In the Community

The Royal City Gogos’ recent art auction raised thousands of dollars for the Grandmothers Campaign in Africa. The group sold more than 190 tickets for its art auction, which was held at the Inn at the Quay on March 7.

Deals and fun are to be had this weekend in New Westminster. We are continuing with our popular feature, The Record’s Top Five (or More) Things to Do This Weekend and offer the following suggestions for March 28 to 30. 1.

Saturday, April 5 Century House Association annual thrift sale, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 620 Eighth St. Bargains galore. Free admission.

The New Westminster Firefighters’ Charitable Society recently spread some kindness to those in need. The society recently presented St. Barnabas Church with a cheque for $5,000, which will go toward its weekly community lunch program.

Spring is springing all around us - and that means it's time for a whole new season of family fun. A whole host of new activities are getting underway, as listed in the city's Leisure Guide for spring. Check it out online at www.nwpcr.

Coaching program helps New West families live their lives in "a darker shade of green," one small step at a time

During every trip to the supermarket, we must make choices between the price, health and convenience aspects of the foods we buy.

During every trip to the supermarket, we must make choices between the price, health and convenience aspects of the foods we buy.

Question: I am living here with my son and his family and miss my garden in England. Is it possible to get bluebells here? – Anne Wilkinson, Maple Ridge Answer: Yes, it is possible. The bulbs are offered in some fall catalogues (print and online).

Subsidies for seniors in Better at Home program have run out