Head out to Burnaby Lake for the annual nest box monitoring program on Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Help Burnaby Lake Park Association staff clean and repair the many nest boxes around the lake. Meet at the Rowing Pavilion, 6871 Roberts St. Dress for the weather. RSVP to [email protected].
Another Kids Learning Code event is set for Feb. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. This one’s for girls and boys eight to 13 years old who want to learn about website design. The workshop will focus on reading and writing HTML and CSS using a tool media called Mozilla Thimble, an easy-to-use online web-making platform that allows for live previewing while coding. It’s happening at Traction on Demand, 2700 Production Way. There is a $30 suggested donation. For more information and to register, visit tinyurl.com/zt4xma4.
Drop into the Shadbolt at 6450 Deer Lake Ave. on Feb. 18 for Carmen, a Burnaby Lyric Opera production. This “must-see” is one of the most frequently staged operas in the world. It follows Carmen, a passionate, sultry gypsy heroine who lives by her own rules, as she tries to seduce Don Jose, a love-sick soldier who tries in vain to tame her. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $38 for adults and $33 for students and seniors. Visit tinyurl.com/hh75t39 to buy.
The McGill library branch, at 4595 Albert St., has a memoir writing workshop scheduled for Feb. 19 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. This is a free, all-ages event that teaches literary techniques (imagery, flashbacks, setting, to name a few) that shape factually-accurate accounts into writing that reads like fiction. Space is limited to 30 participants, so make sure to register online at bpl.bc.ca/events, by calling 604-299-8955 or in person.
Check out a stress management seminar at the Tommy Douglas library branch (7311 Kingsway) on Feb. 19 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Dr. Suman Kollipara of Peace Tree Innovations Society will lead the group. He’ll be offering up simple meditation tools to exercise the brain and relax and rejuvenate for peak performance in all aspects of life. Free, but seating is limited. Register by phone at 604-522-3971, in person or online at bpl.bc.ca/events.
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