The New Westminster Historical Society is shining a light on the Royal Westminster Regiment’s Armoury.
The Nov. 20 presentation will focus on fascinating non-military stories from the building’s history. Located at the corner of Queens Avenue and Sixth Street, the Armoury opened in the mid-1890s.
“Over its lifetime the building has witnessed numerous important military occasions, many filled with great patriotic emotion,” said a press release. “But there is also a non-military historical side to the building, one of community involvement with such diverse functions as agriculture, motion pictures, sports, gala festivities and public services. This presentation will focus on these non-military events that are integral to the Armoury’s history and its heritage in the city.”
The presentation will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the New Westminster Public Library at 716 Sixth Ave. The program is free, and everyone is welcome to attend.
‘Human books’ at Century House
Community members are invited to drop by Century House and read some “human books” who will be sharing share their experiences of the Second World War.
Century House and the New Westminster Museum and Archives are presenting a World War II Café, which will give people a chance to hear about air raids, children’s evacuations, the war effort on the home front and other stories from the Second World War. People will be able to sit down, enjoy a cup of tea and share a 20-minute conversation with someone who lived through the Second World War.
The event is taking place on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 12:30 to 3:15 p.m. at Century House, 620 Eighth St. Introductions to the “human books” begin at 12:30 p.m., so people are advised to arrive early to check in.
Anyone wishing to attend can pre-register at any New Westminster parks, culture and recreation facility using registration number 126206. Registration fee is by donation.
For more information, call Century House at 604-519-1066.
Spitale sharing practical skills
New Westminster’s chief administrative officer will be sharing her knowledge with future politicians.
During the Women’s Campaign School that’s taking place Nov. 29 and 30 at Simon Fraser University, speakers will share practical skills and firsthand experiences with the political system with women attending the school. The school, which seeks to encourage more women involved in politics, is the longest running campaign school of its kind in Canada.
Lisa Spitale will join other panelists and a moderator at the campaign school, where she’ll take part in a session about The Details Behind the Dollars. In the session, women will learn about municipal and provincial financial reporting requirements, including changes that are expected.
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