Residents from all neighbourhoods of the city are invited to attend a speakers’ series that’s being held as part of the Queen’s Park neighbourhood heritage study.
Marco D’Agostini,a senior heritage planner with the City of Vancouver, will speak about Vancouver’s heritage action plan on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. in council chambers at city hall.
He’s set to provide an overview of Vancouver’s plan and offer insight into Vancouver’s heritage/character house demolition discussion.
The presentation will last about 20 or 25 minutes, and there will be an opportunity for questions and discussions afterward. The presentation is free.
Upcoming speakers include heritage professional Donald Luxton (Feb. 26) and speakers from the B.C. Assessment Authority and an insurance underwriter manager (March 26). All presentations take place at 7 p.m. in council chamber.
Making grad special for all
If you’re embarking on some spring cleaning, be sure to keep a local group in mind before tossing out any formal attire.
You Wear It Well … Just for Grads is a New West based non-profit organization that helps local students find grad outfits – at no cost – that make them look and feel their best for grad.
“We are currently preparing for our sixth annual Boutique Day event to help outfit deserving graduates,” said a press release from the group. “We are always in need of donations of gently used formal wear – gowns, shoes and accessories.”
You Wear It Well is also looking for a seamstress who is able to do basic alternations, such as hems and straps, on grad dresses.
If you have any items to donate to help make grad special for young women and men, or are interested in volunteering, call Kathyat 778-231-7184 or email [email protected].
Love your city
The City of New Westminster wants to be your valentine this Feb. 14.
As part of the ongoing update to the official community plan, the city is hosting a visioning workshop to get residents’ input about what they love about their neighbourhood and how they think it and the city should grow.
The Love Our City workshop is being held on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. The event is free, but registration is required through loveourcityworkshop.eventbright.ca.
“My wife was very excited about the very romantic day I had planned,” quippedMayor Jonathan Cote. “OCP planning.”
After getting residents’ input at the Valentine’s Day workshop, the city will hold an open house on Feb. 28 to share what it heard.
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