This weekend we have an eclectic lineup of interesting events, including a couple of church activities, a school fair and a unique art show in a private home.
1. The Brentwood Park Alliance Church is hosting a 100th anniversary celebration this weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 18, there will be a banquet for churchgoers, and on Sunday, Oct. 19 there will be a special service at 10:30 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch.
The event marks 100 years for the church, which started in North Burnaby as the Capitol Hill Union Church, then moved to Delta Avenue in 1975. The church is at 1410 Delta Ave.
2. The City of Burnaby is teaming up with the Environmental Youth Alliance to host a free workshop to help bolster local bee populations on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The workshop is primarily for people who are already involved in the city's bee condo program, where people volunteer to take care of mason bee condos, but new participants are also welcome to attend. There will be information on how to maintain the bee condos over winter. Workshop attendees will also learn about the life cycle of the mason bee. Register by emailing [email protected]. The workshop will be held at the Burnaby parks admin office, at 101-4946 Canada Way (use the north doors). Refreshments will be provided.
3. Deer Lake United Church is hosting a craft sale inspired by Pinterest on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale items include jams, baking, soup mixes, placemats, napkins, sachets, woodwork, knitting, handmade cards and more.
The church is at 5135 Sperling Ave.
4. Byrne Creek students are hosting a fall fair on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be face painting, raffle draws, prizes, balloon animals and live performances. Admission is free. Several groups will have info booths set up for people to peruse. The students' goal is to bring the community together and educate the public on environmental sustainability, gender equality, education, violence and homelessness.
Byrne Creek is at 7777 18th St.
5. Living Room Art in the Heights is on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 5 to 9 p.m. in a private home at 3888 Yale St. This collective art show includes a dance performance by Tango Burnaby, storytelling by Philomena Jordan and Mia Zhou, musical performances by Veronica Iza and Tara Bonham, and the screening of the documentary After the Vote, directed by Bonnie Kreps. Other participating artists include Yunuen Perez Vertti, Cindy Atkinson, Dino Pai, Beatrix Schalk, Jo Ann Sheen and Michelle Sound, Michelle Fowlie, Courtney Tran, Maybelle Santos and Grant Withers, whose home is being used for the event. Drop in at any time. Admission is free. Info: www.livingroomarttheheights.wordpress.com.
