1. Celebrate the life of Eva Markvoort, who raised awareness worldwide about organ donation and cystic fibrosis. The city is placing a commemorative plaque in the Queen’s Park Rose Garden on Friday, June 3 in celebration of the New West native who was featured in the award-winning documentary 65_RedRoses. The event runs from 4 to 6 p.m.
2. Check out an eclectic lineup of performers at the Halcyon Imagineers’ fundraiser for Syrian refugees and the Immigrant Services Society on Saturday, June 4 at the Met, 411 Columbia St. The fundraiser, which runs from 6 p.m. to midnight, includes everything from ukulele to grunge, and medieval Celtic to a super hero-inspired glam rapper and hip hop artist. The event also doubles as a cosplay costume party and includes a sale of comic books from the 1980s and 1990s.
3. Attend the Nihon Fest, which features Japanese culture, anime/manga, gaming, and cars and bikes. It’s on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday June 5 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. For info and tickets visit www.nihonfest.com. Admission is $20 or $15 for students (student ID required) or $30 for a family package (family of up to five.)
4/ Enjoy an afternoon of fun at Aunt Leah’s Place’s annual block party and Youth In Care week celebration. The family-friendly event, taking place at the corner of 20th Street and Edinburgh Street from noon to 4 p.m., includes food, refreshments, games and music.
5. Join HUB-New Westminster at its Share and Repair event on Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kiwanis Pool Plaza in Moody Park. You’re welcome to attend if you want to sell, buy or trade a bike, or get onsite repairs. For info or to donate or help contact
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