Longtime New West resident Amber Anderson has earned more kudos for her efforts to help those who are less fortunate.
Anderson is the executive director of the HAVE Culinary Training Society, which helps people in the Downtown Eastside better their lives through the culinary arts.
An executive chef for more than 20 years, Anderson was accredited as a Chef de Cuisine in 2006 – the highest culinary recognition in Canada.
It was just a few months ago that Anderson was named the New Westminster Citizen of the Year for 2014.
Last month, she received a Canadian Association of Food Service Professionals leadership award for Outstanding Contributions in Community Services and Leadership, an award that recognizes strength of character, mentoring abilities, dedication to industry associations and dedication to improvements in the food service industry.
Anderson received the award at the B.C. Leadership Night on Feb. 26 at the Pacific Gateway Hotel.
take a walk down
main street
The second part of a presentation about Main Street – At the Heart of the Community will be featured in this month’s New Westminster Historical Society evening.
February’s presentation looked at New Westminster’s “main street” from 1859 to 1898, while March’s event will cover 1899 to present time.
“The earlier views of this city’s “main street” were well received,” said a press release about the event. “In the upcoming presentation, the photos of Columbia Street downtown will show the streetscape that directly set the tone for the street that has evolved into what is here today. A guest at this program will be Katherine Freund, artist and historian, who recently had a display at the public library on the “main street” theme.
The New Westminster Historical Society evening is taking place on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. The program is free and everyone is welcome to attend.
Catch gold fever at Discovery Centre
Families will be able to test their skills to uncover a secret stash of gold at Fraser River Discovery Centre.
Discovery Centre is holding a special Gold Fever event on Saturday March 21. Families will work as a team to complete a series of gold-rush-related skill tests, including practising gold panning with Yukon Dan, using a compass, learning how to build a shelter and more.
“If you can complete the five challenges in our Gold Rush activity kit, you may just find some gold in them thar hills …” said a press release from Fraser River Discovery Centre. “The five activity challenges will take about an hour to complete. Families will receive a swag bag and a certificate for participation.”
Tickets are $20 for a family of up to six people or $5 per person for gold panning only. They must be purchased in advanced at www.fraserriverdiscovery.org/goldfever.
Fraser River Discovery’s Centre’s regular exhibits will be open during the Gold Fever event, with admission by donation. Discovery Centre is located at 788 Quayside Dr., next to River Market.
