In the Community

Everyone’s invited to Elementary School for some fun and food later this month. The school’s parent advisory council is hosting its annual carnival on Friday, May 31 from 5 to 8 p.m.

The Massey Victory Heights Residents’ Association is kicking off garage sale season this weekend. The 14th annual neighbourhood garage sale takes place on Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 14 homes throughout the neighbourhood.

If you eat, shop or play in New West, you can get a deal on an upcoming screening of a documentary film about the Salish Sea. Returning is being shown at Anvil Centre Theatre on Saturday, May 11 at 7 p.m.

The New Westminster chapter of Canadian Parents for French is looking for donations to sell at the upcoming Queen’s Park garage sale.

From the Library

Looking for some fun with the small person in your house? Family Services of Greater Vancouver is offering up a Creative Explorations class for parents with young children.

1. Pick up some plants for your garden at the New Westminster Horticultural Society’s spring plant sale on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The New West Hospice Society is on a mission to remove barriers and gaps for end-of-life care across cultures, faiths and marginalized groups. Community members are invited to attend Community Conversation 3.

New West residents are invited to take part in a global movement aimed at getting people walking and talking.

Still wondering what to get Mom for Mother’s Day? Check out New West Craft’s Mother’s Day Market, coming up Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at River Market.