In the Community

The New West Mental Health Advisory Committee will be holding a community forum in mid-April. The event will take place at the New Westminster Public Library, April 19, from 6: 30 to 9: 30 p.m.

Poetry lovers, this one is for you. The New Westminster Public Library is celebrating National Poetry Month with an evening of poetry on Tuesday, April 3 at 6: 30 p.m.

Attention genealogists, history buffs and students. The New Westminster Public Library now has two microfilm machines which can digitally enlarge, enhance and scan pages.

Gord Gibson is ready to let his hair down and enjoy retirement after a long and varied career with the City of New Westminster. The New Westminster native recently retired after working with the city for 36 years and five months.

What's happening out there in the Royal City? Your family may not be in the headlines, but that doesn't mean you don't have stories - and photos - to share. The Record welcomes reader photos for our collection of online galleries, available at www.

People who wanted to put in a garden bed or path last fall but ran out of time have a second chance now before the growing season really starts. Outlining the shape of the bed is usually the first concern.

Record readers have their hometown newspaper trekking around the globe for the chance to be featured in Paper Postcards. Here are a few of our favourite recent postcards shots.

After several years of planning, our family has recently brought home a fabulous new puppy. Whether you are choosing, training or just wanting to read about dogs, the library has the resources you need.

Julie Ramirez recently announced that she is resigning from her position as marketing director at the River Market. "Working for River Market has been a won-derful experience," she wrote in an email goodbye.

Curling fundraiser focuses attention on colorectal cancer