The Terry Fox Run and the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup return to New West this weekend’s, but there’s also lots of arts offerings for your weekend enjoyment. Here are the Record’s Top 5 picks for Sept. 18 to 20.
1. Help keep Terry Fox’s dream alive and raise funds for cancer in the 35th annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday, Sept. 20. The local event is taking place at Westminster Quay, with registration starting at 9 a.m. at River Market and the walk/wheel/ride/run getting underway at 10 a.m. The route features one-, two- and five kilometre routes through Westminster Pier Park and along the boardwalk and the event includes food, drinks and prize draws. River Market is at 810 Quayside Dr.
2. Clean up the Queensborough shoreline at the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. New Westminster Environmental Partners is hosting the shoreline cleanup for the South Dyke Road area. Bring some gloves, snacks and tools and meet at South Dyke Road and Carter Street.
3. Let the little ones explore contemporary dance at Anvil Centre on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The introductory course for kids aged eight to 12 will give them a chance to explore the basic style and techniques of contemporary dance in a fun way. Kids will learn simple movement sequences to help improve their strength, control and flexibility. The free class takes place in Studio 415 at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.
4. Attend the opening reception for Catfish: Images of deceit and misrepresentation on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Gallery in Queen’s Park. The solo exhibition by artist Bill Edmonds explores the anonymity of the internet and the relationships formed by strangers online. The exhibit runs until Oct. 7, with the gallery open Tuesday to Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. For more info, visit artscouncilnewwest.org.
5. Check out Facades of the West Coast, an exhibition by photographers Cerman and Kevin Lanthier that shows images of abandoned spaces in Greater Vancouver and desert town Salton City, Calif., as well as communities in Vancouver. The show is taking place at the Plaskett Gallery in Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth St. until Sept. 26. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. For info, call 604-517-5900 or visit www.masseytheatre.com.
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