And then there were two.
Pianos on the Street is coming to River Market at Westminster Quay this Friday, as part of an initiative that places pianos in open-air locations throughout Metro Vancouver for the public to play. The program is set to get underway at River Market today at noon (July 11) and will remain at the locale until the end of summer.
The Queensborough Community Centre recently unveiled an outdoor piano at its bandshell. The piano, which isn’t part of the Pianos on the Street initiative, has been a big hit among visitors to the community centre.
Cemetery stories
Interested in the hidden symbolism in cemeteries? If so, you’ll want to check out the New Westminster Historical Society’s upcoming presentation.
Cemetery Symbolism: Hidden Meaning of What You See is the topic of the society’s July 16 presentation at the New Westminster Public Library. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event, which gets underway at 7:30 p.m.
Dale Miller will lead this visual presentation about cemetery grave marker artwork and images, showing examples from local cemeteries and other burial sites.
“Some of these images can add greatly to the information gathered from the reading of the marker’s inscription,” states a press release. “Many people who visit a cemetery to take in the overall landscape or to seek out a particular grave of family, friend, celebrity, or just for a simple walk, will often miss the additional detail and meaning that is included in a grave marker’s design or artwork. This presentation will show you what to look for and will suggest how this knowledge might add to your cemetery visits and perhaps to your family tree research.”
Restaurant marks the big 5-0
Boston Pizza is celebrating its golden anniversary by giving away 50 pizza parties.
Every in-store or takeout/delivery receipt includes a code that can be entered online for a chance to win one of the 50 pizza parties. Winners can customize their party theme, choose a menu and invite up to 30 friends.
“For half a century, we’ve celebrated birthdays, winning goals, team championships and long weekends with our local guests,” Steve Silverstone, executive vice-president of marketing for Boston Pizza International, said in a press release.
“This summer we’re excited to have our guests celebrate our big 5-0 with us.”
Boston Pizza has operated a location in Columbia Square since 1994. Tom and Lorrie Nevison have owned the local franchise since 2009.
As part of the anniversary celebration, the restaurant is having a 50th anniversary party on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
It will be selling $5 individual pizzas for the day, while supplies last.
Why invest in New West?
An upcoming forum will explain why people should invest in New West.
The City of New Westminster and the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce are hosting the New West Economic Forum on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Anvil Centre.
The forum will feature folks who will speak about current and future growth and opportunities in New Westminster and Metro Vancouver, including keynote speakers Colin and Dale Bosa of Bosa Properties and BlueSky Properties, Andrew Ramlo of Urban Futures, and a panel featuring Suki Sekhon, president and CEO of CRS Group (and co-owner of the office centre above Anvil Centre), Darrell Jones, president of Overwaitea Food Group and Save-On-Foods, and Lisa Spitale, the city’s chief administrative officer.
Coun. Bill Harper, co-chair of the forum, said the event will be an excellent chance to hear firsthand about the exciting business and investment opportunities that are available in New Westminster.
“Attendees will also get key insights from speakers on why they see New Westminster as a strategic location for business opportunity and growth,” said Gary Pooni, forum co-chair and president of Brook Pooni Associates.
For more information on the economic forum, visit www.investnewwest.ca.
