We're continuing with our popular feature - our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. We've moved publication to our Friday editions.
For this week's feature, we have another community fair, a hockey swap and some parks activities.
1 Get paddling on Burnaby Lake with a Metro Vancouver summer program for families on Friday, Aug. 5, from 6: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. Canoeing instruction and equipment provided.
Pre-register by calling 604-432-6359. It's for kids aged six and older, and the cost is $16 per person.
2 Get selling your used hockey gear at the hockey swap and expo. Start by dropping off your equipment for consignment on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Burnaby Winter Club, at 4990 Canada Way.
Equipment must be clean and in good shape - no rips, tears or cracks. The sale is on Sunday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There's also a pancake breakfast beforehand, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Anything not sold can be picked up on Sunday, between 5 and 8 p.m.
Anything left behind will be considered a donation to the Burnaby Winter Club. Info: 604-835-6777 or email cheryllambert@ shaw.ca.
3 Get walking at Burnaby Lake, with a guided tour from Metro Vancouver on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 10: 30 to 11 a.m.
An interpreter will talk about five common animal signs often seen in local parks.
Meet in the Nature House on Piper Avenue, off Winston Street.
The walk is free, and there's no need to pre-register. For more information, visit www.metrovan couver.org or call 604-420-3031.
4 Get entertained at Lougheed Town Centre and Brentwood. Both malls will have live entertainment Friday and Saturday afternoons, starting Aug. 5 and running till Sept. 3.
To see a list of performers, visit www.lougheed towncentre.com or www. brentwoodtowncentre. com.
5 Get celebrating at the Kensington Community Fair on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair features info booths from local nonprofit groups and politicians. There are rides for the kids, food and entertainment. re) o do kend Admission is free. The fair is in Kensington Park. This is a volunteerrun event, organized by the North Burnaby Community Association.
Do you have a weekend item for Top 5? Send it to [email protected] and mention Top 5 in the subject line. Include a contact number and provide advance notice. Don't forget to check our full event listings at www.burnabynow.com.
