In the Community

As the days get darker I enjoy curling up with a good book. Here are some recent fall releases that I have enjoyed; maybe one or two will find their way to your to-be-read pile.

New Westminster’s history includes the particularly interesting story of the newspapers covering the city’s day-to-day accounts. A few weeks ago this paper, the New Westminster Record , marked its 35th anniversary in this community.

What's happening Around Town

The Caring Neighbours program is getting underway for New West seniors and families in need of a helping hand this Christmas. Low-income seniors and families are now able to register for the Caring Neighbours at Christmas program.

The New Westminster-based Honour House Society needs your help. There are only a few days left to lead Honour House to victory in Phillips Brewing Co. annual Benefit Brew competition.

More people than ever before braved wet weather on Saturday to take part in the Adrian Oliver Memorial Run in support of Honour House.

Parents at Fraser River Middle School are invited to take part in coffee mornings every Wednesday at the school. The weekly socials run from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. and are hosted by Tara Worth, the school’s child and youth worker.

"They kept waking me up to ask the time."

1. Remember those who served or died in the line of duty at the City of New Westminster’s Remembrance Day ceremony at the cenotaph in front of city hall. The ceremony takes place on Friday, Nov. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at 511 Royal Ave.

What started as a dream to give injured soldiers and first responders a home away from home while receiving medical treatment in the Lower Mainland, is now bigger than even the founder could have imagined.