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Celebrate swing music this weekend here in Burnaby

The Western Swing Music Society is inviting everyone to an afternoon showcase and dance this Sunday, Nov. 4 in Burnaby.

The Western Swing Music Society is inviting everyone to an afternoon showcase and dance this Sunday, Nov. 4 in Burnaby.

Join John York & Friends, the "work in progress band," along with guests Len Knutson & Friends, The Palomars and vocalist Bob Turner for a swingin' good time.

The afternoon event will run from 1 to 5 p.m. at Lochdale Hall, at 490 Sperling Ave. (at Hastings).

Admission is $5, which can be applied towards the purchase of a society membership. Admission is free for current members.

For more information, call 604-299-2301.

Burnaby church marks 100 years

All Saints Anglican Church is celebrating a whole century of worship, fellowship and charity in Burnaby this weekend.

The occasion will be marked with a variety of activities open to the public from Nov. 2 to 4.

On Friday, the church will showcase eight musical groups from 7 to 9 p.m. with admission by donation.

The evening lineup includes the Vancouver Gaelic Choir, Concordia Choir, All Saints Anglican South Burnaby Choir, the High Spirits Group, a Caribbean group, a violin and piano duo, a brass band and brass band with organ.

On Saturday, the church will host a celebration dinner starting at 5: 30 p.m. Admission is $35 per person.

On Sunday, there will be a special anniversary service at 10 a.m. honouring The Lively Saints with the Rt. Rev. Michael Ingham, bishop of New Westminster, presiding.

All Saints is located at 7405 Royal Oak Ave.

For more information, call 604-433-0815, email [email protected], or visit www.allsaintsburnaby.ca.

Have an arts or entertainment item for the Lively City, or a story idea for the NOW? Send it to Marelle Reid at [email protected], by fax to 604-444-3460 or by mail to 201A-3430 Brighton Ave., Burnaby, B.C., V5A 3H4.