While Godzilla prepares to smash its way into theatres this week, filming of more serene scenes took place in New West over the weekend.
Run For Your Life, a TV movie staring Amy Smart, filmed at New Westminster City Hall on Saturday, May 10. Filming took place in the driveway in front of city hall, the lobby area and council chambers, which was dressed as a courtroom.
Master chef helps market
Royal City Farmers Market is serving up some good food and good times at its annual fundraiser.
The Royal City Farmers Market is holding its annual fundraiser on Wednesday, May 21 at the Hub Restaurant at the Shops at New Westminster Station.
Executive chef Michael Knowlson is creating a special “off the menu” tableau of canapes.
“Chef Knowlson has served as executive chef at Bacchus restaurant in the Wedgewood Hotel and at Sequoia Grill at the Teahouse in Stanley Park. Prior to moving to Vancouver, he served as executive chef of cutting-edge London restaurants First Floor and 192, along with the private Groucho Club, where he cooked for high-profile celebrities,” states a press release. “For one night only guests will experience the true taste of the farmers market in the hands of a master chef.”
Wild West Coast Seafoods, Outwest Ranch, Golden Ears Cheesecrafters and Rockweld Farms are among the market vendors who have donated products toward the evening’s menu. A silent auction featuring locally made wares will be hosted by Patrick Johnstone, the city’s 2013 Citizen of the Year.
The society is getting set to launch its seventh season, when it moves to strengthen its advocacy work and increase participating in the community.
Proceeds from the May 21 fundraiser will contribute to the market’s mandate to do food-positive actions such as offering a bursary to New Westminster Secondary School graduates entering food-based fields and helping the market become a more inclusive space for seniors.
Royal City Farmer’s Market returns to Tipperary Park for the summer season beginning June 5. The market, which features local farmers, food producers, artisans and musicians, takes place every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at that location until Oct. 9
Tickets for the fundraiser are $28 plus fees and include canapés, a craft beer or glass of house wine and entry into the door prizes. They’re available at www.eventbrite.ca – search for Royal City Farmers Market.
Medical memories
The New Westminster Lions Club welcomed a special guest to its meeting on Monday.
Rita Leighton, 89, of New Westminster spoke about a surgery done in 1958 to close a hole in her son’s Dan’s heart.
“Without this operation, statistically his chance of surviving to age 14 was about 20 per cent and to age 21 was 10 per cent,” said a press release from the Lions. “The cost of the operation was over $110,000 and performed at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, and this was sponsored by a newly formed Kiwanis Club of Calgary.”
Dan, who is now 64, has worked and lived in the Yukon for more than 40 years. He drives heavy equipment and works in a number of jobs requiring vigorous physical labour.
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