Hyacks Football is hoping to score big with its 2017 Hyack Football Tailgate Auction.
The annual fundraiser returns to La Perla Ballroom at River Market on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.
“If you come you’ll enjoy a complimentary wine and beer tasting reception hosted by local suppliers Pacific Breeze Wintery and Steel & Oak Brewing Company. We will have music performed by the NWSS jazz quartet, who will receive an honorarium because we think it’s important that all students at NWSS benefit by this event,” said Nancy O’Connor, a parent volunteer and former football mom. “There will be live auction prizes, like a Signature Hawaii vacation that’s kindly donated by Brent Atkinsonand Westland insurance.”
The fundraiser also features a delicious dinner – and a chance to bid on Hyack players in the arm-wrestling competition. The event is Hyack Football’s single biggest fundraiser and supports hundreds of local kids who play football.
“Our goal is to raise $25,000,” said O’Connor, noting last year’s event raised a record-breaking $29,000.
Tickets are $70 each, or $500 for a table of eight. Tickets and info are available at hyackfootballtail
gateauction.com.
Faces of the Fraser
The Faces of the Fraser speaker program returns with a presentation that will reveal how New Westminster compares to port cities around the world.
Peter Hall, a professor of urban studies at Simon Fraser University, is the speaker at the Oct. 14 Faces of the Fraser presentation.
“We are excited to have Peter join us as part of Faces of the Fraser,” said Stephen Bruyneel, executive director of Fraser River Discovery Centre. “He studies port cities around the world and how their waterfront lands are developed and used, so there should be lots of relevant comparisons for New Westminster.”
The Faces of the Fraser speakers series is an opportunity for community members to engage with knowledgeable professionals and community members who want to share their experiences about the Fraser River. This month’s event is on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr.
The event is free with an admission ticket to the centre, but a limited number of seats are available so pre-registration is appreciated. To register go to www.fraserriverdiscovery.org or call 604-521-8401.
Miles for Mental Health
Douglas College is raising funds for mental health in the community through its upcoming Miles for Mental Health event.
The 2.5 kilometre or five km walk/run benefits the Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser branch. It’s taking place on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Queen’s Park.
For more information, go to www.milesformental
health.ca.
Learn library history
Take a look at the history of the New Westminster Public Library at this month’s meeting of the New Westminster Historical Society.
Because the library’s main branch is currently undergoing renovations, the event is being held at Century House, 620 Eighth St. The society’s meeting is on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m.
“This presentation will look at a selection of stories from the library’s history starting with its opening in the 1860s, its locations on Columbia Street and library square, its move to the uptown area, and more,” said a press release.
The program is free and everyone is welcome to attend. Pre-registration isn’t required.
Save the date: Oct. 19
Family Services of Greater Vancouver is hosting a program for immigrant and refugee parents with school-aged children. The program takes place on Thursdays, Oct. 19 and 26 and Nov. 2 and 9 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Family Services of Greater Vancouver office on the third floor of 321 Sixth St.
Bus tickets and snacks are available. To register, contact Sima at 604-525-9144 (extension 3636) or email [email protected].
Taking the plunge
Fraser River Discovery Centre is taking the plunge in its efforts to become a go-to attraction for visitors of all ages.
Discovery Centre recently launched its new working river exhibit, Journey Through the Working River, at RiverFest 2017.
This fall, Fraser River Discovery Centre is offering two of its popular public-engagement programs for adults: the Faces of the Fraser speaker series and the Fraser River Dialogues series of “fireside chats.” It’s also offering two new Working River school programs for its younger audiences.
The centre is also expanding its opening hours and changing its admission system. It’s now open five days a week, and it’s moving from “admission by donation” to a ticket system. Tickets will remain the same as the previous suggested donation levels.
If you go in before Nov. 2, you get in for half price.
