1. Support Lord Kelvin Elementary School at its Community Book Sale on Saturday, March 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1010 Hamilton St. Proceeds of book sales will go toward a reading oasis in the school, where kids can develop their literary and strengthen their educational potential.
2. Pick up some new books at the New West Community Book Exchange on Saturday, March 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. on the upper floor of River Market. Drop off books from 1 to 1:45 p.m. (so they can be sorted into genres) and then look for some new-to-you books for your collection from 2 to 4 p.m. It’s free, but those who are taking books are encouraged to donate some – and to bring a reusable bag.
3. Pop into The Gallery at Queen’s Park and view artist Iris Mes-Lo’s new exhibition, Eulogy on the Family Home. Featuring a series of paintings and computer-manipulated glicées based on houses in New West, the exhibition runs until March 25. The gallery, located in Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park, is open Thursday to Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 to 8 p.m.
4. Listen to New West native and Port of Vancouver vice-president Tom Corsie, who will share anecdotes and memories of industry and trade on the Mighty Fraser at Faces of the Fraser on Saturday, March 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr. Faces of the Fraser is free with admission to the centre, but seating is limited so please register in advance at fraserriverdiscovery.org/FacesOfTheFraser or 604-521-8401 (extension108)
5. Head to Douglas College to watch Antigone, the latest production of the theatre and stagecraft and event technology departments. It’s being performed from Friday, March 9 to Friday, March 16 – with evening and matinee shows – in the Studio Theatre (Room N4140) at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Tickets are $20 general, $10 for seniors, students, matinees and Talkback Tuesdays. Info and tickets at antigone2018.bpt.me.
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