Miss New Westminster 2014 will be crowned at the historic Columbia Theatre this week.
The Hyack Festival Association is holding the 43rd Hyack Ambassador pageant on Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre.
“We have got six amazing gals,” said Marg Ashdown, the director in charge of the event. “It’s an excellent program.”
Miss New Westminster and Hyack Ambassador will attend a variety of events through the year. In the lead-up to the pageant, they participate in weekly two-hour sessions where they learn public speaking skills, etiquette, self-defence, dance choreography, resume writing, interview skills and more.
The six candidates taking part in this year’s program are:Anna Almonte, Talia De Capite, Ceylin Ozdemir, Claire Dresselhuis, Andie Lloyd and Jenni Slinn.
“This year, we are honouring Miss New Westminster 2002, Eva Markvoort,” Ashdown said. “We have got 65 red roses for sale by donation in the theatre of the Columbia Theatre.”
Funds raised will be donated to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Through her blog and the 65 Red Roses documentary, Markvoort raised awareness around the world about cystic fibrosis and organ donation, before succumbing to the disease in 2010 at the age of 25.
Darren Storsley, who was named Mr. Canada in 2004, will also be attending the event. Before the candidates take to the stage for the pageant, he will be giving them a motivational pre-pageant pep talk.
“It’s going to be a great evening,” Ashdown said. “I think we are just about sold out.”
Tickets are $20. Buy at www.eventbrite.ca or call 604-522-6894.
Bunny love
An item in the April 4 Around Town column included the wrong number for information about the pet photos with the Easter bunny event that’s taking place on Saturday, April 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Queensborough Community Centre. The correct contact number is 604-525-7388.
Driving history
An upcoming presentation will drive home some details about the early automotive history in New Westminster.
The New Westminster Historical Society’s upcoming presentation will focus on cars, service station and local auto history. The presentation is being held on Wednesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the New Westminster Public Library at 716 Sixth Ave.
“Gary Miller, well-versed in the history of the automobile from fascinating trivia to the name and model of any car you’d like to name, will describe the local history of cars and auto-related events. This is all mixed together with other local car stories by historian Archie Miller,” stated a press release.
The program is free, and everyone is welcome. There is no need to pre-register.
