Community events that take the cake

Two community events celebrate spring this Saturday.

• Take the whole family for a fun-filled day at the Spring Fling at St. George’s Church in Cadboro Bay, which promises games, an inflatable amusement for the little ones, plus activities and crafts.

Bring your pups to show off their tricks in the Dog Show and compete for a treat in the Cupcake Walk.

Green thumbs can shop at a plant sale with lots of vegetable seedlings and perennials.

There will be a book sale in the Lower Hall, along with a table of home baking and preserves.

Organizers will have the barbecue going for those who want a hot dog or smokie with a can of pop. Those looking for something sweet can find doughnuts in the tea and coffee tent.

The Ismaili community will be serving up freshly made samosas with chutney and dahl soup.

The event is free to attend. It runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at St. George’s Anglican Church, 3909 St. George’s Lane. For more information, go to stgeorgecadborobay.ca.

• The annual Christ Church Cathedral School and Parish Spring Fair is set for Saturday.

The event offers something for all ages, including a bake sale, face painting, dunk tank, inflatable amusement obstacle course, bumper balls, Zorb balls, jousting and children’s games.

Food and a silent auction are also on tap.

The event is free to attend. It runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Christ Church Cathedral School and Parish, 912 Vancouver St. at Rockland Avenue. For more information, go to cathedralschool.ca/news/spring-fair.