1. Search for new-to-you treasures at the annual Century House Thrift Sale on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 620 Eighth St. You’ll find items including books, jewelry, plants, clothing, linens, household items – and much more.
2. Find some deals at the Shiloh-Sixth Avenue United Church’s closing garage sale. It’s taking place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1111 Sixth Ave.
3. Enjoy a night of laughter at the Hyack Football Comedy Night on Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at Lafflines Comedy Club at 530 Columbia St. The event, a fundraiser for New Westminster Secondary School Hyack’s football, features John Beuhler and Ian Lara, a raffle, a 50/50 draw and door prizes. Tickets are $20 and available at the door.
4. Test your trivia knowledge and support a Syrian family of four being sponsored in Canada by Beacon Unitarian. The church’s Trivia Night Extravaganza, taking place on Saturday, April 9 at the Glenbrook Park Amenities Centre at 76 Jamieson Ct., includes a friendly trivia competition, door prizes, a raffle and 50/50 draw and a barbecue by the New Westminster Lions Club. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the trivia action begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 (and include a burger and a drink – or two non-alcoholic beverages) and are available by contacting Susan Millar at [email protected] or Lisa Girardi at [email protected].
5. Help put fresh food on the table of local seniors at the Fresh Paint event at 100 Braid Street Studios. The event, taking place on Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m., is raising funds for a program that shuttles seniors to the farmers’ market and provides them with a $15 voucher. Fresh Paint includes art, wine and cheese. Tickets are $40 and available at www.rcfm.ca.
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