If you’ve got issues with the European chafer, you’ll want to get in touch with the city before its subsidy coupons are gobbled up.
The City of New Westminster is once again offering a program that allows local residents to buy two packages of nematodes at a 50 per cent discount.
A limited number of coupons is available for this subsidy program, and residents can pick up subsidy coupons and chafer management info from Monday, May 30 to Friday, June 3 and later pick up the nematodes, which have to be applied to lawns at a certain date.
A couple of things to keep in mind: residents must have picture ID and proof of residency when picking up subsidy coupons at the city’s parks and rec office in Moody Park (600 Eighth St.); and watering permits must be issued from the city’s engineering department to allow for unrestricted watering of nematodes (as watering restrictions are now in effect).
Parkinson’s Movement Day
A New Westminster business is taking part in The Parkinson’s Movement Day.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Parkinson Society British Columbia’s event, The Parkinson’s Movement Day, on Friday, May 27 at the Vancouver Art Gallery. The event, aimed at raising awareness about Parkinson’s disease and promoting the benefits of exercise for people living with the disease, includes three free exercise classes between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., with Rock Steady Boxing New West leading the 1 p.m. class.
For more information, visit www.parkinson.bc.ca.
Rock Steady Boxing is based on training used by boxing pros and adapted for people with Parkinson’s. Rock Steady Boxing classes get underway June 2 and will run twice a week.
For more information, visit www.zhooshfitness.com.
Action-packed Thursday
Get the weekend started a little early with two not-to-be missed events on May 26.
Head to Anvil Centre for the exhibition opening of Papergirl YVR, where you can view artwork, meet and talk with participating Papergirl artists, enjoy live entertainment and a cash bar. It’s part of a special edition of VIBE at Anvil Centre, where you can check out all the latest cultural offerings at the civic facility.
It’s all taking place on Thursday, May 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 777 Columbia St.
If you’re in the mood for something different, you can support the New Westminster Senior Salmonbellies, who will take on the Nanaimo Timbermen at their season home opener.
It’s taking place at 7 p.m. at Queen’s Park Arena and tickets are available at the door.
