In the Community

One of the groups in New Westminster that can trace its community connections to the first days of the new town and capital is the Masons, or more fully, the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.

New Westminster Family Place is in need of toy donations for its upcoming Christmas parties.

Are you a Donkey Kong fan? Do you like Sonic? Super Mario Bros? Now you can check them out at the New Westminster Public Library. Yes, the library now has video games! You can try such classics as Sonic, Pac-Man Party and Donkey Kong Country Returns.

Masons are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Masonic Union-Solomon Lodge No. 9. The officers of the lodge have invited dignitaries to join together for a formal Sesquicentennial banquet. The event, which is being held on Saturday, Dec.

After months of teasing and speculation, Wild Rice has opened its doors at the River Market. The chic Vancouver restaurant opened the New Westminster location - its second - on Nov. 19. "Things are going nicely. The weekends are quite busy.

Sapperton's businesses are getting Christmassy. The Sapperton Business Association, along with Wesgroup Properties, is hosting the fifth annual Santa Shops Sapperton event and fourth annual Christmas tree sale next weekend.

Landmark anniversaries are popular occasions on which to note changes over time, and to honour the longevity and service of companies, businesses or institutions that have succeeded over a significant number of years.

Naturopathic school calls downtown New West home

Sapperton Hall is serving up a Christmas luncheon feast that's sure to get people into the holiday spirit. Vic Leach reports that local celebrities will be among those serving a three-course luncheon feast on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Beginning at 11: 30 a.