PNE
Artists, inventors, builders, crafters, scientists, engineers and farmers are invited to take part in the third annual Vancouver Mini Maker Faire, a celebration of do-it-yourself culture.
Maker Faire is a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the "Maker" movement. It's a place where people show what they're making and share what they're learning.
Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers of all ages and backgrounds.
This year's faire features more than 100 makers showing off projects not often seen outside garages, labs and basements. The Vancouver Mini Maker Faire runs June 1 and 2 at the PNE Forum.
MARPOLE
The Marpole Museum and Historical Society is hosting its annual plant, collectible, food, art and antiques sale May 25, at Col-bourne House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Col-bourne House is located at 8743 Southwest Marine Dr. For more information please visit marpolehistorical.ca.
WEST END
It's been 20 years since the Vancouver Friends for Life Society first began offering people living with serious and life-threatening illnesses complementary and alternative health services and support.
The society launched in 1993, but moved into its permanent home in the Diamond Centre For Living in the West End in 1995, where it has provided a home-away-from-home and safe haven to more than 2,800 clients.
Today, the society offers 50 different therapies, including naturopathic and Chinese medicines, individual support and counselling, group and social support, body and energy therapies, nutrition programs and in-home support for individuals in the palliative stages of illness. A volunteer team provides support such as listening, friendship and companionship, emotional support, hospital visits and accompaniments, running errands, light meal preparation and transportation.
Friends for Life is celebrating 20 years of wellness with an anniversary party presented by Telus and taking place at Celebrities Nightclub May 30 from 7 to 11 p.m.
Entertainment will be provided by comedian and actor Alec Mapa, best known for his recurring roles on the TV series Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives, and the evening's festivities will be hosted by Mapa's Connie & Carla co-star Joan-E, with music by DJ Del Stamp. A private VIP party takes place at Affinity Auto at 6 p.m. For ticket information visit friendsforlife.ca.
FAIRVIEW
The Jean Lyons School of Music is celebrating 50 years of music-making with a free concert at the Queen Elizabeth Playhouse. The May 26 concert will be followed by a reception. All are welcome, in particular past and present students of the Jean Lyons School of Music, located at 1555 West Seventh Ave.
DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE
The seventh annual Fair in the Square takes place May 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Victory Square, located at the corner of Hastings and Cambie streets.
This free event, hosted by Central City Foundation and Vancouver Community College, is an opportunity to meet your neighbours, munch on delicious goodies, listen to the latest local bands and peruse beautiful creations made by social enterprises based in the inner city. Some of the musicians performing include Bodhi Jones, Project Limelight and Uzume Taiko Drummers. [email protected]
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