In the Community

If you want to pick a pepper from Ajay Sharma’s garden, you better beware of which one you’re picking. The West End resident is getting set to harvest a bumper crop of several varieties of chili peppers, including one of the world’s hottest peppers.

There’s lots to do in New West on the first weekend of fall, including Homecoming and RiverFest. Here are the Record’s Top 5 suggestions for Sept. 25 and 26. 1.

100 Braid St. Studio has carved out a creative space in a warehouse in Sapperton. Owner Susan Greig opened 100 Braid St Studios and Gallery at #200-100 Braid St. in June 2014.

Here’s one for the crafty types out there. Make + Play, a new crafty drop-in class for kids, is starting up at River Market on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The classes are geared for kids aged two to five.

Friday, Sept. 25 Ukrainian Perogy Supper, Holy Eucharist Church hall, 5 to 8 p.m., 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. Saturday, Sept.

Generations of Fader Street residents gathered for an afternoon of fun - and a bit of education, too. Every summer, Fader Street residents hold a block party that includes food, entertainment and much more.

Downtown New West gets Christmas feel for filming

Gallery at Royal City Manor shows artwork by more than 40 residents

Many seniors would prefer to stay in their own homes longer, but aging in the home can be challenging. There’s the risk of cognitive decline, deteriorating physical mobility and isolation from the outside world.