Check out the new tasting room at Dageraad Brewing this weekend. The Belgian brewery opened in Burnaby last spring, and the tasting room is now open on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Belgium beer aficionados can taste the various brews on tap, fill their growlers or buy bottles at the shop, located at #114, 3191 Thunderbird Cres., just a five-minute walk from the Production Way Skytrain station. Info: 604-420-2050 or dageraadbrewing.com.
Get ready to garden this spring with a full weekend of workshops at Burnaby's GardenWorks locations. On Saturday, March 21, the Lougheed location is hosting free workshops on the European chafer beetle at noon, growing herbs (in Mandarin) at 1:30 p.m., miniature dish gardens at 2 p.m. and the renaissance of conifers at 3 p.m. On Sunday, March 22, there's another workshop on the chafer beetle at noon, followed by a session on new perennials at 1 p.m., mason bees at 2 p.m. and then fruits and berries at 3 p.m. That GardenWorks location is at 6250 Lougheed Hwy. There are also two full days of activities at the Mandeville location, at 4746 Marine Dr. On Saturday, March 21, there are workshops on seed gardens at 11 a.m., herb planters at noon, composting at 12:30 p.m., lawn care at 1 p.m. and tropical terrariums at 2 p.m. On Sunday, March 22, learn about pruning at 10 a.m., mason bees at 11 a.m., herb planters at noon, lawn care at 1 p.m. and colourful entry planters at 2 p.m. All of the workshops are free, and there's no need to register. For more info, go to gardenworks.ca.
Don't miss the B.C. Immigrant Professionals Conference on Saturday, March 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hilton, 6083 McKay Ave. The free conference offers job search tips, and information on what industry insiders are really looking for when hiring. The keynote speaker is Iman Aghay, and there will also be an expert panel to answer questions from the audience. To register, visit www.bcipc.com. For more info, email [email protected]. or call 1-888-287-4957 ext. 229.
Pop by the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts on Saturday, March 21 for Dig This: Exploring B.C. Clay, a day of demonstration and dialogue with four of B.C.'s top ceramic artists. The featured presenters are Brendan Tang, Sarah Lawless, Robin Dupont and Kathleen Raven. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and registration is $110 (which includes lunch). For workshop information and to register, visit shadboltcentre.com or call Sharon Reay at 604-205-3012. There will also be a dinner, hosted by the Potters Guild of B.C., after the workshop, but tickets for that are sold separately. The Shadbolt is at 6450 Deer Lake Ave.
Catch all the sports action at the South Burnaby Metro Club spring soccer tournament on this Saturday and Sunday. This weekend is the 34th year for the annual tournament, and there will be teams of players - from the under-six crowd to teens - from all over the Lower Mainland and beyond. For a full schedule and list of locations, visit sbmcsoccertournament.net.
