UNTIL MARCH 31
Art displays at the New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. In the reference department, New Westminster photographer Gabor Gasztonyi is showing some of the results of his seven-year project to photograph people in their homes in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. On the ramp, Shirley Hargreaves is displaying watercolours of still life, florals and landscapes. The art can be viewed at any time during library hours.
TO APRIL 21
What To Do Next, a four-person visual art exhibition that focuses on why artists choose to create what they do. The exhibit is on the second floor of the River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. and runs until April 21. Featured artists are Judith Copland, Norm Coridor, Rob Fee and Irene Lacharite.
For more info: www.newwest artists.com.
THURSDAY, MARCH 29
Gen Silent, screening of the award-winning documentary that follows the personal journeys of six lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered seniors, 1 p.m. and 6: 30 p.m., Century House, 620 Eighth St. Panel discussion to follow; refreshments provided. RVSP to 604-519-1066.
Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay, seminar at the New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., 7 p.m. Learn how to set up an account on eBay, how to purchase items, how to list items to sell and how to pay or get paid. As space is limited, pre-register in the library or call 604-527-4667.
SATURDAY, MARCH 31
Century House Association, annual thrift sale, 10: 30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 620 Eighth St., free admission. Bargains galore, with recycled treasures such as clothing, small appliances, jewelry, kitchenware, books, records and plants on sale.
Easter bake sale, Holy Eucharist Cathedral, 501 Fourth Ave. hosted by New Westminster's Ukrainian community 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will feature babkas, paskas, perogies, cabbage rolls and more. Info: call 6045260988.
MONDAY, APRIL 2
Codependents Anonymous, 12step program for people who want healthier, more functional relationships, 7: 30 p.m., Royal Columbian Hospital, 330 East Columbia St., Neil Russell Room, third floor, Columbia Tower. Info: Sue, 604-580-8889 or CoDA info line, 604-515-5585.
Naranon Support Group, a 12-step program for relatives and friends of those affected by drug abuse and addiction problems. Meets every Monday evening from 7: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. at 323 Eighth St. All welcome.
Info: 604-878-8844.
TUESDAY, APRIL 3
Royal Columbian Hospital auxiliary general meeting, 1 p.m. in the Neil Russell room of the hospital. Info: Barbara at 604-526-9041.
SUNDAY, APRIL 8
Easter in Queen's Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Queen's Park bandshell and rainbow playland. Free admission, but photos with Easter bunnies for a suggested $2 donation. Family friendly entertainment includes performances by Junior Bean, Music with Marnie and One Woman Circus, crafts, face painting and hop along the bunny trail. Info: 604-777-5121 or www.newwestpcr.ca.
MONDAY, APRIL 9
Codependents Anonymous, 12step program for people who want healthier, more functional relationships, 7: 30 p.m., Royal Columbian Hospital, 330 East Columbia St., Neil Russell Room, third floor, Columbia Tower. Info: Sue, 604-580-8889 or CoDA info line, 6045155585.
Naranon Support Group, a 12-step program for relatives and friends of those affected by drug abuse and addiction problems. Meets every Monday evening from 7: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. at 323 Eighth St. All welcome.
Info: 604-878-8844.
MONDAY, APRIL 16
Codependents Anonymous, 12step program for people who want healthier, more functional relationships, 7: 30 p.m., Royal Columbian Hospital, 330 East Columbia St., Neil Russell Room, third floor, Columbia Tower. Info: Sue, 604-580-8889 or CoDA info line, 6045155585.
Naranon Support Group, a 12-step program for relatives and friends of those affected by drug abuse and addiction problems. Meets every Monday evening from 7: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. at 323 Eighth St. All welcome.
Info: 604-878-8844.
MONDAY, APRIL 23
Codependents Anonymous, 12step program for people who want healthier, more functional relationships, 7: 30 p.m., Royal Columbian Hospital, 330 East Columbia St., Neil Russell Room, third floor, Columbia Tower. Info: Sue, 604-580-8889 or CoDA info line, 6045155585.
Naranon Support Group, a 12-step program for relatives and friends of those affected by drug abuse and addiction problems. Meets every Monday evening from 7: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. at 323 Eighth St. All welcome. Info: 604-878-8844.
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
St. Aidan's Church annual swap meet and bake sale, 1320 Seventh Ave. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Table rentals available for $10. Info: Lila at 604-502-0340 or lkwing@shaw.ca.
MONDAY, APRIL 30
Codependents Anonymous, 12step program for people who want healthier, more functional relationships, 7: 30 p.m., Royal Columbian Hospital, 330 East Columbia St., Neil Russell Room, third floor, Columbia Tower. Info: Sue, 604-580-8889 or CoDA info line, 6045155585.
Naranon Support Group, a 12-step program for relatives and friends of those affected by drug abuse and addiction problems. Meets every Monday evening from 7: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. at 323 Eighth St. All welcome.
Info: 604-878-8844.
ONGOING
Free income tax clinics, New Westminster Public Library each Friday afternoon in March and April. The clinics are offered to recent permanent residents (five years or less) who have low income for the 2011 filing. Appointments are required. Call MOSAIC at 604254-9626 or email mtorres@ mosaicbc.com or pleung@ mosaicbc.com. The New Westminster Public Library is located at 716 Sixth Ave. and is wheelchair-accessible. The classes are co-sponsored by the library and MOSAIC's Settlement Program.
Vancouver Rape Relief, needs male volunteers for a group that raises money for the crisis centre and transition house. Contact Louisa Russell at info@ rapereliefshelter.bc.ca.
Hominum, an informal discussion and support group for gay, bisexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single.
Meetings every Monday around the Lower Mainland, including New Westminster. For more info and meeting location, call Don, 604-329-9760 or Bernie, 604-688-8639.
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.
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.
Book Club Café, New Westminster Public Library meets the fourth Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. in the Plaskett Room, 716 Sixth Ave. Drop-in book club allows people to share one or two books you have read. Info: 604-527-4667.
Support groups, for men or women, aged 19 and up, who were sexually assaulted as children. Group also available for teenage girls, aged 13 to 18, who have been sexually assaulted. Info: www.sara society.net, sarasociety@telus. net, 604-584-2626.
Send non-profit listings to calendar@royalcityrecord.com.
