Enjoy a Sudanese cultural day at the Slovenian Society Hall, 5762 Sprott St. on Jan. 28 from noon to 9 p.m. The gathering celebrates Sudan’s Independence Day. There will be workshops, music, dance, kids’ activities, food and drinks by donation, and Sudanese, African and Arabic products for sale. Speeches start at 2 p.m. There’s no cost to get in.
Love a good deal? Head to the Confederation Community Centre, at 4585 Albert St., for the Saturday flea market. There will be more than 50 tables of pre-loved items to comb through. Admission is free for buyers. The sale is on from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Head to the Burnaby Art Gallery and check out Hank Bull: Connexion. The exhibit features “collected objects from the ’70s to the ’90s sparkling, unexpected associations and demonstrating Bull’s dedication to life lived as art,” states a press release. The gallery is at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Admission is free.
Drop in to the Tommy Douglas library branch for an information session about the city’s new garbage collection system. Starting in April, trash at residential properties will be picked up every other week. The info event goes from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The library is at 7311 Kingsway. There’s also an info session at Cameron Recreation Centre (9523 Cameron St.) on Jan. 28 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Newcomers are invited to attend a YMCA Connections’ Day of laughter on Jan. 29 at the Brentwood Community Resource Centre, 2055 Rosser Ave. Activities include laughter yoga and mindfulness with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, a psychologist and certified yoga and mindfulness instructor. Attendees will also play games and learn techniques to use in their daily life to feel happier. This event is for permanent residents only (remember to bring your PR card). Everyone needs to fill out the YMCA’s participant application form (tinyurl.com/zutkupv) and register online (tinyurl.com/z56fpe4). Day of Laughter runs from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Bring a beach towel as yoga mats will not be provided. Admission is free.
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