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Top 5 things to do in Burnaby this weekend

Find second-hand treasures at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre (3676 Kensington Ave.) on Saturday, Sept. 9. A car trunk sale is on from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is rain or shine. Admission is free for buyers. There will also be a concession.
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Find second-hand treasures at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre (3676 Kensington Ave.) on Saturday, Sept. 9. A car trunk sale is on from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is rain or shine. Admission is free for buyers. There will also be a concession.

Take a friend or partner to Confederation Centre (4585 Albert St.) on Saturday, Sept. 9 for a free beginner West Coast swing dance lesson. Teachers Michael and Amy have a “fun and infectious” style, notes an online write-up, mixing the latest moves with the core techniques needed to become a great dancer. The class is on from 8 to 9 p.m. Info: bcswingdance.ca.  

The South Burnaby Garden Club is hosting its fall fair this weekend, from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. It’s happening at the Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave. There will be baked and canned goods, flower arranging, photography, plants and flowers, crafts, fruits and a bake sale. There will also be activities for kids. Admission is free.

Join the Swinging Singles of B.C. Square Dance Club for a beginner session in ballroom dance, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10. It costs $6 per session. A second class follows from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. ($7) at 5024 Rumble St. For more info, call Eva at 604-437-7715 or visit swingingsinglesbc-ca.webs.com.

Head to the Confederation Park track (4585 Albert St.) for the annual Parkinson SuperWalk. The event is a fundraiser for the Parkinson Society of B.C. Registration is on from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by warm-up exercises from 9:35 to 9:50 a.m. The hour-long walk gets going at 11 a.m. with raffle and door prizes to follow.

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