In the Community

Tuesday, March 18 Writing workshop at the library, 7 p.m. Accessing memory to enhance your writing is the subject of the workshop, Page as Bone Blood as Ink.

People who have containers, especially for summer flowers, can find an overwhelming number of brilliant choices among the summer bulb offerings this year – including the purple-leaved, pink-flowered Oxalis triangularis that becomes a houseplant (and

Kick off Spring Break – and get a jump on St. Patrick’s Day – with some of the events happening around New West this weekend.

A session on self-control is just one of the events happening Around Town

Shave/cut fundraiser just one of offerings at Spring Cleaning event

Those who don’t remember their medical history may not necessarily be condemned to repeat it; you won’t have your appendix removed a second time, and you’re unlikely to get mumps again.

Wednesday, March 12 Take an armchair tour to Turkey at the New Westminster Public Library. Rick Carswell will show highlights from Istanbul and a side trip to Ephesus, 7:30 p.m.

A garden party and a plant removal event are also happening Around Town

International and local offerings are part of the fun 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 7 to 9. 1 .

Looking for things to do with the littles? The New Westminster parks, culture and recreation department has just put out its Leisure Guide for spring, and it's packed full of possibilities for folks of all ages.