Wednesday, February 26
NWSS Jazz Night at The Columbia, with guests GMS Jazz Band, Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., 7 p.m. This supper club type evening will include door prizes and salsa dancing. Food and beverages are available to purchase at the Columbia Theatre. Tickets are $12 and available at www.nwssmusic.com.
Friday, February 28
Ukrainian Perogy Supper, 5 to 8 p.m., Holy Eucharist Church Hall, 501 Fourth Ave. Perogy sales from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 604-526-0988 or 604-522-7711.
Interview skills and self-marketing, workshop at New Westminster Public Library, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Register with the library at 604-527-4667 or with MOSAIC at 604-438-8214 extension 112 or email [email protected]. Cosponsored by New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC's settlement program. The New Westminster Public Library is located at 716 Sixth Ave.
Saturday, March 1
Thrift sale and coffee break, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St.
Kid’s Stuff Artisans Fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. Artisans from New Westminster and beyond will be showcasing their handmade wares for the younger set, including quilting, books, beadwork, knitwear, playwear, decor items and more.
Sunday, March 2
West Coast Tap Dance Collective annual general meeting and tap jam, De Dutch New Westminster, 1035 Columbia St. Annual general meeting at 4:30 p.m., tap jam at 5:30 p.m. Features movers and shakes of the tap world working together to form the future of our community, election of new board, free appetizers, and tap jam. Free for members attending the AGM or $5 for members (jam only) and $10 for non-members (jam only).
Tuesday, March 4
Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary general meeting, 1 p.m., Neil Russell room, third floor of Columbia tower, Royal Columbian Hospital, 330 East Columbia St. Info: Barb at 604-526-9041.
A Call to Nurse: Memories of Royal Columbian Hospital School of Nursing, a presentation in which nursing school graduates tell their stories. Memories of the hospital's school of nursing still live on and were recently gathered in a new book, A Call to Nurse, which will be featured at 7 p.m. Several of the alumnae will talk about the history of the school and will share some of the stories and photographs. As space is limited, register at 604-527-4667 or [email protected]. The library is at 716 Sixth Ave. and is wheelchair accessible.
Take an armchair tour to Turkey at the New Westminster Public Library. Rick Carswell will show highlights from Istanbul and a side trip to Ephesus, 2:30 p.m. The travel shows are sponsored by the University Women's Club of New Westminster and held in the library's auditorium at 716 Sixth Ave.
Thursday, March 6
Credit cards and prepaid credit cards, costs and obligation, learn the advantages and disadvantages of credit cards, how to apply, their feature and fees, the overall cost of credit as well as how pre-paid credit cards work. Session on financial literacy, 7 p.m., presented by volunteers with Vancity's Each One, Teach One program. As space is limited, preregister at 604-527-4667 or [email protected]. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 Sixth Ave.
Monday, March 10
New Westminster Puffers Club Society meets at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., 12:30 to 2 p.m. Anyone with COPD or other breathing problems are welcome.
Wednesday, March 12
Take an armchair tour to Turkey at the New Westminster Public Library. Rick Carswell will show highlights from Istanbul and a side trip to Ephesus, 7:30 p.m. The travel shows are sponsored by the University Women's Club of New Westminster and held in the library's auditorium at 716 Sixth Ave.
Thursday, March 13
Credit history and credit bureau, find out what credit history is, how to determine yours, how to build credit and what affects your credit score. Bankruptcy and credit counseling will also be covered. Session on financial literacy, 7 p.m., presented by volunteers with Vancity's Each One, Teach One program. As space is limited, preregister at 604-527-4667 or [email protected]. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 Sixth Ave.
Saturday, March 15
Artisans Fair at River Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. Artisans from New Westminster and beyond will be showcasing their wares including jewelry, quilting, books, beadwork, knitwear, painting, stone carving and more.
