?TO OCTOBER 31
Haunted Hall at the Metro Hall, 759 Carnarvon St. Net proceeds in support of anti-bullying program and the Purpose Society. Info: www.hauntedhall. ca.
?FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
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., main floor lounge. Info: Sue 6045808889 or info line at 6045155585.
Celebrate International Animation Day, at the New Westminster Public Library, 7 p.m. at 716 Sixth Ave.
Animated short films will be shown, including The Log Driver's Waltz and The Necktie. Pre-register in the library or call 604-527-4667.
?SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
Good Words for Africa Scrabble event and craft fair, presented by the Royal City Gogos at the CAW-TCA Hall at 326 12th St. Craft fair runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scrabble from 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. Sign up for Scrabble at royalcitygogos@ gmail.com.
Kidz Halloween Hoot, at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queen Ave., 2 to 4: 30 p.m. For grades two to eight. Admission: $5 at the door, includes movie, snacks and games. Info: 604-522-1606. Salvation Army fourth annual fall bazaar, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m, 325 Sixth St. Bake tables, craft tables, silent auction and fancy tea for $10. All proceeds go to relief efforts in Haiti.
Fall Family Festival, 4: 30 to 8 p.m. at Herbert Spencer Elementary, 604 Second St. This costume event features candy treats, carnival games, bouncy castle, food for sale and fun for the whole family. Sponsored by the World Christian Fellowship.
?MONDAY, OCTOBER 31
Naranon support group, a 12step program for relatives and friends of those affected by drug abuse and addiction problems. Meets every Monday, 7: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. at 327 Eighth St. (group room). All welcome. Info at Naranon information line - 604-878-8844. Tillicum Toastmasters, solid public speaking is a great skill to have. 7: 20 to 9: 30 p.m. at the Unity in Action Hall, 1630 Edinburgh St. Info: http: // tillicum.freetoast.ws or call 604-778-822-9212.
?TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary general meeting, in the Neil Russell room of the hospital, 1 p.m. Public welcome to attend. Info: Barbara at 604-526-9041.
Harlem Crowns basketball game, 7 p.m. at the Massey gym at New Westminster Secondary School, Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door, children under five are free. Info: 604-517-6300 ext. 9637.
?WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Sights of Italy travel slide show, by speaker Michael Le Geyt, at the New Westminster Public Library, 2: 30 p.m. at 716 Sixth Ave. Co-sponsored by the University Women's Club.
?FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
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., main floor lounge. Info: Sue 6045808889 or info line at 6045155585.
?SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Crafters Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. 24 tables of crafts, baking, canes, quilting, tea leaf reading, fish pond, knitting, jewellery and art. For more info, call 604-522-1606.
Craft Sale and Tea, Century House, 10: 30 a.m. to 2: 30 p.m. Crafts and gift ideas galore will be on display. 620 Eighth St. Info: 604-519-1066. Fall Fair, at Shiloh-Sixth Avenue United Church, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Features preserves, crafts, books, collectibles and more. Info: 604-522-3443.
Christmas Tea and Bazaar, at Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 E. Columbia St. 12: 30 to 3 p.m.
?WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Burnaby/New West Newcomers and Friends club, welcomes women who are new to the area. This is a wonderful way for women of all ages and cultures to make new friends. Info: Lenore: 604-294-6913. Sights of Italy travel slide show, by speaker Michael Le Geyt, at the New Westminster Public Library, 7: 30 p.m. at 716 Sixth Ave. Co-sponsored by the University Women's Club.
?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., main floor lounge. Info: Sue 6045808889 or info line at 6045155585.
?SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
St. Barnabas Christmas Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church hall at 1010 Fifth Ave. Event also includes food and refreshments for sale. All money raised goes to support outreach programs, community Christmas dinner and food programs. Info: Michele at 604-202-1907.
?MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14
New Westminster Puffers Society meeting, 12: 30 to 2 p.m. New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Anyone with breathing problems is welcome to attend.
?ONGOING
Urban Aboriginal Young Parents Program, offers a parent-child Mother Goose literacy program, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 to 2 p.m., as well as playgroups for young parents and children up to five years old, Monday to Friday from 9: 30 to 11: 30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. All programs free. Call 604-395-4106 or visit 713 Columbia St.
The New Westminster Amateur Radio Club, is looking for new members, and meets every third Tuesday of the month at Century House, Moody Park, with meetings starting at 7: 30 p.m. Focus is on emergency radio communications within the City of New Westminster in the event of a disaster. Info: Peter, 604-525-6708.
ESL and preschool program for African women, a course sponsored by Family Services of Greater Vancouver and B.C. Settlement and Adaptation Program, for African mothers with young children, at Olivet Baptist Church, 613 Queens Ave. For more information, call 604-525-9144, ext. 55.
New Westminster Community Gateway, a program that provides reception and orientation services for newcomers, is looking for volunteers. If you are an established immigrant who's interested in helping, call at program coordinator Eman Elmasri at 778-397-1022 or email eman.elmasri@ purposesociety.org.
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Lower Mainland chapter, has 16 different support groups running around the Lower Mainland. For info on the one closest to you, call 604-689-3144, and ask for the Lower Mainland chapter.
Girl Guides of Canada, units meet weekly around Burnaby and New Westminster. Girls aged five to 18 and women 19 and up can join all year round. Call 1-800-565-8111.
SUCCESS Host program, matching volunteers with newcomers to act as a community guide and resource person, is looking for volunteers living in New West, Burnaby or the TriCities. Time commitment: two to three hours once a week for six months. Contact SUCCESS Settlement Services Centre, 604-430-1899, ext. 101, or [email protected].
Association for Awareness and Networking Around Disordered
Eating (ANAD), provides education through community outreach. Should your community group or school wish a presentation that focuses on positive body image, call ANAD at 604-739-2070.
New Westminster Lions Club, meets every second and fourth Monday of each month at 6: 30 p.m. at Boston Pizza, 1035 Columbia St., Columbia Square plaza. New members welcome.
Volunteers needed, to help with the Elizabeth Fry Society women's drop-in centre. If you are a woman who wants to make a difference in the lives of marginalized women and you have two hours a week between Tuesday and Sunday, for four to six months, call 604-520-1166 or e-mail [email protected].
Do you have a new event, or updated information for an ongoing listing? Send non-profit events information by email to [email protected] or fax to 604-444-3460.
