The food bank will be the winner of a bet between city councillors Jonathan Cote and Chuck Puchmayr.
Cote got the ball running, when he posted a message on Facebook on Sunday. He suggested that when Denver Broncos’ quarterback Peyton Manning thanked the fans for helping the Bronchos get to the Superbowl, “I am pretty sure he was referring to me.”
The Broncos will take on the Seattle Seahawks Feb. 2.
Puchmayr suggested a wager on the Superbowl, to which Cote suggested: “Loser needs to read a congratulatory note written by the winner to this year’s Super Bowl champion during the council/committee report.”
“That and 100 pounds of potatoes for the food bank,” suggested Puchmayr.
Bet’s on. Who do you think will win this one?
Literacy fun
The New Westminster Public Library aims to make literacy fun.
The library is offering a number of activities part of Family Literacy Day on Monday, Jan. 27. Families are invited to drop by the library at 716 Sixth Ave. between 6 and 8 p.m.
“We’ll be making art out of books, playing with magnet poetry, challenging each other with video games and board games, sharing our favourite books and movies, going crazy with Post-it notes, making tasty snacks and much more,” said Alicia Dobbs, children’s and teen services librarian in an email to The Record. “We’ll also be giving away baskets full of books, games and other goodies in a prize draw.”
People of all ages are welcome, but if possible the library would like people to sign up so they know how many people to expect. For more information or to sign up, call 604-527-4677 or email [email protected].
Volunteer festival
The Royal City Volunteers and Community Volunteer Connections are inviting community members to celebrate volunteering in New Westminster.
The groups are holding the 12th annual New Westminster Festival of Volunteers, a celebration of community spirit and volunteering, on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Royal City Centre.
Interested in helping out in the community or making a difference in the world? Drop by the event and learn about some of the volunteer opportunities available in the community, such as working with children, rescuing stray cats, visiting seniors, helping new immigrant families and doing some community gardening.
According to the event organizers, the Festival of Volunteers raises over 12,000 hours in volunteer contributions and help non-profits in New Westminster to get their good work done.
In addition to information booths by assorted community groups, the entertainment stage features singers, dancers, poets, a play and presentations from participating non-profit organizations. Attendees will have a chance to win $500 in Royal City Centre gift certificates just by visiting the volunteering booths at the event.
