A10 NewsLeader Friday, July 20, 2012
D TEbook EvEnTs Vocal Jazz Workshop: Royal City Musical Theatre presents a vocal jazz workshop with Steve Maddock. A fun and informative afternoon of vocal jazz technique and style, culminating in a choral jazz piece. When: Sunday, July 22, 1 to 4 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735 8th Ave., New Westminster. Info or to register: 604-521-5050 or www.masseytheatre.com.
Christmas in July Sale: Annual sale of Christmas merchandise at bargain prices including lights, figures, ornaments, wreaths and candles, at a fraction of retail price, with some items as low as 25 cents. All proceeds to benefit the Burnaby Hospice Society. When: Until July 31. Where: Burnaby Hospice Society Thrift Store, 6843 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: http://burnabyhospice.org/ thrift-store/. Burnaby Equestrian Centre Open House: Horse lovers will have the opportunity to meet the horses of Burnaby when the Burnaby Horsemen’s Association will open its doors to offer pony rides, barn tours, free manure for your garden, information about its public lesson program, and
Email newsroom@burnabynewsleader.com the facility in general. Bring change for concession snacks and well-heeled boots for pony rides. Free, no registration required, and everyone welcome. When: Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Burnaby Equestrian Centre, 9080 Avalon Ave., Burnaby (the east side of Burnaby Lake). Info: www. burnabyhorsemensassociation. com o r b u r n aby h o r s e mensassociation@gmail.com. Wednesday Windows Job Search Tour: Come to the library for a free one hour tour of the career and job search materials. Learn about the hidden job market, how to research companies, explore careers, and find employment interview, cover letter and resume resources. Tours are drop-in with no advance registration. When: Wednesday, July 25, 2 to 3 p.m. Where: Meet in lobby, Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. E-books to Go - and More: Learn how to get e-books, audiobooks, world newspapers and magazines including the Globe & Mail and Consumer Reports, and much more, all for free online through your library for your e-reader, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or other smartphone or tablet computer. Free, but space is limited. When:
Thursday, July 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Where: McGill Branch, Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., Burnaby. Info or to register: www.bpl.bc.ca/ events/mcgill/, 604-299-8955, or in person at the library.
Liberal Party of Canada: Drop by to meet and mingle at a “friendraiser” with the Burnaby-New Westminster riding association’s executive. When: Saturday, July 28, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Waves Coffee, 7315 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Info: sdhillon123@ hotmail.com. PAWS for Independence pub night: Beer and burger summer pub night with all proceeds to support its 10th anniversary guide and assistance dog conference in October. When: Thursday, July 26, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Pa d d l ew h e e l e r Pub, 810 Quayside Dr., New Westminster. Tickets: Wendy at 604-464-9133. Info: pawsforindependence.ca/.
Resume Writing Workshop: GT Hiring Solutions is offering resume writing workshops this summer including tips on writing a cover letter to improve your chances of getting an interview. When and Where: Tuesdays, 2 to
4 p.m. on Aug. 14 and Sept. 18 at McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St., Burnaby; and Wednesdays, 2 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 15, Sept. 19 at Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Register: Nathan, 604-2923006. Homemade donations wanted: Are you a knitter or crocheter? Do you create items for babies or small children? Would you like to donate your handiwork for the betterment of patients at Burnaby Hospital? If so, the Auxiliary to Burnaby Hospital would welcome your brandnew, home-made items to sell in the hospital gift shop. Info: 604-412-6130.
Beyond the Surface: Art exhibit presented by three artists living in the Sea to Sky corridor—Kay Austen, Sharon Knox and Wanda Doyle—who have pooled their talents to present a multi-medium show featuring functional ceramics, silver and semiprecious stone jewellery and a colourful array of oil and acrylic paintings. When: Until July 28, 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays. Where: New Westminster Arts Council Gallery, Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park. Info: 604-5253244.
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