Saturday, Sept. 3
Last Blast of Summer family event, noon, Royal City Community Church, 601 Eighth Ave. Includes Tumblebus, mobile petting zoo, fun and games for all ages.
Tuesday, Sept. 6
Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary general meeting, 1 p.m., Neil Russell room, third floor of Royal Columbian Hospital’s Columbia Tower, 330 East Columbia St. All welcome. Info: Marlene at 604-521-0551.
Thursday, Sept. 8
The Vancouver Latin American Film Festival comes to Douglas College with a free screening of the Argentinian film Road to La Paz (in Spanish with English subtitles), 4:30 p.m. in Lecture Theatre N2201, New Westminster campus, 700 Royal Ave. Info: http://vlaff.org/road-to-la-paz.
Saturday, Sept. 10
Fraternal Order of Eagles, hot dog and spin the wheel fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Save-on-Foods, Columbia Square, 1025 Columbia St. All proceeds go to Camp Kakhemala for kids with Type 1 diabetes.
NWSS Class of 1976 reunion, 7 p.m., 7 p.m. to midnight, Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park. Tickets are $60 or $75 at the door (if it isn’t sold out.) Enjoy an informal evening of drinks (cash bar), appetizers, 1970’s background music and catching up with old classmates and friends. Preregister and pay with PayPal secure online payment at classreport.org/can/bc/new_westmistner/nwss or send an e-transfer payment to [email protected]. You can mail a cheque payable to 1976 NWSS Grad Reunion Committee at #311-1240 Quayside Dr., New Westminster, V3M 6H1. If you pay for someone else or your name has changed since high school, let organizers know the correct names so they can keep the class directory RSVP list accurate and up-to-date.
Sunday, Sept. 11
Big Gig street party put on by Olivet Baptist Church, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the 600 block of Queens Avenue. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the bouncy castle, Korki the Klown, seniors’ tent, $2 burgers, bake sale and music on the street.
Tuesday, Sept. 13
Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in New Westminster and Burnaby who require skilled, caring foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session from 10 a.m. to noon at #200-906 Roderick Ave. in Coquitlam. For more information or another session date, call the North Fraser recruitment team at 604-764-8098.
Thursday, Sept. 15
Pop Up Community Kitchen at Newcomers Centre for Children and Families. For info, contact Minoo at 778-885-5165 or [email protected].
Friday, Sept. 16
Pop Up Community Kitchen at Lookout Society. For info, contact Minoo at 778-885-5165 or [email protected].
Monday, Sept. 19
New Westminster Puffers Club meets at 12:30 to 2 p.m., New Westminster Public Library auditorium, 716 Sixth Ave. Anyone with or having friends with COPD, sleep apnea, asthma or any other breathing problems are welcome to attend. Today’s speaker: Shelly Cole from the New Westminster Police Department.
Tuesday, Sept. 20
Food Skills for Families – Smart Budget, a community kitchen series at the New West Salvation Army, Sept. 20 and 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25. For info, contact Minoo at 778-885-5165 or [email protected].
Friday, Sept. 23
Pop Up Community Kitchen for seniors, New West Salvation Army. For info, contact Minoo at 778-885-5165 or [email protected].
Monday, Sept. 26
Food Skills for Families – active seniors, community kitchen at Century House, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 17, 24 and 31 and Nov. 7. For info, contact Minoo at 778-885-5165 or [email protected].
Tuesday, Sept. 27
ESL Cooking program, practise your English and cook up something yummy, 10 a.m. to noon, Early Years Center at Qayqayt Elementary, 85 Merivale St. No Cost. Child minding is available. Series runs Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25 and Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Register at 604-525-9144 ext. 3636 or [email protected].
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Bicycling in New Westminster. HUB-New West meets at 6:40 p.m. in the Plaskett Room of the New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. to discuss cycling issues. Info: 604-526-3585.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Siblings Without Rivalry – how to help your children get along, two-part workshop to present a family dynamics approach for coping with children’s fighting and strategies. Workshop for parents with children aged zero to five years, part of Family Nights at the Early Learning Centre. Sessions on Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Qayqayt Elementary, 85 Merivale St. Space is limited. Register at 604-638-3390 ext. 3166 or [email protected].
Thursday, Sept. 29
Seniors Services’ Society is holding its second annual Evening in Tuscany fundraiser at La Perla restaurant in River Market, 5:30 p.m. Peter Legge will MC the event, which includes dinner, silent and live auction and live music. For tickets, contact the Seniors Services Society at www.seniorsservicessociety.ca.
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Cooking at the EYE New West, part of Family Nights at the Early Learning Centre. Join in on an evening of fun and cooking, new topic each session. Runs Oct. 12 and 26, Nov. 16, and Dec. 7 and 14, 6 to 8 p.m., Qayqayt Elementary, 85 Merivale St. Space is limited. Register at 604-638-3390 ext. 3166 or [email protected].
Wednesday, Nov. 23
We are Family, Hear Us Roar, Create the design of family life you have always desired, a two-part series to create a new blueprint to guide your family life and identity, Nov. 23 and 30, 6 to 8 p.m., Qayqayt Elementary, 85 Merivale St. Part of the Family Nights at the Early Learning Centre workshop series. Space is limited. Register at 604-638-3390 ext. 3166 or [email protected].
