1. Spring fair and craft market: Saturday, April 8:
Diefenbaker elementary (4511 Hermitage Drive) is hosting a Spring Fair and Craft Market on April 8 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. More than 25 home business and craft vendors will be present. All event proceeds go towards a new playground for the school. Free admission.
2. Open studio - drop in: Sunday, April 9:
Learn how to see everyday materials in new ways, creatively upcycle scrap paper to make unique art objects from 1 – 3 p.m. on April 9 at the Open Studio - Drop In at Branscombe House (4900 Steveston Highway) with Richmond’s artist-in-residence Barbara Meneley. Participants will learn precision paper-folding techniques, practice color composition, and develop skills in three-dimensional design.
3. Children’s drawing contest: Sunday, April 9:
Young artists take note. The Richmond Chinese Community Society is holding its 2017 RCCS Children’s Drawing Contest on April 9, from 12-4 p.m. in the food court area of Lansdowne Centre (5300 No. 3 Rd, Richmond). The contest will start at 1 p.m. Since this year is the 150th anniversary of Canada, the goal for this drawing contest is to celebrate all things that are uniquely Canadian. The event also includes some game booths and craft booths for the parents and children. For registration and enquires, call 604-270-7222.
BONUS: Easter orchestras!: April 8-9
Trinity Pacific Church and Brighouse United Church are both hosting a free orchestra performance this weekend, to mark the start of Holy Week.
“Whereas Easter has a place in our calendars, Palm Sunday often goes unnoticed,” said Frank Klassen, the conductor of the two shows.
This interactive event, featuring choir, soloists, and orchestra will include singing, prayer, and Scripture on the theme which is still recited at every Mass after the Sanctus. The music is a selection of both classical and contemporary, leading to a climax with the Sanctus and Benedictus from Gounod’s St. Cecilia Mass. Everyone is welcome.
On Saturday, at Trinity Pacific Church (10011 No. 5 Road) at 7 p.m. the doors will open to the public for the free music concert. Then, on Palm Sunday, at Brighouse United Church (8151 Bennett Road) at 7 p.m., there will be another performance.
