Community members are invited to do their bit for the planet at this year’s instalment of the Glenbrook ravine restoration project.
The ecological enhancement project in the Glenbrook Ravine returns on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Last year we had a great turnout with a lot of positive attitudes, in spite of the initial rain,” said organizer Kyle Routledge in an email to the Record. “You know what they say, April showers bring easier Himalayan blackberry removal – or something to that effect.”
Community members of all ages are invited to take part in the event. People can park at the Glenbrook Park Amenities Centre (76 Jamieson Crt.), which is where they will meet at 10 a.m. (Late arrivals can follow the trail and find the other volunteers.)
“This is a family-friendly event, and we have ways for people of all ages and abilities to get involved and contribute,” Routledge said. “The work is not that hard, and refreshment, socialization breaks are welcome and encouraged.”
For more information, contact Kyle Routledge at [email protected].
New West takes lead in walking challenge – on one front
New West is leading on one front, while Burnaby is ahead on the other in the WALK30 Burnaby/New West walking challenge.
Burnaby and New Westminster are in a friendly competition to get people to walk at least 30 minutes a day for better health. From now until May 11, residents of the neighbouring communities are encouraged to sign up and track their daily minutes walked online.
“More than 2,700 residents and students are already registered – and the city with the most participants (per capita) will be awarded the WALK30 Challenge Cup,” said a press release from organizers. “New West is currently in the lead in terms of community participants, while Burnaby has more school classroom teams.
If you haven’t signed up yet, that’s not a problem – there’s still time to participate. You can register and start tracking today at www.walkerscaucus.ca/walk30-burnaby-newwest.
Participation in the WALK30 Burnaby/New West walking challenge is free. Participants are invited to attend a walking festival on Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at Edmonds Community Centre to find out which city won the WALK30 Challenge Cup, connect with other walkers, enjoy free food, entertainment and games, and enter prize draws for parks and recreation passes, and gift cards for iTunes, Waves, Sport Chek and Save-On-Foods.
Eagles raise funds
The Fraternal Order of Eagles is
The New Westminster Eagles New Westminster #20 are holding their annual hanging basket sale just in time for Mother’s Day. It’s taking place on Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Terminal Pub parking lot, at 115 12th St.
The hanging basket sale funds raised are not for one specific charity – it will be distributed between the many charities we support,” said Joan Nelson of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in New Westminster.
“The baskets are filled with a geranium, five to six different plants. Each basket is different; lots of variety of colours and selections.”
Baskets are $25.
Golfing for a cause
Residents are invited to hit the links to help raise funds for some of the B.C.’s most seriously ill and injured patients.
An operating room physician and a nurse at Royal Columbian Hospital started the Making the Cut golf tournament six years ago to raise funds for the hospital, one of the largest Level 1 trauma centres in Canada. This year’s golf tournament is taking place on Saturday, June 9 at the Pitt Meadows Golf Club.
For details and to register, go to www.rchfoundation.com.
