A local hair salon is continuing to support special needs artists.
Eclipps Hair Café often displays works from artists in the Pottery Works program in its salon at 755 Sixth St. In honour of its 20th anniversary, Eclipps is having a Pottery Works party/gallery event on Saturday, Sept. 27
“This is a group of special needs artists who create art, pottery and jewelry. We at Eclipps, over the years, have been proud to support local artists by showing their art in the salon from month to month,” stated a press release. “Some of the artists from Pottery Works have shown here as well. We actively try to support local charities outside of work, and really love the therapy the artists from the group receive through art.”
Eclipps is hosting a silent action, with all proceeds being donated to Pottery Works. The event, which is being held on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the salon, includes music, an art auction and a rendition of Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night that artists will be working on together.
Tickets will be sold in a raffle for that painting, with all proceeds going to Pottery Works. To attend, RSVP by Sept. 13 to [email protected].
Art and history
The New Westminster Historical Society is shining a light on art at this month’s presentation.
Katherine Freund-Hainsworth, a local artist and historian, will offer a presentation on Art and the Visual Historian. Freund-Hainsworth, who was this year’s Bernie Legge Cultural Award winner, will show detailed illustrations from some of her pieces and talk about the historical research that underpins her art, how she chooses what pieces to include and her enjoyment in mixing two of her favourite things – art and history.
In addition to regularly displaying her collages at the public library during Heritage Week, Freund-Hainsworth has also sketched local houses for the local heritage home tour brochure and co-authored the book, A New Westminster Album: Glimpses of the City as it Was.
The Heritage Preservation Society’s upcoming presentation is taking place on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the New Westminster Public Library at 716 Sixth Ave. The program is free and everyone is invited.
Throw some bowls for a cause
Queen’s Park Healthcare Foundation is inviting community members to throw a few bowls to help people to age with grace.
In partnership with the New Westminster Lawn Bowling Club, the foundation is having its first lawn bowling fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 3 to 7 p.m. Group and single entries are welcome for the event that includes food and refreshments, a cash bar, lessons, raffles and more.
“Let’s get rolling and do some bowling,” suggests Lorraine Brett, chair of the Queen’s Park Care Centre.
The New Westminster Lawn Bowling Club is located at 710 Eighth St. – right next to Century House in Moody Park.
“There will be instruction, a barbecue, prizes and a whole bunch of fun,” said Lizz Kelly, executive director of the Queen’s Park Healthcare Foundation.
Tickets are $40 (with $25 tax receipt issued at the event). Net proceeds will help enhance the lives of residents and patients of Queen’s Park Care Centre and William Rudd House. Along with residential services, Queen’s Park Care Centre also offers general rehabilitation, respite, community adult day programs and PATH – patient assessment transition to home.
“Chances are that if you live and age in New Westminster and the surrounding areas, you will use the services of the centre,” said a press release. “Queen’s Park Care Centre is a multi-generational campus featuring multi-level care with interdisciplinary care teams and is recognized as playing a vital role in the health care community in the Lower Mainland.”
For tickets or information, visit www.qphf.org.
Mature students
Douglas College is seeking to help mature students reach their academic goals.
The Douglas College Foundation and the Douglas Students’ Union have partnered to create the financial award in time for the start of the 2014/2015 school year. The $1,000 annual Douglas Students’ Union Mature Student Bursary will be awarded to one or more Douglas College students who can demonstrate financial need, with a preference for those over age 24.
“The Douglas Students’ Union advocates vigorously on behalf of all students and this donation clearly demonstrates that they understand the financial challenges facing some students,” said Hazel Postma, executive director of the Douglas College Foundation and associate vice-president of external relations at Douglas College. “By focusing on mature students, they are helping people who have realized that having a post-secondary education can open doors to a brighter future yet may have financial barriers that are preventing them from enrolling. It has been a pleasure working with the Douglas Students’ Union and I look forward to telling our community donors about the kind of support provided to students by students.”
The bursary was created with an initial $20,000 endowment from the students’ union, which was matched 50 per cent by the Douglas College Foundation, for a total of $30,000.
“Gone are the days of keeping one job for life,” said Lorna Howat, internal relations coordinator of the Douglas Students’ Union. “Workplace changes and personal challenges have an impact on individuals. Upgrading or retraining is becoming a norm in today’s workforce. The Douglas Students’ Union is pleased to fund this bursary and assist this growing demographic of students in achieving their educational and career goals.”
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