The Hyack Festival Association is inviting residents to attend a meet' n' greet fundraiser for its ambassador program.
The association is inviting community members to drop by Choices Market on Saturday to meet its 2013 Hyack ambassadors, enjoy a hotdog and pop and make a donation that will help the young women travel to events throughout B.C. and promote the Royal City. The meet-and-greet takes place on Saturday, May 4 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Crest shopping centre at 8683 10th Ave. - just across the border in Burnaby.
Eagles return
Members of the New Westminster Eagles Aerie 20 are flying back to the Royal City.
In recent years, the Eagles have been holding their meetings in Surrey because of challenges finding a location in New Westminster. The days of commuting to Newton for meetings are ending, as the group has secured space in the CAW hall at 709 12th St.
"That's our new home," said member John Ashdown. "Our first meeting is coming up on the 14th at the new location."
The New Westminster Eagles meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. New members are welcome.
"Our slogan is people helping people," Ashdown said.
In addition to some gaming revenues, the group raises funds that it disperses to community organizations. One recent raffle raised funds for Honour House, the B.C. Cancer Society and the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation.
The New Westminster Eagles hold a meat draw at the Fireside Pub in Sapperton on Fridays, from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays, from 3 to 5 p.m. In addition to three meat draws, each day's meat draw includes a 50/50 draw - with the winner also getting a free dinner at the pub and a breakfast pack that includes bacon, eggs and hash browns.
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