Head to the Shadbolt (6450 Deer Lake Ave.) on May 7 for the city’s annual Rhododendron Festival, on from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Festivities include entertainment, mini-workshops, horticultural and nature tours, plant sales and art activities. Admission is free.
Help clean the Edmonds neighbourhood during the annual spring cleanup on May 6. All residents and businesses can participate. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St., at 10:45 a.m. to register. The cleanup takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a barbecue to follow. For more info, email [email protected].
Be inspired by the beauty of Japanese culture on May 6 at the Alan Emmott Centre, 6650 Southoaks Cres. The Vancouver Ikebana (the art of Japanese flower arranging) Association is holding its spring show. There will be ikebana demonstrations at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. The event is on from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is by donation.
There’s a Steps for Life fundraising walk on May 7 at Burnaby Lake Regional Park. It’s a five-kilometre walk that supports families affected by life-altering workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths. The cost is $15. Registration starts at 9 followed by the walk at 11 a.m. Info: stepsforlife.ca.
The Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby is holding a clothing drive on May 6 in the parking lot at 5855 Imperial St. from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The society needs men’s and women’s clothing – coats, sweaters, T-shirts, boots and shoes, basically anything to keep people safe and dry.
Burnaby Youth Week is underway until May 6. Saturday will see a block party at the Edmonds Community Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be games, a tournament, music, an open mike, art, a barbecue and prizes. Admission is free.
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