In the Community

Dawn Black continues to give back to the community in retirement. Friends and family organized a retirement party for Black last summer, after she decided not to run in the provincial election.

Zachary Stevenson headlines at Seniors Services Society fundraiser on March 12

Breathe a sigh of relief - we have lots of ideas for local families to cope with those two weeks off school

The first few flowers that spring up through melting snow can bring us as much pleasure as June with all its roses. The nights may still be icy, but those early flowers tell us gentler weather is almost here.

Members of the Group of Five are just dolls about helping equip Royal Columbian Hospital with much-needed equipment.

An iconic image from the Second World War will be immortalized – in more ways than one – in New Westminster. Wait for Me, Daddy is the theme of this year’s Heritage Week colouring contest.

Food and physical fitness feature prominently in this weekend’s fun. 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 the Feb. 28 to March 2 weekend: 1 .

Wednesday, February 26 NWSS Jazz Night at The Columbia, with guests GMS Jazz Band, Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., 7 p.m. This supper club type evening will include door prizes and salsa dancing.

In the Library

Thursday, February 20 Jump start your heritage and genealogy research, at the drop-in clinics at the New Westminster Public Library, 5 to 8 p.m. Get personal assistance researching your New Westminster house or family.