Head to the Bonsor Recreation Complex (6550 Bonsor Ave.) on April 9 for a used kid-stuff sale. There will be more than 70 tables to peruse through. The event, which will also have crafts and face painting for the younger folk, is on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.
Drop in to Metropolis at Metrotown on April 8 and 9 for Fleurs de Villes. It’s a mannequin series that combines high fashion and fresh florals through inventive and artful displays. Shoppers can check out the different exhibits, snap photos and vote for their favourite for a chance to win some prizes. On April 8, there will be a day-long pop-up market where folks can buy fresh-cut flowers, bouquets, bedding plants, pots and other gardening supplies. The mall is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Burnaby Neighbourhood House (4460 Beresford St.) is hosting another community dinner on April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is great for newcomers who are looking to make new connections with their neighbours. Tickets cost $3 for adults and $2 for aged three to 12 (children under three get in free). Tickets must be purchased in advance at Burnaby Neighbourhood House.
Another Kids Learning Code session is set for April 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Clio, 4611 Canada Way. This beginner-level workshop is for girls and boys aged eight to 13 years old. It will focus on reading and writing HTML and CSS using a tool call Mozilla Thimble, an easy-to-use online web-making platform that allows for live previewing while coding. This is a pay-what-you-can event, but there is a suggested donation of $30. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. For more information and to register, visit tinyurl.com/CodingatClio.
If you happen to be at Bonsor rec centre on April 8 between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., watch for the popsicle stick bridge contest. Contestants have been tasked with building a bridge and home and then bringing it to the rec centre to see how much pressure it can withstand. This is a presentation by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C., the Burnaby Public Library and the city’s parks and rec department.
The Burnaby North Lawn Bowling Club is having a garage sale on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The annual fundraiser will include the sale of baked goods, books and miscellaneous household items. It’s happening at the north end of Confederation Park (Willingdon and Penzance, across from the miniature trains).
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