1. Celebrate the changing seasons at this weekend’s Glenbrook Ravine enhancement project event. This family-friendly event includes light snacks, beverages and socialization breaks. It’s on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – you can meet at the Glenbrook Park Amenities Centre at 10 a.m. or drop by any time – just follow the trail up the ravine until you find the group. Info [email protected] or 778-228-5953.
2. Celebrate Literacy Month and learn about local literacy programs at Words! New West on Sunday, Sept. 30 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Centennial Community Centre, 65 East Sixth Ave. Poet laureate Alan Hill hosting a literary postcard project at this event that also includes arts and crafts, make-your-own parfaits, a blackout poetry project, a free book giveaway for all ages and more.
3. Skip cooking and enjoy a home-cooked meal at Holy Eucharist Church’s Ukrainian perogy supper, which returns after a summer hiatus on Friday, Sept. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 501 Fourth Ave. Dine in the hall or take home goodies like perogies, sausages, cabbage rolls and desserts.
4. Head to Massey Theatre for the seventh annual Mushtari Begum Festival on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. – a celebration of Indian classical music and dance. For tickets and info, go to www.masseytheatre.com or call 604-521-5050.
5. Enjoy some laughs at the Life is Funny #5 event at The Columbia, where a great lineups will take to the stage in support of the YMCA of Greater Vancouver. The show is on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 730 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 (including taxes and fees) and are available at www.thecolumbia.net. The Columbia is at 530 Columbia St.
6. Shop for art at the Pop-Up Print Sale at Van Dop Gallery, 421 Richmond St. It’s on Saturday, sept. 29 from noon to 5 p.m.
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