a mix of spectacular Christmas trees, a Christmas buffet with wine, live entertainment, silent and live auction. Info: 604-554-0542.
Monday, Nov. 27
Art and songs, explore children’s creative self through arts and crafts, songs and stories. For young children. Parent participation required. Running on Mondays from Nov. 27 to Dec. 18 at the early years centre at Olivet Church, 613 Queens Ave. Free. Register at 604-525-9144 (extension 3636) or [email protected].
