In the Community

Wednesday, November 6 An animated evening at the New Westminster Public Library, when the library celebrates its own Animation Day, 7 p.m.

The Seniors Services Society is getting set for the Christmas season. The society is hard at work on plans for the Be a Santa to a Senior program that it will offer in conjunction with its partner, Home Instead Senior Care. Starting Nov.

New Westminster’s Seniors Services Society is seeking volunteer drivers to help shuttle local seniors around town.

There’s no shortage of good causes to support in the Royal City this weekend – and you may even come home with a new trinket or two.

The Canadian Club of New Westminster and Fraser Valley celebrated a member’s milestone at its recent gathering. The club celebrated Morgan McGrath ’s 95th birthday at its Oct. 22 dinner at the Justice Institute of B.C.

Saturday, November 2 Sturgeon Tales, Fraser River Discovery Centre. Learn more about this amazing fish that has been around since the time of the dinosaurs, 2 to 4 p.m.

Fit on 6th is inviting community members to bust a move to help some of its neighbours in need. The downtown fitness studio is holding a fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 3 to raise money to support downtown businesses affected by the Oct.

Spring is a time of beginnings, and, so, perhaps it is fitting that last Easter Mairi Lester and her boyfriend made New Westminster their new home.

It’s shaping up to be another busy weekend in the Royal City – and a perfect time to support local businesses and community groups.

Friday, October 25 Ukrainian Perogy Supper, Holy Eucharist Church hall, 5 to 8 p.m., 501 Fourth Ave. Perogy sales from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 604-526-0988 or the hall at 604-522-7711.