Spring Bazaar
Saturday, May 31
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The South Granville Seniors Centre is putting on its annual Spring Bazaar. This market is perfect for bargain hunters, collectors and bookworms. People can find bargains for everything from vintage purses to small kitchen appliances. Lunch is available 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature homemade jam and fresh baking for $7.
All proceeds go toward programs and services at the South Granville Seniors Centre.
Computer basics with Vancouver Public Library
Wednesday, June 11 & Thursday, June 26
10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Classes are held at the Central Library in the training rooms on level 7. Registrants will learn how to use the mouse, computer keyboard and get an overview of basic computer functions. No computer experience is required.
Admission is free, registration required, call 604-331-3603.
Car Free Day Fashion Show
Sunday, June 15
1 p.m.
Back by popular demand, the Car Free Day Fashion Show by Clothes and Collectibles is happening June 15 outside the Denman Mall entrance. All the models will be customers of the West End thrift store, Clothes and Collectibles, or volunteers who work there. See the potential of thrift fashion for yourself at this popular neighbourhood event.
Clothes modelled will be for sale after the show. Proceeds from Clothes and Collectibles go toward the West End Seniors Network.
Strawberry Festival
Saturday, June 21
1-4 p.m.
The West End Seniors’ Network is hosting its 24th annual Strawberry Festival at the Barclay Manor. There will be a bazaar with thrift items as well as supplies for craft lovers. There will be a craft workshop for seniors, as well as face painting and a bouncy castle for kids. Strawberry shortcake will be served in biodegradable dishware for $5.
There will be live music throughout the afternoon provided by Black Gardenia and WESN’s Heritage Harmonies Choir.
Rose Show and Rose Care Clinics
Sunday, June 22
1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Vancouver Rose Society is hosting its annual rose show at Van Dusen Garden June 22. Contestants will be competing for one of six trophies. The public can see all the arrangements starting at 1 p.m. Rose care clinics will be held at 1, 2 and 3 p.m., where people can pick up essential skills like pruning and learn more about the rose species native to the Lower Mainland.
Roses judged in the show will be sold individually for 50 cents a stem at 4:30 p.m. If you feel inspired, you can also buy a rose plant and start your own rose garden.
Admission is free.
