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What's happening in New West? Events calendar - May 20

Friday, May 29 Ukrainian perogy supper, Holy Eucharist Church hall, 5 to 8 p.m., 501 Fourth Ave. (at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Fifth Street.) Perogy sales from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 604-526-0988 or 604-522-7711.

Friday, May 29

Ukrainian perogy supper, Holy Eucharist Church hall, 5 to 8 p.m., 501 Fourth Ave. (at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Fifth Street.) Perogy sales from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 604-526-0988 or 604-522-7711.

Are you gay, bi-sexual 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 7:30 p.m. For information and meeting location, call Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760.

Saturday, May 30

Strawberry tea and bake sale, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St.

Sunday, May 31

New Westminster Heritage Homes Tour and Tea, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour a variety of heritage homes in New Westminster and support the foundation’s efforts to protect heritage and enhance the community.; Tickets are $40 ($35 for members of the New Westminster Heritage Preservation Society) and available at Royal City Colours (700 12th St.); Gardenworks (Mandeville and Lougheed locations); Champagne Taste (1101 Royal Ave.); Cadeaux Gifts and Home Embellishments (467 East Columbia St.); and New Westminster Museum and Archives (Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.)

Wednesday, June 3

Apocalypse prevention, learn how to be safe on hikes and in the woods, Presentation by Paul Markey from North Shore Rescue for people aged 14 and up, 7 to 8:30 p.m., All Saints Anglican Church, 7405 Royal Oak Ave., Burnaby. By donation.

Saturday, June 6

School community festival, Qayqayt Elementary School, 85 Merivale St. (on the old St. Mary’s Hospital site), 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Features carnival-type games, crafts, a musical stage, entertainers and food.

Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society plant sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Royal Square Mall, Eighth Avenue and McBride Boulevard.

Saturday, June 13

Sing-along concert with the Hazeltones, 1 p.m., Holy Trinity Cathedral, 514 Carnarvon St. Sing-along will be followed by a tea reception. Tickets are $15 and available in advance by calling 604-521-2511 or emailing [email protected].

Tuesday, June 16

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, 10 a.m. to noon, #200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. For more information, call the North Fraser Recruitment Team at 604-764-8098.