In the need of some formal attire? Want to help local students celebrate their graduation in style?
You Wear It Well … Just for Grads is a local non-profit organization that accepts donations of gently used formal ware, shoes and accessories and helps outfit New Westminster and Burnaby students for grad at no cost. The ladies involved in the group will be participating in this year’s Queen’s Park neighbourhood garage sale on Saturday, May 9.
“We will be selling off some of our inventory to raise money for both our organization and for Canuck Place, said Darcey Sudeyko, a member of the committee. “We will be selling short, cocktail length dresses for $5 each, sho0s for $5 a pair and long gowns for $10 each.”
You’ll find the You Wear it Well folks at 119 St. Patrick St., in the back lane.
Get moving with high school Hyacks
New Westminster Secondary School students are putting a fundraising plan into motion.
NWSS sports leadership students are organizing the second annual Hyacks in Motion family three-kilometre walk/run around Queen’s Park on Saturday, May 9.
“It is our hope our event can bring community, school district, families, and students together to create a more active and healthy community,” said Chad Oatway in an email to the Record. “With this event, we are hoping to fundraise money to help promote physical health literacy and education in youth within New Westminster School District.”
Oatway, a teacher at NWSS, a football and wrestling coach and coordinator of the school’s ski and snowboard club, said the Male Sport Leadership Cohort is putting on the event.
“By planning Hyacks in Motion, the class is working to bring awareness and promote physical health literacy and education in New Westminster and for students in the New Westminster School District,” he said.
Registration and sign-in takes place from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. and the run/walk starts at 10:30 a.m. The event is free for kids five and under, $5 for students ages six to 18 and $15 for adults (reduced rates of $2 and $10 apply for those who pre-register.)
Anyone wanting to participate or support Hyacks in Motion, visit www.hyacksin
motion.com.
Eagles set to soar
Eagles are soaring into spring with planters and pancakes.
The auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #20 is having a hanging basket sale – just in time for Mother’s Day. The sale takes place on Saturday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Terminal Pub parking located at 12th Street and Stewardson Way.
Baskets are $25.
That same morning, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #20 Aerie is preparing a pancake breakfast that includes sausages, eggs, and coffee. Save-on-Foods is sponsoring the breakfast that takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. (at the same location as the plant sale) and costs $5. The Eagles will also be having a draw for moms to win a beautiful hanging basket.
Saturday’s event also include a chance to purchase and register for the Eagle’s great cherry tomato growing contest. After buying a tomato plant at the event, you grow the plant and bring it to a free barbecue in September to try to win a prize for the tallest plant and the one with the most ripe tomatoes.
The Eagles are promising some good prizes for the contest and some tomato-related events, such as the cherry tomatoes putting contest with golf clubs and cherry tomatoes.
Eagles raise funds for a variety of charities, including Monarch House, Honour House, Royal Columbian Hospital, Camp Good Times, and more. For more info, contact Marge Ashdown at 604-838-2675 or [email protected].
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