In the Community

The New Westminster Historical Society is shining the spotlight on Sapperton this month. The society's Nov. 16 presentation will focus on the second part of a presentation about Sapperton.

Popular programs heading to Coquitlam campus as local campus overflows

If the immigrant story is one of sacrifice, persistence and adaptation for a better life, Raul Senties, owner of Ole Ole Mexican Deli on 12th Street, is the embodiment of the immigrant spirit.

A recent conversation about Remembrance Day and the sites of the cenotaph in New Westminster led to a discussion about locations in the city that have direct military connections.

-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Codependents Anonymous, Freedom Group, 12-step program for people who want healthier, more functional relationships with themselves and others. 7: 30 p.m. at Royal Columbian Hospital, Sherbrooke Centre at 260 Sherbrooke St.

There's nothing quite like the words "road trip" to bring back plenty of childhood memories.

New Westminster should focus on becoming a boutique city, says mayoral candidate Vance McFadyen. "We have proven we are not a city that supports malls. It has been proven.

Have you ever wanted to get instant answers to your reference questions from the comfort of your home or office, or even on the go? You no longer need to look up a phone number or an email address to communicate with a librarian.

This month is a wonderful time to meet an author at the New Westminster Public Library. Historical fiction, sports biography and a memoir of a father and a suit are on the agenda, which includes two New Westminster authors. On Nov. 12 at 3 p.m.

Question: Is there a rule of thumb about how far a tree should be planted from the house to protect the foundation from tree roots.