The Royal City Farmers Market Association is inviting one and all to attend its annual general meeting.
The annual general meeting takes place on Sunday, Feb. 2 from 2:15 to 5 p.m. at River Market. Check-in gets underway at 2:15 p.m., followed by the keynote speakers at 3 p.m. and the general election at 4 p.m.
“This year’s AGM promises to be an afternoon with friends talking about food and the future plans of the market,” said president Andrew Murray.
The Royal City Farmers Market Association recently completed its strategic plan and is looking forward to working with this plan for the next three years.
Award-winning filmmakers Jen Rustemeyer and Grant Baldwin of The Clean Bin Project will be making a return visit to New Westminster and offering the keynote presentation. The duo will be speaking about their new project Just Eat It, a food waste story, and will be showing a trailer for the not-yet released film, discussing the impact of farmers markets, and taking questions from the public.
River Market is sponsoring the keynote speakers, while the Network Hub is chipping in with the venue.
Everyone is invited to attend, with a $10 membership fee being collected at check-in for anyone wishing to vote. Nominations for the executive were required to be submitted by Jan. 29.
NewWest.tv will be live streaming the meeting for those who are unable to attend in person.
A press release from the Royal City Farmers Market states that it’s eager to get feedback from New Westminster residents about the local market. For more details, visit www.rcfm.ca.
Raising money
The local Fraternal Order of Eagles is hoping to raise some cash for local causes at its Super Bowl Sunday special meat draw.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 20 New Westminster is holding a special draw on Sunday, Feb. 2 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Fireside Pub, 421 East Columbia St.
The group normally hosts its meat draws, which are sponsored by Thrifty Foods, on Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Sapperton pub. Three draws and a 50-50 draw are held at each day’s event.
Columbia pitches in for fire relief
The Columbia Theatre wants to do its part to help build up funds in the fire relief fund.
The upcoming Fire in the Heart fundraiser features the R&B All-stars and Barracuda – a tribute to the band Heart. In addition to raising money for the fire relief fund, the Feb. 8 event aims to celebrate the history of the buildings lost and their occupants.
The charity concert takes place on Saturday, Feb. 8 at The Columbia, 530 Columbia St. Advance tickets are $40 and are available at 604-522-4500 or at www.thecolumbia.ca. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music begins at 8 p.m.
Any businesses that want to help out and sponsor the event can contact [email protected].
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