In the Community

New West residents are invited to join in the festivities of Hyack Homecoming 2018. The annual event is taking place at Mercer Stadium on Friday, Sept. 14, beginning with an alumni flag football game at 4 p.m., a pre-game party at 5 p.m.

1. Rock out to Matthew Good at a free concert at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8 – just one of the highlights of the Recovery Day B.C. Festival that’s taking place around Sixth Avenue and Sixth Street from noon to 5 p.m.

The flower business has been borrowing trends from the food industry: fresh, local, sustainably grown and often heirloom.

RiverFest returns to New Westminster's waterfront

When New Westminster police officers stood shoulder to shoulder with colleagues from across the country, their royal blue uniforms were a splash of colour in a sea of black.

Tuesday, Sept. 4 Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary general meeting, 1 p.m. Neil Russell room of Royal Columbian Hospital, 330 East Columbia St., third floor, Columbia tower. The public is welcome to attend. Info: Marlene at 604-521-0551.

Many people travelling up Sixth Street in New Westminster will have noticed another development project marked by signage in the 200 block.

What's happening Around Town

Folks of all ages are invited to celebrate International Grandparents Day in New Westminster. The Parent Support Services Society of B.C. is holding its fourth annual Grandparents’ Day Festival and Stroll on Sunday, Sept. 9 at River Market.

What's happening Around Town