Saturday, March 19
Easter bake sale, Holy Eucharist Cathedral church hall, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 501 Fourth Ave. The sale will feature traditional paskas, babkas, perogies, cabbage rolls, Ukrainian sausage (kielbasa), borscht, beet horseradish and more. Information, 604-526-0988.
Royal City Farmers Market winter market winter market, 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. on Belmont Street (just off Sixth Street) in uptown New Westminster. . Farmers, food trucks, artisans, gourmet food producers will be gathering to create a truly authentic winter farmers market experience.
Community women market in celebration of Women’s Day, 3 to 9 p.m., St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 1010 Fifth Ave. All welcome. Includes picture displays of Sudan and women’s movement, a market, and party from 5 to 9 p.m. For info or to book a table at the market call 778-788-5735.
Friday, March 25
New Westminster Christian Reformed Church Good Friday service, Seven Last Words by Franz Joseph Haydn, 7 p.m., 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby. A reflective worship event combining music, song and dramatic scriptures.
Sunday, March 27
Easter Sunday evening son celebration, New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 7 p.m., 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby. You’re invited to join in singing many of the great Easter songs. The Gloria Dei Trio will participate and lead singing, accompanied by organ, piano, trumpet and flugehorn.
Monday, March 28
Are you gay, bisexual or just not sure? Need a safe place to talk? HOMINUM Fraser Valley is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bisexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. Meets today at 7:30 p.m. For information and meeting location, call Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760.
Thursday, March 31
Glenbrook North Residents’ Association meeting, 7 p.m., Plaskett room, upstairs at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Doors open at 6:45. Presentation from Catherine Hardwick, creator of PlaceSpeak, a location-based civic engagement platform that allow residents to communicate with other residents about their neighbourhood. Info: Marya McLellan at 604-525-3975 or marya@glenbrookenorth.ca.
Saturday, April 2
Royal City Farmers Market winter market winter market, 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. on Belmont Street (just off Sixth Street) in uptown New Westminster. . Farmers, food trucks, artisans, gourmet food producers will be gathering to create a truly authentic winter farmers market experience.
Tuesday, April 5
Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary general meeting, 1 p.m., Royal Columbian Hospital, Neil Russell Room in the third floor of the Columbia tower, 330 East Columbia St.
Friday, April 8
SFU Café Scientifique, a free discussion group for teens, adults and seniors, 7 to 9 p.m., Boston Pizza, 1045 Columbia St. Today’s topic: the international race for a quantum computer.
Saturday, April 9
Century House Association annual thrift sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Century House, 620 Eighth St. Bargains galore. Recycled treasures include clothing, linens, small appliances, children’s boutique, kitchenware, knickknacks, toys, DVDs, CDs, plants, jewelry, books and more. Refreshments available.
Saturday, April 16
Spring into St. Barnabas Church annual pancake breakfast, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., 1010 Fifth Ave. Breakfast, put on by the New Westminster Lions Club, is by donation. Proceeds go to St. Barnabas community programs.
Monday, April 18
New Westminster Puffers Club meets at 12:30 to 2 p.m., New Westminster Public Library auditorium, 716 Sixth Ave. Anyone with or having friends with COPD, sleep apnea, asthma or any other breathing problems are welcome to attend. Special guest speaker each month. Today’s guest is local historian Archie Miller.
Saturday, April 23
St. Aidan’s Church annual swap meet and bake sale, 1320 Seventh Ave. (at 14th Street), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Table rentals are $10. Contact Lila at 604-502-0340 or LKWing@shaw.ca.
