In the Community

You have a chance to enjoy a yummy breakfast – and bring some joy into the lives of local children and youth. The annual Toy Drive Pancake Breakfast returns to the Paddlewheeler Pub in River Market on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 7 to 10 a.m.

Craft sales and teas are a longstanding tradition in the Christmas season. Here are some of the upcoming events you may want to check out: * Saturday, Nov. 16: St. Peter’s Church winter bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 330 Royal Ave.

1. Shop for goodies at the New West Farmers Market’s winter market, which has returned to Belmont Street in Uptown New West. It’s on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2.

The Caring Neighbour program helps spread Christmas cheer to families and seniors who are struggling with financial hardships or isolation.

Douglas College is hosting a talk on local responses to climate change with speakers from SFU and Metro Vancouver.

What happening Around Town

Connaught Heights residents are helping the city to entice pollinators to their neighbourhood.

New Westminster residents can pay their respects to those who have fought for freedom at two Remembrance Day ceremonies in the city. The Royal Westminster Regiment’s annual memorial service takes place at the Armoury on Monday, Nov. 11.

You can’t go more than a few blocks in the Lower Mainland without stumbling across some kind of fitness fad these days. From uber-stylized gyms to healthy food and all manner of trendy exercise classes, knowing where to start can be daunting.

1. Commemorate the lives of those who have fought for freedom at this year’s Remembrance Day ceremonies in New West. The Royal Westminster Regiment’s ceremony at the Armoury (530 Queens Ave.) officially starts at 9:45 a.m. but doors open at 9 a.m.