Local families with young children are invited to celebrate National Child Day.
The New Westminster Early Childhood Development Committee is sponsoring an event for families with children aged zero to six years. It's being held on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 2: 30 to 4: 30 p.m. at the Sapperton Pensioners Hall at 318 Keary St.
The event will include fun activities, crafts, entertainment, snacks and free resource bags for families who register to attend. To register, email info@kids newwest.ca
GET THE 'STACHE
New Westminster firefighter Kevin Kula has found some trusty and fearless pioneers who aren't afraid to let their hair go wild for a month.
Kula registered for Movember and pledged to cultivate a genuine 100 per cent face grown moustache for 30 days to raise awareness and funds for men's health, specifically prostate cancer.
"As more people become Citizens of Movember, the more lives will be impacted," he said in an email to his fellow firefighters. "You can grow a moustache as a Mo Bro, or join as a Mo Sista to show your support and help recruit other Mo growers to the team."
The New Westminster Firefighters' Charitable Society is supporting Kula's efforts on the Movember front.
"Almost everyone in the fire department has a moustache, or a resemblance of a moustache," said Glen Bailey, the society's president. "Kevin decided it was something he wanted to take on. The guys have all jumped on board."
Bailey said a couple of fire captains, including John Young, shaved off their existing moustaches so they could regrow them and participate. If residents notice a lot of firefighters suddenly sporting moustaches, Bailey said they'll now know why.
"Apparently, I look like a '70s porn star," Bailey laughed. "It does not suit me. Nov. 30 at midnight, it's gone. It's driving me nuts."
Funds are directed to programs run directly by Movember and its men's health partner, Prostate Cancer Canada.
DENTAL PLANS
The Douglas College department of dental assisting and the UBC Faculty of Dentistry are joining forces to offer free oral care services for New Westminster families and individuals who have financial barriers to accessing regular dental care.
Appointments will be available on Dec. 3 for a free examination by a dentist and a dental hygienist. Patients will then be assigned to a dental hygiene student for teeth cleaning in the New Year.
Services provided will be a comprehensive examination, oral health education, scaling and rootplaning as required, desensitizing, fluoride treatments and radiographs (X-rays) as required
All services are free because of the support of the New Westminster Rotary Club and private sponsors. People who are interested in the services will need to be available on Saturday mornings and should not have dental insurance.
Call 604-527-5464 and leave a number where you can be reached to set up an appointment for Dec. 3 or email debbiem@dentistry. ubc.ca
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