Making plans for the weekend? Rain or shine, we've got some good ideas for your Saturday and Sunday.
1. Learn how to make sushi at the Famous Chef’s Cooking Class on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Fairmont sushi chef Takayuki Omi will teach participants how to make their own sushi. Book early, as organizers need to prep the food supplies. The class costs $55.13; members pay $47.25. Registration: 604-777-7000.
2. Nordic Design 2016 takes place this weekend at the Scandinavian Community Centre at 6540 Thomas St. The biennial show features vintage and contemporary Nordic, Saami and Viking clothes, costumes and textiles, and many of the pieces are from local residents with Nordic family heirlooms. The show is on Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Saturday at 7 p.m., there will be a fashion show. Admission is free, but the fashion show is $10, by donation. Info: www.scandinaviancentre.org.
3. Are you caring for a loved one? The annual caregivers fair is on this Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Holiday Inn at Metrotown, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be more than 20 exhibits offering information on resources for people caring for a family member or partner. There will also be five guest speakers and a respite room, so you can bring the person you are caring for. Isobel Mackenzie, the B.C. seniors’ advocate, is the main speaker. The Holiday Inn is at 4405 Central Blvd. The Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society is presenting the event. Info: www.bsoss.org.
4. Don’t miss the latest oral storytelling session this Sunday, Feb. 28 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the McGill library branch. Hear stories, traditional folk tales and anecdotes from people in the community. The library branch is at 4595 Albert St., and it’s free to attend.
5. Do you like jazz? Don Hardy and Friends are holding a benefit concert Sunday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the South Burnaby United Church to help raise money to sponsor a refugee family. Admission is by donation, and organizers are suggesting $20. The church is at 7951 Gray Ave. Info: 604-434-8323.
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