Shopping and supporting charities are top picks for the May 8 to 10 weekend, but let’s not forget to celebrate all those moms out there on Mother’s Day. Here are our top picks for the coming weekend.
1. Take mom to a special symphony at Massey Theatre. The annual Mother’s Day Concert is at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. It features the New Westminster Symphony performing The Thieving Magpie.” Maestro Jin “Jack” Zhang will also lead the orchestra in a presentation of the Sibelius Symphony Number 2. Attendance is by donation and it is always well attended. And there’s lots of free parking!
2. Treat mom to one of the many offerings around town on Sunday, May 10 – Mother’s Day. Breakfast or lunch are always a good bet, but you can also take a stroll through one of the city’s beautiful parks, enjoy a Mother’s Day Tea at Irving House, soak up a special Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise with Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours (vancouverpaddlewheeler.com) or tune in to the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra’s Mother’s Day Concert at 2 p.m. (by donation) at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave.
3. Buy mom (or yourself) a hanging basket and support the Eagles’ efforts to help local charities. The Fraternal Order of Eagles #20 Auxiliary of New Westminster is holding a hanging basket sale on Saturday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Terminal Pub parking lot, 115 12th St. Baskets are $25 and funds raised support a variety of charities. Hungry? Not to worry, the Eagles have got that covered too. They’ll be serving up a pancake breakfast for $5 at the same location from 9 to 11 a.m.
4. Shop for treasures at the 20th annual Queen’s Park neighbourhood yard sale on Saturday, May 9, where you’ll find all kinds of deals and help raise funds for Canuck Place. You won’t have to go far in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood to find a house taking part in the sale, but a full listing of houses will be found at www.teamdavevallee.com.
5. Check out offerings at the Curious Flea at River Market, which includes mid-century modern, ’60s kitsch, atomic funk, steampunk, upcycled treasure – and much more. Vendors will be presenting an eclectic range of collectibles at the event that’s taking place at River Market on Saturday, May 9 – from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
6. Help create a more active and healthy community by taking part in the second annual Hyacks in Motion family three-kilometre walk or run around Queen’s Park on Saturday, May 9. Organized by New Westminster Secondary School sports leadership students, the event aims to bring awareness about health to New West students and residents. Registration and sign-in takes place from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. and the run/walk starts at 10:30 a.m. The event is free for kids five and under, $5 for students aged six to 18 and $15 for adults (reduced rates of $2 and $10 apply for those who pre-register.) To register visit www.hyacksinmotion.com.
7. Learn about “tomorrow’s homes today” at a free forum being put on by the City of New Westminster on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Anvil Centre. The May 9 launch of the high performance new home program in New Westminster includes experts in the field who will be discussing how to design and build ultra-low energy homes. To register for the high performance new home program forum, visit www.energysavenewwest.ca
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