The FAT Paint Company is celebrating its fifth anniversary in style.
The company is inviting its artisans, customers, retailers, supporters and neighbours to an open house on Thursday, Sept. 21 from 4 to 9 p.m. The bash features music, food and beverages, a visit from interior designer Amanda Forrest and more.
“We’re also raffling off a stunning piece of upcycled furniture, FAT’n’d up in our special fifth anniversary colour – stay tuned to our social media accounts to find out what it s – we’ll do the big reveal a few days before the party,” said a notice about the anniversary celebration. “Trust us, you’ll be as infatuated with this new colour as we are.”
The brother-and-sister duo of Victoria and Bradford Lambert launched The Fat Paint Company in 2012, mixing up the paint in the kitchen before opening in a space on Front Street in March 2013. Fat Paint operated out of that space until it was destroyed in a massive fire in October 2013, which prompted the siblings to relocate into the company’s current headquarters at #140-131 11th St.
The New Westminster-based business produces chalk-style paint that’s distributed to retailers across North America.
Businesses show pride
More than 50 enterprises in the city showed their true colours during the New West Pride Fest – with 15 of them taking it to the next level and entering the Christopher J Design window display competition.
Businesses and community agencies from Sapperton, Queensborough, uptown, downtown and the West End participated in this year’s window display competition, with Novella Bridal on Columbia Street taking first prize. Eclipps Hair Café placing second and the New Westminster Police Department coming in third.
“It’s been heartwarming to see support of New West Pride from local businesses,” said Mayor Jonathan Cote, who visited the winning establishments to present them with their framed certificates. “It’s a visual reminder that each year we stand here united and eager to celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community.”
New West Pride said it’s estimated 26,000 people took part in this year’s New West Pride street fair. AS part of Pride Week, local event designer Christopher J Design sponsors an annual window display competition.
“I think it’s tremendous to see support for the society and LGBTQ+ people within New West from a wide variety of businesses and community agencies, not just downtown where the festival takes place, but from one end of the city to the other,” New West Pride co-president Michael Tiney said in a press release.
el Santo serves up fundraiser for autism network
New Westminster’s popular contemporary Mexican restaurant, el Santo, will be hosting its annual charitable dinner fundraiser in partnership with the Canucks Autism Network (CAN) on Sunday, Oct. 1.
Featuring live music and entertainment, guest speakers as well as silent and live auctions topped off with a delicious seven-course meal, net proceeds from el Santo CAN will directly benefit the network.
Since 2008, Canucks Autism Network has been working to support programs and events to enrich the lives of children, youth and young adults living with autism in B.C.
A cause close to owner Alejandro Diaz’s heart, $1 from every kid’s meal at el Santo is donated to the network. el Santo CAN is not only an opportunity to raise awareness, but also an amazing event to meet and socialize with other supporters within the autism network.
“el Santo CAN is always a great way to connect with people who support the cause,” said Diaz. “It’s always been a cause very close to me as my son is on the spectrum, and as a community, it’s important to have these events to bring people together to enjoy a night of food and fun.”
Tickets are $135 and are available at the restaurant at 680 Columbia St. or online at tinyurl.com/elSantoFundraiser
