1 -- Spend some quality time with your family at the Nikkei Centre. The Japanese cultural centre is hosting Sunday Family Corner drop-in this Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Stop by and learn more about Japanese crafts and toys. This month, families will get to try their hand at making paper fans and lanterns. The free event is open to everyone, no experience necessary. You’ll find the Nikkei Centre at 6688 Southoaks Cres.
2 -- Search for hidden gems at the indoor summer yard sale and Japanese book sale at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre. The yard sale is on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and there will be thousands of second-hand items to buy at bargain prices. There will also be food vendors on site, serving up popular Japanese festival snacks, foods and drinks. Coinciding with the sale is the Japanese book sale. The book sale continues on Sunday too, from noon to 4 p.m. The centre is at 6688 Southoaks Cres. For more info visit www.nikkeiplace.org.
3 -- Be inspired by former Olympian Marion Clignet at Thriving with Epilepsy. The free event starts with breakfast at 10 a.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts followed by a presentation by Clignet at 10:30 a.m. The 52-year-old was diagnosed with epilepsy at 22 and went on to compete at three Olympic Games, winning two silver medals in cycling. At 11 a.m., guests are invited to take part in a five-kilometre hike around Deer Lake with Clignet.
4 -- Find a great deal at the first-ever South Burnaby car TRUNK sale on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bonsor Recreation Centre. Organizers are expecting more than 30 stalls with everything from home décor, books, kids’ stuff, clothing and more. At 11 a.m., musician Jason Mathney will entertain the crowd while they fire up the barbecue. There is no cost to attend the event. Bonsor is at 6550 Bonsor Ave. Parking is limited, so we suggest walking or cycling.
5 -- The City of Burnaby’s free summer concert series continues this weekend at Civic Square. This Sunday features Arezoo Maleki at 6 p.m., followed by Neeraja Aptikar at 7 p.m. The first act features a traditional string instrument from Iran, and the second is Hindustani Classical Indian vocals. Civic Square is just outside the Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, at 6100 Willingdon Ave.
6 -- Longing to visit a lake but don’t have time to leave town? Head to Deer Lake Park this weekend. There’s lots to do: stroll along the boardwalk, have a picnic on one of the grassy banks, or take the kids to the east end playground. Our favourite thing is packing some snacks and taking a boat out on the water.
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