Friday, Aug. 28
Are you gay, bisexual or just not sure? Need a safe place to talk. Hominum Fraser Valley is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. Meets today at 7:30 p.m. For information and meeting location call Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760.
Saturday, Aug. 29
St. Barnabas Church family fun bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1010 Fifth Ave. Includes a $2 salmon bake, bouncy castle, giant thrift sale, sales tables, authentic Mexican tacos and more.
Sunday, Aug. 30
Calling all dogs: Doggy Fun Day features fun and games for dogs and their people, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Queen’s Park, playing field above the off-leash dog park. Contests, demonstrations, vendor displays, raffles and more. Info: [email protected].
Tuesday, Sept. 1
Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary general meeting, 1 p.m., Neil Russell Room of Royal Columbian Hospital, third floor of Columbia tower. Info: Marlene at 604-521-0551.
Saturday, Sept. 12
Let’s Get Rolling, second annual Queen’s Park Healthcare Foundation lawn bowling fundraiser, 3 p.m., New Westminster Lawn Bowling Club. For $40 you receive instruction, bowling, barbecue, door prizes – and a $25 tax receipt. Get your tickets at Queen’s Park Care Centre Quintessential Gift Shop, 315 McBride Blvd. or at the door. No experience necessary. Sign up as an individual or a team. Contact Margaret at 604-528-3882.
Sunday, Sept. 13
Celebrate Grandparents Day at a walk to raise funds for grandparents who are raising grandchildren and families across B.C. The Grandparents Day Stroll includes fun family activities beginning at 10 a.m. at River Market, New Westminster Quay. For more information and to sign up, go to http://grgstroll.ca.
Monday, Sept. 14
New Westminster Puffers Club’s monthly meeting, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., New Westminster Public Library auditorium, 716 Sixth Ave. Anyone with COPD and any other breathing problem is welcome to attend.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
Downtown New Westminster Residents’ Association, annual general meeting, 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Cathedral, 514 Carnarvon St. Presentation include Mike Degelder on Plaza 88 development, Karon Trenaman from ICBC on “the real truth about you and crosswalks” and the election of the 2015/16 board.
Thursday, Sept. 17
Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in New Westminster, who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., #200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. For more information, call the North Fraser Recruitment Team at 604-764-8098.
Sunday, Sept. 20
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, South Dyke Road in Queensborough, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Meet at the crossroads of South Dyke Road and Carter Street in Queensborough. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend and asked to bring their own gloves, snacks tools, etc.
Saturday, Sept. 26
Thrift sale and coffee break, 9 a.m. to noon, Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St.
Thursday, Oct. 1
An Evening in Tuscany, a fundraiser for the Seniors’ Services Society, La Perla in River Market, 5:30 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature food-tasting stations, Italian themed entertainment, and live and silent auctions, while celebrating vulnerable seniors who need support with meals (Meals on Wheels), cleaning, socializing, calls (Better at Home), help with government forms and more. Tickets are available $100 (partial tax receipts available) at 604-520-6621.
