It’s the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day and spring break for kids, so Burnaby is bound to get a little silly. We’re continuing with our popular feature – our staff’s Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. Here’s our Top 5 list for March 14 to 16.
1 Get listening at the Adult Storytelling: Finding Home event hosted by the Burnaby Public Library McGill branch Friday night. The Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table hosts the storytelling event by adults for adults because no one gets too old to enjoy a good tale. The stories will be presented by newcomer storytellers and professional storyteller Philomena Jordan. The free event has limited space, so to register call 604-299-8955, or go to bpl.bc.ca/events.
2 Get lost in timeat the Edmonds Time Capsule dedication ceremony on Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre. It’s a $1 drop-in to this family friendly event where a bunch of modern day objects will slowly become a thing of the past in a time capsule that will be inserted into the wall of the new community centre. It won’t be open again until 2040. Get a peek at what’s inside, listen to guest speaker Denis Boyd talking about “coping with change,” and enjoy some refreshments. For more information, call 604-297-4838.
3 Get ringing those bellsat the City of Burnaby’s Alan Emmott Centre wedding show, 6650 Southoaks Cres., from 12 to 5 p.m. on Saturday. About 20 local vendors will be showing off their white stuff and offering wedding-related services. The first 50 brides get a swag bag, as well. The event will feature a Rocky Mountain ice-cream truck offering samples, a concession stand and musical entertainment. For more information, call 604-320-2217 or email [email protected].
4 Get appreciating the Irish at the St. Patrick’s Day tea at the Confederation Seniors Centre from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Enjoy an Irish-themed afternoon of refreshments and entertainment with the mandolin, violin, guitar and singing by Old Friends. It’s $6 for members and $7 for non-members. For more information, call 604-294-1936.
5 Get riding the rails, so to speak, at the Western Railroadiana Show at the Cameron Recreation Complex, 9523 Cameron St., on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Western Rails is Canada’s oldest railroadiana show, which is in its 32nd year. Get all things railroad and more with plenty of vendors and presenters.Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, $15 for a family and free for children under the age of six. For more information, call 604-315-5349, or email [email protected].
Email your Top 5 ideas to [email protected]. You can also check out our full arts and events calendar listings at www.burnabynow.com.
