Sunday, Sept. 18
Sixth annual Queensborough shoreline cleanup, meet at 9:30 a.m. on South Dyke Road at the foot of Carter Street to sign up. Ring gloves, rakes, pruners and shovels, and the whole family, for a for work party. Volunteers will be picking up garbage, removing invasive plants, planting two special trees and other native species. Refreshments for participants. Along with cleanup up the Fraser foreshore, participants will also be taking some of the found garbage and making an art piece.
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
Check out New Look, New Ground, New West at Hyacks Football Homecoming 2016, Mercer Stadium. Come help us show off the new turf, get a chance to win a car provided by event sponsor Key West Ford and check out the varsity team’s new uniforms when they take on the Carson Graham Eagles. Pre-game family fun starts at 4:30 p.m. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Check the Homecoming 2016 Facebook event page for updates.
Pop Up Community Kitchen for seniors, New West Salvation Army. For info, contact Minoo at 778-885-5165 or [email protected].
Saturday, Sept. 24
RiverFest, a celebration of B.C. and World Rivers Day, Westminster Quay boardwalk, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes art, historical, environmental and conservation exhibits, children’s activities in the family fun zone, the Lucille Johnstone workboat parade, and live music.
Tech Day, New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Drop in from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the second floor and try out the latest devices from London Drugs, see Douglas College’s 3D printer in action, connect to digital magazines and online newspapers with representatives from Zinio and Press Reader and explore the library’s digital resources. Attend the Instantflix Film Fest in the auditorium from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and enjoy family-friendly short films and popcorn.
Sunday, Sept. 25
Knox Presbyterian Church is celebrating its 125th anniversary with an open house and social event. Come see old friends, make new friends, tour the church and hear about the story of Knox. Worship at 11 a.m., with social event to follow from 12:30 to 3 p.m.
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].
Are you a man who is 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, bisexual or 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.
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].
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.
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.
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.
Glenbrooke North Residents’ Association meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., New Westminster Public Library, Plaskett Room. Agenda includes developer presentation for 720 and 722 Second St. (“the old DC Wong grocery store” property), official community plan discussion, Queens Park Residents’ Association transportation survey, and policing, social issues, parks and recreation, traffic and treasurers committee reports.
Friday, Sept. 30
Ukrainian Perogy Supper, 5 to 8 p.m., Holy Eucharist Church hall, 501 Fourth Ave. (corner of fourth Avenue and Fifth Street). Perogy sales from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: 604-526-0988 or 604-522-7711.
Tuesday, Oct. 4
Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary general meeting, 1 p.m., Royal Columbian Hospital, 330 East Columbia St., Neil Russell Room, third floor, Columbia tower. Public welcome to attend. Info: Marlene at 604-521-0551.
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].
