Wednesday, November 27
New Westminster Downtown Residents Association, meets at 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Cathedral parish hall, 514 Carnarvon St. Topics: Bosley's holiday pet photos; Children's toy drive for the Salvation Army; BIA Christmas challenge - Kendra Johnston; new building proposal on Carnarvon St; and community updates, issues and discussions, including traffic and police advisory committees, development sub-committee and Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area.
Thursday, November 28
Learn about eBooks and eReaders at the library, free information session about eBooks and eReaders, 7 p.m., New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. If an eReader or tablet is on your Christmas list this year, consider stopping by the library. Find out about what eBooks are, some of the more popular eReaders and how to download free eBooks from the library. As space is limited, pre-register in the library, phone 604-527-4667 or email [email protected].
Friday, November 29
Ukrainian perogy supper, Holy Eucharist Church hall, 5 to 8 p.m., 501 Fourth Avenue (at the corner of Fifth Street). Perogy sales from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 604-526-0988 or 604-522-7711.
Employment workshop, understanding labour market and employer expectations, 6:30 to 9 p.m., New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. A series of employment workshops will be offered at the New Westminster Public Library on Fridays in November. Co-sponsored by the New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC's settlement program. Register with the library at 604-527-4667 or MOSAIC at 604-438-8214 ext. 112 or email [email protected].
Saturday, November 30
Evelyn Sangster Benson book launch, A Century in a Small Town. Will read some of the stories from the book, 2 p.m., New Westminster Public Library. Benson's family has lived in the same house for five generations. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing at the reception. To register, call 604-527-4667 or email [email protected]. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 Sixth Ave. and is wheelchair accessible.
World War Two Café, gives people a chance to sit down with a cup of tea and chat with someone who lived through the Second World War. Visitors can ask questions about air raids, children's evacuations, battle accounts, and the war effort on the home front and other stories. Ten New Westminster residents and former residents have signed up to tell their stories and answer questions. This all-ages event is taking place at Century House from 12:30 to 3:15 p.m. Call 604-527-4640 for more information and to register.
Monday, December 2
Tillicum Toastmasters, looking for work - come out to Tillicum Toastmasters and see how thinking on your feet can help you out in that all-important interview. Don't lose out, build your public speaking confidence with a great community club and have fun. Guests are welcome and not required to speak, 7:20 to 9:30 p.m., Unity in Action Hall, 1630 Edinburgh, St. Info: http://3435.toastmastersclubs.org or email [email protected].
Saturday, Dec. 7
Knox Presbyterian Church Christmas market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 403 East Columbia St. Lots of Christmas gifts, including knitted goods, kitchen gadgets, seasonal plants, and bath and body gifts. Free refreshments. For more information, email [email protected].
Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8
Santa Claus photos with pets, Van Pet at Royal Square Mall at Eighth Avenue and McBride Boulevard, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit Santa and get a photo of your adorable pet, $10 suggested donation with all proceeds going to the Royal City Humane Society.
Monday, December 9
New Westminster Lions, meet at Boston Pizza, Columbia Square, 6:30 p.m. Visitors and newcomers welcome, bring a friend. Info: 604-525-4477.
