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Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend

Help save a life this weekend by donating to the Canadian Blood Services on Sunday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Byrne Creek Community School. Lower Perimeter Car Club is hosting the event.
Jennifer Moreau
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Lower Perimeter Car Club is hosting a blood and stem cell donation drive for Canadian Blood Services on Sunday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Byrne Creek Community School.contributed
  1. Help save a life this weekend by donating to the Canadian Blood Services on Sunday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Byrne Creek Community School. Lower Perimeter Car Club is hosting the event. There will be a blood donation drive, and OneMatch will be collecting DNA samples for stem cell donations. There will also be a DJ, free coffee, and snacks available by donation with proceeds going to the Canadian Blood Services and B.C. Children’s Hospital. Byrne Creek is at 7777 18th St. For info, go to www.facebook.com/lowerperimeter. The Lower Perimeter Car Club is a group of car enthusiasts that meets up regularly around the Lower Mainland.
  2. TacoFest is on this Saturday, July 16, from noon to 10 p.m. The all-ages festival features 20 bands and a plethora of taco vendors. The event is at Swangard Stadium, 3883 Imperial St. Admission is $15.76 in advance or $20 at the gate. Go to www.picatic.com/tacofest to get tickets. People are encouraged to bring a donation for the food bank. There will also be clothing vendors onsite. If July 16 is your birthday, admission is free.
  3. Learn how to make ice cream on Saturday, July 16 at the Burnaby Village Museum from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The workshop costs $8.85 per person. It’s best to pre-register by calling 604-297-4565. This is a great activity for kids, as registration includes a spin on the vintage carousel. If you have never had old-fashioned vanilla ice cream, you don’t know what you’re missing. There’s nothing else like it.
  4. The Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show is on this Sunday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Edmonds Street, between Canada Way and Kingsway. There will be all kinds of fancy, vintage, souped-up cars and motorcycles on display, Elvis and Marilyn impersonators, a talent show, midway rides, a petting zoo and music. The event is free.
  5. This weekend’s Summer Sunday concert at Civic Square is jazz and folk performer Christie Rose, from 6 to 6:45 p.m., followed by Joline Baylis and her bluesy folk music from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Civic Square is just outside the Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, at 6100 Willingdon. The concert series takes place every Sunday until Aug. 29. Admission is free. Bring a blanket, get comfy and enjoy the show.

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