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These are the election dates you'll want to know in New West

New Westminster voters will have numerous opportunities to hear from local candidates wanting their vote on election day. Here’s a rundown of all-candidates meetings/events that we know of as of the Record’s deadline: * Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.
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New Westminster voters will have numerous opportunities to hear from local candidates wanting their vote on election day.

Here’s a rundown of all-candidates meetings/events that we know of as of the Record’s deadline:

* Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.: The Arts Council of New Westminster is holding an all-candidates meeting for mayor and council candidates at Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park.

* Monday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m.: The Queensborough Residents’ Association is holding an all-candidates meeting for mayor and council at the Queensborough Community Centre.

* Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.: The Arts Council of New Westminster is holding a meeting for school trustee candidates at Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park.

* Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.: The Massey Victory Heights Residents’ Association is holding an all-candidates meeting for mayor and council candidates at Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 930 Cumberland St.

* Monday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.: The Queensborough Residents’ Association is holding an all-candidates meeting for school board candidates at the Queensborough Community Centre.

* Tuesday, Oct 2 at 7 p.m.: The Moody Park and Glenbrooke North residents’ associations are teaming up to hold an all-candidates meeting for mayor and council candidates at New Westminster Evangelical Free Church, 7895 Canada Way (just across the 10th Avenue border in Burnaby).

* Wednesday, Oct. 3: The New Westminster Chamber of Commerce is holding an all-candidates meeting mayor and council candidates from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Justice Institute theatre. It will focus on issues affecting the business community. Register at www.newwestchamber.com/events.

* Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m.: The District Parents Advisory Council is planning to hold an all-candidates meting for school board candidates at a to-be-determined location. Stay tuned for more details.

* Friday, Oct 5 at 7 p.m.: PopLuck New West and Yes In New West are holding an Eat and Greet with the mayor and council candidates from 7 to 9 p.m. at River Market. Attendees are invited to bring some food to share, hear 30-second speeches from the candidates and chat about the issue of housing. More details on the Yes In New West Facebook page. RSVP fore this free event at Eventbrite.com (search for eat and greet with the mayor and council candidates).