1. Search for treasures at the annual Queen’s Park garage sale on Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. where you’ll find all kinds of items for sale at homes throughout the neighbourhood. Partial proceeds will be donated to Canuck Place.
2. Celebrate walking at the Burnaby/New West Walking Festival on Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St. in Burnaby. Enjoy free games, music, food and resources, with a focus on walking in our communities.
3. Support local charity programs at the Fraternal Order of Eagles annual hanging basket sale on Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Terminal Pub parking lot at 115 12th St. Baskets are $25, and all money raised goes to charity.
4. Tune in to the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra’s piano concerto on Sunday, May 13 at 2 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Admission is by donation.
5. Cruise the Mighty Fraser on Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours’ annual Mother’s Day brunch cruise, which includes a two-and-a-half hour cruise and a buffet-style brunch on Sunday, May 13. Tickets are $59.95 for adults (plus tax and gratuity) and are free for children under five. Can’t make the Mother’s Day cruise? You can board the MV Native for its Discover the Fraser luncheon on Saturday, May 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets and info at vancouverpaddlewheeler.com.
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