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Community "unconcert" coming to New West

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Fraser River Discovery Centre
Fraser River Discovery Centre is offering activities for kids during spring break.

St. Barnabas Church is welcoming new voices to its community choir – and to hear what they’ve accomplished so far.

The New West Community Choir invites community members to attend Leading in Love, a community choir “unconcert” that’s taking place on Sunday, March 25 at 5 p.m. at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 1010 Fifth Ave. Everyone is welcome to attend, and admission is by suggested donation of $2 to $20.

Established in January 2016, the no-barrier choir is open to everyone – regardless of their singing ability or financial situation.

“The community choir continues to grow and thrive,” Rev. Emilie Smith said in an email to the Record. “The next session starts on Tuesday, April 17.”

The choir meets on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for 10 sessions, ending in June. For more information, call 604-526-6646.

Explore the Fraser River on spring break

Kids can journey through the Fraser during spring break at Fraser River Discovery Centre.

The centre’s spring break 2018 event takes children aged two to 12 on a journey into the past, by making daily “stops” along different places Simon Fraser visited during his journey down the Mighty Fraser. During the week and on Saturday, kids will be given a Passport to the Past booklet that lists daily activities, games, films and exhibits to check out for the day.

Day 1 (March 20) features a look at Prince George, with subject days looking at Quesnel (March 21), Williams Lake (March 22) and the Lower Mainland (March 23). This all leads up to the big event on Saturday, march 24, which will be a combination of the all the days’ themes – and include a look at New Westminster today.

Fraser River Discovery Centre is at 788 Quayside Dr. It’s open 10. a.m. to 4 p.m. and the activities are covered by general admission to the centre ($6 per person, $18 for a family pass for two adults and two children, and free for children under two years of age).

The centre is also offering a new Tiny Tot Tuesdays program starting in March to help make visits to the centre memorable for its youngest visitors and their parents or caregivers. Each Tuesday, the centre will put on a short, fun and educational session that will include stories, songs and circle time.

Lori Walker, an instructor in the school of communication at Capilano University and the former literacy outreach coordinator in New Westminster, has designed the Tiny Tot program. The program, being offered on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m., is free with admission to the centre, and registration isn’t necessary.

Uptown focus

The New Westminster Historical Society is shining a light on the uptown at this month’s meeting.

The society’s March meeting will feature a presentation on the uptown area of New Westminster, including the results of a research project that gathered stories and background information on many businesses and developments of the area. The time period included runs from the late 1800s up to about present day.

The presentation is on Wednesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Century House (Cedar Room), 620 Eighth St. It’s free and everyone is welcome.

Public art unveiled

If you’re in Queensborough, be sure to check out the city’s latest public art.

Furled Trail by Studio HUIZENGA, which was inspired by Queensborough’s natural landscape, was recently unveiled at a bus shelter on Ewen Avenue, across from the Queensborough Community Centre.

“Cities and transportation agencies have been incorporating public art into transit operations over the past 20 years in an effort to increase ridership through improved esthetics,” Mayor Jonathan Cote said in a press release. “We are proud to bring a unique public art design to the functional structure of the Queensborough bus shelter, which will not only enhance the everyday rider experience but also beautify the community.”