Warmer weather is upon us, so get outside and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. Bear in mind the forecast calls for sun on Saturday and rain on Sunday. Here are our Top 5 fun things to for July 5 and 6.
1 Join contemporary artist Gathie Falk for tea at the Burnaby Art Gallery on Saturday, from 2 to 4 p.m. Falk, a well-known Canadian artist, is showing new papier-mâché sculptural pieces, as well as selected paintings, prints, watercolours and recordings of performances pieces at the gallery. Falk will be in attendance for afternoon tea, while signing copies of her exhibition catalogue. The farmers’ market is providing the catering, and the suggested donation is $5. The gallery is at 6344 Deer Lake Ave.
2 Get outside for a row on Burnaby’s Deer Lake on Saturday, while it’s still sunny. Deer Lake Boat Rentals has kayaks, canoes, pedal boats and rowboats for rent. We recommend packing a blanket, a picnic lunch and opting for the rowboat. There are grassy banks around the lake, where you can have a lovely little lunch and read a book in the sunshine or spend time with your sweetie. For food in the area, try takeout from Safari Snack House or a baguette, cheese and fruit from the farmers’ market (see item No. 5). Bring a hat and sunscreen, too.
3 Get cheering for Burnaby’s novice teams at the annual Jack Crosby Memorial All-Star lacrosse tournament at the Bill Copeland and Burnaby Lake arenas. Tier 1, 2 and 3 games run all day through the weekend. Medal round games begin Sunday morning with group finals, beginning at 11 a.m.
4 Get on the sidelines for B.C. Soccer Provincial A Cup minor soccer finals at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex-West this weekend. Burnaby Selects have teams in the boys’ under-13, -15 and -16 divisions, as well as the girls’ u-16 group. Medal games run Sunday from 8 a.m., with last final beginning at 2 p.m.
5 Get shopping on Saturday at the farmers’ market in the city hall parking lot, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Burnaby’s Farmers’ Market is the place to find locally grown conventional and organic produce, prepared foods and crafts. The market features live music, a used book exchange, a children’s play tent, games table and sitting area with local newspapers. Bring your own shopping bag.
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