Ready to climb walls, splash through water and get muddy for a good cause? The annual Woman2Warrior charity race is on this weekend in Burnaby’s Central Park, with all proceeds going to Easter Seals camps. The race is on Sunday, May 24, from 9 a.m.
Ready to climb walls, splash through water and get muddy for a good cause? The annual Woman2Warrior charity race is on this weekend in Burnaby’s Central Park, with all proceeds going to Easter Seals camps. The race is on Sunday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting from Swangard Stadium in the park. Registration is $35, and participants must raise a minimum of $300. Click here to sign up.
Check out a human bookat the Bob Prittie Metrotown branch of the library this Saturday, May 23, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. The branch is hosting a human library event, where people act as live books, available for conversations with library patrons. Interesting people-titles include a teen stroke survivor, a fraud examiner and a convict. The goal of the human library project is to reduce prejudice and break down stereotypes through frank conversation.
Don’t miss the annual show of Japanese floralat the Alan Emmott Centre on Saturday, May 23, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is by donation, and there will be contemporary and traditional flower arrangements on display. At 2 p.m., there will be an artist demo, as well. The interesting thing about this year’s show is there are artists demonstrating four different schools of style. The centre is at 6650 Southoaks Cres.
Check out Burnaby’s new Still Creek Works yardon Saturday, May 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.The city’s official opening ceremonies include face painting, music, tours and interactive displays. The new facility includes a recycling depot that can also handle green waste. The works yard is at 4840 Still Creek Dr. Admission is free.
Watch the soccer starts of tomorrowat the Danone Nations Cup Eastern Canada selection camp at Burnaby Lake Complex on Sunday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. More than 50 young soccer players will showcase their skills in the west field. The Danone Nations Cup is the world’s largest soccer tournament for kids aged 10 to 12. The west field is at 3677 Kensington Ave.
